Russell Hobbs RHPC1000 Series Installation instructions manual

RHPC1000_IB&RB_FA_180319 Part no. T22-5003326
2 YEAR WARRANTY
EXPRESS CHEF
DIGITAL MULTI COOKER
RHPC1000 SERIES
INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
but not limited to:
1. To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse the power cord, plug or
multi cooker body in water or any other liquid.
2. Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other
vessels containing water.
3. Do not use outdoors.
4. Do not use the appliance near or below any curtains or other combustible
materials.
5. The appliance should be positioned so that escaping steam does not damage
overhead or surrounding cupboards.
6. Always use the appliance handles and do not touch the hot cooking surfaces.
The temperature of accessible surfaces/parts may become very hot when the
appliance is operating.
7. This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. To avoid risk of
burns, stay clear of the steam vent while cooking and wait for the multi cooker to
cool down fully before touching the cooking pot and lid.
8. The ducts in the pressure regulator (exhaust valve and red oat valve) allowing
the escape of steam should be checked regularly to ensure they are not blocked.
9. The lid must not be opened until the pressure has decreased sufciently.
10. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
11. Always turn off and unplug from the power outlet when not in use and before
cleaning the appliance.
12. To disconnect, turn off the wall power outlet, then grasp the plug and remove
from wall power socket. Never pull by the cord.
13. Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord/plug or after the appliance
has malfunctioned, or been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact
Customer service for replacement, examination, repair or adjustment.
14. There are no user serviceable parts. If the power cord or appliance is damaged, it
must be replaced or repaired by the manufacturer or similarly qualied person in
order to avoid a hazard.
15. Do not use accessories of not specically designed for use with this product.
16. Do not use on an inclined plane or unstable surface.
17. Cook only in the cooking pot. Do not pour liquid directly into the interior. Doing so
may result in personal injury from electric shock and/or damage to the appliance.
18. Do not use the cooking pot if it is dented or distorted.
19. Do not turn on the multi cooker without rst placing the cooking pot inside the
interior of the multi cooker.

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20. Always be sure the cooking pot contains liquid before the multi cooker is
switched on.
21. Do not overll or attempt to cook food items too large for the appliance.
22. Do not ll the multi cooker with cooking oil or try to use it as a deep fryer.
23. Do not use keep warm mode to reheat cold rice or other foods.
24. Always take care when removing food after cooking as it is hot.
25. Keep the appliance and the power cord away from the edge of tables or
countertops and out of reach of children and inrm persons.
26. Do not move the appliance when in use.
27. Do not cover the appliance when in use.
28. Do not place on or near any heat sources.
29. Always thoroughly clean the appliance after use.
30. Follow the instructions when cleaning this appliance.
31. Do not use appliance for other than its intended purpose as described in this
instruction book.
32. This appliance is not a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not
play with the appliance.
33. Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use or where it may be touched
by children or persons with disabilities.
34. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote control system.
35. For added safety, electrical appliances should be connected to a power outlet
that is protected by a residual current device (RCD), also often referred to as a
‘Safety Switch’. Your switchboard may already incorporate an RCD. If unsure, call
an electrician for verication and tting if necessary.
36. This appliance should be placed in a stable situation with the handles positioned
to avoid spillage of hot liquids.
37. WARNING: Be careful to avoid spillage on the connector. Misuse may cause
potential injury.
38. WARNING: The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, ofces and other working environments;
- Farm houses;
- By clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments;
- Bed & breakfast type environments.
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Accessories
Serving Spoon Trivet Measuring Cup Power Cord
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Russell Hobbs Express Chef Digital Multi Cooker.
Each unit is manufactured to ensure safety and reliability.
Before using the appliance for the first time, please read this instruction booklet carefully
and keep it for future reference. Pass it on if you pass on the appliance.
When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed.
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1. Lid
2. Lid handle
3. Red oat valve
4. Exhaust valve
5. Gasket
11. Handle
12. Housing
13. Rice spoon holder
14. Control panel
15. Base
6. Inside of lid
7. Red oat valve seal
8. Anti-block shield
9. Cooking pot
10. Interior

