Crux 14997 User manual

FRONT Cover
12 Cup Rice cooker
Instruction Manual
Styled for Life
Designed & Engineered in New York City
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THANK YOU CARD - inside Front Cover
Thank You for choosing
We hope your new CRUX
small kitchen appliance will add
sleek elegance to your kitchen
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THANK YOU CARD - inside Front Cover
Thank You for choosing
We hope your new CRUX
small kitchen appliance will add
sleek elegance to your kitchen
Important Safeguards.................................................................................................................2-3
Additional Important Safeguards ..........................................................................................4-7
Notes on the Plug .............................................................................................................................7
Notes on the Cord ...........................................................................................................................7
Electric Power.....................................................................................................................................7
Getting To Know Your Crux 12 Cup Rice Cooker................................................................8
Before Using For The First Time ................................................................................................9
Operating instructions............................................................................................................. 9-10
Rice: White / Brown / Sushi / Quinoa / Basmati Rice................................................11-12
Rice Cooking Charts...................................................................................................................... 12
Rice Cooking Hints For Best Results.................................................................................12-13
Stew / Slow Cook / Fast Cook / Reheat / Keep Warm ................................................. 14
User Maintenance Instruction.................................................................................................... 15
Trouble shooting ............................................................................................................................. 15
Care & Cleaning Instructions ..................................................................................................... 16
Storing Instructions........................................................................................................................ 16
Usda Cooking Guidelines............................................................................................................. 17
Recipe Guide...............................................................................................................................18-22
Warranty ......................................................................................................................................24-25
Table of Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs
or base unit in water or other liquid.
4. 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.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before cleaning or storing this appliance.
7. Do not operate the any appliance with a damaged cord or plug
or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner. Contact Consumer Service for examination, repair or
adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
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10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids. To protect against damage
or electric shock, do not cook in the base unit. Cook only in the
removable cooking pot provided.
13. To disconnect, press the WARM/CANCEL button, then remove plug
from the wall outlet.
14. Never yank the cord to disconnect the appliance from the outlet,
it could damage the cord. Instead, grasp the plug and pull to
disconnect.
15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
16. When programming the 12 HOUR DELAY function for more than
2 hours, for food safety, do not place perishable foods in the
cooking pot.
17. Do not use aluminum cover or cooking pot if dented or worn.
WARNING: Never deep-fry or pressure-fry in the Rice Cooker,
regardless of whether the lid is on or off. THIS IS DANGEROUS,
AND CAN CAUSE A FIRE AND SERIOUS DAMAGE.
18 Intended for countertop use only.
19. WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance
and cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge of
counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an
extension cord.
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FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and
escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken
to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other injury to persons
or damage to property.
1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety
instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of
this appliance must read and understand this instruction manual
before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into
the water!
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3. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. To avoid
electric shock, never immerse or rinse this appliance in water or any
other liquid.
4. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and
on all sides for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it
is touching or near curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or
other flammable materials.
5. Do not place this Rice Cooker directly under kitchen wall cabinets
when in use, as it produces steam. Avoid reaching over the steam
valve while in use.
6. To reduce the risk of fire, do not leave this appliance unattended
during use.
7. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, press the
WARM/CANCEL button, then immediately unplug the cord. Do not
use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance!
8. The cord to this appliance should only be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical outlet.
9. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
10. Do not use the cooking pot if dented, bent, or damaged.
11. Do not use the KEEP WARM function to reheat cold rice or
other foods.
12. Avoid electric shock by unplugging the Rice Cooker before washing
or adding water.
13. To avoid burns, stay clear of the steam vent during cooking.
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14. Never use the cooking pot on a gas or electric cooktop or on an
open flame.
15. Do not leave the plastic rice paddle or rice measuring cup in
the cooking pot while the Rice Cooker is in use.
16. Open lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into
Rice Cooker.
17. To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the cooking pot.
Do not pour liquid directly into the Rice Cooker body.
18. Do not use while standing in a damp area.
19. Do not leave cooked rice in the Rice Cooker on KEEP WARM mode
for longer than 2 hours.
20. Never use sharp objects inside the cooking pot as this will damage
the non-stick coating.
21. Never attempt to open the lid while cooking, or before the pressure
has dropped. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature by
forcing the lid open.
22. Do not cover or block the valves.
23. Do not touch the pot or lid except for the handle immediately
after use. Whenever the product is in use, only touch the handle,
do not touche the pot or lid.
24. To avoid burns, allow the food to cool before tasting.
The temperature of the food gets considerably hotter than
with conventional cooking.
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25. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves or a cloth when
opening the lid or handling hot containers as hot steam will escape.
26. Do not move the appliance while in use.
NOTES ON THE PLUG
This appliance has a grounded 3-prong plug. Connect to a properly
grounded outlet only. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug
in any way.
NOTES ON THE CORD
The provided short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply
cord) should be used to reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Do not use an extension
cord with this product.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances,
your appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated
on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
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Getting To Know Your Crux 12 Cip Rice Cooker
Product may vary slightly from illustration
1. Base Unit
2. Backlit LED Display
3. Non-Stick Cooking Pot
4. Inner lid cover
5. Lid
6. Steam base
7. Steam Vent
8. Push Button to Open Lid
9. Lid Lock
10. Steam Tray
11. Rice Measuring Cup
12. Rice Paddle
13. Rice Paddle holder
14. Fold down handle
KEEP WARM
CANCEL
START
DELAY
TIME
MENU
FAST
COOK
REHEAT
2 4 61012
PRESET (hour)
WHITE RICE
SUSHI BROWNRICE QUINOA BASMATI RICE STEW SLOW COOK
13
14
3
2
1
4
6
5
8
9
7
10
11
12
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