User manual KENWOOD RC400

[. . . ] Don't let the cord touch hot parts. Unplug when not in use and never leave the appliance on unattended. Don't place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven. Don't leave the appliance on a heat sensitive surface. [. . . ] 10 After use, switch off and remove the plug from the power supply. using your rice cooker 1 Use the measuring cup provided to measure the desired quantity of rice. As a guide one cup of rice is sufficient for one person, but this will vary according to individual tastes. Fill the cup with rice levelling the top . 2 Thoroughly wash the rice in several changes of clean water and drain. Failure to do so may cause poor results and/or a build up of steam within the appliance. Do not wash the rice in the inner bowl as you may damage it. 3 Transfer the rice to the inner bowl and level the surface of the rice. Add sufficient cold water to the corresponding level marked on the bowl e. g. to cook 3 cups of rice, place the washed rice into the inner bowl and then fill with water up to the 3 cup level. models RC405/407 RC410/417 min max capacity capacity 3 cups 3 cups 7 cups 10 cups 3 to cook vegetables 1 Pour the required quantity of water into the inner bowl. The amount of water affects the length of steaming time and you should refer to the list for guidance. 2 Place the food to be steamed in the steaming basket and place the steaming basket on the top of the inner bowl. Vegetables should be thoroughly cleaned and peeled as required. 3 Cover with the lid and switch on the appliance, as directed for cooking rice. 4. Once all the water has steamed away, the appliance will automatically switch to warm and the light will glow. 5 When removing the steaming basket, hold the handles using heat resistant gloves. 6 It is possible to cook rice and to steam foods simultaneously. You will need to experiment to establish appropriate amounts of water and cooking time for various combinations. guide to steam times The amount of water poured into the inner bowl determines the steaming time. As an approximate guide, 150 ml (1 cup) of water provides 15 minutes steaming, 300 ml (2 cups) provides 30 minutes steaming etc. VEGETABLES Asparagus Spears Beans (Green) cut whole Brussel Sprouts Cabbage Carrots (skinned) Corn on the Cob Mushrooms - whole Peas (shelled) FISH AND SEAFOOD Clams Fish Fillets Steaks 1 lb (450g) 3/4 lb (340g) 1. lb (450g) 11/2 lb (680g) 3/4 lb (340g) 10 mins 15 mins 20 mins 25 mins 12 mins Steam until open 1 lb (450g) 1 lb (450g) 1 lb (450g) 3/4 lb (340g) 1lb (450g) 2 ears 1lb (450g) 3/4 lb (340g) 17 mins 20 mins 25 mins 25 mins 20 mins 30 mins 10 mins 17 mins Medium (in 6 pieces) 35 mins } Cook until fish flakes easily with fork Steam until open Steam until pink Oysters (in shells) Prawns (medium) 4 hints Cooking times are approximate and are affected by size and temperature of food and the degree of cooking desired. If the steaming stops before the food is sufficiently cooked, add cold water to the inner bowl, replace food and cover. Restart the cooking until the food is adequately cooked. [. . . ] 3 Don't wash parts in the dishwasher. bowl, lid, measuring cup, spatula, steaming basket Wash, then dry thoroughly. After use, clip the spatula storage device over the protrusion on the body of the rice cooker, then fit the spatula into position as shown . 5 service If the cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be replaced by KENWOOD or an authorised KENWOOD repairer. If you need help with: using your rice cooker or servicing or repairs (in or out of guarantee) call Kenwood customer care on 023 9239 2333. [. . . ]