USING YOUR RICE COOKER
Before First Use:
1. Read all instructions and important safeguards.
2. Remove all packaging materials and make sure items are received in good condition.
3. Tear up all plastic bags as they can pose a risk to children.
4. Wash lid, steam vent and accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Remove inner pot from rice cooker and clean with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to cooker.
6. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
• Do not immerse the rice cooker base, cord or plug in water at any time.
To Cook Rice:
1. Using the measuring cup provided, measure out the desired amount of rice. One full, level cup of uncooked rice will yield 2 cups of cooked rice. The measuring cup provided adheres to rice industry standards (180mL) and is not equal to one U.S. cup (240 mL).
2. Rinse rice in a separate container until the water becomes relatively clear; drain.
3. Place rinsed rice in the inner pot.
4. Using the measuring cup provided or the water measurement lines located inside the inner pot, add the appropriate amount of water. If you are making brown rice, follow the rice/water measuring guide for brown rice located on page 9 of this manual. Do not use the water measurement lines inside the inner pot for brown rice, they are intended for white rice only.
5. For softer rice, allow rice to soak for
6. Making sure that the exterior of the inner pot is clean, dry and free of debris; set the inner pot in the rice cooker. Snap the lid closed and plug the power cord into a wall outlet.
* To avoid loss of steam and longer cooking times, do not open the lid at any point during the cooking process.
7. To begin cooking, press the "WHITE RICE" or "BROWN RICE" button, depending on the type of rice to be cooked. The cooking mode indicator light will illuminate. Once cooking is complete, the rice cooker will automatically switch to keep warm mode.
8. After cooking, open 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 the unit to remain on warm mode for
9. Press the "WARM/OFF" button to turn off the rice cooker. If the “WARM/OFF” button is not pressed, the rice cooker will remain in keep warm mode. It is not recommended to leave rice on keep warm mode for more than 12 hours.
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