Kambrook Rice Express KRC5 User manual

Rice Express
KRC5 Issue 1/01
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KAMBROOK SAFETY
Welcome to Kambrook and your new
Rice Express. At Kambrook we believe
that the safe performance of our products
is the first priority in any consumer
product so that you, our valued customer,
can confidently use and trust our
products.We ask that any electrical
appliance that you use be operated in
asensible fashion with due care and
attention placed on the following
important operating instructions:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE
ACTIVATING THE APPLIANCE
AND RETAIN THEM FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Ensure that the power source to be used
is the same as the voltage requirements of
the product.
Switch off at the power outlet and then
unplug when not in use and allow all parts
to cool before disassembling for cleaning.
Never immerse the cooking body, cord or
power plug in water or any other liquid.
Do not put liquid into the cooking body,
onlythe removable cooking bowl is
designed to contain liquid.
Do not touch hot surfaces, use handles or
knobs.
Lift and remove the glass lid carefully to
avoid scalding, and allow water from the
lid, to drip into the removable cooking
bowl.
This appliance is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
Do not leave the appliance unattended
when in use.
Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Do not let the cord hang over the edge of
atable or counter or touch hot surfaces
or become knotted.
Do not place this appliance on or near a
hot gas or electric burner, or where it
could touch a heated oven.
This appliance is suitable for domestic use
only. Do not use this appliance for
anything other than its intended use.
Do not use outdoors.
Regularly inspect the supply cord, plug and
actual appliance for any damage.
If found damaged in anyway, immediately
cease use of the appliance and return the
appliance to the nearest authorised
Kambrook Service Centre for
examination, replacement or repair.
Please call 1800 800 634 for service
centre details.
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FEATURES OF YOUR KAMBROOK RICE EXPRESS
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1. Cooking Body
2. Ezy-clean non-stick removable
cooking bowl
3. Glass lid with stainless steel rim
which allows you to look at the rice
while its cooking
4. Cooltouch handles on cooking
body and glass lid
5. Steaming rack
6. Cooking indicator light -the red light
indicates that your Rice Express is on
“Cook” setting.
7.“Keep Warm” indicator light -the
amber light indicates that your Rice
Express is “ON” and has automatically
switched to “Keep Warm” setting.
8. Selector control lever -press the
lever down to commence cooking.The
selector control lever will automatically
switch up to the “Keep Warm” setting
when the rice is cooked.
9. Rice Express measuring cup
10. Rice Express serving spoon

USING YOUR KAMBROOK
RICE EXPRESS
Before first use remove any promotional
labels and wash the removable cooking
bowl, steaming rack, glass lid, Rice Express
measuring cup and serving spoon in warm
soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly.
Do not immerse the cord or cooking
body in water or any other liquid.
Remove the removable cooking bowl,
using the Rice Express measuring cup
provided, measure out the required
amount of rice and place into the
removable cooking bowl.
Wash the rice in the cooker bowl with
cold water, drain this water from the
rice, continue this process until the
water appears clear. Add the required
amount of cold tap water.
Please refer to the
following tables for
quantities (page 6)
Note:When measuring
rice use the Rice Express
measuring cup provided
and level off (fig 1)
1level Express Cup =
160g of uncooked
rice.
Note: Minimum quantity of uncooked white rice
that can be cooked in the Rice Express is 1 Rice
Express measuring cup
Place removable cooking bowl into the
cooking body.
Place the glass lid into position on top of
the removable cooking bowl.
Plug the appliance into a 230/240 volt
power outlet.
To begin cooking push the selector
control lever down.The cooking indicator
light will illuminate (red).
Note:There will only be one light on at a time red
for “Cook” setting and amber for “Keep Warm”
setting.
When cooking is completed, the Rice
Express will automatically switch to the
“Keep Warm” setting and the amber keep
warm indicator light will illuminate.
When rice finishes cooking and switches
to the “Keep Warm” setting, lift the glass
lid and ‘fluff’ the rice up using the serving
spoon.
For extra soft rice or to absorb any
excess moisture, replace the lid and
allowto sit on the “keep warm” setting
for 10-15 minutes.
Once cooked, rice can be kept on the
“Keep Warm” setting for up to 5 hours,
without losing its taste. However when
cooking 1 cup of rice, if left on the “Keep
Warm” setting, the rice will become dry.
Caution: Always lift the Glass Lid
away from you to avoid steam scalding.
