Hamilton Beach 37548 User Guide

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Digital SimplicityTM Rice Cooker & Food Steamer

2–14 Cup Food Capacity

Cuiseur de riz et marmite à

vapeur Digital Simplicity

Capacité de 473 ml à 3,3 L

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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, press CANCEL ( ); 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.

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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.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

Parts and Features

Use to delay the start time (up to 15 hours) for any function EXCEPT START/WARM.

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Cooking Pot*

Removable Lid Liner

(see Care and Cleaning for removal instructions)

Rice Paddle*Rice Measuring Cup

6-Ounce (177 ml)*

Base

Steamer Basket*

Lid

Condensation Collector

Control Panel

Press to turn the cooker off.

Press START/WARM to start cooking. Unit automatically shifts to WARM function after every function EXCEPT STEAM COOK.

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 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. HOT CEREALS: Use to cook all types of hot cereals,

oats, or grits. 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.

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

Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking

How to Cook Rice

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pot. Never place water or food directly into the base. BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash cooking pot 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 steam 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 pot. Repeat rinsing with any remaining rice.

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 7-cup MAX fill line.

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.

Close lid.

Plug into wall outlet; all lights will flash on control panel.

If program is not selected, OR after pressing CANCEL ( ), the rice cooker control panel will flash for 15 seconds and the rice cooker will turn off.

How to Cook Rice (cont.)

NOTE: Empty condensation collector as needed during cooking.

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

Press SELECT MODE until WHITE RICE, QUICK RICE, or WHOLE GRAIN is illuminated. Light will glow for mode selected. For packaged rice mixes, see How to Heat/Simmer on page 17. Press START/WARM to start cooking OR unit will start automatically in 5 seconds.

When finished cooking, cooker will switch to WARM and light will glow. Display will count up WARM time for up to 12 hours. After 12 hours, the rice cooker will turn off. OR, press CANCEL

TIP:

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

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.

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

Burn Hazard:

( )

to turn off.

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 maximum 7 water fill line to prevent overflow while rice is cooking.

RICE COOKER

TYPE OF RICE

Long grain white White Rice 7 cups (1.24 L) fill to 7 line

Long grain brown Whole Grain 7 cups (1.24 L) fill to 7 line

Arborio White Rice 7 cups (1.24 L) fill to 7 line

Basmati White Rice 7 cups (1.24 L) fill to 7 line

Jasmine White Rice 7 cups (1.24 L) fill to 7 line

Sushi Rice White Rice 7 cups (1.24 L) fill to 7 line

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

SETTING

MAXIMUM AMOUNT

OF RICE*

MAXIMUM AMOUNT

OF WATER

APPROX.

COOKING TIME

50–52 min 14+ 58–60 min 14+ 45–47 min 14+ 48–50 min 14+ 46–48 min 14+ 42–44 min 14+

YIELD**

cups cups cups cups cups cups

How to Cook Grain

Follow directions to cook rice, except choose the WHOLE GRAIN setting. Add water as indicated on grain cooking chart.

Grain Cooking Chart

Chart is based on measuring grain and water with the rice measuring cup provided. Teff, amaranth, and other very small grains are not recommended.

Cook the following on the WHOLE GRAIN setting.

MAXIMUM AMOUNT

TYPE OF GRAIN

Barley 2 cups (355 ml) 6 cups (1.06 L)

Buckwheat 3 1/2 cups (621 ml) 10 1/2 cups (1.86 L)

Farro 7 cups (1.24 L) 9 cups (1.6 L) Millet 4 1/2 cups (798 ml) 9 1/2 cups (1.69 L)

Quinoa*** 7 cups (1.24 L) 7 cups (1.24 L) 58–60 min

Sorghum 3 1/2 cups (621 ml) 10 1/2 cups (1.86 L) about 2 hours

Wheatberries 7 cups (1.24 L) 8 cups (1.42 L) about 1 3/4 hours

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

OF GRAIN*

MAXIMUM AMOUNT

OF WATER*

COOKING TIME

APPROX.

YIELD**

90–92 min 4 cups 55–57 min 11 1/2 cups 68–70 min 12 cups 58–60 min 11 cups

14 cups

8 1/2 cups

12 cups

How to Cook Hot Cereals

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

BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash cooking pot following Care and Cleaning instructions; dry thoroughly.

Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in

Place water and desired contents into cooking pot.

Press SELECT MODE until HOT CEREALS is illuminated. “5” will appear in the display. (5 minutes is the minimum amount of time.)

