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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Some kernels of rice do
not seem fully cooked
• The rice was not allowed
to finish cooking
• There was not enough
water in the cooking
bowl .
• Once the switch on the
rice cooker automatically
switches to keep warm,
allow rice to rest for 15
minutes before serving .
• Add a few more
tablespoons of water
and cook a little longer
by pushing the control
switch back to cook .
Check the rice again
when the appliance
automatically switches
back to warm and has
rested for 15 minutes .
Rice cooking bowl is
not as clean as I would
like .
• Starch built up on sides
and bottom of the bowl .
• Fill the bowl with
hot soapy water and
let stand for several
minutes; then use a
nylon scrubber along
sides and bottom .
Rinse well .
Rice boils over .
• Too much rice is being
cooked .
• There is too much water
for the amount of rice .
• Make sure to cook no
more than maximum
amount suggested in the
Use and Care Manual .
The amount of rice to
be cooked should match
the water markings on
the bowl .
• Add a small amount
(1 Tbs .) of butter or oil to
water before cooking .
Rice is too dry .
• There is too much rice or
not enough water .
• Use the rice measuring
cup that comes with
the appliance . The rice
measure provided holds
¾
cup (6 fluid oz .) of
uncooked rice .
Rice is gummy .
• There is too much water
or not enough rice .
• Add water to match
water markings on the
rice bowl . Make sure you
have the correct ratio of
¾
cup (6 fluid oz) rice to
1 cup water marking .
If additional assistance is needed, please contact our consumer service team at
1-800-231-9786 .
RECIPES
CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
6 cups chicken broth or stock
1/2 lb . boneless rotisserie chicken
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups medium width noodles
3/4 cup diced onion
2 Tbsp . chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp . cumin
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in cooking bowl in order listed . Place bowl into rice
cooker and plug in the appliance; the Warm indicator light will come on . Push
down the control switch to Cook . Place the lid on the cooker .
Set kitchen timer and cook for 20 minutes . Test noodles for doneness . Place
the lid back on the cooker . If necessary, cook several minutes longer until
noodles are tender . Serve immediately .
If desired, serve with hot garlic bread .
SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 (24 oz .) jar marinara sauce
2 1⁄2 cups water
1/2 lb . dry spaghetti, broken in half
1 lb . fully cooked, frozen meatballs
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 Tbsp . chopped parsley
1 tsp . dried Italian herbs
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in rice cooker bowl .
Place bowl into rice cooker; cover with lid . Plug in rice cooker and push
control switch down to cook .
Cook 25 to 30 minutes or until pasta is tender .
Turn rice cooker off and let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving . If desired, top
spaghetti with Parmesan cheese .