TEFAL EVERFORCE User manual
Mechanical Rice Cooker
RK361/RK362
www.tefal.com IMKG 693.03.2020
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SAFETY WARNINGS
Read and follow the instructions for use. Keep
them safe.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or a separate remote-
control system.
• This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8years and above if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and if they understand the
hazards involved.Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless they are
older than 8 years and supervised. Keep the
appliance and its cord out of reach of children
aged less than 8years.
• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
of experience and knowledge if they have been
1 Graduation for water and rice
2 Removable nonstick bowl
3 Measuring cup
4 Rice spatula
5 Power cord
6 Lid handle
7 Lid opening button
8 Steam valve
9 Lid
10 Control panel
a Cook
b Warm
c Control switch
11 Sensor
12 Heating plate
DESCRIPTION
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given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• 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.
• This appliance is for household use only. It is not
intended for even use in the following applications
and the guarantee will not apply for:
– Staff pantry areas in shops, offices and other
working environments
– Farm houses
– By clients in hotels, motels and other such kind
of residential type environments
– Bed and breakfast type environments
• If your appliance is fitted with fixed power
cord: if the power supply cord is damage, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, the
manufacturer’s after-sales service department
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or similarly qualified person in order to avoid any
danger.
• The appliance must not be immersed in water or
any other liquid.
• Use a damp cloth or sponge with washing up
liquid to clean the accessories and parts in contact
with food. Rinse with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry
carefully.
• If the symbol is marked on the appliance, this
symbol means “Caution: surfaces may become
hot during use”.
• Caution: the surface of heating element is subject
to residual heat after use.
• Caution: risk of injury due to improper use of the
appliance.
• Caution: if your appliance has a removable power
cord, do not spill liquid on the connector.
• Always unplug the appliance:
– immediately after use
– when moving it
– prior to any cleaning or maintenance
– if it fails to function correctly
• Burns can occur by touching the hot surface of
the appliance, the hot water, steam or the food.
• During cooking, the appliance gives out heat and
steam. Keep face and hands away.
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• Do not obstruct the steam outlet.
• For any problems or queries please contact our
After Sales Care or consult our website.
• The appliance can be used up to an altitude of
2000m.
• For your safety, this appliance complies with the safety regulations and
directives in effect at the time of manufacture (Low-voltage Directive,
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Food Contact Materials Regulations,
Environment…).
• Check that the power supply voltage corresponds to that shown on the
appliance (alternating current).
• Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country
other than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an approved
service centre.
CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY
• Do not use the appliance if:
– the appliance or the cord is damaged.
– the appliance has fallen or shows visible damage or does not work
properly.
– In the event of the above, the appliance must be sent to an approved
service centre. Do not take the appliance apart yourself.
• Do not leave the cord hanging.
• Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket.
• Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability for doing so, use
only an extension lead which is in good condition, has an earthed plug
and is suited to the power of the appliance.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.
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USING
• Use a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from any water
splashes.
• Do not allow the base of the appliance to come into contact with water.
• Never try to operate the appliance when the pot is empty or without
the pot.
• The cooking function/knob must be allowed to operate freely. Do not
prevent or obstruct the function from automatically changing to the
keep warm function.
• Do not remove the pot while the appliance is working.
• Do not put the appliance directly onto a hot surface, or any other source
of heat or flame, as it will cause a failure or danger.
• The pot and the heating plate should be in direct contact. Ensure that
no food or liquid is inserted between the pot and heating plate.
• Do not place the appliance near a heat source or in a hot oven, as
serious damage could result.
• Do not put any food or water into the appliance until the pot is in place.
• Respect the levels indicated in the recipes.
• Should any part of your appliance catch fire, do not attempt to put it
out with water. To smother the flames use a damp tea towel.
• Any intervention should only be made by an approved or authorized
service centre with original spare parts.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended
and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
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PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
• Your appliance has been designed to operate for many years. However,
when you decide to replace it, remember to think about how you can
contribute to protecting the environment.
• Before discarding your appliance you should remove the battery from
the timer and dispose of it at a local civic waste collection centre
(according to model).
Environment protection first!
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be
recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
BEFORE FIRST USE
USING YOUR RICE COOKER
• Open the lid by pressing the opening button on the lid. –Fig.1
• Remove the pot –Fig.2, and the steam valve. –Fig.3
• Clean the pot, the valve and the inner lid with a sponge and washing up
liquid.
• Wipe the outside of the appliance and the lid with a damp cloth.
• Dry off carefully.
• Put all the elements back in their original position. Install the detachable
cord into the socket on the cooker base.