Switch off at the power outlet and then
unplug, use oven mitts remove the
removable cooking bowl to serve. Allow
the Kambrook Rice Express to cool down
before cleaning.
Note:To stop the automatic “Keep Warm” setting,
simply switch off at the power outlet and then
unplug.
Do not interfere with the automatic
selector control lever during the
operation.
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Always ensure rice is spread evenly across
the bottom of the removable cooking
bowl and not heaped to one side (fig 2)
IMPORTANT:To avoid damage
to your appliance always ensure that
the removable cooking bowl is
correctly positioned in the unit and
pressed down firmly.
This will ensureproper contact with the
removable hotplate surface and produce
optimum performance.
Do not use a damaged or dented cooking
bowl as this maycause the cooking bowl
to sit inside the rice cooker incorrectly.
NOTE: Never use metal utensils inside the
removable cooking bowl as they will damage the
non-sticksurface.
MAINTAINING YOUR
KAMBROOK RICE EXPRESS
Switch off at the power outlet and then
unplug.Allow all parts to cool before
cleaning.Wash removable cooking bowl,
steaming tray, glass lid, serving spoon and
Rice Express measuring cup in warm
soapy water, rinse and dry all parts
thoroughly.
Do not wash the removable cooking
bowl, steaming tray, Express Cup or
cooker body in a dishwasher.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool
or scouring pads as these can damage the
non-stick surface inside the removable
cooking bowl or scratch the cooking body
surface. Never use metal utensils inside
the non-stick removable cooking bowl.
Note: If rice has cooked onto the bottom of the
removable cooking bowl, fill the bowl with hot
soapy water and leave to stand for approximately
10 minutes before cleaning.
The cooking body can simply be wiped over with
adamp cloth and then dried.
Caution: Do not immerse cooking
body, power cord or plug in water or
anyother liquid as this may cause
electrocution.
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RECIPES
NOTE:The Kambrook Express rice measuring cups = 180ml If you misplace the Kambrook Express rice
measuring cups, any cup including a standard metric cup can be used, but it is important that the ratios
are abided to. Do not leave the Kambrook Rice Express on the ‘Keep Warm’ cycle for longer than 5 hours.
The quantity of water used will depend on the age and strain of the rice, as well as
personal taste.
Cooking white rice (Long or short grain)
As a general guide when cooking white rice use a ratio of 1 rice : 1 water
Cooking Table
Cooking brown or ‘wild rice mix’
As a general guide when cooking brown or ‘wild rice mix’ use a ratio of 1 rice : 1.5 water
Cooking Table
Allow approximately 50 minutes to cook 2-3 cups of uncooked brown rice and stir
halfwaythrough cooking.
When cooking brown rice, you will see some starchy water bubbles around the lid,
throughout the cooking.
For best results when cooking brown rice leave on the “Keep Warm” setting for 20
minutes.
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Uncooked Rice – Water level – = Approx. number of
fill to top of the cup) fill to top of the cup) cooked rice
1Kambrook Express 11 /4Kambrook Express 2 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cup rice measuring cups rice measuring cups
3Kambrook Express 3 Kambrook Express 6 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups rice measuring cups rice measuring cups
5Kambrook Express 5 Kambrook Express 10 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups rice measuring cups rice measuring cups
Uncooked Rice – Water level – = Approx. number of
(fill to top of the cup) (fill to top of the cup) cooked rice
1Kambrook Express 11 /2Kambrook Express 3 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups rice measuring cups rice measuring cups
3Kambrook Express 41 /2Kambrook Express 8 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups rice measuring cups rice measuring cups
4Kambrook Express 6 Kambrook Express 10 Kambrook Express
rice measuring cups rice measuring cups rice measuring cups

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RECIPES
NOTE: metric cups have been
used in all recipes
CHICKEN & BASIL RISOTTO
Serves 4
1tablespoon olive oil
1tablespoon commercial herb & garlic
butter
1small Spanish onion, finely chopped
11 /2cups Arborio rice, washed
3metric cups chicken stock
1char grilled chicken breast, thinly sliced
1tomatoe, diced
1
/2cup grated Parmesan cheese
1tablespoon finelysliced fresh basil leaves
Freshly ground black pepper
1. Place oil and butter into the removable
cooking bowl, of the Kambrook Rice
Express.
2. Press the selector control lever down
to “Cook” setting. Heat for 1 minute,
add onion, cook for 2 minutes, stirring
constantly.