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BEFORE FIRST USE
• Remove all packaging material from the product.
• As some parts may be packed separately, check to ensure all items have been unpacked
before disposing of the packaging.
• Remove all accessories and components.
• Wash all removable parts as instructed in “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE” section of
this manual.
• Select a level, dry countertop where the appliance is to be used, allowing air space on all
sides to provide sufcient ventilation and a safe distance from hot surfaces of the multi
cooker.
• To prevent damage from steam and heat, ensure the multi cooker is not placed directly
under cupboards when in use.
• Do not place cooking pot into an oven or on a directly on a stove top. The cooking pot
must only be used with this multi cooker.
• Ensure the multi cooker is always disconnected from the wall power outlet when not in use.
HOW PRESSURE COOKING WORKS
Your Russell Hobbs Multi Cooker has pressure cooking functionality and has been specially
designed to safely control the steam pressure and temperature during cooking.
When liquid inside this multi cooker is boiled, steam builds up and creates pressure. This
pressure allows the temperature to rise above the normal 100°C boiling point and creates a
‘superheated vapour’ that has a cooking potential several times greater than standard cooking
methods.
There are 10 preset automatic cooking functions to aid in making the cooking process as easy as
possible. These functions include:
• 8 pressurized settings: Soup, Pudding, Curry, Pot Roast, White Rice, Brown Rice, Risotto
and Steam.
• 2 non-pressurized settings: Slow Cook and Sauté.
Note: Although the SLOW COOK function does not work with pressure (95°C), it is intended to be
used with the lid in place.

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COOKING PREPARATION
1. How to open the lid
Hold the lid handle and turn the
lid counter-clockwise until the “ ”
marking on the lid aligns with the
“OPEN ” marking on the multi
cooker and lift the lid up and off the
multi cooker.
2. Check whether parts on the lid
are correctly in place
Check the red oat valve and
exhaust valve for any obstructions,
and ensure the gasket, red oat
valve seal and anti-block shield are
installed correctly.
Note: Always ensure these parts are
clean before use.
Refer to ‘Important Information
For Reliable and Safe Operation’
section.
3. In most cases food and water
should be added to the cooking
pot prior to placing it in the multi
cooker.
The exterior of the cooking pot must
be clean and dry before placing into
the multi cooker.
Note: If adding ingredients to the
cooking pot while the pot is in the
multi cooker, avoid any spillage into
the interior of the multi cooker as this
may cause damage to the appliance.
If a spillage does occur, switch the
power off and clean immediately.
Total amount of food and water
should not exceed the MAX level of
the cooking pot. Level markings can
be seen on the inside of the cooking
pot. The unused space is used to
build up pressure.
IMPORTANT: The multi cooker
requires liquid to work. A minimum
of 1 cup (250ml) of liquid must be
added to the cooking pot.
Lid
Gasket
Red float valve
Red float valve seal
Lid handle
Inside of lid
Exhaust valve
Anti block shield

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4. Inserting the cooking pot in the
multi cooker
Be sure to remove any food residue
and water droplets from the exterior
of the cooking pot and interior of the
multi cooker.
After placing the cooking pot into
the multi cooker, rotate the cooking
pot slightly left to right to ensure the
pot is in place and there is contact
between the cooking pot and heating
plate.
5. Close the lid
Place the lid onto the multi cooker,
aligning the “ ” marking on the lid
with the “OPEN ” marking on the
multi cooker. Rotate the lid clockwise
until the “ ” marking on the lid
aligns with the “ CLOSE” marking
on the multi cooker.
IMPORTANT: Be sure the lid is fully
locked into place. If the lid is not
in place correctly the multi cooker
will beep.
The “ ” marking on the lid must
align directly with the “ CLOSE”
marking on the multi cooker,
otherwise the multi cooker will not
pressurise.
6. Position the exhaust valve
When cooking, align the handle of
exhaust valve with the sealing icon,
indicating that the multi cooker
is airtight.
7. Insert the Power Cord
Insert the power cord into the socket
provided on the side of the multi
cooker.
Note: When the plug is switched on
at the power outlet, the power will
come on.
Note: if the exhaust valve has not been aligned to the seal icon, pressure will not build up
and you may not achieve desired cooking results.
Seal Position Release Position

