CKCPRC4726 - Rice cooker Crock-Pot - Free user manual and instructions

Type	Rice Cooker with Steam Basket
Brand	Crock-Pot
Model	CKCPRC4726 (also CKCPRC4725, CKCPRC4727)
Capacity (uncooked rice)	Up to 3 cups (5 oz/160 mL each)
Capacity (cooked rice)	Up to 6 cups (5 oz/160 mL each)
Functions	Rice cooking, automatic keep warm, steaming vegetables
Keep Warm Temperature	140°F - 175°F (60°C - 80°C)
Included Accessories	Measuring cup (5 oz/160 mL), paddle, steaming tray, glass lid
Inner Pot Material	Non-stick coated (common for rice cookers)
Lid Material	Glass
Safety Features	Automatic switch to keep warm when cooking complete; do not immerse heating body; do not operate without lid
Cleaning	Inner pot and lid are dishwasher safe; heating body wipe with damp cloth
Dimensions (approximate)	28 x 23 x 23 cm (11 x 9 x 9 in)
Weight (approximate)	2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
Warranty	2 years
Manufacturer Contact	UK Freephone: 0800 052 3615; Email: [e-mail]

Frequently Asked Questions - CKCPRC4726 Crock-Pot

How much rice can I cook at once?

You can cook up to 3 cups (5 oz/160 mL each) of uncooked rice, which yields up to 6 cups of cooked rice.

Can I use the rice cooker for other grains?

The manual only covers white and brown rice. For other grains, you may experiment, but cooking times and water ratios will vary. Always monitor the process.

How do I clean the rice cooker?

The inner pot and glass lid are dishwasher safe. The heating body should be wiped with a damp cloth only. Do not immerse the heating body in water.

What should I do if rice burns?

Burning can occur if there is too little water or if rice is not stirred. The manual recommends stirring the rice after 15 minutes of cooking to prevent sticking.

Can I steam vegetables at the same time as rice?

No, the unit is designed for either rice cooking or steaming vegetables separately. Use the steaming tray with water in the inner pot for vegetables.

Does the rice cooker automatically switch to keep warm?

Yes, once the rice is cooked, the unit automatically switches to keep warm mode, indicated by a yellow light. It maintains temperature between 140°F and 175°F.

How do I reheat cold rice?

Add 1/4 cup (38 ml) of cold water per cup of cooked rice, stir, then press the On-Switch Button. The unit will heat and then automatically switch to keep warm.

How much water should I use for steaming vegetables?

For most vegetables (e.g., broccoli, green beans), use 1/3 cup (50 ml) of water. Refer to the steaming chart in the manual for specific times and quantities.

Is it safe to leave the rice cooker unattended?

The cooker has an automatic keep warm function, but always follow the safety instructions: unplug when not in use, do not touch hot surfaces, and keep away from children.

Where can I get replacement parts?

The manual does not list specific spare parts. For any inquiries, contact Holmes Products (Europe) Ltd at 0800 052 3615 (UK) or email [e-mail].

USER MANUAL CKCPRC4726 Crock-Pot

CKCPRC4725, CKCPRC4726 & CKCPRC4727

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CROCK·POT™

RICE

COOKER

WITH

STEAM

BASKET

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety instructions should always be followed, including the following:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR CROCK-POT™ RICE COOKER.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces ⚠️. Use pot holders when removing Lid or handling hot containers to avoid steam burns.

3. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse the Heating Body in water or other liquids.

4. Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug before putting on or taking off parts, and allow to cool before cleaning.

5. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to an Authorized Crock-Pot™ Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment.

6. Do not use outdoors.

7. Do not let Cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

8. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

9. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food or water or other hot liquids.

10. Do not use appliance for other than its intended use.

11. Lift and open Lid carefully to avoid scalding and allow water to drip into the Inner Pot.

12. Do not operate this appliance without the Lid in place on the unit. Steam is generated during use.

13. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by this appliance manufacturer may cause hazards.

14. To disconnect, remove plug from outlet.

15. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, 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. Children should be supervised to ensure that they DO NOT play with the appliance.

16. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children, or incapacitated individuals.

17. THIS UNIT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

18. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance and the 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 unintentionally.

19. A short power-supply cord is provided with this appliance to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over.

20. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HEATING BODY OF THE RICE COOKER IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID!

FITTING OF A PLUG - FOR U.K. AND IRELAND ONLY

If the plug is not suitable for the socket outlets in your home, it can be removed and replaced by a plug of the correct type. Please refer to "Installation of a plug" below.

