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LOTUS FOODS STAINLESS STEEL
RICE COOKER & STEAMER
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing the Lotus Foods
Stainless Steel Rice Cooker and Vegetable
Steamer. We travel the world to bring you
heirloom and exotic rices that are hand-
crafted on small family farms. Nutritious
and delicious, these grains are easy to pre-
pare and treasured for their taste, texture,
color and aroma. Whether you are cooking
Lotus Foods rice or other varietals, our
Stainless Steel Rice Cooker and Veg-
etable Steamer is the perfect appliance for
healthy cooking and eating.
Have a rice day!
Ken Lee and Caryl Levine
Founders, Lotus Foods, Inc.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This appliance is for
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
It may be plugged into a
standard electric outlet.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE RICE
COOKER FOR THE FIRST
TIME.
When using electrical appliances,
especially when children are pres-
ent, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk
of re, electric shock, and/or injury to
persons, including the following:
• Do not touch hot surfaces.
• Use potholders when removing
cover or handling hot containers.
• To protect against electric shock,
do not immerse cord, plug or base
unit in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in
use. Allow to cool before cleaning.
• Do not operate appliance with
damaged cord or plug, or after
the appliance malfunctions or has
been damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to authorized
service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by this appli-
ance manufacturer may cause
injury.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge
of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas
or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
• Extreme caution must be used
when moving an appliance con-
taining hot food, water or other
hot liquids.
• Do not use appliance for other
than intended use.
• Lift and open cover carefully to
avoid scalding, and allow water to
drip into unit.
• Do not store any materials other
than the manufacturer’s recom-
mended accessories in this unit
when not in use.
• Never place liquid in the outer pot,
place it only in the inner pot.
• Never try to force cook lever to
stay in the ‘Cook’ position after it
has shifted automatically to the
‘Warm’ position.
• Always place inner pot inside
outer pot before plugging in the
rice cooker.
• When plugging in the cooker,
always be sure inner pot contains
the liquid, or be ready to add oil
or butter immediately to the inner
pot.
• Save these instructions and refer
to them often.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
NOTE: Always wipe down the outer
surface of the inner pot before plac-
ing it inside the cooker. Any moisture
remaining on the inner pot surface
may cause a crackling noise while the
unit is heating up. Except for actual
cooking areas, keep all surfaces dry to
prevent damage to the inner workings
of the appliance while it is in opera-
tion.
A short power- supply cord is pro-
vided to reduce the hazards resulting
from entanglement or tripping over a
longer cord. An extension cord may be
used with care; however, its marked
electrical rating should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of this
appliance. The extension cord should
not drape over the counter or tabletop,
where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over.
POLARIZED PLUG
(FOR 120 VOLTS)
This appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to t into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does
not t fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not t, contact a
qualied electrician. Do not tempt to
modify the plug in any way.
LINE CORD SAFETY TIPS
1. Never pull or yank on the cord or
appliance.
2. To insert plug, grasp it rmly and
guide in into outlet.
3. To disconnect appliance, grasp plug
and remove it from outlet.
4. Before each use, inspect the line
cord for cuts and/or abrasion marks.
If any are found, this indicates that
the appliance should be serviced and
the line cord replaced. Please return
it to an authorized service represen-
tative.
5. Never wrap the cord tightly
around the appliance, as this could
place undue stress on the cord
where it enters the appliance and
cause it to fray and break.
DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCE
IF THE LINE CORD SHOWS
ANY DAMAGE OR IF APPLI-
ANCE WORKS INTERMIT-
TENTLY OR STOPS WORKING
ENTIRELY.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualied
person in order to avoid a hazard.
1. Before placing the inner pot into the cooker, be sure the heating plate and out-
side surface of the inner pot are clean and dry. Do not allow loose rice or food
particles to fall into the outer cooking part. The inner pot must t snugly onto
the heating plate to ensure proper contact for cooking. Place desired amount of
rice into the inner pot. Add cold water to the desired level. Since all varietals of
rice use different rice to water cooking ratios, we recommend that you follow
the cooking directions on the rice bag or box. You may add oil or butter to
prevent the rice from sticking.
NOTE: Measuring cup included with your cooker is not a standard measuring
cup but only 6 oz!
2. Taste and texture of the cooked rice will vary depending on the type of rice
used and the length of cooking time. The amount of water in the inner pot
controls the cooking time. For softer, ufer rice, you may want to add a little
more water; for rmer crunchier rice, add a little less water.
NOTE: When using Lotus Foods rice varietals, it is best to use the amounts of
rice and water provided in the cooking directions. For white rice, Bhutanese
Red Rice, and Jade Pearl Rice™ use 1.5 cups water per one cup of rice; for
brown and Forbidden Rice® use 1.75 cups water per one cup of rice.
HOW TO USE
COVER
OUTER STEAMER
INNER POT
OUTER POT (BASE)
WARM INDICATOR LIGHT
COOK INDICATOR LIGHT
COOK LEVER
MEASURING CUP
SPATULA
3. Whole grain rice (brown and black) will take longer to cook than white rice and
require more water. It is always a good idea to keep the rice on the WARM cycle
for at least 5 minutes to allow the steam to nish cooking the rice.
4. Place the lid on the rice cooker. Plug it into a standard electrical outlet. The
WARM indictor light will come on. Push the ON switch down and the
COOK indicator light will come on. As the rice expands
and cooks, steam will come out of the vent on the lid. Do not place the cooker
directly under your cabinet and take care not to place your hand on top of the
vent as well. Slight spattering along the edges is normal.
