• Do not leave appliance unattended during use. • This appliance generates steam. Do not operate uncovered. • If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance. Do not use the INNER POT or LID if cracked or chipped. • This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. • Unplug the RICE COOKER when not in use. • Use the RICE COOKER on a hard, flat surface. Do not place near heat, an open flame or on a soft surface (such as carpeting). Avoid placing it where it may tip over during use. Dropping the RICE COOKER may cause it to malfunction. • Avoid electrical shock by unplugging before washing or adding water. • To avoid burns, stay clear of the steam vent during cooking. 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 KNOW YOUR RICE COOKER HOW TO USE YOUR RICE COOKER 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 1. Measure the amount of rice you would like to cook. A 2.3 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. Follow package directions. 2. Wash the measured rice in a separate bowl, if desired. 3. Put rice in the INNER POT and add water. Approximately 11.2 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 41.2 MEASURING CUPS of water. Adjust the amount of water to your personal taste. 4. Brown rice will take longer to cook. We suggest adding an additional 3 .4 cup of water. 5. Set the INNER POT into the rice cooker. 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. Also, this may damage the inner working of the appliance, so always wipe the outside of the pot completely before use. 6. Cover with the LID. WARNING: Do not operate this appliance uncovered – steam is generated during use. 7. Plug the cord into a 120 volt AC electrical outlet. Switch the RICE COOKER ON by pushing the button down. Make sure the COOK LIGHT is on. Steaming will begin shortly. 8. The switch will pop up and the KEEP WARM LIGHT will come on when cooking is complete. NOTE: The length of steaming time is subject to your own personal taste. 9. After cooking it is important to let the rice stand for 5-10 minutes -E6 KNOB LID STEAMING BASKET INNER POT HANDLE PREPARING YOUR RICE COOKER FOR USE HANDLES HEATING UNIT KEEP WARM LIGHT COOK LIGHT POWER SWITCH HOW TO USE YOUR RICE COOKER (CONTINUED) RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT CHART Rice Water with Measuring Water Line Inside Amount of of steaming without removing the LID. Carefully open the LID, taking care to avoid escaping steam. Use the RICE PADDLE, or other long handled utensils, to mix the rice well to allow steam to escape. CAUTION: Steam will escape. Do not touch the INNER POT or HEATING UNIT until they have cooled. 10. Allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning. 11. Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet when not in use. COOKING HINTS • Washing rice – Bran gives an unpleasant smell to the cooked rice. Be sure to wash rice thoroughly. Washing with water effectively removes bran quickly and thoroughly. NOTE: Some rice suppliers suggest not washing rice because vitamins may be lost. • After use, wash the INNER POT and LID in warm, soapy water. • Rinse thoroughly and dry. • Avoid keeping the RICE COOKER in operation: -When there is only a small amount of rice left in the INNER POT - When RICE PADDLE and/or MEASURING CUP is inside the RICE COOKER - To warm up cold rice Uncooked Cup Provided Inner Pot Cooked Rice 1 Cup 11.2 Cups Line 1 2 Cups 2 Cups 21.2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups 3 Cups 31.2 Cups Line 3 6 Cups 4 Cups 41.2 Cups Line 4 8 Cups 5 Cups 51.2 Cups Line 5 10 Cups 6 Cups 61.2 Cups Line 6 12 Cups 7 Cups 71.2 Cups Line 7 14 Cups 8 Cups 81.2 Cups Line 8 16 Cups 9 Cups 91.2 Cups Line 9 18 Cups 10 Cups 101.2 Cups Li...