KRC140 - Multi-cooker KeMar - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL KRC140 KeMar

1. Important safety instructions 21
2. Special notes on the power cable / electrical requirements 22
   3.Before first use 23
   4.Description and function of the parts 23
3. Quick reference guide - in just a few steps to the perfect preparation 25
4. Cleaning and maintenance 30
5. Customer service 31

HEALTH THROUGH INNOVATION

Congratulations on the purchase of this high quality product. 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.

The electronic control system looks after the hard work allowing you to enjoy the benefits of good food with less effort! Used and cared for in line with the guidance provided within this Instruction Manual it should provide you with many years of trouble free service.

Dear customer!

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

On our website www.kemar.de, you will find recipes and useful tips for an easy introduction.

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.

This sign warns you of the risk of injuries.

This sign warns you of the risk of injuries due to electricity.

This signs warns you of the risk of burns or scalding.

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1. Important safety instructions

INTENDED USE

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 possibilty of fire, electrical shock, personal injuries and/or

property damage:

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.

1. 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.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not force any foreign objects, such as pins and wires, into any openings.
3. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury.
4. Do not use outdoors.
5. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces
6. Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
7. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other liquids.
8. Do not clean the appliance with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive material.
9. 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.
10. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. This product is designed for household use only.
11. Use only the appropriate Volt AC electrical current.

12. Always keep the power supply plug clean.

13. Plug the appliance into a single electrical outlet only.

14. Make sure that the power supply plug is firmly inserted all the way into the electrical outlet.
15. Do not attempt to plug in or unplug with wet hands.
16. Do not touch the steam vent.
17. Do not handle the power supply cord in a rough manner
18. Grasp only the plug when unplugging the power supply cord.
19. Do not shake the appliance by the handle.
20. Do not touch the metal part on the inside of the lid or inner lid during or immediately after operation.
21. Do no operate the appliance near flames or wet areas.
22. Do not operate the appliance on an unstable surface or on any surface that is not resistant to head.
23. Do not touch the Lid Release button while carrying the appliance.
24. Do not use any Inner Pot other than provided.
25. Do not place the appliance near walls or furniture (within 12^ / 30cm
26. 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.
27. Do not place a cloth or towels over the appliance during operation.
28. 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 entangled 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.

PRECAUTION FOR RICE COOKER

The Rice Cooker will not function if the inner pot is not properly placed inside the cooker.

Keep the base of the inner pot and the heating surface clean and dry. If the rice cooker is not operating, please check if the inner pot is properly placed. It is recommended not to use the Keep Warm function for more than 4 hours. Rice may dry out or discolored. Be sure the inner pot is clean before use. Ingredients react with residue may not result in tasty food.

4. Description and function of the parts

Operating panel

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

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Vapour Collector

Vapour collector must be locked securely in position.

Not to touch the vapour collector during and immediately after the cooking is completed.

DISPLAY

1) Menu selection
2) Display
3) Keep warm / OFF Switch
4) Preset timer
5) Cooking (press and hold button for 2 seconds) / Reheat
6) Hour setting
7) Minute setting
8) Timer setting

THE LITHIUM BATTERY

This Smart Cooker is provided with a lithium battery so that the internal clock and any preset timer setting will not be affected when the main power supply is switched off. Life span of this battery is about three years. Replacement will be needed when the LCD display does not display or is difficult to read.

The life span of the battery depends on the user habit and working environment.

For lithium battery replacement, please contact below service center:

KeMar GmbH

Rohlfstr.5

81929 München / Germany

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Mail: service@kemar.d

5. In a few steps to the perfect preparation.

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^ 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.

FUNCTION AND TIMER

Programm Timer	Preset Timer	Countdown start before cooking complete
White Rice x v 13 Minuter
Brown Rice x v 13 Minuter
Porridge x v 13 Minuter
Steam v v Direct		countdown
Soup v v
Cake	v x

When rice cooker is in idle mode, there is no back light on LCD but it turns blue when any of the function buttons is pressed.

TIME SETTING

1. Turn on the power supply. Press and hold the HOUR button for 2 seconds until the hour digit on the LCD start to blink. Release the HOUR button after the Beep sound.
2. Press the "HOUR" button until the hour of he day is set.
3. Press the MINS button until the minute of the day is set. The set time will stop blinking after five seconds.

HOW TO USE PRESET TIMER

The Rice Cooker may be set to commence cooking at any pre selected time of the day. Delaying the cooking of rice for more than eight hours is not recommended as a sour smell may be detected. Preset is not possible at the Keep Warm mode.

1. Press MENU to select the function and then press the PRESET TIMER button until the preset time is shown on the LCD. The indicator light of the PRESET TIMER button will blink.
2. Set the starting time using the HOUR and MINS buttons. The default setting is ten minute intervals. Press the COOKING button for 2 seconds until the indicator shows a steady light and it will start to operate.
3. While PRESET TIMER is set for Steam and Soup function, LCD will show preset time before function start.
4. Press TIMER button, LCD will display 30 minutes for Steam function and 1:30 for Soup functions and remain for 5 seconds then resume Preset time.

PRESET TIMER SETTING

The time intervals between Preset Timer and current time for various function are shown in below table:

Menu Time
White Rice 1hr	10min or above
Brown Rice 1hr	10min or above
Porridge 1hr	50min or above
Steam Setting time with additional (+) 20min
Soup Setting time

Note: Preset Timer is not applicable for cake function.

