Rice Cooker with Steamer Attachment
Tayama Appliance USA Inc.
www.tayama-usa.com
Model: RC-8
Instruction Manual
Parts & Contents
Important Safeguards
Before using your Electric Rice Cooker for the first time, you should become familiar
with all of the parts. Read all instructions and safeguards carefully before operating
the unit.
1) Lid 5) Inner Pot 9) Cord
2) Heating Body 6) Heating Plate 10) "Warm" light
3) Handle 7) Measuring Cup 11) "Cook" light
4) Rice Cooking Switches 8) Ladle 12) Switch
13) Steamer
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in removable
container.
When using electrical appliances, basi c safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions before operating.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles orknobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or appliance itself
in water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when appliance is used near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
puttingonortakingoffparts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or afterthe appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the 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 injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counteror touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn any control to OFF position, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in the appliance as they
may cause a fire or risk of electrical shock.
13. A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable material
including curtains, draperies, walls and the like when in operation.
14. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch
electrical parts, involving a risk of electrical shock.
15. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers constructed of other
material other than metal or glass.
16. Do not store any materials other than manufacturers recommended accessories
in this unit when not in use.
17. Do not place any of the following materials inside the unit: Paper, cardboard,
plastic and the like.
18. 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 have been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
19. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
20. Ifthesupplycord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacture or its service agent.
21. Ifthesupplycord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
SAVE THESE INTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY!
Before using your new Rice Cook
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How to Use
1) Only use this product with the correct AC voltage outlet. [Forcorrect rated
voltage, see box and label at the bottom of rice cooker unit.]
2) Be sure to unplug AC cord when pan is not in cooker, or when cookeris not
being used. Remember the "Keep Warm" feature operates whenever the AC
cord is plugged in.
3) Place the inner pot inside the cooker before operating. Turn the pot gently to the
right and left.
4) If the switch button is difficult to depress to the "Cook" position, do not try to force
it down. This difficulty usually occurs when inner pot is not fully inserted into the
cooker or when the cooking cycle has just completed.
5) Placethelid on your inner pot while cooking. Keep the lid in place afte
to prevent your rice from drying out or discoloring.
6) Keep bottom of innerpot and surface of heaterplate free of foreign matterto
prevent operating malfunctions.
Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your appliance corresponds with your
house electricity supply, which must be A.C. (Alternating Current).
If the socket outlet in your home is not suitable for the plug supplied with this
appliance, the plug should be removedandfittedwith the appropriate one.
WARNING: DO NOT USE A DAMAGED POWER CORD.
● ATTENTION: This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
theother).Toreducetheriskofelectricshock,thisplugisintendedtofitinto
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not
attempt to modify the plug in the way.
WARNING: This appliance must be grounded.
Before using your cooker for the first time, wash and dry the bowl, steamer tray, lid
and spatula in warm, soapy water. Afterwards dry thoroughly.
serving
Always use the measuring cup provided in the package to measure and add rice to
the inner pot.
COOKING RICE:
With measuring cup, add amount of water to the rice inside the inner pot according to
the following estimated measurements provided below.
Cups of Uncooked Rice
15 Cups 15 - 15 ½ Cups
14 Cups 14 - 14 ½ Cups
12 Cups 12 - 12 ½ Cups
10 Cups 11 - 11 ½ Cups
8Cups 9-9½Cups
6Cups 7-7½Cups
4Cups 5-5½Cups
2Cups 3-3½Cups
1) Set inner pot in cooker. Place rice and wate
and left. Close lid securely.
2) Plug in power cord. Do not plug in until ready to cook. Otherwise rice may be
spoiled. If pot is not in cooker, cooking will not begin.
3) Press switch to "Cook", indicator switch will say cooking has started.
4) When rice is done, the switch will pop up. Let rice stand covered for 15 minutes
to steam rice.
5) Unplug after use. Grasp by the plug, not the cord to release.
*TIPS:
- Fill pot with uncooked rice after washing, Fill with water to overlap the layer of rice
by ½ ” to 1”,this will result in “perfectly” cooked rice.
- When cooking brown rice, periodically lift the lid to stir the rice along the bottom of
the pot to prevent sticking.
in inner pot. Turn pan gently to right
Water added to line on pot
Maintenance Procedures
1) Remove inner pot and lid and wash them in hot soapy water, taking care to rinse
completely, then dry with a soft cloth.
2) Clean outside of cooker with a clean damp cloth. Never clean any part of the
cooker with abrasive cleaner. Use a damp cloth or sponge with water and mild
dish detergent. Do not submerge any part of cooker in water. Wash only inner
pot and lid.
3) To clean the heating plate and thermo-control plate, use steel wool to polish or
remove any residue. Then wipe with a damp cloth. Allow to dry completely
before re-using. You must keep the heating plate and thermo-control plate free
from any foreign objects, otherwise the cooker will not operate properly.
4) Improper cleaning of cooker may cause unpleasant odors.
5) Anyresidue of vinegar or salt may cause pan to corrode.
STEAMING:
You can also use your rice cooker to steam a variety of foods such as vegetables,
fish, and even potatoes.
1) Fill the steamer attachment with desired food for steaming.
2) Fill the rice cooker half way with room temperature water.
3) Set the steamer onto the rice cooker.
4) Cover with glass lid.
5) Press the switch to “Cook”, indicator switch will say cooking has started.
6) Be careful when removing the lid for hot steam will rush out.
STEW:
Stewing in the rice cooker is quite similar to stewing in a slow cooker. Simply
combine all the ingredients for your stew and place into the inner pot. Make sure
when stewing that the water capacity should not be more than 70% of the volume of
the inner pot.
Simply follow the instructions for cooking rice to stew with your deluxe rice cooker.
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