CRC400E - Rice cooker CUISINART - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Rice and Grain Cooker
Brand	Cuisinart
Model	CRC400E
Power Supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Power	Approximately 450 W
Capacity (uncooked rice)	Up to 4 cups (approx. 1.0 L)
Body Material	Brushed Steel
Lid Material	Glass with stainless steel rim
Cooking Bowl Material	Steel with non-stick coating
Steamer Basket	Stainless Steel
Handles	Insulated
Included Accessories	Measuring cup, spatula, steamer basket, retractable power cord
Cooking Functions	Automatic rice and grain cooking, manual cooking for dried legumes and soups, steam cooking
Automatic Keep Warm	Yes, automatic activation at the end of cooking
Automatic Shut-off	Yes, detects complete water absorption
Indicator Lights	Cook and Warm
Cleaning of bowl, basket, and lid	Dishwasher safe or hot soapy water
Body Cleaning	Damp cloth, do not immerse
Safety Instructions	Insulated handles, do not immerse, use on stable surface, keep away from children
Cord Length	Approximately 1 m (estimation)

Frequently Asked Questions - CRC400E CUISINART

How to cook long-grain white rice in the CRC400E cooker?

Measure the amount of rice using the measuring cup (1 cup = 130 g). Place the rice in the cooking bowl and add water up to the mark corresponding to the number of cups (e.g., 4 cups of rice = level 4). Set the switch to the 'I' position and lower the control lever. The red 'Cook' light turns on. At the end of cooking, the appliance automatically switches to keep warm.

Can I steam vegetables at the same time as the rice?

Yes, place the vegetables in the steamer basket and set it on the cooking bowl containing rice and water. Monitor the vegetable cooking. Steaming times depend on the amount of water: approximately 30 minutes for 1 cup of water.

What to do if the rice overflows during cooking?

Check that the amount of ingredients does not exceed the maximum graduation of the cooking bowl. Ensure you use the correct water proportions indicated in the tables.

How to clean the non-stick cooking bowl?

Let the appliance cool down, then clean the cooking bowl, steamer basket, and lid in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher. If food is stuck, soak before cleaning. Do not use abrasive sponges.

Why won't my rice cooker turn on?

Check that the appliance is plugged in and that the cooking bowl is properly placed in its base. Make sure the 'Cook' lever is pressed down (low position). If the problem persists, contact a professional.

Does the keep warm function stay active indefinitely?

As long as the switch is set to 'I', the keep warm function operates. To avoid overheating or unnecessary energy consumption, unplug the appliance after each use.

Can I cook dried legumes (chickpeas, lentils) without soaking?

Some dried legumes require soaking for 6 to 8 hours before cooking. Consult the dried legume cooking table in the manual. It is recommended to cook without the lid to avoid overflowing.

How to set manual cooking for soups?

Use the manual function: place the ingredients in the cooking bowl, add water, then lower the 'Cook' lever. Monitor cooking because the automatic shut-off is not suitable for soups. You can stop manually by raising the lever.

Can the glass lid be placed in the dishwasher?

Yes, the glass lid with stainless steel rim is dishwasher safe. Remove the steam valve before washing if possible.

What is the maximum rice capacity for this cooker?

The cooker can cook up to 4 cups of uncooked rice, about 520 g, which serves 4 to 6 people. The cooking bowl has markings up to level 4.

USER MANUAL CRC400E CUISINART

CRC400E IB 7/04/06 15:39 Page 1

Cuisinart®

A. Assembly 11
B. Operating the appliance - Conversion table for the cup 11
Cooking rice, cereals and pulses 11
Steaming 13

4.Chefs'tipsand hints 14
5. Questions/Answers 14
6. Cleaning and storage 14
7. Safety instructions 15

INHALTSVERZEICHNIS

2. CHARACTERISTIQUES PRODUIT

5. QUESTIONS / REPONSES

You have just acquired a Cuisinart® rice and cereal cooker.

This cooker has a unique design and lets you cook rice and other cereals (bulgur, spelt, quinoa, semolina, etc.) as well as steam foods (fish, chicken, vegetables). Thanks to the automatic warm function, your preparations will always be ready to eat. You can also cook pulses (chick peas, beans, etc.) and prepare soups without the timer. The glass lid lets you keep an eye on the cooking at all times.

2.DESCRIPTION

1. Glass lid with stainless steel rim and steam valve
2. Stainless steel steamer basket
3. Non-stick pot
4. Brushed steel housing
5. Heat-insulated handles
6. On/Off switch
7. Indicator lights for "Cook" and "Warm"
8. Measuring cup (cup)
9. Spatula
10. Retractable cord storage (not shown)

The pot, basket, lid and accessories are dishwasher safe.

