Chefs' Tips And Hints; Questions/Answers; Cleaning And Storage - Cuisinart CRC400E Instructions Manual

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4. CHEF'S TIPS AND HINTS
• Cooking time for steaming may vary slightly depending on the size of
the food. The amount of water will therefore need to be adjusted.
• If the steaming ends before the food is cooked properly, add some
cold water to the inner pot, replace the food and cover.
• Smaller foods cook more quickly than larger. We recommend that you
cook food of the same size together for even cooking.
• Carefully wash the rice several times in water and drain. Cooking will
be perfect.
• At the end of cooking, when the rice is done and the "warm"
setting is on, stir the rice and leave in the automatic cooker a few
minutes longer for perfect cooking.
• To flavour and add taste to the preparations, add onion, thyme, bay
leaves, cloves when cooking white haricot beans, lentils, etc.
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5. QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

What do I do if... Answers :
the preparation boils over dur-
ing cooking? exceed the maximum level in the pot.
There is not enough water for cooking.
the food isn't cooked enough?
Add water and begin cooking again.
As long as the cooker is plugged in, the
the rice cooker is still warm
"warm" function stays on. Unplug the
after several hours?
Make sure the appliance is plugged in
my rice cooker doesn't work? and that the pot is in its base, then that
the "cook" function is properly engaged.
The pot was lifted or taken out while
my rice cooker stopped during
the appliance was operating. Re-set to
cooking?

6. CLEANING AND STORAGE

When you have finished cooking, put the On/Off switch into the "O"
position, unplug the cord and allow the appliance to cool completely
before cleaning.
• The pot, steamer basket and lid may be washed in warm, soapy water
or in the dishwasher.
• If food sticks to the sides, fill the pot and bowl with warm, soapy
water and allow to soak before cleaning. Do not use scouring pads or
abrasive soaps that could damage the coating.
• To clean the appliance housing, use a damp cloth and a little
soft detergent. Do not use scouring pads or abrasive soaps.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE HOUSING IN WATER OR ANY OTHER
LIQUID.
Make sure the ingredients do not
rice cooker after each use.
"cook".