RC865 - Rice cooker BLACK & DECKER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RC865 BLACK & DECKER

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PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK.

Accessories/Parts (USA/Canada) 1-800-738-0245

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

Read all instructions.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or base unit in water or other liquid.
- Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to an authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by this appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food, water or other hot liquids.
Always attach plug to the appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

POLARIZED PLUG (120V Models Only)

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.

ELECTRICAL CORD

a) A short detachable power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
b) Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
c) If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,
1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and
2) The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

† 1. Tempered glass lid with steam vent (Part # RC865-03)
+2. Cooking bowl with water level marks (Par# RC865-05)
+3. Steamer basket (Part# RC865-41)
4. Cool-touch side handles
+5.Detachable plug (Part # RC865-22)
+6. Measuring cup (Part # RC860-44)
†7. Serving scoop (Part # RC865-43)
8. "On" switch
9. Cook indicator light
10. Warm Indicator light
+11. Condensation catcher ( Part# RC865-33)
12. Lid hook
† Consumer replaceable

How to Use

This appliance is for household use only.

1. Before first use, wash the cooking bowl, glass lid, steamer basket, condensation catcher, serving scoop and measuring cup in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well.
2. Place unit on a flat, stable surface.

Note: As the rice expands and cooks, steam will come out of the vent in the lid. Do not place the rice cooker directly under your cabinets.

Measure desired amount of rice with the measuring cup provided. Add butter, oil and/or seasonings as desired.

Note: The measuring cup provided is based on 5-1/2 oz. (150 g). Your rice cooker can handle a maximum of 10 scoops of dry rice — yielding approximately 24, 8 oz. (227 g) cups of cooked rice. The 5-1/2 oz. (150 g) cup is equal to approximately 3/4 of an 8 oz. (227 g) cup.

Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in removable cooking bowl provided.

1. Place rice in the cooking bowl. Add water. Use the water-level markings inside the cooking bowl as a guide for adding the exact amount of water. For example, for 4 cups of uncooked rice, fill with water to water-level marking 4. Be careful not to add too much water as it may cause the unit to boil over.

Note: Taste/hardness will vary depending on the quality/type of rice and length of time it is cooked. For softer, fluffier rice, add a little more water. For firmer, crunchier rice, add a little less water. See cooking guide (pages 5 and 6). You may need to experiment to suit your taste.

1. Before placing the cooking bowl into the rice cooker, be sure the heating plate and outside surface of the cooking bowl are clean and dry. Do not let loose rice or particles fall into the rice cooker.
2. Insert cooking bowl into the rice cooker. You might have to turn it slightly to the left and right to ensure proper contact with the heating plate.
3. Place the lid on the rice cooker.

Note: Always keep the lid on the rice cooker while cooking.

1. Insert the detachable plug into the unit, then plug into a standard electrical outlet. The WARM light comes on.
2. Push down the ON switch. The COOK light comes on and cooking begins. As the rice expands and cooks, steam comes out through the steam vent on the lid.

Caution: Do not put your hand over the steam vent as you may get burned with the hot steam.

1. Once rice is cooked, the COOK light turns off, the switch pops up and the rice cooker automatically switches to the keep warm function. The WARM light comes on and stays on, indicating serving temperature is maintained.

Note: The unit will stay in the keep warm cycle until it is unplugged. Do not try to prevent the rice cooker from switching to the keep warm cycle. Do not immediately press the ON switch again after it has begun the keep warm cycle.

1. Alter the switch pops up, leave the lid on for at least 15 minutes to further steam the rice. If holding rice for longer than 30 minutes, stir occasionally to prevent browning of rice on the bottom of cooking bowl.
2. Remove the lid and stir the rice before serving. The lid hook may be placed into the hole in the handle with the lip of the lid resting on the condensation catcher to keep water off of the countertop (A).

Caution: When removing the lid, lift away from your body as you may get burned with the hot steam.

1. Unplug the unit when finished.

VEGETABLE STEAMING

1. The steamer basket holds up to 6 cups of cut-up vegetables.

2. Fill the cooking bowl with about 1-1/2 cups (12 fl. oz./350 mL) of water, using a standard measuring cup.

3. Place the vegetables in the steamer basket and position the basket on top of the cooking bowl.
4. Place the lid on the rice cooker.
5. Insert the detachable plug into the unit and push down the ON switch.
6. Steaming times vary according to vegetable type. Begin checking vegetables for doneness after initial 5 minutes. You may need to experiment to suit your taste.
7. Unplug the unit when finished.

Note: When steaming vegetables or other foods without rice in the cooking bowl, the unit will not switch to the keep warm mode.

RICE COOKING GUIDE
FOR WHITE LONG GRAIN, JASMINE, BASMATI, YELLOW OR MEDIUM GRAIN RICE
AMOUNT AMOUNT APPROX. YIELD
OF RICE OF WATER COOKING IN 8 OZ. TIME MEASURES
1 scoop to 2 mark 16 to 24 minutes 4 to 5 cups
3 scoops to 3 mark 20 to 25 minutes 5 to 6 cups
4 scoops to 4 mark 20 to 27 minutes 7 to 10 cups
5 scoops to 5 mark 26 to 30 minutes 10 to 12 cups
6 scoops to 6 mark 23 to 30 minutes 12 to 14 cups
7 scoops to 7 mark 28 to 34 minutes 13 to 17 cups
8 scoops to 8 mark 28 to 36minutes 15 to 19 cups
10 scoops to 10 mark 34 to 42 minutes 18 to 24 cups
FOR BROWN RICE
AMOUNT AMOUNT APPROX. YIELD
OF RICE OF WATER COOKING IN 8 OZ. TIME MEASURES
1 scoop to 2 mark plus 3/4 cup	38 to 42 minutes	2 to 2 1/2 cups
3 scoops to 3 mark plus 3/4 cup	40 to 42 minutes	4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups
4 scoops to 4 mark plus 3/4 cup	38 to 45 minutes	9 to 10 cups
5 scoops to 5 mark plus 3/4 cup	40 to 46 minutes	10 to 11 cups
6 scoops to 6 mark plus 3/4 cup	44 to 48 minutes	13 to 14 1/2 cups
7 scoops to 7 mark plus 3/4 cup	48 to 60 minutes	12 to 13 cups
8 scoops to 8 mark plus 3/4 cup	46 to 60 minutes	17 to 18 1/2 cups
10 scoops to 10 mark plus 3/4 cup	50 to 62 minutes	21 to 23 cups

