KRC118 - Rice cooker KeMar - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KRC118 KeMar

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Premium Reiskocher KRC-118

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Table of Contents: Page

1. Important safety instructions ..... 19
2. Special notes on the power cable/ electrical requirements ..... 21
3. Before first use 21
4. Description and function of the parts ..... 22
5. Quick reference guide – in just a few steps to the perfect preparation ..... 23
6. Cleaning and maintenance 26
7. Customer service / Guarantee 27

Health through Innovation

In order to cook rice or steam vegetables on a rice cooker, one must follow different principles than those of conventional rice cooking. The rice or vegetables are specially prepared to get an intense flavor. The steaming function preserves the vitamins in fishes and vegetables, preserving their natural flavor and nutritional value and preventing the generation of harmful compounds. Use fresh ingredients whenever possible to get a healthy and balanced meal.

Dear Customer,

Your new rice cooker helps you prepare delicious meals in no time. The rice cooker is easy to handle and simple to clean, due to its inner pot with non-stick coating.

On our website, you will find recipes and useful tips for an easy introduction to cooking.

This item has integrated safety devices. You should nevertheless read the safety instructions carefully and only use the item as described in this manual, in order to avoid incidental injuries or damages.

Keep this manual for further use. In case the item is passed on, this manual has to be passed on as well.

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1. Safety Instructions

Intended Use

The rice cooker is suitable for the preparation of meals in a water bath.

It is not suitable for roasting food.

It is exclusively designed for the private household and it is not intended for commercial purposes.

The manufacturer does not accept any liability in the case of improper use caused by failure to observe this instruction manual.

In order to avoid hazards, only customer service is authorized to carry out repairs at the item.

The important precautions described within this section must be followed carefully to prevent the possibility of fire, electrical shock, personal injuries and/or property

damage:

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1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch HOT surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electrical shock, and personal injury, do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug unit from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
   Allow to cool before attaching or removing parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to an authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not force any foreign objects, such as pins and wires, into any openings.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.

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

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

12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other liquids.
13. Do not clean the appliance with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive material.
14. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the switch to its „OFF“ position then remove the plug from wall outlet.
15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. This product is designed for household use only.
16. Use only the appropriate Volt AC electrical current.
17. Always keep the power supply plug clean.
18. Plug the appliance into a single electrical outlet only.
19. Make sure that the power supply plug is firmly inserted all the way into the electrical outlet.
20. Do not attempt to plug in or unplug with wet hands.
21. Do not touch the steam vent.
22. Do not handle the power supply cord in a rough manner
23. Grasp only the plug when unplugging the power supply cord.
24. Do not shake the appliance by the handle.
25. Do not touch the metal part on the inside of the lid or inner lid during or immediately after operation.
26. Do no operate the appliance near flames or wet areas.
27. Do not operate the appliance on an unstable surface or on any surface that is not resistant to head.
28. Do not touch the Lid Release button while carrying the appliance.
29. Do not use any Inner Pot other than provided.
30. Do not place the appliance near walls or furniture (within 12"/30cm).
31. Do not place the appliance in the locations where hot cooking oil may splash onto the appliance or where the appliance is exposed to direct sunlight.
32. Do not place a cloth or towels over the appliance during operation.
33. Remove all foreign substances before using appliances.

2. Special Cord Set Instructions

A A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risks of becoming entagged in or tripping over a longer cord.
B Extension cords are available and may be uses if care is exercised in their use.
C If extension cord is used:

(1) The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.

(2) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

Warning Risk of electric shock. Only use grounded outlets. Do not remove the grounding connection. Do not use any adapters. Do not use any extension cables. Failure to observe these instructions may result in lethal injuries, fire or electric shock.

3. Before first use

Remove the unit from packaging. HAZARD FOR CHILDREN – risk of death due to choking/swallowing of packaging. Keep packaging away from children. Dispose of it immediately.

