Rival RC161 warranty HOW to USE Your Rice Cooker, Cover with the LID, Cooking Hints

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HOW TO USE YOUR RICE COOKER

Measuring your rice is of extreme importance. Please do not discard the "rice cooker" measuring cup that is provided with this unit. This “rice cooker” measuring cup is the standard unit of measurement for this product. When this manual instructs you to add 7 cups of rice and add the corresponding amount of water to the "7" marking on the INNER BOWL, the instructions are referring to the “rice cooker” measuring cup that is included, not a standard U.S. measuring cup.

1.Measure the amount of rice you would like to cook. A 3/4 cup (180 ml) measuring cup is included with your rice cooker. The "rice cooker" measuring cup makes approximately 2 1/4 cups of cooked rice.

NOTE: The rice cooker is capable of cooking up to 7 full "rice cooker" 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 until the water is clear.

3.Place rice in the INNER POT and add the corresponding amount of water. For example, if you are making 7 cups of uncooked rice, add water to the "7" mark on the inner bowl.

NOTE:Brown rice will take longer to cook than white rice.

4.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.

5.Cover with the LID.

WARNING: Do not operate this appliance uncovered – steam is

HOW TO USE YOUR RICE COOKER (CONTINUED)

generated during use that could cause burns or other serious injuries.

6.Plug the cord into a 120-volt AC electrical outlet. Switch the rice cooker ON by pushing the button down. Make sure the COOK indicator light is illuminated. Steaming will begin shortly.

7.The switch will pop up and the KEEP WARM indicator light will come on when all the water in the rice cooker has evaporated.

NOTE: You may need to add more water and set the rice cooker to COOK more than once depending on your own personal tastes.

8.After cooking,the KEEP WARM indicator light will illuminate. It is important to let the rice stand for 10-15 minutes of steaming without removing the LID. Carefully open the LID, taking care to avoid escaping steam. Use the rice ladle, or other long handled utensil, 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.

9.Allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning.

10.Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet when not in use.

COOKING HINTS

•Rinse rice – Bran gives an unpleasant smell to cooked rice. Be sure to rinse rice thoroughly. Rinsing with water effectively removes bran quickly and thoroughly. NOTE: Some rice suppliers suggest not rinsing rice because vitamins may be lost.

•After use, wash the INNER POT and LID in warm, soapy water.

•Rinse thoroughly and dry.

•DO NOT keep the rice cooker in operation:

When there is only a small amount of rice left in the POT. When rice ladle is inside the rice cooker.

To warm up cold rice.

* DO NOT let water in the INNER POT boil dry.

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