Important Cord Information
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to
fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord
may be used if care is properly exercised in its use.
If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance. The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over unintentionally.
Connect the power supply cord to a 120VAC electrical outlet only.
Getting Acquainted
Before using for the first time, become
familiar with the Bento
™
electric cooker
parts (Fig. A). For your convenience, a
plastic fork and spoon are provided to
prevent scratching the nonstick surface.
Pull apart to separate them. Do not use
metal utensils.
Wipe the cooker base with a damp cloth
before initial use.
Never immerse the
cooker base in water or any other liquid.
Wash the cover, egg holder, fork, and spoon
in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry.
The large compartment of your Bento
™
electric cooker will hold 1 package of
ramen or fresh-packed (not dry) udon
noodles, or 8 frozen Chinese dumplings/
potstickers.
How to Use
1. Place the cooker base on a dry, level surface. To avoid steam damage to cabinets, position the unit so it is not directly under
cabinets. Unwrap the cord from the back of the cooker base (Fig. B, page 4).
IMPORTANT:
Do not plug unit in until you have
completed steps 2 through 5 below, as preheating will alter the cooking times.
2. Add water up to the fill lines in both compartments of the cooker base.
NOTE:
If you choose to cook in only one compartment,
you must still add water to the compartment that is not being used.
• Large compartment:
1½ cups
• Small compartment:
¼ cup
3.
If cooking only noodles or dumplings, skip steps 4 and 5.
4. If veggies or other ingredients are to be added to the cooked ramen (see “Serving Suggestions” on page 3), gather those ingredi-
ents and do any necessary prep work, such as peeling, shredding, or mincing.
Reminder:
Do not plug in until eggs/veggies are in
place. Preheating the water will alter cooking times.
5. Set the egg holder in the small compartment. Place 1 or 2 eggs and/or veggies in the egg holder. When cooking 2 eggs, position
the veggies between and/or on top of the eggs. Place the cover on the unit so the vents are towards the back.
6. Plug the cord into a 120VAC electrical outlet. Whenever the unit is plugged in, the power light will illuminate and the unit will
heat.
7. A.
If cooking eggs and/or veggies WITH noodles or dumplings :
Cook eggs and/or veggies for 7 minutes when making ramen noodles, 8 minutes when making udon noodles, or 5 minutes
when making dumplings. When time is up, remove the cover. Add an unwrapped package of noodles or dumplings to the
large compartment. Place the cover back on the unit; if cooking udon noodles, leave the cover off. Cook 3 more minutes when
making noodles or 5 more minutes when making dumplings.
B.
If cooking ONLY noodles or dumplings:
Bring the water to a boil. Add an unwrapped package of noodles or dumplings to the large compartment. Place the cover on the
unit; if cooking udon noodles leave the cover off. Cook noodles for 3 minutes or dumplings for 5 minutes.
2
Cover
Fig. A
Egg
holder
Fork and spoon
Vents
Side handles
Cooker base
Power light
Pour spout
Cord storage
Base handles
Center handle
Fill lines
