How to Use Your Rice Cooker
PREPARING YOUR RICE COOKER FOR USE
Clean the LID, INNER POT, RICE SPATULA and MEASURING CUP, following the user maintenance instructions.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE HEATING UNIT OF YOUR RICE COOKER IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUID.
Measuring your rice is of extreme importance. Please do not discard the "rice cooker" measuring cup that is provided with this unit. This
"rice cooker" measuring cup is the standard unit of measurement for this product. When this manual instructs you to add 8 cups of rice
and add the corresponding amount of water to the "8" marking on the INNER POT, the instructions are referring to the "rice cooker"
measuring cup that is included, not a standard U.S. measuring cup.
Cups of Uncooked Rice
Please use the measuring cup provided
8 Cups
6 Cups
4 Cups
2 Cups
1.
Measure the amount of rice you would like to cook. A 3/4 cup (180 ml) measuring cup is included with your rice cooker. The
"rice cooker" measuring cup makes approximately 2 1/4 cups of cooked rice.
NOTE: The rice cooker is capable of cooking up to 8 full "rice cooker" 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 until the water is clear.
3.
Place rice in the INNER POT and add the corresponding amount of water. For example, if you are making 8 cups of uncooked
rice, add water to the "8" mark on the inner bowl.
NOTE: Brown rice will take longer to cook than white rice.
4.
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.
5.
Cover with the LID. WARNING: Do not operate this appliance uncovered – steam is generated during use that could cause
burns or other serious injuries.
6.
Plug the cord into a 120-volt AC electrical outlet. Switch the rice cooker ON by pushing the button down. Make sure the
COOK indicator light is illuminated. Steaming will begin shortly.
7.
The switch will pop up and the KEEP WARM indicator light will come on when all the water in the rice cooker has evaporated.
NOTE: You may need to add more water and set the rice cooker to COOK more than once depending on your own personal
tastes.
8.
After cooking, the KEEP WARM indicator light will illuminate. It is important to let the rice stand for 10-15 minutes of steaming
without removing the LID. Carefully open the LID, taking care to avoid escaping steam. Use the rice spatula, or other long
handled utensil, 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.
9.
Allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning.
10. Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet when not in use.
Water added to line on pot
#8 level marking
#6 level marking
#4 level marking
#2 level marking
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