Proctor Silex 37534 - 8 Cup Rice Cooker Manual

Parts and features

Before first use

Electrical Shock Hazard.
Only cook in the cooking pot. Never cook in the base.

1. Wash cooking pot and lid following the "Care and cleaning" instructions in this Use and Care Guide. Dry thoroughly.
2. Do not throw away the plastic rice-measurer that came with your unit. This is an important tool in using your rice cooker successfully and its size is standard in the rice industry. One rice-measurer cup does not equal one standard U.S. cup (plastic rice-measurer is 6 oz/180 ml or approximately ¾ U.S. cup). When directed to use "1 cup" for either rice or water, this means use one full, level ricemeasurer cup. Most rice package directions are listed in terms of rice-measurer cups.
   
3. The most important detail when cooking rice is the ratio of rice to water. A good general ratio is two parts water to one part rice (see illustration above). If the plastic ricemeasurer is lost or misplaced, measure BOTH rice and water using a standard U.S. cup–your rice will turn out just as well. To prevent overflow and/or overheating, do not exceed the "MAX" line or go below the "MIN" line when both rice and water are added to the cooking pot.

How to cook rice

1. Add desired amount of uncooked rice and water to cooking pot. Add rice first; then add water. Do not exceed "MAX" fill line.
   Follow rice package directions for appropriate water/rice ratio.
   NOTE: You may need to adjust the amount of water to achieve the desired texture. If the rice is too wet after cooking, or if water overflows during cooking, use less water (up to 20% less). If the rice is too firm after cooking, use a little more water.
2. Carefully place cooking pot straight down in base. Make sure cooking pot is securely seated into base by gently rotating the pot left and right
   NOTE: Ensure bottom of cooking pot is not bent or warped or it will not conduct heat correctly.
3. Place lid on cooking pot. Plug cord into outlet. The WARM indicator light will come on BUT UNIT IS NOT COOKING.
4. Push the cook switch DOWN to start cooking. The COOK indicator light will come on.
5. The rice will cook (cooking times will be approximately what is listed on your rice package directions). The WARM indicator light will come on when the rice is finished cooking. This feature will keep the rice warm until the unit is unplugged.
6. Use the rice paddle to scoop out the cooked rice. When finished, unplug cord from outlet.
   A good ratio for cooking rice is 2 parts water to 1 part rice. The cooking chart below may be useful for cooking white and brown rice. For other rice blends, cooking time and rice/water ratio will vary. Follow package directions for best results.

• The "cups" listed in chart refer to RICE-MEASURER cups.
• This chart is a guide only. Rice cooking times are approximateand will vary. Brown rice takes longer to cook and can require more water. Adding 1/2 rice-measurer cup (90 ml) of water when cooking brown rice will yield a moister textrue. Do not exceed the MAX fill line.
• Serving size = 3/4 cup (175 g)

Cooking tips

• Stir prepackaged, boxed rice mixes at least once duringcooking; otherwise, spices may stick to the bottom of the cooking pot. For best results, unplug unit when finished cooking this type of rice. Do not "keep warm."
• Rinsing rice will sometimes increase bubbling during cooking. When cooking a half pot or less of rice, minimize bubbling/ overflow by reducing water by about one-third.
• Allowing rice to "rest" for approximately 5–10 minutes aftercooking will yield better textured rice.
• Give rice a flavor boost by substituting an equal amountchicken/beef/vegetable broth for water.
• There are many types of rice, each with different amounts ofwater recommended for cooking. If the rice is too wet after cooking, or if water overflows during cooking, use less water (up to 20% less). If the rice is too firm after cooking, use a little more water.

Care and cleaning

Shock Hazard.
Do not immerse the base, cord, or plug in water or any other liquid.

1. Unplug cord from wall outlet.
2. Wash cooking pot, lid, plastic rice-measurer, and rice paddle in hot, soapy water or in top rack of dishwasher. Do not bend or warp bottom of cooking pot.
3. Rinse, dry, and reassemble to store.
4. Wipe base with a soft, damp cloth or a scrub pad for all surfaces. Do not clean with abrasive cleansers.

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