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3. Measure desired amount of raw rice with the
measuring cup provided. Rinse rice if needed.
See “Cooking Rice Chart” for rice to water
ratios.
4. Choose one of the following ways to add water
or stock for cooking:
a. Using the measuring cup provided for rice,
measure the appropriate amount of water
using standard liquid measuring cup. See
"Cooking Rice Chart".
b. Using the water line inside the cooking pot,
add water to the rice inside the pot up to the
proper water line. For example, if you added
2 cups of raw rice, add water to line 2 (white
rice only).
5. Cover the cooking pot with lid. Make sure the
steam vent is facing toward the back of the unit.
6. Plug in unit.
7. Set to the cook position by pressing the switch
down. The “Cook” LED light will be illuminated.
8. Rice Cooker will heat and cook the rice.
Cooking time will vary, depending on the
amount and type of rice or grain being cooked.
9. Once the rice is cooked, the unit will automati-
cally switch to the “Warm” setting and the
“Warm” LED will be illuminated. The unit will
stay in "Warm" mode until the unit is unplugged
from the outlet.
10. For best texture, allow cooked rice to rest in
“Warm” mode for 5 – 10 minutes.
11. Once you are ready to serve the rice, lift the lid
away from you.
12. Fluff rice with paddle or utensil suitable for
nonstick cookware.
13. Lift and remove cooking pot from Rice Cooker
using potholders.
Cooking Rice and Steaming
1. Clean and prepare your vegetables, seafood,
fish or poultry.
2. Follow steps 1-8 under the “Cooking Rice”
section.
3. Fill the steaming tray with open end facing up.
4. Place the filled steaming tray on top of the
cooking pot at the appropriate time for food
being steamed. See “Steaming Vegetables
Chart” for approximate cooking times.
5. Place lid on top of the steaming tray.
6. When the appropriate cooking time has
elapsed, unplug the unit.
Steaming Only
1. Make sure unit is unplugged.
2. Fill cooking pot with the suggested amount of
water based on the "Steaming Vegetables
Chart".
3. Fill the steaming tray with open end facing up.
4. Place the filled steaming tray on top of the
cooking pot.
5. Place lid on top of the steaming tray.
6. When water is completely evaporated, the unit
will automatically switch to the “Warm” setting
and the “Warm” LED will be illuminated. The
unit will stay in "Warm" mode until the unit is
unplugged from the outlet.
7. For best results, unplug unit immediately after
the unit switches to “Warm”, to prevent over-
cooking.
Reheating Rice
1. Make sure unit is unplugged.
2. To reheat rice, add 1/4 cup (4 Tbsp.) of cold
water per cup of cooked rice.
3. Stir to mix.
4. Place lid on top of the cooking pot.
5. Plug in unit and set to the cook position by
pressing the switch down. The “Cook” LED
light will be illuminated.
6. Once the rice is cooked, the unit will automati-
cally switch to the “Warm” setting and the
“Warm” LED will be illuminated. The unit will
stay in "Warm" mode until the unit is unplugged
from the outlet.
CLEANING
AND MAINTENANCE
1. Unplug your Cuisinart
™
Rice Cooker and allow
it to cool before cleaning.
2. Place cooking pot, steaming tray and lid in the
dishwasher or wash with warm, soapy water.
If food sticks to the surface, fill with warm,
soapy water and allow to soak before cleaning.
3. If scouring is necessary, use a nonabrasive
cleanser or liquid detergent with a nylon pad
or brush.
4. Wipe base of unit with a soft, damp cloth or
microfiber towel. NEVER IMMERSE BASE OF
UNIT IN WATER.
5. Make sure all parts are cool before storing.
Store unit in a clean, dry place.
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