Hamilton Beach 37541C Use and care book manual

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Digital Simplicity

Rice Cooker &

Food Steamer

4–20 Cup (946 ml–4.75 L)

Food Capacity

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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. Unplug and allow to cool

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

7. 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.

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 oil, food, water, or other hot liquids.

13. To disconnect, press CANCEL (O); 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 cooker.

16. CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Cook only in removable

container.

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.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another highwattage appliance on the same circuit with your appliance.

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Parts and Features

Steamer Basket*

Lid

Cooking Pot*

Removable Lid Liner

(see Cleaning for removal instructions)

Condensation

Base

Rice Paddle*Rice Measuring Cup

6-Ounce (177 ml)*

Collector

Control Panel

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

Press to turn the cooker off.

Press to start cooking.

Use to set cooking time for Steam Cook and Heat/Simmer modes only.

Use to select rice or cooking type.

WHITE RICE: Use to cook white rice for a preprogrammed cook time.

QUICK RICE: Use to cook rice faster. This program eliminates the rice soak cycle.

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

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

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

KEEP WARM: Unit automatically shifts to Keep Warm function after every function EXCEPT Steam Cook.

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How to Make Rice

RICE MEASURING CUP INFORMATION

NOTE: Do not throw away the rice measuring cup that comes 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 measuring cup equals 6 oz. (177 ml) or approximately 3/4 cup U.S. standard.

w WARNING

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

dry thoroughly.

Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking

Add desired amount of uncooked rice to pot; then fill with water to corresponding water line or follow package directions. Example: If you add 3 level rice cups of rice to the cooking pot, add water to the “3” line of the cooking pot. DO NOT exceed 10-cup MAX fill line.

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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.

Plug into wall outlet; all lights will flash on control panel. If program is not selected, OR after pressing CANCEL (O), the rice cooker control panel will flash for 15 seconds and the rice cooker will turn off.

How to Make Rice (cont.)

NOTE: Empty condensation collector as needed during cooking.

TIP: Quick Rice can make white rice or whole grains.

Press SELECT MODE to select White Rice, Quick Rice, or Whole Grain function. Light will glow for function selected. Press START (I) to start cooking OR unit will start automatically in 5 seconds.

When finished cooking, cooker will switch to Keep Warm and light will glow. Display will track Keep Warm time for up to 12 hours. After 12 hours, the rice cooker will turn off. OR, press CANCEL (O) to turn off.

TIP:

If you prefer a softer rice, let cooked rice rest on Keep Warm at least 10 to 15 minutes.

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Once a mode is selected, the default time for that mode is displayed. The digital rice cooker will adjust the cooking time throughout the cooking cycle based on the amount of rice and moisture in the cooker. You may notice that the cooker will place a hold on the time or significantly decrease cooking time as the moisture content changes.

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

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