NuWave Olio User manual

Owner’s Manual & Complete Recipe Book
NuWave Olio™
Rice & Multi-Cooker
20
Cup

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OWNER’S MANUAL
Important Safeguards .................... 8
Additional Safeguards...............9-10
Parts Descriptions........................ 11
Operating Instructions.............12-18
Care & Maintenance .................... 19
Troubleshooting ........................... 20
Limited Warranty.....................21-22
Recipes........................................... 23
Arancini........................................ 24
Arroz con Leche........................... 25
Bone Broth................................... 25
Boston Cream Pie........................ 26
Cannellini South with Greens....... 27
Chai Tea....................................... 27
Congee ........................................ 28
Creamy Polenta with Zucchini ..... 28
Farro with Roasted Mushrooms... 29
Fried Rice..................................... 30
Greek Lemon & Chicken Soup
(Avgolemono)............................... 31
Hummus....................................... 32
Italian Orange & Hazelnut Cake .. 33
Key Lime Pie................................ 34
Mashed Potatoes......................... 35
Oatmeal with Maple,
Nuts & Berries.............................. 35
One-Pot Chili................................ 36
One-Pot Pasta Primavera............ 36
Pastry Cream............................... 37
Poke Bowl.................................... 37
Puerto Rican Rice........................ 38
Quinoa Breakfast Bowl ................ 38
Ramen with Crispy Pork Belly...... 39
Rice Cooker Shrimp Boil.............. 40
Salmon Sashimi Bowl .................. 41
Sofrito...........................................42
Spicy California Shrimp Stack...... 43
Spicy Shrimp Bibimbap................ 44
Sriracha Egg Salad Wrap ............ 45
Steamed Broccoli with Lemon
& Parmesan ................................. 46
Steamed Whole Fish with Ginger,
Scallions, & Soy Sauce................ 47
Spanish...........................................48
Manual e Instrucciones...........49-63

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Owner’s Manual
Welcome to NuWave®
Olio™Rice & Multi-Cooker
Congratulations on purchasing your NuWave Olio Rice & Multi-Cooker.
This manual contains detailed instructions and images to help you get
started using your rice cooker. It is also lled with great recipes and time-
saving tips to help you prepare delicious gourmet meals in a fraction of
the time. Cooking is fast and easy with the Olio Rice & Multi-Cooker from
NuWave, LLC.
With this versatile rice cooker appliance, you can cook fresh meats and
vegetables at the same time! You can steam, sauté, slow-cook, and bake,
allowing you to save time, energy, and money. The NuWave Olio Rice & Multi-
Cooker is efcient, safe, fast, and easy to clean. And because you can adjust
times and temperatures to best t your recipes, you can make almost any kind
of food without the risk of under or overcooking.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: When using the Olio, basic safety precautions should always
be followed:
1. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or any
part of the main unit in water or any other liquids.
2. Close supervision is necessary when Olio is used by or near children. The
Olio is not intended for use by children, persons with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capabilities, or those with lack of expertise or knowledge
of this unit.
3. Unplug Olio from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off
parts, and before cleaning.
4. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact
Customer Service at intsales@nuwavenow.com for information on
examination, repair, or adjustment.
5. Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter. Do not let cord
contact hot surfaces, including from a stove.
6. NOT INTENDED FOR OUTDOOR USE.
7. Do not place on or near a hot gas, electric burner and or in heated oven.
8. Do not place the unit close to flammable materials and heating units
or wet environments.
9. Alteration or modication of any part of the Nutri-Pot or the use of
attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause re, injury,
or damage to property. Use only appropriate replacement parts from
NuWave. Visit www.nuwavenow.com for replacement parts and pieces.
10. Do not lean over the Olio at any time while it is cooking.
11. Steam will release out of the unit while in use. This is normal.
12. In case of overheating, shut it off immediately and let it cool.
13. Never use a towel to clog the gap between the Lid and edge of the Housing.
14. Only use wood or plastic ladle spoons so as not to wear the non-stick
coating in the Inner Pot.
15. Do not attempt to move the unit while it is cooking. Only after the unit cools
down completely can it be moved. Move the unit using the body handles; do
not try to hold in from the Lid handle.
16. Keep manual handy for future reference.

