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BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT, PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.
RICE COOKER 1.8L
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Lustro Rice Cooker 1.8L Instruction Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5
BEFORE FIRST USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
RICE COOKING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
STEAMING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
CLEANING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
WIRING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
RICE / WATER MEASUREMENT TABLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
STEAMING TIMES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
RICE TYPES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
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SAFEGUARDS
Lustro Rice Cooker 1.8L Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT!
Due to hot parts and potential hazards
this appliance is not suitable for the use
of children under 8 years old. Even when
off please keep the appliance and cord
out of the reach of children. Children
over 8 must be supervised by an adult
at all times when using or cleaning the
appliance. This is not a toy!
The appliance can be used by persons
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities if they have been
given supervision and instruction and
understand the use and hazards involved.
Always disconnect the appliance from the
socket if it is left unattended and before
assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
If the mains cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by qualified persons in order to
avoid any hazards.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Rated Voltage: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220-240V
Frequency: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Hz
Rated Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700W
HOT SURFACE!
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Lustro Rice Cooker 1.8L Instruction Manual
FEATURES
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READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND KEEP THEM SAFE.
REMOVE ALL PACKAGING BEFORE USE.
FEATURES
1 Tempered glass lid
2 Steam vent
3 Steamer
4 Non-stick removable bowl
5 Rice cooker base
6 Control panel
7 COOK indicator
8 KEEP WARM indicator
9 One-touch operation switch
10 Rice scoop
11 Measuring cup 160ml
12 Heating element (inside)
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Lustro Rice Cooker 1.8L Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WHEN USING ANY ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE, BASIC SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE
FOLLOWING:
1 Read all instructions carefully before using the appliance.
2 This appliance is intended for household use
only. It is not suitable for commercial use such as
kitchen areas and other working environments.
3 Ensure that the appliance and mains cable are always placed
on a firm and flat surface, away from the edge of the worktop
and out of reach of children. Do not place the appliance
onto a metal tray or metal surface whilst in use. Do not place
the appliance on, or near, hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven. Do not operate the appliance with wet hands
or barefoot.
4 Route the mains cable so it does not overhang, and cannot be
tripped over or caught.
5 Do not let the mains cable run across an open space, such as
between a low socket and a table, or across any hot area, such
as cooker, the heat may damage it.
6 The connections on both sides of the mains cable (the
appliance and socket) should never be strained. If the mains
cable is damaged it must be replaced by a qualified person or
service to avoid any hazards.
7 Do not use the appliance in a bathroom, near
water, or outdoors. Do not immerse any of the
parts (appliance, mains cable, plug) in water or
other liquids to protect against fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
8 Do not use the appliance if it is damaged or
is malfunctioning. Do not leave the appliance
unattended whilst in use. Use and store it out of
reach of children.
9 This appliance must not be operated by an external timer or
a remote control system.
10 SQ Professional Ltd may not be held liable for eventual
damages to persons, animals or objects caused by incorrect
installation or deriving from improper, erroneous or
unreasonable use.
11 To reduce the risk of electric shock ensure that the
removable bowl
4
is completely dry before you
place it into the rice cooker base
5
and connect the
appliance to a power supply.
12 Turn the removable bowl
4
left and right to ensure that it is
properly fitted onto the heating element
12
.
13 Never use the removable bowl
4
on top of the stove or in an
oven at high heat will deform its shape.
14 Always fully defrost frozen meat or poultry before cooking or
steaming. Ensure that the meat is thoroughly cooked.
15 Do not move the rice cooker when it is switched on.
16 Do not move the rice cooker with the full removable bowl
4
inside it as it might be heavy and the mains cable may catch on
something as you move.
17 Do not switch the rice cooker on unless there is at least a
minimum amount of water or ingredients in the removable
bowl
4
. Avoid filling the removable bowl
4
up above the
MAX mark. Remove the removable bowl
4
from the rice
cooker base
5
before filling it with water.
18 During the cooking process, steam may escape from the steam
vent
2
on the lid
1
. This is normal. Never cover, touch
or obstruct the steam vent.
19 Avoid using the rice cooker near or below curtains, shelves,
cupboards or anything that might be damaged or deformed
by hot steam.
20 Use extreme caution when opening the lid
1
during
or after cooking. Hot steam will escape and may
cause burns.
21 Do not touch metal parts. Use plastic handles or
the knob. When lifting the removable bowl
4
from the rice cooker base
5
ensure that it has
cooled down sufficiently or use oven gloves to
prevent burns.
22 After the cooking cycle is completed the operation switch
9
will automatically switch to KEEP WARM position
8
.
To completely switch off the rice cooker unplug the
mains cable from the socket. The operation switch
9
must never be held in the COOK position
7
as this may cause
damage to the switch-off mechanism.
23 Before removing the steamer
3
or removable bowl
4
always unplug the rice cooker base
5
.
24 Always unplug the rice cooker when not in use.
25 Before emptying the removable bowl
4
remove it from the rice
cooker base
5
to avoid spilling the contents onto the heating
element
12
which can cause damage to the rice cooker.
