Hamilton Beach 37516, 37517 User Guide
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16-Cup Rice Cooker
& Steamer
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Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este
instructivo antes de usar su aparato.
Cuiseur de riz et
cuit-vapeur de
nourriture
Arrocera y Vaporera
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to
persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. 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 are closely
supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use pot
holders when removing hot containers.
5. To protect against a risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord,
plug, or base in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or
plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped
or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and
repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service
agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Call the provided customer service number for information on
examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot food, water, or other hot liquids.
13. To disconnect, push up the switch and then remove plug from
wall outlet.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water
to drip into the cooking pot.
16. CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Cook only in removable
cooking pot.
17. Do not place the unit directly under cabinets when operating as
this product produces large amounts of steam. Avoid reaching
over the product when operating.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only.
w WARNING
with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric
shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by
using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
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Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce
the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a
longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used.
The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater
than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the
extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
Parts and Features
*To order parts:
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www.hamiltonbeach.com
Canada: 1.800.267.2826
Mexico:
01 800 71 16 100
Rinsing/Steamer
Basket*
Cooking Pot*
Base
Lid*
Rice Measuring Cup
6-Ounce (177 ml)*
Rice Paddle*
COOK and WARM
Indicator Lights
Cook Switch
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How to Cook Rice,
Grain, and Cereal
Measure rice with rice measuring
cup. Add the desired amount
of measured uncooked rice
to steamer basket. Do not fill
above side vents to prevent
rice from falling through while
rinsing. Place basket under a
slow-flowing faucet and rinse.
Add drained rice to cooking
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pot. Repeat rinsing with any
remaining rice.
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cooking pot. Never place water or food directly into the base.
w CAUTION
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash all removable parts before using. See
Care and Cleaning for details.
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Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable
Burn Hazard. Steam from steam vent can cause injury.
Follow charts on pages 6 and
7 for cooking amounts, times,
and yields. Fill with water to
corresponding water line.
Example: If you add 3 level rice
cups of rice to the cooking pot,
add water to the “3” line of the
cooking pot.
3
Place cooking pot securely into
the base. NOTE: Make sure
bottom of cooking pot is not bent
or warped, or it will not conduct
heat correctly.
4
4
Add lid to cooking pot.
Plug into outlet. The WARM light
will illuminate BUT UNIT IS NOT
COOKING.
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Press cook switch down to begin
cooking.
How to Cook Rice, Grain, and Cereal (cont.)
7 8
When finished cooking, cooker
will switch automatically to
WARM and light will illuminate.
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Unplug.COOK light will illuminate.
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Rice Cooking Chart
• Chart is based on measuring rice and water with the rice measuring cup provided.
• There are many different types of rice. Rice packaging directions may call for different amounts of rice and water from the chart; following
package directions may vary results.
• Do not exceed MAX fill line to prevent overflow while rice is cooking.
MAXIMUM AMOUNT
TYPE OF RICE
Long Grain White 8 cups (1.42 L) fill to 8 line 34–36 min 16+ cups
Long Grain Brown 8 cups (1.42 L) fill to 8 line 52–54 min 16+ cups
Arborio 8 cups (1.42 L) fill to 8 line 38–40 min 16+ cups
Basmati*** 8 cups (1.42 L) fill to 8 line 35–37 min 16+ cups
Jasmine*** 8 cups (1.42 L) fill to 8 line 33–35 min 16+ cups
Sushi Rice 8 cups (1.42 L) fill to 8 line 27–29 min 16+ cups
*Measured in rice measuring cup
**Measured in 1-cup U.S. measure
***Rinse before cooking
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OF RICE*
MAXIMUM AMOUNT
OF WATER
APPROX.
COOKING TIME YIELD**
Grain and Cereal Cooking Chart
• Follow directions to cook rice, adding water as indicated.
• Chart is based on measuring grain or cereal and water with the rice measuring cup provided. Teff, amaranth, and other very small grains
are not recommended.
TYPE OF GRAIN
OR CEREAL
Barley 1 cup (177 ml) 3 cups (532 ml)
Buckwheat 4 cups (710 ml) 10 cups (1.77 L)
Farro 8 cups (1.42 L) fill to 8 line
Millet 5 cups (887 ml) 10 cups (1.77 L)
Quinoa*** 8 cups (1.42 L) fill to 8 line 35–37 min 17 1/2 cups
Wheatberries 8 cups (1.42 L) fill to 8 line 86–88 min 15 cups
Cream of Wheat****
Grits 1 cup (177 ml) 4 cups (710 ml) 13–15 min 3 cups
Old-Fashioned Oatmeal 6 cups (1.06 L) 10 cups (1.77 L) 23–25 min 10 cups
*Measured in rice measuring cup
**Measured in 1-cup U.S. measure
***Rinse before cooking
****Stir once or twice during cooking
†
Cream of Wheat is a trademark of B&G Foods North America, Inc. Use of the trademark does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by B&G North America, Inc.