NOTE: The HOT CEREALS time can be set for up to 5 hours. Set HOT CEREALS time in 1-minute increments up to 90. After 90 minutes, set in 1-hour increments up to 5.

Press COOK TIME until desired amount of cooking time is selected. Press START/WARM or the rice cooker will automatically start after 5 seconds. The cooker will heat the contents and then simmer for the selected amount of time.

Display will show “ON” during heating and will count down set time once simmering has begun. After simmer time is complete, the cooker will automatically switch to WARM.

NOTE: The rice cooker starts heating liquids immediately. The start of actual simmering depends on the amounts of liquid and food placed in the rice cooker.

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

Burn Hazard:

Cereal Cooking Chart

Chart is based on measuring cereal and water with the rice measuring cup provided. Cook the following on the HOT CEREALS setting.

MAXIMUM AMOUNT

TYPE OF CEREAL

Cream of Wheat***

Grits 4 cups (710 ml) fill to 7 line about 1 hour 12 cups

Old-Fashioned Oatmeal 3 cups (532 ml) 9 cups (1.6 L) 28–30 min 9 cups

Steel-Cut Oats 3 cups (532 ml) 9 cups (1.6 L) about 1 hour 9 cups

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

†

OF CEREAL*

6 1/2 cups (1.15 L) 10 cups (1.77 L) 28–30 min 12 cups

MAXIMUM AMOUNT

OF WATER*

APPROX.

COOKING TIME YIELD**

How to Steam Food

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

instructions; dry thoroughly.

Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking

Pour desired amount of water in cooking pot.

Close lid.

Place cooking pot securely into the base.

Press

SELECT MODE until

COOK is illuminated.

STEAM

Press COOK TIME to set the steam time from 0 to 30 minutes. Press START/ WARM. Set to 0 if just boiling water.

How to Steam Food (cont.)

Display will show “ON” during heating, and display will count down set time once steaming has begun.

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

Burn Hazard:

10 11

NOTE: If pot boils dry, rice cooker will beep and the remaining time will flash in display. To continue STEAM COOK, add more water. Unit will resume steaming if water is added before 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, press CANCEL cancel steam function. Press SELECT MODE until STEAM COOK is illuminated and set the COOK TIME.

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Steam Cooking Chart

Cook the following on the STEAM COOK setting.

MAXIMUM AMOUNT

TYPE OF FOOD

Vegetables:

Asparagus, cut in 3-inch pieces 4 cups (946 ml) 2 cups (473 ml) 6–8 min Crisp-tender

Broccoli, florets 4 cups (946 ml) 2 cups (473 ml) 4–6 min Crisp-tender

Carrots, sliced 1/4-inch thick 4 cups (946 ml) 2 cups (473 ml) 10–12 min Crisp-tender

Corn-on-the-Cob 2 ears 2 cups (473 ml) 10–12 min Crisp-tender

Potatoes, 3/4-inch cubes 4 cups (946 ml) 2 cups (473 ml) 18–20 min Tender

Zucchini, sliced 1/4-inch thick 4 cups (946 ml) 2 cups (473 ml) 4–6 min Crisp-tender

Poultry/Seafood:

Chicken, tenders 20 oz. (567 g) 2 cups (473 ml) 15–17 min Internal temperature

Salmon, fillet 20 oz. (567 g) 2 cups (473 ml) 15–17 min Internal temperature

Shrimp, peeled and deveined

31–40 count

*Measured in 1-cup U.S. measure

• 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.

OF FOOD*

24 oz. (681 g) 2 cups (473 ml) 10–12 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

How to Steam Food

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

instructions; dry thoroughly.

While Cooking 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 measuring cup.

Fill with water to corresponding water line. See chart on page 15 for maximum amounts of rice and food. 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.

How to Steam Food While Cooking Rice (cont.)

Close lid.

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

Burn Hazard:

While lights are flashing, press desired program. Once a mode is selected, the default time for that mode is displayed. For WHITE RICE, QUICK RICE, and WHOLE GRAIN programs, 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.

TIP: QUICK RICE can make white rice or whole grains.

Display will show default time during heating, and display will count down time once steaming has begun.

Steaming Food With Rice Chart

Cook the following on the WHITE RICE setting.

