Elite Gourmet ERC-2020 User manual

20 CUP RICE COOKER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Before operating your new appliance, please read all instructions carefully and keep for
future reference.
MODEL: ERC-2020
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
The Elite Brand takes consumer safety very seriously. Products are designed and
manufactured with our valued consumers’ safety in mind. Additionally, we ask that
you exercise a level of caution when using any electrical appliance by following all
instructions and important safeguards.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
WARNING: When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed as below:
1. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
or knobs.
2. To protect against electrical shock,
NEVER immerse the electrical cord or
the appliance in water or any other
liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used by or near
children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning.
5. Do not operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been
damaged in any manner. Return
appliance to the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair
or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
6. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the manufacturer
may cause injuries.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not let cord hang over the edge of
the table or counter, or touch heated
surfaces.
9. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
10. Do not clean this appliance with metal
scouring pads. Pieces can break off
of the pad and touch electrical parts,
creating a risk of electric shock.
11. Do not move the rice cooker while it is
in operation.
12. Shut the appliance off before removing
the plug from the electrical outlet.
13. Do not use this appliance for anything
other than intended use.
14. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
cook only in the Inner Pot.
15. This appliance generates heat and
escaping steam during use.
16. Proper precautions must be taken to
prevent risk of burns, res, or other
damage to persons or property.
17. The cord of this appliance should be
plugged into a 120 volt AC electrical
outlet only.
18. When using this appliance, provide
adequate air space above and on all
sides for air circulation. Do not allow
this appliance to touch curtains, wall
coverings, clothing, dishtowels or
other ammable materials during
use.
19. Do not leave appliance unattended
during use.
20. If this appliance begins to
malfunction during use,
immediately unplug the cord. Do not
use or attempt to repair the
malfunctioning appliance. Do not use
the INNER POT or LID if cracked or
chipped.
21. Unplug the rice cooker when not in
use.
22. Use the rice cooker on a hard, at
surface. Do not place near heat, an
open ame or on a soft surface (such
as carpeting). Avoid placing it where
it may tip over during use. Dropping
the rice cooker may cause it to
malfunction.
23. Avoid electrical shock by unplugging
before washing or adding water.
24. To avoid burns, stay clear of the
steam vent during cooking. Also, wait
for the rice cooker to cool down
completely before touching or
cleaning the LID, INNER POT or
heating plate.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.)
25. Never use the INNER POT on a gas or
electric cook top or an open ame.
26. 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.
27. Do not leave the rice spatula or
MEASURING CUP in the INNER POT
while unit is on and in use.
28. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot
oil or other hot liquids.
29. To disconnect, turn any control to
“off”, then remove plug from wall
outlet.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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SHORT CORD PURPOSE
POLARIZED PLUG
If the plug still does not t, contact a
qualied electrician. Never use the plug
with an extension cord unless the plug
can be fully inserted into the extension
cord. Do not alter the plug of the
product or any extension cord being
used with this product. Do not attempt
to defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized plug.
If this appliance is equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other), please follow the below
instructions:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
this plug is intended to t into a
polarized outlet only one way. If you
are unable to t the plug into the
electrical outlet, try reversing the plug.
If an extension cord is used: (1) the
marked electrical rating of the extension
cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the product; (2) the
extension cord should be arranged so
that it will not drape over the counter
top or tabletop where it can
unintentionally be pulled on or tripped
over by children or pets.
Note: A short power cord is provided
to reduce the risk of personal injury
resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a long cord.
Longer power-supply cords or
extension cords may be used if care
is exercised in their use.

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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Elite Gourmet by Maxi-Matic 20-Cup
Rice Cooker with a stainless steel inner pot. Now you can cook perfect, uffy rice
every time. This easy to use appliance makes quick and convenient One-Pot meals
and is sure to be a handy addition to any modern home kitchen.

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BEFORE FIRST USE
• Clean all parts before using the product for the rst time
to remove any dust that may have accumulated while the
product was in its original packaging. (Refer to the
“CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE” section for further
cleaning instructions.)
• Read all instructions and important safeguards.
• Remove all packaging materials and make sure that all
parts of the Rice Cooker are in good condition.
• Wash all removable accessories with warm soapy water.
• Wipe body clean with damp cloth.
• Thoroughly dry all parts before reassembling the Rice
Cooker for use or for storage.
