Kambrook KRC8 User Manual

Rice

Express 8

KRC8

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Instruction Booklet

Important

Please retain your instruction
book for future use.

In the event that you need some assistance with your
Kambrook appliance, please contact our Customer Service
Department on 1300 139 798 (Australia) or 0800 273845 (New
Zealand). Alternatively, visit us on our website at
www.kambrook.com.au or www.kambrook.co.nz

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Contents

Kambrook Recommends p4
Safety First

Your Rice Express 8 Rice Cooker p6
Using Your Rice Cooker p7
Rice Cooking Guide p9
Care and Cleaning p13
Recipes p14

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Kambrook Recommends Safety First

IMPORTANT: Please retain your
instruction book for future use.

At Kambrook, we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any
consumer product, so that you, our valued customer, can confidently
use and trust our products. We ask that any electrical appliance that
you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention
placed on the following important operating instructions.

Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook
Rice Express 8 Rice Cooker

• Carefully read all instructions before operating
the Rice Cooker for the first time and save for
future reference.

• Remove and safely discard any packaging
material and promotional labels before using
the Rice Cooker for the first time.

• To eliminate a choking hazard for young
children, remove and safely discard the
protective cover fitted to the power plug of
this appliance.

• Do not place the appliance near the edge of
a bench or table during operation.

• Ensure the surface is level, clean and free of
water and other substances.

• Do not operate the Rice Cooker on a sink
drain board.

• Do not place this appliance on or near a hot
gas or electric burner, or where it could touch
a heated oven.

• Position the Rice Cooker at a minimum
distance of 20cm away from walls and provide
adequate space above and all sides for air
circulation.

• Always operate the Rice Cooker on a stable
and heat resistant surface.

• Use the removable cooking bowl supplied with
the Rice Cooker. Do not use any other bowl
inside the housing.

• Do not use a damaged or dented removable
cooking bowl. If damaged or dented, replace
bowl before using.

• Never plug in or switch on the Rice Cooker
without having the removable cooking bowl
placed inside the stainless steel housing.

• Do not place food or liquid in the housing.

• Only the removable cooking bowl is designed
to contain food or liquid.

• Always ensure the Rice Cooker is properly
assembled before operating. Follow the
instructions provided in this book.

• Never operate the Rice Cooker without food
and liquid in the removable
cooking bowl.

• Do not touch hot surfaces, use oven
mitts to remove the lid. Lift and remove the
lid carefully to avoid scalding from escaping
steam.

• Do not allow water from the lid to drip into the
housing, only into the removable cooking bowl.

• Always have the lid locked correctly into
position on the Rice Cooker throughout
operation of the appliance unless states in the
recipe to have it removed.

• The glass lid has been specially treated to
make it stronger, more durable and safer than
ordinary glass, however its is not unbreakable.
If struck extremely hard, it may break or
weaken and could at a later time shatter into
many small pieces without apparent cause.

• Do not touch hot surfaces; use oven mitts to
remove the removable cooking bowl and
steaming tray.

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• Always ensure the power is switched off
at the power outlet and the power cord is
unplugged from the power outlet before
attempting to move the appliance, when not
in use and before cleaning or storing.

• Allow all parts to cool before disassembling
for cleaning.

• Extreme caution must be used when the
appliance contains hot food and liquids. Do not
move the appliance during cooking.

• The Rice Cooker is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote control system.

• Do not leave the Rice Cooker unattended
when in use.

• Do not place anything, other than the
locking lid, on top of the Rice Cooker when
assembled, when in use and when stored.

• Keep the Rice Cooker clean. Follow the
cleaning instructions provided in this book.

Important Safeguards For All
Electrical Appliances

• Carefully read all instructions before operating
the appliance and save for future reference.

• Remove and safely discard all packaging
material and promotional labels before using
the appliance for the first time.

• Fully unwind the power cord before use.

• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge
of a bench or table, touch hot surfaces or
become knotted.

• To protect against electric shock, do not
immerse the power cord, power plug or
appliance in water or any other liquid, unless it
is recommended in the cleaning instructions.

• The 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
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance, by a person
responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.

• It is recommended to inspect the appliance
regularly. Do not use the appliance if the
power supply cord, plug, connector or
appliance becomes damaged in anyway.
Return the entire appliance to the nearest
authorised Kambrook Service Centre for
examination and/or repair.

• Any maintenance other than cleaning should
be performed at an authorised Kambrook
Service Centre.

• This appliance is for household use only. Do not
use this appliance for other than its intended
use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats.
Do not use outdoors. Misuse may cause injury.

• The installation of a residual current device
(safety switch) is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when using
electrical appliances. It is advisable that a

safety switch with a rated residual operating
current not exceeding 30mA be installed in
the electrical circuit supplying the appliance.
See your electrician for professional advice

• Always turn the appliance to the OFF
position, switch off at the power outlet
and unplug at the power outlet when the
appliance is not in use.

• Before cleaning, always turn the appliance to
the OFF position, switch off at the power outlet,
unplug at the power outlet and remove the
power cord, if detachable, from the appliance
and allow all parts to cool.

• Do not place this appliance on or near a heat
source, such as hot plate, oven or heaters.

• Position the appliance at a minimum
distance of 20cm away from walls, curtains
and other heat or steam sensitive materials
and provide adequate space above and on
all sides for air circulation.

WARNING: Fully unwind
the cord before use.

WARNING: Ensure
appliance is fully cooled
before storing.

WARNING: Hot surfaces
during and after use.

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Your Rice Express 8 Rice Cooker

1. Rice cooker with 8 cup capacity

2. Easy clean non-stick removable

cooking bowl

3. Glass lid with stainless steel rim

which allows you to look at the
rice while cooking

4. Cool touch handles

5. Cooking indicator light - the

red light indicates that your rice
cooker is on the ‘COOK’ setting.

6. Keep ‘WARM’ indicator light -

the amber light indicates that
your rice cooker is ‘ON’ and has
automatically switched to the
keep ‘WARM’ setting.

7. Cooking control lever – press

the lever down to commence
cooking. The lever will
automatically switch up to the
‘WARM’ setting when the rice
is cooked.

8. Steaming rack

9. Rice Express 8 measuring cup

10. Serving spoon

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