3.Add rice and stir, then add the stock.
Cook with the lid on, until the Kambrook
Rice Express automatically switches to
“Keep Warm” setting. Stirring once during
cooking.
4. Fluff rice then fold through chicken,
tomatoes, cheese, basil and pepper. Close
lid and allow to stand for 10 minutes on
“Keep Warm” setting before serving.
TOMATO & ZUCCHINI RISOTTO
Serves 4
2tablespoons olive oil
1
/2cup leek, thinly sliced
1clove garlic, crushed
1cup Arborio rice, washed
440g can Roma style tomatoes, diced
1
/2cup dry white wine
2cups chicken stock
1
/2cup grated Parmesan cheese
1cup grated zucchini
2tablespoons toasted pinenuts
1. Place the oil into the removable cooking
bowl of the Kambrook Rice Express.
2. Press the selector control lever down
to “Cook” setting. Heat for, 1 minute.
Addleek and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes,
stirring constantly.
3.Addrice, tomatoes, wine and stock.
Cook with the lid on, until the Kambrook
Rice Express automatically switches to
“Keep Warm” setting, stirring once during
cooking.
4. Fluff rice then fold through cheese,
zucchini and pinenuts. Close lid and stand
for 10 minutes on “Keep Warm” setting
before serving.

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RISOTTO OF SMOKED CHICKEN
AND EGGPLANT
Serves 4
30g butter
2tablespoons olive oil
1
/2cup leek washed, trimmed and thinly
sliced
1clove garlic, crushed
1 cup Arborio rice, washed
415g can Mediterranean style tomatoes
2cups chicken stock
1teaspoon turmeric
1teaspoon freshly grated lime rind
150g roasted marinated eggplant, chopped
200g smoked boned chicken breast,
skinned and thinlysliced
1tablespoon finely shredded basil
2tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Black pepper to taste
1. Place butter and oil into the removable
cooking bowl of the Kambrook Rice
Express.
2. Press the selector control lever down
to “Cook” setting. Heat for 1 minute, add
leek and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes,
stirring constantly.
3.Add rice, tomatoes, stock, turmeric and
rind. Cook with the lid on until Kambrook
Rice Express automatically switches to
“Keep Warm” setting. Stir once during
cooking.
4. Fluff rice, then fold through eggplant,
chicken, basil, pine nuts and pepper. Close
lid and stand for 10 minutes on “Keep
Warm” setting before serving.
RICH CHEESY RISOTTO
Serves 4
40g butter
2tablespoons olive oil
1small Spanish onion, finely diced
1clove garlic, crushed
1cup Arborio rice, washed
Pinch saffron powder
3cups chicken stock
1teaspoon grated lemon rind
1
/4cup grated Swiss cheese
1
/4cup grated Romano or Parmesan
cheese
50g Brie, finely chopped
1tablespoon snipped garlic chives
Freshlyground black pepper to taste
1. Place butter and oil into the removable
cooking bowl of the Kambrook Rice
Express.
2. Press the selector control lever down
to “Cook” setting. Heat for 1 minute, add
onion and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes,
stirring constantly
3.Add rice, saffron, stock and rind. Cook
with the lid on, until the Kambrook Rice
Express automatically switches to “Keep
Warm” setting, stir once during cooking.
3. Fluff rice, then fold through cheeses,
garlic chives and pepper. Close lid and
stand for 10 minutes on “Keep Warm”
setting before serving.

SUSHI RICE
2metric cups short grain white rice,
washed
21 /4metric cups water
11 /2tablespoons rice vinegar
11 /2tablespoons castor sugar
1
/2teaspoon salt
1. Place rice and water into the removable
cooking bowl of the Kambrook Rice
Express, (thoroughly wash rice first).
2. Press the selector control lever down
to “Cook” setting. Cook with the lid on,
until Kambrook Rice Express automatically
switches to “Keep Warm” setting. Stir
once during cooking.
3. Fluff rice. Close lid and allow to stand
for 10 minutes on “Keep Warm” setting.
4.Transfer rice to a large, shallow dish.
Cool to room temperature.
5. Heat vinegar, sugar and salt over a low
heat until sugar dissolves. Sprinkle over
rice. Use immediately as required in Sushi
recipes.
