Cuisinart FRC-800 - Rice Plus Multi-Cooker User manual

INSTRUCTION &
RECIPE BOOKLET
Cuisinart®Rice Plus™Multi-Cooker
with Fuzzy Logic Technology FRC-800
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance,
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 risk of electrical
shock, do not immerse the Rice Plus™
Multi-Cooker housing, cord or plug
in water or any other liquid. If housing
falls into liquid, unplug the cord from
outlet immediately. DO NOT reach
into the liquid.
4. To avoid possible accidental injury,
close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance has malfunctioned or has
been dropped or damaged in any way
or is not operating properly. Return the
appliance to the nearest Cuisinart®
Repair Center for examination, repair or
mechanical or electrical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments not
recommended by Cuisinart may cause
fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not use the Rice Plus™ Multi-
Cooker for anything other than its
intended use.
10. To avoid the possibility of the Rice
Plus™ Multi-Cooker being accidentally
pulled off work area, which could result
in damage to it or in personal injury, do
not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
11. To avoid damage to cord and possible
fire or electrocution hazard, do not let
cord contact hot surfaces, including a
stove.
12. Extreme caution must be used when
moving any appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
14. Do not operate the Rice Plus™
Multi-Cooker in water or under
running water.
15. To reduce the risk of electric shock,
cook only in removable container.
Do not immerse the container in water.
16. Always attach plug to appliance
first, then plug cord to the wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn any control to “Off”
then remove plug from wall outlet.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
SPECIAL CORD SET
INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks of becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised.
If a long extension cord is used, the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord should
be at least as great as the electrical rating
of the appliance. 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.
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CONTENTS
Important Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Introduction .......................3
Assembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting To Know Your Control Panel . . . 5
Operation.........................6
Setting the Clock ................6
Cooking Rice/Oatmeal/
Quick Cooking ..................6
Steaming ......................7
Cooking Risotto .................7
Cooking Soup or Slow Cooking . . . . 8
Keep Warm .....................8
Adding Cooking/Keep Warm Time. . . 8
Reheating ......................9
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
TipsandHints .....................9
Cooking Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Steaming Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Warranty.........................16
Recipes..........................17
INTRODUCTION
The benefits of fuzzy logic are clear with
Cuisinart! Whether you are cooking rice,
soup, oatmeal or risotto, simmering a stew
or steaming your favorite vegetables, our
highly intelligent Rice Plus™ Multi-Cooker
automatically adjusts the heat and timing for
perfect results every time. It’s easy to use,
has an extra large capacity and is beautiful
to look at. Now that’s a smart way to cook!
ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
1. After unpacking your Cuisinart®Rice
Plus™Multi-Cooker with Fuzzy Logic
Technology, wash the non-stick cooking
pot, steaming insert, spoons and
measuring cup in warm, soapy water.
Rinse well and dry thoroughly.
2. Wipe all interior and exterior surfaces of
the unit with a soft, damp cloth.
3. Place the cooking pot in the base of the
unit.
4. Place the steaming rack (open side up),
if using, in the cooking pot.
5. Close the lid.
6. Insert the removable cord into the back
of the unit.
7. Your Rice Plus™ Multi-Cooker is now
ready for use.
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FEATURES AND BENEFITS
1. Steam Release Vent – removes for
easy cleaning
2. Locking Lid with Removable Inner Lid
3. Lid Release Button
4. Handle – stays cool during use
5. Control Panel – see detailed
illustration, page 5
6. Power Cord – removable
7. Steaming Tray – allows you to steam
a variety of foods
8. Aluminum Cooking Pot – non-stick for
easy cleaning
9. Rice Cooker Measuring Cup –
designed specifically for your Cuisinart®
Rice Plus™ Multi-Cooker. 1 rice cooker
cup = ¾ standard dry measure.
10. Soup Spoon
11. Rice Paddle
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1. Start – used to start cooking.
2. Menu – used to select Menu
functions.
3. Finish Time – used to set cooking
Finish Time.
4. Hour and Minute – used to change
time.
5. Off – used to turn off functions
and reset unit
6. Keep Warm – used to change
automatic Keep Warm Time
and to start Keep Warm function.
