T-Fal COOL TOUCH RK1558US Instructions For Use Manual page 9

water and ingredients placed in the bowl.
• During the cooking process, it is normal for the lid to rise up slightly and for the water to bubble
around the edges.
Automatic keep warm function
• At the end of the cooking process, the rice cooker detects that the water has been totally absorbed
and changes automatically to the "keep warm" function. Then, the control button moves up to the
higher position and the orange "keep warm" indicator lights up
• The food stays warm, ready to be served. The rice cooker stays in the "keep warm" position while
the cooker is plugged in. Food left in the "keep warm" position should not be left to dry out and it
must be stirred to prevent it from burning or sticking to the bowl.
For best results serve rice within 30 minutes. It is recommended to serve the rice as soon as pos-
sible after cooking.
• Manual operation. The "keep warm" function can be started by pushing up the control button.
Steaming in the basket (for vegetables, fish and fruit)
• As a general rule, you will need 1/2 cup (100-150 ml) of water for each 15 to 20 minutes of steam-
ing time, except when cooking Brussels sprouts, potatoes and broccoli
In these cases, add 2 1/4 cups (500 ml) of cold water.
• Place the steaming basket in the bowl
• We recommend there is always a space of at least 3/4" (2 cm) between the water level and the
base of the steaming basket
• Place the ingredients in the basket ensuring that they are not packed too tightly and that some steam
holes are left clear otherwise the food may cook unevenly. Cover the bowl with the lid
• Proceed as instructed on page 8 in section 'To start cooking'. The rice cooker will automatically de-
termine the steaming time depending on the quantity of water used and switch to the "keep warm"
function at the end of cooking. To manually interrupt steaming push up the control button.
End of the cooking process
When the food is ready to serve:
• Take the lid off. Caution: escaping steam is very hot
• Safety note: The body of the appliance is cooltouch.
Caution: the rice bowl will be hot. Always use oven gloves to remove the bowl.
• Serve with the spoon provided with the cooker and replace the lid. Never use metallic accessories
to stir or serve the rice.
• Food left in the rice cooker will stay warm to be served a second time.
• Unplug the cooker from the wall outlet.
• Remove the steaming basket using oven gloves as it will be hot.
Tips for better results with your rice cooker
• Measure the rice and wash it in a sieve under running water.
• Make sure the rice is spread over the entire surface of the bowl so that it cooks evenly.
• Cooking times will vary depending on the amount and type of rice cooked.
• When cooking small quantities, the rice will start sticking together on the bottom of the bowl. Greas-
ing with half a teaspoon of cooking oil can help prevent this layer from forming but it is not always
possible to avoid.
• At the end of the cooking time, when the "keep warm" function is turned on, stir the rice and leave
it in the rice cooker for a few minutes to get a perfect result.
• When cooking rice add salt to the water, if required. Allow about half a teaspoon of salt for 4 cups
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