FOR WHITE PARBOILED (OR CONVERTED) RICE
AMOUNT	AMOUNT	APPROX.	YIELD
OF RICE OF WATER COOKING IN 8 OZ.
TIME MEASURES
1 scoop	to 2 mark	20 to 30 minutes	2 1/2 to 3 1/2 cups
3 scoops	to 3 mark	25 to 27 minutes	5 to 6 cups
4 scoops	to 4 mark	26 to 30 minutes	8 1/2 to 9 1/2 cups
5 scoops	to 5 mark	27 to 29 minutes	10 to 11 cups
6 scoops	to 6 mark	26 to 30 minutes	12 to 14 cups
7 scoops	to 7 mark	38 to 42 minutes	13 to 14 cups
8 scoops	to 8 mark	32 to 38 minutes	16 to 17 cups
10 scoops	to 10 mark	33 to 38 minutes	18 to 20 cups
FOR SMALL GRAIN (OR PEARL) RICE
AMOUNT	AMOUNT	APPROX.	YIELD
OF RICE OF WATER COOKING IN 8 OZ.
TIME MEASURES
1 scoop to 2 mark	18 to 22 minutes	3 1/2 to 4 1/2 cups
3 scoops	to 3 mark	22 to 24 minutes	5 to 6 cups
4 scoops	to 4 mark	23 to 24 minutes	6 1/2 to 7 1/2 cups
5 scoops	to 5 mark	24 to 26 minutes	10 to 11 cups
6 scoops	to 6 mark	28 to 31 minutes	12 to 13 cups
7 scoops	to 7 mark	31 to 34 minutes	12 1/2 to 13 1/2 cups
8 scoops	to 8 mark	33 to 35 minutes	16 to 17 cups
10 scoops	to 10 mark	35 to 37 minutes	20 to 22 cups
WILD RICE
AMOUNT	AMOUNT	APPROX.	YIELD
OF RICE OF WATER COOKING IN 8 OZ.
TIME MEASURES
1 scoop	4 cups	62 to 64 minutes	2 to 3 cups
2 scoops 7 cups	1 hr 40 minutes	5 to 6 cups
	to 2 hrs.	to 2 hrs. 20 min.
4 scoops 9 cups	2 hrs.	7 to 8 cups
	to 2 hrs.	to 2 hrs. 8 min.

Care and Cleaning

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service personnel.

1. Always unplug the unit before cleaning.
2. Never immerse the unit in water or other liquid.
3. Wash the cooking bowl, lid, steamer basket, condensation catcher, serving scoop and measuring cup in warm, soapy water. If crusty rice sticks to the bottom of the cooking bowl, soak it to loosen rice. Do not use abrasive cleaners or metal scouring pads—they may scratch the nonstick surface and could result in poor contact with the heating plate.
4. Detach the cord. After it has thoroughly cooled, clean the unit by wiping the inside and outside surfaces with a damp soapy cloth and dry thoroughly
5. If water accidentally gets into the switch area or onto the heating plate, allow to dry thoroughly before using the rice cooker.

Important Tips:

• Do not keep small amounts of rice in the keep warm cycle for extended periods of time.
• During cooking, a thin crust may develop on the rice at the bottom of the bowl. If you do not like rice with crust, you can easily peel it off from the nonstick cooking bowl and discard it.
• Use the plastic serving scoop (or a wooden spoon) to stir and remove rice. Do not use metal utensils that can scratch the nonstick cooking bowl.

IMPORTANT MISES EN GARDE

For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the appropriate "800" number on the cover of this book. Do not return the product to the place of purchase. Do not mail the product back to the manufacturer nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult the website listed on the cover of this manual.

One-Year Limited Warranty

(Appplies only in the United States and Canada)

What does it cover?

• Any defect in material or workmanship; provided; however, Applica's liability will not exceed the purchase price of the product

For how long?

One year after the date of original purchase

What will we do to help you?

• Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory refurbished

How do you get service?

• Save your receipt as proof of the date of sale.
• Check our on-line service site at www.prodprotect.com/applica, or call our toll-free number, 1-800-231-9786, for general warranty service
  If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245.

What does your warranty not cover?

- Damage from commercial use

• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect
• Products that have been modified in any way
• Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase
  Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit
• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit
• Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.)

How does state law relate to this warranty?

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

;NECESITA AYUDA?

R.F.C.AME-001026-PE3

Col. Centro, Mexico D.F.CP 06050

BLACK & DECKER is a trademark of The Black & Dacker Corporation, Towson, Maryland, USA

Marca registrada de The Black & Decker Corporation, Towson, Maryland, E.U.

Copyright © 2005 Applica Consumer Products, Inc.

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