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USER MANUAL RC3406 BLACK & DECKER

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Black&Decker rice cooker with a white body and metal lid, accompanied by a mug (no visible text or symbols on the device itself)

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RC3406

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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.
☐ 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.

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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.

Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by qualified personnel or in Latin America by an authorized service center.

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

1. Lid handle

† 2. Tempered glass lid with steam vent (Part# RC3406-01)

† 3. Steamer basket divider (Part# RC3406-06)

† 4. Steamer basket (Part# RC3406-05)

† 5. Cooking bowl with water level marks (inside) (Part# RC3406-02)

1. Cool-touch side handles

2. COOK indicator light

3. KEEP WARM Indicator light

4. ON switch

† 10. Rice measure (Part# RC3406-03)

† 11. Serving scoop (Part# RC3406-04)

† Consumer replaceable/removable parts

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 RC3406-06) RC3406-05) level marks (inside)

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How to Use

This appliance is for household use only.

GETTING STARTED

• Remove all packing material and stickers from the product.
• Remove and save literature.
• Wash and dry all removable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING section of this manual.
• Place appliance on a flat, stable surface.

COOKING RICE

1. Measure desired amount of rice to be cooked using rice measure provided; do not use 1-cup measuring cup. (The rice measure provided holds 2/3 cup uncooked rice – about 5 oz. or 150 grams.) This rice cooker can cook up to 3 measures of uncooked rice and yield a maximum of about 6 cups of cooked rice.

2. Place rice in the cooking bowl.

Note: Use only the cooking bowl provided with this appliance to cook rice.

1. Using the water level markings on the inside of the cooking bowl as a guide, add amount of water that matches the amount of rice to be cooked. For example, if preparing 1 measure of rice, add water to the 1-cup water level mark. Adding too much water may make the appliance boil over.
2. Add butter, oil and desired seasonings.

Note: The first time you prepare rice, use the handy rice guide on page 6. For softer, fluffy rice add a little more water; for rice that is more firm and has a firmer texture add a little less water.

1. Before placing cooking bowl into rice cooker, be sure the heating plate and outside surface of the cooking bowl are clean and dry. Avoid having rice kernels or other ingredients fall into the rice cooker.
2. Insert cooking bowl into rice cooker.
3. Place glass lid on the cooking bowl. For best results always keep glass lid on while cooking.

NOTE: As rice cooks, steam will escape through vent in lid. Place glass lid on rice cooker so steam vent is facing away from cabinets and walls. Do not place hand over steam vent while rice is cooking; the hot steam may burn.

1. Uncoil cord and plug into standard electrical outlet. The KEEP WARM indicator light comes on.
2. Press down the ON switch. The COOK indicator light comes on and cooking begins. 10. When rice is cooked, the COOK indicator light shuts off and the switch pops up and the rice cooker automatically switches to the KEEP WARM function. The KEEP WAR indicator light will stay on until the appliance is unplugged.

Note: Do not try to stop the rice cooker from switching to the Warm mode. Do not try to press the ON switch once the KEEP WARM cycle has begun.

1. For best results, let the cooked rice rest for 15 minutes, covered, to further steam the rice. If holding cooked rice longer than 30 minutes, stir rice occasionally to prevent browning of rice on the bottom of the cook bowl.
2. Just before serving, remove lid and fluff rice. Use serving scoop provided with appliance to prevent damage to nonstick surface of the cooking bowl.

CAUTION: When removing the lid, always lift it away from the body to prevent getting burned from the hot steam.

STEAMER BASKET

Refer to cooking chart on page 7 for suggestions on cooking time and seasonings.

1. Pour about 3/4 cup cold tap water into cooking bowl using standard liquid measuring cup. Add seasoning, if desired.
2. Place vegetables or other food in the steaming basket.

3. Place basket on top of cooking bowl. Before placing cooking bowl into rice cooker, be sure the heating plate and outside surface of the cooking bowl are clean and dry. Avoid having any food fall into the rice cooker.

4. Cover with glass lid. Always keep glass lid on while steaming.

NOTE: As food cooks, steam will escape through vent in lid. Place lid on rice cooker so vent is facing away from cabinets and walls. Do not place hand over steam vent while food is cooking; the hot steam may burn.

