RC48746 - Rice cooker MORPHY RICHARDS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Rice Cooker
Brand	Morphy Richards
Model	RC48746
Capacity	4 to 10 cups (uncooked rice)
Functions	Rice cooking, automatic keep warm, pasta cooking
Features	Glass lid, non-stick inner bowl, measuring beaker, spatula, pasta pad, cook and keep warm indicator lights
Material	Main unit: plastic and metal; Inner bowl: non-stick coated aluminium; Lid: glass
Power Supply	220-240 V AC, 50 Hz
Power Consumption	650 W (estimated)
Accessories Included	Inner bowl, glass lid, measuring beaker, spatula, pasta pad
Cleaning	Wash bowl and lid in warm soapy water; wipe main unit with damp cloth; do not immerse main unit
Safety Features	Thermal fuse, automatic shut-off, keep warm limited to 2 hours, earthed plug
Spare Parts	Available via helpline or authorised service agent
Warranty	2 years (UK and Australia, subject to conditions)

Frequently Asked Questions - RC48746 MORPHY RICHARDS

How do I cook rice in the RC48746?

Use the measuring beaker to measure rice (1 cup per person). Wash rice thoroughly in cold water, drain, and transfer to the inner bowl. Add water to the corresponding cup level marking inside the bowl. Place bowl in cooker, cover with lid, plug in, and press the cook switch. The cooker will automatically switch to keep warm when done. Do not keep warm for more than 2 hours.

Can I cook pasta in this rice cooker?

Yes. Fit the supplied pasta pad, measure pasta using the beaker (2-3 cups per person), add water to the corresponding level, and cook. Follow the packet cooking time plus 10 minutes. The cooker will keep warm after cooking.

Why does the lid rise slightly during cooking?

This is normal. Some rice varieties cause steam build-up, lifting the lid slightly and causing water to bubble around the edge. It does not affect cooking.

Why is there a small amount of golden-coloured rice on the base of the bowl?

This is normal. Allow the bowl to cool, fill with warm soapy water, and soak to loosen the rice before cleaning.

How long can I keep rice on keep warm?

Do not keep food warm for longer than 2 hours. After that, the rice may dry out or burn. Stir occasionally during keep warm.

Can I reheat cooked rice in the cooker?

No. Do not reheat cooked rice in the cooker as it may not reach a safe temperature and could cause food safety issues.

How should I clean the rice cooker?

Unplug and let cool. Wash the inner bowl and lid in warm soapy water; dry thoroughly. Wipe the main unit with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the main unit in water. Ensure the area between the bowl and heating plate is clean.

What should I do if the cooker does not switch on?

Check that the plug is firmly inserted and the socket is working. If it still does not work, the thermal fuse may have tripped. Contact Morphy Richards helpline or an authorised service agent for repair.

Is the inner bowl dishwasher safe?

The manual recommends washing the bowl in warm soapy water by hand. Dishwasher use is not mentioned and may damage the non-stick coating, so hand washing is advised.

Where can I get spare parts or accessories?

Contact Morphy Richards helpline (UK: 0844 873 0722) or visit their website for replacement parts such as the inner bowl, lid, spatula, etc.

USER MANUAL RC48746 MORPHY RICHARDS

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• Do not keep food warm for longer than two hours
• Do not lift the lid during the keep warm period
• Rice must be thoroughly washed before using
• During cooking, certain varieties of rice may cause a build up of steam within the cooker, resulting in some spitting from the vent and under the lid
• On removing the rice from the inner bowl, a small amount of golden coloured rice may be noted on the base of the bowl. This is normal, allow the bowl to cool, fill with warm soapy water and allow to soak which will loosen the rice and make cleaning easier

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.

Primarily there is danger of injury or death and secondly the danger of damage to the appliance. These are indicated in the text by the following two conventions:

WARNING: Danger to the person!

IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance!

In addition, we offer the following safety advice.

Personal Safety

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves or a cloth when removing lid or handling hot containers as hot steam will escape.

• To protect against fire, electric shock and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.

• Unplug from the socket when not in use, before putting on or taking off attachments, and before cleaning.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged lead or plug, or after an appliance has malfunctioned, or has been dropped or damaged in any way. Contact Morphy Richards for advice on examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• 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.
• Always use heat resistant gloves to remove the inner bowl and lid from the cooker.

