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 support@storebound.com.
• 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 overowing 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.
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RECIPES
Rice and beans
INGREDIENTS
1 cup white rice
1¼ cups water
1 (15.5 oz) can red kidney beans
1½ tsp salt
2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
1 red bell pepper, nely diced
1 yellow onion, nely diced
red pepper akes, to taste
DIRECTIONS
Place rice, water, spices, red bell pepper, and onion in the Grain Cooker. Stir
and then cover with Lid. Switch on the Grain Cooker and allow to cook.
Drain and rinse the kidney beans. When the cycle is complete, remove the Lid,
stir in the kidney beans, and re-cover. Leave on warm for 10-15 minutes before
serving.
RECIPES
Macaroni and cheese
INGREDIENTS
2 cups uncooked macaroni pasta
1½ cups chicken stock
1 tsp salt
1 cup milk
1 cup cheddar cheese
½ cup Gruyere cheese
2 tbsp butter
salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
Put the pasta, chicken stock, and salt in the Grain Cooker and stir. Cover with Lid
and turn on the Grain Cooker. Cook for 15 minutes. Carefully remove the Lid
and add the milk, cheese, butter, and stir well. Close the lid and cook until the
cycle is complete. Season with salt and pepper and stir well before serving.
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RECIPES
Mushroom risotto
INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp of unsalted butter
1½ cups arborio or carnaroli rice
3 cups chicken stock
½ cup dry white wine
½ cup onion, nely diced
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp parsley akes
½ tsp dried sage
½-1 cup Parmesan cheese
white pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
Place butter in the Grain Cooker and switch on. When melted, add onion and
garlic and sauté 3-4 min until soft. Add rice and stir until coated with butter. Add
the remaining ingredients except Parmesan cheese, stir, and then cover with
Lid. Press the Switch to start the cooking cycle. Once the cycle is complete, stir
in Parmesan cheese and re-cover. Keep Grain Cooker on the warm setting to
allow cheese to melt. Stir, garnish with Parmesan cheese (optional), and serve.
RECIPES
Chicken noodle soup
INGREDIENTS
½ tbsp olive oil
1 onion, nely chopped
1 large carrot, sliced
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1 boneless chicken breast, diced
in ½” cubes
5 cups hot chicken broth
2 tbsp parsley, nely chopped
1 cup spiral pasta
salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
Pour the olive oil into the Grain Cooker and switch on. Once the Grain Cooker
is hot, add onion, carrot, garlic, and cook with the Lid on for a few minutes.
Remove Lid and add the pasta, chicken, hot broth, parsley, salt, and pepper. Stir
to combine and then replace the Lid. If the Grain Cooker has switched to warm,
wait a few minutes before switching the cook cycle back on. After 5 minutes,
remove the Lid and stir. Re-cover and cook until the pasta is tender. Keep warm
until ready to serve.
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RECIPES
Brown rice grilled chicken sushi
INGREDIENTS
1 cup uncooked short grain brown rice
2 cups water
1 tbsp brown rice vinegar
½ small chicken breast, cut into strips
½ cucumber, cut into strips
1 medium carrot, cut into strips
salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
Rinse and drain brown rice. Place brown rice in the Grain Cooker with water and
sea salt. Cover with Lid and switch on. Once the cycle is complete, unplug the
Grain Cooker. Let the brown rice sit and cool before stirring in the brown rice
vinegar.
Cook chicken strips in a skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Place
a sheet of nori (rough side up) on a sushi rolling mat. With wet ngers, pat a
thick, even, layer of brown rice over the nori, leaving top edge (about 1/3”
deep) uncovered with rice. Along the bottom edge of sheet place 1-2 slices
of chicken, cucumber, and carrot. Pick up the edge of the rolling mat, folding
the bottom edge of the sheet up and enclosing the ingredients. Tightly roll the
sushi into a cylinder. Dampen the bare nori edge with a wet nger and seal the
roll. Serve with soy sauce, mixed greens, and cherry tomatoes.
RECIPES
Thai red curry chicken
INGREDIENTS
2 tbsp Thai red curry paste
2 cups coconut milk
1 chicken breast, cut into ½” pieces
1 tbsp ginger, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup snow peas, rinsed
½ yellow onion, sliced
½ cup bamboo shoots
¼ cup red bell pepper, chopped
soy sauce, to taste
DIRECTIONS
In a bowl, mix the curry paste and coconut milk. Place the mixture into the Grain
Cooker with all ingredients except chicken and soy sauce and stir to combine.
