Tesco WRC10 User manual

Care and Maintenance
After Use:
$Unplug the appliance from the mains.
$Allow the appliance and the pot to cool before cleaning.
General Recommendations
$Wash the rice pot and lid in warm soapy water. Residual
food can be removed with a rubber spatula, a cleaning $Do not preheat the rice cooker before use.
sponge or a cloth. Soak stubborn food deposits in warm $Do not cool the rice pot by pouring cold water into it. Let it
soapy water before cleaning. cool naturally.
$Do not use abrasives or abrasive cleaning compounds $
either on the inside of the pot or the appliance body.
$To remove water spots and other stains from the appliance $The ultimate disconnection is the mains plug. Always make
body, use a non-abrasive cleaner or vinegar. sure the mains plug on the unit is readily operable and
$capable of being unplugged in an emergency.
WARRANTY
$
Your appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the
date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please
return the unit to your nearest Tesco store together with the
original receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty in no way
affects your consumer rights.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model: WRC10
Mains Voltage: 220-240 V AC, 50Hz
Mains Power: 450 Watts
Capacity: 1.2 Litres
Net Weight: 2.2 kg
UK: Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste.
e for details.
ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste
electrical products should not be disposed of with
household waste. Please recycle where facilities
exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for
recycling advice.
around the thermostat with a suitable brush to free it.
The gasket around the inside of the rice pot lid must be clean and
supple. Occasionally rub it with one drop of washing up liquid to
keep it supple and then dry the gasket.
Wipe the body of the cooker with a damp cloth containing a
trace of dilute detergent. Remove all traces of detergent
with a cloth damped with clean water. Dry tthoroughly. This appliance is intended only for normal household use.
Store the assembled cooker away from sources of heat and The appliance must be properly installed and operated in
moisture and out of the reach of children and pets. accordance with these instructions. Failure to do this will
Maintenance invalidate the warranty.
The cooker operates by contact between the bottom of the rice pot
and the Hot Plate. Deformation in the Rice pot or foreign
material adhering to the underside of the rice pot or the hot plate THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
affects the transfer of heat and the rice will be undercooked.
If the hot plate or the underside of the cooker pot is dirty or
discoloured, lightly rub the surface with a damp plastic
scouring pad and dry thoroughly. Ensure the rice pot base and
the cooking plate are completly dry before operating the cooker.
When the pot is placed in the cooker the thermostat allows the
cooker switch to be moved to the “cook” position. At the end of
cooking or if the pot is removed the cooker will revert to the
“warm” position. Cooker operation depends on free movement
of the thermostat. If movement is impeded, brush the cavity
Do not use the cooker if the thermostat cannot move freely
or the rice pot base is dirty or deformed.
Separate
disposal facilities exist, for your nearest facilities
see www.recycle-more.co.uk or in-stor
WRC10 RICE COOKER USER GUIDE
Rice Cooker
USER GUIDE
WRC10
Tesco Stores Ltd, Delamare Road,
Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL
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Hot Plate
Spring
Thermostat

USING YOUR RICE COOKER (You may need to slightly adjust the amount of water due to
variations between brands of rice and to suit personal taste).
IMPORTANT NOTE:
$Inside the rice pot there are a series of water levels. Do not
When switched on for the first time the appliance may emit a add water higher than the maximum line (1.3litres).
slight odour. This is normal and will disperse within a few minutes.
$
Using the appliance for the first time:
$Wash the rice pot, spoon measuring cup and and glass lid in Cooking the Rice
hot soapy water. Rinse well in clear water and dry carefully.
$Wipe the cooker body with a damp cloth containing a trace
of dilute detergent. Remove all traces of detergent with a
cloth damped with clean water. Dry thoroughly.
$Check that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same
as that indicated on the rating plate of the appliance.
Before using the appliance:
$Wipe off any spilt water from outside the cooking pot.
$Ensure the appliance is stable and well-supported.
$Place the glass lid on the pot and ckeck it is firmly seated.
$Check the lid has no cracks or other visible signs of
$Plug the appliance into the mains and switch on at the
damageand that the rubber gasket in the lid is intact. mains point. The “warm” light will come on.
$Ensure there are no objects in the rice cooker. When the Rice Cooker is connected to the mains it goes into the
RICE COOKING PROCEDURE “warm”state. Plug the appliance in just before you cook the rice.
$Press the switch to the “Cook” position to start cooking the
Preparation
rice. (If the switch is not pressed down, the cooker will
$Measure the desired amount of rice with the supplied remain in the “warm” state).
measuring cup or other suitable measuring jug. One cup of $Do NOT open the lid while the rice is cooking!!
rice weighs around 150 grammes (c 0.18 litre).
