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