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- Page 1 ZEST ™ Rice & Grain Cookers 8 and 20 Cup User Manual Welcome Important Safeguards Product Specifications Initial Setup Product, Parts and Accessories Control Panel Initial Test Run Smart Programs Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Warranty Contact Information...
- Page 2 Welcome to the world of Instant cooking. Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen. Having families ourselves, we developed the Instant Zest to allow busy ™ ™ families and professionals alike to cook healthy, delicious meals more easily and in less time.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ..................4-7 Polarized Plug ......................7 Product Specifications ....................7 Initial Setup ........................ 8 Product, Parts and Accessories .................9–10 Control Panel ......................11 Smart Program Settings ..................12–13 Standy Mode ......................12 Cancel ........................12 −/+ Buttons ......................12 Smart Programs ......................12 Adjust and Save Cooking Time ................12 Adjust and Save Cooking Temperature ..............12 Keep Warm ......................12... -
Page 4: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using your appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Always operate the appliance on a horizontal surface that is level, stable, and non-combustible. - Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 11. Do not use any accessories or attachments not authorized by Instant Brands Inc. The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury, fire or electric shock. 12. For household countertop use only. Do not use outdoors. Not for commercial use.
- Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 23. Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking. Hot steam will escape and may cause scalding. Keep hands and face at a safe distance when opening the cooker. 24. Rice should not be left in the inner cooking pot with the Keep Warm function on for more than 12 hours.
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Page 7: Polarized Plug
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WARNING To avoid injury, read and understand instruction manual before using this machine. WARNING Electrical shock hazard. Use grounded outlet only. DO NOT remove ground. DO NOT use an adapter. DO NOT use an extension cord. Failure to follow instructions can cause electrical shock and/or death. WARNING THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND THE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR APPLIANCE THAT CAN VOID YOUR... -
Page 8: Initial Setup
Initial Setup • Read all the Important Safeguards before using the appliance. Failure to read and follow the Important Safeguards may result in damage to the appliance, property damage or personal injury. • Remove all packing material from in and around the appliance. •... -
Page 9: Product, Parts And Accessories
Product, Parts and Accessories The Instant Zest automatically perfectly cooks a variety of grains. Before using the Zest, verify that all parts are accounted for. Zest Rice & Grain Cooker Steam Vent Lid Release Lid Handle Lid Lock Condensation Collector... - Page 10 Product, Parts and Accessories Zest Rice & Grain Cooker Accessories Inner Pot Steamer Tray Rice Spoon Measuring Cup Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
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Page 11: Control Panel
Control Panel Your Zest features an intuitive control panel with status indicators and an LED display to help make cooking quick and easy. Zest 8 Cup Zest 20 Cup Zest Rice & Grain White Steam Rice Brown Quinoa Oatmeal Rice Delay Keep Cancel... -
Page 12: Smart Program Settings
Smart Program Settings Standby Mode When the rice and grain cooker is plugged in, the display shows OFF to indicate that it is in Standby mode. You may select a Smart Program when in Standby mode. Cancel Press Cancel to stop a Smart Program at any time. The rice and grain cooker returns to Standby mode and the display indicates OFF. -
Page 13: Delay Start
Smart Program Settings Delay Start After selecting a Smart Program and adjusting the cooking time and temperature, press Delay Start, then use the −/+ buttons to adjust the Delay Start time in increments of 10 minutes to a maximum of 24 hours. Not applicable to the Sauté... -
Page 14: Status Messages
Status Messages Indicates that no Smart Program is running and the cooker is in Standby mode. Indicates that a Smart Program has been selected but not yet started. Indicates that a Smart Program is running. Display reads On when the White Rice, Brown Rice, Quinoa, and Mixed Grains Smart Programs are running. -
Page 15: Smart Programs
Smart Programs For the cooking time and temperature associated with each Smart Program, see Smart Programs and Cooking Ratios. The Zest features Smart Programs for one-touch cooking of popular rice and grains. For best results, follow grain-to-water ratios as described in Smart Programs and Cooking Ratios. -
Page 16: Sauté
Smart Programs Sauté (Zest 20C only) The Sauté Smart Program lightly fries/browns foods using a small amount of oil in the inner pot. Press Sauté to select the Sauté Smart Program. Press Sauté again to toggle between HI (High) and LO (Low) temperatures. Use the −/+ buttons to adjust the cooking time to a maximum of 30 minutes. -
Page 17: Smart Programs And Cooking Ratios
Smart Programs and Cooking Ratios The cooking times and temperatures for all Smart Programs are controlled automatically (according to the volume of ingredients to be cooked) and are not user-adjustable. Smart Grain to Cooking Time Cooking Time Cooking Temperature Program Liquid Ratios Adjustment Automatic... -
Page 18: Initial Test Run
Initial Test Run Follow these steps to familiarize yourself with the Zest, and to ensure your cooker is operating properly. Depress the lid release button (located on the lid handle) and lift the lid. Remove the inner pot from the cooker base. Place the steam rack on the bottom of the inner pot. -
Page 19: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning Clean the cooker after each use. Always unplug the cooker and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning. Never use harsh chemical detergents, scouring pads, or powders to clean any part of the cooker. Allow the cooker to dry completely before further use or storage. Part / Accessory Instruction Cleaning Method... -
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Register your product today at instantappliances.com/support/register. Contact Customer Care: 1-800-828-7280 support@instantappliances.com instantappliances.com/#Chat Problem Possible Reason Try This Bad power Inspect power cord for damage. Do not use connection or no if the power cord is damaged in any manner. Display remains blank power. -
Page 21: Warranty
Instant Brands representative. Limitation and Exclusions The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part shall in no circumstances exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance. This Limited Warranty does not cover:... - Page 22 Warranty Disclaimer of Implied Warranties EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INSTANT BRANDS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES OR PARTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DURABILITY.
- Page 23 Instant Brands Inc. 1–300 Earl Grey Dr., Suite 383 Ottawa, Ontario K2T 1C1 Canada Register your product today instantappliances.com/support/register Contact Customer Care 1-800-828-7280 support@instantappliances.com instantappliances.com/#Chat instantappliances.com store.instantappliances.com Copyright © 2019 Instant Brands ™...
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