Tefal RK740565 User manual

Category
Rice cookers
Type
User manual
Spherical Pot Rice Cooker
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CONTROL PANEL
DESCRIPTION
1 Steam basket
2 Graduation for water and rice
3 Removable pot
4 Measuring cup
5 Rice spoon
6 Soup spoon
7 Lid
8 Removable inner lid
9 Micro pressure valve
10 Lid opening button
11 Handle
12 Control panel
a Cooking progress indicator
b “+” key
c “Keep warm / Cancel”
indicator
d “Keep warm / Cancel” key
e “Preset / Timer” key
f “-” key
g “Rice” indicator
h “Rice” key
i “Start” indicator
j “Start” key
k “Menu” key
l “Congee” indicator
m “Congee” key
13 Housing
14 Power cord
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and follow the instructions for use. Keep
them safe.
This appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or a separate remote-
control system.
This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8years and above if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and if they understand the
hazards involved.Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless they are
older than 8 years and supervised. Keep the
appliance and its cord out of reach of children
aged less than 8years.
Appliances can be used by 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.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
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or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
As this appliance is for household use only, it is
not intended for use in the following applications
and the guarantee will not apply for:
Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments
Farm houses
By clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments
Bed and breakfast type environments
If your appliance is fitted with a removable
power cord: if the power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by a special cord or unit available
from a authorised service centre.
If your appliance is fitted with fixed power
cord: a if the power supply cord is damage,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the
manufacturer’s after-sales service department
or similarly qualified person in order to avoid any
danger.
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The appliance must not be immersed in water or
any other liquid.
Use a damp cloth or sponge with diswashing liquid
to clean the accessories and parts in contact with
the aliments. Rince with a damp cloth or sponge.
Drying accessories and parts in contact with food
with a dry cloth.
If the symbol is marked on the appliance, this
symbol means “Caution: surfaces may become
hot during use”.
Caution: the surface of heating element is subject
to residual heat after use.
Caution: risk of injury due to improper use of the
appliance.
Caution: if your appliance has a removable power
cord, do not spill liquid on the connector.
Always unplug the appliance:
immediately after use
when moving it
prior to any cleaning or maintenance
if it fails to function correctly
Burns can occur by touching the hot surface of
the appliance, the hot water, steam or the food.
During cooking, the appliance gives out heat and
steam. Keep face and hands away.
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Do not get face and hands close to the steam
outlet. Do not obstruct the steam outlet.
For any problems or queries please contact our
Customer Relations Team or consult our web site.
The appliance can be used up to an altitude of
4000m.
For your safety, this appliance complies with the safety regulations and
directives in effect at the time of manufacture (Low-voltage Directive,
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Food Contact Materials Regulations,
Environment…).
Check that the power supply voltage corresponds to that shown on the
appliance (alternating current).
Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country
other than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an approved
service centre.
CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY
Do not use the appliance if:
the appliance or the cord is damaged
the appliance has fallen or shows visible damage or does not work
properly
In the event of the above, the appliance must be sent to an approved
Service Centre. Do not take the appliance apart yourself.
Do not leave the cord hanging
Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket.
Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability for doing so, only
use an extension lead which is in good condition, has an earthed plug
and is suited to the power of the appliance.
Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.
USING
Use a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from any water
splashes.
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PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Your appliance has been designed to run for many years. However,
when you decide to replace it, remember to think about how you can
contribute to protecting the environment.
Before discarding your appliance you should remove the battery from
the timer and dispose of it at a local civic waste collection centre
(according to model).
Environment protection first!
Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or
recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
Do not allow the base of the appliance to come into contact with water
Never try to operate the appliance when the bowl is empty or without
the bowl.
The cooking function/knob must be allowed to operate freely. Do not
prevent or obstruct the function from automatically changing to the
keep warm function.
Do not remove the bowl while the appliance is working.
Do not put the appliance directly onto a hot surface, or any other source
of heat or flame, as it will cause a failure or danger.
