Oster Oster Rice Cooker Care & cleaning, How To Use Your Steaming Basket While Cooking Rice

Vegetable	cooking time
Asparagus	8	- 10 min
Bean Sprouts	3	- 4 mi
Beans: Green, wax, french cuT	8	- 10 min
Broccoli	11		-13 min
Brussels Sprouts	11		-13 min
Cabbage, Shredded	6	- 8 min
Cabbage, Wedges	14		- 16 min
Carrots	8	- 10 min
Cauliflower	11		-13 min
Celery	8	- 12 min
Collard Greens, Spinach	6	- 11 min
Mushrooms (fresh, sliced)	3	- 4 min
Pea Pods	4	- 6 min
Squash (Acorn, butternut)	13		- 16 min
Zucchini	10		- 12 min

*Altitude affects the temperature at which water boils and thus the cooking time. It’s especially true at high altitudes where longer cooking times are necessary. We have outlined a general guide to follow. Test for desired consistency when cooking times indicated have been reached. As you cook with this appliance, adapt times and measurements to your own personal tastes.

How To Use Your Steaming Basket While Cooking Rice

1Follow steps 1-4 under the HOW TO USE YOUR RICE COOKER.

2Place the STEAMING BASKET on the rim of the INNER POT.

3Add food to the STEAMING BASKET and put the LID on the appliance. Switch to COOK position for the appropriate time as shown in the chart. NOTE: Use the STEAMING TIME Guide to determine when to add food to the STEAMING BASKET. Cooking 6 Oster® measuring cups of finished rice takes approximately 30 minutes. Most vegetables can be added about 10 minutes before rice has finished cooking. Rice cooking times can vary depending on the type of rice being cooked and preferred rice texture. Adjust steaming time as desired.

4Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.

care & cleaning

This appliance should be cleaned after every use.

1Unplug the rice cooker when not in use and before cleaning. Never immerse HEATING UNIT, cord or plug in water or any other liquids. Allow the RICE COOKER to cool completely before cleaning.

NOTE: Use the RICE LADLE or wooden utensil to stir and remove food from the INNER POT. DO NOT use metal utensils.

2To clean the HEATING UNIT, lightly wipe the exterior with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.

3The INNER POT is coated with a non-stick coating to make clean up easier. To clean, remove the INNER POT from the rice

cooker and fill with hot water from the tap. Let it sit for a while and then wash with hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry.

4The inner pot, lid, rice ladle and measuring cup are dishwasher safe.

5Make sure that the grains of rice do not stick to the heating plate in the bottom of the heating base. If this occurs, remove immediately. If grains of rice are stuck onto the heating plate, a non-abrasive pad can be used to remove it. Polish the area for good contact between the heating plate, and the bottom of the INNER POT.

NOTE: Do not use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads or steel wool to clean the RICE COOKER.

6Do not use bleach, vinegar or other harsh chemicals to clean the RICE COOKER.

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