Features And Benefits; Important Guidelines; Tips And Hints - Cuisinart CRC-400C Instruction And Recipe Booklet

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

1. Glass Lid w/ Stainless Steel Rim and Steam
Vent: See-through glass lid allows you to view
the rice while the steam vent helps to prevent
splattering. Stainless steel rim accents
any kitchen.
2. Steaming Tray: Allows you to steam a variety
of foods while the rice is cooking.
3. Cooking Pot: Nonstick coating prevents the
rice from sticking to the pot.
4. Stainless Steel Housing: Durable stainless
steel construction makes cleanup easy.
5. Chrome-plated Handles: Cool touch handles.
6. "Cook" and "Warm" Indicator Switch: LED
lights on top of the switch indicate that the unit
is in "Cook" or "Warm" mode.
7. Measuring Cup: Calibrated specifically for your
Cuisinart ™ Rice Cooker; allows you to measure
the proper rice to water proportions with ease.
8. Rice Paddle: Allows you to fluff and scoop the
rice out of the cooking pot and rice doesn't stick
to the utensil.
9. Retractable Cord Storage (not shown):
Convenient retractable cord storage.
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IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

• This appliance generates steam. Do not operate
uncovered.
• Do not use your Rice Cooker under wall hanging
cabinets; the escaping steam could cause
damage.
• Do not use metal utensils. Metal utensils will
damage the nonstick finish on inner Rice
Cooking pot.
• Do not plug in the Rice Cooker before rice and
water have been added. Because most Rice
Cookers do not have an "Off" setting, the unit will
automatically be in "Warm" mode immediately
after the unit is plugged in.

TIPS AND HINTS

• The Cuisinart
appliance for a busy lifestyle and limited space.
It will cook rices and grains perfectly with minimal
fuss, taking up little counter space and leaving all
your burners free for other tasks. Cleaning up the
nonstick Rice Cooker bowl is quick and easy and
there is virtually no maintenance.
• Your Rice Cooker can be used for more than
just plain old rice. It is a simple way to cook
pilafs. It is also wonderful for preparing risottos,
polenta, oatmeal and other breakfast cereals that
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require constant stirring and attention. Simply
turn unit on and walk away – it will automatically
switch to "Warm" when ready to serve.
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• You can use your Rice Cooker to cook a combi-
nation of rice, grains and legumes at the same
time. Follow our recipes for ideas and suggested
amounts to use – let your imagination be your
guide.
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• Rinsing/Washing Rice: Generally the rule is to
"wash" or rinse imported rice and not to wash or
rinse domestic rices, as they have been vitamin
enriched. To wash rice: place in a medium bowl
and cover with water, swirl until the water
appears chalky/cloudy and drain in a fine mesh
strainer. Repeat until water is clear (or nearly
clear) when rice is covered and swirled. Rice
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aficionados will even "wash" domestic rice, as it
removes the starches and reduces stickiness. If
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you follow a well-balanced diet, then the loss of
these vitamins will not be detrimental. Do not
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wash your rice in the Rice Cooker Bowl – if the
outside of the bowl is wet when cooking, it may
cause damage to your Rice Cooker.
• Some rices may call for a soaking period. This
can be done in the Rice Cooker Bowl prior to
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cooking.
• When cooking rice, boil it until it has absorbed all
the liquid. At this time it is not quite done. Rice
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benefits from a "boil-steam" method of cooking.
Allow your rice to rest on the "Warm" Setting for
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Rice Cooker is a perfect
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