The bowl and the heating plate should be in direct contact. Any object or
food inserted between these two parts would with the correct operation.
Do not place the appliance near a heat source or in a hot oven, as
serious damage could result.
Do not put any food or water into the appliance until the bowl is in
place.
Respect the levels indicated in the recipes.
Should any part of your appliance catch fire, do not attempt to put it
out with water. To smother the flames use a damp teatowel.
Any intervention should only be made by a service centre with original
spare parts.
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BEFORE THE FIRST USE
Unpack the appliance
Remove the appliance from the packaging and unpack all the accessories
and printed documents.
Open the lid by pushing the opening button on the housing – fig.1.
Read the Instructions and carefully follow the operation method.
Clean the appliance
Remove the pot – fig.2, the inner lid and the pressure valve – fig.3a and
3b.
Clean the pot, the valve and the inner lid with a sponge and washing
up liquid.
Wipe the outside of the appliance and the lid with a damp cloth.
Dry off carefully.
Put all the elements back in their original position. Install the inner lid
in the right positions on the top lid of machine. Then, put the inner
lid behind the 2 ribs and push it on the top until it’s fixed. Install the
detachable cord into the socket on the cooker base.
FOR THE APPLIANCE AND ALL FUNCTIONS
Carefully wipe the outside of the pot (especially the bottom). Make sure
that there are no foreign residues or liquid underneath the pot and on
the heating element – fig.5.
Place the pot into the appliance, making sure that it is correctly
positioned – fig.6.
Make sure that the inner lid is correctly in position.
Close the lid in place with a sound of “click”.
Install the power cord into the socket of the multicooker base and then
plug into the power outlet. The appliance will ring a long sound “Bip”,
all the indicators on the control box will light up for an instant. The rice
cooking mode is set the default cooking program.
Do not touch the heating element when the product is plugged or after
cooking. Do not carry the product in use or just after cooking.
This appliance is only intended for indoor use.
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Never place your hand on the steam vent during cooking, as there is a
danger of burns – fig.10.
After start the cooking, if you wish to change the selected cooking
menu because of an error, press “Keep Warm / Cancel” key and re-
choose the menu you want.
You can stop the cooking by pressing “Keep warm / Cancel” or
“Start / Stop” key.
Only use the inner pot provided with the appliance.
Do not pour water or put ingredients in the appliance without the pot
inside.
The maximum quantity of water + ingredient should not exceed the
highest mark inside the pot - fig.7.
CONTROL PANEL
How to use the buttons on your Rice cooker:
1. “Start” button: Press to enable rice mode and start the cooking
process.
The cooking progress indicator shows the cooking progress (Preheat
Soaking Heating Soaking Boil Simmer Keep warm).
2. “Rice cooking” and “Congee” keys:
Press the rice button to enable rice mode. Cooking will start after
approximately 5 seconds when you hear a beep.
Press the congee button to enable congee mode. Cooking will start after
approximately 5 seconds when you hear a beep.
3. “Menu” key: Press to select the following modes:
“Quick Porridge Soup Small quantity Steam Dessert”.
The corresponding indicator will turn on.
4. “Preset / timer” key” button:
Timer: You can adjust the cooking time for congee, porridge, soup, steam
and cake modes. When you select a cooking mode, the default cooking
time will be shown on the digital display. Press the “Preset/timer” key
once (the timer indicator will turn on), and then use the +/- buttons to
adjust the cooking time.
Preset: Available for all cooking modes (except Dessert mode). After
selecting the desired cooking mode, press the “Preset / timer” key button
twice (the preset indicator will turn on), and then use the +/- buttons to
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COOKING PROGRAM TABLE
set the timer. Cooking will begin after the preset time has elapsed.
The maximum start delay is 24 hours. If the preset time is shorter than
the cooking time, cooking will start immediately.
5. “+”/-” keys: Use these buttons to adjust the cooking time (+/- 1 min)
and preset time (+/- 10 mins). You cannot adjust the cooking time in
Dessert mode.
