Cool Touch RK1558 - Rice cooker TEFAL - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Cool Touch RK1558 TEFAL

T-FAL-COLTUCH-NC00027923-02 23/08/12 17:41 Page1IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:1. Read all instructions before using.2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.4. Not intended for use by children. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children.5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, andbefore cleaning the appliance.6. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for exam-ination, repair or adjustment.7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.8. Do not use outdoors.9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.10.Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.11.Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.12.Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

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FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

POLARIZATION INSTRUCTIONS This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intented 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.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

a) A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) should be used 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 longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electricalrating of the appliance; and2) The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can bepulled 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. This appliance is not intended to be operated using an external timer or separate remote control system. Check that the power supply voltage corresponds to that shown on the appliance (alternating current). Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country other than that in which it is pur-chased, have it checked by an approved service center. Do not place the appliance near a heat source or in a hot oven, as serious damage could result. This appli-ance is designed for domestic use only. In case of professional use, inappropriate use or failure to comply withthe instructions, the manufacturer accepts no responsibility and the guarantee does not apply. It is not intended to be used in the following applications, and the guarantee will not apply for:- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;- farm houses;

T-FAL-COLTUCH-NC00027923-02 23/08/12 17:41 Page2- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; - bed and breakfast type environments.

Never leave the appliance in operation unattended. Keep away from children. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental ca- pabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Do not use the appliance if: - the appliance or the cord is damaged. - the appliance has fallen or shows visible damage or does not work properly. In these cases, the appliance must be sent to your nearest approved service center to avoid any possible danger. Do not take the appliance apart yourself.

Do not leave the cord hanging.

Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.

Always unplug the appliance: - immediately after use, - when moving it, - prior to any cleaning or maintenance, - if it fails to function correctly.

Use a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from any water splashes.

Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

Burns can occur by touching the hot surface of the appliance, the hot water, the steam or the food.

Never try to operate the appliance when the bowl is empty or without the bowl.

The cooking function/knob must be allowed to operate freely. Do not prevent or obstruct the function from auto- matically changing to the keep warm function.

Do not remove the bowl while the appliance is working.

Do not put the appliance directly onto a hot surface, or any other source of heat or flame, as it will cause a failure or danger.

The bowl and the heating plate should be in direct contact. Any object or food inserted between these two parts could damage the correct operation.

Do not put any food or water into the appliance until the bowl is in place.

Respect the levels indicated in the recipes.

During cooking, the appliance gives out heat and steam. Keep face and hands away. Do not get face and hands close to the steam outlet. Do not obstruct the steam outlet.

Do not immerse the body in water nor pour water into it, only into the bowl.

Any intervention should only be made by a service center with original spare parts.

CAUTION – To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to properly grounded outlets only.

CAUTION : to reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in removable container. For any problems or queries please contact our Customer Relations Team or consult our web site: www.t-falusa.com or www.t-fal.ca Protect the environment

• Your appliance has been designed to run for many years. However, when you decide to replace it, remember to think about how you can contribute to protecting the environment.

• Before discarding your appliance you should remove the battery from the timer and dispose of it at a local civic waste collection center (according to model).

Environment protection first!Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

