Applica RC6438 manual Rice Cooking Chart, Unplug appliance when not in use

CAUTION: When removing the lid always lift it away from the body to prevent getting burned from the hot steam.

NOTE: Use serving scoop provided with appliance to prevent damage to nonstick surface of the cooking bowl.

12. Unplug appliance when not in use.

STEAMER BASKET

Refer to cooking chart on pages 7and 8 for suggestions on cooking times and seasonings.

1.Using a standard liquid measuring cup, pour about 6 cups of cold tap water into cooking bowl. Add seasoning if desired.

RICE COOKING CHART

If desired, add butter or oil and seasonings after water has been added and before cooking begins. Allow rice to rest 15 minutes on KEEP WARM before serving.

Use rice mearsure included in package, which is 5.5 oz. or 2/3 cup.

FOR WHITE LONG GRAIN, ARBORIO, TEXMATI, YELLOW OR MEDIUM GRAIN RICE

AMOUNT AMOUNT APPROX. Amount of

C

	C
	OOK
D	OK
	KEEP
	WARM
	CO

COOK

E	KEEP
	WARM
	COOK

2.Place food to be cooked in the steamer basket leaving some of the holes exposed to allow for steam to penetrate food.

NOTE: When steaming foods that may completely cover the holes in the steamer, place a cooling rack (not included) on the bottom of the steamer basket before adding the food to allow the steam to cook the food evenly (C).

3. Place basket on top of cooking bowl (D).

NOTE: Before placing cooking bowl into rice cooker, be sure the heating plate and outside surface of the cooking bowl are clean and dry. Avoid having any food fall into the rice cooker.

4. Cover with lid. Always keep lid on while steaming.

NOTE: As food cooks, steam will escape through the vents in the lid (E). Place lid on steamer basket so vents are facing away from cabinets and walls. Do not place hand over steam vents while food is cooking; the hot steam may burn.

5.Plug cord into standard electrical outlet. The KEEP WARM indicator light comes on.

6.Press down the switch. The COOK indicator light comes on and cooking begins.

NOTE: When steaming foods, the COOK indicator light is not intended to be an indication of cooking time. Always use a kitchen timer and do not leave these foods unattended.

7.Steaming time will vary depending upon type and amount of food to be cooked.

OF RICE	OF WATER	COOKING	cooked rice
		TIME	in 8-ounce cups
5 rice measures	to the 5 cup mark	15 to 18 minutes	8 to 10 cups
10 rice measures	to the 10 cup mark	20 to 25 minutes	16 to 18 cups
15 rice measures	to the 15 cup mark	22 to 28 minutes	24 to 28 cups
20 rice measures	to the 20 cup mark	29 to 32 minutes	34 to 36 cups
25 rice measures	to the 25 cup mark	34 to 37 minutes	44 to 47 cups
FOR JASMINE OR BASMATI RICE
5 rice measures	to the 5 cup mark	16 to 18 minutes	7 to 9 cups
10 rice measures	to the 10 cup mark	17 to 19 minutes	16 to 18 cups
15 rice measures	to the 15 cup mark	20 to 22 minutes	23 to 25 cups
20 rice measures	to the 20 cup mark	29 to 32 minutes	35 to 37 cups
25 rice measures	to the 25 cup mark	34 to 38 minutes	45 to 48 cups
FOR SMALL GRAIN OR PEARL RICE
5 rice measures	to the 5 cup mark	17 to 19 minutes	7 to 9 cups
10 rice measures	to the 10 cup mark	18 to 21 minutes	17 to 20 cups
15 rice measures	to the 15 cup mark	23 to 27 minutes	24 to 27 cups
20 rice measures	to the 20 cup mark	27 to 30 minutes	33 to 37 cups
25 rice measures	to the 25 cup mark	31 to 33 minutes	43 to 47 cups

8.Use a kitchen timer and begin checking vegetables after about 10 minutes.

9.When cooking is completed remove food and serve. Unplug appliance.

MAKING SOUPS AND STEWS

1.Combine foods to be cooked in the cooking bowl provided with this appliance. Do not use another bowl. Stir with wooden spoon or rubber spatula to distribute food evenly.

2.Use only boneless meats cut in cubes no larger than 1½ inches. It is not necessary to brown meats first, but this does add more flavor.

3.Do not overfill the cooking bowl.

4.For best results, select dishes that can be prepared in less than 1 hour.

5.If using frozen vegetables, they only require about 5 to 10 minutes to cook. Add them near the end of the cooking time.

6.Always use a kitchen timer when preparing foods with a sauce.

NOTE: The COOK indicator light is not intended to be an indication of cooking time for soups and stews.

7.Do not hold soups and stews in the KEEP WARM cycle. Unplug the unit once the food is finished cooking.

FOR CONVERTED OR PAR-BOILED RICE
5 rice measures	to the 5 cup mark	18 to 21 minutes	8 to 10 cups
10 rice measures	to the 10 cup mark	22 to 27 minutes	16 to 18 cups
15 rice measures	to the 15 cup mark	27 to 31 minutes	24 to 27 cups
20 rice measures	to the 20 cup mark	30 to 34 minutes	34 to 37 cups
25 rice measures	to the 25 cup mark	33 to 37 minutes	42 to 45 cups

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