Kenwood rc310 series User manual

RICE COOKER
RC310 series

This appliance complies with European Economic Community Directive 89/336/EEC.
Know your Rice Cooker
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Your Kenwood Rice Cooker is suitable for cooking rice and keeping it warm. Follow these instructions carefully to
ensure safe and enjoyable use of your Kenwood Rice Cooker.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:-
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not immerse appliance, cord or plug in water or other liquid.
3. Do not use the appliance if it is damaged.
4. Do not use the appliance outdoors.
5. Do not touch hot surfaces.
6. Do not use the appliance on a heat sensitive surface.
7. Do not let the cable hang over the edge of the table, counter or touch hot surfaces.
8. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
9. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.
10. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
11. The use of attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injury.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Know your Rice Cooker
1. Lid 7. Indicator lights
2. Inner Bowl 8. Handle
3. Body 9. Measuring cup
4. Feet 10. Spatula
5. Control lever 11. Steaming basket
6. Cord
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Connecting to Power
Before switching on make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the
rating plate.
IMPORTANT (UK ONLY)
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN and YELLOW - EARTH
BLUE - NEUTRAL
BROWN - LIVE
WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

1. Use the measuring cup provided to measure the desired quantity of rice.
As a guide one cup of rice is sufficient for one person, but this will vary
according to individual tastes.
Fill the cup with rice levelling the top.
2. Thoroughly wash the rice in several changes of clean water and drain.
Failure to do so may cause poor results and/or a build up of steam
within the appliance. Do not wash the rice in the inner bowl as you may damage it.
3. Transfer the rice to the inner bowl and level the surface of the rice. Add sufficient cold water to the
corresponding level marked on the bowl e.g. to cook 6 cups of rice, place the washed rice into the inner bowl
and then fill with water up to the 6 cup level.
Minimum capacity is 2 cups.
You may find that for your own personal taste you need to slightly adjust the amount of water added. For a
softer rice add a little more water, and for a firmer rice a little less water.
4. Transfer the inner bowl to the rice cooker ensuring that there is no rice or any moisture on the outside of the
bowl.
5. Cover with the lid, ensuring that the vent hole in the lid is situated away from the operator.
6. Plug in the appliance and switch on at the power supply. Depress the control lever to the COOK position and
the cook light will glow.
7. Once the rice is cooked, the appliance will automatically switch to the WARM position and the keep warm light
will glow. Leave the appliance on this setting for at least 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
8. Remove the lid and use the spatula provided to fluff up the rice which is then ready to eat. Replace the lid as
quickly as possible. Consume the stirred rice within 1 hour. Small quantities i.e. 2 to 4 cups of rice should be
consumed immediately after stirring.
9. If the rice is to be kept for a longer period of time, then it should be left and only stirred prior to consumption.
THE KEEP WARM PERIOD SHOULD NOT EXCEED 2 HOURS. During this time the lid should not be lifted.
10. Should the inner bowl be lifted whilst the cooker is in operation, the appliance will automatically switch to
warm. To re-commence cooking, replace the bowl and reset the control button to cook.
11. After use, switch off at the power point and remove the plug from the power supply.
1. Pour the required quantity of water into the inner bowl. The amount of water affects the length of steaming
time and you should refer to the list for guidance.
2. Place the food to be steamed in the steaming basket and place the steaming basket in the top of the inner
bowl. Vegetables should be thoroughly cleaned and peeled as required.
3. Cover with the lid and switch on the appliance, as directed for cooking rice.
4. Once all the water has steamed away, the appliance will automatically switch to warm and the light will glow.
5. When removing the steaming basket, hold the handles using heat resistant gloves.
6. It is possible to cook rice and to steam foods simultaneously. You will need to experiment to establish
appropriate amounts of water and cooking time for various combinations.
The amount of water poured into the inner bowl determines the steaming time. As an approximate guide, 150 ml (1
cup) of water provides 15 minutes steaming, 300 ml (2 cups) provides 30 minutes steaming etc.
VEGETABLES
Asparagus Spears 1 lb (450g) 17 mins
Beans (Green) cut 1 lb (450g) 20 mins
whole 1 lb (450g) 25 mins
Brussel Sprouts 3⁄4lb (340g) 25 mins
Cabbage Medium (in 6 pieces) 35 mins
Carrots (skinned) 1lb (450g) 20 mins
Corn on the Cob 2 ears 30 mins
Mushrooms - whole 1lb (450g) 10 mins
Peas (shelled) 3⁄4lb (340g) 17 mins
FISH AND SEAFOOD
Clams 1 lb (450g) 10 mins Steam until open
Fish Fillets 3⁄4lb (340g) 15 mins Cook until fish flakes
Steaks 1.lb (450g) 20 mins}easily with fork
Oysters (in shells) 11⁄2lb (680g) 25 mins Steam until open
Prawns (medium) 3⁄4lb (340g) 12 mins Steam until pink
Guide to Steam Times
To Cook Vegetables
Using your Kenwood Rice Cooker

• Cooking times are approximate and are affected by size and temperature of food and the degree of cooking
desired. Water amounts may be adjusted.
• If the steaming stops before the food is sufficiently cooked, add cold water to the inner bowl, replace food and
cover. Restart the cooking until the food is adequately cooked.
• Accumulated steam allows foods to continue cooking even after the appliance has switched off. Remove food
promptly to avoid over-cooking.
• Small items cook faster than larger ones. Food of uniform size will cook more evenly.
• Altitude affects the temperature at which water boils and thus the cooking time. At high altitude longer cooking
times are needed.
●Small quantities of rice (4 or less cups) should be consumed immediately after stirring.
●Do not keep rice warm for longer than two hours.
●Do not interfere with the automatic switch mechanism by preventing it from switching to the warm cycle. Do
not immediately depress the switch to cook once it has begun the warm cycle.
●Ensure that the area between the rice cooker and inner bowl is always clean and free from any rice particles
etc. This is important to ensure proper contact between the two.
●Always use heat resistant gloves to remove the inner bowl from the appliance.
●The rice must be thoroughly washed before using.
●During cooking, certain varieties of rice may cause a build up of steam within the appliance resulting in some
spitting from under the lid. If this happens carefully lift the lid to allow excess steam to escape and then
replace.
●On removing the rice from the inner bowl, a small amount of golden coloured rice may be noted on the base of
the bowl. This is normal, allow the bowl to cool, fill with warm soapy water and allow to soak which will loosen
the rice and make cleaning easier.
●Do not reheat cooked rice in the rice cooker.
●Do not lift the lid during the keep warm period.
●If ingredients are to be added to cooked rice, they must be thoroughly cooked as appropriate, and the rice
should be consumed immediately.
●We do not recommend the use of the Rice Cooker for cooking packet type savoury rice.
●The use of sharp implements inside the bowl may damage the non-stick coating.
Disconnect the appliance from the power supply. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth then polish
with a dry one.
Wash the inner bowl and lid in hot soapy water. A soft bristled brush may be used to remove any rice stuck to the
bowl. Dry the bowl thoroughly. Some staining of the inner bowl may occur with use.
If the cord is damaged it must, for safety reasons, be replaced by KENWOOD or an authorised KENWOOD
repairer.
If you need help with:
●Using your rice cooker or
●Servicing or repairs (in or out of guarantee)
●Call Customer Care at Kenwood on 023 9239 2333. Have your model number ready - it’s on the underside of
your rice cooker.
●Eire
See our advertisement in Golden Pages.
●Other countries
Contact the shop where you bought your rice cooker.
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