INSTALLATION OF A PLUG - APPLICABLE TO U.K. AND IRELAND WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED

NOTE: If the terminals in the plug are not marked or if you are unsure or in doubt about the installation of the plug please contact a qualified electrician.

If a 13A 3-pin plug is fitted, it must be an ASTA approved plug, conforming to BS1363 standard. Replacement 3A fuses must be BSI or ASTA BS1362 approved.

The wires in the mains lead are coloured as such:

Please note that the colour of these mains wires may not correspond with the colour markings that identify the terminals in your plug. Please proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured GREEN AND YELLOW must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter 'E' or by the earth symbol ⊕ or coloured GREEN or GREEN AND YELLOW.

The BROWN coloured wire must be connected to the terminal, which is marked with the letter "L" or is coloured RED.

The BLUE coloured wire must be connected to the terminal, which is marked with the letter "N" or is coloured BLACK.

KNOW YOUR RICE COOKER

(See Fig. 1)

A. Glass Lid

B. Heating Body

C. Keep Warm Light (yellow)

D. Cook Light (red)

E. On-Switch Button

F. Power Cord

G. Handle

H. Inner Pot

I. Steaming Tray

J. Measuring Cup (not shown)

K. Paddle (not shown)

INSTRUCTIONS TO COOK RICE

• Before using your Crock-Pot™ Rice Cooker for the first time, clean the Glass Lid, Inner Pot, Paddle, Steaming Tray and Measuring Cup according to the user maintenance instructions.
• Make sure appliance is unplugged.
• Make sure to use the measuring cup included with the unit, which has 5 oz/160 mL capacity.
• Using the measuring cup (5 oz/160 mL) included with the unit, place 1 measuring cup of uncooked regular rice and 2 measuring cups of water. One measuring cup (5 oz/160 mL) of uncooked rice will make two measuring cups of cooked rice.
• For brown rice, place 1 measuring cup (5 oz/160 mL) of uncooked brown rice and 3 measuring cups of water.
• The maximum capacity for your rice cooker is 3 measuring cups (5 oz/160 mL) of uncooked rice, which will result in up to 6 measuring cups (5 oz/160 mL) of cooked rice.
• Set the Inner Pot into the Crock-Pot ^™ Rice Cooker. Make sure that the Inner Pot sits directly in contact with the heating plate by turning it slightly from right to left until it is seated properly.
• Cover with Lid. DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE UNCOVERED. STEAM IS GENERATED DURING USE.
• Plug the Power Cord into an electrical outlet. Activate the Crock-Pot™ Rice Cooker on by pushing down the On-Switch Button down. Make sure the Cook Light (red) is on.
• After 15 minutes mix the rice. Lift and remove the Lid carefully to avoid scalding and allow water to drip into the Inner Pot. Use the Paddle or another long handheld utensil to scoop and mix the rice. After mixing, cover the Inner Pot with the Lid.
• When your rice is cooked, the Rice Cooker will automatically switch to the warm function and the Keep Warm Light (yellow) will turn on. The Crock-Pot™ Rice Cooker will keep the rice warm until the unit is disconnected from the wall outlet.
• The Crock-Pot ^™ Rice Cooker will automatically keep rice warm at 140°F – 175°F (60°C –80°C).
• When the rice temperature dips below this range, the yellow Keep Warm Light will turn off and the red Cook Light will turn on indicating that the heat preservation process has begun. When the rice temperature reaches 140^ F, the Keep Warm Light (yellow) will once again turn on and the Cook Light (red) will turn off.
• Allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning.
• Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet when not in use.

NOTE:: Wash the rice in a separate bowl, prior to cooking, if desired. For softer rice, we suggest preparing rice and water in the Inner Pot and letting soak for 10 – 20 minutes before cooking.

INSTRUCTIONS TO REHEAT RICE

To reheat cold rice, add 1/4 cup (38ml) of cold water per cup of cooked rice, stir to mix, then press On-Switch Button to start cooking.

When rice is warm, the Crock-Pot ^™ Rice Cooker will automatically switch to the keep warm function.

USING THE STEAMING TRAY

Steam cooking vegetables retains more nutrients than boiling or baking, while preserving the bright, natural color.

