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Do not slant the pot, otherwise it's
bottom will not be in full contact with the
heating plate and the element may burn out.
Do not switch ON power until ready to cook.
Cooking rice
1.
Use the measuring beaker provided to
measure the rice, filling level to the top. As
a guide, one cup of rice is sufficient for one
person, but this will very according to
individual requirement.
2.
Thoroughly wash the rice in several
changes of water and drain. Failure to do
so may cause poor results and/or a build-
up of steam within the cooker. Do not wash
the rice in the cooking pan as it may be
d a m a g e t h e n o n s t i c k c o a t i n g . ( n o t
applicable for D55T)
3.
Transfer the rice to the inner bowl and
level the surface. The markings on the
inside of the bowl are for measuring the
amount of water and are given in litres and
cups. Add water to the corresponding level
marked on the inner side wall of the bowl as
per the below table :
Quantity of water required for one cup of
rice.
Slightly
Required
under
texture
Cooked
Chinese
Example
fried Rice
Water
1
1
1/2- 3/4
(in cups)
4.
Place the inner bowl in the cooker
ensuring that there is no rice or any
moisture on the outside of the bowl.
5.
Cover with the lid, ensuring that the
vent hole in the lid is situated away from
you.
Firm
Medium
Soft
Khichadi
Plain
Pulao
Pongal
Rice
2
2
-2
3-4
1/4
1/2
6.
Plug in the detachable power cord into
the cooker power socket and then connect
to the power supply.
7.
Press down the switch, the cooker will
start. The cooking indicator will glow.
8.
When the food is done, the main heater
will turn off automatically. The cooking
indicator will go off. During cooking it is
normal for the lid to rise up slightly and
water to bubble around the edge.
9.
Carefully lift the lid and allow any
condensation to drip into the cooker. Use
the spatula to fluff up the rice which is then
ready to serve. Replace the lid as quickly as
possible. Consume the stirred rice within
1 hour.
10. Switch off at the mains and remove the
detachable power cord. Remove the bowl
to serve the food.
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Never take cooking pan out of the
cooker when it is filled with water.
Tips for best cooking
results
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Make sure that the rice or any other
food is spread over the whole surface of the
cooking pan to ensure even cooking.
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You may find that to suit your personal
taste you need to slightly adjust the amount
of water added. For a softer rice add a little
more water, and a firmer rice a little less
water.
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The cooking times may vary according
to the quantity and type of rice or any other
food.
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A thin crust of rice may form on the
base, particularly when cooking Italian or
easy cook type rice, or when cooking
smaller quantities. Wiping half a teaspoon
3
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