How To Use

ELECTRICAL CORD

The cord of this appliance was selected to reduce the possibility of tangling in or tripping over a longer cord. If more length is needed, use an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) - Listed, NOM, or appropriate agency-approved extension cord rated no less than 15-amperes and 120 volts (6 amps/220 volts). When using an extension cord, do not let it drape over the working area or dangle where someone could accidental- ly trip over it. Handle cord carefully for longer life; avoid jerking or straining it at outlet and appliance connections.

BEFORE USING THE RICE COOKER FOR THE FIRST TIME, wash the Inner Bowl and Lid with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

NOTE: Your Rice Cooker can help you cook rice the way you like it — soft and fluffy or firm and tender.

■ Cooking Rice - using the measuring scoop

provided, measure out required quantity.

For Model RC500 - up to 10 SCOOPFULS

■ Remember - one cup (150 grams) of

uncooked rice makes about three cups of

cooked rice.

■ Measure and place the rice in the Inner

Bowl of the Cooker. Be sure the heating

plate is cool before cooking.

whistle. Avoid this hot steam. Do not place the Cooker under cabinets because of escaping steam.

■Push the power cord into inlet socket on the Cooker, then plug it into an outlet. The ‘WARM’ will light up.

■Press the switch button down to start. The ‘COOK’ will light up.

NOTICE!

Push switch down to cook

■ Add cold water to the exact level indicated

on the side of the bowl. For example, for 4

scoopfuls of uncooked rice, fill with water

to the “4” level mark. By adding too much

water you may cause the unit to boil over.

■ Taste and hardness will vary depending

on the quality of rice and length of time it

is cooked. For a softer, fluffier rice add a

little more water. For a firmer, crunchier

rice add a little less water. Note that

brown rice takes longer to cook than

white rice and requires more water. For

the first few times you may need to

experiment to suit your taste.

■ Before placing the Inner Bowl into the

Cooker, check that the heating plate and

outside of the Bowl are clean and dry.

This is important to ensure proper contact

between heating plate and Inner Bowl.

■ Place the Lid on the Cooker. As the rice

expands and cooks, steam will come out

of the Vent in the Lid and you may hear it

■When cooking is completed, the Cooker will automatically switch to ‘WARM’ — the ‘COOK’ light will go out and the ‘WARM’ light will glow. The rice will be kept warm.

■Loosen the rice with a fork and use as required.

■The ‘WARM’ cycle is designed to continue until the unit is unplugged. The rice can be kept in the unit on ‘WARM’ for up to 5 hours. Beyond this time will cause loss of flavor, color and nutrients.

■DO NOT interfere with the automatic switch mechanism by preventing it from switching to the ‘WARM’ cycle. DO NOT immediately depress the switch again after it has begun the ‘WARM’ cycle.

■After use, unplug from the outlet and remove the power cord from the inlet socket of the Cooker.

■Always clean the Cooker thoroughly as soon as possible after each use.