Wachsmuth & Krogmann RC-3 User Manual

Electric Rice Cooker

Item# 6934

Model # RC-3

PLEASE READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE

THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS APPLIANCE.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Index P.1

Important Safeguards P. 2

General Safety Rules P.3

List of Main Parts, Tech. Specifications
Contents of Packaging

Operation P.5

Maintenance P.6

Frequently Asked Questions P.7

Service Center P.8

Rice Cooker Recipes P. 8,9

Warranty Information P.10

Warranty Card P.11

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, especially when children are present, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or
injury to persons, including the following:

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• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use potholders when removing cover or handling hot

containers.

• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or base unit in water
or other liquid.

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

• Unplug from outlet when not in use. Allow to cool before cleaning.

• Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance

malfunction or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to an authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by this appliance manufacturer
may cause injury.

• Do not use outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food, water

or other hot liquids.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding and allow water to drip int o unit.

• Do not store any materials other than the manufacturer’s recommended accessories

in this unit when not in use.

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. It may be plugged into a standard
electrical outlet.

POWER SUPPLY CORD SAFETY TIPS

1. Never pull or yank on the supply cord or the appliance.

2. To insert plug, grasp it firmly and guide it into outlet.

3. To disconnect appliance, grasp plug and remove it from outlet.

4. Before each use, inspect the cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any
are found, this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the cord
replaced. Please return it to our Service Department or to an authorized
service representative.

5. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance, as this could place undue
stress on the cord where it enters the appliance and cause it to fray and
break.

DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE IF THE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE OR IF
APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING!

listed below may result in electric shock, fire or serious personal injury. The warnings,
cautions, and instruction discussed in this instru ction manual cannot cover all possible
conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are a factor which cannot be built into this product, but must
be supplied by the operator.

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions

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CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury

resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Ext ens ion cords are
available from local hardware stores and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If
an extension cord is required, special care and caution is necessary. Also the cord must
be: (1) marked with an electrical rating of 125 V and at least 13 A., 1625 W., and (2)
the cord must be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

ELECTRIC POWER

If electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliances may not operate
properly. The appliances should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other
operating appliances.

POLARIZED PLUG (FOR 120 VOLTS)

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety
feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in 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 defeat this safety feature.

SAFETY WARNING

Although your appliance is easy to operate, for your safety, the below warnings must be
followed:

1. Do not place the appliance near a heat source.

2. Never leave the appliance unattended while connected to the electrical outlet.

3. To avoid any accidental burns, never put a hand over a steam vent or cover when
the appliance is in operation. Always use lid handle.

4. Use the appliance on a stable work surface away from water.

5. Do not unplug the socket by pulling on the supply cord.

6. The appliance must be unplugged:

A. Before either filling or emptying
B. Before any cleaning or maintenance
C. After use
D. If it appears to be faulty

THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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