SUSHI RICE SUGGESTIONS
-SEAWEED ROLLS
6sheets of Nori seaweed
Sushi Rice
Wasabi paste, to taste
150g smoked salmon, thinly sliced
Japanese pickled ginger and vegetables
Finely sliced cucumber or spring onion
1. Place a sheet of seaweed, shiny side
down on a sheet of baking paper.
2. Spread a portion of the rice over a third
of the nori sheet, leaving a border.
5. Spread a very thin layer of wasabi paste
in a narrowline down the centre of the
rice.Top with a thin strip of salmon then
some pickled ginger and vegetables,
cucumber or spring onion.
6. Using the paper as a guide roll up the
seaweed to enclose the filling. Press to seal
the edges.
7. Using a very sharp knife cut the roll
neatly into 2.5cm pieces.
8. Repeat with remaining seaweed and
filling. Chill until ready to serve.
Tip:Anyleftover Sushi Rice can be frozen.
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SEAFOOD PAELLA
Serves 4
3tablespoons olive oil
1teaspoon sesame oil
2cloves garlic, crushed
1teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1Spanish onion, diced
1 cup long grain rice, washed
21
/2cups seafood stock or chicken stock
375g mixed seafood (prawns, calamari,
octopus, mussel meat, white fish fillet)
50g roasted red capsicum, peeled and
chopped
2teaspoons fresh lime juice
1tomatoe, diced
1
/4teaspoon chilli powder
1tablespoon chopped fresh coriander
1. Place oils into the removable cooking
bowl of the Kambrook Rice Express.
2. Press selector control lever down to
“Cook” setting. Heat for 1 minute, add
onion, garlic and ginger. Cook for 2
minutes, stirring constantly.
3.Add rice and stock. Cook with the lid
on for 10 minutes.
4. Stir in seafood, capsicum and lime juice.
Cook with the lid on until Kambrook Rice
Express automaticallyswitches to “Keep
Warm” setting.
5. Fluff rice, then fold through tomatoes,
chilli and coriander. Close lid and allow to
stand for 10 minutes on “Keep Warm”
setting before serving.
ORIENTAL WILD RICE SALAD
Serves 4
1tablespoon oil
1clove garlic, crushed
2shallots, thinly sliced
11
/2cups wild rice mix, washed
600ml chicken stock
100g snow peas, blanched
1
/4cup smoked almonds, halved
1tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2teaspoons soy sauce
1
/2teaspoon sesame oil
1tablespoon sweet Thai chili sauce
1tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1. Place oil into the removable cooking
bowl of the Kambrook Rice Express.
2. Press selector control lever down to
“Cook” setting. Heat for 1 minute, add
garlic and shallots. Cook for 2 minutes,
stirring constantly.
3.Addrice and stock. Cook with the lid
on until the Kambrook Rice Express
automaticallyswitches to “Keep Warm”
setting. Stir once during cooking.
4. Fluff rice. Close lid and stand for 10
minutes on “Keep Warm” setting.
5.Transfer rice to serving dish.
6. Combine vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil,
and chilli sauce and rice vinegar in a screw
top jar and shake well.
7.Toss through salad to serve. Serve with
snowpeas and almonds warm.

TURKISH PILAF
Serves 4-6
60g ghee or butter
1tablespoon olive oil
1
/2Spanish onion, diced
1clove garlic, crushed
1
/2teaspoon lightly crushed cardamom
pods
1teaspoon ground cumin
Freshly ground black pepper
1
/2teaspoon turmeric
1
/2teaspoon salt
1bay leaf
3cups Basmati rice, washed
2cups chicken stock
TIP: for a salad add -
1/2cup shelled pistachio nuts, finely chopped
1/2cup chopped dried apricots
1/2cup chopped dried figs
2tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
1. Place ghee and oil into the removable
cooking bowl of the Kambrook Rice
Express.
2. Press selector control lever down to
“Cook” setting. Heat for 1 minute, add
onion, garlic and spices. Cook for 2
minutes stirring constantly.
3.Addrice and stock. Cook with the lid
on, until the Kambrook Rice Express
automaticallyswitches to “Keep Warm”
setting. Stir once during cooking.
4. Fluff rice, then fold through nuts,
apricots, figs and coriander. Close lid and
allow to stand for 10 minutes on “Keep
Warm” setting beforeserving.