26 Unplug the rice cooker from the socket after every use, especially
before cleaning or removing the removable bowl. Ensure that the
rice cooker base
5
, removable bowl
4
and steamer
3
are
completely cooled down before cleaning and storing away.
27 Keep the rice cooker base
5
, removable bowl
4
, steamer
3
, mains cable, and plug away from sources of heat. Store in
a dry place.
28 Do not use the rice cooker for any purpose other
than intended use.
29 Use the rice cooker base
5
only with the removable bowl
4
and steamer
3
supplied (and vice versa) and do not tamper
with it in any way.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
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USE & CARE
BEFORE FIRST USE
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE REMOVABLE BOWL IS COMPLETELY DRY,
INSIDE AND OUT, BEFORE PLACING IT INTO THE RICE COOKER BASE.
Wash the steamer
3
, removable bowl
4
, measuring cup
11
and
rice scoop
10
with warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth.
RICE COOKING GUIDE
ALWAYS TAKE CARE TO AVOID THE EXPULSION OF STEAM WHEN
REMOVING THE LID.
1 Measure the desired amount of rice using the measuring cup
11
provided. One cup of rice will provide approximately two
cups of cooked rice.
2 Rinse the rice in the removable bowl
4
until the water
becomes relatively clear and dispose of the water.
3 Use the water measurement lines inside the removable bowl
4
to
add an appropriate amount of water. For softer rice, allow rice
to soak for 10-20 minutes prior to cooking.
4 Close the lid
1
and plug mains cable into a socket.
5 Press the operation switch
9
down to cook mode. The COOK
indicator
7
will light up.
6 For best results leave the lid
1
on for first 10-15 minutes of
cooking.
7 To check on the rice, carefully open the lid
1
and keep clear of
the escaping steam to avoid burns.
8 When cooking is complete, the rice cooker will automatically
switch to ‘keep warm’ mode and the KEEP WARM indicator
8
will light up.
9 After cooking, allow rice to stand for 5-10 minutes without
removing the lid
1
. This will ensure that rice is thoroughly
cooked.
10 Disconnect the rice cooker from the power supply, then lift
the removable bowl
4
from the rice cooker base
5
using
the oven gloves. Place it on a heatproof surface and use the
provided rice scoop
10
to fluff the rice.
DO NOT KEEP THE FOOD IN ‘KEEP WARM’ MODE LONGER THAN 5-10
MINUTES AS IT WILL START TO DRY AND LOSE FLAVOUR.
HELPFUL HINTS
Rinsing the rice before cooking will remove excess bran and starch as
well as nutrients and will result in loose rice with easily separated grains.
Unwashed rice is sticky and more suitable for dishes like sushi or riceballs.
Some types of rice may stick to the bottom of the removable bowl. To
prevent sticking add a little vegetable oil before adding the rice.
Raisins and dried fruits will absorb as much water as rice, so put them
into the measuring cup along with the rice.
STEAMING GUIDE
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE WATER HAS NOT COMPLETELY
EVAPORATED FROM THE REMOVABLE BOWL CAUSING IT TO BOIL DRY.
1 Add the desired amount of water into the removable bowl
4
.
2 Place the steamer
3
on top of the removable bowl.
3 Place the food into the steamer
3
and cover with the lid
1
.
Plug the mains cable into the socket. Press the operation switch
9
down to cook mode. The COOK indicator
7
will light up.
4 When the steaming process is complete the rice cooker will
automatically switch to ‘keep warm’ mode and the KEEP
WARM indicator
8
will light up.
DO NOT KEEP THE STEAMED FOOD IN THE ‘KEEP WARM’ MODE FOR
LONGER THAN 5-10 MINUTES AS IT MAY BECOME OVERCOOKED OR
TURN SOGGY.
HELPFUL HINTS
Since most vegetables only absorb a small amount of water, there is no
need to increase the amount of water for larger servings of vegetables.
For more even cooking cut all pieces of food into the same size.
Keep the lid closed during the entire steaming process. Opening the lid
will cause a loss of heat and steam, resulting in longer cooking time
If you find it necessary to open the lid, use extreme caution. You may
want to add a small amount of water to restore the cooking time.
Altitude, humidity and room temperature may affect cooking times.
CLEANING
ALWAYS UNPLUG THE RICE COOKER AND ALLOW IT TO COMPLETELY
COOL DOWN BEFORE CLEANING AND STORING AWAY.
1 Remove the removable bowl
4
. Wash it with warm, soapy
water using a sponge or dishcloth. Rinse and dry thoroughly
with a soft cloth.
2 The lid
1
, steamer
3
, rice scoop
10
and measuring cup
11
can be washed by hand or in a dishwasher. Removable bowl
4
is not dishwasher safe.
3 Wipe the rice cooker base
5
clean with a damp cloth and
dry thoroughly.
4 Do not use harsh scourers, metal brushes, or abrasive
detergents as they may damage the surface.
