RiceMaster 57130 User manual

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NOTE
Completely read and understand these instruc-
tions prior to using this unit. Call our customer
service department at [phone] or your
dealer if you have any questions regarding its
use.
Food Service Equipment Co., Inc.
72 Beadel Street BKYLN, NY 11222
[phone] fax [phone] townfood.com
Owner’s Manual
Automatic Electronic Rice Cooker with Keep Warm
For Commercial Use
ASK YOUR
DEALER
FOR
DETAILS
FROM THE COMPANY WITH SEVENTY YEARS OF CHINESE FOODSERVICE EXPERIENCE:
Food Service Equipment Co., Inc.
72 Beadel Street BKLYN, NY 11222
[phone] [phone] townfood.com
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rev.1/10/05
Electric Rice Cooker that
can be used as a
steamer.
Put a steamer on top
for steaming crabs or
Mexican tortillas.
models:
57130 30 Cup, 120 volt
57131 30 Cup, 230 volt

SPECIFICATIONS
model 57130 57131
power supply 120V AC 230V AC
Hz 60 50/60
watts 1750 2240
amps 18 12
time to cook 34 min. 40 min.
time to cure 10 minutes (suggested, after cook)
rice capacity, raw 11 lbs. 11 lbs.
rice capacity, cooked 24 lbs. 24 lbs.
unit weight 24 lbs. 24 lbs.
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Congratulations for having purchased RiceMaster, the most advanced
and best supported electronic rice cooker available. Each rice cooker
carton has been carefully inspected and includes:
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IF YOU MUST RETURN THE UNIT TO
TOWN, call [phone] and request a
Return Goods Authorization (RGA) num-
ber. You must provide the serial number of
the unit you wish to return. Carefully pack
and send it prepaid, adequately insured and
in the original carton if possible. Mark the
RGA number on the outside of the carton.
TFSE 4/03 Designed and printed in the U.S.A.
CUSTOMER'S RECORD
Model: Serial Number:
Dealer's Name:
Address:
Date of Purchase:
RICE COOKER SPARE PARTS
57130P Rice Pot
57130HP Heater Plate
57130RP Rice Paddle
57130MC Measuring Cup
57130FT Foot
57130BP Bottom Plate
57130LL Lid Latch
57130UL Upper Latch
57130IL Inner Lid
57130VC Vent Cap
57130WC Water Collector
57131HP: 230 volt heater plate
RICE COOKER LIMITED WARRANTY
Town Food Service Equipment Co.,
Inc. ("Town") warrants this unit to operate
for a period of two years and will repair it
free of charge in the event of manufacturing
defect when returned prepaid complete.
This warranty covers parts and labor. War-
ranty starts on Town’s invoice date.
Service: Carry-in service can be ob-
tained during the warranty period by bring-
ing or mailing your electric rice cooker to
Town.
This warranty does not cover postage,
freight, or delivery for sending your unit to
Town. Units returned dirty will incur a
cleaning charge of $35 net. This warranty
does not cover replacement of dented or
damaged rice pots.
A purchase receipt or other proof of date
of original consumer purchase will be re-
quired before warranty service is rendered.
This warranty covers normal consumer
use and does not cover damage which occurs
in shipment or failure which results from
alteration, accident, misuse, abuse, neglect,
installation, improper maintenance or use
inconsistent with the purpose for which this
unit was originally intended. If a problem
develops with this unit during the warranty
period, contact your Town dealer. If the
problem is not satisfactorily resolved, please
contact us.
rice
pot
handle/latch
body
cover latch
digital control
panel
measuring
cup
rice
scoop
power
cord

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KEEP YOUR RICE COOKER HEALTHY
KEEP THIS UNIT CLEAN. Heater, thermostat,
and pot must be clean if the unit is to operate
properly. Rice, water, or anything else that is
allowed onto heater will cause early shut off,
uneven cooking, or unit damage. Pot exterior
must also be clean.
