Maxi-matic Elite Bistro ERC-135 User manual

MINI RICE COOKER
Model: ERC-135(A~Z)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Before operating your new appliance, please read all instructions carefully and keep for future
reference.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 2
PARTS IDENTIFICATION 3
BEFORE FIRST USE 4
HOW TO USE YOUR MINI RICE COOKER 4
HELPFUL TIPS 5
CAUTION 6
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 6
RECIPES 7-19
WARRANTY & RETURN INSTRUCTIONS 20-21
NOTE:
A short power cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
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 countertop or tabletop where it can
unintentionally be pulled on or tripped over by
children or pets.
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 fit into a polarized outlet
only one way. If you are unable to fit the plug into the electrical outlet, try reversing the
plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified 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.
POLARIZED
PLUG
SHORT CORD
PURPOSE
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WARNING:
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all the instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles only.
3. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse appliance, cord, or plug 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 the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to an
authorized service facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
7. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
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. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
12. Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
13. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect turn any control to “OFF”, then remove plug from wall outlet. Always
hold the plug, never pull the cord.
14. To reduce the risk of shock, cook only in removable container.
15. Some countertop and table surfaces, such as Corian®, wood and/or laminates, are
not designed to withstand prolonged heat generated by certain appliances. It is
recommended by countertop manufacturers that a hot pad or trivet be placed
under your appliance to prevent possible damage to the surface.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
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PARTS
IDENTIFICATION
First, place the Silicone Gasket on the metal rim of
the Cooker body. Then lower the Cooking Pot into
the Cooker body. The Cooking Pot should be on top
of the Silicone Gasket.
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Carefully unpack your new Mini Rice Cooker and remove
all contents within the package. Wash all removable parts
(Lid, Inner Pot, Measuring Cup & Scoop) and clean according
to the Cleaning & Maintenance instructions in this manual.
Warning:
Do not immerse the Cooker’s housing or power
cord in water or any other liquid. You may reassemble the
unit after cleaning.
Removing the Detachable Lid
1. To remove the Detachable Lid, first open both Locking
Tabs by pulling away from the Housing. (Figure 1)
2. Lift the Lid from the Housing by holding the Lid Handle.
Securing the Detachable Lid
1. To secure the Detachable Lid, line up the
Locking Tabs
on the Lid with the Locking
Tab Receptacle and press
in until you
hear an audible click. (Figure 2)
Caution:
Burns and serious injury can occur if you try
to move your Cooker without the Lid locked securely
into place.
1. Only measure rice with the enclosed measuring cup. For best results rinse rice until
the water becomes fairly clear. (See “Helpful Tips” section for details).
2. Place rinsed rice in the inner pot and add water. For 2 cups of uncooked rice (yields 4
cups of cooked rice), measure 2 full scoops of rice, using the measuring cup included
with your unit. Add to the cooking pot.
3. Add water to the 2 cup line marking on the inside of the pot. Always add the rice to
the pot BEFORE adding water. The water level marked on the inner pot is based
upon having rice added already.
4. Place the pot into the cooker body.
5. Secure the lid on the cooker body and lock tabs into place.
6. Plug in power cord and press the switch down to the COOK position. The COOK
Indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the rice is cooking.
7. The Cooker will automatically switch to WARM when the cooking process is over.
The WARM function will remain on until the unit is unplugged.
8. Unlock both Locking Tabs and remove the lid. Be sure to open the lid facing away
from you to avoid injury from hot steam.
9. Remove and clean the inner pot after each use according to Cleaning and
Maintenance directions.
HOW TO USE YOUR
MINI RICE COOKER
BEFORE
FIRST USE
Figure 1
Figure 2
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HELPFUL TIPS
•Keeping the Cooker on WARM for more than 5 hours may cause discoloration and/or
an odor in the rice.
•You can adjust the amount of water and/or rice to your own desired consistency.
Washing Rice
•When rice is milled some bran and residues remain on the surface of the rice.
Rinsing the rice with water before cooking helps to remove these residues which
will result in lighter, fluffier rice.
•Always use the measuring cup provided to precisely measure the rice. Add the
desired amount of rice to the Inner Pot. Fill with cold water until the rice is fully
submerged. Rinse the rice by stirring the rice around in a circular motion and
kneading between your hands. The color of the water will become cloudy as the rice
is cleaned. Without spilling the rice, drain the Inner Pot of the cloudy water and
repeat 3-4 times until the water is fairly clear.
