Black & Decker RC600 User Manual

Rice Cooker 1.8 Litres

Series RC500 English, see page 2

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Olla Arrocera de 1,8 Litros

Series RC500 Español, consulte la página 5

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RC500

Household Products Limited de México S. de R.L. de C.V.

700W 220V

~ 50/60 Hz

English

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

■ Read all instructions carefully.

■ Avoid touching hot surfaces — use

handles or knobs. Avoid hot steam escaping from the Vent in the Lid.

■ To protect against electrical hazards, do

not allow water or other liquids to spill onto the plug or cord, or to enter the switch mechanism or power cord inlet socket. Do no immerse these parts, or the body of the Cooker in water or other liquids.

■ Always use Rice Cooker on a dry, level

surface. Never put liquid into the outer pot, only into the Inner Bowl.

■ Lift and open cover carefully to avoid

scalding and allow water from condensation to drip into the Cooking Bowl.

■ Close supervision is necessary when an

electrical appliance is used by, or near children.

■ Turn OFF and unplug from outlet when not

in use; allow to cool before disassembling parts and before cleaning.

■ Extreme caution must be used when

moving an appliance containing hot water or other liquids.

■ Do no operate any appliance with a

damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped, or damaged in any manner. Return the complete appliance to your nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

■ The use of attachments not

recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause hazards.

■ Do not place any part of this appliance on

or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

■ Always attach the cord to the inlet socket

on the Cooker first, then plug into an outlet. To disconnect, turn power OFF and remove plug from power point first.

■ Do not use appliance for other than

intended use of food preparation and service. This appliance is intended for household use only.

■ Do not use outdoors.

■ Keep the space between the Inner Bowl

and the heating plate clean and free from any foreign particles.

IMPORTANT

SAFEGUARDS

ENGLISH

1. Lid with Vent

2. Inner Bowl

3. Cooker

4. Measuring Scoop

5. Spatula

6. Keep Warm Indicator Light

7. Cook Indicator Light

8. ON Switch

How To Use

NOTE: Your Rice Cooker can help you cook

rice the way you like it — soft and fluffy or firm and tender.

■ Cooking Rice - using the measuring scoop

provided, measure out required quantity.

For Model RC500 - up to 10 SCOOPFULS

■ Remember - one cup (150 grams) of

uncooked rice makes about three cups of cooked rice.

■ Measure and place the rice in the Inner

Bowl of the Cooker. Be sure the heating plate is cool before cooking.

■ Add cold water to the exact level indicated

on the side of the bowl. For example, for 4 scoopfuls of uncooked rice, fill with water to the “4” level mark. By adding too much water you may cause the unit to boil over.

■ Taste and hardness will vary depending

on the quality of rice and length of time it is cooked. For a softer, fluffier rice add a little more water. For a firmer, crunchier rice add a little less water. Note that brown rice takes longer to cook than white rice and requires more water. For the first few times you may need to experiment to suit your taste.

■ Before placing the Inner Bowl into the

Cooker, check that the heating plate and outside of the Bowl are clean and dry. This is important to ensure proper contact between heating plate and Inner Bowl.

■ Place the Lid on the Cooker. As the rice

expands and cooks, steam will come out of the Vent in the Lid and you may hear it

whistle. Avoid this hot steam. Do not place the Cooker under cabinets because of escaping steam.

■ Push the power cord

into inlet socket on the Cooker, then plug it into an outlet. The ‘WARM’ will light up.

■ Press the switch button

down to start. The ‘COOK’ will light up.

■ When cooking is completed, the Cooker

will automatically switch to ‘WARM’ — the ‘COOK’ light will go out and the ‘WARM’ light will glow. The rice will be kept warm.

■ Loosen the rice with a fork and use as

required.

■ The ‘WARM’ cycle is designed to

continue until the unit is unplugged. The rice can be kept in the unit on ‘WARM’ for up to 5 hours. Beyond this time will cause loss of flavor, color and nutrients.

■ DO NOT interfere with the automatic

switch mechanism by preventing it from switching to the ‘WARM’ cycle. DO NOT immediately depress the switch again after it has begun the ‘WARM’ cycle.

■ After use, unplug from the outlet and

remove the power cord from the inlet socket of the Cooker.

■ Always clean the Cooker thoroughly as

soon as possible after each use.

Push switch

down to cook

NOTICE!

ELECTRICAL CORD

The cord of this appliance was selected to reduce the possibility of tangling in or tripping over a longer cord. If more length is needed, use an Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Listed, NOM, or appropriate agency-approved extension cord rated no less than 15-amperes and 120 volts (6 amps/220 volts). When using an extension cord, do not let it drape over the working area or dangle where someone could accidentally trip over it. Handle cord carefully for longer life; avoid jerking or straining it at outlet and appliance connections.

BEFORE USING THE RICE COOKER FOR THE FIRST TIME, wash the Inner Bowl and Lid with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

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