User manual PRIMA PRC400

[. . . ] Switch off and remove the plug from the power outlet before cleaning or when not in use. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the power outlet. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. [. . . ] · To the left of the scale are measurements in litres. · To the right of the scale are measurements in cups. · When adding rice to the rice cooker the same amount of water to rice must also be added. For example for four cupfuls of rice, four cups of water most also be added. When the 4 cupfuls of water and 4 cupfuls of rice are added to the pan they combined will reach the (cup) 4 marking on the inside of the pan. Equal amount of water to rice will result in perfect rice each time! 3 Place the pan in the body · Be sure to wipe dry the outside of the pan, particularly the bottom of it. Then place the pan into the body, make sure that it comes into close contact with the heating plate. 4 Place the glass lid on top of the rice cooker. 6 Attach the AC Cord to the cooker and plug in. The `Cook' light tells you cooking has started. As soon as cooker is plugged in and switched on the rice will automatically start cooking 7 When the rice is cooked, the switch will flick upwards. The `Warm' light lights up to signal the `Warm' function is on. · The `Warm' function continues until unplugged. 8 After cooking has finished, you may leave covered for at least 15 minutes to steam rice. It may be necessary to leave brown rice for at least 15 minutes as it takes slightly longer to prepare. You can, if desired, to remove the lid and stir the rice before leaving on keep warm as this may stop the rice from burning or sticking to the bottom of the pan. 9 Scoop and mix rice well. 9 Unplug after use. HOW TO CLEAN Unplug before cleaning. Soak inner pan and glass lid in hot water and wash with a sponge. Do not use abrasive cleaners, scourers or steel wool. Clean with nonmetal brush or sponge. NON-STICK COATED PAN · Use a sponge to clean. · Use a plastic or wooden rice scoop, not metal utensils as these may damage the pan surface. · Non-stick coating may discolour after long use, due to water and steam. This will not affect the non-stick or sanitary properties. TO KEEP COOKED RICE WARM AND TASTY · · · Wash rice with water quickly and thoroughly, Bran is removed during washing. Using `Warm' function for more than 12 hours may cause discolouration or an objectionable odour in the rice. Utensils left in the pan during `Warm' function may affect the rice smell and taste. RICE AND RECIPES · Use a good quality rice for best results. Approximate cooking times for 4 cups of rice Basmati Brown Long Grain Savoury Rice Rice Pudding 15-20mins 20-30mins 15-20mins 15-20mins 15-20mins Larger quantities may take longer to cook, for example 6 cups of Long Grain rice may take approximately 20-25mins PUDDING RICE 50g short grain pudding rice 1pt milk 30ml caster sugar 5ml vanilla essence 1. 25ml ground nutmeg Rinse the rice well in cold water. [. . . ] The guarantee is valid against mechanical or electrical defects if the product is used in accordance with the instructions and provided that it is not connected to an unsuitable electricity supply or dismantled, interfered with or damaged in any way. IMPORTANT, PLEASE RETAIN THIS WARRANTY Please ask your retailer to either stamp this warranty or simply attach your store receipt. This guarantee in no way affects your rights under statutory law. IF THE PRODUCT MALFUNCTIONS DURING ITS WARRANTY PERIOD IT MUST BE RETURNED TO THE RETAILER FROM WHOM IT WAS PURCHASED FOR REPLACEMENT. [. . . ]