• It is important that the outside surface of the inner pot
is completely clean and dry before it is placed into the
rice cooker. Water, food, or other substances on the pot
will come into contact with the heating element and may
cause damage to the product.
HOW TO USE
COOKING RICE:
1. Using the measuring cup provided, measure and add rice
to the Inner Pot. Be sure to rinse rice 3-5 times with cool
water until water is mostly clear.
2. Add water to the inner pot. Use the water level
markings inside of the inner pot as guides. Refer to rice/
water measurement chart on page 5. If you are making
brown rice, follow the special instructions for brown rice
located below the rice/water measurement chart on page
6 of this manual.
3. Making sure that the Inner Pot is clean, dry and free of
debris, set the Inner Pot in the Rice Cooker.
To avoid loss of steam and longer cooking times, do not open
the lid at any point during the cooking process.
4. Place lid onto pot and plug the Rice Cooker into the
electrical outlet. The Rice Cooker will immediately enter
Keep Warm and the WARM indicator light will illuminate.
5. Push the switch down to the “COOK” position to begin
cooking your rice. The Cook Indicator Light will illuminate.
6. When the rice is complete, the Rice Cooker will
automatically stop the cooking process and will enter
the Keep Warm function. The WARM indicator light will
illuminate.
TIP:
Rice contains excess
starch which may
cause overboiling or
foam/water bubbles
and slight browning on
the bottom of the rice
when cooked.
To prevent overboiling
and for best cooking
results, rinse the rice
3-5 times under cool
water and discard the
water after each rinse
until the water is clear.
CAUTION:
Do not use abrasive
cleaners.
Do not immerse the
rice cooker base, cord
or plug in water at any
time.
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NOTE:
Make sure the unit is
unplugged from the
electrical outlet before
assembling. Dry all
parts before plugging
it into the outlet and
operating it.
For softer rice, let it
soak in water for 10-20
minutes.
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Fatty ingredients can
also reduce boiling
over. Add a dash of
coconut oil or butter
to the uncooked rice
and mix well. This will
also add avor to your
rice.
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HOW TO USE (cont.)
7. After cooking, allow rice to stand for 5-10 minutes without
removing lid.
8. When nished, unplug the power cord from the electrical
outlet.
9. Carefully remove the lid and serve using the serving scoop
provided.
10. Once the Rice Cooker has cooled down, wash and
thoroughly dry all parts.
RICE MEASUREMENT CHARTS
WHITE RICE
UNCOOKED
RICE
WATER
(rmer rice)
WATER
(softer rice)
WATERLINE
(inside pot)
COOKED
RICE YIELD
1 cup 1 cup 1 cup +
3-4 tbsp line 1 2 cups
2 cups 2 cups 2 cups +
6-7 tbsp line 2 4 cups
3 cups 3 cups 3½ cups line 3 6 cups
4 cups 4 cups 4¾ cups line 4 8 cups
5 cups 5 cups 6 cups line 5 10 cups
6 cups 6 cups 7 cups +
3-4 tbsp line 6 12 cups
7 cups 7 cups 8 cups +
6-7 tbsp line 7 14 cups
8 cups 8 cups 9 1/2 cups line 8 16 cups
9 cups 9 cups 10 3/4 cups line 9 18 cups
10 cups 10 cups 12 cups line 10 20 cups
BROWN RICE
UNCOOKED RICE WATER COOKED RICE YIELD
1 cup 1½ cup 2 cups
2 cups 2¾ cups 4 cups
3 cups 4 cups 6 cups
4 cups 5½ cups 8 cups
5 cups 6½ cups 10 cups
6 cups 8 cups 12 cups
7 cups 9 1/2 cups 14 cups
8 cups 10 3/4 cups 16 cups
TIP:
To remove the layer of
rice that sticks to the
bottom of the cooking
pot, remove the
cooking pot from
the rice cooker and
set aside with the lid
covered. Let sit for 10
minutes away from any
additional heat.
Internal heat will
loosen the rice and
allow it to be scooped.
CAUTION:
Use extreme caution
when removing the
lid; escaping steam
could lead to injury.
Do not remove the
inner pot until it is cool
to the touch; serve
items using the serving
scoop provided.
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Fatty ingredients can
also reduce boiling
over. Add a dash of
coconut oil or butter to
the uncooked rice and
mix well. This will also
add avor to your rice.
Allow the lid to cool
before removing.
