Tesco RC16 Electric Rice Cooker User guide

Brand: Tesco

Model: RC16 Electric Rice Cooker

Category: Rice cookers

Type: User guide

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Rice Cooker

USER GUIDE

RC16

Tesco Stores Ltd,

Welwyn Garden City AL7 1GA, U.K.

UK: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with

household waste. Separate disposal facilities exist, for your nearest

facilities. See www.recycle-more.co.uk or in-store for details.

ROI: Produced after 13th August 2005. Waste electrical products

should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle

where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for

recycling advice.

Cooking the Rice

$ Wipe off any spilt water from outside the cooking

pot.

$ Place the glass lid on the pot and ckeck it is firmly

seated.

$ Plug the appliance into the mains and switch on at

the mains point. The “warm” light will come on.

When the Rice Cooker is connected to the mains it

goes into the “warm” state. Plug the appliance in just

before you cook the rice.

$ Press the switch down to start cooking the rice. (If

the switch is not pressed down, the cooker will

remain in the “warm” state).

$ Do NOT open the lid while the rice is cooking!!

$ When the cooking is finished, the switch will pop

up and a click will be heard.

$ The rice cooker will now revert to “warm” status

and keep the rice warm.

$ Allow the rice to “rest” for 10 minutes with the lid

closed. During this period the water vapour

permeates the rice, making it fluffy and

improving the taste.

$ At the end of this period, open the lid and stir the

rice gently but thoroughly with the supplied

spoon or a suitable alternative to prevent the rice

grains from sticking together. NEVER use a metal

spoon or you will damage the non-stick surface.

The rice may now be served, or left to keep warm in

the cooker.

Serving the rice

$ When the rice is ready to serve, disconnect the

appliance from the mains. Serve the rice directly

from the cooker or remove the rice pot using oven

gloves. If you remove the pot, stand it on a flat

heatproof surface.

$ When serving rice, use the spoon provided or a

non-metallic spoon and make sure any grains

that may be adhering to the spoon are all

removed. NEVER use a metal spoon as this will

damage the non-stick surface.

Care and Maintenance

After Use:

$ Unplug the appliance from the mains.

$ Allow the appliance and the pot to cool’

$ Wash the rice pot and lid in warm soapy water.

Residual food can be removed with a rubber

spatula, a cleaning sponge or a cloth. Soak

stubborn food deposits in warm soapy water

before cleaning.

$ Do not use abrasives or abrasive cleaning

compounds either on the inside of the pot or the

appliance body.

$ To remove water spots and other stains from the

appliance body, use a non-abrasive cleaner or

vinegar.

$ Wipe the body of the cooker with a damp cloth

containing a trace of dilute detergent. Remove all

traces of detergent with a cloth damped with

clean water. Dry tthoroughly.

$ Store the assembled cooker away from sources of

heat and moisture and out of the reach of children

and pets.

Maintenance

The cooker operates by contact between the bottom

of the rice pot and the Hot Plate. Deformation in the

Rice pot or foreign material adhering to the underside

of the rice pot or the hot plate affects the transfer of

heat and the rice will be undercooked.

If the hot plate or the underside of the cooker pot is

dirty or discoloured, lightly rub the surface with a

damp plastic scouring pad and dry thoroughly. Ensure

the rice pot base and the cooking plate are completly

dry before operating the cooker.

When the pot is placed in the cooker the thermostat

allows the cooker switch to be moved to the “cook”

position. At the end of cooking or if the pot is removed

the cooker will revert to the “warm” position. Cooker

operation depends on free movement of the

thermostat. If movement is impeded, brush the cavity

around the thermostat with a suitable brush to free it.

WARRANTY

Your appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months

from the date of purchase. If a fault develops during

this period, please return the unit to your nearest

Tesco store together with the original receipt as proof

of purchase. This warranty in no way affects your

consumer rights.

SPECIFICATIONS

Mains Voltage: 220-240 V AC, 50Hz

Mains Power: 420-500 Watts

Capacity: 1.5 Litres

Net Weight: 1.93 kg

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

Hot Plate

Spring

Thermostat

COOK

WARM

“Cook”

Light

“Warm”

Light

Switch

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UNPACKING

Remove all packaging from the appliance and

accessories Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it

please do so according to any recycling regulations.

The packing includes

$ The rice cooker appliance

$ Rice cooking pot and glass lid

$ Spoon and Measuring cup

$ If items are missing or damaged, contact your

nearest Tesco store for assistance.

The inner rice pot of this appliance must

not be used in an oven or on any form of

direct heat to avoid deforming the pot

with the consequent risk of appliance

damage and malfunction. The rice pot

should be used only with this appliance.

USING YOUR RICE COOKER

IMPORTANT NOTE: When switched on for the first

time the appliance may emit a slight odour. This is

normal and will disperse within a few minutes.

Using the appliance for the first time:

$ Wash the rice pot, spoon, measuring cup and

glass lid in hot soapy water. Rinse well in clear

water and dry carefully.

$ Wipe the cooker body with a damp cloth

containing a trace of dilute detergent. Remove all

traces of detergent with a cloth damped with

clean water. Dry thoroughly.

