Hamilton Beach 37532 - 20 Cup Capacity Rice Cooker User manual

20-Cup Rice Cooker
Cuiseur de riz
Ollas para cocer arroz
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READ BEFORE USE
LIRE AVANT UTILISATION
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este instructivo antes de usar su
aparato.
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CAN: 1.800.267.2826
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use pot holders
when removing hot containers.
3. To protect against a risk of electrical shock do not immerse cord,
plug or base in water or other liquid.
4. 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 and before cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information
on examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot food, water, or other hot liquids.
12. To disconnect, push up the switch, then remove plug from wall
outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to
drip into the cooking pot.
15. Caution: Risk of electric shock, cook only in removable cooking pot.
16. Do not place the unit directly under cabinets when operating as
this product produces large amounts of steam. Avoid reaching
over the product when operating.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or
injury to persons, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one
wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only
one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the plug by modifying the plug in any way or using an adapter. If the
plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an
electrician replace the outlet.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce
the hazards of becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer cord.
If a longer cord is necessary an approved extension cord may be
used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or
greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange
the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or table-
top where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
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Parts and Features
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Rice Paddle
Lid
Cooking Pot
Base
Cook Switch
Plastic Rice-Measurer
6 Ounce (180 ml)
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Indicator Lights
Steamer Basket
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How to Make Rice
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Carefully place cooking pot straight down on base. Make sure
cooking pot is securely seated by rotating the pot left and right.
NOTE: Make sure bottom of cooking pot is not bent or warped,
or it will not conduct heat correctly.
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Cooker is in WARM mode
when plugged in.
When finished cooking, cooker
will automatically switch to
WARM and light will glow.
Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking pot.
Never place water or food directly into the base.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash cooking pot and lid. See Cleaning for details.
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How to Make Rice (cont.)
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How to Steam Food
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Carefully place cooking pot straight down on base. Make sure
cooking pot is securely seated by rotating the pot left and right.
NOTE: Make sure bottom of cooking pot is not bent or warped,
or it will not conduct heat correctly.
Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking pot.
Never place water or food directly into the base.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash cooking pot and lid. See Cleaning for details.
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Fill cooking pot half full with
water.
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Cooker is in WARM mode
when plugged in.
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How to Steam Food (cont.)
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Cook until food has reached desired
doneness. NOTE: Unit will not auto-
matically shift to WARM mode
when steaming food.
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Cleaning
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Electrical Shock Hazard.
Do not immerse base in water or other liquid.
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Steamer basket may also be
washed in top rack of dishwasher.
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM
Cooker doesn’t turn on.
Rice is not cooked.
Rice is mushy or water
overflows in cooking.
PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Cooker is not plugged in. Make sure rice cooker is plugged into a properly operating electrical outlet.
Not enough water/cooking liquid. Follow package directions or see Rice Cooking Chart for more information.
Carefully place cooking pot straight down in base. Make sure cooking pot is securely seated by rotating the pot left
and right. NOTE: If cooking pot is bent or warped, it will not seat properly in base and, therefore, will not conduct heat
correctly. To replace cooking pot, call the toll-free Customer Assistance number listed on the cover of this guide.
Too much liquid added to cooking pot. Reduce liquid.
Rice Cooking Chart
TYPE OF RICE AMOUNT OF RICE AMOUNT OF WATER COOKING TIME* SERVES**
Brown, Long Grain 2 cups (450 g) 5 cups (1.25 L) 50 minutes 8 to 10
Brown, Basmati 2 cups (450 g) 4 cups (1 L) 45 minutes 8 to 10
Brown, Short Grain 2 cups (450 g) 4 cups (1 L) 45 minutes 8 to 10
White, Long Grain 2 cups (450 g) 4 cups (1 L) 20-25 minutes 8 to 10
White, Basmati 2 cups (450 g) 3 cups (750 ml) 20 minutes 8 to 10
White, Jasmine 2 cups (450 g) 3 cups (750 ml) 20 minutes 8 to 10
Arborio 2 cups (450 g) 3 cups (750 ml) 20 minutes 8 to 10
Sushi 2 cups (450 g) 3 cups (750 ml) 16-18 minutes 8 to 10
(30 minute soak before cooking)
Wild Rice 2 cups (450 g) 6 cups (1.5 L) 60-65 minutes 8 to 10
*Rice Cooker Cooking Time (approximate). Rice cooker will switch to WARM
after cooking time, indicating rice is cooked.
**Serving Size = 3/4 cup (175 g)
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Limited Warranty
This warranty applies to products purchased in the U.S. and Canada. This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of
any other warranty or condition.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original
purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective,
at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or
component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal
or greater value.
This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the
product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift
recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product
is used for other than single-family household use.
We exclude all claims for special, incidental and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is
limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability
or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is
limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary
depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental or
consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.
To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada
or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. or hamiltonbeach.ca in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers
on your appliance.
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