1. Plug cord into standard electrical outlet. The KEEP WARM indicator light comes on.
2. Press down the ON switch. The COOK indicator light comes on and cooking begins. When heating prepared foods the ON switch and COOK indicator light are not intended to be an indicator of cooking time. Always use a kitchen timer and do leave these foods unattended.
3. Steaming time will vary depending upon type of food and amount to be cooked.
4. Begin checking vegetables after about 8 minutes. (Cooking time will vary depending upon type and amount of food to be cooked.)
5. When cooking is completed remove food and serve. Unplug appliance.
6. The steamer basket has a removable divider that allows you to cook two different foods at one time.

HEATING PACKAGED FOODS

Packaged foods, such as condensed and ready-to-serve soups, pasla products and stews may be heated in the rice cooker following these directions:

1. Place food to be heated into cooking bowl.
   CAUTION: Do not fill the cooking bowl higher than the maximum 1.5 cups marking on the cooking bowl.
2. Before placing cooking bowl into rice cooker, be sure the heating plate and outside surface of the cooking bowl are clean and dry. Avoid having any food fall into the rice cooker.
3. Insert cooking bowl into rice cooker.
4. Place glass lid on the cooking bowl.

Note: For best results always keep glass lid on while cooking.

1. Uncoil cord and plug into standard electrical outlet. The KEEP WARM indicator light comes on.
2. Press down the ON switch. The COOK indicator light comes on and cooking begins. As the soup or stew heats, steam may come out through the vent on the glass lid.

CAUTION: Do not place hand over steam vent while rice is cooking; the hot steam may burn.

1. For even heating, stir mixture occasionally during cooking. Replace lid when stirring is completed.

2. Bring mixture to a boil. When heating prepared foods, the ON switch and the COOK indicator light are not intended to be an indicator of cooking time. Always use a kitchen timer and do not leave these foods unattended.

3. When cooking is completed, unplug unit. Do not keep cooked soups and stews in the KEEP WARM cycle.

RICE COOKING CHART

If desired add butter, oil and seasonings after water has been added and before cooking begins. Allow rice to rest 15 minutes on warm before serving.

RICE COOKING GUIDE

FOR WHITE LONG GRAIN, CONVERTED, JASMINE, BASMATI, TEXMATI, YELLOW AND MEDIUM GRAIN RICE

AMOUNT OF RICE	AMOUNT OF WATER	APPROX. COOKING	AMOUNT OF COOKED RICE
TIME	IN 8-OUNCE CUPS

1 rice measure	to the 1 cup mark	16 to 19 minutes	112 to 2 cups
2 rice measure	to the 2 cup mark	26 to 28 minutes	312 to 4 cups
3 rice measures	to the 3 cup mark	26 to 28 minutes	5 to 6 cups

FOR SMALL GRAIN AND PEARL RICE

1 rice measure	to the 1 cup mark	26 to 28 minutes	112 to 2 cups
2 rice measure	to the 2 cup mark	22 to 24 minutes	212 to 3 cups
3 rice measures	to the 3 cup mark	26 to 28 minutes	5 to 512 cups

FOR CONVERTED OR PAR-BOILED RICE

1 rice measure	to the 1 cup mark	25 to 27 minutes	1 12 to 2 12 cups
2 rice measure	to the 2 cup mark	23 to 25 minutes	3 12 to 4 12 cups
3 rice measures	to the 3 cup mark	27 to 29 minutes	2 12 to 5 12 cups

FOR BROWN RICE

1 rice measure	to the 1 cup mark	59 to 60 minutes	112 to 214 cups
2 rice measure	to the 2 cup mark	46 to 48 minutes	4 to 412 cups
3 rice measures	to the 3 cup mark	61 to 63 minutes	512 to 614 cups

FOR WILD RICE

1 rice measure

to the 1 cup mark

73 to 76 minutes

1 12 to 1 14 cups

FOR PACKAGED

WHITE AND WILD RICE COMBINATION

1 pkg. (5 oz.)

1 12 cups water

45 to 47 minutes

2 to 2 12 cups

VEGETABLE AND FISH COOKING CHART
All steamed using 3/4 cup cold tap water or room temperature broth or stock.