6. “Keep warm/cancel” key:
In standby mode, press the keep warm/cancel key to heat your food and
keep it warm. The remaining heat time will be indicated on the display
and the keep warm indicator will turn on. The maximum keep warm
time is 24 hours.
Press the keep warm/cancel key to stop the cooking process or cancel all
settings. The Rice cooker will return to standby mode.
Before cooking, measuring the rice with measuring cup and rinse it
except risotto rice.
Put the rinsed rice well distributed around the whole surface of the pot.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR BEST RICE COOKING
Programs
Cooking time
Temperature
default(ºC)
Keep
warm
Default time Time setting
Rice
cooking
Rice auto auto *
Quick auto auto *
Small quantity auto auto *
Porridge 1h 45-1h10min auto *
Congee 1h30min 1h-2h auto *
Soup 2h 1h30min-3h auto *
Steam 1h 30min-1h30min auto *
Dessert 40min 40min-2h 130 ºC *
Keep warm auto auto 70 ºC *
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COOKING GUIDE FOR WHITE RICE - 8 cups
Measuring
cups
Weight of rice
Water level in the pot
(+ rice)
Serves
2 300 g 2 cup mark 3pers.-4pers.
4 600 g 4 cup mark 5pers.-6pers.
6 900 g 6 cup mark 8pers.-10pers.
8 1200 g 8 cup mark 13pers.-14pers.
COOKING GUIDE FOR OTHER TYPES OF RICE
Type of rice
Measuring
cup of rice
Weight
of rice
Water level in
the pot (+ rice)
Serves
Round white
rice (Italian
rice - often a
stickier rice)
6 870 g 6 cup mark 7per.-8per.
Whole grain
Brownrice
6 887 g 6 cup mark 7per.-8per.
Risotto rice
(Arboriotype)
6 870 g 6 cup mark 7per.-8per.
Glutinous rice 6 736 g 5 cup mark 7per.-8per.
Brown rice 6 840 g 6 cup mark 7per.-8per.
Japanese rice 6 900 g 6 cup mark 7per.-8per.
Fragrant rice 6 870 g 6 cup mark 7per.-8per.
Fill it with water to the corresponding water level (The graduations in
cups).
When the rice is ready, when the “Keep Warm” indicator light is on, stir
the rice and then leave it in the rice cooker for a few minutes longer in
order to get perfect rice with separated grains.
This table below gives a guide to cook rice :
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When the appliance is plugged, the rice cooker is on rice cooking
function. When you press Menu key, the rice cooker select Quick
Porridge Soup Small quantity Steam Dessert
The screen displays the default cooking time of each function (Rice
cooking, Quick rice and Small quantity cooking display “ ”), “Start”
key light flickers.
Note:
You can long press the “Menu” key to cancel the “bip” sound if needed
(until the long bip sound).
If you want to add bip , you have to press a second time on “Menu”
key.
MENU KEY
Place the appliance on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away
from water splashes and any other sources of heat.
Press “Rice” key to enter into rice cooking function.
Pour the required quantity of rice into the pot using the measuring cup
provided – fig.8. Then fill with cold water up to the corresponding “CUP”
mark printed in the pot – fig.9.
Close the lid.
Note: Always add the rice first otherwise you will have too much water.
Press “Start” key, the rice cooker enters into “Rice” cooking status, the light
of “Start” lights up, the screen flickers “ ”.
In rice mode, the cooking progress indicator will show the cooking
progress: Preheat Soaking Heating Soaking Boil Simme
Keep warm.
At the end of cooking, the buzzer will ring three “bip”, the rice cooker will
enter keep warm status with the “Keep Warm” indicator turning on and
the screen will start to count the time of keeping warm.
RICE COOKING FUNCTION
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QUICK FUNCTION
Press “Menu” key to select function “Quick”. The screen displays “ ”,
the light of “Start” flickers. Then press “Start” key. The rice cooker enters
into “Quick” cooking status, the light of “Start” lights up, the screen
flickers “--”.