Location

• Ensure that this appliance is situated out of the reach of children.
• Do not place directly under kitchen wall cupboards when in use as it produces large amounts of steam. Avoid reaching over the steamer when in use.

- Do not use outdoors.

Mains Lead

• The mains lead should reach from the socket to the base unit without straining the connections.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or the counter and keep it away from any hot surfaces.
• Do not let the lead run across an open space e.g. between a low socket and table.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid hazard.

Children

- Never allow a child to operate this appliance.

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• Children are vulnerable in the kitchen, particularly when unsupervised and if appliances are being used or cooking is being carried out.
- Teach children to be aware of dangers in the kitchen, warn them of the dangers of reaching up to areas where they cannot see properly or should not be reaching.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Other safety considerations

• Do not reheat cooked rice in the cooker.
• The use of attachments or tools not recommended by Morphy Richards may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
  • Extreme caution must be used when moving the cooker when it contains hot food, water, or other hot liquids.
  • To open, lift the lid off towards yourself but tilted away from you.
• Do not use any parts of this product in a microwave or on any cooking/heated surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Do not wash rice in the pot as it may deform and will affect the cooking process.
• Never use the cooker to boil acid or alkaline foodstuff. Do not leave it in a damp or corrosive environment.
• The use of sharp implements inside the bowl may damage the non-stick coating.

Electrical requirements

Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your appliance corresponds with your house electricity supply which must be A.C. (Alternating current).

WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.

UK only

If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, the plug should be removed and the appropriate one fitted.

WARNING: The plug removed from the mains lead, if severed, must be destroyed, as a plug with a bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged into a live socket outlet.

Should the fuse in the 13 amp plug require changing, a 13 amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted.

Features

①Glass lid
② Bowl
3 Main unit
④Pilot / keep warm light
5Cook light
⑥Cook ON/OFF switch
⑦ Pasta pad
⑧ Measuring beaker
9Spatula

OPERATION

Before first use

Before using your cooker for the first time, wash and dry the bowl and lid.

Assembly

Assemble as shown A.

• Be sure to keep the space between the pot and the heating plate clean and free of water drops, dust, rice grains or any other foreign matter. If not, the cooker's performance will be affected and the element could possibly burn out.
• Do not slant the pot, otherwise it's bottom will not be in full contact with the heating plate and the element may burn out.
• Do not switch the power on until ready to cook.

Cooking rice

1 Use the measuring beaker provided to measure the rice, filling level to the top. As a guide, one cup of rice is sufficient for one person, but this will vary according to individual taste.
2 Thoroughly wash the rice in several changes of water and drain. Failure to do so may cause poor results and/or a build-up of steam within the cooker. Do not wash the rice in the inner bowl as it may be damaged.
3 Transfer the rice to the inner bowl and level the surface. The markings on the inside of the bowl are for measuring the amount of water and are given in litres and cups. Add cold water to the corresponding level marked on the inside of the bowl. For example, to cook 6 cups of rice, place the washed rice into the inner bowl and then fill with water up to the six cup level.

• Minimum capacity is 4 cups, maximum is 10 cups.
- Never fill with water straight from the tap, use the measuring beaker.

IMPORTANT: Do not fill above the top level indicated.

4 Place the inner bowl in the cooker, ensuring that there is no rice or any moisture on the outside of the bowl.
5 Cover with the lid, ensuring that the vent hole in the lid is situated away from you.
6 Plug the cooker into the power supply. The amber pilot will light up.
7 Press down the switch and the cooker will start. The blue light will come on and the amber light will go off.
Note: During cooking, it is normal for the lid to rise up slightly and water to bubble around the edge.
8 The cooker knows when the food is done by measuring temperature and weight. When the food is done, the main heater will turn off automatically and the cooker will switch into keep warm'. The blue light will go out and the amber light will go on to indicate keep warm.
9 Food left to keep warm should not be allowed to dry out and should be stirred occasionally, otherwise it may burn and stick to the bowl. Never leave the cooker on keep warm for more than two hours.
10 Carefully lift the lid and allow any condensation to drip into the cooker. Use the spatula to fluff up the rice. Replace the lid as quickly as possible. Consume the stirred rice within 1 hour. Small quantities (3 to 4 cups) should be consumed immediately.
11 Switch off at the mains and unplug the mains cable. Remove the bowl to serve the food.
- Never take the bowl out of the cooker when it is filled with water.
• We do not recommend cooking packet type savoury rice.

