Cleaning And Care; Helpful Hints And Tips - Black+Decker RC5200 Use And Care Manual

STEAMING IN THE STEAMING BASKET
Add the cooking bowl to the cooking base and then add 1 ½ cups of
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water into the cooking bowl; adding seasoning if desired .
2 . Place the foods to be steamed inside of the steaming basket and set the
steaming basket inside of the cooking bowl . The water within the cooking
bowl should not be touching the basket . Cover with lid and always keep
lid on while steaming .
3 . Plug in the appliance; the warm indicator light will automatically
illuminate . The appliance will start heating on warm as soon as the cord is
plugged into the outlet .
4 . Push down the control switch . The cook indicator light will illuminate
and the cooking will begin .
5 . Steaming times vary between vegetables and other food types . Begin
checking for doneness after the first 5 minutes . See Chart for Steamed
Vegetables for additional details .
Note: When steaming vegetables or other foods without rice in the cooking
bowl, the unit will not automatically switch to warm.
6 . Unplug the appliance when not in use and always allow the rice cooker
to completely cool before cleaning .
COOKING RICE AND STEAMING VEGETABLES AT THE SAME TIME
1 . Add the cooking bowl to the cooking base . Then add no more than two
measures of dry rice and the amount of water listed in the Chart for
Rice Cooking .
2 . Frozen or fresh vegetables can be used . Place the foods to be steamed
inside of the steaming basket and set the steaming basket inside of the
cooking bowl . Cover with lid .
3 . Push down the control switch . The cook indicator light will illuminate
and the cooking will begin .
4 . Steaming times vary . Begin checking for doneness after the first 5
minutes . See Chart for Steamed Vegetables for additional details .
5 . If the vegetables reach the desired doneness before the rice is done,
carefully lift the steaming basket out of the cooking base and cover
to keep warm . Immediately place the tempered glass lid back on the
cooking pot while the rice continues to cook .
6 . When the rice is ready, the control switch will flip up and switch to the
warm setting .
7 . For best results, allow the rice to rest on warm for 15 minutes with the lid
in place . This will help further steam the rice . Always stir the rice with the
serving spoon before serving .
NOTE: A thin crust may develop at the bottom of the bowl after standing.
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CL EA N I N G A ND C AR E
This product contains no user serviceable parts . Refer service to qualified
service personnel .
CLEANING
Important: Never immerse cooking base in water or other liquids.
1 . Always unplug the rice cooker and allow to cool completely before cleaning .
2 . Wash cooking bowl and glass lid in warm, soapy water . If food sticks to
the cooking bowl, fill with warm, soapy water and allow it to soak before
cleaning with plastic scouring pad
Note: Both the cooking bowl and glass lid are dishwasher safe.
3 . Rinse and dry thoroughly .
4 . Wipe interior and exterior of the cooking base with a soft, slightly damp
cloth or sponge .
Important: Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean the
cooking base, as they may damage the surfaces.
5 . If water accidentally gets into the switch area or onto the heating plate,
allow the rice cooker to dry completely before using .
STORING
Make sure that the appliance is thoroughly cool and dry . Never wrap the cord
tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely coiled . Placing the lid on upside-
down for storage can help save space .
HE LP FU L H I NTS AND T I PS
RICE TIPS
• If rice or other foods start to boil over, remove the lid and stir for a couple
minutes . Leaving the lid off for a short period of time will allow some of
the liquids to boil off and for the mixture to slightly cool . Place the lid
back on the rice cooker and repeat if needed .
• To reduce foaming, add a small amount of butter or oil to the water
before cooking .
• Kosher salt has no impurities and dissolves faster than table salt . If using
kosher salt, you may find you want to add a little more than if using table
salt . About ¾ tsp . of kosher salt is recommended for each rice cup (5 fluid
oz . ) of uncooked rice .
• White rice can be stored in an airtight container in a cool dark place for
up to one year .
• Brown rice can be stored in an airtight container in a cool dark place for
up to six months . Refrigeration or freezing extends its shelf life .
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