Cooking other types of rice
Your Cooker can handle a wide variety of rice such as long grain rice, wild rice, yellow rice,
brown rice, basmati rice, etc. When cooking brown rice, you will need to increase the
amount of water by 1/2 cup more than the standard white rice recipe.
A note about the measuring cup provided with your Mini Rice Cooker
Your Mini Rice Cooker is able to cook a maximum of 4 cups of raw rice, which is the
equivalent to 8 cups of cooked rice. The Cooker's measuring cup, like most traditional rice
cookers on the market, is equivalent to 6 ounces, or approx. 3/4 of a regular measuring
cup. This is why you must use the measuring cup that comes with your Cooker and not a
standard 8-ounce measuring cup.
•If the Cooker switches to WARM before the food is done, you will need to add more
water/broth/liquid and re-start the COOK cycle.
•Foods that are overly sweet or oily can cause the rice cooker to switch to WARM
earlier than desired. If this happens, add some liquid like water, wine, broth, milk or
juice and re-start the COOK cycle.
•When baking in the Cooker, it is usually necessary to use multiple COOK cycles. You
will need to wait for about 5 minutes after the machine switches to WARM in order
to set it back to COOK. This is normal operating procedure.
•Do not “double” recipes in the Cooker. The tightly secured lid will expel excess liquid
out of the steam vent if you do.
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CAUTION
Please note the following to prevent malfunction that may cause damage or injury:
1. Measure the amount of rice and water according to the Instructions on pages 5.
2. Clean the Cooker after each use (see Care & Maintenance section of this manual).
3. Always place the unit on a flat, stable surface.
4. DO NOT expose to water, high humidity, or heat sources. DO NOT use the pot
directly on an open flame.
5. Be sure to keep the unit out of the reach of children.
6. Attempting to cook with the switch in WARM position will not cook rice properly.
7. The Lid is hot when in use. DO NOT touch the Lid directly with your hand, and do not
place your face or hands directly over the steam coming from the Cooker.
8. Always keep the exterior of the pot and the heating plate at the bottom of the
cooker clean and dry. Any foreign matter between them will cause the unit to
malfunction or smoke.
9. DO NOT tilt the Cooker on its edge or place it upside down with its power supply
plug connected or with food in the pot as this may cause damage to the cooker or
injury to yourself.
10. Do not fill the unit above the 4/5 marking in the inner pot.
11. DO NOT cover the Lid with any materials. The Lid may deform or change color.
12. Never attempt to modify the power cord. Keep the cord away from high
temperatures. Do not bend, twist or pull on the cord in a rough manner. Never set
heavy objects on the cord or attempt to bundle it up. Using a damaged cord can
lead to electrical shock, shorting or fire.
13. Ensure that the plug fits all the way into the outlet, partially plugged-in cords may
cause an electric hazard.
14. DO NOT CARRY OR MOVE the unit while cooking.
•DO NOT submerge the Cooker in water or any liquid.
•Clean the outer housing with a damp cloth. DO NOT use abrasive cleaners as this can
scratch the exterior of the housing.
•Wash the cooking pot, lid, measuring cup and scoop in warm soapy water and dry
thoroughly. Do not place parts in the dishwasher.
•The Lid should be washed by hand with warm, soapy water with the rubber gasket
attached to it. Do not remove the rubber gasket from the Lid.
CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE
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Recipes can be halved for fewer servings.
EXTRA CHEESY POLENTA
Serves 4
2 Tbsp butter
1/2 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups chicken broth
1.5 cups milk
1 cup polenta
4 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
4 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
-Place butter, onion, and garlic in rice cooker; secure lid and turn on COOK cycle.
-Cook until onion is soft and translucent, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes.
-Add chicken broth, milk, polenta, and salt.
-Secure lid and restart the COOK cycle (switch to WARM then back to COOK again).
-Stir occasionally, until polenta has absorbed the liquid, about 20 minutes.
-Switch to WARM, uncover lid and add Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, and black
pepper; stir until cheese is melted.
RICE AND CHICKEN CURRY
Serves 4
2 Tbsp oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tbsp curry powder
2 cups water
1 (16 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (16 ounce) package boxed jambalaya
mix
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast,
cut into 1-inch cubes
1⁄4 cup golden raisin (optional)
2/3 cup plain yogurt
1⁄4 cup chopped cashews (optional)
-Place oil, onion, and garlic in rice cooker; turn on COOK cycle. Cook and stir 5
minutes or until onion is soft and translucent.
-Add curry powder; cook and stir 2 minutes.
-Add water, tomato sauce, Jambalaya Mix, chicken and raisins; mix well.
