Black & Decker RC503 User manual

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3 CUP RICE COOKER
OLLA ARROCERA DE 3 TAZAS
use and care manual
manual de uso y cuidado
RC503
RC503R

Should you have any questions or concerns with your new product,
please call our Customer Service Line at 1-800-231-9786 (US and
Canada). Please do not return to the store.
Si usted tiene alguna inquietud o pregunta con su producto, por
favor llame a nuestra línea de servicio al cliente una atención
inmediata 1-800-231-9786 (EE.UU/Canadá) 01-800-714-2503
(México). No devuela a la tienda.
Thank you for your purchase!
Gracias por su compra!

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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ............................................... 4
Getting to Know Your Rice Cooker..................................... 6
Getting Started .................................................... 7
Important Information About Your Rice Cooker ......................... 7
Operating Your Rice Cooker .......................................... 7
Cleaning and Care .................................................. 9
Helpful Hints and Tips............................................... 9
Troubleshooting....................................................12
Warranty .........................................................13
WELCOME!
Congratulations on your purchase of the Black+Decker Rice Cooker. We have
developed this use and care guide to ensure optimal performance and your
satisfaction. Save this use and care book and register your appliance online at
www.prodprotect.com/applica.

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Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
handles or knobs.
• To protect against electrical shock, do
not immerse cord, plug or base unit in
water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.
• Do not operate appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Contact
Consumer Support at the toll-free
number listed in the warranty section.
• The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by this appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.
• To disconnect, press the control switch
upwards (the WARM indicator light will
illuminate) and then remove the plug
from the outlet.
• Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
• This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts.
• The appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote control system.
• Do not use this appliance on an unstable
surface.
• Do not attempt to heat or cook non-
food items in this appliance.
• Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Additional Safeguards:
• To prevent damage or shock hazard,
do not cook directly in cooking base.
Cook only in cooking bowl provided.
• This appliance generates heat and
escaping steam during use. Lift off glass
lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow
water to drip into cooking bowl.
• Never use the cooking bowl on a gas or
electric cooktop or on an open flame.
• Do not cut foods directly in the
cooking bowl to avoid scratching.

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POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW
Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent
removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt
to remove the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should
be done only by authorized service personnel. For service, repair or any questions
regarding your appliance, please call our Customer Service Line at 1-800-231-9786
(US and Canada).
ELECTRICAL CORD
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be
used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:
a) The marked electrical rating of the power cord or extension cord should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
b) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
Note: If the power cord is damaged, please contact the warranty department listed
in these instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product is for household use only.

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Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR RICE COOKER
1. Lid handle
2. Tempered glass lid
(Part# RC503-01)
3. Cooking bowl
(Part# RC503-02)
4. Cool-touch side handles
5. Rice measure (Part# RC514-04)
6. Serving spoon (Part# RC514-05)
7. Cooking base
8. COOK indicator light
9. CONTROL switch
10. WARM indicator light
11. Steam vent
12. Lid hanger
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GETTING STARTED
This appliance is intended for household use only.
• Remove all packing material, any stickers, and the plastic band around the
power plug.
• Go to www.prodprotect.com/applica to register your product.
• Wash all removable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING.
Place the clean, dry cooking pot in the cooking base.
• Select a location where this unit is to be used. Place the unit on a stable, heat
resistant surface, free from cloth, liquids and any other flammable materials.
Ensure that the unit has enough space all the way around and above it to
allow heat to flow without damage to cabinets or walls.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR
RICE COOKER
• It is not necessary to preheat the rice cooker before use.
• The cooking bowl gets hot. When in use, always use oven mitts or
potholders when touching any outer or inner surface of the appliance.
• During the first few minutes of use you may notice smoke and a slight
odor. This is caused by oil that may have been used during manufacturing
of the unit and will not impact the performance.
• Do not try to stop the rice cooker from switching to the warm mode.
• As rice cooks, steam will escape through vent in lid. Place glass lid on the
rice cooker so the steam vent is facing away from cabinets and walls. Do not
place hand over steam vent while rice is cooking; the hot steam may burn.
• Use the plastic serving spoon (or a wooden spoon) to stir and remove
rice. Do not use metal utensils that can scratch the nonstick cooking bowl.
• Do not fill the cooking bowl higher than highest water marking measurement.
OPERATING YOUR RICE COOKER
COOKING RICE
1. Measure desired amount of rice with the provided measuring cup and
add to the cooking bowl. The maximum amount of dry rice is 1 ½ rice
cup measures.
NOTE: When measuring uncooked rice; do not use a standard 1 cup (8 fluid
oz.) measuring cup. A standard rice cup is ¾ cup (6 fluid oz.); the same size
as the provided rice measuring cup. One rice cup measure of dry rice will
yield 2 standard cups of cooked rice.
2. Rinse the rice with water to remove any excess starch and then drain.