Disconnect the power plug from the socket.

Clean the container with hot water and a bit of detergent prior to first use. Wipe the pot dry with a cloth.

Do not immerse electrical components under water!

Wipe the lid only with a damp cloth and then let it dry.

4. Description and function of the parts

The operation is very simple. Familiarize yourself below with the device and the control panel.

Steam outlet Opening button KeMar Display KOCHEN WARM HALTEN Cook (KOCHEN) / Keep warm (WARM HALTEN) Switch

Dispay:

KeMar KOCHEN WARM HALTEN Keep warm indicator Cook indicator

The appliance's heat-retention feature ALWAYS activates after the cooking time expires. To turn off the appliance completely, please ALWAYS disconnect the plug from the power source.

5. Quick reference guide

Preparing the dishes.

Follow the instructions to prepare the dishes.

Always make sure that dishes to be prepared are always fresh and of high quality.

Always make sure that meat, fish, seafood and poultry, for example, have been stored at temperatures below 5°C before use. Before use, vacuum bags have to be clean and unused in order to avoid impurities. Always prepare food only on clean working surfaces.

Wash your hands thoroughly before preparation.

Prepare the dishes in the correct size (thickness) and at the right temperature.

Cooking rice

Don't use rice bags or any ingredient that may generate foam, like cream, eggs and liquid dairies. Such might leak and damage the equipment and generate electric shock risks.

Make sure that no liquid or rice fall to the heating tray. The heating tray must be kept constantly dry and clean. Don't use vinegar, as it might damage the inner pot and the heating tray. Make sure that the steam separator is positioned correctly before turning on the device.

Use the following as a GUIDE only as you may change the amount of water to suit your personal taste:

White Rice	1 cup rice 1 cup of water
Glutinous Rice	1 cup rice 0.8 cup of water
Brown Rice	1 cup rice 1.5 cups of water
Porridge	1 cup rice 6 cups of water

How To Cook Rice

1

Accurately measure the rice, then wash it. correct	incorrect
Measure the rice using measuring cup provided.1 cup equals 180 ml.The Inner Pot can be used to wash rice.
Add the correct amount of water and place the Inner Pot into main unit.
Wash rice, and put the rice into the Inner Pot.Choose the level of water, based on the selected menu setting and the quantity of the rice being cooked.If the water level is incorrect, excess water may boil over.Adjust the water level according to your own preference. The water level may be adjusted by up to 1⁄4 of a graduation level. If the amount of water is to great, it may boil over.Make sure that any rice grains or water droplets remaining on the outside of the Inner Pot or the inner wall of the main body are removed.Water remaining in these areas may cause noise during the cooking process.Gently turn the Inner Pot from side to side a few times to level the rice.

3

Plug the power cord into an outlet and turn on the device

• To do so, push down the switch located on the front of the device until it makes a locking sound. This will turn on the „Kochen“ (Cooking) LED.
• Once the rice cooking is finished, the device will automatically go to the temperature keeping mode.
• The „Kochen“ (Cooking) LED will turn off and the power switch will go to the OFF position.
• Serve the cooked rice. Use the supplied rice spoon to avoid scratching the inner pot. Don't use any sharp or pointy objects to take the rice out of the pot.

4

Stir the rice before serving. Cooked rice can be kept warm for up to 12 hours.

• Once the cooking is completed, the KOCHEN (COOKING) lamp goes off. Then the WARM HALTEN (KEEP WARM) lamp will light and the unit will automatically switch operation to keep the rice warm.
• Do not keep rice warm for more than 12 hours as rice may develop an odor, turn yellow, or dry out.
• Do not unplug the power cord in WARM HALTEN(KEEP WARM)mode.
• Risotto cannot be kept warm. When Risotto is cooked, the WARM HALTEN (KEEP WARM) lamp will flash. Do not keep Risotto warm, as it tends to become gluey.
• Do not use WARM HALTEN(KEEP WARM)for mixed rice, brown rice, sweet rice or sprouted brown rice as they may begin to deteriorate or develop an odor.
• Slight scorching may form on the bottom of the Inner Pot.
  • Unplug the power cord after use.
• Do not reheat cold rice as this may cause the rice to develop an odor.

