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Presto 05812, Rice Cooker, Rice Cooker/Steamer User manual

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InstructIons
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•Cookswhiteandbrownricetoperfectioneverytime.
•One-touchcontrolforeasyoperation.
•Automaticallyswitchestokeep-warmmodewhencookingis
complete.
•Steamsvegetablesandcooksriceatthesametimeforadded
convenience.
16-Cup Cool Touch Electric
Rice Cooker/Steamer
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un mensaje.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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1. Read all instructions.
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adjustment.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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BEFORE FIRST USE
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
HOW TO USE
Important:





In addition, to prevent electrical shock,


into the rice cooker base.
To Cook Rice:
1. Place the rice cooker on a dry,


position the rice cooker so it is not
directly under cabinets.
2. Open the rice cooker cover by
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place.
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rice.
Note: The rice measuring scoop provided is 180 ml or 6 ounces, the rice industry
standard, rather than 240 ml or 8 ounces.
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*If desired, rice may be rinsed or soaked prior to cooking. See Helpful Hints on page 5.
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Rice
cooker
base
Removable
rice pot

basket
Rice

scoop
Rice paddle

control
Warm
indicator

Cook
indicator

Condensation
collector
Removable
steam vent
Cover
release
button
Water
measurement
lines
Fig. A
Rice
paddle
holder
Cover
handle
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Fig. B

cover
Fig. C
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Important:
Caution:


illuminate.

levels.

Caution:
Note:



is not in use.
WHITE RICE COOKING CHART
RAW WHITE
RICE
WHITE RICE
WATER MARKING
(inside removable pot)
LIQUID
MEASUREMENT
APPROXIMATE
COOKING TIME*
(minutes)
APPROXIMATE
COOKED RICE
YIELD
(6 ounce cup)
2 rice scoops 2 line

19 to 21 
 

20 to 25 
6 rice scoops 6 line

 12 cups
 

 16 cups
BROWN RICE COOKING CHART
RAW BROWN
RICE
BROWN RICE
WATER MARKING
(inside removable pot)
LIQUID
MEASUREMENT
APPROXIMATE
COOKING TIME*
(minutes)
APPROXIMATE
COOKED RICE
YIELD
(6 ounce cup)
2 rice scoops 2 line

31 to 36 
 

 
6 rice scoops 6 line

 12 cups
 

 16 cups


rice into the unit at one time.


To Steam Food:






Caution:


cooker.


To Cook Rice and Steam Food Simultaneously:



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

done at the same time as the rice.


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




is not in use.
STEAMING CHART
 

VEGETABLES SUGGESTED STEAMING TIME*
 12 – 15 minutes
 10 – 12 minutes
 12 – 16 minutes
Carrots, baby cut 
 12 – 15 minutes
 
 
 9 – 11 minutes
FISH/POULTRY
 
 10 – 12 minutes
Chicken, boneless chicken breasts 20 – 25 minutes


5
HELPFUL HINTS

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moisture that has collected. Wash the collector and reinsert it into the rice cooker
base.
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Fig. D
Condensation
collector
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sides
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Vent slots
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