Cuisinart FRC-800A User Manual

INSTRUCTION &

RECIPE BOOKLET

Cuisinart® Rice Plus Multi-Cooker

FRC-800A

with Fuzzy Logic Technology

For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or knobs.

3. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the Rice Plus Multi-Cooker housing, cord or plug in water or any other liquid. If housing falls into liquid, unplug the cord from outlet immediately. DO NOT reach into the liquid.

4. To avoid possible accidental injury, close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use

and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way or is not operating properly. Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Centre for examination, repair or mechanical or electrical adjustment.

7. The use of attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not use the Rice Plus Multi-Cooker for anything other than its intended use.

10. To avoid the possibility of the Rice Plus Multi-Cooker being accidentally pulled off work area, which could result in damage to it or in personal injury, do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

11. To avoid damage to cord and possible fire or electrocution hazard, do not let cord contact hot surfaces, including a stove.

12. Extreme caution must be used when moving any appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

14. Do not operate the Rice Plus Multi-Cooker in water or under running water.

15. To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in removable container. Do not immerse the container in water.

16. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord to the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “Off” then remove plug from wall outlet.

17. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

18. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised.

If a long extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

CONTENTS

Important Safeguards ...............2

Introduction .......................3

Assembly Instructions ...............3

Features and Benefits ...............4

Getting To Know Your Control Panel ...5

Operation .........................6

Setting the Clock ...................6

Cooking Rice/Oatmeal/

Quick Cooking .....................6

Steaming .........................7

Cooking Risotto ...................7

Cooking Soup or Slow Cooking .......8

Keep Warm........................8

Adding Cooking/Keep Warm Time .....8

Reheating .........................9

Cleaning and Care ..................9

Tips and Hints .....................9

Cooking Guidelines ................11

Steaming Guidelines ...............14

INTRODUCTION

The benefits of fuzzy logic are clear with Cuisinart! Whether you are cooking rice, soup, oatmeal or risotto, simmering a stew or steaming your favourite vegetables, our highly intelligent Rice Plus Multi-Cooker automatically adjusts the heat and timing for perfect results every time. It’s easy to use, has an extra large capacity and is beautiful to look at. Now that’s a smart way to cook!

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

1. After unpacking your Cuisinart® Rice Plus Multi-Cooker with Fuzzy Logic Technology, wash the non-stick cooking pot, steaming insert, spoons and measuring cup in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.

2. Wipe all interior and exterior surfaces of the unit with a soft, damp cloth.

3. Place the cooking pot in the base of the unit.

4. Place the steaming rack (open side up), if using, in the cooking pot.

5. Close the lid.

6. Insert the removable cord into the back of the unit.

7. Your Rice Plus Multi-Cooker is now ready for use.

Troubleshooting ...................15

Warranty .........................16

Recipes..........................17

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Steam Release Vent – removes for

easy cleaning

2. Locking Lid with Removable Inner Lid

3. Lid Release Button

4. Handle – stays cool during use

5. Control Panel – see detailed

illustration, page 5

6. Power Cord – removable

7. Steaming Tray – allows you to steam

a variety of foods

8. Aluminum Cooking Pot – non-stick for easy cleaning

9. Rice Cooker Measuring Cup – designed specifically for your Cuisinart Rice Plus Multi-Cooker. 1 rice cooker cup = ¾ standard dry measure.

10. Soup Spoon

11. Rice Paddle

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL

Detailed programming instructions begin on the following page.

1. Start – used to start cooking.

2. Menu – used to select Menu

functions.

3. Finish Time – used to set cooking Finish Time.

4. Hour and Minute – used to change time.

5. Off – used to turn off functions and reset unit

6. Keep Warm – used to change automatic Keep Warm Time and to start Keep Warm function.

7. Time Display – used to change display from Current Time to remaining Countdown Time and Ready Time.

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS

White Rice – use for all white rice varieties (long, medium or short grain). A variety of grains can be cooked using this function: barley, millet, amaranth and couscous.

a. Hard White Rice – use for a harder

rice texture. This function works well when making rice salads.

b. Soft White Rice – use if a softer

rice texture is desired.

Sushi Rice – select when cooking sushi rice. Creates a sticky rice texture.

Brown Rice – use for all brown rice varieties (long, medium or short grain). Also is ideal for these other grains: wheat berries, black rice and wild rice.

