RC436 - Rice cooker BLACK & DECKER - Free user manual and instructions

Measure the rice with the provided cup (max 7 cups). Rinse the rice if desired. Pour it into the non-stick bowl. Add water up to the mark corresponding to the number of cups (for example, for 4 cups, fill to the 4 mark). Place the bowl in the appliance, close the lid, plug in and push down the switch. The COOK light turns on. Cooking takes about 25-40 minutes depending on the quantity. When the rice is cooked, the switch pops up and the appliance switches to keep warm mode (WARM light). Let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Yes, use the included steam basket. Fill the bowl with 1.5 cups (350 mL) of water. Place the vegetables in the basket, close the lid, plug in and push down the switch. Cooking time varies depending on the vegetables (e.g., 12-18 minutes for asparagus). The appliance does not automatically switch to keep warm in steam mode. Unplug after use.

Always unplug the appliance before cleaning. Never immerse the base. Wash the cooking pot, lid, steam basket, ladle and measuring cup in warm soapy water. Use a non-abrasive sponge to preserve the non-stick coating. Wipe the exterior and heating plate with a damp cloth. Allow to dry completely before reusing.

This can happen if you use too little water or leave the rice on keep warm for too long. Follow the water marks for the type of rice. For white rice, use the 'Other rice' or 'White rice' scale. Add a little oil or butter before cooking. If a crust forms, it comes off easily - discard it. Do not stir with metal utensils.

You can cook up to 7 cups of uncooked rice (each cup = 150 g), yielding about 16 cups of cooked rice (227 g per cup). Do not exceed the 'MAX' line in the bowl.

The appliance automatically switches to keep warm mode when cooking is complete: the switch pops up and the WARM light turns on. Do not force the switch to stay in cooking mode. To stop, unplug the appliance.

The RC436 can cook white rice (long grain, jasmine, basmati, etc.), brown rice, parboiled rice, short-grain rice and wild rice. Each type has different cooking times and water quantities (see cooking guide in the manual). Use the 'Brown Rice' marks for brown rice and 'Other Rice' marks for others.

Yes, the appliance automatically switches to keep warm mode once cooking is complete. However, for soups and stews, you need to use a timer and unplug manually; keep warm is not designed for this type of preparation.

The appliance comes with: a non-stick cooking pot (RC436-01), a glass lid with vents (RC436-01), a steam cooking basket (RC436-02), a rice measuring cup (RC426-30), a ladle (RC426-31) and a condensate container (RC436-03).

Check that the appliance is properly plugged into a 120 V outlet. Make sure the cooking pot is in good contact with the heating plate (turn it slightly). If the problem persists, contact customer service at 1 800 231-9786 or visit www.prodprotect.com/applica.