Dash DGC018 Technical specifications

Instruction manual AND RECIPE GUIDE MODEL DGC018
WHOLE GRAIN
COOKER

table of contents ∙ 3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safeguards ................................................ 4-5
Parts & Features.......................................................... 6-7
Setting Up Your Grain Cooker .................................. 8-9
Using Your Grain Cooker.......................................10-11
Grain Cooking Chart..............................................12-13
Cleaning & Maintenance............................................ 14
Recipes ....................................................................15-29
Customer Support ...................................................... 30
Warranty ....................................................................... 31
WHOLE GRAIN
COOKER

important safeguards ∙ 54 ∙ important safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including:
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• Read all instructions.
• Remove all bags and packaging
from appliance before use.
• Make sure the appliance is
cleaned thoroughly before using.
• Make sure that the Grain Cooker
and Power Cord are completely
dry before each use.
• Always attach the Power Cord to
the appliance rst before plugging
it into the wall outlet.
• Unplug the appliance when not in
use and prior to cleaning.
• For maintenance other
than cleaning, please contact
StoreBound directly at
1-800-898-6970 from 7AM – 7PM
PST Monday – Friday or by email
at [e-mail].
• Only use the appliance on a
stable, dry surface. To prevent
the risk of re, electric shock, or
personal injury, do not place the
cord, plug, or unit near water or
other liquids. Do not pour liquid
into the body of the device.
• WARNING: Hot steam! Never
place your hands or arms over the
Steam Hole while the appliance is
in use.
• Never leave appliance unattended
when in use.
• Do not touch hot surfaces with
bare hands. Use handles or knobs.
Use pot holders when removing
the lid or handling the Grain
Cooker.
• Take special care when removing
the Lid as escaping steam may
cause personal injury.
• To prevent personal injury, do not
touch the surface of the Whole
Grain Cooker during or following
use. Allow appliance to cool.
• Never immerse the Grain Cooker
in water or any other liquid;
instead, wipe the surface with a
soft, damp cloth and properly
clean inside of Grain Cooker (see
the Cleaning & Maintenance
section in this manual).
• Do not use the appliance if any of
the parts are damaged.
• Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
• Always be sure to unplug the
appliance from outlet and allow to
cool completely prior to assembly,
disassembly, cleaning, and
storage.
• Never use abrasive cleaning
agents to clean the Pot as this may
damage the non-stick surface.
• Do not leave the mixing paddle
or measuring scoop in the
Removable Pot while you are
operating your Grain Cooker.
• 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 are provided with
supervision and instruction
concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their
safety.
• Refrain from using attachments
that are not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer, as this
may result in re, electric shock, or
personal injury.
• Do not use appliance outdoors or
for commercial purposes.
• Do not let the cord touch hot
surfaces or hang over the edge of
tables or counters.
• Extension cords are not
recommended for use with this
appliance. If an extension cord
must be used, make sure the
electrical rating of the wire is
compatible with the Grain Cooker.
• Do not place appliance on or
near a hot gas burner, hot electric
burner, or in a heated oven.
• StoreBound shall not accept
liability for damages caused by
improper use of the appliance.
• Improper use of the Grain Cooker
can result in property damage or
even in personal injury.
• A short detachable power-supply
cord is to be provided to reduce
risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord. Longer detachable
power-supply cords or extension
cords are available and may be
used if care is exercised in their
use. If a long detachable power-
supply cord or extension cord is
used:
1) The marked electrical rating
of the detachable power-supply
cord or extension cord should be
at least as great as the electrical
rating of the appliance;
2) The extension cord should be a
grounding type 3-wire cord; and
3) The longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape
over the counter top or table
top where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over.
• If this device malfunctions during
use, immediately unplug the cord.
Do not continue to use or attempt
to repair the appliance. Do not use
the removable pot or lid if either is
cracked or chipped.

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parts & features ∙ 76 ∙ parts & features
PARTS & FEATURESPARTS & FEATURES
Lid
Lid Knob
Steam Hole
Measuring Scoop
Mixing Paddle
Cook Light Indicator Warm Light Indicator
Body
Cooking Switch
Handle
Removable Pot
Power Cord

8 ∙ setting up your grain cooker
SETTING UP YOUR GRAIN COOKER
setting up your grain cooker ∙ 9
Clean the Grain Cooker and all of its components prior to assembly and use.
BEFORE FIRST USE
• Remove all packaging material and stickers before using your Grain
Cooker
• Gently wipe down all parts. Do not submerge the Body or Power Cord
in water or other liquids.
• Wash Removable Pot, Lid, Measuring Scoop, and Mixing Paddle with warm,
soapy water and then dry thoroughly. Do not use abrasive scrubbers,
sponges, or chemical cleaners when cleaning the Removable Pot as they
may damage the non-stick surface of the Removable Pot.
• Assemble the Grain Cooker by placing the Removable Pot inside the
Body and cover with Lid.

10 ∙ using your grain cooker
USING YOUR GRAIN COOKER
using your grain cooker ∙ 11
USING YOUR GRAIN COOKER
WARNING: Never ll the Grain Cooker past the 10-cup line indicated on the
inside of the Pot. Exceeding this line can result in overowing or possible
electric shock.
1. Remove the Pot from the Body.
2. Fill the Removable Pot with your ingredients.
Note: If cooking white rice, use the included
Measuring Scoop. Do not use a standard
measuring cup for white rice so that you can
use the water guidelines on the inside of the
Removable Pot. Then, ll the water up to the
appropriate marking on the inside of the
Removable Pot. For example, for 2 Measuring
Scoops of rice, ll the Removable Pot up to line 2.
3. Place the Removable Pot into the Body and cover
with the Lid.
4. Plug in the Power Cord. The Warm Light Indicator
should turn on.
5. Press down Cooking Switch. The Cook Light
Indicator should turn on.
6. When the Warm Light Indicator comes on, check
to see if your food is done cooking.
7. When ready to serve, unplug the Grain Cooker
and serve using the Mixing Paddle or other non-
metal utensil. To keep food warm while serving,
leave Grain Cooker plugged in. Make sure you
unplug the Grain Cooker when you are nished.

