3-Cup Rice Cooker
USE AND CARE GUIDE
MODEL TRC3
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 shock do not immerse cord, plugs,
or appliance 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. Contact Consumer Service 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 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. To disconnect, raise Rice Cooking Selector Lever to the UP
position, then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
1.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and
escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to
prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage
to property.
1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety
instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of
this appliance must read and understand this Owner’s Manual
before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into the
water!
3. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on
all sides for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it is
touching or near curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or
other flammable materials.
4. To reduce the risk of fire, do not leave this appliance unattended
during use.
5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning
appliance!
6. The cord to this appliance should only be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical wall outlet.
7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
8. Do not use the Inner Pot or Glass Lid if cracked or damaged.
9. Avoid electric shock by unplugging the Rice Cooker before washing
or adding water.
10. Never plug in the Rice Cooker without the Inner Pot inside the
Main Housing.
11. To avoid burns, stay clear of the Steam Vent during cooking. Also,
wait for the Rice Cooker to cool down completely before touching
or cleaning the Main Housing and Glass Lid.
12. Never use the Inner Pot on a gas or electric cooktop or on an
open flame.
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13. Do not leave the plastic Rice Paddle or Rice Measuring Cup in the
Inner Pot while on and in use.
14. Lift off lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into
Rice Cooker.
15. To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the removable
container (Inner Pot). Do not pour liquid directly into the Main
Housing. Never put liquid into the Main Housing, only into the
Inner Pot.
Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into 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 qualified electrician.
Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
Short Cord Instructions
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Do not use an extension cord with this product.
Electric Power
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
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Getting to Know Your Toastmaster
3-Cup Rice Cooker
Your product may vary slightly from illustration.
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Figure 1
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1. Glass Lid Assembly
(P/N 20110W)
2. Lid Handle (P/N 20652W)
3. Wire Cooking Rack
(P/N 20117)
4. Inner Pot (P/N 20118)
5. Main Housing
6. COOK Light
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7. Rice Cooking Selector Lever
8. Power Supply Cord
9. Thermostat
10. Heating Plate
11. Rice Measuring Cup
(P/N 20111)
12. Rice Paddle (P/N 20112)
Before Using for the First Time
1. Read all instructions.
2. Wash Inner Pot, Wire Cooking Rack, Glass Lid, Rice Measuring
Cup and Rice Paddle in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well.
3. Never immerse Main Housing in water.
4. Never place liquid in the Main Housing. Place it only in the
Inner Pot.
5. Never try to force the Rice Cooking Selector Lever to stay in the
COOK Mode.
6. Never plug in the Cooker without first placing the Inner Pot
inside the Main Housing.
7. Always be sure Inner Pot contains liquid, or be ready to add oil,
butter or margarine immediately to the Inner Pot when you plug
in the Cooker.
8. Remember that the Rice Measuring Cup is not a standard
measuring cup. When filled, it measures approximately 3⁄4 cup.
9. Never wash any removable parts of the Cooker in the dishwasher.
10. Save these instructions and refer to them often.
11. If the outside of the Inner Pot is wet when placed into the
Cooker, this may cause a cracking noise while the unit heats up.
Also, this may cause damage to the inner working of the
appliance, so always wipe the outside of the Inner Pot completely
dry before use.
5.
Operating Instructions
Many varieties of rice can be used, including basmati, wild, black rice,
arborio, risotto, saffron rice, brown, and long grain. We do not
recommend using instant rice with this Rice Cooker.
1. Measure the amount of rice that you would like to cook. A 180 ml
4 cup) Rice Measuring Cup is included with your Rice Cooker.
(3⁄
Filling the cup with rice makes approximately 2
cooked rice.
NOTE: Make sure that the rice is leveled when the cup is filled.
The Toastmaster®3-Cup Rice Cooker has the capacity for 3 Rice
Measuring Cups of dry rice.
2. For Best Results...
Pour desired amount of rice into a separate container. Wash and
rinse the rice until the rinse water is clear.
