Oster 4717 - Manual (Page 3)

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U SING Y OUR O STER ® D ELUXE M ULTI -U SE R ICE C OOKER
• Wash the rice in a separate bowl, if desired.
• Make sure the appliance is unplugged.
• Measure raw rice for desired amount with the measuring cup provided (160 ml).
One cup of uncooked rice will make about two cups of cooked rice. Add rice
to the inner pot. N
OTE : Measuring cup provided is equivalent to 5.33 oz.
• Using the measuring cup provided (160 ml) add 1-1/2 cups of water for
each cup of raw rice to be cooked. For example, to cook 4 cups of raw rice
add 6 cups of water. There are numerous varieties of rice depending upon
region of origin and use.
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DENTIFICATION
Before using your Automatic Rice Cooker for the first time, you must become familiar
with all of the parts. Read all Instructions and Safeguards carefully.
1. Heating Body
2. Lid Release Button
3. Inner Lid
4. Inner Pot with Non-Stick Coating
5. Condensation Collector Cup
6. Cooking Switch
7. Cooking Indicator Light 8. Keep Warm Indicator Light
9. Steamer Tray
10. Measuring Cup (160 ml)
11. Rice Paddle
12. Electric Cord
13. Rice Paddle Holder Clip
14. Rice Paddle Clip Attachment
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Oriental/ Soft Rice 2 Cups Water 1 Cup Rice
Basmati/Indian Firm Rice 1-1/2 Cups Water 1 Cup Rice
Brown Rice Varieties 2 Cups & 2 Tbsp. Water 1 Cup Rice
• For stickier rice, add slightly more water. For fluffier rice, use slightly less water.
• Set the inner pot into the heating body. Make sure that the inner pot sits
directly in contact with the heating plate by turning it slightly from right
to left until it is seated properly.
• Close the outer lid firmly and lock shut. DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT
UNCOVERED. STEAM IS GENERATED DURING USE.
• Plug the cord into an electrical outlet. Switch the multi-use rice cooker on
by pushing down the cooking switch. Make sure the red cooking indicator
light illuminates.
• When your rice is cooked, the cooker will automatically switch to the
warm function and the yellow keep warm indicator light will illuminate.
The unit will stay in the warm function until the unit is disconnected from
the wall outlet.
• The cooker will keep rice warm automatically. When the rice temperature
dips below a preprogrammed temperature setting, the red cooking indicator
light will illuminate again, indicating that the heat preservation process
has begun.
• Allow the unit to cool completely before cleaning.
• Disconnect from the wall outlet when not in use.
H INTS FOR B EST R ESULTS
• For best results, do not open the unit immediately after the cooking cycle
has completed. The rice should be allowed to settle for several minutes
before serving.
• Stir the rice thoroughly before serving.
• Do not keep rice warm for more than 12 hours.
• For softer rice it is recommended that you allow the rice and water to soak
in the inner pot for 10-20 minutes before cooking.
• DO NOT use metal utensils or sharp metal objects, as this will damage
the non-stick coating of the inner pot.
• Do not warm up the rice again after the unit has been unplugged.
• Empty the condensation collector cup after each use.
U SING THE S TEAMER T RAY
Steam cooking vegetables retain more nutrients than boiling or baking,
while preserving the bright, attractive color.
• Prepare vegetables by washing, peeling and then cutting into smaller-sized
pieces.
• Make sure the unit is unplugged.
• Fill the inner pot with the appropriate amount of water.
(See chart on the next page)
• Set the inner pot into the heating body. Make sure that the inner pot sits
directly in contact with the heating plate by turning it slightly from right
to left until it is seated properly.