Hamilton Beach 37539 User Manual

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Digital Simplicity™Rice Cooker & Food Steamer

2- to 12-Cup Food Capacity

Cuiseur de riz et marmite à vapeur Digital Simplicity

™

Capacité de 500 ml à 3 L

Arrocera y Vaporera Digital Simplicity

™

Capacidad para Alimento de 2 a 12 Tazas

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use pot holders

when removing hot containers.

3. To protect against a risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord,

plug, or base in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or

near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug and allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or

after the appliance malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the

appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot

surfaces, including the stove.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in a

heated oven.

11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance

containing hot oil, food, water, or other hot liquids.

12. To disconnect, make sure the cook switch is pushed up to the

“up” position; then remove plug from wall outlet.

13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

14. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to

drip into the cooker.

15. CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Cook only in removable container.

16. 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.

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:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This appliance is intended for household use only. WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one

wide blade) that reduces 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, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

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.

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Parts and Features

Rice Paddle

Lid

Cooking Pot

Base

Plastic Rice-Measurer

6-Ounce (180 ml)

Steamer Basket

Removable Lid Liner (see Cleaning

for removal instructions)

Ladle

Condensation Collector

Use to delay the start time (up to 15 hours) for any function EXCEPT Steam Cook.

Use with prepackaged rice mixes, soups, stews, beans, oats, hot cereals, grits, or any other food that requires a boil and simmer. This function will boil the contents and then reduce heat to simmer for the selected period of time.

Use to cook white rice for a preprogrammed cook time.

Use to cook brown rice or other grains (any other than white rice) for a preprogrammed cook time.

Use to steam food for a selected steam time. Steaming time can be set from 0 (to just boil water) to 30 minutes.

Press once to use the keep warm function. Press twice to turn the cooker off. Unit automatically shifts to warm function after

every function EXCEPT Steam Cook.

Removable Vent Cap

Optional Accessories on Select Models

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PLASTIC RICE-MEASURER INFORMATION

1. Do not throw away the plastic rice-measurer that came with your unit. This is an

important tool in using your rice cooker successfully and its size is standard in the rice industry. One rice-measurer cup does not equal one standard U.S. cup (plastic rice-measurer is 6 oz./180 ml or approximately 3/4 U.S. cup). When directed to use “1 cup” for either rice or water, this means use one full, level ricemeasurer cup. Most rice package directions are listed in terms of rice-measurer cups.

2. The most important detail when cooking rice is the ratio of rice to water. A good

general ratio is two parts water to one part rice (please see illustration below). If for some reason you lose or misplace the plastic rice-measurer, measure BOTH rice and water using a standard U.S. cup–your rice will turn out just as well. To prevent overflow and/or overheating, do not exceed the 6-Cup Line when both rice and water are added to cooking pot.

How to Make Rice

Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking pot. Never place water or

food directly into the base. BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash cooking pot following Cleaning instructions; dry thoroughly.

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Carefully place cooking pot straight down on base. Make sure cooking pot is securely seated by rotating the pot left and right. NOTE: Make sure bottom of cooking pot is not bent or warped, or it will not conduct heat correctly.

Add desired amount of uncooked rice to pot; then fill with water to corresponding water line. Example: For 3 cups of rice, add 3 level ricemeasurer cups of rice, and then add water to the “3” line. Do not exceed 6-Cup fill line.

Rice Water

NOTE: While in use, do not place under cabinets, drapes, or in other such locations. This will prevent damage to these surfaces caused by condensation from the removable vent cap.

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How to Make Rice (cont.)

When finished cooking, cooker will switch to WARM and light will glow. The unit will keep rice warm until it is turned off or unplugged.

The light will flash for 5 seconds.

ON will appear in the display. Rice will cook for the preset time. NOTE: Empty condensation collector as needed during cooking.

Select the type of rice to be cooked: WHITE RICE or WHOLE GRAIN. For packaged rice mixes, see How to Set Boil/Simmer.

WARNING! Burn Hazard. Never use lid handle to carry cooker when contents are hot. Steam from steam vent can cause injury.

Press the WARM/OFF pad twice to turn off.

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How to Steam Food

Pour desired amount of water in cooking pot. NOTE: If pot boils dry, cooker will beep and the remaining time will flash in display. Add more water and press

STEAM COOK to continue steaming cycle or press the WARM/OFF pad twice to turn off.

Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking pot and steamer

basket. Never place water or food directly into the base. BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash cooking pot following Cleaning instructions; dry

thoroughly.

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Press the STEAM COOK pad.

How to Steam Food (cont.)

Continue to press STEAM COOK pad to set the cook time.

When finished cooking, cooker will switch to OFF.

WARNING! Burn Hazard. Never use lid handle to carry cooker when contents are hot. Steam from steam vent can cause injury.

NOTE: While in use, do not place under cabinets, drapes, or in other such locations. This will prevent damage to these surfaces caused by condensation from the removable vent cap.

