Proctor Silex 37533NR User Guide

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Rice Cooker

Cuiseur de riz

Ollas para Cocer Arroz

READ BEFORE USE

LIRE AVANT UTILISATION

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English....................................... 2

USA: 1-800-851-8900 www.proctorsilex.com

Français ................................... 17

Canada : 1-800-267-2826 www.proctorsilex.ca

Español ................................... 32

México: 01 800 71 16 100 www.proctorsilex.com.mx

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

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 before putting on or taking off parts and allow to cool 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.

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, make sure Cook switch is up and in the WARM position with WARM light on; 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: To reduce 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.

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.

Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided

Parts and Features

BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

1. Lid*

2. Maximum Water Fill Line

3. Cooking Pot*

4. Base

5. Cook Switch

*To order parts: US: 1.800.851.8900 www.proctorsilex.com Canada: 1.800.267.2826 Mexico: 01 800 71 16 100

6. Steam Basket*

7. WARM Indicator Light

8. COOK Indicator Light

9. Rice Paddle*

10. Rice Measuring Cup*

(6-ounce/180 ml)

To Cook Rice

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Electric Shock Hazard. Only cook in the

cooking pot. Never cook in base. NOTE: Do not throw away the rice measuring cup that came

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./180 ml or approximately 3/4 cup U.S. standard.

1. Using rice measuring cup provided with rice cooker,

measure desired amount of rice and add to the cooking pot.

2. Add water to corresponding water line inside cooking pot.

Example: To make about 6 cups (1.4 L) of cooked white

rice, add 3 level rice measuring cups of rice, and then add water to the “3” line.

3. Carefully place cooking pot straight down in base. Make

sure cooking pot is securely placed into base. NOTE: Make sure bottom of cooking pot is not bent or warped or it will not conduct heat correctly.

4. Place lid on cooking pot. Plug into outlet. The WARM

indicator light will come on BUT UNIT IS NOT COOKING.

5. Push the cook switch DOWN to start cooking. The COOK

indicator light will come on.

6. When rice is finished cooking, the Cook switch moves up

and the WARM indicator light comes on. This feature will keep the rice warm until the unit is unplugged.

7. Use the rice paddle to scoop out the cooked rice. When

finished, unplug.

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 5 water fill line to prevent overflow

while rice is cooking.

TYPE OF

RICE

Long grain

white

Long grain

brown

Arborio 5 cups fill to 5 line

Basmati 5 cups fill to 5 line

Jasmine 5 cups fill to 5 line

Sushi Rice 5 cups fill to 5 line

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

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

OF RICE**

5 cups fill to 5 line

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

OF WATER

APPROX.

COOKING

TIME

30–32 min

42–44 min

32–34 min

31–32 min

28–30 min

YIELD*

cups

NOTES

Let

stand 10

minutes

To Cook Grain and Cereal

Follow directions to cook rice, adding water as indicated on grain and cereal cooking charts.

Grain Cooking Chart

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

TYPE OF

GRAIN

Buckwheat 2 1/2 cups

Barley 1 1/2 cups

Quinoa 5 cups

Millet 3 1/2 cups

Wheatberries

Sorghum 2 1/2 cups

Farro 5 cups

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

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT OF

GRAIN**

(591 ml)

(355 ml)

(1.2 L)

(828 ml)

5 cups (1.2 L)

(591 ml)

(1.2 L)

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

OF WATER

Fill to 5 line

4 1/2 cups

(1.1 L)

Fill to 5 line

7 cups (1.7 L)

Fill to 5 line

APPROX.

COOKING

TIME

43–45 min

1 hour

38–40 min

1 1/4 hours

1 1/2 hours

58–60 min

YIELD*

7 cups

3 cups

cups

8 cups

6 1/2

cups

8 cups

NOTES

Rinse

quinoa

before

cooking

Cereal Cooking Chart

Chart is based on measuring grain or cereal and water with the rice measuring cup provided. Steel-cut oats not recommended.

TYPE OF

CEREAL

Old-

Fashioned

Oatmeal

Cream of

Wheat

Grits 1 1/2 cups

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

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT OF

CEREAL**

4 cups

(946 ml)

2 cups

(473 ml)

(355 ml)

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

OF WATER

6 cups (1.4 L)

5 cups (1.2 L)

6 cups (1.4 L)

APPROX.

COOKING

TIME

20–22 min

13–15 min

23–25 min

YIELD*

6 1/2

cups

5 cups

5 cups Stir

NOTES

Stir once

or twice

during

cooking.

Let stand

3–4

minutes

and let

stand 10

minutes

How to Steam

1. Pour desired amount of water into cooking pot.

2. Carefully place cooking pot straight down on base. Make sure

cooking pot is securely placed into base.

3. Place steam basket into cooking pot.

4. Add food to basket.

5. Place lid on cooking pot. Plug into outlet. The WARM indicator

light will come on BUT UNIT IS NOT COOKING.

6. Push the cook switch DOWN to start cooking. The COOK

indicator light will come on.