DO NOT DENT POT or use it for any other
purpose. Changing the shape of the pot will
cause unit to shut off early, cook unevenly, or
fail. Replace pan if dented.
DO NOT PLUG UNIT IN WITHOUT POT IN
UNIT. It can cause heater to deform. De-
formed or damaged heater must be replaced
before further operation. Make sure to unplug
unit before removing pot.
DO NOT SPLASH WATER ONTO BODY.
Remember this is an electric appliance. Rice
cooker and pot exterior must be clean and dry
before use. Failure to follow this instruction
will not only damage unit but create electrical
hazard.
TO CLEAN:
1. Be sure unit is unplugged.
2. Soak pot interior to loosen rice that is stuck to the pot.
Do not allow outside of pot to become dirty or greasy.
3. Do not immerse body; wipe with a damp cloth.
4. Do not use abrasive cleaners that will damage unit.
5. Be sure to keep the heater plate clean by wiping with a damp
cloth after each use. Don’t allow food to build up and become
encrusted on the heater plate. Encrustation on the heater plate
will cause improper operation.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using this rice cooker, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use knobs or handles.
3. To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse
cord, plugs, or rice cooker with warmer in water or any other
liquid. Only the lid and pot may be immersed.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
5. Unplug from wall outlet when not in use or before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate this rice cooker with a damaged cord or plug
or after it malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
Return unit to your dealer. Ask him to obtain a Return Goods
Authorization (RGA) number to return the rice cooker to the
factory for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of any non factory supplied accessory attachments is
not recommended and may cause damage.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not allow cord to hang in any way or touch hot
surfaces.
10. Do not place on, near, or in heated appliances.
11. Do not attempt to move or drain unit when it contains any hot
liquid.
12. Be sure unit power is "off" before removing plug from wall
outlet.
13. Do not use this appliance for any other use not originally
intended by the maker.
14. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Wash the rice in a container other than the rice pot. You will notice that
the first wash water is nearly the color of milk. It contains starch that
makes rice sticky. Continue to wash until water is relatively clear.
2. Put the washed rice in the cooking pot. The water will cover the rice by
approximately 1”. Use one cup of water to each cup of rice. The exact
proportions change with the type of rice to be cooked. Different kinds
of rice absorb water at different rates. Do not use this rice cooker to boil
foods with high acidity or alkalinity as it will damage the pot.
3. Dry pot exterior and place gently in the body, rotating it once in position
to be sure the rice pot is in complete contact with the heating element.
To ensure that the rice pot is not dented gently rock the pot from side
to side when placed in the unit. Be sure to keep the outside of the pot
clean.
4. With the rice pot in position, plug the cord into an appropriate wall
outlet.
5. To start the rice cooker , press the “ON/OFF” button on the front control
panel. The “POWER” light and the “HOLD” light will come on. To
begin the cooking cycle press the “PRESS TO COOK” button. The
“COOK” light will come on and the “HOLD” light will go off. To ensure
evenly cooked rice stir rice at least twice during cooking cycle.
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MAXIMUM
CAPACITY
Do not
exceed this
level
Press to
Cook
Button
Vicente’s Mexican Rice
4 oz. Peanut Oil
6 cups long grain rice
6 cups water
3 cups beef stock
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
crushed chilies to taste
generous pinch of saffron
3 large tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
4 garlic cloves
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 onion, peeled and chopped
1. Place peanut oil and rice in rice pot.
2. Press the ON button and then the PRESS TO COOK button.
3. Stir rice in peanut oil approximately every minute until
COOK light goes off.
4. Pour the 48 oz. of water and remaining ingredients into the
rice. Stir thoroughly and cover with lid. Set a timer for 30 minutes
and soak the rice.
5. After 30 minutes stir thoroughly. Push the PRESS TO COOK
button. When the COOK light goes off the HOLD light will come
on. Allow the seasoned rice to cure for 10 - 15 additional minutes.