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ADDTIONAL SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
Read and understand the entire manual before using this appliance.
1. The NuWave Olio Rice & Multi-Cooker should not be used for any
medical purposes.
2. The Silicone Gasket creates a seal between Lid and pot. Keep the Gasket
completely clean and free from any cracks or deterioration.
3. Height of ingredients that is to be put into Inner Pot should comply with
“Operating Instructions.”
4. Do not break the Silicone Gasket. Do not replace it with other rubber
gaskets, nor use a tension belt to make it seal.
5. The bottom of the Inner Pot and heating plate should be kept clean.
6. Do not put the Inner Pot on other heat sources.
7. Do not disassemble on your own or try to replace with non-special worn parts.
Electrical Information
This appliance is supplied with a short power cord to reduce the risk
of entanglement or tripping. Extension cords 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 appliance.
2. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where it could be pulled on by children or
tripped over unintentionally. The appliance should be operated on
a separate electrical outlet from other operating appliances due to
wattage limitations. Certain models of the appliances may have a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk
of an electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If the plug still does not fit properly, contact a qualified electrician. Do
not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
SEE CARE & MAINTENANCE BEFORE USE

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ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS (Continued)
Correct Disposal of This Product
This marking indicates that this product should not be
disposed of with other household wastes throughout
the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment or
human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material
resources. To return your used device, please use return
and collection systems or contact the retailer where the
product was purchased. They can handle environmentally
safe recycling.
WARNING: Never use the Olio with loose, damaged, or missing parts.
NOTICE: THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS,
ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS, OR THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A
MISUSE OF YOUR OLIO THAT CAN VOID YOUR WARRANTY AND CREATE THE
RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.

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Lid Release Button
Handle
Steam Vent
Lid
Steam Basket
Part #: 33761
Inner Pot
Part #: 33765
Base
Control Panel
Water-Collection Box
Part #: 33764
Measuring Cup
Part #: 33763
Rice Spoon
Part #: 33762
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
PARTS DESCRIPTIONSPARTS DESCRIPTIONS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
910 11

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
910
11 12
1. Temp/Time: Easily adjust Temperature in 5˚ increments, and 1-minute
increments.
2. Temp: Press the “temp” button and the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust.
3. Time: Press the “time” button and the “+” and “-” buttons to adjust.
4. Delay: Set a particular cook time from 0:01 minute to 24:00 hours.
5. Start: Choose any presets and press “start” to begin.
6. Pause/Clear: Press “pause/clear” any time you want to pause cooking
or clear.
7. Warm: After cooking, keep your food warm until you’re ready to serve.
8. Rice: White, brown, sushi, and wild rice presets.
9. Menu: Lets you choose from 10 preprogrammed presets. See page 16-17.
10. Steam: Used with and without the Steam Basket to steam your favorite
vegetables and meats.
11. Slow Cook: Cooks various recipes at low temperatures.
12. Sauté & Simmer: Go from high temperatures to a steady simmer.

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Preheating
While the unit reaches the appropriate temperature for the rice function
selected, the display will indicate that it is preheating ( ). Once the unit
reaches the appropriate temperature, it will shift from preheating to the preset
cooking time, then switch to a time countdown.
Preset Guide
1. Press a preset button (Ex: “steam”). The main display will show the default
time for this preset (Ex: “00:30”). The digits to the right of the colon (“:”)
display the minutes and the digits left of the colon display the hours. The
LED above the button will light up.
2. To begin cooking, close the Lid, then press “start”.
3. See temp and time sections for instructions on adjusting the temperature
and time. Cooking times are approximate. Various factors can affect the
cooking times such as altitude, humidity, and outside temperatures.
While the NuWave Olio™Rice & Multi-cooker is in
operation, do not touch the appliance’s surface as it may
become very hot, leading to the risk of burns. Inner pot
may retain residual heat after pot has been removed.
Do not remove Inner Pot during cooking process. Push
“pause/clear” button to turn off power before removal.
CAUTION
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
Delay 0:01-24:00
Temperature 205˚F 100˚F-270˚F
Time 0:30 0:01-99:60
Presets
& Functions
Default Times
Hours:Minutes
Min-Max
Hours:Minutes
Default
Temps Min-Max
Steam 0:30 0:05-0:45 270˚F 100˚F-270˚F
Slow cook 4:00 2:00-9:00 200˚F 100˚F-270˚F
Sauté 1:00 0:01-1:00 270˚F 100˚F-270˚F
Simmer 0:20 0:01-1:00 200˚F 100˚F-270˚F
Warm 4:00 1:00-99:60 155˚F 100˚F-180˚F

