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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
READ BEFORE USING THE RICE COOKER FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Read all instructions.
• Wash inner pot, steaming rack, cover, measuring cup and rice paddle in warm, soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Never immerse outer pot in water.
• Never place liquid in the outer pot; place it only in the inner pot.
• Never try to force cook lever to stay in the “Cook” position after it has shifted automatically
to the “Warm” position.
• Always place inner pot inside outer pot before plugging in the rice cooker.
• When plugging in the cooker, always be sure inner pot contains liquid, or be ready to add oil,
butter or margarine immediately to the inner pot.
• Save these instructions and refer to them often.
NOTE:
Always wipe down the outer surface of the inner pot before placing it inside the cooker.
Any moisture remaining on inner pot surface may cause a crackling noise while the unit is heating
up. Except for actual cooking area, keep all surfaces dry to prevent damage to the inner workings
of the appliance while it is in operation.
HOW TO USE
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. It may be plugged into a standard electrical outlet.
TO USE
1. Place inner pot inside outer pot. Rotate inner pot slightly to make sure that it is well seated on
the heating plate.
2. Measure desired amounts of rice and water into inner pot: Use only clean water in
water reservoir.
(a) If measuring cup provided is used, 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield approximately
2-3 cups of cooked rice.
Remember that this measuring cup when filled holds slightly
more than half of the amount held by a standard U. S. 1-cup measure.
For softer rice,
increase by 1-2 tablespoons the amount of water mixed with rice cover.
(b) If package directions are followed, using a standard measuring cup to measure rice and
water may be preferred.
3. Plug unit into a standard 120-volt outlet. The WARM light will immediately go on.
4. To begin cooking rice, push down on the cook lever located on front of unit. The WARM light
will go off, and the COOK light will immediately come on to indicate that rice is beginning
to heat.
NOTE:
Cook lever will not work unless inner pot is in place and filled with water and rice. If inner
pot is removed for any reason, the unit will automatically stop heating, the COOK light will go off,
and the WARM light will go on again to indicate that unit is still plugged in.
Do not remove cover
while rice is cooking.
5. When rice has finished cooking, cooker will automatically switch off, COOK light will go out and
WARM light will go on again. Cooking time will take approximately 25-30 minutes for long-grain
white rice and approximately 35-40 minutes for brown rice, which takes longer to cook.
6. After steaming, rice may be seasoned to taste with salt, pepper, butter, etc.
7. Rice will be ready to serve immediately, but if preferred,
rice may be allowed to stand in
cooker on WARM for 10 to 15 minutes before cover is removed and rice is served.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS
Inner Pot
Lid
Outer Pot (Base)
Warm Light
Cook Light
Measuring
Cup
Cook Lever
Rice
paddle
Steaming Rack
LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS
1. Never pull or yank on the cord or the appliance.
2. To insert plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into outlet.
3. To disconnect appliance, grasp plug and remove it from outlet.
4. Before each use, inspect the line cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are
found, this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the line cord
replaced. Please return it to our Service Department or to an authorized service
representative.
5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue stress
on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and break.
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE, OR IF APPLIANCE
WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
ELECTRIC CORD
An extension cord may be used with care; however,
the marked electrical rating shall be at least
as great as the electrical rating of this appliance.
The extension cord should not be allowed to
drape over the tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
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