6. Rice is now ready to serve. Buen provecho!
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Shrimp Jambalaya
10 cups long grain rice
12 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons parsley
12 whole cloves
2 teaspoons thyme
2 teaspoons red pepper
2 teaspoons black pepper
4 tablespoons olive or canola oil
4 cups ham, cubed
4 cups onion, chopped
4 cups celery, cliced
16 garlic cloves, mined
6 pounds cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 medium green bell peppers, diced
4 cans whole or stewed tomatoes, chopped
1. Measure rice, water, salt, parsley, cloves, thyme, red pepper
and black pepper into rice pan. Set pan into rice cooker base.
2. Make sure rice pot is level and in complete contact with the
heater plate. Cover the rice pot. Press the ON button and then
the PRESS TO COOK button. When the COOK light goes off the
HOLD light will come on. Allow the seasoned rice to cure for 10
- 15 additional minutes.
3. Place a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
Add olive oil and spread to coat the pan. Saute the ham, onion,
celery and garlic until lightly browned.
4. Add shrimp, bell peppers and tomatoes to wok. Simmer until
peppers are tender.
5. Stir rice into shrimp mixture. Makes 30 servings.
Rice Pilaf
10 cups long grain rice
13 cups chicken broth or water (If broth is unsalted add 3 to 4 tea-
spoons salt. If using water add 12 to 13 chicken bouillon cubes.)
1/2 cup wild rice, precook by microwaving on HIGH for 20 minutes
with 1 1/2 cups water. Drain.
1 cup butter or margarine
2 1/2 cups celery, chopped
2 cups slivered almonds
5 cups fresh mushrooms, chopped or sliced
4 cups green onions, sliced
1. Measure rice, chicken broth, salt if needed, or water and bouil-
lon into rice pan.
Cook’s Note: 10 cups long grain rice cooked in 13 cups broth
yields about 30 cups cooked rice.
2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add butter and spread
to coat pan. Saute celery, slivered almonds and precooked wild
rice for about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the mushrooms and green
onions. Cook and stir until lightly browned. Add mixture to rice
and water, stir well.
3. Make sure rice pot is level and in complete contact with heat
element. Cover rice pot. Press the ON button and then the PRESS
TO COOK button. When the COOK light goes off the HOLD light
will come on. Allow pilaf to cure for 10 to 15 additional minutes.
4. Stir again to mix and fluff the rice. Serve immediately. Re-
place lid after each serving to prevent the rice from drying or
discoloring. Makes about 30 servings.
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Sweet Rice
Rice with Pineapple and Sweet Cherries
10 cups long grain rice
12 cups water
24 cups Cool Whip or Whipped Cream
16 (20 ounce cans pineapple, crushed or tidbits, with juice
15 cups marachino cherries, with juice
1. Measure rice and water into rice pan. Set pan into rice cooker
base.
2. Make sure rice pot is level and in complete contact with the heater
plate. Cover the rice pot. Push the ON button. Next press the COOK
button. After the COOK light goes out the HOLD light will come on.
Allow the rice to cure for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Turn the rice cooker off and chill the rice.
4. Stir the Cool Whip, (or whipped cream), pineapple with juice and
maraschino cherries with juice into chilled rice. Mix well and serve.
Cook s Note: If the rice absorbs all the liquid, it can be freshened by
adding additional pineapple juice and Cool Whip.
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6. When the rice is cooked the “COOK” light will go off and
the “HOLD” light will come on. Although ready for
serving, let the rice remain covered in the unit to steam for
another ten minutes. Rice “cures” and becomes tastier.
NOTE: If the “Hold Light” goes off before cooking is com-
pleted and then comes on again, then:
1. Your pot may be dented and require replacement. Be
careful not to dent the bottom of the pot; it is critical that
the pot be in complete contact with the element if the
rice is to be properly cooked. or
2. The heater plate may be excessively soiled and require
cleaning.
If the pot becomes dented you may order a replacement from
Town Customer Service, [phone].
See pages 6 through 9 for delicious recipes to try in your
new RiceMaster®.
no. description wt
57130P 30 cup pot 7