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USER MANUAL RC880 BLACK & DECKER

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

Read all instructions.

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 injury.

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.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in removable container. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. ELECTRICAL CORD a) A short power-supply cord is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. b) Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. c) If an 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. TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW

Warning : This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent

removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel. Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by qualified personnel or in Latin America by an authorized service center. RC880Pub1000003050 6/28/06 2:11 PM Page 24

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated. How to Use This appliance is for household use only.

1. Before first use, wash all parts as instructed in the Care and Cleaning section.

2. Place unit on a flat, stable surface.

Note: As the rice expands and cooks, steam will come out of the vent in the condensation catcher. Do not place the rice cooker directly underneath your cabinets or too close to a wall.

3. Open the lid by pressing the lid release button (A).

4. Measure desired amount of rice with the rice measure

provided. Note: The rice measure provided is based on 6 oz. (170 g). Your rice cooker can make up to 10 rice measures of dry rice — yielding approximately 20-24 cups of cooked rice. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the removable cooking bowl provided.

5. Place rice in the cooking bowl and add water. You can also use any liquid, such as

broth, stock or fruit juice as part or all of the liquid for cooking the rice.

6. Use the water-level markings inside the cooking bowl as a guide for adding the exact

amount of water. For example, for 4 measures 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, amount of liquid and length of time it is cooked. Follow the instructions in the Rice Cooking Guide on pages

5 - 7. For softer, fluffier rice, add a little more water. For firmer, crunchier rice add a little

less water. You may need to experiment to suit your taste.

7. 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.

8. Insert cooking bowl into rice cooker. You might have to turn it slightly to the left and

right to ensure proper contact with the heating plate. Note: Do not place the rice cooker directly under your cabinets or too close to a wall.

9. Close the lid. Press down until you hear a click.

Note: Always keep the lid closed while cooking.

10. Plug unit into a standard electrical outlet. The Warm light will come on.

11. Press the Cook button to begin cooking (B). As the rice

expands and cooks, steam comes out through the steam vent on the condensation catcher. Caution: Do not put your hand over the steam vent as you may get burned by the hot steam.

12. Once the rice is cooked, the rice cooker automatically

switches to the Warm cycle. Important: The unit will stay in the Warm cycle until it is unplugged. Do not try to prevent the rice cooker from switching to the Warm mode. Do not immediately press the Cook button again after it has begun the Warm cycle.

13. After the unit switches to Warm, leave the lid closed for at least 15 minutes to further

14. Open the lid by pressing the lid release button. Fluff the rice with the serving scoop

15. Unplug the unit when finished.

Important: Allow unit to cool completely before cooking another batch of rice, or to use the steamer basket after rice has been cooked.

†8.Cooking bowl with water-level markings (inside) (Part# RC880-03) †9.Rice measure (Part# RC880-04) †10. Steaming basket (Part# RC880-05)

† Consumer replaceable/removable parts

1. Remove and empty the condensation catcher after

2. To clean the condensation catcher, remove it by inserting

your hand into the opening from underneath it. Grip the condensation catcher and pull up (C). 3-HEATER SYSTEM The improved 3-Heater System warms from the top, sides, and bottom so that rice may be held for up to 18 hours while remaining moist and fluffy throughout. STEAMING BASKET

1. The steamer basket holds up to 8 cups of cut-up vegetables or other foods.

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 vegetables or other food in the steamer basket, and position the basket on top

of the cooking bowl.

4. Close the lid. Press down until you hear a click.

Note: Always keep the lid closed while cooking.

5. Plug unit into a standard electrical outlet. The Warm light will come on.

6. Press the Cook button to begin cooking.

7. Steaming times vary according to vegetable or food type. Begin checking for doneness

after initial 5 minutes. You may need to experiment to suit your taste.

8. 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 Warm mode. Important Tips:

• 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. If desired, add seasonings and oil or butter with rice before adding water. Allow rice to rest on warm at least 15 minutes before serving.

