Windmere RC4 Use And Care Book Manual page 3

HOW TO USE
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. It may be plugged into any AC electrical
outlet (ordinary household current). Do not use any other electrical outlet.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
READ BEFORE USING THE RICE COOKER FOR THE FIRST TIME
• Read all instructions.
• Wash inner pot, steaming rack, steaming tray, cover, measuring cup and ladle in
warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
• Never immerse outer pot in water.
• Never place liquid in the outer pot; place it only in the inner pot.
• Never try to force cook lever to stay in the "Cook" position after it has shifted
automatically to the "Warm" position.
• Always place inner pot inside outer pot before plugging in the rice cooker.
• When plugging in the cooker, always be sure inner pot contains liquid, or be ready
to add oil, butter or margarine immediately to the inner pot.
• Save these instructions and refer to them often.
NOTE: Always wipe down the outer surface of the inner pot before placing it inside the
cooker. Any moisture remaining on inner pot surface may cause a crackling noise while
the unit is heating up. Except for actual cooking area, keep all surfaces dry to prevent
damage to the inner workings of the appliance while it is in operation.
TO USE
1. Place inner pot inside outer pot. Rotate inner pot slightly to make sure that it is well
seated on the heating plate.
2. Measure desired amounts of rice and water into inner pot: Use only clean water in
water reservoir.
(a) If measuring cup provided is used, 1 cup of uncooked rice will yield
approximately 2-3 cups of cooked rice. Remember that this measuring cup when
filled holds slightly more than half of the amount held by a standard U. S. 1-cup
measure. For softer rice, increase by 1-2 tablespoons the amount of water mixed
with rice cover.
(b) If package directions are followed, using a standard measuring cup to measure
rice and water may be preferred.
3. Plug unit into a standard 120-volt outlet. The WARM light will immediately go on.
4. To begin cooking rice, push down on the COOK lever located on front of unit. The
WARM light will go off, and the COOK light will immediately come on to indicate that
rice is beginning to heat.
NOTE: COOK lever will not work unless inner pot is in place and filled with water and
rice. If inner pot is removed for any reason, the unit will automatically stop heating, the
COOK light will go off, and the WARM light will go on again to indicate that unit is still
plugged in. Do not remove cover while rice is cooking.
5. When rice has finished cooking, cooker will automatically switch off, COOK light will
go out and WARM light will go on again. Cooking time will take approximately 25-30
minutes for long-grain white rice and approximately 35-40 minutes for brown rice,
which takes longer to cook.
6. After steaming, rice may be seasoned to taste with salt, pepper, butter, etc.
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7. Rice will be ready to serve immediately, but if preferred, rice may be allowed to
stand in cooker on WARM for 10 to 15 minutes before cover is removed and rice
is served.
USING THE VEGETABLE STEAMING RACK
1. Prepare vegetables. (See VEGETABLE STEAMING GUIDE below.)
2. Place inner pot of rice cooker inside outer pot, and set steaming rack on bottom of
inner pot.
3. Add water to inner pot, making sure that it does not cover steaming rack.
4. Arrange vegetables on steaming rack. (If steaming vegetables such as green beans
or mushrooms, take care to arrange them so that they do not fall through rack into
the water.)
5. Cover and plug in unit.
6. Push down on COOK lever. COOK light will go on and vegetables will begin to steam.
Steaming times will vary greatly, depending on vegetable type, quantity and quality,
as well as personal preferences. As a rule of thumb, however, bear in mind that items
like bean sprouts or pea pods, or vegetables that are served sliced or shredded such
as mushrooms, carrots or shredded cabbage, will take the shortest amount of time
(less than 10 minutes, and usually less than 5). Vegetables of greater size and density,
such as asparagus, broccoli and cauliflower will take longer (up to 15-16 minutes,
and in the case of potatoes, 20 minutes or more).
7. Test occasionally to see if desired doneness has been reached.
8. When vegetables are done, unplug unit. Remove cover and using tongs, place
vegetables in serving dish. Serve immediately.
NOTE: When lifting cover during steaming process, be sure to hold it so that hot steam is
directed away from face, hands and body.
IF UNIT COMES WITH STEAMING TRAY:
Steaming tray may be used to cook a variety of vegetables. Before using, make sure
unit is unplugged. To use:
1. Fill inner pot of rice cooker with water (approximately 1-2 cups, using measuring cup
provided.) Do not overfill. Place inside outer pot.
2. Place vegetables to be cooked in center of steaming tray. Try as much as possible not
to block steam vents.
3. Place steaming tray inside inner pot. Lip on steaming tray will fit easily on rim of pot.
Cover. Do not operate without cover in place.
4. Plug in unit. The WARM light will immediately go on. Begin cooking by pushing down
on the COOK lever located on front of unit. The WARM light will go off, and the COOK
light will go on.
NOTE: COOK lever will not work unless inner pot is in place and filled with water. If
steaming tray is removed for any reason, water in inner pot will still continue to heat.
However, if inner pot and steaming tray are BOTH removed, the unit will automatically
stop heating, the COOK light will go off, and the WARM light will go on again to indicate
that unit is still plugged in.
As vegetables heat, check from time to time to see if they have achieved desired level of
doneness. NOTE: When checking vegetables while they are cooking, be sure to tilt lid so
that steam released flows away from hands, face and body. Steaming times will vary
greatly, depending on type, quantity and quality of vegetables being cooked.
5. When vegetables have finished cooking, turn unit off by pushing upward on switch
on front of unit. Unplug unit.
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