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Panda Multi-Function Mini Rice Cooker by Yum Asia
3.6
HOW TO USE THE DELAYED START (PRESET) FUNCTION
The ‘PRESET’ function is a useful timer/delayed start feature; this allows you to set the appliance to have your rice or
food ready at a specific time.
The ‘PRESET’ function is available for all settings (apart from QUICK). To set the timer, press the ‘MENU’ touch button
and select a cooking programme. Then press the ‘PRESET’ button. The ‘PRESET’ indicator will then light up. By pressing
the ‘Hr’ and ‘Min’ touch buttons you can select the time when you want the cooking cycle to finish. Press the ‘START’
touch button, the cooker will start to count down and the cooking cycle will complete at the time you specified.
Suggested timings for the ‘PRESET’ function
Function
RICE
PORRIDGE
STEAM
SLOW COOK
Preset timings
70 mins to
24 hrs
70 mins to
24 hrs
1 hr to
24 hrs
130 mins to
24 hrs
Note
– be aware that perishable foods should not be left for long periods of time when you have set the ‘PRESET’
function as they may spoil.
4. TIPS TO COOKING GREAT TASTING RICE
4.1
HOW TO COOK PERFECT RICE
Measure the rice accurately!
Use the measuring cup provided as other cup sizes may be different measurements. Make
sure you level the rice off at the top of the cup.
Rinse the rice!
Place the rice into a sieve or a bowl and pour fresh, cold water on top. Stir the rice loosely by hand and
drain the water. Do this 2-3 times until the water you are rinsing with runs clear.
Be accurate with the water!
The amount of water in the inner
bowl prior to cooking greatly affects the texture of the cooked
rice. The more water you use, the softer the rice will be when
cooked. We recommend after washing the rice, you place in the
inner bowl, then top up with water to the corresponding line on
the inner bowl – fill to the underside of the line, this will give you
perfect rice. If you prefer it softer, fill to the top of the line; if you
prefer it harder, fill to 2-3mm below the line.
Stir and loosen!
once the appliance has switched to ‘KEEP WARM’, if possible, stir and loosen the rice straight away with
the provided spatula. This helps release excessive moisture and results in nice, perfect fluffy rice.