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Notes on Steaming and Rice

NOTESON COOKING RICE

• Brownrice takeslonger to cookand requiresmore waterthan white ricedue to the extrabran layerson the
grains. The waterlines in theinner pot are meantfor whiterice only. Pleasesee the charton page 11 for
brownrice cookingratios.
• Brownrice, wildrice and ricemixes vary intheir make-up. Some variationsmay requirelonger cookingtimes
and/oradditionalwaterin order to achieveoptimumresults. Referto the individualpackageinstructionsfor
cookingsuggestions.
• Themeasuringcup includedadheres to riceindustrystandards (180mL)and is notequal to oneU.S. cup.
Thechart aboverefers to cupsof rice/wateraccordingto the measuringcup provided.
•Do not place morethan 9 cups of uncookedriceinto this applianceat one time. The maximumcapacity of
thisunit is 9 cupsuncooked ricewhich yields18 cups of cookedrice

NOTESON STEAMING

• Since most vegetablesonlyabsorb a smallamount of water,there isno need to increasethe amountof
waterwith a largerservingof vegetables.
• Always keepthe lid closedduring the entiresteamingprocess. Openingthe lidcauses a loss ofheat and
steam,resultingin a slowercooking time. If you find it necessaryto openthe lid, youmay want to add a
smallamountof water to helprestore the cookingtime.
• Altitude,humidity andoutside temperaturewillaffect cookingtimes.
• The steamingchart is for referenceonly. Actual cookingtime may vary.
• No more than 4 cups(uncooked)of rice may beprepared in therice cookerwhen simultaneously
steaming. Cookingmore than4 cups of rice willcause the steamtray to fitimproperlyinto the rice cooker
whichwill affectcookingresults as wellas create a riskof injury.

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Using the Pasta | Rice Gourmet™
CAUTION:
• Do notopen lid when
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surfaceof theinner
potis completeydry
beforeplacinginto
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TO COOK RICE:

• Whatyou’ll need: InnerPot
1. Using the measuring cup provided, measure out the desired amount of rice. One cup refers to one
full, level cup. Cooked rice expands to double the amount of dry rice; for example cooking 2 cups
of raw rice will yield 4 cups of cooked rice.
2. Rinse rice in a mesh strainer or other separate container (do not rinse rice in the inner pot) until the
water becomes relatively clear. Place rinsed rice into the inner pot.
3. Using the measuring cup provided or the measurement lines inside the inner pot, add the
appropriate amount of water to the inner pot. A helpful rice/water measurement guide is included
on page 11 of this manual for reference. The water lines in the inner pot are meant for white rice only;
brown rice and rice mixes require additional water (see note below). Smoothover the top of the rice
with the rice paddle so that the surface is level to ensure even cooking.
4. Place the inner pot in the rice cooker, making sure that the outside surface of the pot is dry. Place
the lid over the rice cooker and plug power cord into a wall outlet.
5. To begin cooking, press the White Rice button (or Brown Rice button if cooking brown rice). The White
Rice indicator light will illuminate. Once cooking is complete, the rice cooker will automatically
switch to keep warm mode.
6. After cooking, use an oven mitt to remove the lid and use the rice paddle to stir the rice. This will
release excess moisture and give the rice a fluffier texture. Then, close the lid and allow to remain in
warm mode for 5-10 minutes. This will ensure optimal rice texture and moisture level.
7. Press the Warm/Off button and unplug the rice cooker to turn off the power. It is not recommended
to leave rice on “keep warm” mode for more than 12 hours.
BROWNRICE
Brownrice takeslonger to cookand requiresmore waterthan white ricedue to the extrabran layerson the
grains. The waterlines in theinner pot are meantfor whiterice only. Seethe cooking guideon page 11 for
water/ricemeasurementsfor brown rice. Allow brown rice1-2 ½hours tocook, dependingon the amountbeing
prepared.
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