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AUTOMATIC RICE COOKER (Pages 1-5)
ARROCERA AUTOMATICA (Páginas 6-11)
CUISEUR DE RIZ AUTOMATIQUE (Pages 12-17)
SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK
CONSERVE ESTE INSTRUCTIVO
CONSERVER CE GUIDE D’ENTRETIEN ET D’UTILISATION
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:
■ READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
■ 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
malfunctions 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 into unit.
■ Do not store any materials other than the manufacturer’s recommended accessories
in this unit when not in use.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this
plug fits in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, reverse the
plug and try again. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat
this safety feature.
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if
care is exercised in their use.
If a longer detachable power-supply cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance; (2) the cord
should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATIONS
Inner Pot
Cover
Outer Pot (Base)
Warm Light
Cook Light
Measuring
Cup
Cook Lever
Ladle
Steaming Rack
Steaming Tray
LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS
1. Never pull or yank on the 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 line cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks. If any are
found, this indicates that the appliance should be serviced and the line 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 LINE CORD SHOWS ANY DAMAGE, OR IF
APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
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This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. It may be plugged into any AC electrical
outlet (ordinary household current). Do not use any other electrical outlet.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
READ BEFORE USING THE RICE COOKER FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Read all instructions.
• Wash inner pot, steaming rack, steaming tray, cover, measuring cup and ladle in
warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Never immerse outer pot in water.
• Never place liquid in the outer pot; place it only in the inner pot.
• Never try to force cook lever to stay in the “Cook” position after it has shifted
automatically to the “Warm” position.
• Always place inner pot inside outer pot before plugging in the rice cooker.
• When plugging in the cooker, always be sure inner pot contains liquid, or be ready
to add oil, butter or margarine immediately to the inner pot.
• Save these instructions and refer to them often.
NOTE: Always wipe down the outer surface of the inner pot before placing it inside the
cooker. Any moisture remaining on inner pot surface may cause a crackling noise while
the unit is heating up. Except for actual cooking area, keep all surfaces dry to prevent
damage to the inner workings of the appliance while it is in operation.
TO USE
1. Place inner pot inside outer pot. Rotate inner pot slightly to make sure that it is well
seated on the heating plate.
2. Measure desired amounts of rice and water into inner pot: Use only clean water in
water reservoir.
(a) If measuring cup provided is used, 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield
approximately 2-3 cups of cooked rice. Remember that this measuring cup when
filled holds slightly more than half of the amount held by a standard U. S. 1-cup
measure. For softer rice, increase by 1-2 tablespoons the amount of water mixed
with rice cover.
(b) If package directions are followed, using a standard measuring cup to measure
rice and water may be preferred.
3. Plug unit into a standard 120-volt outlet. The WARM light will immediately go on.
4. To begin cooking rice, push down on the COOK lever located on front of unit. The
WARM light will go off, and the COOK light will immediately come on to indicate that
rice is beginning to heat.
NOTE: COOK lever will not work unless inner pot is in place and filled with water and
rice. If inner pot is removed for any reason, the unit will automatically stop heating, the
COOK light will go off, and the WARM light will go on again to indicate that unit is still
plugged in. Do not remove cover while rice is cooking.
5. When rice has finished cooking, cooker will automatically switch off, COOK light will
go out and WARM light will go on again. Cooking time will take approximately 25-30
minutes for long-grain white rice and approximately 35-40 minutes for brown rice,
which takes longer to cook.
6. After steaming, rice may be seasoned to taste with salt, pepper, butter, etc.
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HOW TO USE
7. Rice will be ready to serve immediately, but if preferred, rice may be allowed to
stand in cooker on WARM for 10 to 15 minutes before cover is removed and rice
is served.
USING THE VEGETABLE STEAMING RACK
1. Prepare vegetables. (See VEGETABLE STEAMING GUIDE below.)
2. Place inner pot of rice cooker inside outer pot, and set steaming rack on bottom of
inner pot.
3. Add water to inner pot, making sure that it does not cover steaming rack.
4. Arrange vegetables on steaming rack. (If steaming vegetables such as green beans
or mushrooms, take care to arrange them so that they do not fall through rack into
the water.)
5. Cover and plug in unit.
6. Push down on COOK lever. COOK light will go on and vegetables will begin to steam.
Steaming times will vary greatly, depending on vegetable type, quantity and quality,
as well as personal preferences. As a rule of thumb, however, bear in mind that items
like bean sprouts or pea pods, or vegetables that are served sliced or shredded such
as mushrooms, carrots or shredded cabbage, will take the shortest amount of time
(less than 10 minutes, and usually less than 5). Vegetables of greater size and density,
such as asparagus, broccoli and cauliflower will take longer (up to 15-16 minutes,
and in the case of potatoes, 20 minutes or more).
7. Test occasionally to see if desired doneness has been reached.
8. When vegetables are done, unplug unit. Remove cover and using tongs, place
vegetables in serving dish. Serve immediately.
NOTE: When lifting cover during steaming process, be sure to hold it so that hot steam is
directed away from face, hands and body.
IF UNIT COMES WITH STEAMING TRAY:
Steaming tray may be used to cook a variety of vegetables. Before using, make sure
unit is unplugged. To use:
1. Fill inner pot of rice cooker with water (approximately 1-2 cups, using measuring cup
provided.) Do not overfill. Place inside outer pot.
2. Place vegetables to be cooked in center of steaming tray. Try as much as possible not
to block steam vents.
3. Place steaming tray inside inner pot. Lip on steaming tray will fit easily on rim of pot.
Cover. Do not operate without cover in place.
4. Plug in unit. The WARM light will immediately go on. Begin cooking by pushing down
on the COOK lever located on front of unit. The WARM light will go off, and the COOK
light will go on.
