Features And Benefits; Important Guidelines; Tips And Hints - Cuisinart CRC-400C Instruction/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 Bowl: 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/Steamer; 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 bowl. Rice won't stick
to the utensil.

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

uncovered.
cabinets; the escaping steam could cause
damage.
damage the nonstick finish on inner Rice
Cooking pot.
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

for a busy lifestyle and limited space. It will cook
rices and grains perfectly with minimal fuss, tak-
ing 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.
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 require
constant stirring and attention. Simply turn unit
on and walk away – it will automatically switch to
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"Warm" when ready to serve.
nation of rice, grains and legumes at the same
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time. Follow our recipes for ideas and suggested
amounts to use – let your imagination be your
guide.
3 "wash" or rinse imported rice and not to wash
or rinse domestic rices, as they have been vita-
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
aficionados will even "wash" domestic rice, as
it removes the starches and reduces stickiness.
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If 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.
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can be done in the Rice Cooker Bowl prior to
cooking.
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the liquid. At this time it is not quite done. Rice
benefits from a "boil-steam" method of cooking.
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Allow your rice to rest on the "Warm" Setting for
5 to 10 minutes before serving for best results.
Do not remove the cover and peek.
® Rice Cooker is a perfect appliance
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