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HELPFUL HINTS
• If you misplace the measuring cup, a ¾ standard US cup is an exact
replacement.
• To add more flavor to rice, try substituting a favorite meat or vegetable broth or
stock. The ratio of broth/stock to rice will be the same as water to rice.
• For approximate rice cooking times and suggested rice/water ratios, see the
“Rice/Water Measurement Table” on
page 8.
• 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.
• Steaming times vary depending upon the cut of meat being used.
• To ensure meat tastes its best, and to prevent possible illness, check that meat
is completely cooked prior to serving. If it is not, simply place more water in the
inner pot and repeat the cooking process until the meat is adequately cooked.
• Rinse rice prior to cooking to remove excess bran and starch. This will help
reduce browning and sticking to the bottom of the pot.
• Want perfect brown rice without the wait? Use the
DELAY TIMER
. Simply add
rice and water in the morning and set the
DELAY TIMER
for when rice will be
needed that night.
• All charts are only a general measuring guide. As there are many different kinds
of rice available, rice/water measurements may vary.
• The countdown feature is an excellent way to plan your meal. Adding the steam
tray allows you to ensure rice and steamed food will finish cooking at the same
time.
• Refer to the steaming tables for meats and vegetables on
page 18
for hints and
approximate steaming times. See the “Rice/Water Measurement Table” included
on
page 8
for approximate rice cooking times.
•
SOUP
is also great for chili.
•
DELAY TIMER
can also be applied to
BROWN RICE, GRAINS
and
PORRIDGE
.
• Cooking cycle will begin at approximately the last hour of remaining time on
DELAY TIMER
for
WHITE RICE
.
• Cooking cycle will begin at approximately the last hour and a half of remaining
time on
DELAY TIMER for BROWN RICE, GRAINS
and
PORRIDGE.