In quick mode, the cooking progress indicator will show the cooking
progress: Preheat Soaking Heating Soaking Boil Simmer
Keep warm
At the end of cooking, the buzzer will ring three “bip”, the rice cooker will
enter keep warm status with the “Keep Warm” indicator turning on and
the screen will start to count the time of keeping warm.
SMALL QUANTITY
Press «Menu» key to select function «Small quantity». The screen displays
”, the light of “Start” flickers. Then press “Start” key. The rice cooker
enters into «Small quantity» cooking status, the light of “Start/Stop”
lights up, the screen flickers “ ”.
In Small quantity mode, the cooking progress indicator will show the
cooking progress: Preheat Soaking Heating Soaking Boil
Simmer Keep warm
At the end of cooking, the buzzer will ring three “bip”, the rice cooker will
enter keep warm status with the “Keep Warm” indicator turning on and
the screen will start to count the time of keeping warm.
Brown rice is not available for “Small quantity” function.
CONGEE FUNCTION
Press “Congee” key to select function “Congee”. The screen displays the
default cooking time, the light of “Start” flickers.
You can change the cooking time by pressing “Preset / Timer” key first
and then press “+” and “−” keys.
Press “Start” key. The rice cooker enters into “Congee” cooking status
with the light of “Start” lighting up and the screen displaying the
remaining cooking time.
At the end of cooking, the buzzer will ring three “bip”, the rice cooker will
enter keep warm status with the “Keep Warm” indicator turning on and
the screen will start to count the time of keeping warm.
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PORRIDGE FUNCTION
Press “Menu” key to select function “Porridge”. The screen displays the
default cooking time, the light of “Start” flickers red.
You can change the cooking time by pressing “Preset / Timer” key first
and then press “+” and “−” keys.
Press “Start” key. The rice cooker enters into “Porridge” cooking status
with the light of “Start” lighting up and the screen displaying the
remaining cooking time.
At the end of cooking, the buzzer will ring three “bip”, the rice cooker will
enter keep warm status with the “Keep Warm” indicator turning on and
the screen will start to count the time of keeping warm.
SOUP FUNCTION
Press “Menu” key to select function “Soup”. The screen displays the
default cooking time, the light of “Start” flickers red.
You can change the cooking time by pressing “Preset / Timer” key first
and then press “+” and “−” keys.
Press “Start” key. The rice cooker enters into “Soup” cooking status with
the light of “Start” lighting up and the screen displaying the remaining
cooking time.
At the end of cooking, the buzzer will ring three “bip”, the rice cooker will
enter keep warm status with the “Keep Warm” indicator turning on and
the screen will start to count the time of keeping warm.
STEAM FUNCTION
Press “Menu” key to select function “Steam”. The screen displays the
default cooking time, the light of “Start” flickers red.
You can change the cooking time by pressing “Preset / Timer” key first
and then press “+” and “−” keys.
Press “Start” key. The rice cooker enters into “Steam” cooking status with
the light of “Start” lighting up and the screen displaying the remaining
cooking time.
At the end of cooking, the buzzer will ring three “bip”, the rice cooker will
enter keep warm status with the “Keep Warm” indicator turning on and
the screen will start to count the time of keeping warm.
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ENDESSERT FUNCTION
Press “Menu” key to select function “Dessert”. The screen displays the
default cooking time, the light of “Start” flickers red.
You can change the cooking time by pressing “Preset / Timer” key first
and then press “+” and “−” keys.
Press “Start” key. The rice cooker enters into “Dessert” cooking status
with the light of “Start” lighting up and the screen displaying the
remaining cooking time.
At the end of cooking, the buzzer will ring three “bip”, the rice cooker will
enter keep warm status with the “Keep Warm” indicator turning on and
the screen will start to count the time of keeping warm.
Press “Keep warm / Cancel” key under standby status, the light of “Keep
warm / Cancel” key flickers, the screen shows “00:00” and the screen will
start to count the time of keeping warm.