3. USE OF THE APPLIANCE

A. ASSEMBLY

Before using the Cuisinart® rice and cereal cooker for the first time, wipe the housing of the appliance with a damp cloth. Wash the lid, the steamer basket, the cooking pot, the measuring cup and the spatula in warm, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Read the section on "cleaning and storage" for more information.

B. OPERATING THE APPLIANCE

The levels printed on the walls of the pot refer only to cooking rice. The word "cup" refers to the measuring cup.

Conversion table for the cup

Cup	Liquids	Rice
1	160 ml	130 g
3/4	120 ml	100 g
1/2	80 ml	65 g
1/4	40 ml	30 g

COOKING RICE, CEREALS AND PULSES

Measure about 50g of rice per person for an accompaniment and 100g of rice for a main course. Measure the amount of rice using the glass measuring cup and poor into the pot.

Add water to the corresponding mark (e.g.: 4 cups rice = level 4 for water).

The markings in litres refer to amounts of water.

Put On/Off switch into the "I" position and press the control at the base: the red indicator light for the "Cook" function will light.

The cooking begins...

Cooking table for long-grain white rice

Long white rice	Cups	Cups water	Servings
130 g	1	1	1 to 2
260 g	2	2	2 to 3
390 g	3	3	3 to 4
520 g	4	4	4 to 6

Automatic Warm

When cooking has finished, the rice cooker will detect the total water absorbed and automatically switches to "warm". The control returns to the high position and the "warm" indicator light goes on. The rice is, thus, always ready to eat. The rice cooker remains in the "warm" setting until the On/Off switch is put into the "0" position. It is possible to activate the "warm" setting by raising the control and this can be used to reheat food.

Cooking table for various kinds of rice

To cook other kinds of rice perfectly, here are the appropriate amounts of water:

Basmati, Thai, Surinam rice	Cups	Cups water	Servings
130 g	1	2	1 to 2
260 g	2	3	2 to 3
390 g	3	5	3 to 4
520 g	4	6	4 to 6
Round grain sushi rice, sticky rice	Cups	Cups water	Servings
130 g	1	2	1 to 2
260 g	2	3	2 to 3
390 g	3	4	3 to 4
520 g	4	5	4 to 6

Wild rice, arborio rice	Cups	Cups water	Servings
130 g	1	2	1 to 2
260 g	2	4	2 to 4
390 g	3	5	4 to 6

Cooking table for various cereals

Soft wheat, bulgur, quinoa	Cups	Cups water	Servings
150 g	1	1	1 to 2
300 g	2	2	2 to 4
450 g	3	4	4 to 6

Semolina	Cups	Cups water	Servings
120 g	1	1	1 to 2
240 g	2	2	2 to 3
360 g	3	3	3 to 4
480 g	4	4	4 to 6

N.B. Add one soupspoon of olive oil per cup of semolina.

Cooking table for various pulses

When cooking pulses, the automatic stop function cannot be used because the pulses must soak in their cooking juices to prevent them from drying out. Some pulses should soak in water for 6 to 8 hours before cooking to rehydrate.

For the following tables, the pulses were measured in cups before rehydration. It is better to cook them without the rice cooker lid on to prevent boiling over resulting from the scum produced during cooking.

Chick peas, lentils	Cups	Cups water	Cooking time	Servings
120 g	1	3	40 min	1 to 2
260 g	2	5	45 min	2 to 4
390 g	3	6	45 min	4 to 6

White haricot coco beans	Cups	Cups water	Cooking time	Servings
120 g	1	4	1 h	2 to 3
260 g	2	5	1 h	3 to 4
390 g	3	7	1 h	4 to 6

White haricot Soisson beans	Cups	Cups water	Cooking time	Servings
120 g	1	4	1 h 30'	1 to 2
260 g	2	5	1 h 30'	2 to 4
360 g	3	7	1 h 30'	4 to 6

STEAMING

Pour the desired amount of water into the inner pot. The amount of water determines the cooking time for steaming. (See table opposite) Put the food in the steamer basket and place this on top of the inner pot.

The vegetables should be washed and peeled first.

Place the lid on top, put the On/Off switch into the "l" position and press the control at the base (as described for cooking rice).

When the water has evaporated, the appliance will automatically switch to "warm" and the indicator light will turn on. Use oven gloves to lift the steamer basket. It is possible to steam food while cooking rice. This does require keeping an eye on the food.

Steaming table

The amount of water in the pot determines the cooking time. As a guide, for 160ml water (1 cup), the cooking time will be about 30 minutes, for 80ml (1/2 cup), it will be 15 minutes, etc.