†
MAXIMUM AMOUNT
OF GRAIN OR CEREAL*
1 cup (177 ml) 5 cups (887 ml) 19–21 min 3 3/4 cups
MAXIMUM AMOUNT
OF WATER*
APPROX.
COOKING TIME
36–38 min
31–33 min
53–55 min
41–43 min
2 3/4 cups
11 1/2 cups
YIELD**
9 cups
15 cups
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How to Steam Food
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pot and steamer basket. Never place water or food directly into the base.
w CAUTION
Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking
Burn Hazard. Steam from steam vent can cause injury.
1
Fill cooking pot with 2 rice
measuring cups of water.
5
Add lid to cooking pot. The WARM light will illuminate
8
2
Place cooking pot securely into
the base. NOTE: Make sure
bottom of cooking pot is not bent
or warped, or it will not conduct
heat correctly.
6
Plug into outlet. Press cook switch down to begin
3
Add food to steamer basket
according to the Steam Cooking
Chart on page 10.
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BUT UNIT IS NOT COOKING.
4
Place steamer basket into
cooking pot.
8
cooking.
How to Steam Food (cont.)
9 10 11
COOK light will illuminate. Steam
food to desired doneness. See
approximate cooking times
on chart. Unit automatically
switches to WARM when all
water is evaporated. NOTE: If
unit switches to WARM and food
needs more steaming, add water
to cooking pot and push down
switch to cook.
Using an oven mitt, remove food
from steamer basket.
Unplug.
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Steam Cooking Chart
MAXIMUM AMOUNT
TYPE OF FOOD
Vegetables:
Asparagus, cut in 3-inch pieces 4 cups (946 ml) 2 cups (473 ml) 12–14 min Crisp-tender
Broccoli, florets 4 cups (946 ml) 2 cups (473 ml) 10–12 min Crisp-tender
Carrots, sliced 1/4-inch thick 4 cups (946 ml) 2 cups (473 ml) 17–19 min Crisp-tender
Corn-on-the-Cob 2–3 ears 2 cups (473 ml) 19–21 min Crisp-tender
Potatoes, cut in 1/2–3/4 inch
chunks
Zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick 4 cups (946 ml) 2 cups (473 ml) 13–15 min Crisp-tender
Poultry/Seafood:
Chicken, tenders 20 oz. (567 g) 2 cups (473 ml) 18–20 min Internal temperature
Salmon, fillet 20 oz. (567 g) 2 cups (473 ml) 18–20 min Internal temperature
Shrimp, peeled and deveined
31–40 count
*Measured in 1-cup U.S. measure
• The more food added to the steamer basket, the longer the steam
time should be.
• Smaller pieces of food will steam faster than larger pieces.
OF FOOD*
4 cups (946 ml) 2 cups (473 ml) 19–21 min Tender
24 oz. (680 g) 2 cups (473 ml) 13–15 min Pink and opaque
MAXIMUM AMOUNT
OF WATER*
APPROX.
COOKING TIME
DONENESS TEST
FOR FOOD
160°–165°F (71°–74°C)
145°F (63°C)
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How to Steam Food
While Cooking Rice
Follow charts on pages 13
and 14 for cooking amounts,
times, and yields. Fill with water
to corresponding water line.
Example: If you add 3 level
cups of rice to the cooking pot,
add water to the “3” line of the
cooking pot.
NOTE: Some foods should be
added to the steamer basket
at the start of cooking rice and
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others need to be added when
steaming starts heavily from the
lid vent.
w WARNING
cooking pot and steamer basket. Never place water or food
directly into the base.
w CAUTION
injury.
2
Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable
Burn Hazard. Steam from steam vent can cause
Place cooking pot securely into
the base. NOTE: Make sure
bottom of cooking pot is not bent
or warped, or it will not conduct
heat correctly.
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Add food to steamer basket. Add lid to cooking pot.Place steamer basket into
4
cooking pot.
6
Plug into outlet. The WARM light
will illuminate BUT UNIT IS NOT
COOKING.
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How to Steam Food While Cooking Rice (cont.)
7
Press cook switch down to begin
cooking.
11
Add lid to cooking pot. Unplug.
12
8
COOK light will illuminate. Remove lid to check doneness of
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food in steamer basket.
