Hamilton Beach Digital Simplicity User manual

Digital Simplicity
Rice Cooker &
Food Steamer
4–20 Cup (946 ml–4.75 L)
Food Capacity
READ BEFORE USE
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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:
1. Read all instructions.
2. 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 closely
supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use pot
holders when removing hot containers.
5. To protect against a risk of electrical shock, do not immerse
cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug and allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
7. 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.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in
a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil, food, water, or other hot liquids.
13. To disconnect, press CANCEL (O); then remove plug from wall
outlet.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water
to drip into the cooker.
16. CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Cook only in removable
container.
17. 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Other Consumer Safety Information
This appliance is intended for household use only. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-
wattage appliance on the same circuit with your appliance.
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Rice Paddle*Rice Measuring Cup
6-Ounce (177 ml)*
Use to delay the start time (up to 15 hours) for any function
EXCEPT Keep Warm.
Press to turn the cooker off.
Press to start cooking.
Use to set cooking time for Steam Cook and Heat/Simmer
modes only.
Use to select rice or cooking type.
WHITE RICE: Use to cook white rice for a preprogrammed
cook time.
QUICK RICE: Use to cook rice faster. This program elimi-
nates the rice soak cycle.
WHOLE GRAIN: Use to cook brown rice or other grains
(any other than white rice) for a preprogrammed cook time.
HEAT/SIMMER: Use with prepackaged rice mixes, soups,
stews, beans, oats, hot cereals, grits, or any other food that
requires a heat and then simmer. This function will heat and
then simmer for the selected period of time.
STEAM COOK: Use to steam food for a selected steam
time. Steaming time can be set from 0 (to just boil water) to
30 minutes.
KEEP WARM: Unit automatically shifts to Keep Warm
function after every function EXCEPT Steam Cook.
Lid
Cooking Pot*
Base
Steamer
Basket*
Removable Lid Liner
(see Cleaning for
removal instructions)
Condensation
Collector
Control Panel
Parts and Features
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RICE MEASURING CUP INFORMATION
NOTE: Do not throw away the rice measuring cup that comes with your
unit. This is an important tool in using your rice cooker successfully
and its size is standard in the rice industry. One rice measuring cup
equals 6 oz. (177 ml) or approximately 3/4 cup U.S. standard.
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.
Plug into wall outlet; all lights will
flash on control panel. If program
is not selected, OR after pressing
CANCEL (O), the rice cooker control
panel will flash for 15 seconds and
the rice cooker will turn off.
Add desired amount of uncooked
rice to pot; then fill with water to
corresponding water line or follow
package directions. Example: If you
add 3 level rice cups of rice to the
cooking pot, add water to the “3”
line of the cooking pot. DO NOT
exceed 10-cup MAX fill line.
wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking
pot. Never place water or food directly into the base.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash cooking pot following Cleaning instructions;
dry thoroughly.
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How to Make Rice (cont.)
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NOTE: Empty condensation
collector as needed during
cooking.
TIP: Quick Rice can make white
rice or whole grains.
Once a mode is selected, the default time for that mode is displayed.
The digital rice cooker will adjust the cooking time throughout the
cooking cycle based on the amount of rice and moisture in the cooker.
You may notice that the cooker will place a hold on the time or
significantly decrease cooking time as the moisture content changes.
Press SELECT MODE to select White Rice, Quick Rice, or Whole Grain
function. Light will glow for function selected. Press START (I) to start
cooking OR unit will start automatically in 5 seconds.
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When finished cooking, cooker will switch to Keep Warm and light will glow. Display will track Keep Warm
time for up to 12 hours. After 12 hours, the rice cooker will turn off. OR, press CANCEL (O) to turn off.
TIP: If you prefer a softer rice, let cooked rice rest on Keep Warm at least 10 to 15 minutes.
WARNING! Burn Hazard: Never
use lid handle to carry cooker
when contents are hot. Steam
from steam vent can cause injury.
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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.
Pour desired amount of water in
cooking pot.
wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking
pot and steamer basket. Never place water or food directly into the base.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash cooking pot following Cleaning instructions;
dry thoroughly.
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Press SELECT MODE until Steam
Cook glows.
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Press COOK TIME to set the steam
time from 0 to 30 minutes. Press
START (I).
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How to Steam Food (cont.)
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Display will show “ON” during
heating, and display will count
down set time once steaming
has begun.
WARNING! Burn Hazard: Never
use lid handle to carry cooker
when contents are hot. Steam
from steam vent can cause injury.
NOTE: If pot boils dry, rice
cooker will beep and the
remaining time will flash in
display. To continue Steam Cook,
add more water. Unit will resume
steaming if water is added before
3 minutes. After 3 minutes, press
CANCEL
(O) to cancel steam
function. Press SELECT MODE until
Steam Cook glows and set the
Cook Time.