Risotto – a specially designed function to provide time to make perfect risotto every time – all in one pot.

Oatmeal – both traditional old-fashioned oats and Irish-style steel cut oats can be used on the Oatmeal setting. The oatmeal function also lets you make a creamy polenta – without the stirring!

Quick Cook – when time is running short, you can bypass the regular White or Brown Rice functions and just use this Quick Cook setting. Not only can you get a quick rice out of it, it is also great for Israeli couscous and rice pilafs as well. Quick Cook can also be used as a sauté function when used with the Slow Cook and Soup function.

Slow Cook – slow cook from start to finish using the Slow Cook function. This function allows the user to adjust the cooking time to meet one’s needs.

Steam – using the provided steaming tray, vegetables to fish to dumplings can all be steamed on this one adjustable function.

Soup – prepare your favourite soup recipe in your Cuisinart Keep the soup warm in the same pot after it has finished cooking with the Keep Warm function.

Reheat – the large capacity of the Rice Plus Multi-Cooker can handle leftovers for the next day. When using this function, just add a little bit of water or broth to the rice to bring back some of the moisture.

Rice Plus Multi-Cooker.

OPERATION

REMINDER

Your Rice Plus Multi-Cooker comes with a 180 ml (12 tablespoons or ¾ of a standard 1-cup measure) measuring cup. All recipes in this Instruction & Recipe Book are written with the rice/grain/cereal measured with the cooker measuring cup. The liquid is measured with a traditional liquid measuring cup (1 cup = 240 ml ).

Only white rice can be cooked to the maximum amount of the Rice Plus Multi-Cooker (8 rice cooker cups).

Note: Even though this is an 8-cup rice cooker, the maximum amount for brown and sushi rice is 6 rice cooker cups.

SETTING THE CLOCK

1. Plug in the Rice Plus Multi-Cooker.

2. Hold down the Hour or Minute button until the display begins to flash. You are now in Set Time mode.

3. Use the Hour and Minute button to select the desired time. Hold button

down to scroll through the digits, or press and release to advance one digit at a time. Be sure the PM indicator is on if a PM time is desired

4. To exit the Set Time mode, press any function button besides Hour or Minute, or do nothing for a period of three seconds.

COOKING RICE/OATMEAL/QUICK COOKING

1. Fill cooking pot with ingredients (see pages 9 to 14 for tips and hints and cooking guidelines).

2. Select the appropriate menu function by pressing the Menu button.

3. Your current selection will be displayed on the LCD screen.

4. Start cooking:

a. To start cooking immediately, press

the Start button.

The white Start LED will light to

indicate that the unit is cooking.

b. To start cooking with a delay, set

your Rice Plus Multi-Cooker to finish cooking at a specific time:

i. Press and hold the Finish Time

button until the four digit Ready Time display begins to flash. You are now in the Finish Time set mode.

ii. Use the Hour and Minute button

to select the desired Ready Time. Hold button down to scroll through the digits, or press and release to advance one digit at a time. Be sure the PM indicator is on if a PM time is desired.

iii. Press the Start button.

The blue Finish Time LED will light.

The Ready Time will be displayed. When the unit begins to cook, the

Finish Time LED will turn off and the Start LED will light.

5. During and after cooking:

a. The current time will be displayed

during the first portion of the cooking process. A tone will sound and the Remaining Time will count down when there are approximately 10 to 15 minutes remaining in the process. For a list of approximated cooking times, see page 10.

b. Once cooking time has expired, the

unit will automatically switch to Keep Warm. The blue Keep Warm LED will light and the LCD will display the remaining Keep Warm Time. The unit will remain on Keep Warm for up to 24 hours. When the Keep Warm Time expires, the unit will turn off automatically.

c. To turn off the unit at any time, press

the Off button.

d. Once you are ready to serve, press

the Lid Release button to open the lid.

e. Fluff contents (if applicable) with

paddle or utensil suitable for nonstick cookware.

f. Lift and remove the cooking pot from

the unit using pot holders.

STEAMING

1. Add 2 liquid measuring cups of water and close lid.

2. Select the Steam menu function by pressing the Menu button.

3. Use the Hour and Minute button to select the desired time (see steaming chart, page 14).

4. Start steaming by pressing the Start button.

a. The white Start LED will light to

indicate that the unit is cooking. The LCD will display your menu selection as well as your Remaining Time.

