Krups RK7009 Instruction Manual

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Connecting to the power supply

Do not use the appliance if:

- It or its cord is damaged.

- The appliance has fallen or shows visible damage or does not work properly.

In these cases, the appliance must be sent to an approved Service Center. Do not

take the appliance apart yourself.
Always plug the appliance into a grounded outlet.
Do not use an extension cord. If you accept liability for doing so, only use an extension

cord which is in good condition, has a grounded plug and is suited to the wattage of

the appliance.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, an authorised

Service Center or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid any danger.
Do not leave the cord hanging.
Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.

Always unplug the appliance immediately after use; when moving it; prior to any cleaning

or maintenance.

Using

Use a flat and stable, heat resistant work surface, away from any water splashes.

Never leave the appliance in operation unattended. Keep away from children.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Burns can occur by touching the hot surface of the appliance, the hot water, the

steam or the food.
Never try to operate the appliance when the bowl is empty or without the bowl.
The cooking function/knob must be allowed to operate freely. Do not prevent or

obstruct the function from automatically changing to the keep warm function.
Do not remove the bowl while the appliance is working.
Do not put the appliance directly onto a hot surface, or any other source of heat or flame,

as it will cause a failure or danger.
The bowl and the heating plate should be in direct contact. Any object or food inserted

between these two parts would with the correct operation.
Do not put any food or water into the appliance until the bowl is in place.
Respect the levels indicated in the recipes.
During cooking, the appliance gives out heat and steam. Keep face and hands away.

Do not get face and hands close to the steam outlet. Do not obstruct the steam

outlet.
Do not immerse the body in water nor pour water into it, only into the bowl.
Should any part of your appliance catch fire, do not attempt to put it out with water.

To smother the flames use a damp teatowel.

Any intervention should only be made by a service centre with original spare parts.

Environment protection first!

Your appliance contains many materials which can be recycled.

Take it to a local civic collection point.

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DESCRIPTION

1 Steam basket 1 4 Lid
2 Markings for water and rice 1 5 Condensation collector
3 Removable nonstick bowl 1 6 Control box
4 Measuring cup A Display of cooking time or of delayed
5 Removable steam shield
6 Steam shield holder
7 Spoon
8 Spoon support
9 Hotplate
1 0 Sensor
1 1 Lid opening button
1 2 Steam vent 1 7 Power cord
1 3 Lid Handle 18 Power cord storage

start-up, in rice-cooker mode

B Rice cooking indicator light (red)
C Slow cooking indicator light (red)
D Plus button of timer
E Steam cooking indicator light (red)
F Porridge indicator light (red)
G Minus button of timer
H Keep warm indicator light (orange)

BEFORE THE FIRST USE

Unpack the appliance

Remove the appliance from the packaging and unpack all the accessories.

Open the lid by pressing the opening button located on the handle – Fig. 1.
Remove all the printed documents and the accessories.
Install the spoon support: insert the plastic hook of the support in the hole located

under the hinge of the lid, and slide it downwards – Fig. 2.

Read the instructions and carefully follow the operating method.

Clean the appliance

Remove the non-stick bowl.

Clean the metal parts of the lid and the bowl with a sponge and dishwashing liquid.

Fit the steam shield onto its holder – Fig. 3. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a

damp cloth.
Dry off carefully.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners.

Close and lock the lid.

Check that the condensation collector is correctly in position – Fig. 6.
Plug in the appliance.
Do not switch on the appliance until all of the above stages have been completed.

Never place your hand over the steam vent during cooking, as there is a danger of burns.
If the bowl is not properly in place in the appliance, cooking will not start. If you wish to
change the selected cooking time or the cooking mode in the event of an error, select the
cooking mode and then the cooking time again.
The corresponding cooking mode light will flash during 5 secondes. During these 5
secondes, you can still adjust directly the cooking mode or time.

RICE COOKER

Measuring the ingredients - Max capacity of the bowl

The plastic cup is only used for measuring rice and not the water (except when cooking

1 cup of rice).

The graduated markings on the inside of the bowl are given in liters and cups, these

are used for measuring the amount of water when cooking rice – Fig. 7. If cooking
other foods, such as pasta, follow the quantities in the recipes.

The plastic cup provided with your appliance is for measuring rice, refer to the table

below for the quantity of rice required for the number of servings. 1 level measuring
cup of rice weighs 5.5 oz.

The table below gives a guide to cooking white rice. For best results, we recommend

using regular rice rather than instant-type rice which tends to result in a stickier rice
and may adhere to the base. With other types of rice, such as brown or wild rice, the
quantities of water need adjustment (see the table below).

To cook 1 cup of white rice (serves 2 small or 1 large portion), use 1 measuring cup

of white rice and then add 1 1/2 measuring cup of water. With some types of rice it
is normal for a little rice to stick on the base when cooking 1 cup of rice.

The maximum quantity of water + rice should not exceed the 10 cup mark inside the

bowl – Fig. 7.

Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking.

USING YOUR RICE COOKER

For all 4 functions

Carefully wipe the outside of the bowl (especially the bottom). Make sure that there

are no foreign residues underneath the bowl or on the hotplate – Fig. 4.

Place the bowl into the appliance – Fig. 5, making sure that it is correctly positioned.

Slightly rotate the bowl in both directions, so as to ensure good contact between the

bottom of the bowl and the hotplate.
Make sure that the steam shield is correctly in position – Fig. 3.

