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added 2 cups of raw rice, add water to line 2 
(white rice only).

 5.  

Cover the cooking bowl with lid. Make sure the 
steam vent is facing toward the back of the unit.

  6. Plug in unit.
 7.  

Set to the cook position by pressing the switch 
down. The Cook LED light will be illuminated.

 8.  

Rice cooker will heat and cook the rice. 
Cooking time will vary, depending on the 
amount and type of rice or grain being cooked.

 9.  

Once the rice is cooked, the unit will automati-
cally switch to the Warm setting and the Warm 
LED will be illuminated. The unit will stay in 
Warm mode until the unit is unplugged from 
the outlet.

10.  For best texture, allow cooked rice to rest in 

Warm mode for 5 to 10 minutes.

11.  Once you are ready to serve the rice, lift the lid 

away from you.

12.   Fluff rice with paddle or utensil suitable for 

nonstick cookware.

13.  Lift and remove cooking bowl from rice cooker 

using potholders. 

Cooking Rice and Steaming

1.  Clean and prepare your vegetables, seafood, fish 

or poultry.

2.  Follow steps 1 to 8 under the Cooking Rice

section (page 4).

3. Fill the steaming tray with open end facing up.
4.  Place the filled steaming tray on top of the 

cooking bowl at the appropriate time for food 
being steamed. See Steaming Guide (page 7), for 
approximate cooking times. 

5. Place lid on top of the steaming tray.
6.  When the appropriate cooking time has elapsed, 

unplug the unit.

Steaming Only

1. Make sure unit is unplugged.
2.  Fill cooking bowl with the suggested amount of 

water based on the Steaming Guide.

3. Fill the steaming tray with open end facing up.
4.  Place the filled steaming tray on top of the 

cooking bowl.

5. Place lid on top of the steaming tray.
6.  When water is completely evaporated, the unit 

will automatically switch to the Warm setting and 
the Warm LED will be illuminated. The unit will 
stay in Warm mode until the unit is unplugged 
from the outlet. Do not allow bowl to boil dry.

7.  For best results, unplug unit immediately 

after the unit switches to Warm, to prevent 
over-cooking.

Reheating Rice

1. Make sure unit is unplugged.
2.  To reheat rice, add ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) of cold 

water per cup of cooked rice.

3. Stir to mix.
4. Place lid on top of the cooking bowl.
5.  Plug in unit and set to the cook position by 

pressing the switch down. The Cook LED light 
will be illuminated.

6.  Once the rice is cooked, the unit will automati-

cally switch to the Warm setting and the Warm 
LED will be illuminated. The unit will stay in Warm 
mode until the unit is unplugged from the outlet.

CLEANING AND CARE

 1.  Unplug your Cuisinart

®

 Rice Cooker/Steamer and 

allow it to cool before cleaning.

2.  Place cooking bowl, steaming tray and lid in the 

dishwasher or wash with warm, soapy water. If 
food sticks to the surface, fill with warm, soapy 
water and allow to soak before cleaning. 

3.  If scouring is necessary, use a nonabrasive 

cleanser or liquid detergent with a nylon pad 
or brush. 

4.  Wipe base of unit with a soft, damp cloth or 

microfiber towel. 

NEVER IMMERSE BASE OF 

UNIT IN WATER.

5.  Make sure all parts are cool before storing. Store 

unit in a clean, dry place. 

 

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Summary of Contents for CRC-400

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION RECIPE BOOKLET Rice Cooker Steamer For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product always read the instruction book carefully before using CRC 400...

Page 2: ...rd and possible fire or electrocution hazard do not let cord contact hot surfaces including a stove 12 Extreme caution must be used when moving any appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids 13...

Page 3: ...for other tasks Cleaning up the nonstick bowl is quick and easy and there is virtually no maintenance Your rice cooker can be used for more than just rice It is a simple way to cook pilafs Simply turn...

Page 4: ...as possible The rice cooker can be used to steam vegetables seafood and some meats while cooking the rice Use our recipes as a guide then create your own combinations When steaming vegetables clean th...

