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KNOW YOUR RICE COOKER
HOW TO USE YOUR RICE COOKER
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Knob
Lid
Steaming Basket
Inner Pot
Keep Warm Light
Cook Light
Power Switch
Handles
Heating Unit
Handle
Measuring Cup
Rice Ladle
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1. | Measure the amount of rice you would like to cook. A 2⁄ 3 cup (160 ml) |
| MEASURING CUP is included with your RICE COOKER. Filling the MEASURING |
| CUP with uncooked rice will make about 2 cups of cooked rice. NOTE: The RICE |
| COOKER is capable of cooking up to 10 MEASURING CUPS of uncooked rice. |
| Many varieties of rice can be used, including basmati, wild rice, black rice, |
| Arborio, risotto, saffron rice, short and long grain. Do not use instant rice with |
| this RICE COOKER. Whole grains such as barley can also be prepared with the |
| RICE COOKER. Follow package directions. |
2. | Wash the measured rice in a separate bowl, if desired. |
3. | Put rice in the INNER POT and add water. Approximately 11⁄ 2 plastic measuring |
| cups of water per 1 plastic measuring cup of rice. For every additional cup of |
| uncooked rice increase water by 1 cup. For example, to cook 4 cups of |
| uncooked rice, add 41⁄ 2 MEASURING CUPS of water. Adjust the amount of water |
| to your personal taste. |
4. | Brown rice will take longer to cook. We suggest adding an additional 3⁄4 cup of water. |
5. | Set the INNER POT into the rice cooker. Make sure that the INNER POT is in |
| direct contact with the HEATING PLATE by turning it slightly from left to right |
| until it properly fits onto the heating plate. |
| NOTE: If the outside of the INNER POT is wet when placed in the RICE COOKER, |
| this may cause a crackling noise until the unit heats up. Also, this may damage |
| the inner working of the appliance, so always wipe the outside of the pot |
| completely before use. |
6. | Cover with the LID. WARNING: Do not operate this appliance uncovered – |
| steam is generated during use. |
7. | Plug the cord into a 120 volt AC electrical outlet. Switch the RICE COOKER ON by |
| pushing the button down. Make sure the COOK LIGHT is on. Steaming will begin shortly. |
8. | The switch will pop up and the KEEP WARM LIGHT will come on when cooking is |
| complete. NOTE: The length of steaming time is subject to your own personal taste. |
9. | After cooking it is important to let the rice stand for |
| without removing the LID. Carefully open the LID, taking care to avoid escaping |
| steam. Use the RICE PADDLE, or other long handled utensils, to mix the rice |
| well to allow steam to escape. |
| CAUTION: Steam will escape. Do not touch the INNER POT or HEATING UNIT |
| until they have cooled. |
10. | Allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning. |
11. | Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet when not in use. |
PREPARING YOUR RICE COOKER FOR USE
Clean the LID, INNER POT, RICE PADDLE, STEAMING BASKET and MEASURING CUP, following the cleaning instructions on page 8.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE HEATING UNIT OF YOUR RICE COOKER IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS.
COOKING HINTS
•Washing rice – Bran gives an unpleasant smell to the cooked rice. Be sure to wash rice thoroughly. Washing with water effectively removes bran quickly and thoroughly. NOTE: Some rice suppliers suggest not washing rice because vitamins may be lost .
•After use, wash the INNER POT, STEAMING BASKET and LID in warm, soapy water.
•Rinse thoroughly and dry.
•Avoid keeping the RICE COOKER in operation:
-When there is only a small amount of rice left in the INNER POT
-When RICE PADDLE and/or MEASURING CUP is inside the RICE COOKER
-To warm up cold rice
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