Cooking pasta

1 Use the measuring beaker provided to measure the pasta, filling level to the top. As a guide, 2 or 3 cups of pasta is sufficient for one person, but this will vary according to individual taste.

2 For best results when cooking pasta, fit the special pasta pad B.

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3 Transfer the pasta to the inner bowl and level the surface. The markings on the inside of the bowl are for measuring the amount of water and are given in litres and cups. Add water to the corresponding level marked on the inside of the bowl. For example, to cook 6 cups of pasta, place the pasta into the inner bowl and then fill with water up to the six cup level.

• Minimum capacity is 4 cups, maximum is 10 cups.
- Never fill with water straight from the tap, use the measuring beaker.

IMPORTANT: Do not fill above the top level indicated.

4 Place the inner bowl in the cooker, ensuring that there is no pasta or any moisture on the outside of the bowl.

5 Cover with the lid, ensuring that the vent hole in the lid is situated away from you.

6 Plug the cooker into the power supply. The amber pilot light will light up.

7 Press down the switch and the cooker will start. The blue light will come on and the amber light will go off.

Note: During cooking, it is normal for the lid to rise up slightly and water to bubble around the edge.

8 For all types of pasta, we recommend that you follow the cooking time on the packet plus a further 10 minutes. At the end of the cooking time, you can switch the cooker to keep warm' if required. The blue light will go out and the amber light will go on to indicate keep warm.
9 Carefully lift the lid and allow any condensation to drip into the cooker. Use the spatula to stir the pasta which is then ready to eat. Replace the lid as quickly as possible if leaving on keep warm. Consume the pasta within 1 hour.
10 Switch off at the mains and unplug the mains cable. Remove the bowl to serve the food.

- Never take the bowl out of the cooker when it is filled with water.

Tips for best cooking results

• Make sure that the rice and pasta is spread over the whole surface of the bowl to ensure even cooking.
• You may find that for your own personal taste, you need to slightly adjust the amount of water added. For a softer rice or pasta, add a little more water, and for a firmer rice or pasta, a little less water.
• The cooking times may vary according to the quantity and type of rice or pasta cooked.
• A thin crust of rice may form on the base, particularly when cooking Italian or easy-cook type rice, or when cooking smaller quantities. Wiping half a teaspoon of oil over the base may help reduce this forming, but this occurrence is not always preventable.

For recipes, please see www.morphyrichards.com

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Before cleaning and maintenance, switch the appliance off and unplug it.

• Wash the bowl and lid in warm soapy water and dry well.
• Wipe the main unit with a damp cloth. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-

based cleaner.

- If food has stuck to the bottom of the bowl, allow to soak for a while before washing it.

- Do not immerse the main unit in water, nor pour water into it, only the inner bowl may be immersed in water.

- Ensure the area between the main unit and inner bowl is always clean and free from any rice or pasta particles etc. This is important to ensure proper contact between the two.

IMPORTANT: The brown marks and scratches that may appear after many hours of use are not a problem. We guarantee that the non-stick coating complies with the standards and regulations on materials suitable for contact with food.

Taking care of the bowl

Use a plastic or wooden spoon and not a metal one so as to avoid damaging the bowl surface.

SAFETY CUT-OUT

The cooker is fitted with a thermal fuse, which will cut the current off automatically in an incident. If this happens, the cooker must be returned to Morphy Richards or an authorised service agent for repair.

HELPLINE

If you have any difficulty with your appliance, do not hesitate to call us.

We are more likely to be able to help than the store from where you bought it.

Please have the following information ready to enable our staff to deal with your query quickly.

• Name of the product.
• Model number as shown on the underside of the appliance.
• Serial number as shown on the underside of the appliance.

UK Helpline 0844 871 0956

Replacement Parts 0844 873 0722

Ireland Helpline 1800 409 119

YOUR TWO YEAR GUARANTEE

It is important to retain the retailers receipt as proof of purchase. Staple your receipt to this back cover for future reference.