7. Time Display – used to change
display from Current Time to
remaining Countdown Time
and Ready Time.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CONTROL PANEL
Detailed programming instructions begin on the following page.
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OPERATION
REMINDER
Your Rice Plus™ Multi-Cooker comes with
a 6-ounce (12 tablespoons or ¾ of a
standard 1-cup measure) measuring cup.
All recipes in this Instruction & Recipe Book
are written with the rice/grain/cereal
measured with the cooker measuring cup.
The liquid is measured with a traditional
liquid measuring cup (1 cup = 8 ounces
= 16 tablespoons).
Only white rice can be cooked to the
maximum amount of the Rice Plus™
Multi-Cooker (8 rice cooker cups).
Note: Even though this is an 8-cup rice
cooker, the maximum amount for brown and
sushi rice is 6 rice cooker cups.
SETTING THE CLOCK
1. Plug in the Rice Plus™Multi-Cooker.
2. Hold down the Hour or Minute button
until the display begins to flash. You
are now in Set Time mode.
3. Use the Hour and Minute button to
select the desired time. Hold button
down to scroll through the digits, or
press and release to advance one digit
at a time. Be sure the PM indicator is
on if a PM time is desired
4. To exit the Set Time mode, press any
function button besides Hour or Minute,
or do nothing for a period of three
seconds.
COOKING RICE/OATMEAL/QUICK
COOKING
1. Fill cooking pot with ingredients (see
pages 9 to 14 for tips and hints and
cooking guidelines).
2. Select the appropriate menu function
by pressing the Menu button.
3. Your current selection will be displayed
on the LCD screen.
4. Start cooking:
a. To start cooking immediately, press
the Start button.
The white Start LED will light to
indicate that the unit is cooking.
FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS
White Rice – use for all white rice
varieties (long, medium or short grain).
A variety of grains can be cooked using
this function: barley, millet, amaranth
and couscous.
a. Hard White Rice – use for a harder
rice texture. This function works well
when making rice salads.
b. Soft White Rice – use if a softer
rice texture is desired.
Sushi Rice – select when cooking sushi
rice. Creates a sticky rice texture.
Brown Rice – use for all brown rice
varieties (long, medium or short grain).
Also is ideal for these other grains:
wheat berries, black rice and wild rice.
Risotto – a specially designed function
to provide time to make perfect risotto
every time – all in one pot.
Oatmeal – both traditional old-fashioned
oats and Irish-style steel cut oats can be
used on the Oatmeal setting. The oatmeal
function also lets you make a creamy
polenta – without the stirring!
Quick Cook – when time is running short,
you can bypass the regular White or
Brown Rice functions and just use this
Quick Cook setting. Not only can you get
a quick rice out of it, it is also great for
Israeli couscous and rice pilafs as well.
Quick Cook can also be used as a sauté
function when used with the Slow Cook
and Soup function.
Slow Cook – slow cook from start to
finish using the Slow Cook function. This
function allows the user to adjust
the cooking time to meet one’s needs.
Steam – using the provided steaming
tray, vegetables to fish to dumplings can
all be steamed on this one adjustable
function.
Soup – prepare your favorite soup recipe
in your Cuisinart®Rice Plus™Multi-
Cooker. Keep the soup warm in the same
pot after it has finished cooking with the
Keep Warm function.
Reheat – the large capacity of the Rice
Plus™Multi-Cooker can handle leftovers
for the next day. When using this function,
just add a little bit of water or broth to the
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b. To start cooking with a delay, set
your Rice Plus™ Multi-Cooker to
finish cooking at a specific time:
i. Press and hold the Finish Time
button until the four digit Ready
Time display begins to flash. You
are now in the Finish Time set
mode.
ii. Use the Hour and Minute button
to select the desired Ready Time.
Hold button down to scroll through
the digits, or press and release to
advance one digit at a time. Be
sure the PM indicator is on if a
PM time is desired.
iii. Press the Start button.
The blue Finish Time LED will light.
The Ready Time will be displayed.
When the unit begins to cook, the
Finish Time LED will turn off and the
Start LED will light.
5. During and after cooking:
a. The current time will be displayed
during the first portion of the cooking
process. A tone will sound and the
Remaining Time will count down
when there are approximately 10 to
15 minutes remaining in the process.