Food	Amount	Notes	Cups water	Cooking time
Asparagus	125 g	In 10 cm lengths	50 ml	12 min
Broccoli	200 g	Florets	40 ml	10 min
Carrots	300 g	Cut in pieces	80 ml	15 min
Cauliflower	300 g	Florets	80 ml	15 min
Courgettes	300 g	Cut in pieces	50 ml	12 min
Green beans	200 g	Whole, fine	80 ml	15 min
Potatoes	300 g	Cut in half	100 ml	20 min
Peas	200 g	Fresh or frozen	80 ml	15 min
Leeks	250 g	In 10 cm lengths	100 ml	20 min
Artichoke	300 g	Medium sized- hearts	100 ml	20 min
Fish	300 g	Average-sized fillets	80 ml	15 min
Shellfish	300 g	Cockles, clams,...	100 ml	20 min
Scallops	200 g	Fresh	60 ml	10 min
Shrimp, gambas	300 g	Shelled	80 ml	15 min
Hard-boiled eggs	5 eggs	Fresh, medium	80 ml	15 min
Soft-boiled eggs	5 eggs	Fresh, medium	40 ml	7 min
Chicken	300 g	Escalopes, filets	100 ml	20 min
Sausage, black pudding	400 g	Fresh, whole	160 ml	30 min
Chinese ravioli	200 g	Fresh	80 ml	15 min

4. CHEF'S TIPS AND HINTS

• Cooking time for steaming may vary slightly depending on the size of the food. The amount of water will therefore need to be adjusted.
• If the steaming ends before the food is cooked properly, add some cold water to the inner pot, replace the food and cover.
• Smaller foods cook more quickly than larger. We recommend that you cook food of the same size together for even cooking.
• Carefully wash the rice several times in water and drain. Cooking will be perfect.
• At the end of cooking, when the rice is done and the "warm" setting is on, stir the rice and leave in the automatic cooker a few minutes longer for perfect cooking.
• To flavour and add taste to the preparations, add onion, thyme, bay leaves, cloves when cooking white haricot beans, lentils, etc.

5. QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

What do I do if...	Answers :
the preparation boils over dur- ing cooking?	Make sure the ingredients do not exceed the maximum level in the pot.
the food isn't cooked enough?	There is not enough water for cooking. Add water and begin cooking again.
the rice cooker is still warm after several hours?	As long as the cooker is plugged in, the "warm" function stays on. Unplug the rice cooker after each use.
my rice cooker doesn't work?	Make sure the appliance is plugged in and that the pot is in its base, then that the "cook" function is properly engaged.
my rice cooker stopped during cooking?	The pot was lifted or taken out while the appliance was operating. Re-set to "cook".

6. CLEANING AND STORAGE

When you have finished cooking, put the On/Off switch into the "0" position, unplug the cord and allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning.

• The pot, steamer basket and lid may be washed in warm, soapy water or in the dishwasher.
• If food sticks to the sides, fill the pot and bowl with warm, soapy water and allow to soak before cleaning. Do not use scouring pads or abrasive soaps that could damage the coating.
• To clean the appliance housing, use a damp cloth and a little soft detergent. Do not use scouring pads or abrasive soaps.

DO NOT IMMERSE THE APPLIANCE HOUSING IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.

7. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• When using the appliance, wear protective or oven gloves to handle it.
• Handle the cooking bowls with care when they are filled with hot liquids.
• Never place the appliance on or near a source of heat. Do not place it on heat-sensitive surfaces or near inflammable materials.
• Never place anything on the appliance when it is in use.
• The cooker generates steam. Leave enough space between the cooker and walls or furniture. Do not place the cooker below wall-mounted kitchen elements.
• Do not allow the cord to hang over the side of the counter or come in contact with hot surfaces.
• Do not immerse in water or any other liquid.
• Always unplug the appliance after use and before cleaning. Never leave the appliance plugged in and unattended. To unplug, pull on the plug, never on the cord.
• Be particularly careful if the appliance is used in the presence of children. Store outside the reach of children. Do not let children use the cooker.
• Do not use the appliance if it has fallen or if it appears to have been damaged.
• Stop using the appliance immediately if the cord is damaged. The cord must be replaced by a professional.
• Do not repair any part of the appliance yourself.
• Any use of accessories not recommended or not sold by Cuisinart® may cause fire, electrocution and risk of injury.
• This appliance meets the standards recommended under Directives 89/336/EEC (electromagnetic compatibility) and 73/23/EEC (safety of domestic electrical equipment), as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC (CE marking).

• Only use this appliance for cooking, following the instruction in this booklet.

• Do not use outdoors.

• This appliance is for household use only.

DISCARDING END-OF-LIFE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT In everybody's interest and to participate actively in protecting the environment:

• Do not discard these items with your household waste.
• Use return and collection systems available in your country.

Some materials can in this way be recycled or recovered.

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