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4. CHEF'S TIPS AND HINTS
• Cooking time for steaming may vary slightly depending on the size of
the food. The amount of water will therefore need to be adjusted.
• If the steaming ends before the food is cooked properly, add some
cold water to the inner pot, replace the food and cover.
• Smaller foods cook more quickly than larger. We recommend that you
cook food of the same size together for even cooking.
• Carefully wash the rice several times in water and drain. Cooking will
be perfect.
• At the end of cooking, when the rice is done and the “warm”
setting is on, stir the rice and leave in the automatic cooker a few
minutes longer for perfect cooking.
• To flavour and add taste to the preparations, add onion, thyme, bay
leaves, cloves when cooking white haricot beans, lentils, etc.
5. QUESTIONS/ANSWERS
6. CLEANING AND STORAGE
When you have finished cooking, put the On/Off switch into the “O”
position, unplug the cord and allow the appliance to cool completely
before cleaning.
• The pot, steamer basket and lid may be washed in warm, soapy water
or in the dishwasher.
• If food sticks to the sides, fill the pot and bowl with warm, soapy
water and allow to soak before cleaning. Do not use scouring pads or
abrasive soaps that could damage the coating.
• To clean the appliance housing, use a damp cloth and a little
soft detergent. Do not use scouring pads or abrasive soaps.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE HOUSING IN WATER OR ANY OTHER
LIQUID.
What do I do if... Answers :
the preparation boils over dur-
ing cooking?
Make sure the ingredients do not
exceed the maximum level in the pot.
the food isn’t cooked enough?
There is not enough water for cooking.
Add water and begin cooking again.
the rice cooker is still warm
after several hours?
As long as the cooker is plugged in, the
“warm” function stays on. Unplug the
rice cooker after each use.
my rice cooker doesn’t work?
Make sure the appliance is plugged in
and that the pot is in its base, then that
the “cook” function is properly engaged.
my rice cooker stopped during
cooking?
The pot was lifted or taken out while
the appliance was operating. Re-set to
“cook”.
