West Bend 88011 User manual

 2010 West Bend

®

, a Brand of Focus Electrics, LLC.

www.focuselectrics.com

ELECTRIC RICE COOKER

/ STEAMER

Instruction Manual

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Important Safeguards ............................................................................................... 2

Before Using for the First Time ................................................................................ 3

Using Your Rice Cooker ........................................................................................... 4

Helpful Hints ............................................................................................................. 6

Cleaning Your Rice Cooker ...................................................................................... 6

Warranty ................................................................................................................... 7

SAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions

and warnings.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be

followed including:

• Read all instructions.

• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

• To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons do not immerse

cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.

• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool

before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance

malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. For service information see

warranty page.

• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics may

cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

• Do not use this appliance outdoors.

• Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

• To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then remove plug from wall outlet.

• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or

other hot liquids.

• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks resulting from becoming

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

• Longer extension cords are available, but care must be exercised in their use.

While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one,

ensure that the marked electrical rating of the extension cord is equal to or

greater than that of the appliance. If the plug is of the grounded type, the

extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord. To avoid pulling, tripping

or entanglement, position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the

edge of the counter, table or other area where it can be pulled on by children or

tripped over.

• 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 fit into a polarized outlet

only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it

still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug

in any way.

• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or

extension cord feels hot.

• Do not use glass cover if chipped, cracked or has deep scratches as weakened

glass can shatter during use. Discard immediately. See Replacement Part

section in this booklet on how to obtain a replacement part.

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•

Use hot pads or oven mitts if you lift or carry the rice cooker base, rice pot,

steam basket, or cover when it is hot.

•

Do not preheat the heating base.

•

Lift cover slowly, directing steam away from you.

•

Set rice pot, steam basket and cover on hot pad, trivet, or other heat resistant

surface. Do not set hot rice pot, steam basket, or cover directly on the counter,

table or other surface.

•

Do not use the rice pot, steam basket or cover on the stove top, under the

broiler, in the freezer, in the microwave or in the oven.

•

Do not run cold water over hot cover, as it may crack or shatter if cooled

suddenly.

•

Never put liquid into the outer heating base. Add liquid only into the inner rice

pot.

•

Never plug rice cooker in without the inner rice cooker pot inside the heating

base.

•

Always keep the space between the inner rice pot and the heating plate of base

clean and free from any foreign particles.

•

For household use only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding. Many

accessory parts are contained within the packaging material.

Wash all parts, except the heating base, in hot, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and

dry.

Glass Cover

Steaming Basket

Rice Cooking Pot

Cook Light

Measuring Cup

Switch Lever

Heating Base

Warm Light

Rice Paddle

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Cooking Rice:

1. Place the heating base on dry, level, heat-resistant surface away from any edge.

2. Before placing the rice cooking pot into the heating base, make sure the heating

plate in the base and outside of the rice pot are clean and dry. Do not let loose

rice or particles fall into the base as this will affect the cooking.

3. Using the rice-measuring cup, add the desired number of cups of rice to the rice

pot first. Add cold water to the corresponding cup level mark on the rice pot.

For instance, if 4 measures of rice are added, fill the rice pot with water to the 4-

cup mark. This is the amount of water needed to cook this amount of rice. Do

not exceed the maximum marking on the rice pot to prevent boil over. **If you

are only cooking rice, remove the steam basket during cooking.

4. Twist the rice pot back and forth to make sure it is in contact with the heating

plate. Place the cover on the pot.

5. Plug into a 120 volt, AC electric outlet only.

6. When plugged in, press the switch lever down. A red “COOK” light will glow

indicating the rice cooker is on. See the cooking chart for approximate cooking

times for different amounts of rice. Brown rice will take longer to cook than

white rice, which is normal. As the rice cooks, steam will come out of the vent.

Do not put the rice cooker directly under a cabinet to prevent possible

damage. Some water may also spit from the cover onto the counter, which is

normal.

7. When done, the rice cooker will automatically switch to the “WARM” setting and

the yellow light will glow. The red “COOK” light will go out and the yellow

“WARM” light will go on. Keep the lid closed for 15 minutes to ensure thorough

cooking. Carefully remove the cover with oven mitts to prevent a steam burn.

