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6. Place the lid on the cooker.
Important: Always keep the steam vent cover open when cooking.
Note: Always keep the tempered glass lid on the cooking bowl while cooking.
7. Plug into a standard electrical outlet. The Warm (CALENTAR) light comes on.
8. Press down the On switch. The Cook (COCINAR) light comes on and cooking begins.
As the soup or stew cooks, steam may come out through the steam vent on the lid.
Caution: Do not put your hand over the steam vent as you may get burned with the
hot steam.
9. Set your kitchen timer for desired cooking time.
Note:
The On switch on the cooker is not intended to be an indicator of cooking time for
soups or stews. Always use a kitchen timer.
10. If desired, stir several times during the cooking process.
Caution: When removing the lid, lift away from your body as you may get burned with
the hot steam.
11. Place lid back on the cooker when stirring is done.
12. If desired, check seasoning level during cooking and add additional seasoning to taste.
13. When cooking is complete, unplug the unit.
CAUTION:
Do not keep cooked soups or stews in the Warm (CALENTAR) cycle. Always
unplug the unit after cooking is complete.
FOR BEST RESULTS
1. Choose recipes that will cook in 1 hour or less.
2. Always use a kitchen timer. Do not rely on the On switch on the cooker since it is not
intended to be an indicator of cooking time for soups and stews.
3. Use only boneless meats and poultry that are cut into cubes no larger than 1
1
⁄
2
inches.
It is not necessary to brown the meats before cooking.
4. When cooking rice or pasta in the soup, allow for additional liquid in the recipe.
5. Since most frozen vegetables cook very quickly, it is best to add them at the end of the
cooking time. Stir them into the soup or stew and allow the mixture to cook an
additional 5 to 10 minutes.
Care and Cleaning
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service
personnel.
1. Always unplug the unit before cleaning.
2. Never immerse the unit in water or other liquid.
3. Wash the lid, the steaming basket, the cooking bowl, serving scoop and rice measure in
warm, soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaners or metal scouring pads—they may
scratch the nonstick surface or could result in poor contact with the heating plate.
4. After it has thoroughly cooled, clean the unit by wiping the inside and outside surfaces
with a damp soapy cloth and dry thoroughly.
5. If water accidentally gets into the switch area or onto the heating plate, allow to dry
thoroughly before using the rice cooker.
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