Approximate Rice Cooking Times (At room temperature 20°C and water temperature 18°C)

Menu White	Rice Sushi	Sprouted Brown Rice	Rinse Free Rice	Sweet Rice	Brown Rice	Risotto Porridge	Quick Rice	Mixed Rice
Capacity (cups)	1-5 1-5	1-5 1-4 1-4	0,5-1,5 1-5	1-4
Time Required (minutes)	36-45	37-47	36-46	37-40	75-77	49-59	26-33	36-44

How to Cook Mixed/Sweet Rice

• Wash rice and soak it in the water before cooking.
• Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
• Excess ingredients may cause the rice to cook improperly.
• Use of seasonings may cause the rice to burn more easily.
• Up to 4 cups of mixed rice or sweet rice can be cooked.
• Fill up to the appropriate level with seasoned water.

Then place mixed ingredients on top of rice.

• Place the Inner Pot into the main unit.
• Then begin cooking.
  • After cooking rice mixed with other ingredients, as slight odor may remain.
• Wash the Inner Pot and Inner Lid thoroughly after each use.

How to Cook Brown Rice

• Wash brown rice and soak it in the water for an hour.
• Brown rice can be cooked up to 4 cups.
• Fill the Inner Pot with water up to the appropriate level.
• Place the Inner Pot into the main unit.
• Then begin cooking.

- For more delicious results with brown rice, soak the rice in water for an hour or more before cooking.

Steaming Food

Use the supplied steamer to steam your food. The cooking times provided in the following table are approximate and may serve as guidelines only.

Manually turn off the device after cooking. To do so, push up the power switch.

Add approximately 1 and 1⁄2 Measuring Cups (300 ml) of water in the Inner Pot.
Use the provided Measuring Cup.Always add a minimum of one Measuring Cup (180 ml) of water.
Place the Inner Pot into the main unit and the Steamer Plate and food in the Inner Pot
Place the Inner Pot into the main unit.Place the Steamer Plate in the Inner Pot.Place the food on the Steamer Plate.
Close the Outer Lid and plug in the power supply cord.
Press KOCHEN (COOKING) button down.
The KOCHEN (COOKING) lamp lights and begins steaming.Monitor the steaming time manually.Check and stir the food occasionally by opening the Outer Lid.Continue steaming until food is done.When the food is done, press button to cancel steaming and change to keep warm mode.Some experimentation may be needed to determine exact cooking times based on personal preferences. for cooked food tenderness or firmness.Unplug the power supply cord after use.

Food Steaming Chart:

Food Preparation Quantity	Approx. Steaming Time
Artichokes Cut into half 2-4	25-30 min.
Asparagus	Whole, stems trimmed	450 g	10-15 min.
Broccoli	Spears	200 g	10-15 min.
Beets	Peeled, cut into 1⁄4 slices	450 g	15-20 min.
Carrots	Cut, peeled 450 g	15-20 min.
Cauliflower	Spears	450 g	20-25 min.
Corn on the Cob	Husked, halved	2	15-20 min.
Green Beans	Whole, trimmed	350 g	10-15 min.
Red Potatoes	Cut into half	450 g	25-30 min.
Snow Peas	Whole, trimmed	200 g	15-20 min.
Spinach Leaves	200 g	8-10 min.
Sweet Potatoes or Yams	Cut into 1⁄2 pieces	450 g	20-25 min.
Zucchini	Cut into 1⁄4 rounds	450 g	10-15 min.
Eggs	Soft yolk	8 15 min.
	Hard yolk	8 23 min.

