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Water, food, or other substances on the pot will come into contact with the heating element and may cause damage to the product. 4 USING YOUR RICE COOKER To Steam Food: 1. When steaming only, add the appropriate amount of water to the inner pot according to the food to be cooked. A convenient steaming guide has been provided on page 8 for reference. 2. If steaming while making rice, place the steam tray over the rice as it cooks, taking care to check food every so often for doneness. No more than 5 cups of rice (uncooked) may be made in the rice cooker while simultaneously using the steam tray. Placing more than 5 cups of rice in the rice cooker may cause the steam tray to fit improperly into the inner pot. 3. Place food on the steam rack if it fits or place food in a heat-proof bowl and then place the bowl on the rack inside the inner pot. 4. Add the necessary amount of water into the inner pot. A convenient steaming guide has been included on page 8 of this instruction manual. 5. Making sure that the outside surface of the inner pot is completely clean and dry, set the inner pot into the body of the rice cooker. Place the lid over the top and plug the power cord into a wall outlet. 6. Press down on the power switch. The COOK light will illuminate. 7. When steaming is complete, the unit will automatically switch to warm mode. We recommend keeping food on warm no longer than 5-10 minutes to avoid over cooking. 8. The rice cooker will remain on warm mode until it is unplugged. Be sure to unplug the cord from the wall outlet when not in use. 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. 5 HOWTOCLEANHOWTOCLEAN Always unplug unit and allow to cool completely before cleaning. 1. Remove the inner cooking pot. Wash it in warm, soapy water using a sponge or dishcloth. 2. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 3. Repeat process with lid, steam tray and other provided accessories. 4. Wipe the body of the rice cooker clean with a damp cloth. • Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or products that are not considered safe to use on non-stick coatings. • This appliance is NOT dishwasher safe. Inner pot and accessories are NOT dishwasher safe. • Always make sure the outside of the inner pot is dry prior to use. If inner cooking pot is returned when wet, it may damage this product, causing it to malfunction. COOKINGGUIDE HELPFUL HINTS 1. Rinse rice before placing into the inner pot to remove excess bran and starch. This will help reduce browning and sticking to the bottom of the pot. 2. If you have experienced any sticking with the type of rice you are using, try adding a light coating of vegetable oil or non-stick spray to the bottom of the inner pot before adding rice. 3. The chart on page 7 is only a general measuring guide. As there are many different kinds of rice available (see About Rice on page 10), rice/water measurements may vary slightly. 6 COOKINGGUIDECOOKINGGUIDE Rice/Water Measurement Chart: UNCOOKED RICE WHITE RICE WATER WITH MEASURING CUP WHITE RICE WATERLINE INSIDE POT BROWN RICE WATER WITH MEASURING CUP APPROX COOKED RICE YIELD 2 Cups 2-1/2 Cups Line 2 3-1/2 Cups 4 Cups 3 Cups 3-1/2 Cups Line 3 4-1/2 Cups 6 Cups 4 Cups 4-1/2 Cups Line 4 6 Cups 8 Cups 5 Cups 5-1/2 Cups Line 5 7-1/2 Cups 10 Cups 6 Cups 6-1/2 Cups Line 6 9 Cups 12 Cups 7 Cups 7-1/2 Cups Line 7 N/A* 14 Cups * Due to the extra water needed to cook brown rice, the maximum capacity for brown rice is 6 cups (uncooked). NOTE • Brown rice takes longer to cook and requires more water than white rice due to the extra bran layers on the grains. The water lines in the inner pot are meant for white rice only. Please see the chart above for brown rice cooking ratios. • Brown rice, wild rice and rice mixes vary in their make-up. Some variations may require longer cooking times and/or additional water in order to achieve optimum results. Refer to the individual package instructions for cooking suggestions. • The measuring cup included adheres to rice industry standards and is not equal to one U.S. cup. The chart above refers to cups of rice/water according to the measuring cup provided. • Do not place more than 7 cups of uncooked rice (6 cups if using brown rice) into this appliance at one time. The maximum capacity of this unit is 7 cups uncooked rice (6 cups if using brown rice) which yields 14 cups of cooked rice (12 cups brown rice). 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Because rice variations may vary in their make-up, results can also differ. Below are some troubleshooting tips to help you achieve the desired consistency. PROBLEM SOLUTION Rice is too dry/hard If your rice is dry or hard/chewy when the rice after cooking. cooker switches to WARM mode, additional water and cooking time will soften the rice. Depending on how dry your rice is, add . to 1 cup of water and stir through. Close the lid and press down the power switch to COOK mode. When rice cooker switches to WARM mode, open the...