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Press DELAY START pad. The display will flash 1 hour as the default delay time. Continue to press DELAY START button to set delay time.

How to Set Delay Start Time

Place water and food into cooking pot. See How to Make Rice.

Press a function button to set cooking time. NOTE: DELAY START does not work with the STEAM COOK function.

NOTES:

• Cooking will begin once the unit has completed the delay time countdown.

• This function is ideal for soaking and cooking dried beans.

The display will flash and then begin counting down the set delay time.

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Press BOIL/SIMMER pad. “5” will appear in the display.

NOTE: The simmer time can be set from 5–90 minutes in “minute increments” and up to 5 hours in “hour increments.”

How to Set Boil/Simmer

Place water and desired contents into cooking pot.

NOTE: While in use, do not

place under cabinets, drapes, or in other such locations. This will prevent damage to these surfaces caused by condensation from the removable vent cap.

Continue to press BOIL/SIMMER pad until desired amount of “simmer” time is selected. The cooker will bring the contents to a boil and then simmer for the selected amount of time.

The display will begin counting down the simmer time AFTER a boil has been reached. After simmer time is complete, the cooker will automatically switch to WARM.

WARNING! Burn Hazard. Never use lid handle to carry cooker when contents are hot. Steam from steam vent can cause injury.

Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking pot and

steamer basket. Never place water or food directly into the base. BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash cooking pot following Cleaning instructions;

dry thoroughly.

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Cleaning

1 2 3

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Do not immerse base, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.

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Lid liner may be removed to wash by hand or may also be placed in the top rack of the dishwasher for easy cleaning.

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Plastic accessories (steamer and paddle) may also be washed in the DISHWASHER.

NOTE: Ladle is an optional accessory on select models.

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Rice Cooking Chart and Tips

TYPE OF RICE SETTING AMOUNT OF UNCOOKED RICE AMOUNT OF WATER COOK TIME SERVES

White

Min. Amount White 2 cups (360 ml) Fill pot to “2” line 25–35 minutes 2–3 Max. Amount Rice 6 cups (1.4 L) Fill pot to “6” line 45–55 minutes 6–8

Brown

Min. Amount Whole 2 cups (360 ml) Fill pot to “2” line 35–45 minutes 2–3 Max. Amount Grain 6 cups (1.4 L) Fill pot to “6” line 55–65 minutes 6–8

Rice Cooker Cooking Time (approximate). Rice cooker will switch to WARM after cooking time, indicating rice is cooked.

Serving Size = 3/4 cup (180 g)

• Stir prepackaged, boxed rice mixes at least once during cooking; otherwise, spices may stick to the bottom of the cooking pot. For best results, unplug unit when finished cooking this type of rice. Do not “keep warm.”

• Rinsing rice will sometimes increase bubbling during cooking. When cooking a half

pot or less of rice, minimize bubbling/overflow by reducing water by about one-third.

• Allowing rice to “rest” for approximately 5–10 minutes after cooking will yield

better-textured rice.

• Give rice a flavor boost by substituting an equal amount chicken/beef/vegetable broth for water.

• Note that the cook times listed here are approximate and for reference only. You do not need to enter cooking times when using the WHITE RICE or WHOLE GRAIN functions since the unit knows when the food is finished and will adjust cooking time accordingly.

Vegetable Steaming Chart and Tips

TYPE OF VEGETABLE SETTING AMOUNT OF WATER COOK TIME

Softer Vegetables

(ex. zucchini, squash) Steam Cook Fill pot to “2” line 4–7 minutes

Firmer Vegetables

(ex. broccoli, corn on the cob, carrots) Steam Cook Fill pot to “2” line 7–15 minutes

• The more vegetables added to the steamer basket, the longer the steam time should be.

• Smaller pieces of vegetables will steam faster than larger pieces.

• Give vegetables a flavor boost by substituting an equal amount of chicken/ beef/vegetable broth for water.

• Note that the steam times listed here are approximate and for reference only.

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Dried Beans

1 pound (450 g) dried beans (any variety) 8 cups (2 L) water 1/8 teaspoon (0.65 ml) baking soda 1 medium onion, quartered 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil Salt and pepper to taste

Sort beans by removing any pebbles or stems. Place beans in colander and rinse well. Place beans into cooking pot. Add water, baking soda, onion, and olive oil.

Set Simplicity Cooker: Delay Start (at least 6 hours or overnight)

Boil/Simmer: 1 1/2 hours Season with salt and pepper to taste Servings: 12

Recipes

Tex-Mex Rice

2 1/2 cups (450 ml) water 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped cilantro 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded 2 1/2 cups (450 ml) white long-grain rice 2 cups (500 ml) frozen corn kernels 1/8 teaspoon (0.65 ml) ground cumin 16-ounce (473 ml) jar of salsa

Place 2 1/2 cups (450 ml) water, cilantro, and peppers into blender. Process until all ingredients are well-chopped. Place mixture from blender and remaining ingredients into cooking pot.