-Secure lid and restart the COOK cycle (switch to WARM then back to COOK again).
-Once cooker switches to WARM, uncover lid and stir in yogurt. Let stand 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with cashews.
RECIPES FOR
MINI RICE COOKER
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CHICKEN CHILI WITH CORNBREAD
Serves 4
1 lb ground chicken
1 (15 oz) can black beans
1 (15 oz) 1 can kidney beans
2 Tbsp chili powder
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 cups tomato sauce (plain)
1 cup water
1 packet of your choice of chili
seasoning
2 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
(optional)
1 package corn bread mix, prepared
according to package directions
-Place raw ground chicken in rice cooker and secure lid. Turn on COOK cycle and let it
run until fully cooked.
-Once browned and fully cooked through, drain excess fat.
-Add beans, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water and stir.
-Add in remaining seasonings, secure lid and set to COOK for another full cycle.
-Once cooled, remove and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
-Wash cooled inner pot and place back into cooker. Pour in cornbread batter, secure
lid and turn on COOK cycle.
-Once cooker switches to WARM, check for doneness, may need additional cycle(s).
SUMMER FRITTATA WITH VEGETABLES
Serves 4-6
The vegetables:
2 whole garlic cloves, peeled
2 small red or yellow peppers, diced
2 small potatoes, peeled and finely
julienned
2 small zucchinis, sliced into thin
rounds
1 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
The egg mixture:
6 large eggs
4 Tbsp grated cheese of any kind
(optional)
Salt and pepper
2 Tbsp olive oil
-Place 1 tablespoon of olive oil into pot and turn on COOK cycle.
-Add the garlic clove, and let the oil heat up until the garlic is lightly brown. Discard
the garlic clove.
-Add the vegetables. The key with the vegetables is to cut them up as small and thin
as possible so that they cook fast.
-Season with salt and pepper. When vegetables are cooked, switch to WARM and
remove vegetables and set aside.
-Beat the eggs, grated cheese, and salt and pepper in another bowl. Add 1
tablespoon of olive oil to the inner pot.
-Pour in the egg mixture and then add the vegetables and distribute evenly. Secure
the lid and turn on COOK cycle.
-Once cooker switches to WARM, check for doneness, may need additional cycle(s).
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EASY SAUSAGE PASTA
Serves 4
4 cups of water
1 (16 oz) can of tomato sauce or 1 cup
of your favorite jarred spaghetti sauce
2 cooked Italian sausages, sliced
diagonally
1 tsp olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp dried Italian herb seasoning
(optional if using jarred spaghetti
sauce)
1 cup uncooked penne or rigatoni
pasta
Salt and pepper to taste
Grated parmesan or romano cheese for
topping (optional)
-Place all ingredients in the inner pot and stir once. Secure lid and turn on COOK
cycle.
-When cooker switches to WARM, remove lid, stir and serve. Check pasta for
doneness, may need additional cycle(s).
COUNTRY STYLE BBQ RIBS
Serves 4
2 pkg or 8 pieces of Country Style Ribs
or 2 slabs of Baby Back Ribs
4 Tbsp Olive Oil
1 cup Brown Sugar
2 12oz bottles dark beer
1 cup Thick & Spicy BBQ Sauce
2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
-Pour 1 cup packed brown sugar into a bowl and roll the ribs - be sure to coat well.
This will help to create a caramelized sauce at the end.
-Place olive oil in the bottom of inner pot and turn on COOK cycle. Brown coated ribs
in oil.
-Once browned, add any remaining brown sugar, the beer, BBQ sauce and
Worcestershire sauce to the inner pot.
-Secure lid and restart the COOK cycle (switch to WARM then back to COOK again).
-When cooker switches to WARM, check for doneness and break apart the ribs to
cover them with the sauce. May need additional cycle(s).
RICE AND GINGER CHICKEN
Serves 6-8
2 large chicken bouillon cubes,
preferably all-natural
1 1/2 cups hot water
2 cups jasmine rice
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken
thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
One 4-inch piece of fresh ginger,
peeled and cut into matchsticks
4 packed cups baby spinach
2 cups unsweetened coconut milk
Kosher salt
-In a small bowl, dissolve the bouillon cube in the hot water.
-Combine the rice with the chicken and ginger in inner pot. Arrange spinach on top.
-Pour coconut milk and bouillon broth into the cooker and season lightly with salt.
-Secure lid, and turn on COOK cycle. Once cooker switches to WARM, check chicken
and rice for doneness, may need additional cycle(s).
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