User manual RIVAL RCS200

[. . . ] RCS200 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Use pot holders when removing cover or handling hot containers. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or heating unit in water or other liquids. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. [. . . ] Also, wait for the RICE COOKER to cool down completely before touching or cleaning the LID, INNER POT, or HEATING PLATE. Never use the INNER POT on a gas or electric cook top or an open flame. Do not leave the RICE PADDLE or MEASURING CUP in the INNER POT while unit is on and in use. Please use measuring cup that was provided in the Rice Cooker. A standard measuring cup SHOULD NOT BE USED. -E4- · · · · · · · · · · · -E3- KNOW YOUR RICE COOKER KNOB LID STEAMING BASKET INNER POT HANDLES HEATING UNIT KEEP WARM LIGHT HANDLE COOK LIGHT POWER SWITCH PREPARING YOUR RICE COOKER FOR USE Clean the LID, INNER POT, RICE PADDLE and MEASURING CUP, following the cleaning instructions on page 10. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HEATING UNIT OF YOUR RICE COOKER IN WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS. -E5- HOW TO USE YOUR RICE COOKER 1. Measure the amount of rice you would like to cook. A / cup (160 ml) MEASURING CUP is included with your RICE COOKER. Filling the MEASURING CUP with uncooked rice will make about 2 cups of cooked rice. NOTE: The RICE COOKER is capable of cooking up to 10 MEASURING CUPS of uncooked rice. Many varieties of rice can be used, including basmati, wild rice, black rice, Arborio, risotto, saffron rice, short and long grain. Do not use instant rice with this RICE COOKER. Whole grains such as barley can also be prepared with the RICE COOKER. Wash the measured rice in a separate bowl, if desired. Put rice in the INNER POT and add water. Approximately 1 / plastic measuring cups of water per 1 plastic measuring cup of rice. For every additional cup of uncooked rice increase water by 1 cup. For example, to cook 4 cups of uncooked rice, add 4 / MEASURING CUPS of water. Adjust the amount of water to your personal taste. We suggest adding an additional / cup of water. Make sure that the INNER POT is in direct contact with the HEATING PLATE by turning it slightly from left to right until it properly fits onto the HEATING PLATE. NOTE: If the outside of the INNER POT is wet when placed in the RICE COOKER, this may cause a crackling noise until the unit heats up. [. . . ] Switch to COOK position for the appropriate time as shown in the chart. Please unplug this appliance after use. -E8- -E7- STEAMING TIME AND TEMPERATURE The steaming times in this chart are a guide and should be adjusted to suit the different quantities or thickness of food and to suit your own taste. VEGETABLE Asparagus Bean Sprouts Beans: Green, Wax, French cut Broccoli Brussel Sprouts Cabbage, shredded Cabbage, wedges Carrots Cauliflower Celery Collared Greens, Spinach Mushrooms (fresh, sliced) Pea Pods (1) Potato (3) Potatoes Squash (Acorn, Butternut) Zucchini COOKING TIME 8 ­ 10 minutes 3 ­ 4 minutes 8 ­ 10 minutes 11 ­ 13 minutes 11 ­ 13 minutes 6 ­ 8 minutes 14 ­ 16 minutes 8 ­ 10 minutes 11 ­ 13 minutes 8 -12 minutes 6 ­ 11 minutes 3 ­ 4 minutes 4 ­ 6 minutes 10 ­ 12 minutes 19 ­ 22 minutes 13 -16 minutes 10 -12 minutes HOW TO CLEAN YOUR RICE COOKER This appliance should be cleaned after every use. · Unplug the RICE COOKER when not in use or before cleaning. Never immerse HEATING UNIT in water or any other liquids. [. . . ]