Hamilton Beach 37547 User Guide

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Rice Cooker and Steamer

Cuiseur de riz

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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 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 oil, food, water, or other hot liquids.

13. To disconnect, turn any controls to OFF (

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 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.

); then remove plug

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.

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: US: 1.800.851.8900 www.hamiltonbeach.com Canada: 1.800.267.2826

Mexico: 01 800 71 16 100

Lid Latch*

(on select models)

Use to turn on rice cooker, warm, and to turn off. Unit automatically shifts to WARM when rice is cooked, when in WHITE RICE and WHOLE GRAIN programs. WARM can be pressed at any time to cancel the program.

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

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

STEAM: Use to steam food for up to 30 minutes.

SAUTE: Use to saute food for up to 60 minutes.

Cooking Pot*

6-Ounce (177 ml)*

Rinsing/Steamer Basket*

Base

Rice Paddle*Rice Measuring Cup

Lid

Removable Lid Rest (on select models)

Control Panel

Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking pot. Never

Burn Hazard. Steam from steam vent can cause injury.

How to Cook Rice

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place water or food directly into the base.

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BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash all removable parts, including steamer basket, rice measuring cup, and rice paddle, following Care and Cleaning instructions; dry thoroughly.

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 measuring cup.

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

Add lid to cooking pot.

pot. Repeat rinsing with any remaining rice.

Plug into outlet. The unit will beep and all lights will flash on control panel.

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. DO NOT exceed MAX fill line.

If program is not selected, the rice cooker control panel lights will flash for 15 seconds and the rice cooker will turn off. If rice cooker turns off, press WARM/(I/ )/ again.

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.

How to Cook Rice (cont.)

While lights are flashing, press desired program. Light will illuminate for program selected.

When finished cooking, the rice cooker will switch to WARM and light will illuminate for up to 12 hours and turn off automatically.

TIP: If you prefer a softer rice,

let cooked rice rest on WARM at least 10 to 15 minutes.

Press the WARM/(I/ to turn OFF ( ); unplug. All lights will be off.

)/ button

For WHITE RICE and WHOLE GRAIN programs, the 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.

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.

RICE COOKER

TYPE OF RICE

Long grain white White Rice 8 cups (1.42 L) fill to 8 line

Long grain brown Whole Grain 8 cups (1.42 L) fill to 8 line

Arborio White Rice 8 cups (1.42 L) fill to 8 line

Basmati*** White Rice 8 cups (1.42 L) fill to 8 line

Jasmine*** White Rice 8 cups (1.42 L) fill to 8 line

Sushi Rice White Rice 8 cups (1.42 L) fill to 8 line

*Measured in rice measuring cup **Measured in 1-cup U.S. measure ***Rinse before cooking

SETTING

MAXIMUM AMOUNT

OF RICE*

MAXIMUM AMOUNT

OF WATER

APPROX.

COOKING TIME

62–64 min 78–80 min 55–57 min 61–63 min 58–60 min 60–62 min

YIELD**

16+ cups 16+ cups 16+ cups 16+ cups 16+ cups 16+ cups

Grain and Cereal Cooking Chart

• Follow directions to cook rice, except choose WHOLE GRAIN or WHITE RICE setting. Add water as indicated on grain and cereal cooking chart.

• 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.

• Cook the grains on the WHOLE GRAIN setting.

• Cook the cereals on the WHITE RICE setting.

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

Wheatberries 8 cups (1.42 L) fill to 8 line about 2 hours 16 cups

Cream of Wheat****

Grits 1 cup (177 ml) 4 cups (710 ml) 35 min 3 cups

Old-Fashioned Oatmeal 6 cups (1.06 L) 10 cups (1.77 L) 50 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) 48 min 3 cups

MAXIMUM AMOUNT

OF WATER*

APPROX.

COOKING TIME

58–60 min 58–60 min 78–80 min 58–60 min 68–70 min

YIELD**

2 cups 10 cups 17 cups 12 cups 17 cups

How to Steam Food

w WARNING

cooking pot and steamer basket. Never place water or food directly into the base.

w CAUTION

Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable

Burn Hazard. Steam from steam vent can cause injury.

Pour desired amount of water in cooking pot.

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.

Add lid to cooking pot. Plug into outlet.

Add food to steamer basket according to the Steam Cooking Chart on page 10.

All lights will be flashing. Press STEAM button.

Place steamer basket into cooking pot.

How to Steam Food (cont.)

8 9

Using an oven mitt, remove food from steamer basket. NOTE: If pot boils dry, rice cooker will beep. To continue STEAM, add more water. Unit will resume steaming if water is added before 3 minutes.

Press the WARM/(I/ to turn OFF ( ); unplug. All lights will be off.

)/ button

Steam Cooking Chart

Cook the following on the STEAM setting.

