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Notes on Steaming and Rice
NOTES ON COOKING RICE
• Brown rice takes longer to cook and requires more water than white rice due to the extra bran layers on the
grains. The water lines in the inner pot are meant for white rice only. Please see the chart on page 11 for
brown rice cooking ratios.
• Brown rice, wild rice and rice mixes vary in their make-up. Some variations may require longer cooking times
and/or additional water in order to achieve optimum results. Refer to the individual package instructions for
cooking suggestions.
• The measuring cup included adheres to rice industry standards (180mL) and is not equal to one U.S. cup.
The chart above refers to cups of rice/water according to the measuring cup provided.
• Do not place more than 9 cups of uncooked rice into this appliance at one time. The maximum capacity of
this unit is 9 cups uncooked rice which yields 18 cups of cooked rice
NOTES ON STEAMING
• Since most vegetables only absorb a small amount of water, there is no need to increase the amount of
water with a larger serving of vegetables.
• Always keep the lid closed during the entire steaming process. Opening the lid causes a loss of heat and
steam, resulting in a slower cooking time. If you find it necessary to open the lid, you may want to add a
small amount of water to help restore the cooking time.
• Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times.
• The steaming chart is for reference only. Actual cooking time may vary.
• No more than 4 cups (uncooked) of rice may be prepared in the rice cooker when simultaneously
steaming. Cooking more than 4 cups of rice will cause the steam tray to fit improperly into the rice cooker
which will affect cooking results as well as create a risk of injury.
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Using the Pasta | Rice Gourmet™
CAUTION:
• Do not open lid when
in use.
• Make sure the outside
surface of the inner
pot is completey dry
before placing into
the rice cooker. If
cooking pot is
returned to cooker
when wet it will
damage this product,
causing it to
malfunction.
TO COOK RICE:
• What you’ll need:
Inner Pot
1. Using the measuring cup provided, measure out the desired amount of rice. One cup refers to one
full, level cup. Cooked rice expands to double the amount of dry rice; for example cooking 2 cups
of raw rice will yield 4 cups of cooked rice.
2. Rinse rice in a mesh strainer or other separate container (do not rinse rice in the inner pot) until the
water becomes relatively clear. Place rinsed rice into the inner pot.
3. Using the measuring cup provided or the measurement lines inside the inner pot, add the
appropriate amount of water to the inner pot. A helpful rice/water measurement guide is included
on page 11 of this manual for reference. The water lines in the inner pot are meant for white rice only;
brown rice and rice mixes require additional water (see note below). Smooth over the top of the rice
with the rice paddle so that the surface is level to ensure even cooking.
4. Place the inner pot in the rice cooker, making sure that the outside surface of the pot is dry. Place
the lid over the rice cooker and plug power cord into a wall outlet.
5. To begin cooking, press the White Rice button (or Brown Rice button if cooking brown rice). The White
Rice indicator light will illuminate. Once cooking is complete, the rice cooker will automatically
switch to keep warm mode.
6. After cooking, use an oven mitt to remove the lid and use the rice paddle to stir the rice. This will
release excess moisture and give the rice a fluffier texture. Then, close the lid and allow to remain in
warm mode for 5-10 minutes. This will ensure optimal rice texture and moisture level.
7. Press the Warm/Off button and unplug the rice cooker to turn off the power. It is not recommended
to leave rice on “keep warm” mode for more than 12 hours.
BROWN RICE
Brown rice takes longer to cook and requires more water than white rice due to the extra bran layers on the
grains. The water lines in the inner pot are meant for white rice only. See the cooking guide on page 11 for
water/rice measurements for brown rice. Allow brown rice 1-2
½
hours to cook, depending on the amount being
prepared.
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