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Auto Warm Feature
When cooking is complete, the rice cooker will automatically switch to the
“warm” function. The times for auto warm are listed below.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
Preprogrammed Presets
Presets Stage Default Temp
Fahrenheit
Default Time
Hours:Minutes
Min - Max Time
Hours:Minutes
#1
Reheat
Stage 1 205˚F 0:30 0:10-1:00
Stage 2 140˚F 9:00 9:00
Note: For soups and stews, ll up to ½capacity.
#2
Dumplings
Stage 1 220˚F 0:20 0:05-0:45
Stage 2 140˚F 6:00 6:00
Note: For frozen, use Steam Basket and 1 cup water.
#3
Braise
Stage 1 270˚F 0:05 0:02-0:20
Stage 2 205˚F 0:60 0:10-3:00
Stage 3 140˚F 6:00 6:00
#4
Pasta
Stage 1 230˚F 0:20 0:10-0:40
Stage 2 140˚F 4:00 4:00
Note: Dry - 8 ounces pasta to 2 cups water or 2½cups sauce.
#5
Potatoes/
Eggs
Stage 1 210˚F 0:25 0:05-0:45
Stage 2 140˚F 4:00 4:00
Note: Quartered potatoes or whole eggs and cover with liquid.
#6
Custard/
Cheesecake
Stage 1 205˚F 0:25 0:10-2:00
Stage 2 140˚F 2:00 2:00
#7
Slow Braise
Stage 1 270˚F 0:60 0:02-1:00
Stage 2 140˚F 2:00 2:00
Note: Up to 3-pound roast.
#8
Bake
Stage 1 270˚F 0:60 0:35-1:30
Note: ½box cake mix, pour directly into Inner Pot.
Cooking times are approximate. Various factors can affect the cooking times
such as altitude, humidity, and outside temperatures.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
Temp
This function lets you manually adjust the cooking temperature.
Directions
1. Press the “temp” button. The LED above “temp” will light up and “205F” will
be displayed and “F” will be ashing. This indicates that you can change the
temperature.
2. Press the “+” or “-” button to increase or decrease the temperature.
Time
This function lets you manually adjust the cooking time.
Directions
1. Press “time”. The LED above time will light up and “0:30” will be displayed.
This indicates that you can change the time.
2. Press the “+” or “-” button to increase or decrease the time.
Pause/Clear
Press “pause/clear” once to pause the unit. Press again to clear out the program.
Data for 10 Presets Continued
Presets Stage Default Temp
Fahrenheit
Default Time
Hours:Minutes
Min - Max Time
Hours:Minutes
#9
Oatmeal
Stage 1 215˚F 0:10 0:05-0:45
Stage 2 140˚F 6:00 6:00
Note: 3½cups oatmeal to 6 cups water.
#10
Beans
Stage 1 215˚F 1:10 0:30-2:00
Stage 2 140˚F 4:00 4:00
Note: Dry - 1 cup kidney beans to 3½cups water.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
Rice Ratio
White Rice Brown Rice* Wild Rice Sushi Rice Notes
1 cup 1 cup 1 cup 1 cup *Spray pot with cooking
spray.
Water Soaking is not necessary.
1¼cups 1¼cups 3 cups 1¼cups
Rice can vary in consistency and makeup. Here are some tips to help you
achieve your desired results:
If Rice is too Dry or Hard
1. add water and cooking time.
• Ensure cooker is on “warm” function after cooking.
• Add ½to 1 cup of water to rice. This will help with consistency. Add water
dependent upon dryness of the rice.
2. Stir through while adding water.
3. Close the lid and allow the rice to absorb the water added.
• Press the “+” or “-“ buttons to adjust the warm time.
• Repeat this process as necessary until the rice is soft and moist.
If Rice is too Wet or Soggy
1. Stir with rice with the Rice Spoon with the cooker is in the “warm” function.
• Stir the rice sitting on the bottom of the cooker.
• Stirring will redistribute the rice and release excess moisture.
2. Close the Lid for 10-30 minutes on “warm” function.
• Repeat the stirring process while in “warm” mode to release the excess
moisture until the desired consistency is reached.
Rice
1. Press “rice”. The light next to “white” will illuminate and “0” will be displayed.
2. To change the rice selection, press “rice” again and the appropriate LED will
light up next to the rice functions. Then press “start”.
3. To get out of rice, press “pause/clear”.

