Cuisinart FRC-800 manual Cleaning and Care, Reheating

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
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.
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