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RELIABLE AND SAFE OPERATION
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE ANTI-BLOCK SHIELD AND THE GASKET
1. Prior to each use, inspect and ensure the gasket, anti-block shield, red oat valve and red
oat valve seal are clean correctly tted to the lid.
2. Thoroughly clean after each use to ensure all food residues are removed.
3. Never stretch the gasket as this may affect sealing and pressure effectiveness of the
appliance.
4. If the gasket becomes damaged it should not be used. Contact customer service for a
replacement.
Note: Always ensure the anti-block shield and gasket are clean and in place before cooking.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE ANTI-BLOCK SHIELD:
To remove: Twist and lift upwards
To install: Push down into position
IMPORTANT: Also check the red float valve and seal are clean and in place before cooking.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE GASKET:
To remove: starting at one point, slowly pull the gasket up, continue to
gently pull upwards until the whole gasket is removed from the metal
ring inside the lid.
To install: Place the gasket on top of metal ring inside the lid. Press
down gently all the way around until the gasket sits in place securely
around the metal ring.
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Anti block shield

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GENERAL FUNCTIONS
IMPORTANT: Be certain to use utensils that will not scratch the cooking surface of the
cooking pot. Use the utensil provided or use silicone or rubber utensils when cooking and
serving. Do not use metal utensils, be careful not to scrape the non-stick finish.
1. Complete the Cooking Preparation as per pages 7 and 8.
2. Plug in and switch on at the power outlet. The display screen will ash 4 red horizontal
lines, indicating that the multi cooker is in standby mode.
3. Select a menu function by pressing the corresponding button on the control panel.
A red light will illuminate above the button showing your menu selection and the display screen
will continue to ash 4 red horizontal lines.
Note: This method will apply for all functions except for Manual and Steam. Please see the
“MANUAL OPERATION” section on page 19 for detailed instructions on how to use the Manual
and Steam functions.
4. After 10 seconds the multi cooker will beep 3 times and the display screen will then display
“HEAt” indicating the multi cooker is in heating mode and beginning to build pressure.
The display will not begin to count down time until sufcient pressure has built up. Time to
build pressure can vary and depends on the menu selected, volume and temperature of
the ingredients placed in the cooking pot.
Note: Lid safety- once there is pressure built up within the multi cooker, for safety reasons the
lid will lock and not be able to be opened until it is de-pressurised.
5. Once cooking is complete and time has elapsed the multi cooker will beep 10 times and
automatically switch to the KEEP WARM setting and the display screen will display “EAT”
indicating your food is now ready to eat. You will need to de-pressurise the unit either by
quick release or natural release. See section “DE-PRESSURISING AND OPENING THE
LID” on page 11.
Note: Some food will deteriorate if kept in “keep warm” mode for extended periods of time.
6. Switch off the wall power outlet and remove the plug from the socket.
Note: During the cooking functions, you can cancel the current operation and return to standby
mode by pressing the “Keep Warm/Cancel” button. Keep warm can be switched on or off by
pressing the “Keep Warm/Cancel” button.
Note: During cooking, some steam will release from the exhaust valve, this is normal as the
multi cooker is maintaining required pressure.

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DE-PRESSURISING AND OPENING THE LID
CAUTION: The lid will not unlock until pressure inside the pot has been released. This will
be indicated when steam has stopped coming out of the exhaust valve and the red float
valve has lowered.
Once cooking is complete, the multi cooker will automatically switch to KEEP WARM. You then
have two options to release pressure prior to opening the lid:
A. Natural pressure release method
When the unit is nished cooking, it will automatically switch to KEEP WARM. In this mode,
the unit will naturally release pressure and the red oat valve will eventually lower. This will
take up to 20 minutes depending on the contents and amount of pressure built up. During
this time, food will continue to cook. This method is recommended for ingredients that will not
“overcook”.
B. Quick pressure release method
• Cover your hand with an oven mitt to protect your skin from escaping steam.
• Using tongs or a wooden spoon to carefully rotate the exhaust valve to the release position
in very short spurts, taking care to keep your hands and face away from the escaping
steam coming from the exhaust valve.
• If liquid is ejected from the valve, wait a minute longer before proceeding.
• The red oat valve will eventually lower and all pressure will be released.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to keep clear of the Exhaust valve steam outlet at all times as the
escaping steam will be extremely hot and can scald.
IMPORTANT:
• For liquid foods (such as soups, stocks, casseroles and soaked beans) only ll the unit ½
way, otherwise the food may eject from the exhaust valve.
• Never pull out the exhaust valve when pressure is releasing.
• When a large quantity of food is cooked, do not release pressure immediately after
cooking. It is recommended to leave the food in KEEP WARM mode for 5-10 minutes
before releasing the pressure.
Seal Position Release Position

