Important Safeguards
Follow basic safety precautions, including:
- This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been supervised/instructed and understand the hazards involved.
- Children shall not play with the appliance.
- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
- Keep the appliance and cable out of reach of children under 8 years.
- If the cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or someone similarly qualified, to avoid hazard.
- ▲ The surfaces of the appliance will get hot. [Heat Warning Symbol]
- Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or other vessels containing water. [Do Not Immerse in Water Symbol]
- Don't put frozen meat or poultry in the appliance – defrost fully before use.
- Cook meat, poultry, and derivatives (mince, burgers, etc.) till the juices run clear. Cook fish till the flesh is opaque throughout.
- Don't try to cook anything in the body of the cooker – cook only in the removable bowl.
- Don't reach over the appliance, and keep hands, arms, face, etc. clear of the escaping steam.
- Fill with at least 1 cup of water.
- Don't fill above the top of the fill mark.
- Don't cover the appliance or put anything on top of it.
- Unplug the appliance when not in use.
- Don't use accessories or attachments other than those we supply.
- Don't use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these instructions.
- Don't use the appliance if it's damaged or malfunctions.
Household Use Only
Parts
Diagram showing the components of the Russell Hobbs 27030-56 rice cooker. Key parts include:
- 1. Knob
- 2. Lid
- 3. Basket
- 4. Fill mark (inside the bowl)
- 5. Bowl (removable inner pot)
- 6. Switch (likely the main power/cook switch)
- 7. Lights (indicator lights)
- 8. Spatula (serving spoon)
- 9. Measuring cup
- 10. On/off switch (detail shown in inset)
Safety symbols observed on the appliance: A heat warning symbol (triangle with wavy lines) indicating hot surfaces, and a symbol indicating the appliance should not be immersed in water or used near water sources.
Before Using For The First Time
Wash the bowl, lid, and basket in warm soapy water, rinse and dry.