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6. Close the cover securely and plug the rice cooker into a 120 volt wall outlet.
7. Press the one-touch control down and the red Cook light will illuminate.
Important:
Never hold down the control as this will damage the unit.
Caution:
During cooking and warming it is normal for steam to escape from the cover vent. To prevent steam burns,
keep hands and face away from the vent.
8. When cooking is complete the unit automatically switches to the WARM mode and the amber WARM light will
illuminate.
Allow rice to stand for approximately 10 minutes before opening the cover to ensure optimum texture and moisture
levels.
9. Open cover, gently fluff rice using paddle provided, and serve.
Caution:
Use caution when opening the cover as hot steam may escape. Hot steam can cause burns.
Note:
The rice pot features a premium nonstick finish for stick-free cooking. To help protect this special surface, use
the paddle which was included with your rice cooker. Using metal utensils in the rice pot may damage the nonstick
finish.
10. Do not leave rice in the pot on the WARM setting for more than 8 hours. Always unplug the rice cooker when the unit
is not in use.
wHITE RICE COOKING CHART
See special instructions below for cooking brown rice.
RAW WHITE
RICE
WHITE RICE
WATER MARKING
(inside removable pot)
LIQUID
MEASUREMENT
APPROXIMATE
COOKING TIME*
(minutes)
APPROXIMATE COOKED
RICE YIELD
(6 ounce cup)
1 rice scoop
1 line
10 ounces (290 ml)
17 to 20
2 cups
2 rice scoops
2 line
16 ounces (470 ml)
19 to 23
4 cups
3 rice scoops
3 line
22 ounces (650 ml)
22 to 26
6 cups
4 rice scoops
4 line
28 ounces (830 ml)
25 to 31
8 cups
The rice measuring scoop provided is equal to 180 ml or 6 ounces.
The maximum capacity for this rice cooker is 8 cups of cooked rice. Do not place more than 4 rice scoops of uncooked
white rice into the unit at one time.
*Cooking times may vary depending on household voltage. The higher the voltage the shorter the cooking time; the lower
the voltage the longer the cooking time.
Special Instructions for Cooking Brown Rice:
Do not cook more than 2 rice scoops of brown rice. For 1 rice scoop of
brown rice use the same water mark as for 1 rice scoop of white rice. For 2 rice scoops of brown rice measure out 3 rice
scoops (18 ounces or 540 ml) of water and add to the pot.
To Steam Food:
1. When steaming only, pour 1 rice measuring scoop of water into the rice pot.
2. Make sure the exterior of the rice pot is dry and clean and then place the pot into the cooker base. Fill steaming basket
with desired food. Position the filled basket onto the rim of the rice pot.
3. Close the cover securely and plug the rice cooker into a 120 volt wall outlet.
4. Press the one-touch control down and the red Cook light will illuminate. Refer to the steaming chart on page 4 for
approximate steaming times and set a timer for the suggested time.
Caution:
During cooking and warming it is normal for steam to escape from the steam vent in the cover. To prevent
steam burns, keep hands and face away from the vent.
5. Once the suggested time is up, carefully open the cover to check for doneness. If cooking is complete, unplug the rice
cooker.
6. Using hot pads, grasp the two handles on the sides of the steamer basket and immediately lift the basket out of the
pot. Remove food from steaming basket.