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Measuring cups

of white rice

COOKING GUIDE FOR WHITE RICE IN AUTOMATIC RICE & SLOW COOKER

of white rice

2 11 oz / 300 g 2 cup mark 3 - 4 14 - 17 min.

4 21.2 oz / 600 g 4 cup mark 5 - 6 20 - 25 min.

5 26.5 oz / 750 g 5 cup mark 7 - 8 23 - 27 min.

(American long grain, Basmati, Thai)

Weight

Water level in

the bowl

(+ the rice)

Serves

Approximate

cooking time*

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Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking except for risotto rice.

COOKING GUIDE FOR OTHER TYPES OF RICE

Type of rice

Round white rice

(Italian rice - often a

stickier rice)

Whole grain Brown

rice

Wild rice 4 14.1 oz / 400 g

Risotto rice

(Arborio type)

* The rice cooker will automatically determine the exact cooking time depending on the quantity

of water and rice placed in the bowl.

Measuring
cup of rice

4 21.2 oz / 600 g 4 cup mark 5 - 6 20 - 23 min.

4 21.2 oz / 600 g

4 21.2 oz / 600 g 4 cup mark 4 - 5 17 - 23 min.

Weight

of rice

Water level
in the bowl
(+ the rice)

4.5 cup mark

3.5 cup mark

Serves

5 - 6 35 - 40 min.
4 - 5

Approximate

cooking

time*

about 40 min.

N O T E : When using Arborio risotto rice for rice pudding or dessert puddings follow

the proportions in the recipe book as more water is needed. When cooking rice
pudding, use Arborio risotto rice, as it cooks quicker and gives better results. Follow
the instructions in the recipes. Take care when cooking rice in milk as it can froth up
and boil up through the lid.

To cook rice

The cooking times given in the tables and recipes are only approximate and for your

guidance.

Place the appliances on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from water

splashes and any other sources of heat.
Pour the required quantity of rice into the bowl using the measuring cup provided.

Then fill with cold water up to the corresponding “CUP” mark printed in the bowl

(See cooking guide) – Fig. 7.
Close the lid.

NOTE: Always add the rice first and then water otherwise you will have too much water.

Check that the appliance is plugged in. Briefly press the “rice cooking” key – Fig. 8.

The red “rice cooking” light flashes for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds the light remains

steady and the cooking automatically starts.
After each use empty and clean the condensation collector.

The rice cooker itself determines the exact cooking time depending on the quantity of water
and ingredients placed in the bowl (see cooking table for a guide to times). When the volume
of water has been absorbed by the rice, the appliance stops the cooking process automatically
and switches to the “Keep warm” mode (the orange “Keep warm” light comes on).

Rice cooking with delayed start

This is the only cooking mode for which programming a delayed start is possible.

It is possible to delay the time the rice starts cooking.
Select the “Rice cooking” mode. When the ingredients have been placed in the bowl

and the appliance plugged in, briefly press the “Rice cooking” key – Fig. 8. The red

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“Rice cooking” light flashes.

Select the cooking time. When the “rice cooking” light flashes, press the “plus” key

– Fig. 9 or the “minus” key – Fig. 10 to select the lenght of time before cooking is
completed. For instance: if it is 1 p.m, and you would like your rice to be cooked at 8
p.m, set “7H” on the time key. The “rice cooking” light remains steady.

You can delay cooking for up to 9 hours maximum.

Some recommendations for best results when cooking rice

Measure out the rice and rinse it thoroughly under running water in a sieve (except for

risotto rice such as Arborio rice which should not be rinsed). Then place the rice in
the bowl together with the corresponding quantity of water.

Make sure that the rice is evenly distributed around the whole surface of the bowl, in

order to allow even cooking.

Add salt if required. Allow about half a teaspoon of salt for 4 cups of rice, but you can

adjust this to your personal taste. Remember your Rice Cooker uses less water than
when boiling rice so take care not to add too much salt.

Stock may be substituted for water if desired. If using bouillon cubes, take care not to

overseason.

Do not open the lid during cooking as steam will escape and this will affect the

cooking time.

On completion of cooking, when the “keep warm” function is selected, stir the rice

and then leave it in the rice cooker for a few minutes longer in order to get perfect rice
with separate grains.

SLOW COOKING

Measuring the ingredients

The total quantity of ingredients (see recipes for the amounts) should not exceed the

10 CUP mark in the bowl when slow cooking.

To slow cook

To select the “slow cooking” mode. Place ingredients in the bowl and plug in the

appliance, press the “slow cooking” key – Fig. 11. When the “slow cooking” light
flashes, you can press the “plus” key – Fig. 9 or the “minus” key – Fig. 10 to select
a cooking time. If you don’t select a cooking time after 5 seconds, the light stops
flashing, and the corresponding indicator light remains steady; the cooking time of
the appliance is automatically programmed at 60 minutes and the appliance begins
cooking.

Select the cooking time: the appliance allows you to program between 60 minutes

minimum and 9 hours maximum for the slow cooking mode. Choose the time so as to
suit the chosen recipe while the red “slow cooking” light is flashing. Press repeatedly
on the +/- keys to increase the cooking time. You can also press continuously in order
to speed up the process. The time increases in hourly increments from 60 minutes up
to 9 hours maximum.

When the red “slow cooking” light stops blinking the cooking process begins.

Important instructions when slow cooking dried beans and dried peas
If you are preparing a slow cooker recipe which contains dried beans or dried peas,

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