Proctor-Silex Rice Cooker And Steamer User Manual

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Rice Cooker and Steamer........................ 2

USA: 1-800-851-8900

Cuiseur de riz à vapeur ............................ 8

Canada : 1-800-267-2826

Olla eléctrica y vaporera para cocer arroz ............15

México: 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 your electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use pot holders when removing hot

containers.

3. To protect against a risk of electrical shock do not immerse cord,
plug or base 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. Unplug before putting on or
taking off parts and allow to cool before cleaning.

6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information
on examination, repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Hamilton
Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. 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 an electric burner, or in a heat­ed oven.

11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance contain­ing hot food, water, or other hot liquids.

12. To disconnect, pickup the switch, then remove plug from wall outlet.

13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

14. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to

drip into the cooker.

15. Caution: To reduce risk of electric shock, cook only in removable
container.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

This appliance is intended for household use only.

This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of plug
has one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an electrical
outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce
the risk of electrical shock. If you are unable to insert the plug into
the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do
not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by
modifying the plug in any way.

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 rice cooker. 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.

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.

CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

1 (250 ml) 2 (500 ml) 20 to 30 21⁄2-3 (625-750 ml)
2 (500 ml) 4 (1 L) 25 to 40 4

1

⁄2-6 (1.125-1.5 L)

3 (750 ml) 6 (1.5 L) 35 to 50 8-10 (2-2.5 L)

COOKING CHART

Cup measures

Cooking Time

(minutes)

Uncooked

Rice

Water

Yield: 8 oz.

(250 ml) cups of

cooked rice

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1. Determine amount of cooked rice needed. Using cooking

chart, add recommended measures of rice and water to
inner pot. Do not exceed max fill line.

2. Spray inner pot with cooking oil spray.

3. Carefully place inner pot straight down into base. Make

sure inner pot is securely seated into base.

4. Place cover on inner pot. Plug cord into outlet. The Keep
Warm indicator light will come on. BUT THE UNIT IS NOT
COOKING.

5. Push the switch DOWN to start cooking. The COOK
indicator light will come on.

6. The rice will be done according to the time listed on
Cooking Chart. The Keep Warm indicator light will come
on when the rice is finished cooking. The Keep Warm
feature will continue to keep the rice warm until the unit is
unplugged.

7. Use the rice paddle to scoop out the cooked rice. When
finished, unplug from outlet.

Parts and Features

1. Cover

2. Steam Basket

3. Steam Rack

4. Inner Pot

5. Base

6. Warm/Cook Switch

7. Rice Paddle

8. 6-ounce (175 ml)
Plastic Measure

To Cook Rice

There are many types of rice. The amounts and times listed in
the Cooking Chart refer to uncooked, raw, white rice. You may
use converted rice but do not use quick-cooking or instant

rice.
Standard proportions for cooking rice are 2 parts water to

1 part rice. Amounts of water can be adjusted to your per-

sonal preference. For moister rice, use more water. For a
firmer rice, use less water.

To Use the Steam Basket

1. Pour about 2 cups (500 ml) water into inner pot.

2. Carefully place inner pot straight down into base. Make

sure inner pot is securely seated into base.

3. Place food into steam basket and place steam basket on
inner pot. Cover and plug cord into outlet. The Warm indi­cator light will come on.

4. Push the switch Down to start cooking.

5. Steam will be produced in about 8 minutes. Two cups of

water will steam for about 30 minutes. When finished
unplug from outlet.

USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING COVER AND STEAM
BASKET. STEAM CAN CAUSE BURNS.

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Customer Service

If you have a question about your product, call our toll-free customer
service number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and
series numbers and fill in that information below. These numbers can
be found on the bottom of your product. This information will help us
answer your question much more quickly.

MODEL:_____________ TYPE:_____________ SERIES: ______________

Cleaning the Cooker

1. Unplug cord from wall outlet.

2. Wash inner pot, cover, steam basket, steam rack, plastic

measure and paddle in hot, soapy water. Soaking inner
pot in hot, soapy water may be necessary. Do not wash
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.

Warning: To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not
immerse base in water.

To Use the Steam Rack

1. Pour about 1 cup (250 ml) of water into inner pot.

2. Carefully place inner pot straight down into base. Make

sure inner pot is securely seated into base.

3. Place steam rack in bottom center of inner pot.

4. Place food on steam rack. Cover and plug cord into outlet.

The Warm indicator light will come on.

5. Push the switch Down to start cooking.

6. Steam will be produced in about 8 minutes. One cup of

water will steam for about 30 minutes. When finished
unplug from outlet.

USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING COVER AND STEAM
RACK. STEAM CAN CAUSE BURNS.

