TEFAL RK4003 DELIRICE User manual

S.A.S. SEB SELONGEY CEDEX • RC. DIJON B 302 412 226 • REF. 5069258
Design: Espace Graphique

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Features
Description of the drawing
1Accessories : spoon, measuring cup,
plastic inner steam basket, soup ladle
2Removable steam valve
3Removable non-stick coated bowl with water
and rice graduations
4Removable metallic steam shield
5Lid
6Sensor and heating plate
7Handle
8Spoon holder
9Control panel
10 Housing (coolwall)
11 Detachable cord
12 Opening button
Description of functions
AStart: Starts the selected cooking menu (the light switches on). Simply press Start button and Rice coo-
king will start automatically.
BOFF: Stops the appliance.
CMenu: Press this button to select the desired menu : Rice cooking, Quick cooking, Small quantity of rice,
Soup Reheat, Rice Soup 1 hr, Rice soup 2 hr, indicated by the light on the control panel.
DKeep warm: This function works automatically after each cooking period finishes.
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•This appliance complies with current safety rules
and conditions.
•Check that the mains voltage matches the voltage
indicated on your appliance (alternating current
(AC) only).
•Due to the variety of standards in force, if you are
to use your appliance in a country other than that
in which it was bought, it is advisable to have it
checked by an approved service centre
•This product has been designed for domestic use
only. Any commercial use, inappropriate use or
failure to comply with the instructions, the
manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the
guarantee will not apply.
•Make sure that the socket you use is earthed.
Never use any adaptor to operate other appliances
at the same time.
•When plugging into the socket, make sure that the
plug is plugged in properly, or else it will cause
contact failure leading to burnt parts.
•Before use, make sure that the detachable cord is
properly connected to the appliance, or else it will
cause contact failure leading to burnt connector.
•When not in use, please unplug.
•Do not leave the appliance unattended when in
operation.
•Keep out of the reach of children.
•Do not place the appliance on unstable, wet, non
heat resistant surface. Also avoid splashing with
water.
•Never try to operate the appliance when the bowl
is empty or without the bowl.
•Do not remove the bowl while the appliance is
working.
•Do not put the appliance directly onto a hot sur-
face, or any other source of heat or flame, as it will
cause a failure or danger.
•Never heat up the inner bowl with any other
appliance than this rice cooker as this will deform
the bowl.
•The bowl and the heating plate should be in direct
contact. Never place any item between them.
•Do not put any food or water into the appliance
until the bowl is in place.
•Respect the levels indicated in the recipes.
•When using an electric appliance that heats, high
temperatures are reached which can cause burns.
Do not touch the apparent metal parts.
•During cooking, the appliance gives out heat and
steam. Keep face and hands away. Do not get face
and hands close to the steam outlet. Do not obs-
truct the steam outlet.
•Do not immerse the body in water nor pour water
into it, only into the bowl.
•Do not allow the cord to hang.
•Do not pull on the cord to unplug it.
•Unplug the appliance should any fault occur after
use or before each cleaning or care operation.
•Should any part of your appliance catch fire, do
not attempt to put it out with water.
•Smother the flames with a damp cloth.
•Do not keep warm for longer than 12 hours.
•Do not use the appliance if:
- It or its cord are faulty.
- The appliance has been dropped and shows
signs of deterioration or faulty working.
In this case, the appliance should be sent to an
authorised service centre because special tools
are needed for any repairs.
•If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, his After-Sales Service or a
similarly qualified person to ensure danger-free
use.
•Always use your appliance with its original acces-
sories.
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SAFETY REMINDERS
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Product
This rice cooker is equipped with 7 functions: Rice cooking, Quick cooking,
Small quantity of rice, Soup Reheat, Congee/Rice soup (1hr and 2hr), Keep warm.
At the end of the cooking period, the appliance will automatically switch over to keep warm.
Before first use
Read the instructions and carefully follow the operating method.
Unpack the appliance.
• Remove the appliance from the packaging and unpack all the accessories as well as
the printed documents.
• Open the lid by pushing the opening button located on the housing. Fig. 1
• Remove the non-stick bowl, the steam valve and the steam shield. Fig. 2
• Clean the bowl, the steam valve and the steam shield with a sponge and washing-up liquid.
• Dry off carefully.
• Put all the items back in their original position.
Plug in the detachable cord.
Firmly push the detachable cord in the outlet at the back of the appliance.
Place the spoon holder.
• Place the spoon holder in the hole on the side of the rice cooker. Fig. 3
Do not switch on until the previous steps have been completed.
Measuring the ingredients-max capacity of the container.