WIRING
The product must be earthed. This
appliance is fitted with a 13A BS1362
fuse in a 13A BS 1363 plug. To replace
the plug, fit the green-yellow wire
to or E, blue wire to Nand the
brown wire to L. Fit the cord grip. If
in doubt, call a qualified electrician.
If you remove the plug, dispose of it.
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SERVICE
Lustro Rice Cooker 1.8L Instruction Manual
LONG GRAIN RICE
Typically this rice (Basmati rice) is not starchy and
sticky. After cooking the grains are firm and loose.
BROWN RICE
Brown rice is considered to be the healthiest variety. Rice
grains are covered with bran layers and contain more
B-complex vitamins, iron, calcium and fibre than polished (white) rice. The
brown rice with long grains and chewy texture is the most popular variety.
SHORT GRAIN RICE
Often called “Pearl Rice” due to its round shape it is
characteristically soft, sticky and chewy. It is usually
used for sushi, rice balls and rice puddings.
WILD RICE
Wild rice comes in many delicious varieties. It is often
mixed with long grain rice for its firmer texture and rich
brown to black color. Wild rice makes wonderful stuffing for poultry, tasty
broths and can be mixed with your favorite dried fruits.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
To avoid environmental and health problems due
to hazardous substances in electrical and electronic
goods, appliances marked with this symbol must
not be disposed of with unsorted municipal waste,
but recovered, reused or recycled.
SERVICE
The product is not user-serviceable. If it is not working, read the
instructions, check the plug fuse and main fuse/circuit breaker. If it
is still not working, consult your retailer. If that does not solve the
problem ring Customer Service – they may be able to offer technical
advice. Please have the Model Number to hand, as they will not
be able to help you without it.
If you are advised to return the product, pack it carefully, include a
note with your name, address, day phone number, and description
of the problem.
If under a warranty, say where and when it was purchased and
include a valid VAT receipt. Send it to SQ Professional Ltd.
WARRANTY
THE WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT IS COVERED BY SQ PROFESSIONAL LIMITED.
ANY FAULTS WITH THIS PRODUCT ARISING THROUGH A MANUFACTURER
DEFECT WILL BE COVERED FOR 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PURCHASE, SUBJECT
TO A VALID VAT RECEIPT BEING PRESENTED. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE FAULTS
OR DAMAGE CAUSED BY MISUSE OF GENERAL WEAR AND TEAR. PLEASE
CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICES ON 01992 716 070 OR SEND AN E-MAIL TO
[email protected], MONDAY TO FRIDAY FROM 09:30 - 17:30.
THIS DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS.
RICE TYPES
Rice is a valuable source of low fat, complex carbohydrates and is abundant in thiamin (B1 ), niacin (B3 ) and iron. It is an essential
ingredient for a healthy diet. There are many different varieties of rice available in the market. Your rice cooker can cook any type perfectly
every time. The following are the commonly available varieties of rice and their characteristics:
rice type grain type raw rice
volume
water
volume
servings
(c/a 250g)
WHITE
LONG 190g 400ml 1.5 - 2
MEDIUM 195g 350ml 2 - 2.5
SHORT 200g 300ml 2.5 - 3
PARBOILED
BROWN LONG 190g 500ml 1.5 - 2
BASMATI, JASMINE,
INDIAN STYLE RICE 180g 180-250ml 2
RICE / WATER MEASUREMENT TABLE
•As a general guide use one cup of water for each cup of rice.
•Add slightly more water for softer rice or slightly less for firmer rice.
When cooking brown or wild rice, add an additional 3/4 cup of water.
•This is only a general measuring guide. As there are many different
kinds of rice available, rice/water measurement may vary.
ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE APPROXIMATE.
•Leaf vegetables need very
little cooking to keep them
green and crisp. To stop
the cooking process put the
vegetables into iced water.
•If mussels are open prior to
cooking do not use them.
Steam until the shells open
fully, and discard any that
remain closed after cooking.
•Meat, poultry, and derivatives
(mince, burgers, etc.) should
be cooked untill the juices run
clear.
•Fish must be cooked untill the
flesh is opaque throughout.
FOOD QTY TIME
(MIN)
ASPARAGUS 400g 15-18
GREEN BEANS 200g 20
BROCCOLI 200g 18
BRUSSELS SPROUTS 200g 20
CABBAGE (quarter) 1/4 25-30
CARROTS (sliced) 200g 15-20
CAULIFLOWER 200g 15
CORN COBS 2 24-35
COURGETTE (sliced) 200g 10-12
POTATOES (quartered) 400g 25-30
SPINACH 200g 5-8
CHICKEN (boneless) 400g 6-8
FISH FILLETS 400g 8-10
FISH STEAKS 2 20-30
PRAWNS 250g 10-12
LOBSTER TAIL (frozen) 1 12-15
MUSSELS 250g 15
STEAMING TIMES
These times are for a single layer of food. You will need to experiment
to find the times which suit your favourite foods and food combinations.
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