VEGETABLE AMOUNT PREPARATION TIME SUGGESTIONS
Fresh Asparagus 5 oz. 2-inch pieces 13 to 15 Season with lemon minutes slices, salt and pepper
Fresh Green Beans 7 oz. 2-inch pieces 17 to 19 Season with dill, salt minutes and garlic pepper
Fresh beets sliced	7 oz. minutes and pepper	Peeled and	22 to 24	Add orange peel, salt
Fresh Broccoli florets	5 oz. broken into or marjoram leaves	15 to 17	Add fresh thyme
Fresh carrots minutes and parsley	9 oz.	Peeled and sliced	19 to 21	Season with fresh dill
Fresh cauliflower minutes buttered bread crumbs	9 oz.	Cut into florets	21 to 23	Serve garnished with
Fresh celery slices	8 oz. Cut into 1/2 inch minutes chives or parsley	17 to 19	Season with
Sugar snap or snow peas chopped green onions	8 oz. Trimmed and left whole	12 to 14 minutes	Serve drizzled with soy sauce and
Peppers	1 large	Cut in strips minutes garlic and cilantro	13 to 15	Season with chopped
Potatoes minutes rosemary, salt and garlic pepper	8 oz. Cut in wedges	21 to 23	Season with chopped
Yellow squash and Zucchini shredded Parmesan cheese	8 oz. Sliced	17 to 19 minutes	Serve with diced tomatoes and
FISH Add lemon slices to 3/4 cup water in cooking bowl
Salmon minutes and chives	6 oz.	Fillet	24 to 26	Season with fresh dill
Shrimp deveined	6 oz. minutes or cocktail sauce	Peeled and	14 to 16	Serve with tartar

HELPFUL HINTS

• Although the rice measure holds about 5 ounces of uncooked rice; the cooked rice is given in 8-ounce cup measures.
• Kosher salt has no impurities and dissolves faster than table salt. If using kosher salt, you may find you want to add a little more than if using table salt. Use about 3/4 tsp. kosher salt to each cup of uncooked rice.
• White rice should be stored in an airlight container in a cool dark place.
• Brown rice has a limited shelf life; store it for no more than a month before using.
• Try using broth, stock or reconstituted bouillon in place of water for additional flavor. If you do no additional salt may be necessary.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	SOLUTION
Some kernels of rice do not seem fully cooked	The rice was not allowed to finish cooking.	Once switch on rice cooker changes to KEEP WARM, allow rice to rest for 15 minutes before serving.
Rice cooking bowl not as clean as I would like.	Starch builds up on sides and bottom of bowl.	Fill bowl with hot soapy water and let stand several minutes; then use a nylon scrubber along sides and bottom. Rinse.
Rice boils over.	Too much rice is being cooked.	Make sure to cook no more than the maximum amount suggested in the Use and Care Manual. The amount of rice to be cooked should match the water markings on the bowl.
Rice is too dry.	Too much rice or not enough water.	Use the rice measure cup that comes with the appliance. The rice measure provided holds 2/3 cup uncooked rice – about 5 oz. or 150 grams
Rice is gummy.	Too much water or not enough rice.	Add water to match markings on the rice bowl. Do not use a liquid measuring cup.

Care and Cleaning

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

- Unplug the unit before cleaning and let it cool completely.

- Never immerse the unit in water or other liquid.

- Wash the cooking bowl, lid, serving scoop and rice measure in warm, soapy water or in the dishwasher. 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.

- Unplug the unit before cleaning and let it cool completely. - Never immerse the unit in water or other liquid. - Wash the cooking bowl, lid, serving scoop and rice measure in warm, soapy water or in the dishwasher. 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.

Helpful Tip: Since the rice cooking bowl has a nonstick coating, try this method: add warm, soapy water and allow the bowl to stand for several minutes. This releases any food particles and with just a wipe of a sponge or plastic scrubber the bowl is perfectly clean.

- Wipe the interior of the unit with a dry cloth. Clean the outside surface with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly.

- If water accidentally gets into the switch area or onto the heating plate, allow to dry thoroughly before using the rice cooker.

- Wipe the interior of the unit with a dry cloth. Clean the outside surface with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. - If water accidentally gets into the switch area or onto the heating plate, allow to dry thoroughly before using the rice cooker.

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?

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

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