• Wash inner pot, steamer insert, measuring cup and rice paddle in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry well. • Never immerse outer pot in water. • Never put liquid into the outer pot; put it only into the inner pot. • Never try to force the lever to stay in the “COOK” position after it has moved up to the “ON/WARM” position. • Never plug in the cooker without the inner pot inside the outer pot. • Always have liquid in the inner pot or be ready to add oil, butter or margarine immediately to the inner pot when you plug in the cooker. • The measurement is 1:1. • Never wash any removable parts of the cooker in the dishwasher. • Save these instructions and refer to them often. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before operating. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plug or outer pot in water or other liquid. 4. Never put liquid into the outer pot, only into the inner pot. 5. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into rice cooker. 6. Never plug in the cooker without the inner pot inside the outer pot. 7. Unplug from outlet when finished using. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning. 8. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food, water or other hot liquids. 9. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 10. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by manufacturer may cause hazards. 11. Do not use outdoors. 12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces. 13. Do not use appliance for other than intended household use. 14. Do not place on or near hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven. 15. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, raise lever to “ON/WARM”, then remove plug from the wall. 16. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service center for examination repair or adjustment. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a long cord. An extension cord may be used with care; however, the marked electrical rating should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the rice cooker. The extension cord should not be allowed to drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY COOKING RICE GENERAL INFORMATION Rice is grown on marshy land that floods easily. It does not need to be milled or ground; only the outer husks must be removed, leaving behind what is known as brown or whole rice, the most nutritious of rices. Information has recently been published about more healthful ways to eat, i.e., having less fat, less protein and more complex carbohydrates in our diets. Because brown rice is about 8% protein, 87% carbohydrates and almost no fat, it is a perfect ingredient in a healthful diet. Because rice is a valuable source of carbohydrates, it is starchy by nature. To obtain fluffier, less starchy rice, you can rinse the rice before cooking. But by rinsing or soaking rice, you lose some of the vitamins which are water soluble. Therefore, rinsing or soaking is not recommended. RICE Uncooked WATER With Measuring Cup Provided WATERLINE Inside Inner Pot COOKED Rice Yield 1 Cup 1 Cup Line 1 2 Cups 2 Cups 2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups 3 Cups 3 Cups Line 3 6 Cups 4 Cups 4 Cups Line 4 8 Cups 5 Cups 5 Cups Line 5 10 Cups 6 Cups 6 Cups Line 6 12 Cups 7 Cups 7 Cups Line 7 14 Cups 8 Cups 8 Cups Line 8 16 Cups 9 Cups 9 Cups Line 9 18 Cups 10 Cups 10 Cups Line 10 20 Cups TYPES OF RICE Brown Rice – Contains more vitamin B complex, iron and calcium and takes longer to cook (about 50 minutes) than white rice. Its flavor is nutty and its texture is chewy. White Rice – Includes several kinds of white rice, most of which can be prepared in your Rice Cooker. Long-Grain Rice – Less starchy than short grain rice, so it separates into individual grains more than short-grain rice. Short Grain Rice – More moist and tender than long-grain rice, it has a softer texture and starchier flavor. White rice will take about 20-25 minutes to cook (brown rice app. 50 minutes). When done, the Rice Cooker automatically goes into the warm mode and the amber “ON/WARM” light will go on. Allow rice to stand on warm for 10 to 15 minutes to ensure fluffy rice. You can keep cooked rice on warm setting for several hours without interfering with the taste. Do not remove cover until ready to serve. The inner pot remains very hot after cooking or keeping warm. Use a pot holder when handling. CARE AND CLEANING Cleaning the pot after cooking is easy because of its non-stick finish. ...