Stir the rice with a plastic or wooden spoon before serving. The rice will be kept

warm between 140°F-176°F (60°C-80°C) for serving. The red “COOK” light will

cycle on and off to maintain this temperature. Keep covered as much as

possible to prevent the rice from drying out. If the rice is to be served

immediately, unplug cord from outlet. When less than two cups of rice remain,

turn the unit off by unplugging the cord from the outlet. Use oven mitts to

remove the rice pot. Allow the rice cooker and all parts to cool before cleaning.

RICE MEASURES

WATER

APPROXIMATE COOK TIME

2 To 2 cup level 20-30 minutes

4 To 4 cup level 25-35 minutes

6 To 6 cup level 30-40 minutes

8 To 8 cup level 30-40 minutes

10 To 10 cup level 30-40 minutes

12 To 12 cup level 35-45 minutes

• Do not cook less than 2 measures of rice in the rice cooker.

• It is not recommended to cook instant rice or wild rice in the rice cooker.

• A ¼ teaspoon of added salt will help reduce spitting that may occur.

SPECIAL NOTE:

1 measure of dry rice with 1 measure of water = 2 cups of cooked rice.

Capacity:

12 Cup Rice Cooker = 24 cups of cooked rice

10 Cup Rice Cooker = 20 cups of cooked rice.

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Steaming Vegetables:

1. Clean and prepare your vegetables.

2. Place the heating base on a dry, level, heat-resistant surface away from any

edge.

3. Before placing the rice cooking pot into the heating base, make sure the heating

plate in the base and outside of the rice bowl are clean and dry. Do not let loose

rice or particles fall into the base as this will affect cooking.

4. Place the rice pot into the heating base unit.

5. Add the desired number of water measures according to the length of time the

vegetables are to cook. Use the vegetable steaming chart below as a general

guideline. As you cook with this appliance, adapt the times and measurements

to your own personal tastes.

6. Place the steaming basket into the rice pot.

7. Add the vegetables and put the glass cover onto the appliance.

8. Plug cord into a 120 volt, AC electric outlet only. Press the switch lever down.

The red “COOK” light will glow indicating the rice cooker is on. Set a separate

timer for appropriate cook time as shown in the vegetable steaming chart,

below.

9. When the vegetables are done, use a hot pad or oven mitt to remove the cover

from the steaming basket. Remove the vegetables to a serving container.

Unplug the cord from the outlet. Allow the appliance to cool completely before

cleaning.

VEGETABLE

WATER

MEASURES

APPROX COOK TIME

Acorn Squash, halved 3 28-30 minutes

Asparagus, 1” spears 2 15-17 minutes

Beans: green, wax 2 18-20 minutes

Broccoli, spears 2 13-16 minutes

Brussels Sprouts 2 16-18 minutes

Cabbage, wedges 3 26-30 minutes

Carrots, ½” pieces 2 15-18 minutes

Cauliflower, florettes 2 18-20 minutes

Celery, 1” pieces 2 15-18 minutes

Mushrooms, fresh sliced 2 10-13 minutes

Pea Pods 2 10-14 minutes

Potatoes, (2) halved,

quartered in 2-3” pieces

3 24-26 minutes

Spinach, ½ lb bag 2 10-15 minutes

Zucchini, ½” pieces 2 10-13 minutes

• Approx. Cook Time based on 1lb. of vegetables unless otherwise noted.

Cooking Rice & Steaming Vegetables:

Rice and vegetables can be prepared simultaneously. Follow the instructions for

preparing rice and add 1 lb. of prepared vegetables to the steaming basket. Do not

cook more than 10 cups of rice in the 12 cup model, or 8 cups in the 10 cup model,

as the results may be less than satisfactory. Water amounts may need to be

adjusted to attain desired results.

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The rice-measuring cup included with the rice cooker is based on 5½ ounces

(160ml) rather than a standard 8 ounce (240ml) measuring cup. Depending on

the model of rice cooker you have, your rice cooker can cook either 10 or 12

measures of rice. Do not exceed the maximum capacity of the rice cooker as

this can result in a boil over. Typically, each measure of raw rice will yield about

2 cups of cooked rice. A ¼ teaspoon of added salt will help reduce spitting that

may occur. If rice is not completely cooked, allow to stand covered for 10 to 15

minutes to finish cooking.

