Black & Decker RC1820 - Manual (Page 5)

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Specific safety requirements for Rice
Cookers
• Only cook in bowl supplied.
• Do not interfere with the automatic
action of the control lever (4) by
preventing it from switching to the warm
mode.
• Steam can escape from the unit when
the lid (5) is opened.
• Steam will escape from the steam vent
hole (7) during use.
• Exercise caution when handling the rice
cooker as the cooking bowl (10 ) and
accessories get hot during use. These
may remain hot for some time after use.
• To prevent damaging the non stick
coating on the cooking bowl always use
the plastic rice spoon (16) or other
rubber or wood utensils.
• If water is accidently spilled in the outer
bowl area remove the power cord from
the supply and dry. If water has entered
the unit allow it to dry thoroughly before
using the cooker again.
• Always ensure that the heating plate (12)
and the bottom of the cooking bowl are
free from spilled particles before
cooking.
• Keep the heating plate (12) and the
magnetic switch (13) clean and free from
any foreign particles. Always keep the
unit clean.
• Always carry the rice cooker using the
handles (19). Ensure the lid is closed
properly.
• Do not switch the unit on without having
inserted the cooking bowl
• Do not use the rice cooker for deep
frying food and do not let any part of the
rice cooker come into contact with hot
oil.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner or in a heated oven.
• Do not obstruct the steam vent (7) with
any article, for example a piece of cloth,
during the operation. Place the rice
cooker on a level surface.
• The accessible surfaces may become
hot during operation and remain hot for a
period of time afterwards.
• Always use the measuring cup that
comes with your Rice Cooker. Do not
use a standard cup.
Before first use
• Remove all packaging from the
appliance,
• Before first use, wash the cooking bowl,
inner lid, steaming tray, measuring jug
and serving spoon in warm sudsy water,
rinse and dry well.
Use - Cooking Rice
Measure the rice using the measuring cup
(15) provided. Each cup of uncooked rice
normally gives two bowls of uncooked rice.
Do not exceed the quantities indicated on
the inside of the inner pot. Refer to the chart
within this manual for recommended rice
and water quantities.
Before cooking, wash the rice thoroughly
under cold running water to remove excess
starch. Use a colander or fine sieve for this
– do not use the cooking bowl as you may
scratch the non stick coating.
Open the lid (5) by pressing the lid release
button (6).
Add the washed rice to the cooking bowl
and add water. The amount of water
required is indicated on the scale (11) on the
inside of the cooking pot.
Check to ensure the cooking bowl is in
good contact with the heating plate and
close the lid.
Fit the cord set (2) into the appliance inlet in
the rear of the unit and connect the
appliance to a suitable power supply.