3. Take the Inner Pot out of the Rice Cooker.
Place the washed rice into the Inner Pot and add appropriate
amount of water. (If you are making 3 cups of dry rice, add water to
the “3” mark in the inside of the Inner Pot. ) See Figure 2.
◆ Use Rice Measuring Cup
provided to measure 3
level Rice Measuring Cups
of rice.
1
4 cups of
⁄
Add water up to
the 3-cup line
◆ Rinse, if Desired.
◆ Add rice to the Cooking Pot
Figure 2
4. Replace the Inner Pot back into the Rice Cooker’s Main Housing.
Rotate it slightly to make sure that it is well seated on the
Heating Plate/Thermostat Assembly.
NOTE: Always wipe the outside of the Inner Pot completely dry
before use. If the outside of the Inner Pot is wet when placed into
the Cooker, this may cause a cracking noise while the unit heats
up. Also, this may cause damage to the inner workings of the
appliance.
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5. Replace the Glass Lid.
CAUTION: Do not operate the Automatic Rice Cooker without
replacing the Lid. Burns or other serious injury may occur.
6. Plug the Automatic Rice Cooker into a 120V AC electrical outlet.
Press the Rice Cooking Selector Lever down and the COOK Light
will illuminate. The cooking process begins as soon as the Light
illuminates.
7. When the Automatic Rice Cooker is done cooking, the Rice
Cooking Selector Lever will move to the UP position and the COOK
Light will turn off. For tender, fluffy rice, let the cooked rice sit for
15 minutes before stirring or removing. This allows the steam to
continue cooking the rice.
8. When ready to serve, carefully open the Lid as steam will escape.
Use the Rice Paddle provided or any other non-metal long-handle
utensil to scoop and mix the rice well. Allow all steam to escape.
9. Unplug the Automatic Rice Cooker from the wall. Do not touch the
Main Housing or Inner Pot until they have cooled completely.
10. Allow the Automatic Rice Cooker to cool completely before
cleaning.
11. When the Automatic Rice Cooker is not being used, please keep it
unplugged.
Long Grain Brown Rice
Cooking Chart
The Toastmaster®3-Cup Rice Cooker automatically shuts off when all
the liquid evaporates from the Inner Pot. However, for fluffy rice, allow
rice to stand for approximately 15 minutes, covered, before serving.
NOTE: Always place rice in Inner Pot before adding water.
Approx. Number
Amount of Raw Rice
11⁄2 Rice Measuring Cups
Water Level
to 3-cup line
of 1⁄2 Cup Servings
6
7.
Long Grain White Rice
Cooking Chart
The Toastmaster®3-Cup Rice Cooker automatically shuts off when all
the liquid evaporates from the Inner Pot. However, for fluffy rice, allow
rice to stand for approximately 15 minutes, covered, before serving.
NOTE: Always place rice in Inner Pot before adding water.
Approx. Number
Amount of Raw Rice
Water Level
of 1⁄2 Cup Servings
2 Rice Measuring Cups
3 Rice Measuring Cups
to 2-cup line
to 3-cup line
8
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Steaming Food
GENERAL INFORMATION
Keep the Glass Lid on while cooking or steaming food, unless the
recipe or chart specially calls for removing it. By removing the Glass
Lid unnecessarily, you lose steam and valuable time. If you must
remove it to stir or to add an ingredient, have the Rice Paddle or
ingredient ready, add it, stir quickly and just as quickly replace the
Glass Lid.
Using the Wire Cooking Rack
When steaming vegetables, the Wire Cooking Rack is a convenient
accessory.
1. Clean and prepare your vegetables.
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2. Place the Inner Pot into the Rice Cooker Heating Body. The length
of steaming time is subject to your own personal tastes; do you prefer
al dente (crunchy) steamed vegetables or a softer consistency?
3. Place the Wire Cooking Rack into the Inner Pot and add enough
water to be level with the top of the Wire Cooking Rack.
4. Place a heat-resistant container onto the Wire Cooking Rack. Or, a
steaming basket may be placed directly into the Inner Pot.