For a list of approximated cooking
times, see page 10.
b. Once cooking time has expired, the
unit will automatically switch to Keep
Warm. The blue Keep Warm LED will
light and the LCD will display the
remaining Keep Warm Time. The unit
will remain on Keep Warm for up to
24 hours. When the Keep Warm Time
expires, the unit will turn off
automatically.
c. To turn off the unit at any time, press
the Off button.
d. Once you are ready to serve, press
the Lid Release button to open the
lid.
e. Fluff contents (if applicable) with
paddle or utensil suitable for non-
stick cookware.
f. Lift and remove the cooking pot from
the unit using pot holders.
STEAMING
1. Add 2 liquid measuring cups of water
and close lid.
2. Select the Steam menu function by
pressing the Menu button.
3. Use the Hour and Minute button to
select the desired time (see steaming
chart, page 14).
4. Start steaming by pressing the Start
button.
a. The white Start LED will light to
indicate that the unit is cooking. The
LCD will display your menu selection
as well as your Remaining Time.
5. Once the 3 minutes preheat time has
expired, the unit will beep to indicate
that you can insert the steaming rack
into the cooking pot.
6. Fill steaming rack with ingredients,
place steaming rack in cooking pot
and close lid.
7. Let time continue to run on the Steam
function.
8. During and after steaming:
a. To view the current time during
cooking, press the Time Display
button.
b. Once cooking time has expired, the
unit will turn off.
Note: The automatic Keep Warm
function does not work for this menu
function.
c. To turn off the unit at any time, press
the Off button.
d. Once you are ready to serve, press
the Lid Release button to open the
lid.
e. Lift and remove cooking pot from the
unit using pot holders.
COOKING RISOTTO
1. Add oil or butter per your recipe to the
cooking pot and select the Risotto
function by pressing the Menu button.
2. To start cooking, press the Start button.
The white Start LED will light to indicate
that the unit is cooking.
Note: Do not use the Finish Time
function for risotto.
3. Once the oil/butter is hot, add
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that you will sauté the rice and reduce
the liquid (wine, apple juice if desired).
a. Once the sauté step is complete, add
the broth and any desired spices and
close the lid.
4. During and after cooking:
a. The current time will be displayed
during the first portion of the cooking
process. The Remaining Time will
count down when there are 10 to 15
minutes remaining in the process.
For a list of approximated cooking
times, see page 10.
b. Once cooking time has expired, the
unit will automatically switch to Keep
Warm. The blue Keep Warm LED will
light and the LCD will display the
remaining Keep Warm Time. The unit
will remain on Keep Warm for up to
24 hours. When the Keep Warm Time
expires, the unit will turn off
automatically.
Note: We recommend serving risotto
immediately for best results. If you
use the Keep Warm function, stir
more liquid (broth/stock) into the
risotto to achieve a creamy texture
again.
c. To turn off the unit at any time, press
the Off button.
d. Once you are ready to serve, press
the lid release button to open the lid.
e. Lift and remove cooking pot from the
unit using pot holders.
COOKING SOUP OR SLOW
COOKING
1. If sautéing is necessary for your soup or
slow cooking recipe, add oil or butter to
the cooking pot to sauté soup or slow
cooking ingredients, if desired (see
recipes for tips and hints). If you do not
need to sauté or brown anything before
cooking, add soup/slow cooking
ingredients and skip to step 4b.
2. Select the Quick Cook function by
pressing the Menu button.
3. Start cooking:
a. To start cooking, press the Start
button to heat oil/butter.
The white Start LED will light to
indicate that the unit is cooking.
b. Do not use the Finish Time function
for soup or slow cooking.
4. Once the oil/butter has preheated,
add ingredients to sauté.
a. Once the sauté step is complete,
add remaining ingredients and switch
to the Soup or Slow Cook function.
b. Using the Hour and Minute button,
set the desired cooking time and
press the Start button.
5. During and after cooking:
a. To view the current time during
cooking, press the Time Display
button.
b. Once cooking time has expired, the
unit will automatically switch to Keep
Warm. The blue Keep Warm LED
will light and the LCD will display the
remaining Keep Warm Time. The unit
will remain on Keep Warm for up to
24 hours. When the Keep Warm Time
expires, the unit will turn off
automatically.
c. To turn off the unit at any time, press
the Off button.
d. Once you are ready to serve, press
the Lid Release button to open the
lid.
e. Lift and remove cooking pot from the
unit using pot holders.