• There are specific graduated markings on the inside of the bowl - one for glutinous
rice such as Thai sticky glutinous rice (Fig 4a) and another for all types of rice such
as white, brown, mixed rice, etc (Fig 4b). The markings are in cups on the left side
and litres on the right side.
• For glutinous rice, use the graduations on the left side in cups for measuring the
amount of water (Fig 4a).
• For cooking all other types of rice, except glutinous rice, use the graduations on
the left side in cups for measuring the amount of water (Fig 4b).
• For For cooking rice soup, congee or when reheating soups, use the graduations
on the right side in litres for measuring the amount of water or liquid. This marking
is printed twice inside the bowl so you can use either Fig 4a or Fig 4b.
For rice cooking:
• The plastic measuring cup provided with your appliance is for measuring rice and not
water. 1 level measuring cup of rice weighs 150g .
• Fill with water up to the CUP mark printed in the bowl corresponding to the number of
measuring cups of rice put in the bowl.
- The maximum quantity of water + rice should not exceed the highest level mark
inside the bowl (8 for the 4L and 5 for the 3L).
PREPARATION
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Preparation before cooking
When cooking rice:
• Wash rice in a sieve under running water for a long time.
• It is better not to rinse rice directly inside the bowl in order to avoid scuffing the non-
sticking coating of inner pot or damaging the pot body by impact.
• Put the already rinsed rice into the bowl and fill it with water to the corresponding water level.
• The water quantity can be adjusted depending on your taste for firmer or softer rice.
• Never add water higher than the highest level mark.
When steam cooking:
• The quantity of water must be appropriate to avoid water overflowing into the food
steamer bowl.
• Place the steam basket on top of the bowl. Fig. 5
• Add the ingredients.
For all uses:
• Carefully wipe the outside of the bowl (especially the bottom). Make sure that there are
no foreign residues underneath the bowl and on the heating element.
• Place the bowl into the appliance, making sure that it is correctly positioned. Fig.6
• Slightly rotate the bowl in both directions, to ensure good contact between the bottom
of the bowl, the sensor and the heating plate.
If the bowl is not properly in place, the appliance will not start.
Make sure that the sensor moves when you put the bowl on it.
• Make sure that the steam shield is correctly in position.
• Close and lock the lid. Fig. 7
• Plug in the appliance.
• Do not switch on the appliance until all the above stages have been completed.
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COOKING
Getting to know your Delirice
The 7 cooking functions are:
1. Rice cooking: for all types of rice-white, brown, mixed rice , etc. Note: this setting gives
the best results but takes a little longer.
2. Quick cooking: convenient, tasty rice but it may be a little harder in texture and clump
together slightly. Only suitable for white rice.
3. Small quantity of rice: for a maximum of 1 or 2 cups white rice, cooks without risk of
rice scorching or sticking to the base.
4. Soup reheat: reheats already cooked soups within about 25 minutes.
5. Rice soup/Congee 1hr: Congee is a traditional Cantonese rice soup. Use this 1hr set-
ting for quick results.
6. Rice soup/Congee 2hr
7. Keep warm: after cooking finishes the rice cooker automatically switches to keep
warm. Do not keep food warm for longer than 12 hours.

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Type of food
Number of
measuring
cups of
rice
Weight
of rice
Level of
water in
the bowl
(+ the rice)
Number
of
persons
Menu
setting
Approximate
cooking
time*
White rice** 5750 g 56 to 7 Rice cooking 50-60 min
Quick cooking** 5750 g 56 to 7 Quick cooking 30-45 min
Small quantity
of white rice** 1150 g 11 to 2 Small quantity 30-45 min
Wholegrain
Brown rice 5750 g 56 to 7 Rice cooking 50-70 min
Mixed rice*** 5750 g 56 to 7 Rice cooking 50-60 min
Glutinous
rice**** 5750 g 56 to 7 Rice cooking 50-60 min
Rice soup/
Congee 1hr***** 0,5 75 g 1/2 level 3 to 4 Rice soup 1 hr 1 hr
Rice soup/
Congee 2hr***** 0,5 75 g 1/2 level 3 to 4 Rice soup 2 hr 2 hr
Steam cooking
(only for vegeta-
bles, fish & eggs)
4 (max) Rice cooking 20-25 min
Soup reheat
maximum
quantity 1/2
level (approx
1200 ml)
3 to 4 Soup
reheat 25 min
* The rice cooker will automatically determine the exact cooking time depending on the menu setting
selected, and the quantity of rice and water placed in the bowl.
** We recommend American, Basmati or Thai White rice for best results. Avoid using “Easy Cook”
type rice which tends to make stickier rice.