5. Add small vegetables to the heat-resistant container or the
steaming basket. Larger vegetables can be placed directly onto the
Steaming Rack. Replace the Glass Lid.
6. Plug the cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet. Press the Rice
Cooking Selector Lever down to the COOK position. Make sure
the COOK Light is ON. Steaming will start shortly.
7. Allow vegetables to steam to desired doneness. (See Vegetable
Steaming Chart.)
8. The Rice Cooker may automatically shut OFF. If additional
cooking is desired, unplug the unit and add more water. Replace
the Glass Lid. Plug in the Rice Cooker, press the Rice Cooking
Selector Lever down to COOK position and your Rice Cooker will
resume steaming.
9. When your food has reached the desired doneness, raise the Rice
Cooking Selector Lever and unplug after use.
9.
Vegetable Steaming Chart
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Vegetable
Asparagus
Bean Sprouts
Beans: green, wax, French cut
Broccoli
Brussels Sprouts
Cabbage: shredded
wedges
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Greens: collard, spinach, etc
Mushrooms: fresh sliced
Pea pods
Potatoes: (1)
Cook Time (min.)
8
10
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3
4
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8
10
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11
13
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11
13
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6
8
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14
16
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8
10
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11
13
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8
12
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6
11
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3
4
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4
6
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10
12
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10.
19
13
10
22
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16
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12
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(3)
Squash: acorn, butternut
Zucchini
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We have outlined a general guide to follow. Test for desired
doneness when cooking times indicated have been reached. As you
cook with this appliance, adapt times and measurements to your
own personal tastes.
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User Maintenance Instructions
This appliance contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair
it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning
must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician.
Always remember to unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in
use and before cleaning.
◆ Be careful not to dent the Inner Pot, especially the bottom of it.
To work properly and produce the best cooking results, the
Inner Pot must fit snugly on top of the thermostat.
◆ DO NOT let loose grains of rice or other food particles fall into
the bottom of the Main Housing because they might prevent the
thermostat from fitting tightly against the bottom of the Inner
Pot and cause inadequate cooking.
◆ Use the plastic Rice Paddle or a wooden spoon to stir and
remove food from the Inner Pot. NEVER use any metal utensils.
◆ Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads because they can
damage the finish of both the Inner Pot and Main Housing.
Cleaning Instructions
NOTE: It is normal to have a brown “rice crust” coating the bottom
layer of the Inner Pot when the rice has finished cooking and steaming.
◆ This appliance should be cleaned after every use. Unplug the unit
from the wall outlet. NEVER immerse Main Housing or Power
Cord in water. Allow the unit to cool before cleaning.
◆ Let the Rice Cooker cool. Fill Inner Pot with warm water and allow
to sit for a while. Wash in warm, soapy water with a sponge and dry
thoroughly with a cloth.
◆ The Wire Cooking Rack, Glass Lid, Rice Measuring Cup and Rice
Paddle may also be washed in warm, soapy water.
11.
CAUTION: Handle the Glass Lid with extreme care, as it may
become slippery when wet.
◆ Never wash any removable parts of the Rice Cooker in the
dishwasher.
◆ The Main Housing can be wiped clean with a soft, slightly damp
cloth or sponge.
◆ Never pour liquid into the Main Housing or immerse it in water.
Storing Instructions
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and clean all parts. Be sure all
parts are dry before storing. Store appliance in its box or in a clean, dry
place. Never store it while it is hot, wet or still plugged in. Never wrap
Power Cord around the appliance.
To avoid damage to the Inner Pot or Glass Lid, wrap a soft cloth around
the Lid and store it upside down over the Inner Pot.
Trouble Shooting
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Symptom
No Indicator
Lights are
illuminated.
Water overflows
during cooking.
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Possible Solutions
Make sure the Automatic Rice Cooker is
plugged in.
Check between the Inner Pot and Heating
Plate/Thermostat Assembly for any foreign
substances. Be sure the area is clean.
Make sure the Inner Pot is in the Main Housing.