6. Cleaning and maintenance

Switch the device into keep warm mode and disconnect it from the power supply. Before you clean the device, make sure it has cooled down sufficiently after use. Only pour the water after it has cooled down sufficiently in order to avoid scalding. Never submerge the device into water, as it may be damaged. The lid and the inner pot are dishwasher-proof. Before reusing the parts, dry them sufficiently, please.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model No. KRC-118
Power Source 220-240 V 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (Cooking)	700W
Dimension 290 mm (B) x 300	mm (T) x 280 mm (H)
Weight (Approx.) 3,1 kg
Accessories Power Cord, Rice	Scoop, Measuring Cup, Steamer Tray
Cord Lenght Approx. 0,95 m

7. SERVICE

This model in the KeMar range of Product is recommended for DOMESTIC USE ONLY.

Its use in a commercial capacity will render this guarantee inoperative.

To obtain service, you are advised to contact either the dealer from whom the product was purchased. Should this not be possible, please find your nearest dealer agent on internet at www.kemar.de and follow the link SERVICE & SUPPORT.

KeMar GmbH

Service Department

Rohlfsstr.5

D-81929 Munich / Germany

Telephone: [phone]

[e-mail]

Your KeMar product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and reused.

This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment,

at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.

Please dispose of this equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling centre.

In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products. Please help us to conserve the environment we live in!

CAUTION - This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory 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.

Seller's Guarantee - Terms of Guarantee

Dear customer,

Our products are subject to strict quality control.

If, however, a product purchased from us does not function properly, we deeply regret this and ask you to contact Customer Service given below. We will be happy to help you by phone via the service hotline mentioned above.

In addition to the legal warranty, we grant a guarantee on all multifunctional cookers/ rice cookers purchased from us, according to the provisions mentioned below

This represents no limitation of your legal rights.

1) The guarantee period is one year from date of purchase. The guarantee is valid within the European Union and Switzerland.
2) During the guarantee period, devices showing defects due to material or manufacturing defaults will be repaired or replaced at our choice.

Exchanged devices or parts of devices shall become our property. Neither shall guarantee services prolong the guarantee period nor put a new guarantee into effect.

3) Guarantee claims have to be asserted immediately after becoming aware of the defect, within the guarantee period.
4) In order to assert claims under the guarantee, the following steps are necessary: Please contact Customer Service by email, fax or phone, so that we can email you a franked shipping label in a pdf file. Use this shipping label to send the faulty device, free of postage, to the given service address, enclosing the guarantee card below as well as your original proof of purchase. If the defect is covered by our guarantee services, you will receive back a repaired or a new device. The return shipment costs will be paid by us.
5) Claims under the guarantee are excluded in cases of damage due to:

• Abusive or incorrect use
• Environmental exposure (humidity, heat, overvoltage, dust, etc.)
• Failure to follow the safety precautions applicable to the device
• Failure to follow the instruction manual
• Use of force (e. g. strike, kick, drop)
• Interference by a service address not authorized by us
• Arbitrary attempts at repair
• Shipment in packaging which is not transport-proof
  6) We also offer you to repair defects or damages to the device, which are not (or no longer) covered by the guarantee, against reimbursement of costs.

Please contact Customer Support for an individual offer.

In this case, shipping costs are at your charge.

KeMar GmbH

Rohlfsstr. 5

81929 München

Germany

In the case of a guarantee claim, please contact Customer Service mentioned here. Detach this card, complete it clearly and legibly and send it back, together with the faulty device and the original proof of purchase, to the following service address:

KeMar GmbH

Rohlfsstr. 5

81929 München

Germany

Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Device/ Item Name:

Date of Purchase: ____ (Proof of Purchase included)

Description of the defect:

Name:

Street: Postal Code/ Place

Phone: ____ Fax: ____

Date: ____ Signature: ____

KeMar GmbH accepts no liability for incidental or consequential damages.

Technical data are subject to change without notice.

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