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HOW TO OPEN THE LID
Wearing an oven mitt, hold the lid handle and turn the lid counter-clockwise until the “ ”
marking on the lid aligns with the “OPEN ” marking on the housing. To open the lid, lift and tilt
it so it opens from the back rst, to avoid steam coming towards you.
CAUTION: Be careful when opening the lid as there may still be steam built up in the
multi cooker.
Note: Once the lid has been opened, if you would like to close and lock the lid back into
place, you may need to carefully push down using the handle of the lid and rotating with gentle
pressure. This is because there may be a small amount of pressure remaining in the cooking
pot which needs to be released before the lid will lock again.
CAUTION: Do not touch the metal part of the lid as it may be very hot.
REMOVING THE COOKING POT AFTER COOKING
Always wait until the cooking pot is cool enough to handle (less than 40°C) before removing
from the multi cooker, as a hot cooking pot may cause serious burns or damage to benchtops.

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10 PRE-SET AUTOMATIC COOKING FUNCTIONS
There are 8 pressurized functions and 2 non-pressurized functions.
8 FUNCTIONS WITH PRESSURE:
WHITE RICE
This function will create delicious uffy rice every time, whether you cook basmati, jasmice or
long grain rice. Measure out the desired amount of rice or grains with the provided measure
cup and add to the cooking pot. Then add the corresponding amount of water. Add 1–2
tablespoons of butter or oil to the rice to minimise frothing. Press WHITE RICE to start cooking.
Use the Natural Pressure Release method for best results. If making sticky rice, use the Quick
Pressure Release method.
BROWN RICE
Similar to the White Rice setting, measure out the desired amount of rice with the provided
measure cup and add to the cooking bowl, with the corresponding amount of water. Simply
add 2 cups of water to 1 cup of brown rice, press BROWN RICE and you will have delicious
brown rice ready to eat in no time.
RISOTTO
Use this function to create creamy risotto without the need to stir continuously throughout the
cooking cycle. Start by using the SAUTÉ setting to toast the Arborio rice, for greater tasting
results. Then add any other required ingredients/liquids, secure the lid and press RISOTTO.
See the recipe guide in the back of this instruction booklet for some recipes to get you started.
STEAM
Note: The STEAM function works using the same method as MANUAL. Please see the
“MANUAL OPERATION” section on page 19 for detailed instructions on how to use the Manual
and Steam functions.
This function is perfect for steaming vegetables and seafood, as well as mouth watering
dumplings and dim-sims. When steaming in the multi cooker, you should rst place the trivet
over at least one cup of water. Then add foods to a steamer basket and place this on the trivet.
Close the lid, press STEAM and adjust the time up or down depending on how long you need
to steam the food. To speed up cooking time, add hot water to the cooking bowl, rather than
cold water. See the recipe guide in the back of this instruction booklet for some recipes to get
you started.
POT ROAST
Sunday roasts just got easier, as you can even cook roasts such as topside beef, shoulders of
lamb or pork, whole chickens and silverside in less time than in a traditional oven.
You can brown your piece of meat rst using the SAUTÉ function to seal in the avour. Then
add 1-2 cups of stock or any required liquid to the cooking pot, place meat on the trivet and
press POT ROAST. See the recipe guide in the back of this instruction booklet for some recipes
to get you started.
IMPORTANT: Always remember to ‘rest’ meat for at least 10 minutes for it to relax and
retain juices. It is also wise to have a meat thermometer in your kitchen to test the
doneness of your meat (safe internal temperatures for red meat is 72°C, poultry 75°C and
fish 65°C), especially for large cuts of meat. It is not recommended to cook frozen meat.
CURRY
No need for hours of simmering and stirring with the CURRY function of your multi cooker.

