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Smart Programs and Cooking Ratios

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The cooking times and temperatures for all Smart Programs are controlled 
automatically (according to the volume of ingredients to be cooked) and are  
not user-adjustable.

Smart 

Program

Grain to 

Liquid Ratios

Cooking Time

Cooking Time 

Adjustment

Cooking Temperature

White Rice

1:1.5

Automatic 

25–60 min per vol

N/A

212°F / 100°C

Not user-adjustable

Brown Rice

1:2

Automatic 

40–90 min per vol

Quinoa

1:1.5

Automatic 

3 –60 min per vol

Mixed 

Grains

*

1:2

Automatic 

40–90 min per vol

Steam

N/A

Default: 10 min

User-adjustable 

Range: 5–60 min 

212°F / 100°C 

 

Not user-adjustable

Sauté

*

N/A

Default: HI, 30 min

User-adjustable 

Range: 1–30 min 

User-adjustable

LO: 221°F / 105°C

HI: 320°F / 160°C 

Oatmeal

1:3

Default: 50 min

User-adjustable 

Range: 20–60 min

212°F / 100°C

 

Not user-adjustable

Auto 

Keep Warm

N/A

Default/Max:12 hrs

N/A

User-adjustable 

LO: 149°F / 65°C

HI: 176°F / 80°C

Keep Warm

N/A

Default/Max: 10 hrs

User-adjustable

**

 

Range: 1hr–10 hrs

User-adjustable 

LO: 149°F / 65°C

HI: 176°F / 80°C

* Zest 20 Cup model ONLY.
** Keep Warm cooking time is NOT user-adjustable when used in conjunction with Smart 
Programs for Automatic Cooking.

Summary of Contents for Zest 20C

Page 1: ...nd 20 Cup User Manual Welcome Important Safeguards Product Specifications Initial Setup Product Parts and Accessories Control Panel Initial Test Run Smart Programs Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Wa...

Page 2: ...to cook healthy delicious meals more easily and in less time We have partnered with chefs authors and bloggers to compile a collection of recipes that we hope you enjoy Happy cooking Download the FREE...

Page 3: ...y Mode 12 Cancel 12 Buttons 12 Smart Programs 12 Adjust and Save Cooking Time 12 Adjust and Save Cooking Temperature 12 Keep Warm 12 Delay Start 13 Resent Individual Smart Program 13 Reset all Smart P...

Page 4: ...se the inner pot for cooking 6 This appliance is NOT to be used by children or by persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used...

Page 5: ...for North America Do not use with power converters or adapters 19 CAUTION Spilled food can cause serious burns A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from grabbing enta...

Page 6: ...he Keep Warm function on for more than 12 hours 25 To prevent damage or deformation do not use the inner cooking pot on a stovetop or burner 26 To reduce the risk of electrical shock cook only in the...

Page 7: ...Litres 860 W 120 V 60 Hz 3 kg 6 61 lbs in 11 42 L 11 26 W 11 42 H cm 29 L 28 6 W 29 H Read this manual carefully and completely and retain for future reference Failure to adhere to safety instructions...

Page 8: ...the appliance Place the appliance on a stable level surface away from external heat sources Read and follow Care and Cleaning instructions to clean the appliance before first use Do not remove safety...

Page 9: ...ns Before using the Zest verify that all parts are accounted for Zest Rice Grain Cooker Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product Lid Handle Control Panel Heating Ele...

Page 10: ...Product Parts and Accessories 10 Zest Rice Grain Cooker Accessories Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product Inner Pot Steamer Tray Rice Spoon Measuring Cup...

Page 11: ...rograms White Rice Brown Rice Oatmeal Quinoa Steam Saut Zest 20 Cup Mixed Grains Zest 20 Cup Smart Program Indicator Located above each Smart Program button the LED illuminates when a Smart Program is...

Page 12: ...e Select a Smart Program then use the buttons to adjust the cooking time in increments of 10 minutes The adjusted cooking time is saved when the Smart Program begins Only applicable to Oatmeal and Ste...

Page 13: ...to the Saut Smart Program Reset Individual Smart Program With the cooker in Standby mode press and hold the Smart Program button you wish to reset for 5 seconds The cooker beeps to indicate that it h...

Page 14: ...re running Display changes to MM SS when less than 10 minutes of cooking time remains Indicates the time remaining in the Delay Start cycle or Smart Program cooking time remaining when using the Oatme...

Page 15: ...conds Note If Delay Start is on the display indicates the countdown to the delayed start time When cooking begins the rice cooker counts down the remaining cooking time 2 Press Cancel to stop a Smart...

Page 16: ...using the Saut Smart Program The Zest also offers the Keep Warm Smart Program to keep any food warm for up to 10 hours Keep Warm 1 When in Standby mode press Keep Warm to select the Keep Warm Smart P...

Page 17: ...Mixed Grains 1 2 Automatic 40 90 min per vol Steam N A Default 10 min User adjustable Range 5 60 min 212 F 100 C Not user adjustable Saut N A Default HI 30 min User adjustable Range 1 30 min User adj...

Page 18: ...Return the inner pot to the cooker base and close the lid ensuring it clicks 6 Plug the power cord into a 120 V outlet The display indicates OFF 7 Press Steam to select the Steam Smart Program 8 Press...

Page 19: ...the cooker base Ensure all grease and food debris is fully removed Optionally spray with non stick cooking spray before adding food Hand Wash Lid Clean after each use Wipe with a soft damp cloth or sp...

Page 20: ...fter cooking completes open the cooker and quickly fluff the rice or grains then close the lid and let the cooker sit for an additional 5 10 minutes Not enough water or liquid Add to 1 cup water mix a...

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