6. Note: If making a recipe that uses raw
meat that is not browned first, let soup
or slow cook recipe simmer a minimum
of 3½ hours.
KEEP WARM
1. Select and start the Keep Warm
function by pressing the Keep Warm
button.
The blue Keep Warm LED and white
Start LED will light, and the remaining
time will start to count down. Default
time for Keep Warm is 24 hours.
2. To turn off the unit at any time, press
the Off button.
3. Once you are ready to serve, press the
Lid Release button to open the lid.
4. Lift and remove the cooking pot from
the unit using pot holders.
ADDING COOK/KEEP WARM TIME
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2. Use the Hour and/or Minute button to
change the Remaining Time during
Cooking/Keep Warm. The unit will
continue to cook/keep warm.
Note: This function will not work
for all cooking functions.
REHEATING
1. Select the Reheat function by pressing
the Menu button.
2. Your current selection will be displayed
on the LCD screen.
3. Start reheating by pressing the Start
button.
a. The white Start LED will light to
indicate that the unit is reheating.
4. During and after reheating:
a. The current time will be displayed
during the first portion of the
reheating process. A tone will sound
and the Remaining Time will count
down when there are approximately
10 to 15 minutes remaining in the
process. For a list of approximated
cooking times, see page 10.
b. Once reheating time has expired, the
unit will automatically switch to Keep
Warm. The blue Keep Warm LED will
light and the LCD will display the
remaining Keep Warm Time. The unit
will remain on Keep Warm for up to
24 hours. When the Keep Warm Time
expires, the unit will turn off
automatically.
c. To turn off the unit at any time, press
the Off button.
d. Once you are ready to serve, press
the Lid Release button to open the
lid.
e. Fluff contents (if applicable) with
paddle or utensil suitable for non-
stick cookware.
f. Lift and remove the cooking pot from
the unit using pot holders.
CLEANING AND CARE
1. Unplug your cooker and allow it to cool
before cleaning.
2. Cooking pot, steaming rack, steam
release vent, inner lid, measuring cup,
paddle and spoon can be washed
in warm soapy water and rinsed
thoroughly, or washed in the dishwasher.
Dry all parts after every use.
If food sticks to the surface of the
cooking pot, fill with warm, soapy water
and allow to soak before cleaning.
3. If scouring is necessary, use a
nonabrasive cleanser or liquid detergent
with a nylon pad or brush.
4. Wipe base of unit with a soft, damp
cloth or micro fiber towel. NEVER
IMMERSE BASE OF UNIT IN WATER.
5. Make sure all parts are cool before
storing. Store unit in a clean dry place.
6. Any other servicing should be performed
by an authorized service representative.
TIPS AND HINTS
RICE TIPS
• We recommend rinsing all imported rice.
Place rice in a medium bowl and cover
with water. Do not use the cooking bowl.
Swirl until the water appears cloudy, then
drain in a fine mesh strainer. Fill the bowl
with fresh water and repeat until water is
clear or nearly clear.
• Some people wash domestic (not
imported) rice, which is usually vitamin-
enriched. This removes the starch and
makes it less sticky, but it also washes
away some of those vitamins.
• Sushi rice and most brown rice should
always be rinsed before cooking. Follow
the directions on the package your rice
comes in.
• Brown rice should be kept on the Keep
Warm setting for no more than 2 hours.
If kept at that setting longer, the rice may
begin to ferment.
• When measuring rice with your rice
cooker cup, level it off with a table knife
or spatula.
• Adding a teaspoon of vegetable oil to rice
or coating the cooking bowl lightly with
nonstick cooking spray will result in rice
with separated, less sticky grains.
• After adding rice to the cooking bowl, level
it off to cover the entire bottom of the bowl
so it cooks evenly.
• The taste of the water will affect the taste
of the rice. If you do not like the taste of
your tap water, use filtered water.
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water. Use low-fat, low-sodium meat or
vegetable stocks/broths. Fish stock or
clam broth may be used for seafood-
flavored rice.