Placing a hot lid on a
cool surface may cause
it to crack or shatter.
Do not touch the rice
cooker while it is
cooking.
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HELPFUL TIPS
• DO NOT use more than 10 cups of uncooked white rice in
this appliance at one time.
• The maximum capacity of this unit is 10 cups uncooked
rice (8 cups if using brown rice) which yields 20 cups of
cooked white rice (16 cups cooked brown rice).
• The water lines in the inner pot apply to white rice only.
• The measuring cup included with your rice cooker follows
rice industry standards and is not equal to one U.S.
measuring cup. The chart refers only to cups of rice/water
based on the measuring cup provided.
• Rinse rice 3-5 times under cool water to prevent overboil-
ing and for best cooking results.
• Brown rice will take longer to cook and needs more water
than white rice due to the extra bran and starch.
• If thick milky water spews from the lid during the cooking
cycle, it means too much water was added. To minimize
this occurrence, reduce amount of water used for cooking
rice.
• The various types of rice (brown, wild, jasmine, etc.) may
have different cooking requirements and require longer
cooking times and/or differing amounts of water. To
achieve the best results, refer to the individual rice package
instructions for cooking suggestions.
• DO NOT remove the lid during the steaming process in
order to ensure better results when steaming.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
• ALWAYS UNPLUG UNIT AND ALLOW TO COOL COMPLETELY
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN.
• DO NOT WASH THE MAIN RICE COOKER IN A DISHWASHER.
NEVER IMMERSE THE RICE COOKER BODY OR POWER CORD
IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.
• DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE DETERGENTS, SOAPS, OR
CLEANING MATERIALS WHEN CLEANING.
• DO NOT USE THE COOKING POT TO STORE HIGHLY ACIDIC
OR ALKALINE FOODS FOR A LONG PERIOD.
1. Clean the stainless steel cooking pot after each use, rinse
and dry thoroughly before using.
2. Remove the lid and stainless steel inner pot and wash by
hand with warm water and soap or place into a
dishwasher. Lid on top rack, pot on bottom rack.
3. Wash the measuring cup and spatula with warm water and
soap.
4. Use a damp soapy cloth or sponge to clean the exterior of
the Rice Cooker Base.
5. Dry all parts thoroughly before storing or cleaning.
NOTE:
Keep the outside
surface of the inner
pot completely clean
and dry before it is
placed into the rice
cooker. Water, food,
or other substances
on the pot that come
in contact with the
heating element
may cause damage/
discoloration to the
product.
Remove discoloration
to the Stainless Steel
Inner Pot by soaking
and washing in white
vinegar solution
diluted with water.
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TIP:
To remove the
stubborn layer of
rice that sticks to
the bottom of the
cooking pot, remove
the cooking pot out
of the rice cooker and
set aside with the lid
covered. Let sit for
10-minutes away from
any additional heat.
The internal steam and
heat will loosen the
layers and allow the
rice to be scooped up
easily afterwards.

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FACTS ABOUT RICE
Rice is more than just a side dish - it’s one of the most widely consumed food
staples, feeding nearly half of the world’s population. For many cultures, rice is not
just a food, but a part of everyday life. White rice can last many years, because the
bran and germ are not intact. Brown rice and other whole-grain rice do not to keep
longer than 6 months. It’s best to use whole-grain rice within 3 to 6 months. It’s
also a good idea to store rice in a cool dry place, or better yet in your refrigerator or
freezer.
WHITE RICE:
White rice is the most commonly consumed rice in the world. It works well as a
balancing side dish and incorporates well with main dishes, stir-frys, etc. Most white
rice cooks up in 20 minutes. Instant rice cooks up in 5 to 10 minutes.
BROWN/WILD RICE:
Brown rice has a higher nutritional value than white rice. Any variety of rice,
including short, medium and long grain, can have a brown counterpart - all rice
starts out as a
whole grain. Brown rice requires double the amount of cooking time, typically 40
minutes.
Wild rice is simply a seed of grass. It can be enjoyed just the same as white or brown
rice. It has the longest required cooking time of up to 50 minutes. When cooked, the
kernels typically split open giving the rice an airy, uffy texture.
SUSHI RICE:
Sushi rice is commonly referred to as a short grain rice. Distinctly prepared, the rice
is steamed and then combined with a mixture of sugar, salt and rice vinegar. Sushi
rice varieties can also be used to make Asian desserts and rice pudding.