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Steam
With or without the Steam Basket, you can steam your favorite vegetables
and meats.
Directions
1. Press the “steam” button. The LED above steam will be ashing and “0:30”
will be displayed.
2. Press the “+” or “-” button to increase or decrease the time. Press “start”.
Note
• Make sure there is always liquid in the pot. Place Steam Basket in the Inner
Pot and place the food in the Steam Basket.
Slow Cook
This function lets you cook various recipes slowly at low temperatures.
Directions
1. Press the “slow cook” button. The LED above slow cook will be ashing and
“4:00” will be displayed.
2. Press “start” to begin.
3. Press “time”, and press “+” and “-” to adjust the times.
• The minimum time is 2 hours (02:00).
• The maximum time is 9 hours (09:00).
Sauté/Simmer
This function lets you go from the highest temperature to a steady simmer by
pressing one function.
Directions
1. Press “sauté/simmer”. The LED above “sauté” will be ashing and “1:00” will
be displayed. Then press “start”.
2. When you are done sautéing, close the Lid and press “sauté/simmer”
again. The LED below “simmer” will be ashing and “0:20” will be
displayed. Then press “start”.
Delay
This function allows you to set a specic time you would like to start cooking.
Directions
1. Press the “delay” button. The LED above delay will light up and “0:00” will
be displayed.
2. Press the “+” or “-” button to increase or decrease the time.
3. Press the desired function button to continue your program based on
your recipe.
4. Close the Lid and press “start/stop”.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
Note:
• When utilizing the delay function, it will always be the rst function performed.
Warm
This function will let you manually adjust the time you would like to keep your
food warm.
Directions
1. Press the “warm” button. The LED above warm will be flashing and “4:00”
will be displayed.
2. Press the “+” or “-” button to increase or decrease the time.
3. Press the “start/stop” button to start.
Note:
• The rice cooker will automatically go to this warm function when a desired
preset has completed. See page 16-17 for details.

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Before First Use:
Wash all accesories and removeable parts in warm soapy water, or in the
dishwasher, top rack only.Wipe surface with a damp cloth or sponge.
Dry thoroughly before use.
IMPORTANT-Do not immerse
unit in water or attempt to cycle
through dishwasher.
After Use:
CAUTION: Make sure unit has cooled completely prior to cleaning.
Wipe the Base and inside of the Base, if necessary, with a clean cloth. Do not
immerse the Base in water or spray any water in it.
• Wash all accesories and removeable parts in warm soapy water, or in the
dishwasher, top rack only. Dry thoroughly before use.
• Wipe surface with a damp cloth or sponge.
• Remove and clean the Water-Collection Box. Wipe with a wet towel and
insert it back to the body of the Olio.
• Always check to make sure parts are not damaged or cracked.
• Use a sponge or non-metallic soft brush to clean the Inner Pot, then wipe
the surface with a clean cloth.
CARE & MAINTENANCE

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Contact Customer Service if the rice cooker displays
any of these error codes:
Code
Error
E1 E2 E3
Sensor circuit is broken Circuit short Overheat
Two short beeps.
“E1” will be displayed
until the rice cooker
is shut off, or press
“pause/clear” to reset.
Two short beeps.
“E2” will be
displayed until the
rice cooker is shut
off, or press “pause/
clear” to reset.
Two short beeps.
“E3” will be dis-
played until the rice
cooker is shut off,
or press “pause/
clear” to reset.
WARNING
Immediately unplug and contact Customer Service Department
if you experience other problems.
1-877-689-2838 or help@nuwavenow.com
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