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To prevent damaging the non stick coating on the
appliance always use the plastic rice spoon or other
rubber or wood utensils.
Electrical safety
Before use, check that the mains voltage corresponds to
the voltage on the rating plate.
!
Do not immerse the appliance, power supply cord or
plug in water or other liquid.
This product must be earthed.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Extension cables
As the appliance is earthed and of class I construction,
only use a 3-core extension cable.
When using an extension cable make sure it is correctly
wired and rated for its use.
Overview
This appliance includes some or all of the following features.
1. Control lever
2. Keep-warm indicator
3. Cook indicator
Fig. A
4. Rice spoon
5. Measuring cup
Unpacking
Remove all packaging from the appliance.
Wash the cooking bowl, lid, steaming tray, measuring cup
and serving spoon in warm sudsy water before first use.
Use
Measuring the rice (fig. A & B)
The measuring cup (5) can be used to measure the rice.
Each cup of uncooked rice normally gives two bowls of
cooked rice. Do not exceed the quantities indicated on the
inside of the cooking bowl (6).
Measure the rice with the measuring cup (5).
Determining the required water quantity (fig. A & B)
The amount of water required is indicated on the scale (7) on
the inside of the cooking bowl (6).
Measure the water quantity with the measuring cup (5)
according to the table below.
Rice quantity Water quantity
RC1005
1 cup
2 cups
2 cups
3 cups
3 cups
3.5 cups
4 cups
5 cups
RC1805
4 cups
5 cups
6 cups
7 cups
8 cups
9 cups
10 cups
11 cups
Cooking rice (fig. B)
Warning!
Do not interfere with the automatic action of the control
lever by preventing it from switching to the warm mode.
Exercise caution when handling the appliance as the
cooking bowl and accessories get hot during use.
These may remain hot for some time after use.
Steam can escape from the unit when the accessories or
lid is removed.
Do not use the cooking bowl to wash the rice.
Measure the rice.
Wash the rice thoroughly under cold running water to
remove excess starch.
Put the washed rice into the cooking bowl (6).
Add the required amount of water.
Put the cooking bowl into the appliance.
Ensure the cooking bowl is correctly fitted in good contact
with the heating plate (8).
Plug the supply cord into a suitable electric supply.
The cook indicator (3) will light up.
Press the control lever (1) to start the cooking process.
The cook indicator will go out when the cooking process is
finished. After that the keep-warm indicator (2) will light up
automatically.
Note: For the best rice results stir the rice just after the keep-
warm indicator comes on. Stirring the rice with he rice spoon
allow the steam to escape. This will give fluffier rice.
Cleaning and maintenance
Warning!
Before cleaning and maintenance, remove the
plug from the socket and allow the appliance to cool.
Do not wash any part of the appliance in a dishwasher.
Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.
Do not use scouring pads.
If necessary, use a mild detergent to remove spots.
Do not use any abrasive or solvent based cleaner.
Warning!
Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other
liquid.