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3. For white rice, fill the cooking bowl with water
to the line that matches the number of rice cups
being cooked. (A) Add butter, oil, or seasonings
as desired. See cooking chart in the Helpful
Hints section for additional details on water and
rice measures for different types of rice.
4. Place the cooking pot into the cooking base
and then place the lid on the pot.
5. Plug in the appliance; the warm indicator light
will automatically illuminate. The appliance will start heating on warm as
soon as the cord is plugged into the outlet.
6. Push down the control switch. The cook indicator light will illuminate and
the cooking will begin.
7. When the rice is ready, the control switch will flip up and turn to warm.
8. For best results, allow the rice to rest on warm for 15 minutes with the lid
in place. This will help further steam the rice. Always stir the rice with the
serving spoon before serving.
9. Unplug the appliance when not in use and always allow the rice cooker
to completely cool before cleaning.
COOKING SOUPS, STEWS, AND MORE
1. Add ingredients into the cooking bowl.
2. Place cooking bowl into the cooking base, then place the lid on the pot.
3. Plug in the appliance; the warm indicator light will automatically
illuminate. The appliance will start heating on warm as soon as the cord is
plugged into the outlet.
4. Push down the control switch. The cook indicator light will illuminate
and the cooking will begin.
5. If desired, set kitchen timer for cooking time. Manually switch the
appliance to warm when the food is ready by pushing up the control
switch.
Note: The rice cooker will not switch to warm until all the liquids are boiled
away. For best results, monitor cooking progress closely and do not leave the
rice cooker unattended.
6. Unplug the appliance when not in use and always allow the rice cooker
to completely cool before cleaning.
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CLEANING AND CARE
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified
service personnel.
CLEANING
Important: Never immerse cooking base in water or other liquids.
1. Always unplug the rice cooker and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Wash cooking bowl and glass lid in warm, soapy water. If food sticks to
the cooking bowl, fill with warm, soapy water and allow it to soak before
cleaning with plastic scouring pad
Note: Both the cooking bowl and glass lid are dishwasher safe.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Wipe interior and exterior of the cooking base with a soft, slightly damp
cloth or sponge.
Important: Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean the
cooking base, as they may damage the surfaces.
5. If water accidentally gets into the switch area or onto the heating plate,
allow the rice cooker to dry completely before using.
STORING
Make sure that the appliance is thoroughly cool and dry. Never wrap the cord
tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely coiled. Placing the lid on upside-
down for storage can help save space.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
RICE TIPS
• If rice or other foods start to boil over, remove the lid and stir for a couple
minutes. Leaving the lid off for a short period of time will allow some of
the liquids to boil off and for the mixture to slightly cool. Place the lid
back on the rice cooker and repeat if needed.
• Kosher salt has no impurities and dissolves faster than table salt. If using
kosher salt, you may find you want to add a little more than if using table
salt. About ¾ tsp. of kosher salt is recommended for each rice cup (6 fluid
oz.) of uncooked rice.
• White rice can be stored in an airtight container in a cool dark place for
up to one year.
• Brown rice can be stored in an airtight container in a cool dark place for
up to six months. Refrigeration or freezing extends its shelf life.
• Try using broth, stock or reconstituted bouillon in place of water for
additional flavor. If you do, no additional salt may be necessary.
• Do not keep small amounts of rice in the warm cycle for extended periods
of time because it can dry out the rice.

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• During cooking, a thin crust may develop on the rice at the bottom of
the bowl. If you do not like rice with a crust, you can easily peel it off and
discard it.
• Taste/hardness will vary depending on the quality/type of rice and length
of time it is cooked. For softer, fluffier rice, add a little more water. For
firmer, crunchier rice, use less water.
• For other types of grains not listed in the cooking chart, follow package
directions.
ADDITIONAL USES FOR YOUR RICE COOKER
Packaged foods: condensed and ready to serve soups, pastas, and stews
• Do not fill bowl above the largest water marking cup level on the
cooking bowl.
• For even heating, stir occasionally.
• Always use a kitchen timer. Do not rely on the control switch on the cooker
since it is not intended to be an indicator of cooking time for soups and stews.
• Use only boneless meats and poultry that are cut into cubes no larger than 1½
inches. It is not necessary to brown the meats before cooking.
• When cooking rice or pasta in the soup, add additional liquid in the recipe.
• Since most frozen vegetables cook very quickly, it is best to add them at the
end of the cooking time. Stir them into the soup or stew and allow the mixture
to cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
• Choose recipes that will cook in 1 hour or less.
Oatmeal or Hot Cereals
• Steel Cut Oats work best.
• Do not fill bowl more than half way with liquids, as the oatmeal will
expand during the cooking process.
• For even heating, stir occasionally.
• When the oatmeal is done, the rice cooker will switch to warm.
Please note that this is for well-done oatmeal. If you prefer a different
consistency, monitor the cooking process to manually switch to warm for
desired results.
• Choose recipes that will cook in 1 hour or less.