Please quote the following information if the product develops a fault. These numbers can be found on the base of the product.

Model no. Serial no.

All Morphy Richards products are individually tested before leaving the factory. In the unlikely event of any appliance proving to be faulty within 28 days of purchase it should be returned to the place of purchase for it to be replaced.

If the fault develops after 28 days and within 24 months of original purchase, you should contact the Helpline number quoting Model number and Serial number on the product, or write to Morphy Richards at the address shown.

You may be asked to return a copy of proof of purchase.

Subject to the exclusions set out below (see Exclusions) the faulty appliance will then be repaired or replaced and dispatched usually within 7 working days of receipt.

If you suspect a fault, follow the simple checks detailed below before retrying the appliance or calling the helpline.

- Check the plug is firmly in the socket is working by trying another appliance.

If for any reason this item is replaced during the 2 year guarantee period, the guarantee on the new item will be calculated from original purchase date. Therefore it is vital to retain your original till receipt or invoice to indicate the date of initial purchase.

To qualify for the 2 year guarantee

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the appliance must have been used according to the instructions supplied.

Exclusions

Morphy Richards shall not be liable to replace or repair the goods under the terms of the guarantee where:

1 The fault has been caused or is attributable to accidental use, misuse, negligent use or used contrary to the manufacturers recommendations or where the fault has been caused by power surges or damage caused in transit.

2 The appliance has been used on a voltage supply other than that stamped on the products.

3 Repairs have been attempted by persons other than our service staff (or authorised dealer).

4 Where the appliance has been used for hire purposes or non domestic use.

5 Morphy Richards are not liable to carry out any type of servicing work, under the guarantee.

6 The guarantee excludes consumables such as some filters.

- This guarantee does not confer any rights other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage. This guarantee is offered as an additional benefit and does not affect your statutory rights as a consumer.

AUSTRALIAN WARRANTY

This appliance is guaranteed for 2 years against faulty material, components and workmanship.

This warranty is in addition and does not affect your statutory rights.

Proof of purchase must be produced for any warranty benefit.

In the unlikely event of any appliance proving to be faulty, securely pack and return the item to

the place of purchase accompanied by the original receipt or invoice.

NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY (Australianonly)

- If the appliance has not been used in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations or Instructions.

- If the fault is deemed to be caused by abuse, misuse, neglect, modifications or in proper use and or care Eg: Kettles: Excessive build up of scale. Toasters: Excessive build up of crumbs or foreign matter etc.

- Connection to incorrect voltage to that stamped on the product

- Unauthorised repairs

- Appliance used other than for domestic purposes.

- Excluding bags, filters, glass, carafes, and cutting blades.

• Freight and insurance costs.

If for any reason this item is replaced during the 2 year guarantee period, the guarantee on the new item will be calculated from original purchase date. Therefore it is vital to retain your original receipt or invoice to indicate the date of original purchase.

Morphy Richards's policy is to continually improve quality design and product quality. The company therefore reserves the right to change any specifications or to carry out modifications as deemed worthy at any time.

The Australian supplier ASKO Appliances reserves the right to repair, modify, exchange or replace the faulty appliance with the same or similar model or product of equivalent value.

GB Morphy Richards products are intended for household use only. Morphy Richards has a policy of continuous improvement in product quality and design. The Company, therefore, reserves the right to change the specification of its models at any time.

The After Sales Division, Morphy Richards Ltd, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, England, S64 8AJ Helpline (office hours) UK 0844 871 0951 Republic of Ireland 1800 409119

AUS Australia - Service centre locations

Asko Appliances (Australia) Pty Ltd. Victoria 35 Sunmore Close, Moorabbin. 3189 T: 03 8551 2200

New South Wales F3/ 3-9 Birnie Ave., Lidcombe. 2141 T: 02 8748 2900

Queensland 2/112 Fison Ave., Eagle Farm. 4009 T: 07 3623 2700

South Australia 45 Hampton Road, Keswick. 5035 T: 08 8293 1833

Western Australia 15 Walters Drive, Osborne Park. 6017 T: 08 9244 4366

GB For electrical products sold within the European Community.

At the end of the electrical products useful life it should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice in your country.