*** American Long Grain White Rice and Wild Rice mixture.
**** For glutinous types of rice, such as Thai White Glutinous rice, use less rice and fill with water up
to the specific mark on the inside of the bowl.
***** For Rice soup/Congee use less rice and fill with water as detailed in the table above.
Traditionally it is made with Chinese short grain rice or instead use Thai or white long grain rice. Stock
may be substituted for water if desired.
If the electrical cord is not firmly positioned into the base, the appliance will not
start cooking.
COOKING GUIDE
Wash the rice before cooking.
When cooking 2, 3 or 4 cups of rice select the menu setting according to the type of rice
used (White, Wholegrain Brown or Mixed rice). For White rice you can also use the Quick
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1. Rice cooking - Fig. 8
• Put the required quantity of rice in the bowl and then fill up with cold water to the
required mark printed in the bowl.
Note: Always add the rice first otherwise you will have too much water.
• Close the lid.
• Plug in the appliance. The keep warm light flashes.
• Choose the menu Rice cooking using the Menu button, the appropriate light will flash.
• Press start. The appliance will switch on and the menu light stops flashing.
• At the end of the cooking period, the appliance will beep and automatically switch over to
keep warm.
2. Quick cooking - Fig. 9
• Put the required quantity of rice in the bowl and then fill up with cold water to the
required mark printed in the bowl.
Note: Always add the rice first otherwise you will have too much water.
• Close the lid.
• Plug in the appliance. The keep warm light flashes.
• Choose the menu Quick cooking using the Menu button, the appropriate light will flash.
• Press start. The appliance will switch on and the menu light stops flashing.
• At the end of the cooking period, the appliance will beep and automatically switch over to
keep warm.
3.Small quantity of rice - Fig. 10
• Put the required quantity of rice in the bowl and then fill up with cold water to the
required mark printed in the bowl.
Note: Always add the rice first otherwise you will have too much water.
• Close the lid.
• Plug in the appliance. The keep warm light flashes.
• Choose the menu Small quantity using the Menu button, the appropriate light will flash.
• Press start. The appliance will switch on and the menu light stops flashing.
• At the end of the cooking period, the appliance will beep and automatically switch over to
keep warm.
4. Soup Reheat function - Fig. 11
• This function can be used for reheating already cooked soups. Do not use the menu
Soup reheat for other foods than soups. Do not use for reheating cooked rice.
• Do not reheat frozen soup. Always completely thaw first.
• Do not exceed the 1/2 level mark when reheating soups. Maximum capacity 3 x 400 g
cans soup.
• Choose the menu Soup reheat using the Menu button and the appropriate light stops
flashing.
• Approximate reheating time: 25 minutes.
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5. Congee/Rice soup 1hr - Fig. 12
• Put the required quantity of rice in the bowl and then fill up with cold water to the
required mark printed in the bowl.
Note: Always add the rice first otherwise you will have too much water.
• Close the lid.
• Plug in the appliance. The keep warm light flashes.
• Choose the menu Congee/Rice Soup 1 hr using the Menu button, the appropriate light
will flash.
• Press start. The appliance will switch on and the menu light stops flashing.
• At the end of the cooking period, the appliance will beep and automatically switch over
to keep warm.
6. Congee/Rice soup 2hr - Fig. 13
• Put the required quantity of rice in the bowl and then fill up with cold water to the
required mark printed in the bowl.
Note: Always add the rice first otherwise you will have too much water.
• Close the lid.
• Plug in the appliance. The keep warm light flashes.
• Choose the menu Congee/Rice Soup 2 hr using the Menu button, the appropriate light
will flash.
• Press start. The appliance will switch on and the menu light stops flashing.
• At the end of the cooking period, the appliance will beep and automatically switch over
to keep warm.
7. Keep warm function - Fig. 14
• On completion of cooking, irrespective of the cooking mode chosen, the rice cooker
passes automatically to the Keep warm function.
• The food is thus kept warm and ready to serve for up to 12 hours.
• To switch off this function at any time, press OFF.
On completion of cooking
• Open the lid. Fig. 15
The escaping steam is very hot. Be careful.
Never place your hand on the steam vent during cooking, as there is a
danger of burning yourself. Fig. 16
The cooker switches to keep warm.
• Serve the food using the plastic spoon provided with the appliance and reclose the lid.
• The food remaining in the container will keep warm for any second servings.
• Press OFF.
• Unplug the appliance.
• Do not add cold rice (or other rice) to the cooked rice being kept warm in the pot.
• Do not leave the rice scoop or other utensils in the pot during keep warm function.