9. Non-slip base10.Heating plate and sensor11.Power cord12.Spoon and rice measuring cup13.Steam outlet

Before first use Unpack the rice cooker

• Take the rice cooker and accessories out of their packaging.• Take the lid off.• Take out the printed documents.• Take out the bowl and steaming basket.• Clean the lid, bowl and steaming basket with a non-abrasive sponge, warm water and dish soap.Clean the outside of the appliance with a slightly damp cloth.• Dry carefully.• The lid, steaming basket, spoon and rice measuring cup are dishwasher safe.• To maintain the non-stick properties of the bowl condition, wipe the non-stick interior of the bowlby spreading one teaspoon of cooking oil over the interior with a clean cloth. Wipe off any excess. Preparation Before cooking
• Make sure the outside of the bowl, especially the base, is dry. Check that here is no foreign matterunder the bowl or on the heating plate - Fig 1.• Place the bowl inside the appliance and make sure that it is positioned correctly - Fig 2.• Twist the bowl from side to side to make sure that the bottom of the bowl makes good contactwith the heating plate.Note: When the rice bowl is empty, without the lid fitted, it is normal for there to be a gapbetween the body of the appliance and the rim of the bowl. Once the glass lid is fitted, thebowl makes good contact with the spring loaded heat sensor and is ready for use.• Place the ingredients and liquid in the bowl (see sections 'Preparing Rice' and 'Steaming in the Bas-ket' for more details) - Fig 3 and - Fig 4.
• Place the lid on the appliance, positioning the steam vent at the back - Fig 6.• Do not switch on appliance with an empty cooking bowl. Preparing rice
• The measurement markings inside the bowl are in liters and cups. These are used for measuringthe amount of water when cooking rice - Fig 5.• Measure out the rice (see table page 8) using the measuring cup provided and rinse it thoroughlyunder running water in a sieve for a long time. Place rinsed rice in the bowl ensuring it is evenly dis-tributed.Note: The plastic cup should only be used for measuring rice, not water. • For best results, use ordinary rice rather than 'easy cook' type rice which tends to give a stickier riceand adhere to the base.

T-FAL-COLTUCH-NC00027923-02 23/08/12 17:41 Page78 To start cooking

• Plug the cooker into the outlet - Fig 7.• Press the control button down and the red cooking indicator will light up to show that it has startedto cook - Fig 8.Caution: if the bowl is not inserted correctly into the appliance, it will not start to cook. • The rice cooker will calculate the exact cooking time automatically, depending on the amount of Cooking COOKING GUIDE FOR WHITE RICE(Long Grain, Basmati, American, Thai, Jasmine, Risotto (Arborio), Thai Sticky Rice)Measuring cupsof riceWater level in bowl(+ rice)Serves Approximate cooking time**4 4 cup mark 5-6 20-25 min6 6 cup mark 8-10 25-30 min8 8 cup mark 13-14 30-35 min10 10 cup mark 16-18 35-40 minBefore cooking, rinse rice thoroughly under running water in a sieve for a long time to remove any loose starch. Weight will vary with other types of white rice such as Thai, Jasmine, Risotto (Arborio) and Thai Sticky Rice.** The rice cooker au- tomatically determines the cooking time depending on the quantity of rice and water placed in the bowl. COOKING GUIDE FOR BROWN RICE AND BROWN BASMATI RICE Type of riceMeasuring cups of riceWater level in bowl(+ rice)Serves Approximatecooking time***WholegrainBrown Rice orWholegrainBrownBasmati Rice4 4.5 cup mark 5-6 40-45 min6 6.5 cup mark 8-10 45-50 min8 (maximum quantity for brown riceand brown basmati rice)8.5 cup mark 13-14 50-55 minBefore cooking rinse rice thoroughly under running water in a sieve for a long time to remove any loose starch. For best results, we recommand cooking wild rice in a saucepan instead of your Cooltouch rice cooker as it tends to froth during cooking.Weight will vary slighty with different varieties of rice. *** The rice cooker automatically determines the cooking time depending on the quantity of rice and water placed in the bowl. Note: Do not place the appliance near a wall or a cabinet while in operation as the steamproduced by the appliance can cause damage.• For white rice, fill the bowl with cold water up to the marking relating to the number of cupsof rice used - Fig 5. For other types of rice, such as brown rice and wild rice, the amount of water needs to be adjusted and increased slightly.• The minimum quantity of rice that can be cooked is 4 cups white rice.
• The amount of rice and water must never exceed the MAX level of the product, which is the 10 cups level mark of the bowl.• Cover the bowl with the lid positioning the steam vent at the back - Fig 6. Note: Always add the rice first otherwise you will have too much water. The tables below give additional information on cooking white rice and other types of rice (brown rice and brown basmati rice).

water and ingredients placed in the bowl.

• During the cooking process, it is normal for the lid to rise up slightly and for the water to bubble around the edges. Automatic keep warm function

• At the end of the cooking process, the rice cooker detects that the water has been totally absorbed and changes automatically to the “keep warm” function. Then, the control button moves up to the higher position and the orange “keep warm” indicator lights up - Fig 9.

• The food stays warm, ready to be served. The rice cooker stays in the “keep warm” position while the cooker is plugged in. Food left in the “keep warm” position should not be left to dry out and it must be stirred to prevent it from burning or sticking to the bowl. For best results serve rice within 30 minutes. It is recommended to serve the rice as soon as pos- sible after cooking.

