The appliance has a plug that looks like sketch A. An adapter, sketch B, should be used for connecting sketch-A plug plugs to two-plugs to two-prong receptacles. The grounding tab, which extends from the adapter, must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box as shown in sketch C using a metal screw. (A) CIRCUIT GROUNDING CONDUCTOR (B) CONNECTED PROPERLY METAL MOUNTING SCREW GROUND COVER OF GROUNDED PRONG OUTLET BOX (C) ADAPTER GROUNDING MEANS AA22D This appliance is for household use only. 2 PARTSIDENTIFICATIONPARTSIDENTIFICATION WARMCOOK921674358 1. Handle 11 2. Safety Locking Lid 10 3. Warm indicator light 4. One-touch operation switch 5. Steam Vent 6. Condensation Collector 7. Control Panel 12 8. Cook Indicator light 9. Rice Cooker Base 10. Measuring Cup 11. Rice Paddle 12. Inner Pot 3 HOWTOUSEHOWTOUSE Before First Use: 1. Read all instructions and important safeguards. 2. Remove all packaging materials and make sure items are received in good condition. 3. Tear up all plastic bags as they can pose a risk to children. 4. Wash accessories in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 5. Remove inner pot from rice cooker and clean with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to cooker. 6. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth. • Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads. • Do not immerse the rice cooker base, cord or plug in water at any time. To Cook Rice: 1. Using the measuring cup provided, measure desired amount of rice. One level cup of rice measured with the Aroma measuring cup equals one cup on the rice/water measurement chart included on page 6. 2. Rinse rice in the inner pot until the water becomes relatively clear. 3. Using the water measurement lines inside the inner pot, add appropriate amount of water. A rice/water measurement chart has been included on page 6. 4. For softer rice, allow rice to soak for 10-20 minutes prior to cooking. 5. Close lid and plug power cord into outlet. 6. Press switch down to cook mode. The cook light will illuminate. When cooking is complete, it will automatically switch to warm mode and the warm light will illuminate. 7. After cooking, allow rice to stand for 5-10 minutes without removing lid. This will ensure that rice is cooked thoroughly. CAUTION: • Do not open lid when in use. • If cooking pot is returned to cooker when wet, it will damage this product causing it to malfunction. 4 HOWTOCLEANHOWTOCLEAN Always unplug unit and allow to cool completely before cleaning. To Clean Inner Rice Pot: 1. Remove the inner cooking pot. Wash it in warm, soapy water using a nylon sponge or dishcloth. 2. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Diagram 1 3. Wipe the body of the rice cooker clean with a damp cloth. To Clean the Underside of the Lid: (See Diagram 1) The underside of the lid should be cleaned after every use. 1. Detach the inner lid from the shaft by gently tugging it outwards. Soak briefly and wash clean. 2. Wipe the underside of the lid with a warm, damp cloth. 3. Dry with a soft dry cloth. 4. Install the inner lid to the outer lid by pressing the inner lid over the inner lid shaft. After installing the inner lid, the small side of the inner lid seal should face you with the outer lid open. If the inner lid is inserted improperly, the outer lid will not close. NOTE: Never clean the appliance while the cooker is still hot. To Clean Heating Plate: (See Diagram 2) Heating plate should be cleaned after every use. 1. Wipe the heating plate with a warm, damp cloth. 2. Dry with a soft dry cloth Rice grains or other dried materials may stick to the heating plate. Repeat Steps 1 and 2 until the heating plate is completely clean to ensure full contact between the inner pot and the heating plate. Otherwise, the appliance will not close properly and may overheat. • Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or products that are not considered safe to use on nonstick coatings. • Do not immerse rice cooker base in water or any other liquid. This appliance is NOT dishwasher safe. The inner pot is NOT dishwasher safe. Diagram2 5 COOKINGGUIDESCOOKINGGUIDES Rice/Water Measurement Chart: UNCOOKED RICE WATER WITH MEASURING CUP INNER POT WATER LINE APPROX COOKED RICE YIELD 1 Cups 1-1/2 Cups Line 1 2 Cups 2 Cups 2-1/2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups 3 Cups 3-1/2 Cups Line 3 6 Cups 4 Cups 4-1/2 Cups Line 4 8 Cups NOTE • When cooking brown or wild rice, add an additional 3/4 cup water. • The measuring cup included is not an exact cup. Chart refers to cups of rice/water based on the measuring cup provided. • This is only a general measuring guide. As there are many different kinds of rice available (see About Rice on page 7), rice/water measurement may vary slightly. *This rice cooker is designed to cook up to 4 cups of rice at a time. Do not cook more than 4 cups of rice at a time. HELPFUL HINTS: 1. Rinse rice to remove excess bran and starch. This will help reduce browning and sticking to the bottom of the pot, but it may also reduce nutrients in the rice. 2. If you...