Measuring the ingredients - Max capacity of the bowl
• The graduated markings on the inside of the bowl are given in cups, these
are used for measuring the amount of water when cooking rice and other
cereals. The maximum quantity of water + rice should not exceed the 11
cups mark ( for RK362) or 8 cups mark (for RK361) inside the bowl – Fig.4.
• The plastic cup provided with your appliance is for measuring rice.
• To cook 1 cup of white rice (serves 2 small or 1 large portion), use 1
measuring cup of white rice and then add 1 1/2 measuring cup of water.
To cook other quantity of rice, refer to cooking guide below.
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Note: Always add the rice first otherwise you will have too much water.
Rice
• Press downwards on the control switch, the cooking indicator light
changes to red showing that the cooking has begun. –Fig.5
• At the end of cooking, it will turn to keep warm automatically, the
cooking indicator light changes to green. –Fig.6
• Please maintain “Keep Warm” status for several minutes before serving
for good taste of rice.
Warm
• When you plug in the appliance, the indicator light will light up in green
and the appliance will start to keep warm automatically
• At the end of cooking, the appliance will turn to keep warm automatically,
the cooking indicator light changes to green
• For RK361, the maximum keep warm time is 5 hours; For RK362, the
maximum keep warm time is 24 hours.
• Please ensure the rice cooker is unplugged and completely cooled down
before cleaning and maintenance. –Fig.7
• It is strongly advised to clean the appliance after each use with a
sponge. –Fig.8, 9
• The pot, the cup and the rice spoon are dishwasher safe.
COOKING PROGRAM
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
COOKING GUIDE FOR WHITE RICE -10 CUPS
Measuring cups of
white rice Weight of white rice Water level in the bowl (
+ the rice) Serves
2 300 g 2 cup mark 3per.-4p er.
4 600 g 4 cup mark 5per.-6per.
6 900 g 6 cup mark 8per.-10per.
8 1200 g 8 cup mark 13per.-14per.
11 1650 g 11 cup mark 16per.-18per.
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Pot
• Scouring powders and abrasive sponges are not recommended.
• If food has stuck to the bottom, you may put water in the pot to soak
for a while before washing.
• Dry the pot carefully.
Taking care of the pot
For the pot, carefully follow the instructions below:
• To ensure the maintenance of pot quality, it is recommended not to cut
food in it.
• Use the plastic spoon provided or a wooden spoon (avoid metal spoon),
so as to avoid damaging the pot surface.
• To avoid any risk of corrosion, do not pour vinegar into the pot.
Cleaning the steam valve
• To clean the steam valve, please remove it from the lid. – Fig. 10
Aftercleaning, please wipe dry and put it back to the lid.
Cleaning and care of the other parts of the appliance
• Clean the outside of the Rice Cooker, the inside of the lid and the cord
with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use abrasive products.
• Do not use water to clean the interior of the appliance body as it could
damage the heat sensor.
NOTE
• Do not open the lid during cooking as steam will escape and this will
affect the cooking time and the taste.
• On completion of cooking, when the light changes to green, stir the rice
and then leave it in the rice cooker for a few minutes longer in order to
get perfect rice with separate grains.
• Do not touch the heating element when the product is powered on.
• Carefully wipe the outside of the pot (especially the bottom). Make
sure that there are no foreign residues or liquid underneath the pot
and on the heating element
• Never place your hand on the steam vent during cooking, as there is
a danger of burns
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Malfunction description Cause Solution
Appliance light is off and
appliance is not heating
Rice cooker is plugged in, Send to authorised service
center for repair.
Rice cooker not plugged in. Ensure the appliance is
plugged in correctly.
The green light is on and
appliance is not cooking rice
Problem with the light. Send to authorised service
center for repair.
Control switch is not in the
cooking position.
Turn the control dial to the
cooking position.
Steam leakage during use
Lid is not closed correctly. Open and close the lid.
Steam valve not well
positioned or incomplete.
Stop the cooking (unplug
the product) and check the
valve is complete and well
positioned.
Lid or steam valve gasket is
damaged.
Send to authorised service
center for repair.
Rice half cooked or
overcooked
Too much or not enough
water compared to rice
quantity.
Refer to Cooking Guide
Table (Page 10) for water
quantity.
Automatic keep warm fails
(appliance stays in cooking
function).
Send to authorised service
center for repair.
• Only use the inner pot provided with the appliance.
• Do not pour water or put ingredients in the appliance without the
pot inside.
Caution: if inner bowl is deformed, do not use it anymore and get a replacement bowl
from the authorised service center.
This manual suits for next models
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