Before operating this unit, please read these instructions completely.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following;
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse cord, plugs,
and Rice Cooker, except lid and pan, in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause hazards.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall
outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove plug
from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Thjs product is intended for household use.
NOTE
A. A short power-supply cord (or cord set) is to be provided to reduce
the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord.
B. Longer cord set or extension cords are available and may be used
if care is exercised in their use.
C. If a long cord set or extension cord is used,
(1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
(2) if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should
be a grounding-type three-wire cord, and
(3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over accidentally.
This appliance has a polarized plug: (one blade is wider than the other).
As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualifies electrician.
Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
the heating plate clean and dry. Any foreign
matter between them will cause your cooker to
malfunction.
iSel the unit on a stable surface.
Do not expose to water, high humidity or heat
sources. Do not use the pan directly on an open flame,
electric burner or in a heated oven.
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I Do not till the riceKJOoker on its edge or place it
upside down with its power supply plug
connected, as this may cause damage. When
tilting or placing the rice-cooker upside down,
make sure to disconnect the power supply plug.
IThe cooker becomes hot when in use. Do not
cover the lid with your hand or place your face
directly over the steam coming from the cooker.
iDo not cover the lid with a cloth. The lid may
deform or change color.
I Be sure to keep the cooker out of the reach of
children, especially when cooking rice.
Serious injury could occur if the unit tips over and
the hot contents are spilled.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Inner lid
ISlide inner lid onto inner lid shaft. Face large
rubber lip of centre packing towards outer lid.
Small side of centre packing should face you
when outer lid is open.
Centre packing
Dew collector
iHold the sides and remove/install in the direction
of the arrows.
IRemove and empty dew collector after every use.
Scoop holder
Switch
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HOW TO USE
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2
3
4
Measure rice with the provided
measuring cup.
Rinse rice in a separate bowl
until the water becomes relatively
clear.
Place rinsed rice in the pan. Add water.
e.g. For 3 cups rice, add water to LEVEL INDICATOR 3.
LEVEL INDICATOR
MAXIMUM LEVEL
Do not cook with more than this level
of water.
Set the inner lid onto the outer lid.
Place the pan in the body.
Make sure that the pan is directly
in contact with the heating plate
by turning it slightly from right to
left until it seats properly.
Close the outer lid.
The lid is locked properly when it clicks.
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Do not rinse rice in the rice
cooker pan.
I Adjust the quantity of water to
your personal taste.
I Wipe the surface of the pan
before use. If it is wet, it may
cause noise while cooking
It may also damage the unlf.
I If outer lid is not securely closed,
cooking will be affected.
I
Do not open the outer lid when
in use.
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you when cooking has started.
When rice is cooked, the switch will pop up.
“Keep Warm” lamp lights to indicate
“Keep Warm” function is working.
After switch pops up, leave the lid closed for at least
15 minutes to steam rice.
I Do not plug in until you get ready
to cook. Otherwise, rice may be
ruined.
I If pan is not in the cooker, cooking
will not begin.
■ “Keep Warm" function
continues until the unit is
unplugged.
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Fluff the rice.
Scoop holder
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The rice may be sticky if it is
not fluffed.
] ■ Remove and clean dew
collector after every use.
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Unplug the AC cord if you do not want to
keep the rice warm or when the unit is not
in use.
Note: Unit is always on keep warm
when it is plugged in.
HOW TO CLEAN
Unplug the unit before cleaning.
1. Soak the pan and the inner lid in lukewarm water and wash with a sponge.
2. Wipe the body with a damp cloth. Do not immerse the unit in water.
3. The dew collector should be removed and cleaned after every use.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool. Clean with a non-metal brush or sponge.
Non-Stick coated pan
I Use a sponge to clean the pan.
I Use a plastic or wooden rice scoop; not metal utensils may damage the surface of the pan.
I The non-stick coating may discolour after long use.
This will not affect the non-stick coating or cleanliness of the pan.
I Wash the cooker immediately after cooking with any seasoning.
TO KEEP COOKED RICE WARM AND TASTY
Using Keep Warm function for more than 12 hours may cause discoloration or an objectionable odor
in the rice.
If quantity of rice to be kept warm is less than
1.0 L
the rice will gradually dry out and lose taste.
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Utensils left in the pan during Keep Warm may affect the smell and taste of the rice.
2 cups
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How to Steam Food (Using Steaming Rack or Steaming Basket)
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2
3
Measure 2 cups of water with the provided measuring cup.
Then put the water into the pan.
Place the steaming rack or the steaming basket on the pan.
Then put the food to be steamed on the steaming rack or
steaming basket (Place in dish if required.)
Insert the inner lid onto the outer lid.
Place the pan in the unit.
Make sure that the pan is directly in
contact with the heating plate by
turning it slightly from right to left
until it seats properly.
i If cook rice at the same time
using steaming basket, do not
cook beyond following capacity.
Rice
1.0L2 cups
Cooking time may be varied
according to personal preference.
Less water means the unit will
switch off sooner. To lengthen
cooking time, add
more water.
Wipe the surface of the pan
before use. If it is wet, it may
cause noise while cooking.
It may also damage the unit.
1 tbsp (15 ml)
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Close the outer lid to the locked position.
Plug in.
Press the switch immediately.
The “Rice Cook” indicator lamp will turn on to show the
cooking (steaming) process has started.
Time the cooking manually.
'Unit will automatically switch to Keep Warm should
water evaporate.
