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• Washing rice – Bran gives an unpleasant smell to the cooked rice. Be sure to
wash rice thoroughly. Washing with water effectively removes bran quickly
and thoroughly. NOTE: Some rice suppliers suggest not washing rice because
vitamins may be lost.
• After use, wash the INNER POT, STEAMING BASKET and LID in warm, soapy
water.
• Rinse thoroughly and dry.
• Avoid keeping the RICE COOKER in operation:
- When there is only a small amount of rice left in the INNER POT
- When RICE PADDLE and/or MEASURING CUP is inside the RICE COOKER
- To warm up cold rice
COOKING HINTS
HOW TO USE YOUR RICE COOKER
1. Measure the amount of rice you would like to cook. A
2
⁄
3
cup (160 ml)
MEASURING CUP is included with your RICE COOKER. Filling the MEASURING
CUP with uncooked rice will make about 2 cups of cooked rice. NOTE: The RICE
COOKER is capable of cooking up to 10 MEASURING CUPS of uncooked rice.
Many varieties of rice can be used, including basmati, wild rice, black rice,
Arborio, risotto, saffron rice, short and long grain. Do not use instant rice with
this RICE COOKER. Whole grains such as barley can also be prepared with the
RICE COOKER. Follow package directions.
2. Wash the measured rice in a separate bowl, if desired.
3. Put rice in the INNER POT and add water. Approximately 1
1
⁄
2
plastic measuring
cups of water per 1 plastic measuring cup of rice. For every additional cup of
uncooked rice increase water by 1 cup. For example, to cook 4 cups of
uncooked rice, add 4
1
⁄
2
MEASURING CUPS of water. Adjust the amount of water
to your personal taste.
4. Brown rice will take longer to cook. We suggest adding an additional
3
⁄
4
cup of water.
5. Set the INNER POT into the rice cooker. Make sure that the INNER POT is in
direct contact with the HEATING PLATE by turning it slightly from left to right
until it properly fits onto the heating plate.
NOTE: If the outside of the INNER POT is wet when placed in the RICE COOKER,
this may cause a crackling noise until the unit heats up. Also, this may damage
the inner working of the appliance, so always wipe the outside of the pot
completely before use.
6. Cover with the LID. WARNING: Do not operate this appliance uncovered –
steam is generated during use.
7. Plug the cord into a 120 volt AC electrical outlet. Switch the RICE COOKER ON by
pushing the button down. Make sure the COOK LIGHT is on. Steaming will begin shortly.
8. The switch will pop up and the KEEP WARM LIGHT will come on when cooking is
complete. NOTE: The length of steaming time is subject to your own personal taste.
9. After cooking it is important to let the rice stand for 5-10 minutes of steaming
without removing the LID. Carefully open the LID, taking care to avoid escaping
steam. Use the RICE PADDLE, or other long handled utensils, to mix the rice
well to allow steam to escape.
CAUTION: Steam will escape. Do not touch the INNER POT or HEATING UNIT
until they have cooled.
10. Allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning.
11. Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet when not in use.
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2
3
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5
Knob
Lid
Steaming Basket
Inner Pot
Keep Warm Light
Cook Light
Power Switch
Handles
Heating Unit
Handle
Measuring Cup
Rice Ladle
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2
3
5
7
6
4
Cook
Keep W
arm
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10
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Clean the LID, INNER POT, RICE PADDLE, STEAMING BASKET and MEASURING CUP,
following the cleaning instructions on page 8.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE HEATING UNIT OF YOUR RICE COOKER IN WATER OR
OTHER LIQUIDS.
PREPARING YOUR RICE COOKER FOR USE
KNOW YOUR RICE COOKER
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