Functions
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Step 5
Add water using the following ratios:
White Rice = 1 cup water : 1 cup rice
Brown Rice = 1
1
⁄
2
cups water : 1 cup rice
(see table on Page 12 for more details)
Step 6
Lock the lid into position.
Step 7
Plug into a 230/240 volt power outlet and then
switch the power on at power outlet. The red light on
the ‘Start’ button will begin to flash.
Step 8
An arrow will appear on the LCD screen aligned to
the ‘Cook’ function. If Quick Cook or Porridge/Soup
functions are required, press the ‘Menu’ button once
to select ‘Quick Cook’ function or twice to select
‘Porridge/Soup’ function.
Step 9
To commence cooking, press the ‘Start’ button. The
red light on the ‘Start’ button will illuminate. Two
dashes will appear on the LCD screen and remain
until 12 minutes before the end of the cooking time
when ’12 MIN’ shows on the screen and counts down
in 1-minute increments (for ‘Cook’ function only).
Step 10
When cooking is complete, the Syncro Rice Cooker
will automatically switch to the ‘Keep Warm’ setting.
The red light on the start button will go out and the
red light on the ‘Keep Warm’ button will illuminate.
The LCD screen will show ‘0’ HR WARM and will count
up in 1-hour increments (up to 24 hours).
Step 11
Open the lid and turn the rice over with the serving
spoon provided. Replace the lid and allow the rice to
stand for 10-15 minutes before serving. This allows
any excess moisture to be absorbed, resulting in a
fluffier rice texture.
Step 12
To stop the ‘Keep Warm’ function, press the Cancel
button and switch off at the power outlet and unplug
the cord.
Rice can be kept in the automatic ‘Keep Warm’
function for up to 24 hours, however for optimal
rice quality limit the Keep Warm to 5-8 hours
only. Do not open the lid until ready to serve
(except for when turning over rice after cooking
is complete or as suggested in the recipes).
Note
Important
•
Always place liquid into the removable cooking
bowl, or be ready to add oil, butter or margarine,
before pressing the ‘Start’ button.
•
To prevent scratching the non-stick surface of the
removable cooking bowl or steaming tray, always
use wooden or plastic utensils.
Operating your Breville Syncro Rice Cooker
continued
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Cook
•
The most common cooking function suitable for
cooking larger quantities up to 10 cups of rice.
•
An arrow will appear on the LCD screen aligned to
the ‘Cook’ function when the rice cooker is turned
on. Press the ‘Start’ button to commence cooking
and two dashes ‘--‘ will appear on the screen.
•
At 12 minutes before the end of the ’Cook’
function, ’12 MIN’ will appear on the LCD screen
and count down in 1 minute increments.
Quick Cook
•
Speeds up the cooking time of the rice, suitable for
cooking small amounts of rice (less than 4 Syncro
Rice Cooker cups).
•
An arrow will appear on the LCD screen aligned to
the ‘Cook’ function when the rice cooker is turned
on. Press the ‘Menu’ button once and the arrow
will align to the ‘Quick Cook’ function. Press the
‘Start’ button to commence cooking and two
dashes ‘--‘ will appear on the LCD screen.
•
Does not show the last 12 minutes of cooking time
on the LCD screen.
Porridge/Soup
•
Can be used to cook porridge and soup.
•
An arrow will appear on the LCD screen aligned to
the ‘Cook’ function when the rice cooker is turned
on. Press the ‘Menu’ button twice and the arrow
will align to the ‘Porridge/Soup’ function. Press the
‘Start’ button to commence cooking and two
dashes ‘--’ will appear on the LCD screen.
•
The Porridge/Soup function will cook for up to 2
hours. Cooking of various amounts of porridge or
soup will have to be monitored throughout the
cooking time (refer Chart on Page 12).
•
Does not show the last 12 minutes of cooking time
on the LCD screen.
Keep Warm
•
When cooking is complete on the Cooking, Quick
Cooking and Porridge/Soup functions, the Syncro
Rice Cooker will automatically switch to the ‘Keep
Warm’ function. The red light on the start button
will go out and the upper red light on the ‘Keep
Warm/Reheat’ button will illuminate. The LCD
screen will show ‘0’ HR WARM and will count up in
1-hour increments (up to 24 hours).
•
The ‘Keep Warm’ function can be selected
independently by pressing the ‘Keep Warm/Reheat’
button once and its upper red light will illuminate.
The start button does not have to be pressed. The
Keep Warm function will commence once the Keep
Warm button has been selected. The LCD screen
will show ‘0’ HR WARM and will count up in 1-hour
increments (up to 24 hours).
•
Rice can be kept in the automatic ‘Keep Warm’
setting for up to 24 hours, however for optimal rice
quality, limit the Keep Warm to 5-8 hours only.
Reheat
•
This function can be selected independently to
reheat cold cooked rice to serving temperature.
•
Loosen the cold cooked rice grains and spray with
water before reheating to prevent rice over-drying,
burning or sticking to the bowl.
•
Press the ‘Keep Warm/Reheat’ button twice (its
lower red light will illuminate) to commence the
reheat function. The start button does not have to
be pressed. The LCD screen will show two dashes
throughout the Reheat function.
ALWAYS OPEN AND LIFT THE LID CAREFULLY TO AVOID SCALDING FROM ESCAPING STEAM.
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