Set Simplicity Cooker: White rice Servings: 6–8

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Recipes (cont.)

Overnight Oatmeal

1 cup (250 ml) old-fashioned oatmeal 2 cups (500 ml) water 1/4 cup (60 ml) dried apples, chopped Dash salt 1/8 teaspoon (0.65 ml) cinnamon Sugar or sweetener, to taste 1 tablespoon (15 ml) butter, optional

Place oatmeal, water, dried apples, salt, and cinnamon into cooking pot. Set Simplicity Cooker: Delay Start (at least 6 hours or overnight)

Boil/Simmer: 5 minutes

Optional: Stir in sugar and butter. NOTE: This recipe may be made immediately (without using delay

option), if desired. Servings: 2

Lentil Soup

1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil 1/2 cup (125 ml) carrot, finely chopped 1 cup (250 ml) celery, finely chopped 1 teaspoon (5 ml) kosher salt 1/2 bag (8 ounce/225 g) lentils, picked and rinsed 1/2 can (7.25 ounce/206 g) fire-roasted tomatoes 1 1/4 quarts (1.2 L) chicken or vegetable broth 1/4 teaspoon (1.3 ml) ground coriander 1/4 teaspoon (1.3 ml) ground cumin

Rinse lentils. Place all ingredients in cooking pot; stir gently to combine. Set Simplicity Cooker: Boil/Simmer: 40–45 minutes Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Servings: 6–8

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Recipes (cont.)

Steamed Shrimp with Vegetables

1/2 pound (225 g) large frozen shrimp 1/2 cup (125 ml) sugar snap peas 1/2 to 1 cup (125 to 250 ml) red bell pepper, sliced 1/2 to 3/4 cup (125 to 175 ml) onion, sliced 3/4 cup (175 ml) chopped pineapple (in juice) 3/4 to 1 cup (175 to 250 ml) teriyaki sauce (or other desired sauce) White rice (uncooked)

Place desired amount of white rice into cooking pot. Fill cooking pot with water to corresponding water line.

Set Simplicity Cooker: White Rice While rice is cooking, chop vegetables and thaw shrimp under cold

running water. After approximately 30–35 minutes, place shrimp and vegetables into steamer basket and place basket into cooker.

Cook approximately 8 minutes or until shrimp are opaque and veggies slightly tender. When cooking cycle is completed, toss shrimp, vegetables, pineapple, and rice with teriyaki sauce and serve.

Servings: 4

Macaroni and Cheese

3 cups (750 ml) uncooked elbow macaroni 2 1/2 cups (625 ml) low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup (250 ml) half-and-half (regular half-and-half) 1/3 cup (80 ml) milk (any kind—whole, skim, etc.) 2 cups (500 ml) shredded cheddar cheese 1/8 teaspoon (0.65 ml) black pepper 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) salt 1/8 teaspoon (0.65 ml) cayenne pepper

Place all ingredients into the cooking pot and stir lightly to combine using a nonstick spoon (not metal since it will scratch the cooking pot).

Set Simplicity Cooker: Boil/Simmer: 7 minutes NOTE: Once the unit switches to Warm, let mixture sit for approxi-

mately 10 minutes; then stir and let sit for another 5–10 minutes. The liquid will continue to absorb.

Servings: 6–8

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Recipes (cont.)

Steamed Salmon with Brown Rice

2 salmon fillets (wild Alaskan, 3–4 ounces/85–113 g each) 2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground ginger 3 tablespoons (45 ml) low-sodium soy sauce 1 garlic clove, minced 2 teaspoons (10 ml) dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) chili flakes 1 green onion or shallot, sliced Salt and pepper, to taste Brown rice (uncooked)

Place steamer basket on plate (to catch any drippings). Mix ginger, soy sauce, garlic, dark brown sugar, and chili flakes. Rub fish fillets with mixture and place in refrigerator to marinate for approximately 30 minutes.

Measure brown rice according to desired servings/package directions. Fill cooking pot to corresponding water line (see Rice Chart for additional information). Chicken or vegetable stock/broth may also be substituted for water.

Set Simplicity Cooker: Whole Grain—after approximately 30–35

minutes, lift cover and add steamer basket with salmon fillets.

Cook an additional 8–10 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Serve salmon over rice and sprinkle with sliced green onion.

Servings: 2

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Cooker doesn’t turn on. Rice is not cooked.

Rice is mushy. Rice cooker starts to

“beep” during STEAM COOK.

PROBABLE CAUSE

• Cooker is not plugged in. Make sure rice cooker is plugged into a properly operating electrical outlet.

• Not enough water/cooking liquid. Follow package directions or see Rice Cooking Chart for more information.

• Carefully place cooking pot straight down in base. Make sure cooking pot is securely seated by rotating the pot

left and right. 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 toll-free Customer Assistance number listed on the cover of this guide.

• Too much liquid added to cooking pot. Reduce liquid.

• Cooking pot has boiled dry. Add more water and press STEAM COOK to continue steaming or press OFF.

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