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Curry can be ready in just 30 minutes and still have rich and intense avours as well as tender
meat, as if it has been slow cooked. Should you be adapting a favourite curry recipe for the
multi cooker, just remember to halve the amount of liquid. See the recipe guide in the back of
this instruction booklet for some fabulous recipes to get you started.
PUDDINGS (AND CAKES)
Using the pudding function you can cook stunning puddings, creamy rice desserts, cheese
cakes and sponge style cakes. Desserts can be cooked in a round cake tin, pudding bowl or
individual ramekins. The cake tin, pudding bowl or ramekins will need to be double wrapped in
foil for cooking in the multi cooker.
Note: Prior to adding ingredients, ensure that the cake tin ts in the cooking pot.
Add water in the cooking pot along with the trivet, then place your cake tin or ramekins on top
of the trivet. For most steamed puddings, water will need to come ¾ way up the side of the
cake tin or pan, or ramekin.
Be careful when taking out the cake tin or pan from the multi cooker, perhaps by making a ‘foil
strap’ to help you lift the vessel out without burning yourself. Take a length of 50cm foil and fold it
long ways to form a 6cm wide strap. Place this under the cooking vessel for you to lower it onto
the trivet - you can use this to lift it out. See the recipe section of this manual to get you started.
SOUP
Using the soup function you can create delicious soups in minutes. It will also give you an
intensely rich stock for soups, sauces and gravies. If you are adapting a favourite soup recipe
for the multi cooker, just remember to halve the amount of liquid. See the recipe guide in the
back of this instruction booklet for some recipes to get you started.
IMPORTANT: After making soup or stock, allow at least 15 minutes before releasing
pressure to ensure the hot liquid inside will not boil over.
Note: If you recipe includes pasta as an ingredient, cook it separately then it add to your soup
when it has nished cooking. Pasta should not be cooked in the multi cooker as it creates foam
that can block the multi cooker exhaust valve and red oat valve.
2 FUNCTIONS WITHOUT PRESSURE
SAUTÉ
This function cooks at a medium-high heat, similar to stove top cooking, and will heat the
cooking pot quickly. This helps browning meat and/or caramelising ingredients for casseroles
and slow cooking, as well as toasting rice for risottos.
The maximum setting time is 20 minutes. If your recipe requires sautéing or simmering for
longer, simply Press KEEP WARM/CANCEL and press SAUTÉ again which will cook for another
cycle of 20 minutes.
Ingredients will not brown or caramelise unless you use the Sauté function rst. To caramelise,
brown or sauté ingredients prior to pressure cooking, simply select the SAUTÉ function. When
you have nished sautéing, press the KEEP WARM/CANCEL button.
You can then select the desired cooking function. Refer to the GENERAL FUNCTIONS Section
on page 10.
See the recipe guide in the back of this instruction booklet for some recipes to get you started.
IMPORTANT:
• Do not place the cooking pot directly on a stove top. The cooking pot must only be
used with this multi cooker.

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• Do not place the lid on when using the Sauté function. If you do so, the multi cooker
will beep repeatedly until the lid is removed.
SLOW COOK
This setting allows you to cook delicious slow cooked meals including meat, soups, bolognese,
fruits or vegetables as you would in a standard slow cooker.
This is not a pressurized setting, but is intended to be used with the lid in place. When slow
cooking, it is extremely important that you do not often open the lid to check on the cooking
progress. Each time the lid is opened, your cook time will need to be increased. The default
cooking time is set at 4 hours but this can be adjusted, depending on your recipe requirements.
The available cooking time ranges from 2 to 10 hours.

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COOKING MENU FUNCTIONS
Time for pressure to build up will vary depending on the recipe or function selected. Once
pressure has built up, cooking time will commence. Please note cooking times will vary due to
ingredient sizes, quantities and starting temperatures.
Function
Cooking
Time
(excluding heat
up/pressure
building time)
Temperature
(approx.)
Adjust function & Time
(mins)
Delay Start
(Hrs)
White Rice 11-17mins 120°C
Less 8-14
2-24Normal 9-15
More 11-17
Brown Rice 25-31mins 120°C
Less 20-26
2-24Normal 22-28
More 25-31
Risotto 20mins 115°C
Less 10
2-24Normal 15
More 20
Steam 30mins 115°C n/a 2-24
Slow Cook 4hrs 95°C n/a n/a
Pot Roast 40mins 115°C
Less 30
2-24Normal 40
More 50
Sauté 35mins 115°C
Less 30
2-24Normal 35
More 40
Curry 30mins 115°C
Less 15
2-24Normal 20
More 25
Pudding 40mins 140°C
Less 35
n/aNormal 36
More 40
Soup 30mins 115°C
Less 8
2-24Normal 13
More 18
Manual 30mins 115°C n/a 2-24