$When the cooking is finished, the switch will pop up and a
The maximum amount of rice you can cook is 400ml or 2¼ cups. click will be heard.
$In a separate bowl rinse the rice several times until the $The rice cooker will now revert to “warm” status and keep
water in the bowl shows relatively clear. the rice warm.
$Do not rinse rice in the cooking pot. If the pot is used for $Allow the rice to “rest” for 10 minutes with the lid closed.
washing rice, the bottom may be deformed which will During this period the water vapour permeates the rice,
result in poor conduction with the heating plate. making it fluffy and improving the taste.
$Make sure the heating plate and the bottom of the rice pot $At the end of this period, open the lid and stir the rice gently
are clean and free from any adhering particles. but thoroughly with the supplied melamine spoon or a
$Place the rice pot in the cooker. suitable alternative spoon to prevent the rice grains from
$Drain the rice well in a colander sticking together. NEVER use a metal spoon or you will
$Spoon the rice into the rice pot with the provided spoon or a damage the non-stick surface.
suitable non-metallic spoon and add salt to taste. The rice may now be served, or left to keep warm in the cooker.
$Serving the rice.
$When the rice is ready to serve, disconnect the appliance
from the mains. Serve the rice directly from the cooker or
Adding Water remove the rice pot using oven gloves. If you remove the
$Add fresh water following the guide below. pot, stand it on a flat heatproof surface.
Long Grain White Rice: 1 ¾ cups of water to 1 cup of rice $When serving rice, use the melamine spoon provided or a
Medium/Short Grain Rice: 1 ½ cups of water to 1 cup of rice suitable non-metallic spoon and make sure any grains that
Brown Rice: 2 ¼ cups of water to 1 cup of rice may be adhering to the spoon are all removed.
Easy cook rice : Follow the instructions on the packet
Stir the rice lightly with a non-metallic spoon to distribute
the salt and any added oil through the rice.
If you wish you may add one teaspoon of vegetable oil per
cup of rice. The oil keeps the rice grains separate and is
recommended with Basmati and Long Grain Rice.
NEVER use
Basmati Rice: 1 ½ cups of water to 1 cup of rice a metal spoon as this will damage the non-stick surface.
SAFETY GUIDE malfunction or injury.
$Store the appliance away from direct sunlight and out of
Please follow all the safety precautions listed below for safety the reach of children.
and to reduce the risk of injury or electrical shock.
$Use oven gloves to remove the lid or to move the rice pot
$Read all the instructions carefully before using this during or immediately after use. RISK OF BURNS
appliance and keep them for future reference. $Do not cover or obstruct the steam vent in the appliance lid.
$Retain the manual. If you pass the product on to a third $Do not touch hot steam from the steam vent, or lean over
party, make sure to include this manual. the appliance while it is in use. RISK OF BURNS
$Unplug the appliance from the mains supply when not in $There are no user serviceable parts in your slow cooker.
use, and before cleaning .Allow the appliance to cool Unauthorised dismantling or servicing will void the
before cleaning or putting on or taking off parts. product warranty.
$This appliance is for household use only. $Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug
$Do not use the appliance outdoors or in damp or wet or after the appliance or any component has been
conditions. damaged. Seek expert assistance.
$Do not immerse the body of the appliance or the electrical $Use this appliance only as specified in this manual.
cord or plug in liquids. $Use extreme care when moving an appliance containing
$Do not use the appliance near a source of heat or on an hot food or other liquids.
unstable surface. $Do not touch hot appliance surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
$Never let children operate this appliance. Close supervision $This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
is necessary when this appliance is used near children. children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
$Make sure that the power cord does not touch any hot capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
surface and that it does not overhang the edge of your work they have been given supervision or instruction concerning
surface. use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
$When unplugging the power cord, hold the plug top, not safety.
the power cord. $Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
$Do not use attachments or accessories which are not play with the appliance.
recommended by the manufacturer. They may cause
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UNPACKING
Remove all packaging from the slow cooker. Retain the
packaging. If you dispose of it please do so according to any
recycling regulations.
The packing includes
$The rice cooker appliance
$Rice cooking pot and glass lid
$Melamine spoon
$Measuring cup
If items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest Tesco
store for assistance.
Glass Lid
Cooker
Body
Handle
Rice Pot
Cook
Switch
Warm
Light
Cook
Light
THE RICE COOKER
Melamine
Spoon
Measuring
Cup
The inner rice pot of this appliance must
not be used in an oven or on any form of
direct heat to avoid deforming the pot
with the consequent risk of appliance
damage and malfunction. The rice pot
should be used only with this appliance.
Cook
Switch
Warm
Light
Cook
Light
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