PAGE TITLEGRAIN COOKING CHART
12 ∙ grain cooking chart
In the following chart, we have listed several types of grain along with their
average cook times and their ideal water to grain ratio.
grain cooking chart ∙ 13
GRAIN DRY GRAIN WATER TIME
White long grain rice 1 cup 1¾ cups 10-12 min
White medium grain rice 1 cup 1½ cups 10-12 min
White short grain rice 1 cup 1¼ cups 10-12 min
Brown rice 1 cup 2¼ cups 25 min
Quinoa 1 cup 2¼ cups 15-18 min
Pearled barley (quick) 1 cup 2 cups 10-12 min
Pearled barley (regular) 1 cup 2 cups 40 min
Bulgur 1 cup 2 cups 15-20 min
Wheat berries 1 cup 2 cups
(Soak 1 hour before
cooking)
30-35 min
Old fashioned oats 1 cup 1¾ cups 10-15 min
Buckweat 1 cup 2 cups 15 min
Couscous 1 cup 1¼ cups 10-12 min
Amaranth 1 cup 3 cups 20-25 min
Grits (polenta) 1 cup 4 cups 20-25 min

14 ∙ cleaning & maintenance
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
RECIPES
delicious & satisfying ideas for everyday meals
IMPORTANT: Do not submerge Grain Cooker Body in water or any other
liquids. To avoid damaging the appliance, never use abrasive or harsh cleaning
products to clean the Grain Cooker.
In order to keep your Grain Cooker in pristine working order, follow the
cleaning recommendations after each use:
1. Before cleaning or moving the appliance, unplug the Grain Cooker and
allow it to cool completely.
2. Remove the Pot and wash in warm, soapy water. Never use abrasive or harsh
cleaning products as they may damage the non-stick surface. For tougher
stains or residue, soak the Pot in warm, soapy water for 10-15 minutes to
soften the food residue before cleaning.
3. Wash the Lid, Measuring Scoop, and Mixing Paddle in warm, soapy water.
4. Wipe the exterior of the Grain Cooker with a slightly damp cloth. Dry
thoroughly with a soft cloth.
5. Dry all parts before storing.

16 ∙ recipes
RECIPES
Steel cut cinnamon oats
INGREDIENTS
1 cup steel cut oats
3 cups water
dash of salt
cinnamon and honey, to taste
DIRECTIONS
Add oats, water, salt, and cinnamon to the Grain Cooker and stir to combine.
Cover with Lid and turn the Grain Cooker on. When oats are cooked, stir in
honey to taste and serve warm.
recipes ∙ 17
RECIPES
DIRECTIONS
Stir all ingredients except cheese in the Grain Cooker. Cover with Lid and switch
on. After 10 minutes, carefully remove the Lid and stir. Replace Lid and continue
to cook. Once cook cycle has nished, add cheese (optional) and stir until cheese
has melted. Garnish with additional cheese if desired and serve warm.
DIRECTIONS
Rinse quinoa thoroughly and place in the Grain Cooker with almond milk. Cover
with Lid and switch on. After quinoa is cooked, remove it from the Grain Cooker
and uff with a fork. Mix in almond butter and cinnamon. Allow to cool for 8-10
minutes. Stir in diced apples, top with your favorite nuts or granola, and drizzle
with honey. Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
½ cup stone ground grits
1½ cups milk
2 tbsp butter
salt and pepper, to taste
¼ cup shredded cheese (optional)
INGREDIENTS
2 cups quinoa
4 cups milk or almond milk
2 apples, diced
1½ tbsp cinnamon
honey, to drizzle
Creamy Grits
Apple cinnamon breakfast quinoa

RECIPES
18 ∙ recipes
Spinach and mushroom frittata
INGREDIENTS
6 eggs, beaten
1 cup spinach, chopped
1 cup mushrooms, chopped
¼ cup onion, nely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
¼ tsp paprika
salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
Add all ingredients into a bowl and mix. Lightly grease the Grain Cooker Pot
and pour the egg mixture in. Cover with Lid and switch on. Enjoy!
RECIPES
recipes ∙ 19
DIRECTIONS
Place quinoa and water into the Grain Cooker. Season with salt and then stir.
Cover with Lid and turn the Grain Cooker on. Once the quinoa is cooked, spoon
into a bowl and stir in lemon juice and olive oil. Allow the quinoa to cool. Once
quinoa has cooled, toss quinoa with remaining ingredients and serve.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups quinoa, rinsed
4 cups water
¾ cup pomegranate seeds
½ cup chopped fresh mint
¼ cup roasted pine nuts or walnuts,
chopped
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
Feta/Pomegranate Salad
Goat cheese couscous salad
INGREDIENTS
2 cups of couscous
2½ cups vegetable or chicken stock
¼ cup crumbled goat cheese
¼ of a small red onion, diced
10 cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in
halves
2 cups of arugula
½ cup Parmesan cheese
¼ cup walnuts
salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
Place the couscous and stock in the Grain Cooker. Cover with Lid and switch on.
Once the cycle is complete, transfer cooked couscous to a large bowl. Toss with
remaining ingredients and serve.