5. Once the 3 minutes preheat time has expired, the unit will beep to indicate that you can insert the steaming rack into the cooking pot.

6. Fill steaming rack with ingredients, place steaming rack in cooking pot and close lid.

7. Let time continue to run on the Steam function.

8. During and after steaming:

a. To view the current time during

cooking, press the Time Display button.

b. Once cooking time has expired, the

unit will turn off.

Note: The automatic Keep Warm

function does not work for this menu function.

c. To turn off the unit at any time, press

the Off button.

d. Once you are ready to serve, press

the Lid Release button to open the lid.

e. Lift and remove cooking pot from the

unit using pot holders.

COOKING RISOTTO

1. Add oil or butter per your recipe to the cooking pot and select the Risotto function by pressing the Menu button.

2. To start cooking, press the Start button.

The white Start LED will light to indicate

that the unit is cooking.

Note: Do not use the Finish Time

function for risotto.

3. Once the oil/butter is hot, add ingredients to sauté. It is during this time

that you will sauté the rice and reduce the liquid (wine, apple juice if desired).

a. Once the sauté step is complete, add

the broth and any desired spices and close the lid.

4. During and after cooking:

a. The current time will be displayed

during the first portion of the cooking process. The Remaining Time will count down when there are 10 to 15 minutes remaining in the process. For a list of approximated cooking times, see page 10.

b. Once cooking time has expired, the

Note: We recommend serving risotto

immediately for best results. If you use the Keep Warm function, stir more liquid (broth/stock) into the risotto to achieve a creamy texture again.

c. To turn off the unit at any time, press

the Off button.

d. Once you are ready to serve, press

the lid release button to open the lid.

e. Lift and remove cooking pot from the

unit using pot holders.

COOKING SOUP OR SLOW COOKING

1. If sautéing is necessary for your soup or slow cooking recipe, add oil or butter to the cooking pot to sauté soup or slow cooking ingredients, if desired (see recipes for tips and hints). If you do not need to sauté or brown anything before cooking, add soup/slow cooking ingredients and skip to step 4b.

2. Select the Quick Cook function by pressing the Menu button.

3. Start cooking:

a. To start cooking, press the Start

button to heat oil/butter.

The white Start LED will light to

indicate that the unit is cooking.

b. Do not use the Finish Time function

for soup or slow cooking.

4. Once the oil/butter has preheated, add ingredients to sauté.

a. Once the sauté step is complete,

add remaining ingredients and switch to the Soup or Slow Cook function.

b. Using the Hour and Minute button,

set the desired cooking time and press the Start button.

5. During and after cooking:

a. To view the current time during

cooking, press the Time Display button.

b. Once cooking time has expired, the

c. To turn off the unit at any time, press

the Off button.

d. Once you are ready to serve, press

the Lid Release button to open the lid.

e. Lift and remove cooking pot from the

unit using pot holders.

6. Note: If making a recipe that uses raw meat that is not browned first, let soup or slow cook recipe simmer a minimum of 3½ hours.

KEEP WARM

1. Select and start the Keep Warm function by pressing the Keep Warm button.

The blue Keep Warm LED and white

Start LED will light, and the remaining time will start to count down. Default time for Keep Warm is 24 hours.

2. To turn off the unit at any time, press the Off button.

3. Once you are ready to serve, press the Lid Release button to open the lid.

4. Lift and remove the cooking pot from the unit using pot holders.

ADDING COOK/KEEP WARM TIME

1. Start cooking as above.

2. Use the Hour and/or Minute button to change the Remaining Time during Cooking/Keep Warm. The unit will continue to cook/keep warm.

Note: This function will not work

for all cooking functions.

REHEATING

1. Select the Reheat function by pressing the Menu button.

2. Your current selection will be displayed on the LCD screen.

3. Start reheating by pressing the Start button.

a. The white Start LED will light to

indicate that the unit is reheating.

4. During and after reheating:

a. The current time will be displayed

during the first portion of the reheating process. A tone will sound and the Remaining Time will count down when there are approximately 10 to 15 minutes remaining in the process. For a list of approximated cooking times, see page 10.

b. Once reheating time has expired, the

c. To turn off the unit at any time, press

the Off button.

d. Once you are ready to serve, press

the Lid Release button to open the lid.

e. Fluff contents (if applicable) with

paddle or utensil suitable for nonstick cookware.

f. Lift and remove the cooking pot from

the unit using pot holders.

