9
(arrow symbol) and turn clockwise to
(unlock symbol). Wash the vent and
lower cavity with warm water and soap
after every use.
TIPS AND HINTS
RICE
•
Do not open lid during cooking, as
steam will escape and this will affect
the cooking time and taste.
• We recommend rinsing all imported rice
(except for risotto rice). Place rice in a
medium bowl and cover with water. Do
not use the cooking pot. Swirl until the
water appears cloudy, then drain in a fine
mesh strainer. Fill the bowl with fresh
water and repeat until water is clear or
nearly clear.
• Some people wash domestic rice, which
is often vitamin enriched. This removes
the starch and makes it less sticky, but it
also washes away some of those vitamins.
• Sushi rice and most brown rice should
always be rinsed before cooking. Follow
the directions on your package of rice.
• When measuring rice with your rice cooker
cup, level it off with a knife or spatula.
• Adding a teaspoon of vegetable oil to rice
or coating the cooking pot lightly with
nonstick cooking spray will result in rice
with separated, less sticky grains.
• After adding rice to the cooking pot,
level it off to cover the entire bottom of
the pot so it cooks evenly.
• The taste of the water will affect the taste
of the rice. If you do not like the taste of
your tap water, use filtered water.
• Rice can be cooked in liquids other than
water. Use low-fat, low-sodium meat or
vegetable stocks/broths. Fish stock or
clam broth may be used for seafood-
flavored rice.
• When making rice, open the rice cooker
as soon as the audible tone sounds to
indicate cooking cycle is complete. Stir
rice with the rice paddle or a wooden
spoon – this prevents rice from hardening
or getting sticky.
• For combination dishes of rice, steamed
vegetables, seafood, poultry and/or
meats, use our recipes as a guide and
then create your own.
GRAINS
• We recommend rinsing most grains prior
to cooking. This process removes excess
starch and produces a cooked result that
has more separated grains.
• Some people have sensitivities to grains
and rinsing them can help remove some
of those aggravating triggers.
• While grains can stay on Keep Warm in
the unit up to 6 hours, it is recommended
that upon finishing cooking, that the lid is
opened and grains are fluffed with a
paddle or fork. They can then sit on Keep
Warm for longer.
• Some grains contain high starch content.
The Steam Release Vent may need to be
occasionally wiped with a cloth to
prevent excess foaming and dripping.
• Always use cold, filtered water when
cooking grains for the best flavor.
• Always refer to the cooking charts on
page 12 for grain-to-water ratios – rice
cookers require different measurements
than standard stovetop preparations.
OATS
• Oatmeal can be cooked with either water,
milk, alternative milks, or a combination
of those listed.
• Adding a pinch of salt and warm spices
enhances the flavor of the cooked oats.
• Finished oatmeal should be stirred well
prior to serving.
• For rolled oats, cooking is complete in
approximately 15 minutes. A 4 beep tone
will sound when ready.
RISOTTO
• Use the Sauté program to sauté
aromatics and/or vegetables, toasting
rice, and reducing liquid.
• The Risotto program is uniquely
programmed to gently cook risotto rice
