RC426 - Rice cooker BLACK & DECKER - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RC426 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 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.

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 (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 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 (or 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 long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,

1) The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension

cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance,

2) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a

grounding-type 3-wire cord, and

3) The longer 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. RC426Pub1000002771R1 2/28/06 7:11 AM 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 the cooking bowl, glass lid, condensation catcher, serving

scoop and rice measure 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.

3. Measure desired amount of rice with the rice measure provided. Add butter, oil

and/or seasonings as desired. Note: The rice measure provided is based on 5-1/2 oz. (150 g). Your rice cooker can handle a maximum of 7 rice measures of dry rice — yielding approximately 16, 8 oz. (227 g) cups of cooked rice. Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in removable nonstick cooking bowl provided.

4. Place rice in the cooking bowl. Add water. Use the water-level markings inside

the cooking bowl as a guide for adding the appropriate 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. Use the "BROWN RICE" markings when cooking brown rice and "OTHER RICE" for all other varieties. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. Place the lid on the rice cooker.

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

8. Plug into a standard electrical outlet. The WARM light comes on.

9. Press 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.

10. 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.

11. After 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. †1.Tempered glass lid with steam vent (Part # RC426-01) †2.Cooking bowl with water level marks (Part# RC426-02)

3. Cool-touch side handles

†4.Rice measure (Part # RC426-04) †5.Serving scoop (Part # RC426-05)

† Consumer replaceable/removable parts

12. Remove the lid and stir the rice before serving. The lid

hanger 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.

13. Unplug the unit when finished.

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 23 to 26 minutes 4 to 5 cups 3 rice measures to 3 mark 24 to 26 minutes 5 to 6 cups 4 rice measures to 4 mark 25 to 27 minutes 7 to 10 cups 5 rice measures to 5 mark 29 to 32 minutes 10 to 12 cups 6 rice measures to 6 mark 35 to 40 minutes 12 to 14 cups 7 rice measures to 7 mark 37 to 41 minutes 14 to 16 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 42 to 46 minutes 10 to 11 cups 6 rice measures to 6 mark 44 to 48 minutes 13 to 14 1/2 cups 7 rice measures to 7 mark 48 to 60 minutes 14 to 16 cups

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 30 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 28 to 36 minutes 10 to 11 cups 6 rice measures to 6 mark 30 to 38 minutes 12 to 14 cups 7 rice measures to 7 mark 38 to 42 minutes 15 to 16 cups

FOR SMALL GRAIN (OR PEARL) RICE

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 WILD RICE

AMOUNT AMOUNT APPROX. YIELD

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, condensation catcher, serving scoop and rice measure in

warm, soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaners or metal scouring pads—they may scratch the nonstick surface or could result in poor contact with the heating plate.

4. 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 a crust, you can easily peel it off and discard it.

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?