Before cooking, make sure you don’t fill above
top water level.
Make sure Lid is closed before cooking.
Symptom
Possible Solutions
Cooked rice is
too dry or not
completely
cooked.
Cooked rice is
too watery.
Rice is scorched.
Before cooking, make sure you add enough
water to the Inner Pot for the total amount
of raw rice added.
After cooking, add 1⁄4 cup water and set on COOK.
Check between the Inner Pot and Heating
Plate/Thermostat Assembly for any foreign
substances. Be sure the area is clean.
Before cooking, make sure you don’t add too
much water to the Inner Pot for the total
amount of raw rice added.
Check between the Inner Pot and Heating
Plate/Thermostat Assembly for any foreign
substances. Be sure the area is clean.
Make sure the cooking cycle is not interrupted.
If the Power Cord is unplugged, the unit will not
operate and the rice will not cook.
Check between the Inner Pot and Heating
Plate/Thermostat Assembly for any foreign
substances. Be sure the area is clean.
Be sure to wash the Inner Pot after each use.
Be careful not to add easily-scorched ingredients
such as sugar, to the recipe before cooking.
Steam escapes
between Glass
Lid and Inner
Pot during
Check between the Glass Lid and Inner Pot for
foreign substances, including rice kernels that
may prevent the Glass Lid from closing all the
way. Be sure the area is clean.
cooking.
If none of these Trouble Shooting solutions are successful, contact
our Consumer Service Dept. at 800-947-3744 for further advice.
13.
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Warranty Coverage: This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date. This product warranty
is extended only to the original consumer purchaser of the product and is not transferable. For
a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase of the product, our Repair Center
will, at its option, either (1) repair the product or (2) replace the product with a reconditioned
comparable model. These remedies are the purchaser's exclusive remedies under this warranty.
Warranty Service: To obtain warranty service, you must call our warranty service number at
1-800-947-3744 for return instructions on how to deliver the product, in either the original
packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the Repair Center specified
below. You must enclose a copy of your sales receipt or other proof of purchase
to demonstrate eligibility for warranty coverage.
To return the appliance, ship to:
ATTN: Repair Center
708 South Missouri Street
Macon, MO 63552 USA
What Is Not Cover
commercial use, improper service or any other damage caused by anything other than defects
in material or workmanship during ordinary consumer use. This warranty is invalid if the serial
number has been altered or removed from the product. This warranty is valid only in the United
States and Canada.
LIMITATION ON DAMAGES:THERE SHALL BE NO LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR
CONDITION ON THIS PRODUCT.
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES: EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
IMPLIED WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PAR TICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ON THIS PRODUCT ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you
may have other rights under the laws of your jurisdiction.
For more information on our products, visit our website: www.maxim-toastmaster.com.
ed: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from misuse, accident,
To contact us, please write to, call, or email:
Consumer Relations Department
PO Box 7366
Columbia, MO 65205-7366 USA
1-800-947-3744
E-mail: consumer_relations@toastmaster.com
© 2005 Toastmaster Inc. P/N 61784
All Rights Reserved Rev. 8/05
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Printed in China
Keep Dated Sales Receipts for Warranty Service.
Keep this booklet. Record the following for reference:
Date purchased _______________________________________________
Model number _______________________________________________
Date code (stamped on bottom)________________________________
EVERYBODY EATS. It’s a fact of life.
But sometimes preparing
meals can become a chore.
That’s why TOASTMASTER has been invited
into millions of kitchens just like yours
so we can HELP YOU MASTER your
mixing, baking, grilling, toasting,
brewing, heating and serving
tasks WITH EASE AND STYLE.
The TOASTMASTER name stands for a
CELEBRATION of INNOVATION designed
to serve your life and keep you
COOKIN’ IN STYLE.
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• Makes up to 6 cups of cooked rice
• See-through glass lid
• Bonus rack included for steaming vegetables
• Measuring cup and rice paddle included
Questions
Call toll free 1-800-947-3744
Monday– Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. CST
www.maxim-toastmaster.com
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