Easy Cook RK1018 - Rice cooker TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Easy Cook RK1018 TEFAL

Unpack the appliance

• Remove the appliance from the packaging and unpack all the accessories and printed documents.

• Open the lid by pressing the opening button located on the handle – Fig.1.

• Install the spoon support: insert the plastic hook of the support in the hole located under product ring, and slide it downwards – Fig.2. Clean the appliance

• Remove the bowl and the micro pressure valve.

• Clean the bowl and the micro pressure valve with a sponge and washing-up liquid. Wipe the outside of the appliance and the metal parts of the lid with a damp cloth.

• Make sure the micro pressure valve is correctly placed in position – Fig.3. Using your rice cooker

• Carefully wipe the outside of the bowl (especially the bottom). Make sure that there are no foreign residues or liquid underneath the bowl and on the hotplate

• If inner bowl is deformed, do not use it any more and get a replacement bowl from the Authorized service center for repair.

• Place the bowl into the appliance – Fig.5, making sure that it is correctly positioned.

• Slightly rotate the bowl in both directions, so as to ensure good contact between the bottom of the bowl and the hotplate. Never place your hand on the steam vent during cooking, as there is a danger of burns. Never use the lid handle to transport the product when it is full. Read the instructions and carefully follow the operating method. Before the first use Description

2. Graduation for water and rice

10. Micro pressure valve

RICE_COOKER_EASY-COOK_NC00120533_Mise en page 1 09/10/13 09:34 Page2• Check that the condensation collector is correctly placed in position, if not, please install it by pushing firmly into the groove – Fig.6.

• Pour your ingredients (see Rice Cooking chapter).

• Close and lock the lid.

• Plug in the appliance.

• Do not switch on the appliance until all of the above stages have been completed.

• Avoid to switch on the appliance with an empty cooking bowl.

Do not touch the heating plate when the product is plugged. Rice Cooking Measuring the ingredients - Max capacity of the bowl

• The graduated markings on the inside of the bowl are given in liters and cups, these are used for measuring the amount of water when cooking rice – Fig.7.

• The plastic cup provided with your appliance is for measuring rice (not water) and the table states the quantity of rice required for the number of servings. 1 level measuring cup of rice weighs about 150 g.

• The table below gives a guide to cooking different kinds of rice. For best results, we recommend using ordinary rice rather than ‘easy cook’ type of rice which tends to give a stickier rice and may adhere to the base. With other types of rice, such as brown or wild rice, the quantities of water need adjustment check the table below.

• To cook only 1 cup of white rice (serves 2 small or 1 large portion) because there isn't the mark of 1 cup in the cooking pot, you should use 1 measuring cup of white rice and then add 1 1/2 measuring cup of water. With some types of rice it is normal for a little rice to stick on the base when cooking 1 cup of rice. To cook other quantity of white rice, refer to cooking guide below.

• The maximum quantity of water + rice should not exceed the 10 cup mark inside the bowl

Fig.7 . Depending on the type of rice, quantities of water may need adjustment. See the table below.

1500 g 10 cup mark 16 per.-18 per. 30-35 min

COOKING GUIDE FOR WHITE RICE

Only use the inner pot provided with the appliance. Do not pour water or put ingredients in the appliance without the bowl inside.

• Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking except for risotto rice.

• The rice cooker will automatically determine the exact cooking time depending on the quantity of water and rice placed in the bowl. Rice cooking The cooking time given in the tables above is a rice cooking time guide.

• Place the appliance on a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from water splashes and any other sources of heat.

• Pour the required quantity of rice into the bowl using the measuring cup provided. Then fill with cold water up to the corresponding “CUP” mark printed in the bowl (See cooking guide above) – Fig.7. Note: Always add the rice first otherwise you will have too much water.

• Check that the appliance is plugged in. Press downwards on the control switch, the red cooking indicator illuminates showing that cooking has begun – Fig.8.

• When cooking finished, it will turn to keep warm automatically, the “KEEP WARM” indicator light is on – Fig.9

• After each use empty and clean the condensation collector. Some recommendations for best results when cooking rice

• Measure the rice and rinse it thoroughly under running water in a sieve for a long time (except for risotto rice which should not be rinsed). Then place the rice in the bowl first and fill the corresponding quantity of water.

• Make sure that the rice is well distributed in the bowl to allow even cooking. The rice cooker itself determines the exact cooking time depending on the quantity of water and ingredients placed in the bowl (see cooking table above for a guide to timing). When all of the water has been absorbed by the rice, the appliance stops the cooking process automatically and enters into the “KEEP WARM” mode (the green “KEEP WARM” indicator light comes on).

ype of rice Measuring

f white rice Water level

erves Approximative cooking time*

ound white rice (Italian rice - often a stickier rice)

• Add salt to water: depending on personal taste.

• Water may be substituted with stock. If using stock, there is risk of rice browning in the bowl.

• Do not open the lid during cooking as steam will escape and this will affect the cooking time and the taste.