• When making rice, open the rice cooker as
soon as the audible tone sounds to indicate
cooking cycle is complete. Stir rice with the
rice paddle or a wooden spoon – this
prevents rice from hardening or getting
sticky.
• For combination dishes of rice, steamed
vegetables, seafood, poultry and/or meats,
use our recipes as a guide and then create
your own.
• The best time to add vegetables to rice is
just after the Rice Plus™ finishes cooking
and enters the Keep Warm mode. Stir in
chopped raw vegetables, such as green
onions, slivered snow peas, shredded
carrots, or even grape tomatoes to add
texture to the dish – they will warm up while
the rice is resting, and if served within 5 to
10 minutes, will retain their unique textures.
• When you don’t have time to monitor or
constantly stir dishes like Risotto and
Oatmeal, use your Rice Plus™. Just select
the specific program and walk away. The
unit will go to Keep Warm when food is
finished cooking.
• If your recipe calls for salt, add it after
adding liquid, and swirl with the rice paddle
or a wooden spoon to evenly distribute it–
then level off the rice as evenly as possible.
QUICK COOK
• The Quick Cook function can be used as
a sauté function when used in combination
with the Slow Cook or Soup function. Use
the Quick Cook function as a stovetop
burner to sauté and brown meats, as well
as vegetables and grains, before selecting
the appropriate program to finish cooking
a dish.
• You can also use the Quick Cook function
to prepare commercially packaged pilafs,
rice and grain mixes. If directed to saute
ingredients, select Quick Cook, add
specified amount of butter or oil, rice,
vegetables, and meat and sauté according
to package instructions. Then add liquid,
close the lid, and select appropriate
cooking function to perfectly finish the job.
KEEP WARM
• The Keep Warm function is a great way to
keep already heated foods warm for
serving. It is not meant as a cooking
function. Raw meats or foods under the
temperature of 140°F should not be cooked
using this function.
SOUP/SLOW COOKING
• When using the Soup or Slow Cook
function, the cooking pot should not be
filled more than ¾ full.
• Any meats should be browned first before
slow cooking.
STEAMING
• When steaming vegetables, clean them and
trim to a consistent size so they cook
evenly.
• When steaming meats such as poultry or
sausage, cut into small, consistently sized
pieces (such as “finger strips” or ½-inch
slices) and arrange in a single layer in the
Steaming Basket.
OATMEAL
• Oatmeal should always be well stirred
before serving.
FINISH TIME
• Some foods taste best when served just
after they finish cooking. If you would like
rice or other foods to be freshly cooked
later in the day, decide on the time you’d
like to eat, and program the desired Finish
Time.
• If using perishable fresh ingredients, do not
use the Finish Time feature.
• The following are approximate cooking
times:
• White rice – 45 minutes
• Brown rice – 1 hour 50 minutes
• Quick rice – 30 minutes
• Soft – 55 minutes
• Hard – 30 minutes
• Risotto – 1 hour
• Oatmeal – 50 minutes
• Sushi – 40 minutes
• Reheat – 35 minutes

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For the above, use rice cooker cup (provided) 1 rice cooker cup = ¾ cup standard dry measure
COOKING CHARTS
GUIDE FOR COOKING RICE
Use these charts and the water level markings in the bowl as a guideline. There are variables
in the texture of cooked rice, from subtle differences between brands to rinsing or not rinsing
to personal taste. Let your taste and preference serve as your best guide. If your rice/grain is
too hard or chewy, increase water amounts by ¼ cup at a time. If rice/grain is too soft, reduce
the water by ¼ cup until your desired texture is achieved.
WHITE RICE PROGRAM Maximum 8 rice cooker cups
RICE/GRAIN RICE WATER
Use rice cooker cup (provided) 1 rice
cooker cup = ¾ cup standard dry measure
Use standard liquid measuring cup
Long grain white
For these grains, use the rice cooker cup (provided) and the White Rice
water level markings on the inside of the bowl.
