Cleaning & Care - Westinghouse WRC301S User Manual

CLEANING AND CARE
• It is advised that you clean your
rice cooker and all of the used
accessories after each use. Ensure
the rice cooker is unplugged before
cleaning. NEVER clean the rice
cooker while it is still plugged in.
• Do not use harsh or abrasive
cleansers on any part of the rice
cooker. Do not immerse the main
body in water. Remove the rice
bowl, and the steamer basket
(if used) from the main body.
Wash these items in warm soapy
water along with the spatula and
measuring scoop. Do not use any
scouring pads on the rice bowl
as they will damage the non-stick
coating. If rice has "baked" on the
rice bowl and regular washing will
not remove it, place hot soapy
water into the bowl and let it sit.
After allowing the bowl to soak, the
rice should be loosened enough
to remove. If this does not work,
continue to let the rice bowl soak.
• After every use, a residue will build
up on the underside of the lid plate.
To clean, wipe the lid, silicone vent
gasket and the large silicone ring
(being careful not to remove it) with
a warm, damp cloth.
• Be sure to clean the condensation
chamber located on the side of
the rice cooker body. To clean,
remove the chamber by pressing
on the sides of the plastic cover
and removing by pulling outwards.
Clean by running the plastic cover
under warm running water. Dry
thoroughly and replace by pushing
the cover back into the groove on
the rice
cooker
body.
• To clean
the inside
of your rice
cooker,
ensure it has cooled down. Use
a damp cloth to clean the inside
removing remaining food and
moisture. Dry thoroughly.
• To clean the main body of the rice
cooker, wipe the exterior including
the lid with a damp cloth. NEVER
immerse any part of the main body
in water or liquid. Polish the exterior
of the rice cooker with a dry, soft
cloth.
HELPFUL HINTS
• Try using beef, poultry or vegetable
stock instead of water for more
flavorful rice.
• Experiment with different kinds of
rice. Your rice cooker is perfect for
many kinds of rice including Wild
Rice blends, Jasmine Rice, Brown
Rice and Basmati Rice.
• Rinsing your rice washes away
excess starch and makes fluffier rice.
Don't wash flavored or enriched
rice; it will wash away flavors and
valuable nutrients.
• Do not open lid during cooking
or cook with lid open. Heat and
moisture will escape and affect the
final outcome.
• Always ensure that the outside of
your rice bowl and the inside of the
rice cooker body are clean and dry
before starting any cooking mode.
• When cooking rice, ensure that the
rice is well distributed around the
rice bowl to allow for even cooking.
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