• Manual operation. The “keep warm” function can be started by pushing up the control button. Steaming in the basket (for vegetables, fish and fruit)

• As a general rule, you will need 1/2 cup (100-150 ml) of water for each 15 to 20 minutes of steam- ing time, except when cooking Brussels sprouts, potatoes and broccoli - Fig 11. In these cases, add 2 1/4 cups (500 ml) of cold water.

• Place the steaming basket in the bowl - Fig 12.

• We recommend there is always a space of at least 3/4" (2 cm) between the water level and the base of the steaming basket - Fig 13.

• Place the ingredients in the basket ensuring that they are not packed too tightly and that some steam holes are left clear otherwise the food may cook unevenly. Cover the bowl with the lid - Fig 14.

• Proceed as instructed on page 8 in section 'To start cooking'. The rice cooker will automatically de- termine the steaming time depending on the quantity of water used and switch to the "keep warm" function at the end of cooking. To manually interrupt steaming push up the control button. End of the cooking process When the food is ready to serve:

• Take the lid off. Caution: escaping steam is very hot - Fig 10.

• Safety note: The body of the appliance is cooltouch. Caution: the rice bowl will be hot. Always use oven gloves to remove the bowl.

• Serve with the spoon provided with the cooker and replace the lid. Never use metallic accessories to stir or serve the rice.

• Food left in the rice cooker will stay warm to be served a second time.

• Unplug the cooker from the wall outlet.

• Remove the steaming basket using oven gloves as it will be hot. Tips for better results with your rice cooker

• Measure the rice and wash it in a sieve under running water.

• Make sure the rice is spread over the entire surface of the bowl so that it cooks evenly.

• Cooking times will vary depending on the amount and type of rice cooked.

• When cooking small quantities, the rice will start sticking together on the bottom of the bowl. Greas- ing with half a teaspoon of cooking oil can help prevent this layer from forming but it is not always possible to avoid.

• At the end of the cooking time, when the “keep warm” function is turned on, stir the rice and leave it in the rice cooker for a few minutes to get a perfect result.

• When cooking rice add salt to the water, if required. Allow about half a teaspoon of salt for 4 cups

T-FAL-COLTUCH-NC00027923-02 23/08/12 17:41 Page910 Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning the bowl, the lid and the steaming basket

• Unplug the rice cooker from the wall outlet - Fig 15 - and leave to cool for at least 1 hour - Fig 16.
• Use hot water, dish soap and a sponge to clean the bowl - Fig 17, Scouring powder and steel wool are not recommended.• If there is food stuck to the bottom of the bowl, leave it to soak before washing.• Dry the bowl carefully.Please note that the bowl is not dishwasher safe.• Wash the steam basket, lid, spoon, rice measuring cup in the dishwasher.• Do not immerse the appliance in water.• Do not put the appliance in the dishwasher - Fig 18.• Do not pour water inside the body of the appliance - Fig 19. Water should only be poured into thenon-stick bowl.• In order to keep the bowl in good condition, it is recommended that you recondition the surfacewith oil. Periodically wipe the interior of the bowl with a small amount of cooking oil.• In order to preserve the non-stick properties, do not cut food inside the bowl.• Store the bowl inside the rice cooker.Important: Any brown marks or scratches that might appear after prolonged use are not aproblem. We guarantee that the non-stick coating IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULESAND REGULATIONS on materials suitable for contact with food. Care of the bowl
• Use a plastic or wooden spoon instead of a metal one to avoid damaging the surface ofthe bowl.• To avoid any risk of corrosion, do not put vinegar in the bowl.
• The color of the surface of the bowl might change after using the appliance for the first time or after prolonged use. This change in color is due to the effects of steam and water and in no wayaffects the use of the rice cooker, and poses no health risk. It is perfectly safe to continue using therice cooker. Cleaning and care of the other appliance accessories
• Clean the outside of the rice cooker and the power cord with a damp cloth and then dry.Do not use aggressive or abrasive products.Do not use water to clean the inside body of the appliance.of rice, but you can adjust this to your personal taste. Remember your rice cooker uses less waterthan when boiling rice, so take care not to add too much salt.• For best results, serve rice when it has just been cooked.