Example: for 1 rice cooker cup, add water up to the White Rice
1 cup line
Medium grain white
Aromatic white (jasmine, basmati)
Quinoa
Millet
Bulgur wheat
Amaranth
1 1
2 2
3 2¼
4 3
5 3¾
6 4½
7 5¼
8 6
Couscous
Kasha
(roasted buckwheat)
1 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
5 5
6 6
7 7
8 8
SUSHI RICE PROGRAM Maximum 6 rice cooker cups/Minimum 2 rice cooker cups
RICE/GRAIN RICE WATER
Use rice cooker cup (provided) 1 rice
cooker cup = ¾ cup standard dry measure
Use standard liquid measuring cup
White Sushi For these grains, use the rice cooker cup (provided) and the Sushi Rice
water level markings on the inside of the bowl.
Example: for 2 rice cooker cups, add water up to the Sushi Rice 2 cup line
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For the above, use rice cooker cup (provided) 1 rice cooker cup = ¾ cup standard dry measure
BROWN RICE PROGRAM Maximum 6 rice cooker cups (unless otherwise specified)
RICE/GRAIN RICE WATER
Use rice cooker cup (provided) 1 rice
cooker cup = ¾ cup standard dry measure
Use standard liquid measuring cup
Long Grain Brown (includes aromatic
browns like jasmine and basmati)
For these grains, use the rice cooker cup (provided) and the Brown Rice
water level markings on the inside of the bowl.
Example: for 1 rice cooker cup, add water up to the Brown Rice 1 cup line
Medium Grain Brown
Short Grain Brown
Wehani
Black Rice
Wild Rice
Wild Rice is a unique grain that does not follow other brown rice
measurements. For this grain, use the rice cooker cup with the
measurements listed below, and follow the Brown Rice water level markings
on the inside of the bowl as listed below.
¾ 1 cup line
1½ 2 cup line
2¼ 3 cup line
3 4 cup line
3¾ 5 cup line
4½ 7 cup line
OATMEAl PROGRAM Maximum 6 rice cooker cups (unless otherwise specified)
OATS/GRAIN GRAIN WATER
Use rice cooker cup (provided) 1 rice
cooker cup = ¾ cup standard dry measure
Use standard liquid measuring cup
Rolled Oats
1 1½
2 2¾
3 3½
4 5
5 6½
6 8
Steel Cut or Irish Oats
1¼ 3
2½ 5
4 6½
Instant Polenta 1 4
2 8
RISOTTO PROGRAM Maximum 2½ rice cooker cups
RICE RICE STOCK
Use rice cooker cup (provided) 1 rice
cooker cup = ¾ cup standard dry measure
Use standard liquid measuring cup
Arborio
Carnaroli
½ 1½
1 2
2½ 4

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For the above, use rice cooker cup (provided) 1 rice cooker cup = ¾ cup standard dry measure
COOKED YIELDS
See the charts below for approximate cooking yields. All yields are measured in a standard
dry measuring cup.
WHITE RICE PROGRAM
RICE/GRAIN COOKED YIELD FOR 1 RICE COOKER CUP
Long Grain White 2¾
Medium Grain White 2¾
Aromatic White, (jasmine, basmati) 3
Quinoa 4
Millet 4
Bulgur Wheat 2¾
Amaranth 1¾
Couscous 2¼
Kasha (roasted buckwheat) 2½
SUSHI RICE PROGRAM
RICE/GRAIN COOKED YIELD FOR 2 RICE COOKER CUPS
White Sushi 4½
Brown Sushi 3¾
BROWN RICE PROGRAM
RICE/GRAIN COOKED YIELD FOR 1 RICE COOKER CUP
(unless otherwise specified)
Long Grain Brown (includes aromatic
browns like jasmine and basmati) 2½
Medium Grain Brown 2½
Short Grain Brown 2½
Wehani 2½
Black Rice 2¾
Wild Rice 2½ (yield for ¾ cup)
OATMEAl PROGRAM
OATS/GRAIN COOKED YIELD FOR 1 RICE COOKER CUP
(unless otherwise specified)
Rolled Oats 2
Steel Cut or Irish Oats 3¼ (yield for 1¼ cups)
Instant Polenta 4
RISOTTO PROGRAM
RICE COOKED YIELD FOR 1 RICE COOKER CUP
Arborio
Carnaroli
1½
1½

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GUIDE FOR STEAMING VEGETABLES, POULTRY AND SEAFOOD
Put two liquid measuring cups of water into the cooking pot. Arrange foods in a single layer
in the steaming tray. Vegetables should be cut in similar sizes as indicated. Cooking times
are approximate and will yield cooked but crisp/tender vegetables. Add more time for more
tender/softer vegetables or cut back on time for crispier vegetables to taste.