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MULTI COOKER FUNCTIONS
ADJUST FUNCTION:
The adjust function allows to adjust the pre-set cooking time. It can be adjusted depending on
the quantity of food added to the cooking pot. A larger quantity may require more cooking time.
• Finish cooking preparation as per page 7.
• Press your desired cooking function, then within 10 seconds of pressing your menu
selection button, press the ADJUST button to determine the cooking time. The options are
Less, Normal or More.
Note: The default is Normal.
• Each time you press ADJUST it will scroll through and light up Less, Normal or More on the
control panel.
Refer to the COOKING MENU FUNCTIONS table on page 16 to determine how this will change
cooking times.
Note: Once operation begins you cannot use the adjust button. If required you can change the
function by pressing the Keep Warm/Cancel button and re-select the function required.
Note: The adjust function can be used for all menu selections except for Steam, Slow Cook &
Manual – refer to the Cooking Menu Functions table on page 16 for more details.
DELAY START FUNCTION:
Show control panel image
The delay start function allows you to add your ingredients into the multi cooker and postpone
the cooking function. This means you can delay the end of the cooking cycle in order to have
your food ready to be served at a more suitable time.
Note: The time set will be when the multi cooker will nish cooking. For example, if you want
your meal to be cooked and ready to eat in 6 hours, select “6:00” using the instructions below.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the delay start function when cooking perishable ingredients
including meat, dairy, eggs, poultry and fish as they may spoil.

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1. Within 10 seconds of pressing your menu selection button, press DELAY START once and
the hour ashes. Then use the “-“ & “+” buttons to adjust the desired number of hours,
depending on when you wish your food to be ready.
2. Press DELAY START again and the minutes will ash. Then use the “-“ & “+” buttons to
adjust the minutes.
Note: The minute selection is in 10 minute increments.
3. 10 seconds after the desired time is selected, the multi cooker will beep 3 times, the
DELAY START button light will become solid and the display screen timer will then begin to
count down.
Note: Once the desired time is selected, wait for the program to automatically start.
Note: Press KEEP WARM/CANCEL at any time to cancel the function selected.
4. After the preset time elapses and when cooking is complete the multi cooker will
automatically switch to Keep Warm mode.
Note: Delay start is not available for the Slow Cook and Pudding menu functions. All other
menu functions have the option a 2 hour up to 24 hour delay start function.
KEEP WARM FUNCTION:
• After cooking, the multi cooker automatically switches to KEEP WARM.
• When in KEEP WARM mode, the indicator light will illuminate and “EAt” will be displayed
on the display screen.
• The keep warm temperature is 60-80°C.
• If the KEEP WARM/CANCEL button is pressed while in standby mode, the multi cooker will
heat up.
IMPORTANT: For health and safety reasons do not use the keep warm function to heat or
re-heat foods.
Note: Some food will deteriorate if kept in keep warm mode for extended periods of time.
Note: When the cooking cycle has nished, the unit will automatically switch to KEEP WARM
and slowly release pressure for up to 30 minutes. Please note, food will continue to cook until
all the pressure is released.

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MANUAL OPERATION:
Note: The STEAM function works using the same method as MANUAL. See detailed
instructions on how to use the Manual and Steam functions below:
The manual function can be used if the preset menu functions and timings do not suit your
required cooking preferences.
1. Press the Manual button, and within 10 seconds use the “+” and “–“ buttons to select the
desired cooking time. Time can be set from 1 to 60 minutes.
Note: The default time for manual cooking is 30 minutes
2. 10 seconds after the time is selected, the multi cooker will beep 3 times and the Manual
button light will stop ashing and become solid.
Note: Press the Keep Warm/Cancel button at any time to cancel the function selected.
The display screen will then display “HEAt” indicating the multi cooker is in heating mode
and beginning to build pressure. The display will not begin to count down time until sufcient
pressure has built up. Time to build pressure can vary and depends on the menu selected,
volume and temperature of the ingredients placed in the cooking pot.
Note: Lid safety - once there is pressure built up within the multi cooker, for safety reasons the
lid will lock and will not be able to be opened until it has de-pressurised.
3. Once cooking is complete, the multi cooker will beep 10 times and automatically switch to
KEEP WARM and the display screen will display “EAt”. Your food is now ready to eat.
Note: Some food will deteriorate if kept in “keep warm” mode for extended periods of time.
4. Switch off the wall power outlet and remove the plug from the socket.