This warranty applies to product purchased in the U.S.
or Canada.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products, one (1) year for Hamilton
Beach products or one hundred eighty (180) days for Proctor-Silex products from the
date of original purchase, except as noted below. During this period, we will repair or
replace this product, at our option, at no cost. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN
LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR
ORAL INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT
EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is
no warranty with respect to the following, which may be supplied with this product:
glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainer, blades, and/or agitators. This warranty
extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting
from abuse, misuse, neglect, use for commercial purposes, or any use not in
conformity with the printed directions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state, or province to
province. 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.

If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE
STORE! Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service please
have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.)

CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS

In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900

In Canada 1-800-267-2826

hamiltonbeach.com or proctorsilex.com

KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

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Cet appareil est conçu uniquement pour l’usage domestique.

Cet appareil est muni d’une fiche polarisée. Ce type de fiche a une
lame plus large que l’autre. La fiche pourra être insérée dans une
prise électrique dans un sens seulement. Il s’agit d’une caractéris­tique de sécurité visant à réduire le risque de choc électrique. Si la
fiche ne peut pas être insérée dans la prise, essayer d’inverser la
fiche. Si cela ne fonctionne toujours pas, contacter un électricien
qualifié pour qu’il remplace la prise désuète. Ne pas essayer de
contourner l’objectif de sécurité de la fiche polarisée en la modifiant
de quelque manière que ce soit.

La longueur du cordon utilisé avec cet appareil a été sélectionnée
pour réduire les risques d’emmêlement ou de trébuchement sur un
cordon plus long. Si un cordon plus long est nécessaire, on peut
utiliser une rallonge approuvée. Le calibre de la rallonge doit être
égal ou supérieur au calibre du cuiseur de riz. La rallonge doit être
installée avec précaution pour éviter qu’elle ne tombe sur le comp­toir ou la table car des enfants peuvent tirer dessus ou trébucher
accidentellement.

Ne pas faire marcher le cuiseur directement au-dessous des placards
de cuisine, étant donné que le fonctionnement de cet appareil génère
énormément de vapeur. Ne pas essayer d’atteindre tout article qui se
trouve au-dessus du cuiseur en fonctionnement.

RENSEIGNEMENTS DE SÉCURITÉ
AUX CONSOMMATEURS

CONSERVER CES

INSTRUCTIONS!

15. Mise en garde : Afin de réduire le risque de choc électrique,

faire cuire les aliments uniquement dans le récipient amovible.

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PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES

Lors de l’utilisation d’appareils électroménagers, des précautions
sécuritaires fondamentales doivent toujours être observées, y
compris ce qui suit :

1. Lire toutes les instructions.

2. Ne pas toucher des surfaces chaudes. Utiliser des maniques

lorsque vous devez déplacer des récipients chauds.

3. Afin de vous prémunir contre le risque de choc électrique, ne

pas plonger le cordon d’alimentation, la fiche ou la base dans
l’eau ou tout autre liquide.

4. Il est nécessaire de surveiller attentivement les enfants lorsque

ceux-ci utilisent l’appareil ou se trouvent à proximité de celui-ci.

5. Débrancher l’appareil de la prise de courant lorsque vous ne

l’utilisez pas. Débrancher l’appareil avant d’enlever ou de remet­tre des pièces en place et le laisser refroidir avant de le nettoyer.

6. Ne pas faire fonctionner un appareil avec un cordon ou une

fiche endommagé(e), ou lorsque l’appareil ne fonctionne pas
bien, est tombé ou a été endommagé d’une manière quel­conque. Composer notre numéro sans frais d’assistance à la
clientèle pour des renseignements concernant l’examen, la
réparation ou le réglage.

7. L’utilisation de tout accessoire non recommandé par Hamilton

Beach/Protor-Silex, Inc., peut entraîner des dangers.

8. Ne pas utiliser à l’extérieur.

9. Ne pas laisser le cordon pendre au bord d’une table ou d’un

comptoir ou entrer en contact avec une surface chaude.

10. Ne pas placer l’appareil sur ou près d’un brûleur électrique ou à

gaz chaud, ou dans un four chauffé.

11. Une extrême prudence s’impose en déplaçant un appareil qui

contient des aliments, de l’eau, ou tout autre liquide, chauds.

12. Pour débrancher, soulever l’interrupteur, et retirer la fiche de la

prise murale.

13. N’utiliser cet appareil qu’aux fins auxquelles il a été conçu.

14. Soulever et ouvrir le couvercle soigneusement pour éviter de

se faire ébouillanter, et laisser couler dans le cuiseur l’eau
accumulée dans le couvercle.

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