Cleaning And Care; Helpful Hints And Tips - Black+Decker RC506 Use And Care Manual

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 initial 5 minutes . See cooking chart in the
Helpful Hints section 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 .

CLEANING AND CARE

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 .
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HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

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 .
• 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 (6 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 .
• Try using broth, stock or reconstituted bouillon in place of water for
additional flavor . If you do, no additional salt may be necessary .
• Do not keep small amounts of rice in the warm cycle for extended periods
of time because it can dry out the rice .
• During cooking, a thin crust may develop on the rice at the bottom of
the bowl . If you do not like rice with a crust, you can easily peel it off and
discard it .
• Taste/hardness will vary depending on the quality/type of rice and length
of time it is cooked . For softer, fluffier rice, add a little more water . For
firmer, crunchier rice, use less water .
• For other types of grains not listed in the cooking chart, follow package
directions .
ADDITIONAL USES FOR YOUR RICE COOKER
Packaged foods: condensed and ready to serve soups, pastas, and stews
• Do not fill bowl above the largest water marking cup level on the
cooking bowl .
• For even heating, stir occasionally .
• Always use a kitchen timer . Do not rely on the control switch on the cooker
since it is not intended to be an indicator of cooking time for soups and stews .
• Use only boneless meats and poultry that are cut into cubes no larger than 1½
inches . It is not necessary to brown the meats before cooking .
• When cooking rice or pasta in the soup, add additional liquid in the recipe .
• Since most frozen vegetables cook very quickly, it is best to add them at the
end of the cooking time . Stir them into the soup or stew and allow the mixture
to cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes .
• Choose recipes that will cook in 1 hour or less .
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