bESTRON ARC100 Stainless Steel Rice Cooker with Steamer Instruction Manual

: June 8, 2024
: bESTRON

Table of Contents

CONGRATULATIONS!
ENVIRONMENT
OPERATION
WARRANTY CONDITIONS
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bESTRON ARC100 Stainless Steel Rice Cooker with Steamer Instruction Manual

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations with the purchase of this Bestron product. These instructions tell you how the product works and how to use it. Read the instructions carefully before you start using the appliance. Only use the appliance in the manner described in the instructions. Keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.

Defects:

If the appliance is defective, do not try to repair it yourself. Always have a qualified mechanic carry out any repairs.

Children

This appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years old and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and know-how, but only if supervised or if they have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and are aware of its potential dangers.
Children are not allowed to clean and maintain the appliance, except if they are over the age of 8 years old and supervised.
Keep the appliance and the cable out of reach of children under the
age of 8 years old.
Keep an eye on children to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

Check that the mains voltage corresponds with that shown on the
rating plate of an electrical appliance before you use it.
Check that the socket to which you connect the electrical appliance is earthed.
Always install electrical appliances on a stable and level surface
where it cannot fall over.
Certain parts of an electrical appliance may become warm or sometimes hot. Do not touch them as you may burn yourself.
Make sure your hands are dry when you touch an electrical appliance, a cord or a plug.
Electrical appliances must be able to lose their heat to avoid fire hazards. Therefore, make sure that the appliance has sufficient clearance around it and that it does not come into contact with flammable materials. Electrical appliances must never be covered.
Make sure that electrical appliances, cords or plugs do not come into contact with water.
Never immerse electrical appliances, cords or plugs in water or any
other liquid.
Do not touch electrical appliances if they have fallen in the
water. Immediately pull the plug out of the socket. Stop using the
appliance.
Make sure that electrical appliances, cords and plugs do not come
into contact with heat sources, such as a hot hob or open fire.
Never let cords hang over the edge of the sink, a worktop or a table.
Always remove plug from the socket when you are not using the
electrical appliance.
Remove the plug from the socket by pulling the plug itself and not the cord.
Regularly check if the cord of the electrical appliance is not damaged. Do not use the electrical appliance if the cord shows signs of damage. If the cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, a technical service provider or a person with an equivalent qualification, to avoid any danger.
The appliance may not be switched on with the aid of an external time switch, or by a separate system with remote control.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT THIS APPLIANCE

Be careful when using the appliance outdoors.
Never use the appliance in damp or wet locations.
Thoroughly clean the appliance after use (see Cleaning and
Maintenance).
Do not place the appliance too close to kitchen cupboards and
walls covered in wallpaper. The hot steam may cause damage.
Be careful when opening the lid during or after use. The hot steam can cause burns.

ENVIRONMENT

Dispose of packaging material such as plastic and cardboard boxes in the designated containers.
Do not dispose of this product as normal domestic waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at a collection point for the reuse of electric and electronic equipment. Look for the symbol on the product, the user instructions or the packaging showing the type of waste.
The materials can be used as indicated. By helping us reuse and process the materials or otherwise recycle the old equipment, you will be making an important contribution towards the protection of the environment.
Your municipality can tell you where to find the designated waste collection point in your neighbour hood.

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

This product conforms to the requirements of the following European Directives on safety:

EMC Directive: 2014/30/EU
Low Voltage Directive: 2014/35/EU
RoHS Directive: 2011/65/E

R. Neyman Quality control
Signarure

OPERATION

General

The rice cooker is only intended for domestic use, not for professional use.
Product Overview

Glass lid
Housing
Heat resistant handles
Inner pan
Steam bowl
Measuring cup
Rice spoon
ON/OFF switch
Cook switch
Indicator light “WARM”
Indicator light “COOK”
Power cord and plug
Appliance inlet

OPERATION – Before first use

Remove the appliance from the packaging, and remove all packaging materials.
Clean the appliance and all the accessories thoroughly to remove any manufacturing residues (see “Cleaning and maintenance”).