1. Prepare vegetables by washing, peeling and then cutting into smaller sized pieces.
2. Make sure the unit is unplugged.
3. Fill the Inner Pot with the appropriate amount of water. (See Chart)
4. Set the Inner Pot into the heating body. Make sure that the Inner Pot sits directly in contact with the heating plate.
5. Place vegetables in the Steaming Tray and position the Tray on top of the Inner Pot. Cover with Lid. DO NOT OPERATE THIS UNIT UNCOVERED. STEAM IS GENERATED DURING USE. LID IS HOT USE POTHOLDER
6. Plug the Power Cord into a wall outlet. Activate the Rice Cooker by pushing down the On-Switch Button. Make sure the red Cook Light is on.
7. Time the cooking manually according to the chart below. The unit will automatically switch to the keep warm cycle once all the water evaporates. If all the water evaporates and you wish to extend the cooking cycle, add more water.
8. Once the vegetables have been steamed according to your personal preference, remove the Steamer Tray from the Crock-Pot ^™ Rice Cooker.
9. Disconnect from the wall outlet and allow the unit to cool completely before cleaning.

VEGETABLE QUANTITY WATER TIME

Green Beans 10 ounces / 300 g 1/3 Cup / 50 ml 30-35 minutes

Broccoli 10 ounces / 300 g 1/3 Cup / 50 ml 30-35 minutes

Carrots (Sliced) 8 ounces / 200 g 1/3 Cup / 50 ml 30-35 minutes

Cauliflower 8 ounces / 200 g 1/3 Cup / 50 ml 30-35 minutes

Corn (Kernel) 10 ounces / 300 g 1/3 Cup / 50 ml 40-45 minutes

Peas 10 ounces / 300 g 1/3 Cup / 50 ml 30-35 minutes

Spinach 5 ounces / 150 g 1/3 Cup / 50 ml 20-30 minutes

Mixed Vegetables 10 ounces / 300 g 1/3 Cup / 50 ml 30-35 minutes

NOTE:: These times are approximate. It is recommended that you monitor the steaming process and adjust the cooking time according to your preference. Stir vegetables occasionally during the cooking process. When cooking rice, steaming times may vary.

HOW TO CLEAN YOUR CROCK-POT™ RICE COOKER

THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE CLEANED AFTER EVERY USE.

1. Unplug the Rice Cooker from the wall outlet when not in use or before cleaning. Never immerse the Heating Body in water or any other liquid! Allow the Rice Cooker to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads or steel wool to clean the Rice Cooker.
3. Heating Body: lightly wipe the exterior with a damp cloth or sponge. DO NOT IMMERSE HEATING BODY INTO WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.
4. Inner Pot: fill with hot water and let sit for a while and then wash with hot, soapy water using a sponge and dry thoroughly with a cloth or use dishwasher.
5. Lid, Measuring Cup and Paddle: wash in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. CAUTION: handle the Lid with extreme care, as it may become slippery when wet or use dishwasher.
6. Heating plate: grains of rice or other foreign matter may stick to the heating plate. These must be removed to prevent inadequate cooking. To remove cooked rice, smooth sandpaper can be used. Smooth out and polish the spot for good contact between the heating plate and the bottom of the Inner Pot.
7. There are no user serviceable parts inside this appliance. Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself as you could render it dangerous to use.

NOTE: Inner Pot and Lid are not Oven or Microwave Safe. Do not use in microwave and oven.

GUARANTEE

Please keep your receipt as this will be required for any claims under this guarantee.

• This appliance is guaranteed for 2 years after your purchase as described in this document.
- During this guaranteed period, if in the unlikely event the appliance no longer functions due to a design or manufacturing fault, please take it back to the place of purchase, with your till receipt and a copy of this guarantee.
- The rights and benefits under this guarantee are additional to your statutory rights, which are not affected by this guarantee. Only Holmes Products (Europe) Ltd. ("Holmes") has the right to change these terms.
• Holmes undertakes within the guarantee period to repair or replace the appliance, or any part of appliance found to be not working properly free of charge provided that:

• you promptly notify the place of purchase or Holmes of the problem; and
- the appliance has not been altered in any way or subjected to damage, misuse, abuse, repair or alteration by a person other than a person authorised by Holmes.

- Faults that occur through, improper use, damage, abuse, use with incorrect voltage, acts of nature, events beyond the control of Holmes, repair or alteration by a person other than a person authorised by Holmes or failure to follow instructions for use are not covered by this guarantee. Additionally, normal wear and tear, including, but not limited to, minor discoloration and scratches are not covered by this guarantee.

- The rights under this guarantee shall only apply to the original purchaser and shall not extend to commercial or communal use.

- If your appliance includes a country-specific guarantee or warranty insert please refer to the terms and conditions of such guarantee or warranty in place of this guarantee or contact your local authorized dealer for more information.

Product marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with household waste. To prevent possible harm to environment or human health recycle it responsibly by returning your used product to local collection systems or contact retailer. Check on the following website for further recycling and WEEE information:

www.jardencs.com or e-mail [e-mail]

Holmes Products (Europe) Limited

1 Francis Grove

London

SW19 4DT

UK

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