NOTE: To check steamed food
during rice cooking time, use
caution and an oven mitt while
lifting lid. If food is done, remove
food with spatula from steamer
basket to serving bowl/platter.
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When finished cooking rice,
cooker will automatically switch
to WARM mode and light will
illuminate.
10
Using an oven mitt, remove
steamer basket.
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Steaming Food With Rice Chart
Chart is based on measuring rice and water with the rice measuring cup provided. If you lose the rice measuring cup, one rice measuring
cup equals 6 oz. (177 ml) or approximately 3/4 cup U.S. measure, or follow the recommended two parts water to one part rice.
MAXIMUM
AMOUNT
TYPE OF FOOD
Asparagus, cut in 3-inch pieces 4 cups
Broccoli, florets 4 cups
Corn-on-the-Cob 2–3 ears 4 cups
Potatoes, cut in 1/2–3/4 inch
chunks
*Measured in 1-cup U.S. measure
**Measured in rice measuring cup
***All times are for long grain white rice
• The more food added to the steamer basket, the longer the steam
time should be.
• Smaller pieces of food will steam faster than larger pieces.
OF FOOD*
(946 ml)
(946 ml)
4 cups
(946 ml)
MAXIMUM
AMOUNT
OF RICE**
4 cups
(710 ml)
4 cups
(710 ml)
(710 ml)
4 cups
(710 ml)
MAXIMUM
AMOUNT
OF WATER
Fill to 4 line 21–23 min 8 cups Crisp-Tender: add
Fill to 4 line 22–24 min 9 cups Crisp-Tender: add
Fill to 4 line 25–27 min 9 cups Crisp-Tender
Fill to 4 line 23–25 min 9 cups Tender: add potatoes
• Give rice a flavor boost by substituting an equal amount of chicken/
beef/vegetable broth for water.
APPROX.
COOKING
TIME***
YIELD OF
RICE*
DONENESS TEST
FOR FOOD
vegetables when steaming
heavily from vent
vegetables when steaming
heavily from vent
from the start. Let stand
10 minutes on WARM.
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Steaming Food With Rice Chart (cont.)
TYPE OF FOOD
Yellow Squash and Red Bell
Peppers, sliced 1/4-inch thick
and 1-inch cubes
Chicken, tenders 18 oz.
Salmon fillet 18 oz.
Shrimp, peeled and deveined
31–40 count
*Measured in 1-cup U.S. measure
**Measured in rice measuring cup
***All times are for long grain white rice
MAXIMUM
AMOUNT
OF FOOD*
4 cups
(946 ml)
(510 g)
(510 g)
18 oz.
(510 g)
MAXIMUM
AMOUNT
OF RICE**
4 cups
(710 ml)
4 cups
(710 ml)
4 cups
(710 ml)
4 cups
(710 ml)
MAXIMUM
AMOUNT
OF WATER
Fill to 4 line 23–25 min 8 1/2 cups Crisp-Tender: add
Fill to 4 line 23–25 min 8 1/4 cups Internal temp 160°–165°F
Fill to 4 line 23–25 min 9 cups Internal temperature
Fill to 4 line 23–25 min 9 cups Pink and opaque
APPROX.
COOKING
TIME***
YIELD OF
RICE*
DONENESS TEST
FOR FOOD
vegetables when steaming
heavily from vent
(71°–74°C). Let stand on
WARM up to 10 minutes
if needed.
145°F (63°C). Let stand on
WARM up to 10 minutes if
needed.
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Care and Cleaning
w WARNING
Do not immerse base, cord, or plug in water or
other liquid.
Electrical Shock Hazard.
1 2
Unplug.
DISHWASHER-SAFE
Wipe cooking pot with a damp
cloth or sponge. To remove
stubborn spots, use a mild
nonabrasive cleanser.
Cooking pot and lid are
dishwasher-safe. Steamer basket,
rice measuring cup, and rice
paddle are dishwasher-safe for top
rack only.
DO NOT use the “SANI” setting
when washing in the dishwasher.
“SANI” cycle temperatures could
damage your product.
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Cooker doesn’t
turn on.
Rice is not cooked. • Not enough water/cooking liquid. Follow package directions or see Rice Cooking Chart for more
Rice is mushy. • Too much liquid added to cooking pot. Reduce liquid.
• Cooker is not plugged in. Make sure rice cooker is plugged into a properly operating electrical
outlet.
information.
• Place cooking pot securely into the base. NOTE: If cooking pot is bent or warped, it will not seat
properly in base and, therefore, will not conduct heat correctly. To replace cooking pot, call the tollfree Customer Assistance number listed on the cover of this guide.
• Let rice rest for 10 to 15 minutes after cooking is complete and rice cooker has switched to WARM.
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