• On completion of cooking, the “KEEP WARM” indicator light is on, stir the rice and then leave it in the rice cooker for a few minutes longer in order to get perfect rice with separate grains. Steam cooking (for vegetables, fish, etc.) Measuring the ingredients

• The maximum quantity of water in the bowl should not exceed the maximum CUP mark shown in “CUP” on the bowl

Fig.7. Exceeding this level may cause overflow during use.

• The water level should be lower than the steam basket

• Pour water into the bowl.

• Place the steam basket in the bowl – Fig.10.

• Add the ingredients in the steam basket. Ensuring that they are not packed too thightly and that some steam holes are left clear otherwise the food may cook unevenly.

• Close the lid. To steam cook

• Press downwards on the control switch, the red cooking indicator illuminates showing that cooking has begun – Fig.8.

• You can end the steam cooking mode by turning the control switch to its top position. The green “KEEP WARM” indicator light comes on and the appliance turns to keep warm function.

• When there is no more water in the cooking pot, it will turn to keep warm automatically, the “KEEP WARM” indicator light is on – Fig.9. Keep warm function On completion of cooking, for rice or steam cooking, the appliance enters automatically to the “KEEP WARM” function. The control switch comes up to its top position and the green “KEEP WARM” indicator light comes on. The food is thus kept warm until ready to serve. Be careful that keep warm long hours would affect the quality of rice. To switch off this function, unplug the appliance – Fig.13

• Caution: Escaping steam is very hot – Fig.12

• Serve the food using the plastic spoon supplied with the appliance and close the lid.

• The food remaining in the bowl will keep warm for any next servings.

• Don't forget to unplug the appliance after keep warm.

• Leave to cool for at least one hour before cleaning. Cleaning and Maintenance Condensation collector

• The condensation collector should be emptied and cleaned after each use.

• To remove the collector, press on each side of the plastic cover and remove – Fig.14.

• To put the collector back, push firmly into the groove. Bowl, basket, condensation collector, micro pressure valve and the steam basket

• To clean the micro-pressure valve, remove it from the lid

Fig.15 and open it by rotating in the direction of “open”

Fig.15. After cleaning it, wipe dry. Allow the two triangle to next

Fig.15, and rotate it in the direction of “close” until you heard “ka”, then put it back to the lid of the rice cooker.

• Use hot water, washing up liquid and a sponge to clean the bowl – Fig.16, the condensation collector – Fig.17, the micro pressure valve – Fig.18, the spoon and the cup. Scouring powders and metal sponges are not recommended.

• If food has stuck to the bottom, allow the bowl to soak for a while before washing it.

• Dry the bowl carefully.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water, nor pour water into it. Taking care of the bowl

• To keep unchanged the cosmetic of the bowl, we do not recommend to clean this one in the diswasher.

• Use plastic or wooden ustensils and not metal ones when stirring or serving food to avoid damaging the bowl surface.

• To avoid any risk of corrosion, do not pour vinegar into the bowl.

• The colour of the bowl surface may change after using for the first time or after long period of use. This change in colour is due to the action of steam and water and does not have any effect on the use of the Rice Cooker, nor is it dangerous for your health. It is perfectly safe to continue using it. Never remove the bowl after cooking without protective oven gloves. RICE_COOKER_EASY-COOK_NC00120533_Mise en page 1 09/10/13 09:35 Page88

Cleaning and care of the other parts of the appliance

• Unplug the appliance before cleaning.

• Clean the outside of the Rice Cooker, the inside of the lid

Fig.19 and the cord with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use abrasive products.

• Do not use water to clean the interior of the appliance body as it could damage the heat sensor. Technical troubleshooting guide Malfunction description Causes SolutionAny indicator lamp off and noheating.Rice cooker not plugged.Verify the main plug is wellengaged in the product body.Any Indicator lamp off andheating.Problem of The connection ofthe indicator lamp or Indicatorlamp is damaged.Send to authorized servicecenter for repair.Cooking Indicator lamp off,keep warm indicator on.Cook button is not in cookingposition.Put the cook button in lowposition (cooking).Steam leakage during using.Lid is badly closed.Open and close again the lid.Micropressure valve not wellpositioned or uncomplete.Stop the cooking (unplug theproduct) and check the valve iscomplete (2 parts lockedtogether) and well positioned.Lid or micropressure valvegasket is damaged.Send to authorized servicecenter for repair.Rice half cooked or overtimecooking.Too much or not enough watercompared to rice quantity.Refer to IFU for water quantity.Automatic warm-keeping fails(product stay in cookingposition, or no heating).Send to authorized servicecenter for repair.Water leakage on the table.Dew collector missing or dewcollector overflow.Empty the dew collector foreach use verify goodpositionning of the dewcollector. Remark: if inner bowl is deformed, do not use it anymore and get a replacement bowl from the authorized service center for repair. RICE_COOKER_EASY-COOK_NC00120533_Mise en page 1 09/10/13 09:35 Page99 Déballage de l’appareil

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