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BEFORE FIRST USE
1-
Read all instructions and important safeguards.
2-
Remove all packaging materials and ensure that all items have been received in good condition.
3-
Tear up all plastic bags as they can pose a risk to children.
4-
Wash steam vent, cooking pot and all other accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse
and dry thoroughly.
5-
Wipe body clean with a damp cloth.
NOTE :
•
Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads or any other object that could scratch.
• During first use of the appliance, smoke or light vapors may occur from the appliance
because of the initial warming process of the materials. This is normal and will
quickly disappear.
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COOKING RICE
Follow these instructions to cook the following types of rice and grains: white and brown
rice, sushi, basmati, quinoa and barley.
IMPORTANT :
Not compatible with parboiled, instant, converted and risotto rice.
Do not steam vegetables or fish while cooking rice.
::: Using the provided rice measure, add rice to the cooking pot.
::: Rinse rice several times to remove excess starch. Drain.
::: Add water using the provided rice measure, as per table (page 10-11). Wipe dry exterior of
cooking pot.
::: Place the cooking pot into the rice cooker. Close the lid securely until a “click” is heard.
::: Plug the power cord into a 120V AC wall outlet. The rice cooker will beep.
::: Press the power button
to turn on the rice cooker. The machine will beep and the panel
will light up blue and display bars « - - - - ».
::: Select the desired function. A red indicator light will appear above the selected function and
the display will show flashing bars « - - - - ».
::: The rice cooker will beep and the flashing bars « - - - - » will change to rolling bars
« - - - - » indicating cooking has begun.
::: The rice cooker will countdown the final 9 minutes of cooking time (12 minutes for brown rice).
::: Once cooking is complete, the rice cooker will beep and automatically shift to the
WARM mode
and the timer will begin. The warm function can be used for a
maximum of 12 hours and will shut off.
::: Once the rice has been served, turn off the rice cooker by pressing the
POWER button
and unplug the rice cooker.
HELPFUL TIPS :
::: For best results, once cooked, mix the rice well with the serving spatula within the first hour.
::: The WHITE RICE button cooks: white rice, white long grain and jasmine.
::: The BROWN RICE button cooks: brown rice, brown long grain, barley and brown basmati.
::: The SUSHI RICE button cooks: glutinous rice (sticky) and calrose.
::: The QUINOA button cooks: white, red and black quinoa.
::: The BASMATI RICE button cooks: white basmati rice.
::: The PILAF button cooks: white rice, white and brown long grain and brown rice.
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