Before using the appliance:

$ Ensure the appliance is stable and well-

supported.

$ Check the lid has no cracks or other visible signs of

damage.

$ Ensure there are no objects in the rice cooker.

RC16 RICE COOKER USER GUIDE

SAFETY GUIDE

Please follow all the safety precautions listed

below for safety and to reduce the risk of injury or

electrical shock.

Read all the instructions carefully before using this

appliance and keep them for future reference.

Retain the manual. If you pass the product on to a

third party, make sure to include this manual.

Unplug the appliance from the mains supply

when not in use, or before cleaning any part of the

appliance.

Allow the appliance to cool fully before cleaning.

This appliance is for household use only.

Do not use the appliance outdoors or in damp or

wet conditions.

Do not immerse the body of the rice cooker or the

electrical cord or plug in liquids.

Do not use the appliance near a source of heat or

on an unstable surface.

Never use the cooker pot to cook food in any form

of oven or on any form of direct heat

Make sure that the power cord does not touch any

hot surface and that it does not overhang the edge

of your work surface.

When unplugging the power cord, hold the plug

top, not the power cord.

Do not use attachments or accessories which are

not recommended by the manufacturer. They may

cause malfunction or injury.

Store the appliance away from direct sunlight and

out of the reach of children.

Use oven gloves to remove the lid or to move the

cooking pot during or immediately after use. RISK

OF BURNS

There are no user serviceable parts in your

appliance. Unauthorised dismantling or servicing

will void the product warranty.

Do not operate the appliance with a damaged

cord or plug or after the appliance or any

component has been damaged. Seek expert

assistance.

Use this appliance only as specified in this

manual.

Use extreme care when moving an appliance

containing hot food or other liquids.

This appliance can be used by children aged from

8 years and above and persons with reduced

physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of

experience and knowledge if they have been

given supervision or instruction concerning use of

the appliance in a safe way and understand the

hazards involved. Children shall not play with the

appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall

not be made by children unless they are older than

8 and supervised .

Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach fo

children less than 8 years.

B U R N S C A N O C C U R F R O M

TOUCHING HOT METAL PARTS,

HOT WATER OR STEAM. EXERCISE

CARE WHEN HANDLING!

ELECTRICAL INFORMATION

Before using this appliance ensure that the

voltage of your electricity supply is the same as

that indicated on the rating plate of the appliance

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

Carry

Handle

Glass Lid

Spring

Thermostat

Hot

Plate

Measuring

Cup

Rice

Spoon

Control

Panel

Cooker

Body

Rice

Pot

Scale

(on inside)

RICE COOKING PROCEDURE

$ Measure the desired amount of rice with the

supplied measuring cup or other suitable

measuring jug. One cup of rice weighs around 150

grammes (0.18 litre).

$ In a separate bowl rinse the rice several times until

the water in the bowl shows relatively clear.

$ Do not rinse rice in the cooking pot. If the pot is

used for washing rice, the bottom may be

deformed which will result in poor conduction

with the heating plate.

$ Make sure the heating plate and the bottom of the

rice pot are clean and free from any particles.

$ Place the rice pot in the cooker.

$ Drain the rice well in a colander

$ Spoon the rice into the rice pot with the provided

spoon or a suitable non-metallic spoon and add

salt to taste.

$ If you wish you may add one teaspoon of vegetable

oil per cup of rice. The oil keeps the rice grains

separate and is recommended with Basmati and

Long Grain Rice.

Adding Water

The simplest method to achieve perfect rice is the

absorption method: the rice is cooked in a measured

amount of water so that by the time the rice is cooked,

all the water has been absorbed. As the water level

drops, trapped steam finishes the cooking.

As a general rule, use 1 cup of rice to 1 ¼ cup of water

for long-grain white rice.

You may need to experiment a little to find the

amount you like best. More water gives you softer,

stickier rice—great for stir-fries. Less water results in

firmer rice, a good style for rice salads.

Keep in mind that you need to adjust water to rice

ratio. Brown rice requires more water. Shorter-grain

rice requires less water.

Warning: Insufficient water can result in burned rice

and damage to the rice cooker.

Warning : Too much water can cause overspill.

Add fresh water to the rice following the guide below. (You may need to slightly adjust the amount of water

due to variations between brands of rice and to suit personal taste).

In the rice pot there are a series of water levels. Do not

add water higher than the maximum line (8 x180ml

measuring cups,1.5 litres ).

Before cooking: stir the rice lightly with a non-

metallic spoon to distribute the salt and any added oil

through the rice.

Rice Type

Ratio Rice:Water

Soak Time Before Cooking

Long grain white rice

1 : 1.25

N/A

Short grain white rice

1 : 1.25

N/A

Thai “Jasmine” rice

1 : 1.25

15 minutes

Basmati rice

1: 1.5

15 minutes

Brown rice (with husk on)

1 : 1.65

60 minutes

Easy cook and speciality rice Follow the instructions on the packet

Tesco RC16 Electric Rice Cooker User guide

Brand: Tesco

Model: RC16 Electric Rice Cooker

Category: Rice cookers

Type: User guide

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