Press “Keep warm / Cancel” key under function setting or cooking status
will cancel all setting data and back to standby status.
Recommendation: in order to keep the food in good taste, please limit
the holding time within 12h.
KEEP WARM/CANCEL FUNCTION
The preset time corresponds to the time for end of cooking.
This function is available for all functions except “Dessert”.
To use the preset function, choose a cooking program. Then, press the
key “Preset / Timer” and choose the delayed time. Press “+” and “−” keys
to adjust the delayed start time. The default preset time will change
depending on the selected cooking time. The Range of preset is from 1
up to 24 hours.
When you have chosen the required preset time, press the “Start” key to
enter cooking status, the light of “Start” lights up and screen will display
the number of time you have chosen and preset pictogram lights up.
When preset pictogram disappears the rice cooker enters into cooking
Status and timer pictogram will lights up.
PRESET FUNCTION
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Open the lid – fig.1.
Glove must be used when manipulating the cooking pot and steam
basket – fig.11.
Serve the food using the spoon provided with your appliance and reclose
the lid.
24 hours is the maximum keeping warm time.
Press “Keep warm / Cancel“ to stop the keep warm status.
Unplug the appliance.
ON COMPLETION OF COOKING
To ensure the rice cooker is unplugged and completely cooled down
before cleaning and maintenance.
It is strongly advised to clean the appliance after each use with a
sponge – fig.12.
The pot, the cup and the rice and soup spoons are dishwasher safe -
fig.13.
Pot, steam basket
Scouring powders and metal sponges are not recommended.
If food has stuck to the bottom, you may put water in the pot to soak
for a while before washing.
Dry the pot carefully.
Taking care of the pot
For the pot, carefully follow the instructions below:
To ensure the maintenance of pot quality, it is recommended not to cut
food in it.
Make sure you put the pot back into the rice cooker.
Use the plastic spoon provided or a wooden spoon and not a metal type
so as to avoid damaging the pot surface – fig.14.
To avoid any risk of corrosion, do not pour vinegar into the pot.
The color of the pot surface may change after using for the first time or
after longer use. This change in color is due to the action of steam and
water and does not have any effect on the use of the rice cooker, nor
is it dangerous for your health. It is perfectly safe to continue using it.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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Cleaning the micro pressure valve
When clean the micro-pressure valve, please remove it from the lid –
fig.15 and open it by rotating in the direction of “open” – fig.16a and
16b. After cleaning it, please wipe dry it and meet the two triangle in
the two parts together and rotate it in the direction of “close”, then put
it back to the lid of the rice cooker – fig.18a and 18b.
Cleaning the inner lid
Remove the inner lid by pushing outwards with both hands. Clean it with
a sponge and washing up liquid (fig.17). Then wipe dry and put it back
behind the 2 ribs and push it on the top until it’s fixed.
Cleaning and care of the other parts of the appliance
Clean the outside of the Rice Cooker – fig.19, the inside of the lid and
the cord with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use abrasive products.
Do not use water to clean the interior of the appliance body as it could
damage the heat sensor.
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Malfunction
description
Causes Solutions
Any indicator
lamp off and no
heating.
Appliance not plugged.
Check the power cord is
plugged in the socket and
on the Mains.
Any indicator
lamp off and
heating.
Problem of the
connection of the
indicator lamp or
indicator lamp is
damaged.
Send to authorized
service center for repair.
Steam leakage
during using
Lid is badly closed.
Open and close again
the lid.
Micro pressure valve
not well positioned or
uncomplete.
Stop the cooking (unplug
the product) and check
the valve is complete
(2parts locked together)
and well positioned.
Lid or micro pressure
valve gasket is
damaged.
Send to authorized
service center for repair.
Rice half cooked
or overtime
cooking.
Too much or not
enough water
compared to rice
quantity.
Refer to table for water
quantity.
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Tefal RK740565 User manual

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