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How to Set Delay Start Time
NOTES:
•Cooking/steaming will begin once the unit has completed the delay
time countdown.
•This function is ideal for soaking and cooking dried beans.
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Press SELECT MODE to set cooking
function. Set time if using Heat/
Simmer or Steam Cook.
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Delay Time can be used with
White Rice, Whole Grain, Heat/
Simmer, and Steam Cook. Place
water and food items in cooking
pot or food in steamer basket.
See How to Steam Food.
Press DELAY TIME. The display
will flash “0.” Continue to press
DELAY TIME to set delay time from
1 to 15 hours. Press START
(I) to
begin delay start countdown or
rice cooker will automatically start
after 5 seconds.
The display will flash and then
begin counting down the set delay
time. After cooking is complete,
the rice cooker will go to Keep
Warm (except for Steam Cook).
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How to Set Heat/Simmer
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Press SELECT MODE until Heat/
Simmer is illuminated. “5” will
appear in the display. (5 minutes
is the minimum amount of time.)
NOTE: The simmer time can
be set for up to 5 hours. Set
Heat/Simmer time in 1-minute
increments up to 90. After 90
minutes, set in 1-hour increments
up to 5.
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Place water and desired contents
into cooking pot.
Press COOK TIME until desired
amount of “simmer” time is
selected. Press START
(I) or the
rice cooker will automatically start
after 5 seconds. The cooker
will heat the contents and then
simmer for the selected amount
of time.
Display will show “ON” during
heating and will count down set
time once simmering has begun.
After simmer time is complete,
the cooker will automatically
switch to Keep Warm.
NOTE: The rice cooker starts
heating liquids immediately. The
start of actual simmering depends
on the amounts of liquid and food
placed in the rice cooker.
WARNING! Burn Hazard: Never
use lid handle to carry cooker
when contents are hot. Steam
from steam vent can cause injury.
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wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in
removable cooking pot and steamer basket. Never place
water or food directly into the base.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash cooking pot following
Cleaning instructions; dry thoroughly.
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Cleaning
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wWARNING Electrical Shock Hazard.
Do not immerse base, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.
Lid liner may be removed to wash
by hand.
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DO NOT use the “SANI” setting
when washing in the dishwasher.
“SANI” cycle temperatures could
damage your product.
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Condensation
Collector Removable Lid Liner
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Vegetable Steaming Chart and Tips
•The more vegetables added to the steamer basket, the longer the
steam time should be.
•Smaller pieces of vegetables will steam faster than larger pieces.
•Allowing rice to “rest” for approximately 5–10 minutes after
cooking will yield better-textured rice.
•Give vegetables or rice a flavor boost by substituting an equal
amount of chicken/beef/vegetable broth for water.
•Note that the steam times listed here are approximate and for
reference only.
•Cook time may vary from the programmed time based on actual
amounts of ingredients and water. The rice cooker will adjust time
as necessary.
TYPE OF VEGETABLE SETTING AMOUNT OF WATER COOK TIME
Softer Vegetables
(ex. zucchini, squash)
Steam Cook Fill pot to “4” line 4–7 minutes
Firmer Vegetables
(ex. broccoli, corn on the cob, carrots)
Steam Cook Fill pot to “4” line 7–15 minutes
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Recipes
Dried Beans
1 pound (454 g) dried beans (any variety)
8 cups (1.9 L) water
1/8 teaspoon (0.6 ml) baking soda
1 medium onion, quartered
1 Tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Sort beans by removing any pebbles or stems. Place beans in
colander and rinse well. Place beans into cooking pot. Add water,
baking soda, onion, and olive oil.
Set Cooker: Delay Start (at least 6 hours or overnight)
Heat/Simmer: 1 1/2 hours
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Servings: 12
Lentil Soup
2 Tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
1 cup (237 ml) carrot, finely chopped
1 cup (237 ml) celery, finely chopped
2 teaspoons (10 ml) kosher salt
1 (16-ounce/454-g) bag lentils, picked and rinsed
1 (14.5-ounce/411-g) can fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed
2 quarts (1.9 L) chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cumin
Rinse lentils. Place all ingredients in cooking pot; stir gently
to combine.
Set Cooker: Heat/Simmer: 45 minutes
Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
Servings: 6–8
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Recipes (cont.)
Steamed Shrimp with Vegetables
1 pound (454 g) large frozen shrimp
1 cup (237 ml) sugar snap peas
3/4 to 1 cup (177 to 237 ml) red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 to 3/4 cup (118 to 177 ml) onion, sliced
1 cup (237 ml) chopped pineapple (in juice)
1 (12-ounce/355-ml) bottle teriyaki sauce (or other desired sauce)
White rice (uncooked)
Place desired amount of white rice and water into cooking pot.