OPERATION – Cooking rice

Place the appliance on a flat, stable work surface.
Measure rice and water and put it in the inner pan (4).
** For the preparation of:| You use:**
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1 portion of rice| 1 cup of rice| 2 cups of water
2 portions of rice| 2 cups of rice| 3 cups of water
3 portions of rice| 3 cups of rice| 4 cups of water
4 portions of rice| 4 cups of rice| 5 cups of water
5 portions of rice| 5 cups of rice| 6 cups of water

ATTENTION: This rice cooker has a capacity of 1 liters. The maximum capacity is 750 grams of rice = 5 large portions = 4 to 6 persons.

Place the inner pan in the housing (2) and place the lid on it.
Connect the appliance to the wall socket.
Press the ON/OFF switch (8) on the backside to switch on the appliance. Push the cook switch (9) down. The “COOK” indicator light (11) is now illuminated. When the rice is boiled, after approx 20 minutes depending on the kind of rice, the appliance automatically switches to “WARM” (10). Now the appliance will keep the rice warm. Rice can reasonably be kept warm for about 5 hours. However, we recommend to avoid dehydration and to serve the rice within 1 hour.
If the rice is ready, wait 10 minutes before fluffing and serving the rice
When finished, press the ON/OFF switch (8) on the backside to switch off the appliance and disconnect the appliance from the wall socket.

OPERATION – Steaming

The rice cooker can also be used to steam a variety of food items, such as vegetables, fish and even potatoes.

Fill the steam bowl (5) with the desired food
Fill the inner pan (4) of the rice cooker halfway with room temperature water.
Place the steam bowl (5) on the rice cooker.
Cover the steam bowl with the glass lid (1).
Press the ON/OFF switch (8) on the backside to switch on the appliance.
Push the cook switch (9) down. The “COOK” indicator light (11) is now illuminated.
Remove the food from the steam bowl when it’s ready and place it on a plate. Take care! The food is ho.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Clean the appliance and the loose parts thoroughly after each use:

Remove the plug from the rice cooker and plug socket.
Clean the glass lid, inner pan, measuring cup and rice spoon in warm soapy water. Rinse the parts with water and dry them thoroughly with a dry cloth. The inner pan is dishwasher safe.
Clean the housing with a damp cloth.
Store the device in a dry place.

ATTENTION:

Verify that the appliance is not connected to the power supply before you clean it.
Never use corrosive or scouring cleaning agents or sharp objects (such as knives or hard brushes) to
clean the appliance.
Never immerse the base unit in water or another liquid and never place it under flowing water.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

Bestron offers a 60-month warranty on this equipment against defects resulting from manufacturing and/or material errors, subject to the following conditions.

No labour or material costs will be charged during this warranty period.
Any repairs carried out under the warranty will not extend the warranty period.
Faulty parts, or in the event of exchange, the faulty equipment itself, will automatically become the pro- perty of Bestron.
The warranty is valid for the first buyer only and is non-transferable.
The warranty is not valid for damage caused by:
- Accidents
- Improper use
- Wear and tear
- Neglect
- Faulty installation
- Connection to a different mains voltage than indicated on the type plate
- Unauthorised changes
- Repairs carried out by unqualified third parties
- Use in violation with the applicable statutory, technical or safety standards
- Careless transport without suitable packaging or other protection.
Warranty cannot be claimed:
- For damage during transport
- If the serial number of the appliance is removed or changed
Items excluded from warranty are:
- Cords
- Lamps
- Glass parts
The warranty does not entitle the purchaser to compensation for any damage other than replacement or repair of the faulty parts. Bestron cannot in any event be held liable for any indirect or consequential losses caused by or in relation to the equipment it has provided.
Claims under a warranty may only be submitted to your (online) retailer or directly to the Bestron Ser- vice Department. Never send items without being asked to. We may refuse the parcel and you will be liable for the costs. Contact us first and we tell you how the appliance should be packaged and sent. Each claim under a warranty must be accompanied by the relevant receipt.