CLEANING AND CARE

1. Unplug your cooker and allow it to cool before cleaning.

2. Cooking pot, steaming rack, steam release vent, inner lid, measuring cup, paddle and spoon can be washed in warm soapy water and rinsed

thoroughly, or washed in the dishwasher. Dry all parts after every use.

If food sticks to the surface of the

cooking pot, fill with warm, soapy water and allow to soak before cleaning.

3. If scouring is necessary, use a nonabrasive cleanser or liquid detergent with a nylon pad or brush.

4. Wipe base of unit with a soft, damp cloth or micro febre towel. NEVER IMMERSE BASE OF UNIT IN WATER.

5. Make sure all parts are cool before storing. Store unit in a clean dry place.

6. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

TIPS AND HINTS

RICE TIPS

• We recommend rinsing all imported rice.

Place rice in a medium bowl and cover with water. Do not use the cooking bowl. Swirl until the water appears cloudy, then drain in a fine mesh strainer. Fill the bowl with fresh water and repeat until water is clear or nearly clear.

• Some people wash domestic (not

imported) rice, which is usually vitaminenriched. This removes the starch and makes it less sticky, but it also washes away some of those vitamins.

• Sushi rice and most brown rice should

always be rinsed before cooking. Follow the directions on the package your rice comes in.

• Brown rice should be kept on the Keep

Warm setting for no more than 2 hours. If kept at that setting longer, the rice may begin to ferment.

• When measuring rice with your rice

cooker cup, level it off with a table knife or spatula.

• Adding a teaspoon of vegetable oil to rice

or coating the cooking bowl lightly with nonstick cooking spray will result in rice with separated, less sticky grains.

• After adding rice to the cooking bowl, level

it off to cover the entire bottom of the bowl so it cooks evenly.

• The taste of the water will affect the taste

of the rice. If you do not like the taste of your tap water, use filtered water.

• Rice can be cooked in liquids other than

water. Use low-fat, low-sodium meat or vegetable stocks/broths. Fish stock or clam broth may be used for seafood-flavoured rice.

• When making rice, open the rice cooker as

soon as the audible tone sounds to indicate cooking cycle is complete. Stir rice with the rice paddle or a wooden spoon – this prevents rice from hardening or getting sticky.

• For combination dishes of rice, steamed

vegetables, seafood, poultry and/or meats, use our recipes as a guide and then create your own.

• The best time to add vegetables to rice is just after the Rice Plus finishes cooking and enters the Keep Warm mode. Stir in chopped raw vegetables, such as green onions, slivered snow peas, shredded carrots, or even grape tomatoes to add texture to the dish – they will warm up while the rice is resting, and if served within 5 to 10 minutes, will retain their unique textures.

• When you don’t have time to monitor or

constantly stir dishes like Risotto and Oatmeal, use your Rice Plus. Just select the specific program and walk away. The unit will go to Keep Warm when food is finished cooking.

• If your recipe calls for salt, add it after

adding liquid, and swirl with the rice paddle or a wooden spoon to evenly distribute it– then level off the rice as evenly as possible.

QUICK COOK

• The Quick Cook function can be used as a sauté function when used in combination with the Slow Cook or Soup function. Use the Quick Cook function as a stovetop burner to sauté and brown meats, as well as vegetables and grains, before selecting the appropriate program to finish cooking a dish.

• You can also use the Quick Cook function

to prepare commercially packaged pilafs, rice and grain mixes. If directed to saute ingredients, select Quick Cook, add specified amount of butter or oil, rice, vegetables, and meat and sauté according to package instructions. Then add liquid, close the lid, and select appropriate cooking function to perfectly finish the job.

KEEP WARM

• The Keep Warm function is a great way to

keep already heated foods warm for serving. It is not meant as a cooking function. Raw meats or foods under the temperature of 60°C should not be cooked using this function.

SOUP/SLOW COOKING

• When using the Soup or Slow Cook

function, the cooking pot should not be filled more than ¾ full.

• Any meats should be browned first before

slow cooking.

STEAMING

• When steaming vegetables, clean them and

trim to a consistent size so they cook evenly.

• When steaming meats such as poultry or

sausage, cut into small, consistently sized pieces (such as “finger strips” or 1 centimetre slices) and arrange in a single layer in the Steaming Basket.

