2.Use the Hour and/or Minute button to change the Remaining Time during Cooking/Keep Warm. The unit will continue to cook/keep warm.
Note: This function will not work for all cooking functions.
Reheating
1.Select the Reheat function by pressing the Menu button.
2.Your current selection will be displayed on the LCD screen.
3.Start reheating by pressing the Start button.
a.The white Start LED will light to indicate that the unit is reheating.
4.During and after reheating:
a.The current time will be displayed during the first portion of the reheating process. A tone will sound and the Remaining Time will count down when there are approximately 10 to 15 minutes remaining in the process. For a list of approximated cooking times, see page 10.
b.Once reheating time has expired, the unit will automatically switch to Keep Warm. The blue Keep Warm LED will light and the LCD will display the remaining Keep Warm Time. The unit will remain on Keep Warm for up to 24 hours. When the Keep Warm Time expires, the unit will turn off automatically.
c.To turn off the unit at any time, press the Off button.
d.Once you are ready to serve, press the Lid Release button to open the lid.
e.Fluff contents (if applicable) with paddle or utensil suitable for non- stick cookware.
f.Lift and remove the cooking pot from the unit using pot holders.
CLEANING AND CARE
1.Unplug your cooker and allow it to cool before cleaning.
2.Cooking pot, steaming rack, steam release vent, inner lid, measuring cup, paddle and spoon can be washed
in warm soapy water and rinsed
thoroughly, or washed in the dishwasher. Dry all parts after every use.
If food sticks to the surface of the cooking pot, fill with warm, soapy water and allow to soak before cleaning.
3.If scouring is necessary, use a nonabrasive cleanser or liquid detergent with a nylon pad or brush.
4.Wipe base of unit with a soft, damp cloth or micro febre towel. NEVER IMMERSE BASE OF UNIT IN WATER.
5.Make sure all parts are cool before storing. Store unit in a clean dry place.
6.Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
Tips and hints
RICE TIPS
•We recommend rinsing all imported rice.
Place rice in a medium bowl and cover with water. Do not use the cooking bowl. Swirl until the water appears cloudy, then drain in a fine mesh strainer. Fill the bowl with fresh water and repeat until water is clear or nearly clear.
•Some people wash domestic (not imported) rice, which is usually vitamin- enriched. This removes the starch and makes it less sticky, but it also washes away some of those vitamins.
•Sushi rice and most brown rice should always be rinsed before cooking. Follow the directions on the package your rice comes in.
•Brown rice should be kept on the Keep
Warm setting for no more than 2 hours. If kept at that setting longer, the rice may begin to ferment.
•When measuring rice with your rice cooker cup, level it off with a table knife or spatula.
•Adding a teaspoon of vegetable oil to rice or coating the cooking bowl lightly with nonstick cooking spray will result in rice with separated, less sticky grains.
•After adding rice to the cooking bowl, level it off to cover the entire bottom of the bowl so it cooks evenly.
•The taste of the water will affect the taste of the rice. If you do not like the taste of your tap water, use filtered water.
•Rice can be cooked in liquids other than
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