Foods must be removed immediately after vegetables have finished cooking to prevent
overcooking. If cooking vegetables over rice, use chart to determine approximatley when to
add steaming tray to rice cooker.
Note: A beep will indicate the end of a 3-minute preheating time. Cooking times below
include the 3-minute preheat.
FOOD AMOUNT PREPARATION COOKING TIME
Asparagus 4 ounces (about 15 spears) trimmed and halved 8 minutes
Baby Bok Choy 2 whole halved 17 minutes
Broccoli 10 ounces 2-inch florets 15 minutes
Cabbage Leaves 4 leaves cored 6 minutes
Carrots - Baby 12 ounces whole 18 minutes
Carrots - Sliced 6 ounces (about 1½ cups) sliced (½-inch thick) 11 minutes
Green Beans 5 ounces trimmed 9 minutes
Lettuce Leaves,
Butter Variety 6 leaves cored 6 minutes
Peas, Snow 4 ounces trimmed 8 minutes
Potatoes, New 12 ounces quartered 16 minutes
Potatoes, Yellow/Gold 12 ounces ¾-inch pieces 16 minutes
Potatoes, Sweet 1 pound ¾-inch cubes 17 minutes
Squash, Summer/Zucchini 6 ounces (2 cups sliced) sliced (½-inch thick) 8 minutes
Chicken 1 pound 2-inch strips 25 minutes
Shrimp 1 pound peeled and deveined 15 minutes
Fin Fish (salmon,
swordfish, etc.) 12 ounces cut to fit steaming rack 18 minutes

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Liquid boiled
over
Liquid/Rice amounts were
incorrect Refer to page 11
Rice was not washed thoroughly Certain rices need to be washed thoroughly prior to cooking.
Refer to page 9 for more information
Steam release was not inserted Be sure that the steam release is in place before cooking
Rice’s starch content is too high You can add a pinch of salt or a drop of oil to your recipe to
counteract the high starch content of your rice
Rice is
undercooked
or too hard/
soft
Water/Rice amounts were
incorrect Refer to page 11
Wrong program selected Refer to pages 6 and 11 for information and a chart of which
program should be selected for different types of grains
Rice is
scorched/
burned
Rice was not washed thoroughly Certain rices need to be washed thoroughly prior to cooking.
Refer to page 9 for more information
Pan was not washed thoroughly
after last use
Be sure to clean your cooking pot thoroughly after each use.
Refer to page 9 for cleaning and care instructions
Rice is dry
Steam release was not inserted Be sure that the steam release is in place before cooking
Rice was kept on Keep Warm for
over 12 hours
We do not suggest leaving rice in the cooker on Keep Warm for
more than 12 hours. Note: For brown rice we do not suggest
leaving on Keep Warm for more than 2 hours
Rice was reheated If your rice comes out too dry when reheated, add additional
liquid to your cooking pot when reheating in the future
Lid was not closed completely Be sure the lid is closed completely during rice cooking
Finish Time
did not
function as
expected
The Current Time was not set
correctly Refer to page 6 for instructions on how to set the clock
The Finish Time was not set
correctly Refer to page 7 for instructions on how to set your Finish Time
A program that does not allow
Finish Time was selected
Finish Time cannot be used with Steaming, Risotto, Soup or
Slow Cook
The cooker
will not turn
on
The unit is not plugged in Be sure that unit is plugged in
The unit has malfunctioned and
needs repair Contact customer service at 1-800-726-0190
The cooker
turned itself
off
There has been a power failure Wait for your power to resume and try again
The power cord was not inserted
correctly/has fallen out
Be sure that the unit is plugged in. Since the cord is removable,
it is important to be sure the plug is fully inserted at both ends
The unit has overheated
Be sure that your ingredients have been added to the cooking
pot and that the cooking pot is in place. Wait a few minutes for
the unit to cool down and try again.
The unit has finished cooking/
Keep Warm
For most functions, the unit will automatically turn off after the
programmed Keep Warm time has elapsed. For functions that
do not have Keep Warm, the unit will automatically turn off
after the cooking time has elapsed. This is normal