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UNPACKING
Remove all packaging from the appliance and
accessories 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
$Spoon and Measuring cup
$If items are missing or damaged, contact your
nearest Tesco store for assistance.
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.
USING YOUR RICE COOKER
IMPORTANT NOTE: When switched on for the first
time the appliance may emit a 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
glass lid in 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.
Before using the appliance:
$Ensure the appliance is stable and well-
supported.
$Check the lid has no cracks or other visible signs of
damage.
$Ensure there are no objects in the rice cooker.
RC16 RICE COOKER USER GUIDE
SAFETY GUIDE
Please follow all the safety precautions listed
below for safety and to reduce the risk of injury or
electrical shock.
Read all the instructions carefully before using this
appliance and keep them for future reference.
Retain the manual. If you pass the product on to a
third party, make sure to include this manual.
Unplug the appliance from the mains supply
when not in use, or before cleaning any part of the
appliance.
Allow the appliance to cool fully before cleaning.
This appliance is for household use only.
Do not use the appliance outdoors or in damp or
wet conditions.
Do not immerse the body of the rice cooker or the
electrical cord or plug in liquids.
Do not use the appliance near a source of heat or
on an unstable surface.
Never use the cooker pot to cook food in any form
of oven or on any form of direct heat
Make sure that the power cord does not touch any
hot surface and that it does not overhang the edge
of your work surface.
When unplugging the power cord, hold the plug
top, not the power cord.
Do not use attachments or accessories which are
not recommended by the manufacturer. They may
cause malfunction or injury.
Store the appliance away from direct sunlight and
out of the reach of children.
Use oven gloves to remove the lid or to move the
cooking pot during or immediately after use. RISK
OF BURNS
There are no user serviceable parts in your
appliance. Unauthorised dismantling or servicing
will void the product warranty.
Do not operate the appliance with a damaged
cord or plug or after the appliance or any
component has been damaged. Seek expert
assistance.
Use this appliance only as specified in this
manual.
Use extreme care when moving an appliance
containing hot food or other liquids.
This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been
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. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children unless they are older than
8 and supervised .
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach fo
children less than 8 years.
B U R N S C A N O C C U R F R O M
TOUCHING HOT METAL PARTS,
HOT WATER OR STEAM. EXERCISE
CARE WHEN HANDLING!
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Before using this appliance ensure that the
voltage of your electricity supply is the same as
that indicated on the rating plate of the appliance
THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
Carry
Handle Glass Lid
Spring
Thermostat
Hot
Plate
Measuring
Cup
Rice
Spoon
Control
Panel
Cooker
Body
Rice
Pot
Scale
(on inside)
RICE COOKING PROCEDURE
$Measure the desired amount of rice with the
supplied measuring cup or other suitable
measuring jug. One cup of rice weighs around 150
grammes (0.18 litre).
$In a separate bowl rinse the rice several times until
the water in the bowl shows relatively clear.
$Do not rinse rice in the cooking pot. If the pot is
used for washing rice, the bottom may be
deformed which will result in poor conduction
with the heating plate.
$Make sure the heating plate and the bottom of the
rice pot are clean and free from any particles.
$Place the rice pot in the cooker.
$Drain the rice well in a colander
$Spoon the rice into the rice pot with the provided
spoon or a suitable non-metallic spoon and add
salt to taste.
$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.
Adding Water
The simplest method to achieve perfect rice is the
absorption method: the rice is cooked in a measured
amount of water so that by the time the rice is cooked,
all the water has been absorbed. As the water level
drops, trapped steam finishes the cooking.
As a general rule, use 1 cup of rice to 1 ¼ cup of water
for long-grain white rice.
You may need to experiment a little to find the
amount you like best. More water gives you softer,
stickier rice—great for stir-fries. Less water results in
firmer rice, a good style for rice salads.
Keep in mind that you need to adjust water to rice
ratio. Brown rice requires more water. Shorter-grain
rice requires less water.
Warning: Insufficient water can result in burned rice
and damage to the rice cooker.
Warning : Too much water can cause overspill.
Add fresh water to the rice following the guide below. (You may need to slightly adjust the amount of water
due to variations between brands of rice and to suit personal taste).
In the rice pot there are a series of water levels. Do not
add water higher than the maximum line (8 x180ml
measuring cups,1.5 litres ).
Before cooking: stir the rice lightly with a non-
metallic spoon to distribute the salt and any added oil
through the rice.
