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GENERAL USE
BEFORE FIRST USE
• Remove all packing material, any stickers, and the plastic protector from over the power
plug.
• Select a location where this unit is to be used. Place the unit on a stable, heat resistant
surface, free from cloth, liquids and any other flammable materials. Ensure that the unit
has enough space all the way around and above it to allow heat and steam to flow without
damage to cabinets, walls or over head cupboards.
• Remove and save instruction booklet.
• All parts of the NutriChef Grain & Rice Cooker need to be thoroughly cleaned before
being used for the first time (see ‘Care and Maintenance’).
• Place the clean, dry cooking bowl in the cooking base.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR GRAIN & RICE COOKER
• It is not necessary to preheat the grain & rice cooker before use.
• The cooking bowl gets hot. When in use, always use oven mitts or potholders when
touching any outer or inner surface of the appliance.
• During the first few minutes of use you may notice some light smoke and a slight odour.
This is normal.
• As the grain cooks, steam will escape through the steam vent cap. Position the grain
cooker so the steam vent is facing away from cabinets, walls or over head cupboards.
CAUTION:
Do not place hand over steam vent while cooking. The hot steam may cause burns.
• Use the plastic serving spoon (or a wooden spoon) to stir and remove grain. Do not use
metal utensils that can scratch the non-stick cooking bowl.
• Do not fill the cooking bowl higher than recommended. There are different maximum fill
levels for different ingredients. Refer to the cooking charts provided.
• When the grain cooker is plugged in, three dashes will blink on the display screen,
indicating that the appliance is on standby and ready to program.
• Display screen indicates that the cooker is in use: solid numbers with a blinking colon
sign (:) or dashes flashing in a clockwise rotation.
• The display will show how many minutes it has been in
keep warm mode. After 30 minutes the appliance will beep
three times and turn itself off.
• When a function is complete (except for the steam
function), the appliance will beep three times and go into
keep warm mode for 30 minutes.
QUINOA
LENTILS
BEANS
COUSCOUS
WHITE
PORRIDGE
SOAK
STEAM
KEEP
WARM
BROWN
SUSHI
RISOTTO