7. Set a kitchen timer for the desired steaming time. Check food

for doneness when timer goes off.

8. With oven mitt, carefully remove glass lid. With spatula,

remove food from steam basket to serving platter. Let basket and rice cooker cool completely before cleaning.

Steam Cooking Chart

TYPE OF

CEREAL

Vegetables:

Asparagus,

cut in 3-inch spears

Broccoli,

florets

Carrots,

sliced

1/4-inch

thick

Corn-on-

the-Cob

Potatoes,

3/4-inch

cubes

Zucchini,

sliced

1/4-inch

thick

*Measured in 1-cup U.S. measure

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT OF

FOOD*

2 cups

(473 ml)

2 cups

(473 ml)

2 cups

(473 ml)

2 small ears fill to 1 line

2 cups

(473 ml)

2 cups

(473 ml)

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

OF WATER

fill to 1 line

APPROX.

COOKING

TIME DONENESS TEST

12–14 min

18–20 min

22–24 min

14–16 min

Crisp-tender

Tender

Crisp-tender

Steam Cooking Chart (cont.)

TYPE OF

CEREAL

Vegetables:

Poultry/Seafood:

Chicken,

tenders

Salmon,

fillet

Shrimp,

peeled and

deveined

*Measured in 1-cup U.S. measure

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT OF

FOOD*

12 oz.

(340 g)

12 oz.

(340 g)

12 oz.

(340 g)

MAXIMUM

OF WATER

fill to 1 line

AMOUNT

APPROX.

COOKING

TIME DONENESS TEST

20–22 min

16–18 min

Internal

temperature 165°F

(74°C)

Internal

temperature 145°F

(63°C)

Pink and opaque

To Steam Food While Cooking Rice

1. Follow steps 1–3 of “To Cook Rice” on page 5.

2. Place steam basket into cooking pot. Add food to basket. See

“Steaming Food With Rice” chart on page 13 for maximum quantities that can be cooked.

3. Place lid on cooking pot. Plug into outlet. The WARM light will

come on BUT UNIT IS NOT COOKING.

4. Push cook switch DOWN to start cooking. The COOK indicator

light will come on.

5. When rice is finished cooking, the cook switch moves up and

the WARM light comes on. This feature will keep the rice warm until unit is unplugged.

6. To check steamed food during rice cooking time, use caution

and an oven mitt while lifting lid. If food is done, remove food with a plastic or rubber spatula from steam basket to serving bowl/platter. Remove steam basket. Close lid and continue cooking rice.

7. Let basket and rice cooker cool completely before cleaning.

Steaming Food With Rice

TYPE OF

FOOD

Asparagus,

cut in

3-inch

spears

Broccoli,

florets

Corn-on-

the-Cob

Potatoes,

cut in

2-inch

chunks

*Measured in 1-cup U.S. measure **All times are for long grain white rice

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

OF FOOD*

3 cups

(710 ml)

3 cups

(710 ml)

3 small

ears

3 cups

(710 ml)

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

OF RICE

1 1/2

cups

1 1/2

cups

1 1/2

cups

1 1/2

cups

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

OF WATER

fill to

1 1/2

line

fill to

1 1/2

line

fill to

1 1/2

line

fill to

1 1/2

line

APPROX.

COOKING

TIME**

16–18 min

18–20 min

20–22 min

YIELD

RICE* NOTES

3 cups Crisp-

Tender

3 cups Crisp-

Tender

3 cups Let stand

for 5–10

min on

warm. Crisp-

Tender

3 cups Let stand

for 5–10

min on

warm.

Tender

Steaming Food With Rice (cont.)

TYPE OF

FOOD

Yellow

Squash

and Red Bell Peppers,

sliced

1/4-inch

thick and

1-inch cubes

Chicken,

tenders

Salmon,

fillet

Shrimp,

peeled

and

deveined

*Measured in 1-cup U.S. measure **All times are for long grain white rice

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

OF FOOD*

4 cups

(946 ml)

1 pound

(454 g)

1 1/2 pounds (680 g)

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

OF RICE

2 cups fill to

1 1/2

cups

1 1/2

cups

2 cups fill to

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

OF WATER

2 line

fill to

1 1/2

line

fill to

1 1/2

line

2 line

APPROX.

COOKING

TIME**

16–18 min

22–24 min

YIELD

RICE* NOTES

4 cups Crisp-

3 cups

4 cups

Tender

Internal

temperature

165°F (74°C)

Let stand for

5–10 min

on warm.

Internal

temperature

145°F (63°C)

Let stand

for 5–10

min on

warm. Pink

and opaque

Cleaning the Rice Cooker

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Electric Shock Hazard. Do not immerse base

in water or any other liquid.

1. Unplug from outlet and allow to cool.

2. Wash cooking pot, lid, rice measuring cup, and paddle in

hot, soapy water or top rack in dishwasher.

3. Rinse, dry, and reassemble to store.

4. Wipe base with a soft, damp cloth, or a scrub pad safe

for all surfaces. Do not clean with abrasive cleansers.

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