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PREPARATION FOR USE
1.
Clean the glass lid, cooking pot and accessories in warm soapy water.
2.
Rinse and dry well.
Important:
DO NOT IMMERSE THE HEATING BODY OR CORD OF THE RICE COOKER
IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
3. Never force the Selector Level to stay in the COOK mode after it has moved up to
POWER/READY.
4.
Always ensure that the cooking pot contains liquid when you plug the appliance in to the
mains and switch on.
5.
Remember that the Rice Measuring Cup is not a standard measuring cup. When filled, it
measures approximately ¾ of a cup.
6.
Never wash the removable parts of the cooker in a dishwasher.
These parts are not
dishwasher safe!
7.
If the outside of the cooking pot is wet when it is placed into the heating body, it may
cause a crackling noise while the unit heats up. It may also cause the inner workings of
the appliance to fail so wipe the outside of the cooking pot completely dry before use.
COOKING RICE
General Information
Rice is grown on marshy land that flood easily. It does not need to be milled or ground; only the
outer husks must be removed, leaving behind what is known as brown or whole rice, the most
nutritious of rice.
Information has recently been published about healthier ways to eat, by consuming less fat, less
protein and more complex carbohydrates in our diets. Because brown rice is about 8% protein,
87% carbohydrate and almost no fat, it is a perfect ingredient in a healthy diet.
Because rice is a valuable source of carbohydrates, it is starchy by nature. To obtain fluffier, less
starchy rice, you can rinse the rice before cooking. But by rinsing or soaking rice, you loose some
of the vitamins, which are water soluble. Please refer to your rice package directions for specific
instructions.