•

Use only water to cook the rice. Other liquids can create a boil over.

•

Doneness of the rice can vary depending on quality and type. For firmer rice

use slightly less water, for softer rice, use slightly more water.

•

A thin crust will form on the bottom of the cooked rice, which is normal. This

crust may be eaten if desired.

•

Use the plastic serving spoon or a wooden spoon to stir and serve the rice. Do

not use metal spoons or utensils as damage may occur.

•

Leftover rice can be refrigerated in a separate, covered container for a few days

if desired

.

•

Altitude affects the temperature at which water boils, therefore affecting the

cooking time. It is especially true at high altitudes where longer cooking times

are necessary. Test for the desired consistency when the cooking times

indicated have been reached. As you cook with this appliance, adapt times and

measurements to your own personal tastes.

•

Cut food into uniform pieces and arrange evenly in the steam basket.

•

Do not thaw frozen vegetables before steaming.

•

Stir frozen vegetables halfway through the cooking time for best results.

•

Season the vegetables after steaming.

•

Steaming time is subject to your own personal tastes; whether you prefer

crunchy steamed vegetables or softer vegetables. Adapt steaming times and

measurements to your own personal tastes.

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1. Unplug the cord from the outlet and allow to cool before cleaning.

2. Wash the rice pot, glass cover, steam basket, cup, and spoon using warm, soapy

water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. The rice pot and cover may need to be soaked

to loosen the starch residue. Washing these items in a dishwasher is not

recommended.

3. Wipe surfaces of the heating base with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.

4. Store the rice measuring cup and spoon inside the covered cooker for the next

use.

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RODUCT

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ARRANTY

Appliance 1 Year Limited Warranty

Focus Electrics, LLC (“Focus Electrics”) warrants this appliance from failures in the material

and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase,

provided the appliance is operated and maintained in conformity with the provided Instruction

Manual. Any failed part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge at Focus

Electrics’ discretion. This warranty applies to indoor household use only.

This warranty does not cover any damage, including discoloration, to any non-stick surface of

the appliance. This warranty is null and void, as determined solely by Focus Electrics if the

appliance is damaged through accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, scratching, or if the

appliance is altered in any way.

THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PERFORMANCE, OR

OTHERWISE, WHICH ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. IN NO EVENT SHALL FOCUS

ELECTRICS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES, WHETHER DIRECT, INDIRECT,

INCIDENTAL, FORSEEABLE, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL, ARISING OUT OF OR IN

CONNECTION WITH THIS APPLIANCE.

If you think the appliance has failed or requires service within its warranty period, please

contact the Focus Electrics Customer Service Department at (866) 290-1851, or e-mail us at

[email protected]m. A receipt proving the original purchase date will be required for all

warranty claims, hand written receipts are not accepted. You may also be required to return

the appliance for inspection and evaluation. Return shipping costs are not refundable. Focus

Electrics is not responsible for returns lost in transit.

Valid only in USA and Canada

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EPLACEMENT PARTS

Replacement parts, if available, may be ordered directly from Focus Electrics, LLC several

ways. Order online at www.focuselectrics.com, e-mail service@focuselectrics.com, over the

phone by calling (866)290-1851, or by writing to:

Focus Electrics, LLC

Attn: Customer Service

P. O. Box 2780

West Bend, WI 53095

To order with a check or money order, please first contact Customer Service for an order total.

Mail your payment along with a letter stating the model or catalog number of your appliance,

which can be found on the bottom or back of the unit, a description of the part or parts you are

ordering, and the quantity you would like. Your check should be made payable to Focus

Electrics, LLC.

Your state/province’s sales tax and a shipping fee will be added to your total charge. Please

allow two weeks for processing and delivery.

This manual contains important and helpful information regarding the safe use and care of your

new Focus Electrics product. For future reference, attach dated sales receipt for warranty proof

of purchase and record the following information:

Date purchased or received as gift: _______________________________________________

Where purchased and price, if known: _____________________________________________

Item number and Date Code (shown bottom/back of product):___________________________

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