ROBERT IRVINE RC-4E User manual

4-CUP RICE COOKER
Item No.: K61631
Model No.: RC-4E
USER’S GUIDE

INTRODUCTION IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTIONS TO READ BEFORE USING RICE COOKER
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Thank you for buying this Robert Irvine Rice cooker. Enjoy a variety of food with this
appliance, including soups and stews. These instructions tell you how the product
works and how to use it. Read the instructions carefully before you start using the
appliance. Only use the appliance in manner described in the instructions.
Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
When using your electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the followings:
• Read all instructions carefully.
• Do not touch hot surfaces, use handles or knobs.
• To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or main body in
water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or nearby children.
• Unplug from outlet when out in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner bring the appliance to the
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other liquids.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• The appliance must not be immersed in water.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the license repair shop.
• Preheating of the appliance is not necessary.
• * These units are “household use”
• Only use this product with the correct AC voltage outlet. (Please see the box and
label at the bottom of rice cooker for the correct rate voltage.)
• Be sure to unplug AC cord when pan is not in cooker, or when cooker is not being
used. Remember the “KEEP WARM” feature operates whenever the cord is
plugged in
• Place the inner pot inside the cooker before operating. Turn the pot gently to right
and left.
• If the switch button is difficult to press to the “cook” position, do not try to force it
down. This difficulty usually occurs when inner pot is of fully inserted in cooker or
when cooking has just finished.
• Place the lid on your inner pot while cooking, keep the lid in place after serving to
prevent your rice from drying out or discoloring.
• Keep bottom of inner pot and surface of heater plate free of foreign matter to
prevent operating malfunctions.
1. Base
3. Measuring Cup
5. On/OFF Button
7. Retractable Cord
2. Rice Bowl
4. Glass lid
6. Spatula
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MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CAUTION
WARRANTY
HOW TO USE CARE & CLEANING
• Remove inner pot and lid and wash them in hot soapy water, taking care to rinse
completely, then dry with a soft cloth.
• Clean outside of cooker with a clean damp cloth. Never clean any part of the
cooker with abrasive cleaner. Use a damp cloth or sponge with water and mild
dish detergent. Do not submerge any part of cooker in water. Wash only inner pot
and lid.
• To clean the heating plate and thermo-control plate, use steel wool to polish or
remove any residue. Then wipe with a damp cloth. Allow to dry completely before
re-using. You must keep the heating plate and thermo-control plate free from any
foreign objects, otherwise the cooker will not operate properly.
• Improper cleaning of cooker may cause unpleasant odors.
• Any residue to the vinegar or salt may cause pan to corrode.
• The glass lid and non-stick inner pot of the rice cooker, measuring cup and spatula
hand wash recommend, can simply be cleaned with a damp soapy cloth or sponge.
• The main base of the rice cooker can be cleaned with a damp soapy cloth or
sponge.
NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE OF THE RICE COOKER INTO WATER OR ANY
OTHER LIQUIDS FOR THIS MAY DAMAGE IT SEVERLY!
• Dry thoroughly before storing away the unit.
• NEVER USE ABRASIVE CLEANSERS OR MATERIALS TO CLEAN ANY PARTS
OF THE RICE COOKER FOR THIS MAY DAMAGE THE SURFACES AND NON-
STICK COATING.
BEFORE STARTING TO COOK, CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE INNER POT AND
THE SURFACE OF THE HEATER PLATE, THEN TURN THE INNER POT
LOCKWISE SO THAT IT SITS PROPERLY ONTO THE HEATER PLATE INSIDE
THE RICE COOKER. OTHERWISE, THE RICE COOKER WILL NOT WORK OR
WILL BE DAMAGED.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the removable container
Always make sure the unit is in the OFF position and the power cord is
UNPLUGGED before washing any parts of the rice cooker.
LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY
This is the only express warranty for this product. Halex Holdings, LLC, warrants this
product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for single-family
household use for one year from the date of original purchase. Ordinary wear and
tear including damage to the coating surface is excluded. Use of product for anything
other than its intended purpose is also not warranted. We exclude liability for all
consequential damages. Your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of the
nonconforming product, at our option. All liability is limited to purchase price. All other
warranties, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness
for a particular purpose, are disclaimed. You may have legal rights that vary
depending on where you live. For repair or replacement, please contact our team
with information on your product’s proof of purchase and description of the problem.
Customer Service Number: 800-459-2162
1. Using the measuring cup provided in the package, measure and add rice to the
inner pot.
2. By measuring cup, add amount water to the rice inside the inner pot according
to the following standard:
Cups of Raw Rice Water add to the line on pot
3. Set inner pot in cooker. Place rice and water in inner pot. Close the lid firmly.
4. Plug in power cord. Do not plug in until ready to cook. If pot is not in cooker,
cooking will not begin.
5. Press switch. The COOK indicator tells you the cooking has started.
6. When rice is done, the switch will pop up. After the switch pops up, leave covered
for at least 15 minutes to steam rice.
7. Unplug after each use. Grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. When you stew, the water level should not more than 70% of the volume.
9. Do not attach the ventilating hole for fear scalding.
4 cups 4 – 4 1/2 cups
2 cups 2 – 2 1/2 cups
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