NOTE: COOK lever will not work unless inner pot is in place and filled with water. If
steaming tray is removed for any reason, water in inner pot will still continue to heat.
However, if inner pot and steaming tray are BOTH removed, the unit will automatically
stop heating, the COOK light will go off, and the WARM light will go on again to indicate
that unit is still plugged in.
As vegetables heat, check from time to time to see if they have achieved desired level of
doneness. NOTE: When checking vegetables while they are cooking, be sure to tilt lid so
that steam released flows away from hands, face and body. Steaming times will vary
greatly, depending on type, quantity and quality of vegetables being cooked.
5. When vegetables have finished cooking, turn unit off by pushing upward on switch
on front of unit. Unplug unit.
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This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts. Never
open or remove bottom cover of unit. Do not try to repair appliance yourself. Refer it to
qualified personnel if servicing is needed.
UNPLUG CORD FROM OUTLET. BEFORE WASHING, ALLOW RICE COOKER TO COOL.
Never immerse outer pot in water.
TO CLEAN INNER POT, STEAMING RACK, COVER, MEASURING CUP, STEAMING TRAY
AND LADLE:
• Wash in hot, soapy water; rinse and dry all parts, OR wash on top rack of dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners.
TO STORE: Unplug unit; store in its box in a clean, dry place. Never store it while it is hot
or still plugged in. Make sure to clean before storing. Never wrap cord tightly around
the appliance. Do not put any stress on the cord where it enters the unit, as it could
cause the cord to fray and break.
CARE AND CLEANING
6. Remove cover, once again avoiding contact with steam. Using a pair of tongs, lift
vegetables from tray and place them in serving dish. Serve immediately.
VEGETABLE STEAMING GUIDE
1. Clean vegetables thoroughly. Cut off stems, peel or chop, if necessary. Smaller pieces
steam faster than larger ones.
2. Quantity, quality, freshness and size/uniformity may affect steam timing. Adjust water
amounts and cooking time as desired.
3. Frozen vegetables should be steamed without thawing, in order to lock in flavor
and nutrients.
4. Frozen vegetables should be separated or stirred after 10-12 minutes.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
• Before using for the first time, wash rice cooker. Read the Care and Cleaning in this
manual.
• Do not turn on rice cooker when empty of water.
• Avoid placing unit under any wall cabinets as it generates steam when operating.
Avoid reaching over the unit when it is operating.
• Use clean water to fill water reservoir before each use. Do not use wine, broth
or other liquids. Do not add anything to water.
• Cooking times are estimates and depend on the quantity, size, desired degree of
doneness and temperature of food.
• Cooking times may lengthen/shorten according to personal taste.
• Use hot pads or oven mitts when removing the lid from the rice cooker. Open the lid
carefully to allow steam to escape safely.
• A bit of water may remain in water reservoir after the rice cooker is turned off.
This is normal.
• Do not use any parts in microwave or on any cooking/heated surface.
• Unplug after cooking.
• Allow the unit to cool before cleaning.
Cuando esté usando aparatos electrodomésticos, especialmente en presencia de niños,
debe seguir siempre medidas básicas de seguridad, para reducir el riesgo de incendio,
choques eléctricos y/o lesiones personales, incluyendo las siguientes:
■ LEA TODAS LAS INSTRUCCIONES.
■ No toque las superficies que están calientes. Use agarraderas cuando retire la tapa
o esté en contacto con envases calientes.
■ Para protegerse contra descargas eléctricas, no sumerja el cable, enchufe o base
de la unidad en agua u otro líquido.
■ Atenta supervisión es necesaria cuando cualquier artefacto está siendo usado por
o cerca de niños.
■ Desenchufe la unidad cuando no la esté usando. Deje que se enfríe antes de
limpiarla.
■ Nunca use este artefacto con el cable o enchufe dañado, después de un mal
funcionamiento o si esta dañado de cualquier manera. Lleve el artefacto a la
instalación de servicio más cercana para que sea examinado, reparado o para
un ajuste.
■ El uso de accesorios no recomendados por el fabricante de este artefacto puede
ser peligroso.
■ No lo use al aire libre.
■ No deje el cable colgando de la mesa o del mostrador o que toque superficies
calientes.
■ No lo coloque en o cerca de una hornilla de gas o eléctrica o en un horno caliente.
■ Se debe tener mucho cuidado cuando mueva un artefacto conteniendo alimentos
calientes, agua u otros líquidos calientes.
■ No use este artefacto para otros fines que no sean los especificados.
■ Levante y abra la tapa con mucho cuidado para evitar quemaduras y deje que
el agua gotee en la unidad.
■ No guarde ningún material en esta unidad cuando no la esté usando que no sean
accesorios recomendados por el fabricante.
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
GUARDE ESTAS INSTRUCCIONES
ENCHUFE POLARIZADO
Esta unidad cuenta con un enchufe polarizado en el que un contacto es más ancho que el otro.
A fin de reducir el riesgo de un choque eléctrico, el enchufe puede introducirse en la toma de
corriente polarizada únicamente en un sentido. Si el enchufe no se ajusta en su contacto,
inviértalo. Si aún así no logra enchufarlo, busque la ayuda de un electricista. Por ningún punto
trate de alterar esta medida de seguridad.
Un cable corto le es provisto para reducir el peligro resultante del enredo o tropiezos que
puede causar una más grande.
Cables separables o de extensión están disponibles y pueden ser usados teniendo mucho
cuidado en su uso.
Si se usara un cable separable o un cable de extensión, (1) la graduación eléctrica que marca
debe ser por lo menos, de la misma graduación del artefacto y (2) el cable debe ser arreglado
de una forma que no cuelgue del mostrador o de la mesa, donde pueda ser halado por un niño
o tropezarse.
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