'Remember that foods will continue to cook on Keep Warm.
Turn off cooker by unplugging.
Remove foods, then the steaming rack,
and finally pour out any remaining water.
If the outer lid is not securely
closed, cooking will be affected.
Do not open the outer lid when
in use.
Do not plug in until you get
ready to cook. Otherwise, food
may be ruined.
If the pan is not in the cooker,
cooking will not begin.
Remove and clean dew
collector and steaming rack
after every use.
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Recipes
Caribbean Rice Pudding
2 cups uncooked long grain white rice
1 14-ounce can coconut milk
1 8-ounce can crushed pineapple, drained
2 small cinnamon sticks
2/3 cup sugar
4 cups water
Whipped cream (optional)
Combine all ingredients in rice cooker pan (except whipped cream); mix thoroughly.
Close lid; press switch to “RICE COOK.” When cycle is complete stir again. Close
lid; “KEEP WARM” for additional 15 minutes.
Serve warm or chilled. Top with whipped cream if desired
Serves: 6
Clean, drain and chop chard. Place water and chard in rice cooker pan. Close lid,
press switch to “RICE COOK” and cook 25 minutes. Remove pan from unit and
drain chard. Wipe pan dry of any moisture.
Place rice-cooker pan in unit; press switch to “RICE COOK”;add oil. When oil is hot
add onions, garlic, parsley and oregano; cook until onions are soft and transparent.
Add chard and mix completely. Sprinkle hazelnuts over chard; stir to mix. Continue
cooking 5 minutes. Serve immediately.
Serves: 4
‘Toasted pecans or walnuts may be substituted for hazelnuts
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Seafood Soup
1 pound mussels
1/2 pound clams
1/2 small onions, diced
1/2 pound very ripe tomatoes
Place (1 cup) of water into pan setting the steam plate for the mussels and
clams to open. Press the “on” button and in 15 minutes the shellfish will open,
take them out of the pan. Reserve the liquid in another container. Clean the
pan thoroughly. Press the switch to “RICE COOK” and heat the oil,the indicator
light will click off when the oil is hot, add the onions, tomatoes and pepper,
press the “on” button again and cook for 5 minutes. Add the 6 cups
of hot water to fill the pan. When it starts boiling, add the noodles, mussels and
when the indicator light clicks off, let it stand for additional 10 minutes.
1 green pepper, diced
1 cup of thick noodles
6 cups hot water
Vegetable Pilaf with Seafood
1/4 pound jumbo shrimps (approximately 4)
1/4 pound mussels
1 1/4 cups uncooked short or medium white rice
2 cups clear vegetable broth
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper
1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 tablespoons fresh, chopped parsley
Remove shells and veins from shrimps, leave tails attached. Refrigerate until
needed. Remove beards from mussels and brush-scrub shells. Discard any
opened,cracked or heavy mussels, they may be filled with sand. Set aside.
Combine rice, broth, onions, bell peppers, marjoram, thyme, rosemary and salt
in rice cooker pan. Mix completely. Arrange mussels on top of rice. Close lid;
press the switch to “RICE COOK” When cycle is complete add parsley;
stir to mix. Arrange shrimps on top of the rice mixture. Close lid for 10-15 mi
nutes. The heat from the rice will steam cook the shrimps and turn them pink.
Serves; 4-6
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Stir-Fry Chicken Vegetables
7 oz. uncooked long grain white rice
8 oz. fresh chicken: thigh, cut up
about 1 oz. side
8 oz. oriental stir-fry vegetables pack
celery, carrots, Chinese cabbage
or any combination of fresh
vegetables
Cook rice according to instruction. Heat vegetable oil in skillet. Add chicken and
season with pepper, stirring well until chicken is fully cooked. Add vegetables and
Teriyaki Cooking Sauce. Stir well and bring to boil for 3-4 minutes. Do not over
cook vegetables. Simmer about 1.2 minutes. Remove from heat; serve over the
rice.
4 oz. Teriyaki Cooking Sauce
1/2 oz. Vegetable Oil
Pepper for seasoning
Makes 3 servings.
Saffron Rice
2 cups cool tap. water2 Serrano peppers, sliced
1 cup uncooked long graincrosswise
white rice
1 cube chicken bouillon1 teaspoon Maxican Saffron
1 tablespoon lard or bacon3 sprogs cilantro
drippings
1/2 Spanish onions, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into
slivers
1 large garlic clove, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Measure water into pan. Add bouillon cube and dissolve in water. Add remaining
ingredients and thoroughly stir. Close lid and press the switch to "RICE COOK",
Serve immediately.
Makes approximately 3 1 -cup servings.
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Steaming Fresh Vegetables
Steaming Chart
VegetableQuantity
Artichokes:
Globe: whole2-4
Asparagus:
Beans: Green, Waxed
whole
cut up
Broccoli: spears
Cabbage: wedges
Carrots: small, whole
Corn on the Cob:
Potatoes - Sweet Potatoes
Yams: quartered
Summer Squash, Zucchini:
cut up
Spinach
8 oz. (200 g)20 - 25 min.
1 lb (500 g)18-25 min.
1 lb (500 g)14-16 min .
1 lb (500 g)25 - 30 min.
2 lb (900 g)17 - 20 min.
1 lb (500 g)15-18 min.
3 - 6 ears15-20 min.
Medium (140 g)20 - 25 min.
Large (180 g)20 - 25 min.