User manual MORPHY RICHARDS RICE AND PASTA COOKER

[. . . ] 14319 48744 MUK Rice&Pasta cookerSB 30/6/05 2:59 pm Page 1 Rice & pasta cooker Please read and keep these instructions getting the best from your new cooker. . . · · · · Do not keep food warm for longer than two hours Do not lift the lid during the keep warm period Rice must be thoroughly washed before using During cooking certain varieties of rice may cause a build up of steam within the cooker resulting in some spitting from the vent and under the lid On removing the rice from the inner bowl, a small amount of golden coloured rice may be noted on the base of the bowl. This is normal, allow the bowl to cool, fill with warm soapy water and allow to soak which will loosen the rice and make cleaning easier · www. morphyrichards. com 14319 48744 MUK Rice&Pasta cookerSB 30/6/05 2:59 pm Page 2 Important safety instructions The use of any electrical appliance requires following common sense safety rules. Primarily there is danger of personal injury and secondly danger of damage to the appliance and property. These are indicated in the instructions text by the following two conventions: WARNING: Danger of personal injury IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance In addition we offer the following essential safety advice. Mains lead · The mains lead should reach from the socket to the base unit without straining the connections. [. . . ] 10 Switch off at the mains and unplug the mains cable. · Never take the bowl out of the cooker when it is filled with water. Tips for best cooking results · 3 Transfer the pasta to the inner bowl and level the surface. The markings on the inside of the bowl are for measuring the amount of water and are given in litres and cups. Add water to the corresponding level marked on the inside of the bowl. For example, to cook 6 cups of pasta, place the pasta into the inner bowl and then fill with water up to the six cup level. · Minimum capacity is 4 cups, maximum is 10 cups. · Never fill with water straight from the tap, use the measuring beaker. IMPORTANT: Do not fill above the top level indicated. 4 Place the inner bowl in the cooker ensuring that there is no pasta or any moisture on the outside of the bowl. 5 Cover with the lid, ensuring that the vent hole in the lid is situated away from you. 6 Plug the cooker into the power supply. 7 Press down the switch and the cooker will start. The red light will come on and the amber light will go off. Note: During cooking it is normal for the lid to rise up slightly and water to bubble around the edge. 8 For all types of pasta we recommend that you follow the cooking time on the Make sure that the rice and pasta is spread over the whole surface of the bowl to ensure even cooking. You may find that for your own personal taste you need to slightly adjust the amount of water added. For a softer rice or pasta add a little more water, and for a firmer rice or pasta a little less water. The cooking times may vary according to the quantity and type of rice or pasta cooked. A thin crust of rice may form on the base, particularly when cooking Italian or easycook type rice, or when cooking smaller quantities. Wiping half a teaspoon of oil over the base may help reduce this forming, but this occurrence is not always preventable. · · · 5 14319 48744 MUK Rice&Pasta cookerSB 30/6/05 2:59 pm Page 6 Recipes Chicken Risotto Serves 4 Preparation time 15 minutes Cooking time 25 minutes A great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey is to make a risotto. It's quick and easy and can be served with a salad or some fresh green vegetables. For an authentic finish, serve it with grated Parmesan cheese. [. . . ] · Serial number as shown on the underside of the appliance. Taking care of the bowl Use a plastic or wooden spoon and not a metal one so as to avoid damaging the bowl surface. Safety cut-out The cooker is fitted with a thermal fuse, which will cut the current off automatically in an incident. If this happens, the cooker must be returned to Morphy Richards or an authorised service agent for repair. 10 14319 48744 MUK Rice&Pasta cookerSB 30/6/05 2:59 pm Page 11 Your two-year guarantee It is important to retain the retailers receipt as proof of purchase. Staple your receipt to this back cover for future reference. Please quote the following information if the product develops a fault. [. . . ]