AMOUNT AMOUNT APPROX. YIELD

OF RICE OF WATER COOKING IN 8 OZ. TIME MEASURES 2 rice measures to 2 mark 16 to 20 minutes 4 to 5 cups 3 rice measures to 3 mark 18 to 24 minutes 5 to 6 cups 4 rice measures to 4 mark 20 to 26 minutes 7 to 10 cups 5 rice measures to 5 mark 24 to 28 minutes 10 to 12 cups 6 rice measures to 6 mark 26 to 30 minutes 12 to 14 cups 7 rice measures to 7 mark 28 to 34 minutes 14 to 16 cups 8 rice measures to 8 mark 30 to 36 minutes 15 to 19 cups 9 rice measures to 9 mark 30 to 38 minutes 16 to 21 cups 10 rice measures to 10 mark 31 to 40 minutes 18 to 24 cups

AMOUNT AMOUNT APPROX. YIELD

OF RICE OF WATER COOKING IN 8 OZ. TIME MEASURES 2 rice measures to 2 mark * 38 to 42 minutes 2 to 2 1/2 cups 3 rice measures to 3 mark * 40 to 42 minutes 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 cups 4 rice measures to 4 mark * 40 to 45 minutes 9 to 10 cups 5 rice measures to 5 mark * 40 to 46 minutes 10 to 11 cups 6 rice measures to 6 mark * 46 to 48 minutes 13 to 14 1/2 cups 7 rice measures to 7 mark * 48 to 52 minutes 14 to 16 cups 8 rice measures to 8 mark * 48 to 56 minutes 16 to 18 1/2 cups 9 rice measures to 9 mark * 50 to 60 minutes 17 to 20 cups 10 rice measures to 10 mark * 52 to 62 minutes 21 to 23 cups

• add an additional 6 ounces (3/4 cup)

FOR WHITE PARBOILED (OR CONVERTED) RICE

AMOUNT AMOUNT APPROX. YIELD

OF RICE OF WATER COOKING IN 8 OZ. TIME MEASURES 2 rice measures to 2 mark 20 to 27 minutes 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 cups 3 rice measures to 3 mark 25 to 27 minutes 5 to 6 cups 4 rice measures to 4 mark 26 to 30 minutes 8 1/2 to 9 1/2 cups 5 rice measures to 5 mark 27 to 31 minutes 10 to 11 cups 6 rice measures to 6 mark 28 to 32 minutes 12 to 14 cups 7 rice measures to 7 mark 32 to 36 minutes 14 to 16 cups 8 rice measures to 8 mark 32 to 38 minutes 16 to 17 cups 9 rice measures to 9 mark 32 to 40 minutes 17 to 19 cups 10 rice measures to 10 mark 33 to 40 minutes 18 to 20 cups

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 lid, condensation catcher, steaming basket, serving scoop, and rice measure

in warm, soapy water or place in the top rack of the dishwasher. Note: The cooking bowl has an aluminum outer surface, therefore, it is best to wash it by hand. If washed in the dishwasher, the outer aluminum surface may become cloudy, but will not affect cooking.

4. 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.

5. Clean the unit by wiping the inside and outside surfaces with a damp soapy cloth and

6. If water accidentally gets into the button area or onto the heating plate, allow to dry

AMOUNT AMOUNT APPROX. YIELD

OF RICE OF WATER COOKING IN 8 OZ. TIME MEASURES 2 rice measures to 2 mark 18 to 22 minutes 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 cups 3 rice measures to 3 mark 22 to 24 minutes 5 to 6 cups 4 rice measures to 4 mark 23 to 24 minutes 6 1/2 to 7 1/2 cups 5 rice measures to 5 mark 24 to 26 minutes 10 to 11 cups 6 rice measures to 6 mark 28 to 31 minutes 12 to 13 cups 7 rice measures to 7 mark 31 to 34 minutes 14 to 15 cups 8 rice measures to 8 mark 33 to 35 minutes 16 to 17 cups 9 rice measures to 9 mark 34 to 36 minutes 17 to 19 cups 10 rice measures to 10 mark 35 to 37 minutes 20 to 22 cups WILD RICE

AMOUNT AMOUNT APPROX. YIELD

NEED HELP? 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 (Applies 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?