MAXIMUM AMOUNT

TYPE OF FOOD

Vegetables:

Asparagus, cut in 3-inch pieces 4 cups (946 ml) 2 cups (473 ml) 14–16 min Crisp-tender

Broccoli, florets 4 cups (946 ml) 2 cups (473 ml) 13–15 min Crisp-tender

Carrots, sliced 1/4-inch thick 4 cups (946 ml) 2 cups (473 ml) 25–27 min Crisp-tender

Corn-on-the-Cob 2–3 ears 2 cups (473 ml) 18–20 min Crisp-tender

Potatoes, 3/4-inch cubes 4 cups (946 ml) 2 cups (473 ml) 26–28 min Tender

Zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick 4 cups (946 ml) 2 cups (473 ml) 14–16 min Crisp-tender

Poultry/Seafood:

Chicken, tenders 20 oz. (567 g) 2 cups (473 ml) 22–24 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*

24 oz. (680 g) 2 cups (473 ml) 18–20 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)

Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking

Burn Hazard. Steam from steam vent can cause injury.

To Steam Food

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pot and steamer basket. Never place water or food directly into the base.

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While Cooking Rice

RICE MEASURING CUP INFORMATION

pot. Repeat rinsing with any remaining rice.

NOTE: Some foods should be added to the steamer basket at the start of cooking rice and others need to be added when steaming starts heavily from the lid vent.

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 rice cups of rice to the cooking pot, add water to the “3” line of the cooking pot.

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.

Add food to steamer basket. Place steamer basket into

cooking pot.

To Steam Food While Cooking Rice (cont.)

Add lid to cooking pot.

Press the WARM/(I/ to turn OFF ( ); unplug. All lights will be off.

)/ button

Plug into outlet.

While lights are flashing, press desired program. For WHITE RICE and WHOLE GRAIN programs, the 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.

Using an oven mitt, remove food from steamer basket. NOTE: If pot boils dry, rice cooker will beep. To continue STEAM, add more water. Unit will resume steaming if water is added before 3 minutes.

Steaming Food With Rice Chart

Cook the following on the WHITE RICE setting. 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 3 cups

Potatoes, cut in 2-inch chunks 4 cups

*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)

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

OF RICE**

3 cups

(532 ml)

3 cups

(532 ml)

3 cups

(532 ml)

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

OF WATER

fill to 3 line 35–37 min 7 cups Crisp-Tender: add

fill to 3 line 36–38 min 7 cups Crisp-Tender: add

fill to 3 line 47–49 min 7 cups Crisp-Tender

fill to 3 line 39–41 min 7 cups Firm: let stand 10

• 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

minutes on WARM

to finish steaming

potatoes

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 20 oz.

Salmon, fillet 20 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)

(567 g)

24 oz.

(680 g)

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

OF RICE**

3 cups

(532 ml)

3 cups

(532 ml)

3 cups

(532 ml)

3 cups

(532 ml)

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

OF WATER

fill to 3 line 41–43 min 7 1/4 cups Crisp-Tender: add

fill to 3 line 46–48 min 7 1/2 cups Internal temperature

fill to 3 line 40–42 min 7 1/4 cups Internal temperature

fill to 3 line 39–41 min 7 1/4 cups Pink and opaque

APPROX.

COOKING

TIME***

YIELD OF

RICE*

DONENESS TEST

FOR FOOD

vegetables when

steaming heavily from

vent

160°–165°F (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.

How to Saute

w WARNING

pot and steamer basket. Never place water or food directly into the base.

Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking

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.

Plug into outlet. All lights will flash. Press WARM/(I/ )/ button to turn on unit. If not pressed in 15 seconds, the unit will turn off automatically.

Add ingredients to cooking pot using a wooden or plastic cooking utensil. Stir until ingredients are cooked to desired texture. The SAUTE program will turn off automatically after 60 minutes.

Add oil or butter to cooking pot.

Press SAUTE button and heat for 5 minutes without lid.

Press the WARM/(I/ to turn OFF ( ) before 60 minutes; unplug. All lights will be off. NOTE: If adding white rice or whole grains, follow directions on page 6 or 7.

)/ button

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Care and Cleaning

Unplug. Wipe cooking pot with a damp cloth or sponge. To remove stubborn

spots, use a mild nonabrasive cleanser.

DISHWASHER-SAFE

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

Electrical Shock Hazard.

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.

Assembling and Removing Lid Rest

REMOVINGASSEMBLING

Slide removable lid rest down onto lid rest holder. Reverse for storage.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

Cooker doesn’t turn on.

Rice is not cooked.

Rice is mushy. When using STEAM

program, rice cooker starts to “beep” every 2 seconds.

When using the SAUTE program, rice cooker starts to beep and all lights are illuminated.

Cooking pot not fitting. Rice cooker starts to

beep and all lights are illuminated.

PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

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

outlet or press WARM/(I/ )/ button to activate the unit.

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

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

• Cooking pot has boiled dry. Add more water within 3 minutes or rice cooker will turn off ( ) automatically.

• Temperature of rice cooker has become too hot. Unplug and wait 10 minutes to cool down. Plug into outlet and resume cooking.

• Call the toll-free Customer Assistance number listed on the cover of this guide.

• The rice cooker has malfunctioned. Call the toll-free Customer Assistance number listed on the cover of this guide.

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