Hamilton Beach 37536 How to Make Rice, Plastic Rice-Measurer Information, Rice Water, w WARNING

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How to Make Rice	w WARNING	Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking pot. Never place water or
		food directly into the base.
		BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash cooking pot following Cleaning instructions; dry thoroughly.

PLASTIC RICE-MEASURER INFORMATION

1.Do not throw away the plastic rice-measurer that came with your unit. This is an important tool in using your rice cooker successfully and its size is standard in the rice industry. One rice-measurer cup does not equal one standard U.S. cup (plastic rice-measurer is 6 oz./180 ml or approximately 3/4 U.S. cup). When directed to use “1 cup” for either rice or water, this means use one full, level rice-measurer cup. Most rice package directions are listed in terms of rice-measurer cups.

2.The most important detail when cooking rice is the ratio of rice to water. A good general ratio is two parts water to one part rice (please see illustration below). If for some reason you lose or misplace the plastic rice-measurer, measure BOTH rice and water using a standard U.S. cup–your rice will turn out just as well. To prevent overflow and/or overheating, do not exceed the 10-Cup Line when both rice and water are added to cooking pot.

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Add desired amount of uncooked rice to pot; then fill with water to corresponding water line. Example: For 3 cups of rice, add 3 level rice- measurer cups of rice, and then add water to the “3” line. Do not exceed 10-Cup fill line.

Carefully place cooking pot straight down on base. Make sure cooking pot is securely seated by rotating the pot left and right. NOTE: Make sure bottom of cooking pot is not bent or warped, or it will not conduct heat correctly.

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