Season with soy sauce and then add chicken. Cover the Grain Cooker and
switch on. After 20 minutes, carefully remove the Lid and stir. Re-cover and cook
for 10 more minutes.
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RECIPES
Pulled pork
INGREDIENTS
2 lbs pork loin, trimmed
2 cups broth
1 cup barbecue sauce
2 tsp liquid smoke
¼ tsp hot sauce
salt and pepper, to taste
DIRECTIONS
Place all ingredients in the Grain Cooker, cover with the Lid, and switch on.
Allow to cook until the pork is tender enough to fall apart, switching the Grain
Cooker on every 20 minutes after the rst cycle has completed and stirring
occasionally (approximately 2 hours). When the pork is tender, remove the
meat, shred with a fork, and return to the Grain Cooker. Keep warm until ready
to serve.
RECIPES
Meatballs
INGREDIENTS
1 lb ground beef
1 small onion, nely diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 egg, beaten
¼cup bread crumbs
¼tsp of salt
½ tsp of pepper
1 (14.5 oz) can of diced tomatoes
1 tbsp Parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
chili akes to taste
DIRECTIONS
In a bowl, mix the ground beef, onion, garlic, egg, and breadcrumbs. Form
mixture into meatballs (yields about 12 meatballs). Lightly grease a skillet and
cook the meatballs until they are almost cooked to your liking.
Empty the can of diced tomatoes into the Grain Cooker bowl with salt, pepper,
chili akes, ¼ cup basil, and Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine. Gently place the
meatballs into the sauce and then spoon sauce over the meatballs so they are
covered. Cover Grain Cooker with Lid and switch on. Allow to cook for about
30 minutes. Garnish with remaining basil and serve.
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RECIPES
Banana bread
INGREDIENTS
2 large ripe bananas
¼ cup butter, softened
¾ cup sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 cups our
2 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp baking soda
cinnamon (optional)
dash salt
DIRECTIONS
Mash the bananas with a fork and then use a hand mixer to mix the bananas,
butter, and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and eggs and mix. In a
separate bowl, combine our, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon
(optional). Add our mixture to bananas and mix well. Grease the inside of the
Grain Cooker Pot and pour in the mixture. Cover with Lid and switch on. Allow
to cook for 100 minutes, pressing the Cooking Switch (for a total of 5 cook
cycles).
Remove the Lid. Using potholders, lift up the Grain Cooker Pot and gently
overturn the banana bread onto a plate. You may have to loosen the sides of
the banana bread with a silicone spatula. Enjoy!
RECIPES
Rice pudding
INGREDIENTS
8 cups milk, divided
2 cups short-grain white rice
1 cup white sugar
½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp nutmeg
DIRECTIONS
Place 5½ cups milk, rice, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in the Grain Cooker
and stir. Cover the Grain Cooker and turn on the cook cycle. Once the cycle has
nished, stir in the remaining 2½ cups of milk. Allow to cool before serving.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
30 ∙ customer support
For product support, warranty and maintenance related questions,
please contact StoreBound directly at: 1-800-898-6970 from 7AM - 7PM PST,
REPAIRS
DANGER! Risk of electric shock! The Dash Grain Cooker is an electrical
appliance. Do not attempt to repair the appliance yourself under any
circumstances.
Contact Customer Support regarding repairs to the device.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model DGC018
Voltage 120V ~ 60Hz
Power Rating 700 W
Stock#: DGC018_201601_V1
WARRANTY
warranty ∙ 31
STOREBOUND, LLC – 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Your StoreBound product is warranted to be free from defects in
material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the
original purchase when utilized for normal and intended household use.
Should any defect covered by the terms of the limited warranty be discovered
within one (1) year, StoreBound, LLC will repair or replace the defective part.
To process a warranty claim, contact Customer Support at 1-800-898-6970
for further assistance and instruction. A Customer Support agent will conduct
troubleshooting in an attempt to x any minor problems. If troubleshooting
fails to x the problem, a return authorization will be issued. Proof of purchase
indicating date and place of purchase is required and should accompany the
return. You must also include your full name, shipping address, and telephone
number. We are unable to ship returns to a PO Box. StoreBound will not be
responsible for delays or unprocessed claims resulting from a purchaser’s failure
to provide any or all of the necessary information. Freight costs must be prepaid
by the purchaser.
There are no express warranties except as listed above.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY OF THE CUSTOMER. STOREBOUND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED
BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.
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damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts. Therefore, the
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