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MANUAL OPERATION GUIDE
Follow the guide below as an approximate indication for recommended cooking times.
VEGETABLES
Vegetables cook in no time in the multi cooker. Always use the quick pressure release method
when the cook time has ended, this will ensure your vegetables retain some texture and don’t
overcook. Use at least one cup of water (or liquid) when cooking vegetables and if cooking
frozen vegetables, allow an additional 2 minutes cooking time.
Should the vegetables require more cooking, simply place them back in the multi cooker, turn it
off and place the lid on to steam them a bit more.
FOOD COOKING TIME PRESSURE RELEASE
Zucchini, chopped 1-3 minutes Quick Release
Green Beans, 500g 2 minutes Quick Release
Carrots, sliced 2 minutes Quick Release
Parsnip, chopped 2 minutes Quick Release
Broccoli & Cauliflower 2-3 minutes Quick Release
Pumpkin, Butternut, peeled & sliced 3-5 minutes Quick Release
Pumpkin, Kent, peeled & sliced 4-6 minutes Quick Release
Carrots, whole 5 minutes Quick Release
Potatoes, medium, chopped 5-7 minutes Quick Release
Baby Potatoes, whole 8 minutes Quick Release
New or Desiree Potatoes, whole 10-12 minutes Quick Release
Corn, 3 cobbs on trivet 12-14 minutes Quick Release
Beetroot, whole on trivet 20 - 25 minutes Quick Release

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MEAT, FISH & POULTRY
Meat cooked in the multi cooker will give a succulent and avoursome result, every time. For
maximum avour, rst brown the meat or poultry (not sh) on all sides in the multi cooker using
1 tablespoon of oil on the SAUTÉ function before locking the lid and commencing pressure-
cooking.
Refer to the guide below for MANUAL cook times and use this as a general indication for
adapting recipes that you want to convert for the multi cooker. Always remember to ‘rest’
meat for at least 10 minutes for it to relax and retain their juices. It is also wise to have a meat
thermometer in your kitchen to test the doneness of your meat (safe internal temperatures for
red meat is 72°C, poultry 75°C and sh 65°C), especially for large cuts of meat.
Note: it is not recommended to cook frozen meat.
CHICKEN
Chicken Breasts, 600g 5-7 minutes Quick Release
Chicken Marylands, bone in, 600g 8-10 minutes Quick Release
Chicken Thighs, 600g 8-10 minutes Quick Release
Whole Chicken, 1.5kg 22-26 minutes Quick Release
Whole Chicken, 2kg 24-28 minutes Quick Release
BEEF
Casserole, 3cm cubes 10-12 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes
Corned Beef / Silverside 30 minutes per kg Natural Release, 10 minutes
Ribs, 6cm, 2kg 45 minutes Quick Release
Brisket / Skirt, 1.5kg 50-55 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes
Pot Roast, Topside / Chuck, 1.8kg 90-95 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes
VEAL
Casserole, 3cm cubes 8-10 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes
Shoulder Roast, boneless 15 minutes per kg Natural Release, 10 minutes
LAMB
Shanks, 3 x 300g 18-20 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes
Shoulder Roast, boneless, 1.2kg 20-22 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes
PORK
Spareribs, 1.5kg 28-30 minutes Quick Release
Shoulder Roast, boneless, 1.5kg 35-40 minutes Natural Release, 10 minutes
FISH
Prawns, in a steamer basket on trivet 1 minute Quick Release
Mussels, in a steamer basket on trivet 1-2 minutes Quick Release
Fillets, white flesh, 500g in a steamer basket on trivet 3-6 minutes Quick Release
Steaks, darker, 500g in a steamer basket on trivet 4-7 minutes Quick Release
Whole fish, gutted and cleaned, 500g in a steamer
basket on trivet
4-7 minutes Quick Release