Hamilton Beach 37550 User Guide

READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
LEA ANTES DE USAR

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30-Cup Rice Cooker

With Steamer

Questions?
Please call us – our friendly
associates are ready to help.
USA: 1.800.851.8900

Questions ?
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de vous aider.
CAN : 1.800.267.2826

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EE. UU.: 1.800.851.8900
MEX: 01 800 71 16 100

Le invitamos a leer cuidadosamente este
instructivo antes de usar su aparato.

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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.

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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.

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

01 800 71 16 100

Lid*

Steamer Basket*

Cooking Pot*

Base

Steamer

Basket Divider*

Rice Measuring Cup

6-Ounce (177 ml)*

COOK and WARM
Indicator Lights

Rice Paddle*

Cook Switch

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How to Make Rice

RICE MEASURING CUP
INFORMATION

This is an important tool in using
your rice cooker successfully and
its size is a standard in the rice
industry. One rice measuring
cup equals 6 oz. (177 ml) or
approximately 3/4 cup U.S.
standard measure.

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Never place water or food directly into the base.

BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash cooking pot and lid. See Cleaning for details.

Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking pot.

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Add desired amount of uncooked rice to pot; then fill with water to
the corresponding water line. EXAMPLE: If you add 4 level rice cups
of rice to the cooking pot, add water to the “4” line of the cooking
pot. DO NOT exceed 15-cup MAX fill line. Follow package directions
if proportions vary from this recommendation. Amounts of water can
be adjusted to personal preference.

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Cooker is in WARM mode
when plugged in.

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

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Press cook switch down to begin
cooking.

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How to Make Rice (cont.)

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When finished cooking, cooker
will automatically switch to
WARM and light will glow.

How to Steam Food

Fill cooking pot half full with
water. Carefully place cooking
pot straight down on base.
Make sure cooking pot is
securely seated.

NOTE: Make sure bottom
of cooking pot is not bent or

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warped, or it will not conduct
heat correctly.

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cooking pot. Never place water or food directly into the base.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash cooking pot, lid, basket, and divider.

See Cleaning for details.

Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable

If steaming different foods,
position steamer basket divider

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in steamer basket to keep
food separated.

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How to Steam Food (cont.)

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Cooker is in WARM mode
when plugged in.

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Cook until food has reached
desired doneness. Push cook
switch up to warm. NOTE: Unit
will not automatically shift to
WARM mode when steaming

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food.

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With hot pads, carefully remove
glass lid. With spatula, remove
food from steamer basket to
serving platter. Let basket and
rice cooker cool completely
before cleaning.

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Press cook switch down to begin
cooking.

Cleaning

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Do not immerse base in water or other liquid.

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Cooking pot and lid are dishwasher­rice measuring cup, and 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.

safe. Steamer basket and divider,

Electrical Shock Hazard.

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*Rice Cooker Cooking Time (approximate). Rice cooker will switch to

Rice Cooking Chart

Chart is based on measuring rice 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.

WARM after cooking time, indicating rice is cooked.
**Measured with 1-cup U.S. measure.

MAXIMUM

TYPE OF RICE

Brown, Long Grain 15 cups Fill to 15 line 40–45 minutes 30+ cups
White, Long Grain 15 cups Fill to 15 line 30–35 minutes 30+ cups
White, Basmati 15 cups Fill to 15 line 30–35 minutes 30+ cups
White, Jasmine 15 cups Fill to 15 line 30–35 minutes 30+ cups
Arborio 15 cups Fill to 15 line 30–35 minutes 30+ cups
Sushi 15 cups Fill to 15 line 35–40 minutes 30+ cups

There are many different types of rice. Cook time may vary based on actual amounts of rice to water. Rice packaging directions may call for
different amounts of rice and water from the above chart; following package directions may vary results. Adjusting the ratio of rice to water
may be necessary to get the texture of rice that you like.

AMOUNT OF RICE

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT OF WATER COOKING TIME* MAKES**

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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 or
water overflows in
cooking.

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

information.

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

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Limited Warranty

This warranty applies to products purchased and used in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and
is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of original
purchase in Canada and one (1) year from the date of original purchase in the U.S. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair
or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs
associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or
component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to
the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or
gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the
product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the
rating label (e.g., 120 V ~ 60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All
liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition

of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such
warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have

other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or
special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada
or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers
on your appliance.

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