• Do not keep white rice warm for more than 12 hours to avoid discolouration, exces-
sive odour and rice becoming too dry.
• Do not keep warm brown rice for more than 30 minutes to avoid discolouration and
excessive odour.
• Do not keep warm Rice soup/Congee for more than 15 minutes. Serve as soon as
possible otherwise it will become too gluey.
• Do not use for reheating cooked rice.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the bowl, the steam basket and the steam shield. Fig. 17
• Use hot water, washing-up liquid and a sponge to clean the bowl and the steam shield.
Scouring powders and metal sponges are not recommended.
• If food has stuck to the bottom, allow the bowl to soak for a while before washing it.
• Dry the bowl carefully.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water nor pour water into it.
You can also wash the bowl, the steam basket and the steam shield in the bottom shelf
of a dishwasher.
For the bowl, carefully follow the instructions below:
• When putting into the dishwasher, be careful not to damage the inside coating on the
dishwasher racks.
• So as not to damage the non-stick coating, it is recommended not to cut food in it.
• Make sure you put the bowl back into the rice cooker.
IMPORTANT
The brown marks and scratches that may appear after many hours of use are normal. We
guarantee that the non stick coating COMPLIES WITH THE RULES on
materials suitable for contact with food.
The soup ladle accessory may become discoloured if used for serving soups containing
tomato or tomato puree. This is normal.
Taking care of the bowl
• Use the plastic spoon provided or a wooden spoon and not a metal one so as to avoid
damaging the bowl surface. Fig. 18
• To avoid any risk of corrosion, do not pour vinegar into the bowl.
• The colour of the bowl surface may change after using for the first time or after longer
use. This change in colour is due to the action of steam and water and does not have
any effect on the use of the Rice cooker, nor is it dangerous for your health. It is
perfectly safe to continue using it.
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 aggressive or abrasive products. Fig. 19
• Do not use water to clean the inside of the appliance.
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Some recommendations for better results when cooking rice:
• Measure out the rice and wash it under running water for a long time in a separate
receptacle. Then place the rice into the bowl together with the corresponding quantity
of water.
• Make sure that the rice is well distributed around the whole surface of the Rice cooker,
in order to allow even cooking.
• On completion of cooking, when the Keep warm function is selected, stir the rice and then
leave it in the rice cooker for a few minutes longer in order to get perfectly cooked rice.
• Add salt if required. Allow about half a teaspoon salt for 5 cups of rice, but you can
adjust this to your personal taste. Remember your Delirice uses less water than when
boiling rice so take care not to add too much salt.
• Do not open the lid during cooking as steam will escape and this will affect the
cooking time.
• After the end of cooking, if the rice is a little damp, stir it and leave in the Delirice for a
little longer on the Keep Warm setting, to obtain perfect rice with separate grains.
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How to solve problems with your Rice cooker ?
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Causes Solution
Indicator light is not alight:
heating plate does not heat.
1. Rice cooker is not connected to power
supply.
2. Internal fault.
Check that the product is plugged in and deta-
chable cord is firmly in place.
Send to an approved Service Centre for repair.
Indicator light is alight:
Heating plate is not warm. Internal fault. Send to an approved Service Centre for repair.
Rice is undercooked.
1. Problem of incorrect quantities.
Make sure that the total volume of rice and
water lies between the max and min water level
markings.
2. Heating plate is deformed. Send to an approved Service Centre for repair.
3. Bowl is sloping and one side is
not touching the sensor.
Turn the interior pot lightly to make it return to
normal. Check the sensor.
4. There is foreign matter between the
bowl and heating plate. Wipe it out but do not use water.
5. Bowl is deformed. Send for a new interior pot by contacting helpline.
6. Internal fault. Send to an approved Service Centre for repair.
Cooked rice is burnt.
1. Problem of incorrect quantities.
Make sure that the total volume of rice and
water lies between the max and min water level
markings.
2. Internal fault. Send to an approved Service Centre for repair
Overflow happens when
making congee/Rice soup. Problem of incorrect quantities.
Make sure that the total volume of rice and
water lies between the max and min water level
markings.
No response for any button
with Soup Reheat,
Congee/Rice soup 1hr and
Congee/Rice soup 2hr.
Internal fault. Send to an approved Service Centre for repair.
No response for any button
with Rice cooking,
Quick cooking and
Small quantity.
Internal fault. Send to an approved Service Centre for repair.
If you have any product problems or queries, please call our Customer Relations Team first for
expert help and advice:
0845 602 1454 - UK
[phone] - Ireland
or consult our web site: www.tefal.co.uk
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Environment protection first !
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
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