OATMEAL

• Oatmeal should always be well stirred

before serving.

FINISH TIME

• Some foods taste best when served just

after they finish cooking. If you would like rice or other foods to be freshly cooked later in the day, decide on the time you’d like to eat, and program the desired Finish Time.

• If using perishable fresh ingredients, do not

use the Finish Time feature.

• The following are approximate cooking times:

• White rice – 45 minutes

• Brown rice – 1 hour 50 minutes

• Quick rice – 30 minutes

• Soft – 55 minutes

• Hard – 30 minutes

• Risotto – 1 hour

• Oatmeal – 50 minutes

• Sushi – 40 minutes

• Reheat – 35 minutes

COOKING CHARTS

GUIDE FOR COOKING RICE

Use these charts and the water level markings in the bowl as a guideline. There are variables in the texture of cooked rice, from subtle differences between brands to rinsing or not rinsing to personal taste. Let your taste and preference serve as your best guide. If your rice/grain is too hard or chewy, increase water amounts by ¼ cup at a time. If rice/grain is too soft, reduce the water by ¼ cup until your desired texture is achieved.

WHITE RICE PROGRAM Maximum 8 rice cooker cups

RICE/GRAIN RICE WATER

Use rice cooker cup (provided) 1 rice cooker cup = ¾ cup standard dry measure

Long grain white

Medium grain white

Aromatic white (jasmine, basmati)

Quinoa

Millet

Bulgur wheat

Amaranth

Couscous

Kasha (roasted buckwheat)

SUSHI RICE PROGRAM Maximum 6 rice cooker cups/Minimum 2 rice cooker cups

RICE/GRAIN RICE WATER

For these grains, use the rice cooker cup (provided) and the White Rice water level markings on the inside of the bowl.

Example: for 1 rice cooker cup, add water up to the White Rice 1 cup line

1 1

2 2

3 2¼

4 3

5 3¾

6 4½

7 5¼

8 6

1 1

2 2

3 3

4 4

5 5

6 6

7 7

8 8

Use rice cooker cup (provided) 1 rice cooker cup = ¾ cup standard dry measure

Use standard liquid measuring cup

White Sushi

Brown Sushi

For these grains, use the rice cooker cup (provided) and the Sushi Rice water level markings on the inside of the bowl.

Example: for 2 rice cooker cups, add water up to the Sushi Rice 2 cup line

For the above, use rice cooker cup (provided) 1 rice cooker cup = ¾ cup standard dry measure

BROWN RICE PROGRAM Maximum 6 rice cooker cups (unless otherwise specified)

RICE/GRAIN RICE WATER

Long Grain Brown (includes aromatic browns like jasmine and basmati)

Medium Grain Brown

Use rice cooker cup (provided) 1 rice cooker cup = ¾ cup standard dry measure

For these grains, use the rice cooker cup (provided) and the Brown Rice water level markings on the inside of the bowl.

Example: for 1 rice cooker cup, add water up to the Brown Rice 1 cup line

Use standard liquid measuring cup

Short Grain Brown

Wehani

Black Rice

Wild Rice is a unique grain that does not follow other brown rice measurements. For this grain, use the rice cooker cup with the measurements listed below, and follow the Brown Rice water level markings on the inside of the bowl as listed below.

¾ 1 cup line

Wild Rice

1½ 2 cup line

2¼ 3 cup line

3 4 cup line

3¾ 5 cup line

4½ 7 cup line

OATMEAl PROGRAM Maximum 6 rice cooker cups (unless otherwise specified)

OATS/GRAIN GRAIN WATER

Use rice cooker cup (provided) 1 rice cooker cup = ¾ cup standard dry measure

Use standard liquid measuring cup

1 1½

2 2¾

Rolled Oats

3 3½

4 5

5 6½

6 8

1¼ 3

Steel Cut or Irish Oats

2½ 5

4 6½

Instant Polenta

1 4

2 8

RISOTTO PROGRAM Maximum 2½ rice cooker cups

RICE RICE STOCK

Arborio

Carnaroli

Use rice cooker cup (provided) 1 rice cooker cup = ¾ cup standard dry measure

½ 1½

1 2

2½ 4

Use standard liquid measuring cup

For the above, use rice cooker cup (provided) 1 rice cooker cup = ¾ cup standard dry measure

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