HOW TO COOK RICE

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

1. Measure the amount of rice needed with the measuring cup provided.
2. Put the washed rice into the inner pot and add appropriate quantity of water according to the guide given. Then, dry the outer surface of inner pot with a clean cloth.
3. Close the lid properly. Plug the cord set to the electrical outlet.

Turn on the power supply.
4. Press the MENU button to select the rice type and cooking mode.
The triangle indicator on the LCD display will point to your selection.
5. Press and hold the COOKING Button for 2 seconds. The COOK indicator (red) will light up and your cooker will start cooking.
6. Once the rice is cooked, the Rice Cooker will automatically switch over to the KEEP WARM mode. The KEEP WARM indicator (green) will light up.
7. For best taste results, it is recommended to let the rice keep warm for about 15 minutes before opening the lid for serving.

HOW TO COOK PORRIDGE

1. Amount of water to be added is 6 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice.

See table:

Rice	0,5 cups 1 cup
Water	3 cups 6 cups

1. Press the MENU button until the triangle indicator on the LCD points to PORRIDGE mode.
2. Press and hold the COOKING button for about two seconds. Once the red indicator is lit, the porridge will start cooking.
3. The green indicator will blink once the porridge cooking is completed. The porridge function will not switch to Keep Warm mode as to prevent bottom portion of porridge from become thick and sticky.
4. The cooking time for porridge is about 1 hour.
5. For best result, allow the porridge to be stewed for about 15 minutes before serving.
6. Do not add water more than the suggested level. It will damage the Smart Cooker.

HOW TO STEW SOUP

1. Press the MENU button until the triangle indicator on the LCD screen points to SOUP mode.

2. The default setting for soup function is 1:30 and adjustable from one to four hours.

3. Press and hold the COOKING button for two seconds until the light comes on. Cooking will commence and the LCD will display countdown time. It will revert to Keep Warm after the cooking time is completed.

4. Press the KEEP WARM/OFF button to turn off the soup function.

HOW TO STEAM FOOD

1. Put the Inner Pot into the Rice Cooker. Fill it with adequate amount of water. Place the steamer tray inside the Inner Pot.

Place food on the tray and close the lid until a „click“ sound is heard.

1. Press the MENU button until the triangle indicator points to STEAM on the LCD screen.

2. The default setting time for steaming food is 30 minutes and adjustable from 5 minutes to maximum of 60 minutes.

3. Press and hold the COOKING button for two seconds or until the light comes on. Cooking will start and the LCD will display remaining time.

4. Press the KEEP WARM/OFF button to turn off the steam function or change time setting.

HOW TO BAKE CAKE

1. Press the MENU button until the triangle indicator points to CAKE on the LCD screen.
2. Press and hold COOKING button for 2 second, the cooker will proceed to bake cake automatically until cake is well baked.
3. The default setting time for cake baking is 45 minutes and adjustable down to 15 minutes.
4. The default setting time for baking cake is 45 minutes and it is suggested not to use more than 125g of cake flours for each baking.

RE-HEATING

To reheat cold rice, first loosen the rice with the rice scoop provided. Sprinkle some water evenly over the rice.

1. Press the KEEP WARM button until green indicator light is on.
2. Press COOKING button, red indicator light will be on. LCD shows 8 minutes count down.
3. The REHEAT function is ONLY for re-heating cooked rice and not for dishes on soups, etc.
4. The buzzer will beep 3 times when any selected function is completed.

ALWAYS USE OVEN GLOVES/MITTS WHEN REMOVIDING THE LID AND/OR THE COOKING POTS AFTER OR DURING COOKING.

WARNING:

NEVER cook meat, poultry or seafood from frozen;

ALWAYS thaw completely first. Note that thawed food will cook more quickly than its freshly prepared counterparts.

Notes on various cooking times

Please note: The cooking times are based on estimates only.

To find your individual taste, please experiment with the times.

The preparation time always depends on the size and thickness of the food.

Recipes and more applications can be found on our website www.kemar.de.

ERROR CODE

E1Bottom sensor open circuit
E2 Bottom sensor short circuit
E3Top lid sensor open circuit
E4Top lid sensor short circuit

If the above error code appear, please send the set for repair to an authorized Service Center.

6. CARE and CLEANING

BEFORE you start to clean your Smart Cooker, ensure that the power supply is turn OFF. WAIT until the appliance is at room temperature before start cleaning.

1. The inner pot, rice scoop, soup ladle and lid can be cleaned with mild soapy water, rinse with clean water and then wipe dry with a soft clean cloth.
2. Please clean the exterior surface of the rice cooker with a clean damp cloth after every cooking.
3. Remove any rice or residue on the heating area to ensure the inner pot is properly in contact with the center thermostat.

Switch the device off 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 not dishwasher-proof.

Before reusing the parts, dry them sufficiently, please.

1. Clean the external surfaces of the Stir Cooker with a soft, damp, lint free cloth.
2. Wash the Cooking Pots, Stirrer and Glass Lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Do not use a scouring pad or other abrasive materials.
   This can damage the non stick surfaces of your Cooking Pots.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model No. KRC-140
Power Source 220-240 V 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (Cooking)	790W
Weight (Approx.) 3,5 kg
Accessories Power Cord, Rice	Scoop, Soup Ladle, 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

Rohlfstr.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.

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

Rohlfstr. 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

Rohlfstr. 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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