SPICY RICE
Serve 4
11/2cups long grain white rice
11/2cups chicken stock
1cinnamon stick
2cardamom pods
2coriander seeds
1whole clove
1tablespoon orange juice
2teaspoons lemon rind
1tablespoon finely chopped mint
125g shelled pistachio nuts
1. Place rice, stock and whole spices into
the removable cooking bowl of the
Kambrook Rice Express.
2. Press selector control lever down to
“Cook” setting. Cook with the lid on, until
the Kambrook Rice Express automatically
switches to “Keep Warm” setting. Stir
once during cooking.
3. Fluff rice, then fold through orange juice,
rind, mint and pistachios. Close lid and
allowto stand for 10 minutes on “Keep
Warm” setting before serving.
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MANGO TROPICAL CREAMED
RICE
Serves 4
11/2metric cups short grain white rice,
washed
1cup mango nectar
1/2cup water
450g can sliced peaches, drained, juice
reserved
2teaspoons lime rind
1
/2cup coconut cream
1
/4cup passionfruit pulp
1tablespoon cinnamon sugar
1. Place rice, mango nectar, water and
reserved peach juice in the removable
cooking bowl of the Kambrook Rice
Express. Reserve peaches for serving.
2. Press selector control lever down to
“Cook” setting. Cook with the lid on, until
the Kambrook Rice Express automatically
switches to “Keep Warm” setting. Stir
once during cooking.
3. Fluff rice, then fold through lime rind,
coconut cream and passionfruit pulp.
Close lid and stand for 10 minutes on
‘Warm’ setting and serve, dusted with
cinnamon sugar, accompanied by peaches,
in a serving dish.
WILD BERRY RICE
Serves 4
11 /2metric cups short grain white rice,
washed
2metric cups water
1
/4cup warmed honey
2tablespoons butter, melted
1cup cream
1
/2cup fresh or frozen blueberries
1
/2cup fresh or frozen raspberries
1
/4cup icing sugar
1
/4cup water
2tablespoons port
Extra berries for serving
1. Place rice and water into the removable
cooking bowl of the Kambrook Rice
Express.
2. Press selector control lever down to
“Cook” setting. Cook with the lid on, until
the Kambrook Rice Express automatically
switches to “Keep Warm” setting, stirring
once during cooking.
3. Fluff rice and stir in honey, butter and
cream. Close lid and allowto stand for 10
minutes on “Keep Warm” setting.
4. Place blueberries, raspberries, icing
sugar, water and port into the bowl of a
food processor or blender and process
until smooth.
5. Fold berry mixture through rice
mixture, then transfer mixture to serving
glasses.
T
op with extra berries and cream if
desired.
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KAMBROOK
12 MONTH
REPLACEMENT WARRANTY
KAMBROOK warrants the purchaser
against defects in workmanship and
material, for a period of 12 months from
the date of purchase (3 months
commercial use).
Guarantee and purchase receipt for this
product are to be retained as proof of
purchase and must be presented if making
aclaim under the terms of the
KAMBROOK guarantee.
KAMBROOK reserves the right to
replace or repair the appliance within
the warranty period.
Warranty does not apply to any defect,
deterioration, loss or injury or damage
occasioned by, or as a result of the misuse
or abuse, negligent handling or if the product
has not been used in accordance with the
instructions.The guarantee excludes
breakages and consumable items such as
rice bowl or lids.
This warranty is void if there is evidence
of the product being tampered with by
unauthorised persons.
If the product includes one or a number of
accessories only the defective accessory
or product will be replaced.
In the event of KAMBROOK choosing to
replace the appliance, the guarantee will
expire at the original date, ie. 12 months
from the original purchase date.
In Australia, this KAMBROOK Guarantee
is additional to the conditions and
guarantees which are mandatory as
implied by the Trade Practises Act 1974
and State Territorylegislation.
For service, spare parts or product
information in Australia, please call
KAMBROOK on the customer Service
Line (free call) 1800 800 634.
For service, spare parts or product
information in NewZealand, please
call KAMBROOK New Zealand, Mono
Place, Ellerslie,Auckland.
Phone [phone], FAX [phone].
If claiming under this guarantee the product
must be returned to freight prepaid.
YOUR PURCHASE RECORD (Please complete)
DATE OF PURCHASE______________________________________________________
MODEL NUMBER ________________________________________________________
SERIAL NUMBER (If applicable) ______________________________________________
PURCHASED FROM ______________________________________________________
Attach purchase receipt here.
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unless you are making a claim
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Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise,the product you purchase may differ slightly from the one illustrated in this book. Issue 1/01