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT OF

TYPE OF FOOD

Asparagus, cut in 3-inch pieces

Broccoli, florets

Corn-on-the-Cob 2 ears

Potatoes, cut in 3/4–1 inch chunks

Yellow Squash and Red Bell

Peppers, sliced 1/4-inch thick

and 1-inch cubes

Chicken, tenders 12 oz. (340 g)

Salmon, fillet 12 oz. (340 g)

Shrimp, peeled and deveined 24 oz. (681 g)

*Measured in 1-cup U.S. measure

**Measured in rice measuring cup

***All times are for long grain white rice

FOOD*

4 cups (946 ml)

4 cups (946 ml) 4 cups (946 ml)

(2 fillets)

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

OF RICE**

2 cups (355 ml)

2 cups (355 ml) 2 cups (355 ml) 2 cups (355 ml)

2 cups (355 ml)

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT OF

WATER

fill to 2 line 34–36 min 6 cups

fill to 2 line 34–36 min 5 cups

fill to 2 line 36–38 min 6 cups Crisp-Tender fill to 2 line 36–38 min 5 cups Firm but Tender fill to 2 line 34–36 min 5 cups

fill to 2 line 34–36 min 5 cups Internal temperature

fill to 2 line 34–36 min 5 cups

fill to 2 line 36–38 min 5 cups Pink and opaque

APPROX.

COOKING

TIME***

YIELD OF

RICE*

DONENESS TEST

FOR FOOD

Crisp-Tender: add vegetables

when steaming heavily from vent

Crisp-Tender: add vegetables

when steaming heavily from vent

Crisp-Tender: add vegetables

when steaming heavily from vent

160°–165°F (71°–74°C)

Internal temperature 145°F (63°C)

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

How to Set Delay Start Time

Delay Time can be used with WHITE RICE, WHOLE GRAIN, HOT CEREALS, HEAT/ SIMMER, and STEAM COOK. Place water and food items in cooking pot or food in steamer basket.

NOTES:

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

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

Press SELECT MODE to set cooking mode. Set time if using HEAT/ SIMMER, HOT CEREALS, or STEAM COOK.

Press DELAY TIME. The display will flash “0.” Continue to press DELAY TIME to set delay time from 1 to 15 hours. Press START/WARM to begin delay start countdown or rice cooker will automatically start after 5 seconds.

The display will flash and then begin counting down the set delay time. After cooking is complete, the rice cooker will go to WARM (except for STEAM COOK).

How to Heat/Simmer

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

BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash cooking pot following Care and Cleaning instructions; dry thoroughly.

Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in

Place water and desired contents into cooking pot.

Press SELECT MODE until HEAT/ SIMMER is illuminated. “5” will appear in the display. (5 minutes is the minimum amount of time.)

NOTE: The simmer time can be set for up to 5 hours. Set HEAT/SIMMER time in 1-minute increments up to 90. After 90 minutes, set in 1-hour increments up to 5.

Press COOK TIME until desired amount of “simmer” time is selected. Press START/WARM or the rice cooker will automatically start after 5 seconds. The cooker will heat the contents and then simmer for the selected amount of time.

Display will show “ON” during heating and will count down set time once simmering has begun. After simmer time is complete, the cooker will automatically switch to WARM.

NOTE: The rice cooker starts heating liquids immediately. The start of actual simmering depends on the amounts of liquid and food placed in the rice cooker.

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

Burn Hazard:

Care and Cleaning

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

Electrical Shock Hazard.

Unplug rice cooker.

Lid liner may be removed to wash by hand.

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DO NOT use the “SANI” setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.

Condensation Collector

Removable Lid Liner

Recipes

Overnight Oatmeal

Ingredients:

2 cups (473 ml) old-fashioned oatmeal 4 cups (946 ml) water 1/2 cup (118 ml) dried apples, chopped Dash salt 1/4 teaspoon (1.3 ml) cinnamon Sugar or sweetener, to taste 2 tablespoons (30 ml) butter, optional

Directions:

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

HOT CEREALS: 5 minutes

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

option), if desired.

Servings: 4 Test Kitchen Tip: Replace old-fashioned oatmeal with steel-cut oats.

Use Delay Start and set cook time for 15 minutes on HOT CEREALS.

Steamed Salmon With Brown Rice

Ingredients:

2 salmon fillets (wild Alaskan, 3–4 ounces/85–113 g each) 2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground ginger 3 tablespoons (44 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)

Directions:

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 and water according to desired servings/package directions. Chicken or vegetable stock/broth may also be substituted for water.

Set 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

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

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

Rice is mushy. Rice cooker starts to

“beep” during Steam Cook.

Cooking pot not fitting. Display time skips

minutes or holds time.

PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION

• 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.

• 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 toll-free 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 and select STEAM COOK function to continue steaming or

press START

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

• Rice cooker is adjusting time for the type of rice and amount of rice and moisture in the cooker. The rice cooker is working correctly. You may notice that the cooker will place a hold on the time or significantly decrease cooking time as the moisture content changes.

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