NOTE: Cooking will begin only when the ON switch is pushed down and the
inner pot is in position in the unit.
5. When the water has been absorbed, the cooker will automatically switch from
cooking mode to WARM (the warm indicator light will come on) and will
continue until the unit is unplugged. Rice can be kept warm for several hours.
For best results, let the cooked rice sit for at least 5 minutes before stirring or
removing. This allows the steam to nish the cooking process.
NOTE: Do not try to prevent the cooker from switching to the WARM
cycle. Do not immediately depress the switch again after it has begun the
WARM cycle.
6. Fluff rice with a plastic or wooden utensil and if desired, mix in ingredients
such as minced vegetables.
7. When done, unplug the unit. Always clean the cooker thoroughly as soon as
possible after each use.
POINTS TO REMEMBER
• Do not turn on rice cooker when empty of water.
• Avoid placing unit under any wall cabinets when operating, and avoid reach-
ing over the unit when it is operating for much steam is generated.
• Cooking times are estimated and depend on the quantity, size and desired
texture of each rice.
• Cooking times may be shortened or lengthened according to personal taste
• Use hot pads or oven mitts when removing the lid from the rice cooker or
the inner pot from the outer cooker. Open the lid carefully to allow steam to
escape safely.
• Do not use any parts in the microwave or on any cooking/heating surface.
• Unplug when not in use
• Allow the unit to cool before cleaning.
Many other foods may be cooked in the Rice Cooker & Steamer including
meat, sh, poultry, vegetables, or even pudding and cakes. Steam cooking is
quick and easy, and more importantly, it preserves the original avors and
nutritional value.
1. To steam cook add water to the inner pot and place the steaming tray on top of
the inner rim of the pot.
2. Put the food in the steaming tray and place the lid on the cooker.
3. Plug it into a standard electrical outlet. The WARM indictor light will come
on. Push the ON switch down and the COOK indicator light will come on.
As the water boils in the inner pot steam will come out of the vent on the lid.
Do not place the cooker directly under your cabinet and take care not to place
your hand on top of the vent as well.
NOTE: Cooking will begin only when the ON switch is pushed down and the
inner pot is in position in the unit.
4. Steam until done to taste.
NOTE: When steaming vegetables while cooking rice, you may need to
increase the water to rice ratio based on the density of the vegetables you are
steaming.
5. When removing the lid after steaming puddings, custards or cakes, take care
not to allow water droplets from the lid to fall on the food.
NOTE: Steam cooking times will vary depending on the food being cooked
and the desired degree of doneness. Experiment with this healthy method of
cooking by varying the quantity of the water and the cooking time. This will
help you to obtain the best results to suit your individual taste.
OTHER GREAT IDEAS FOR USING YOUR RICE COOKER
AND STEAMER
Lotus Foods Rice Cooker and Steamer cooks to perfection other grains in ad-
dition to rice, such as quinoa (pronounced ‘keen-wa’) and millet. It also steams
artichokes perfectly. Place a washed artichoke with the stem cut in the stain-
less steel inner pot and add 2.5 cups of water. Put the empty vegetable steamer
tray and the lid on the rice pot and press the lever to “cook”. When the water is
evaporated, the lever will ip to “warm”. Unplug the unit and enjoy a perfectly
cooked artichoke. (Note: do not leave the rice cooker on the warm setting after
the water is evaporated or you may risk dry burning the inner pot.)
HOW TO USE STEAMER TRAY
This appliance requires little maintenance. It contains no user serviceable parts.
Never open or remove bottom cover of unit. Do no try to repair appliance your-
self. Refer it to qualied personnel if servicing is needed.
BEFORE WASHING, UNPLUG CORD FROM OUTLET AND ALLOW RICE
COOKER TO COOL. NEVER IMMERSE OUTER POT IN WATER.
TO CLEAN INNER POT, COVER, MEASURING CUP AND SPATULA:
• Wash in hot , soapy water; rinse and dry all parts
• Do not use abrasive cleaners. It is best to rst soak the inner pot in hot
soapy water.
NOTE: You can also make a nice ‘rice tea’ drink while cleaning your cooker
at the same time. Simply put a cup of cold water in the cooker and push the
ON button down to ‘Cook’. Let the water heat up before pushing the ‘Cook’
button up to ‘Warm’. Using a strainer, pour the ‘tea’ into a drinking cup.
Unplug the unit and the pot will easily clean.
• Wash inner pot, cover, measuring cup and spatula in warm, soapy water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly
• Do not use harsh detergent or abrasive cleansers on any parts of the appliance.
• Never immerse outer pot and base in water or any other liquid.
TO STORE: Unplug unit; store in its box in a clean, dry place. Never store it
while it is hot or still plugged in. Make sure to clean before storing. Never wrap
cord tightly around the appliance. Do not put any stress on the cord where it
enters the unit, as it could cause the cord to fray and break.
TIPS FOR KEEPING THE STAINLESS STEEL LOOKING NEW:
To keep the inside of your rice cooker shiny and new, occasionally pour club soda
on a soft cloth and buff. You can also sprinkle all-purpose our on the inside of
the stainless steel inner bowl and vegetable tray and buff with a soft cloth.
CAUTION:
1. To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in removable inner pot.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE BASE, CORD OR PLUG IN WATER OR
OTHER LIQUID.
2. If water should accidentally enter the switch mechanism or spill onto the heat-
ing plate, carefully unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Allow unit to
dry thoroughly before using the appliance again.
CARE AND CLEANING
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