Toastmaster TRC3 User Manual

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

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.

Rice Cooker Use and Care Guide

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.

Getting to Know Your Toastmaster 3-Cup Rice Cooker

Your product may vary slightly from illustration.

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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

Rice Cooker Use and Care Guide

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.

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