Page 5: ...bowl with the suggested amount of water based on the Steaming Guide 3 Fill the steaming tray with open end facing up 4 Place the filled steaming tray on top of the cooking bowl 5 Place lid on top of t...

Page 6: ...in the chart All rice grain is measured in the rice cooker cup All water liquid is measured in a standard liquid measuring cup Rice Grain Serves Amount Rice in Rice Cooker Cups Amount Water Liquid in...

Page 7: ...ounces inch slices 1 cups 15 minutes Green beans 4 ounces 1 to 1 slices 1 cups 8 9 minutes Peas snow 4 ounces Whole tipped and topped strings removed 1 cups 11 minutes Peas edible 4 ounces Whole tipp...

Page 8: ...e Wild Pecan Rice here to make a Waldorf type salad with apples and dried cran berries This naturally flavored rice makes a great side dish Makes 2 cups 4 servings 1 cups Rice Cooker Konriko Wild Peca...

Page 9: ...hopped cilantro Stir gently to combine Transfer to a decorative bowl to serve If not serving immediately cover and refrigerate Remove from refrigerator 30 min utes before serving Nutritional informati...

Page 10: ...ir with a whisk until emulsified Add miso and oil Nutritional information per tablespoon Calories 64 81 from fat carb 3g pro 1g fat 6g sat fat 1g chol 0mg sod 184mg calc 5mg fiber 0g Miso is available...

Page 11: ...Place cooking bowl in Cuisinart Rice Cooker Steamer Place butter in bowl Cover and turn on cook 2 minutes Add celery and shallot to melted butter stir with rice paddle Cover cook 2 minutes Add the ric...

Page 12: ...10 Nutritional information per serving Calories 108 16 from fat carb 19g pro 3g fat 2g sat fat 0g chol 1mg sod 197mg calc 13mg fiber 3g Creamy Parmesan Risotto with Asparagus Use vegetable stock to m...

Page 13: ...with Snow Peas Makes 2 cups 4 entr e servings or 6 side dish servings 2 cups standard liquid measure water teaspoon saffron threads tablespoon extra virgin olive oil tablespoon unsalted butter 2 table...

Page 14: ...Red Beans Rice This version of the traditional long cooking New Orleans dish can be made in less than 30 minutes in the Cuisinart Rice Cooker Steamer Makes 4 cups 4 ounces smoked chicken or turkey an...

Page 15: ...he steaming tray on top of the cooking bowl and cover Let stand 5 minutes Transfer the rice and veg etables to a medium bowl along with the steamed chicken and shrimp and mung bean sprouts Drizzle the...

Page 16: ...37g fat 7g sat fat 1g chol 194mg sod 691mg calc 85mg fiber 2g Risi e Bisi with Shrimp The traditional Venetian comfort food Rice and Peas is taken a step further and garnished with steamed shrimp to m...

Page 17: ...cooked for 32 minutes Nutritional information per serving Calories 485 19 from fat carb 58g pro 39g fat 10g sat fat 3g chol 92mg sod 589mg calc 54mg fiber 4g Teriyaki Steamed Chicken with Cranberry Wi...

Page 18: ...r turkey andouille sausage has much less fat than traditional pork andouille It can be found in many well stocked grocery stores Smoked turkey kielbasa can be substituted Nutritional information per s...

Page 19: ...arranties expressly exclude any defects or damages caused by accessories replacement parts or repair service other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart These warranties do not cover any d...

Page 20: ...products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever Try some of our other countertop appliances and cookware and Savor the Good Life www cuisinart com G IB 4932D Any other trademarks or service mar...

Page 21: ...IB 4932D 229x152MM Saddle Stitched 20PP 4C CMYK 1C BK 1C BK 1C BK Version no Fold Size Coating Color Cover Inside Date OCT 15 2010 Co ordinator Sophie 120gsm gloss artpaper Gloss Varnishing in cover M...

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