Set Cooker: White Rice
While rice is cooking, chop vegetables and thaw shrimp under cold
running water. After approximately 30–35 minutes, place shrimp and
vegetables into steamer basket and place basket into cooker.
Cook approximately 10 minutes or until shrimp are opaque and
veggies slightly tender. When cooking cycle is completed, toss
shrimp, vegetables, pineapple, and rice with teriyaki sauce and
serve.
Servings: 4
Steamed Salmon with Brown Rice
2 salmon fillets (wild Alaskan, 3–4 ounces/85–113 g each)
2 teaspoons (10 ml) ground ginger
3 Tablespoons (44 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons (10 ml) dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) chili flakes
1 green onion or shallot, sliced
Salt and pepper, to taste
Brown rice (uncooked)
Place steamer basket on plate (to catch any drippings). Mix ginger,
soy sauce, garlic, dark brown sugar, and chili flakes. Rub fish fillets
with mixture and place in refrigerator to marinate for approximately
30 minutes.
Measure brown rice and water according to desired servings/package
directions. Chicken or vegetable stock/broth may also be substituted
for water.
Set Cooker: Whole Grain—after approximately 30–35 minutes, lift
cover and add steamer basket with salmon fillets.
Cook an additional 8–10 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a
fork. Serve salmon over rice and sprinkle with sliced green onion.
Servings: 2
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Troubleshooting
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE/SOLUTION
Cooker doesn’t turn on. •Cooker is not plugged in. Make sure rice cooker is plugged into a properly operating electrical outlet.
Rice is not cooked. •Not enough water/cooking liquid. Follow package directions.
•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.
•Let rice rest for 10 to 15 minutes after cooking is complete and rice cooker has switched to Keep Warm.
Rice is mushy. •Too much liquid added to cooking pot. Reduce liquid.
Rice cooker starts to
“beep” during
Steam Cook.
•Cooking pot has boiled dry. Add more water and select Steam Cook function to continue steaming or
press START
(I) .
Cooking pot not fitting. •Call the toll-free Customer Assistance number listed on the cover of this guide.
Display time skips
minutes or holds time.
•Rice cooker is adjusting time for the type of rice and amount of rice and moisture in the cooker. The rice
cooker is working correctly. You may notice that the cooker will place a hold on the time or significantly
decrease cooking time as the moisture content changes.
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Notes
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Limited Warranty
CUSTOMER NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE NUMBER:
MODEL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE: BILL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
NAME OF DEALER:
DEALER’S SIGNATURE:
CUSTOMER’S SIGNATURE:
STAMP:
EXPIRY DATE:
SHOULD ANY DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR WORKMANSHIP DEVELOP IN
THE PRODUCT,
• CALL 1.800.42.555.43 OR VISIT www.hamiltonbeach.in FOR SERVICE
CENTER LOCATIONS OR
• KINDLY TAKE THE PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE OR
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THE PRODUCT OR ANY COMPONENT OF PRODUCT FOUND TO BE
DEFECTIVE WILL BE REPAIRED OR REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE
DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD OF 2 YEARS, FROM THE DATE
OF PURCHASE. IF THE PRODUCT OR COMPONENT IS NO LONGER
AVAILABLE, WE WILL REPLACE WITH A SIMILAR ONE OF EQUAL
OR GREATER VALUE.
VALIDITY:
• THIS WARRANTY IS ISSUED SUBJECT TO THE PRODUCTION AND
VERIFICATION OF THE ORIGINAL PROOF OF PURCHASE.
• THIS WARRANTY IS VALID IN INDIA ONLY AND IF PRODUCT HAS BEEN
PURCHASED FROM AN AUTHORIZED HAMILTON BEACH DEALER.
• 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 ONLY
EXTENDS TO THE ORIGINAL CONSUMER PURCHASER OR THE GIFT
RECIPIENT.
THE WARRANTY WILL BE CONSIDERED INVALID IF:
• PRODUCT HAS NOT BEEN USED PER THE MANUFACTURER’S
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS.
• PRODUCT HAS BEEN SERVICED, REPAIRED, OPENED, OR
TAMPERED WITH BY ANY UNAUTHORIZED PERSON.
• UNAUTHORIZED CORRECTION/ALTERATIONS IN INVOICE COPY/
INSTALLATON NOTE/SERIAL NUMBER OF PRODUCT.
• INCOMPLETE WARRANTY CARD AFTER PURCHASE.
• ANY ATTACHMENTS NOT RECOMMENDED BY THE
MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN USED ON THE PRODUCT.
• PRODUCT IS USED FOR OTHER THAN SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD
USE OR SUBJECTED TO ANY VOLTAGE AND WAVEFORM OTHER
THAN 220–240V~/ 50Hz.
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