Black & Decker RC436 16-Cup Multi-Use Rice Cooker User Manual

: June 11, 2024
: Black & Decker

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Black & Decker RC436 16-Cup Multi-Use Rice Cooker
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
How to Use
RECIPES
Care and Cleaning
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Black & Decker RC436 16-Cup Multi-Use Rice Cooker

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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.
Plug cord into the wall outlet. 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.

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 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.
Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,

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,
If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and
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.

Tempered glass lid with steam vent (Part # RC436-01)
Cooking bowl with water level marks (Part# RC426-05)
Cool-touch side handles
Rice measure (Part # RC426-30)
Serving scoop (Part # RC426-31)
Steaming basket (Part # RC436-02)
“On” switch
Cook indicator light
Warm Indicator light
Condensation catcher (Part# RC436-03)
Lid hanger (not shown) Consumer replaceable/removable parts

Congratulations on your purchase of the popular Black and Decker® 16-Cup Multi-Use Rice Cooker. The Cooker is not only great for making perfect rice, but you’ll find it ideal for preparing savory soups, stews and other favorite one-pot dishes. We’ve included several delectable recipes, with preparation directions on Pages 10, 11 and 12.

How to Use

This appliance is for household use only.

Before first use, wash the cooking bowl, glass lid, condensation catcher, serving scoop, steaming basket and rice measure in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well.
Place unit on a flat, stable surface.
Note: As the rice expands and cooks, steam will come out of the vent in the lid. Do not place the rice cooker directly under your cabinets.
Measure desired amount of rice with the rice measure provided. Add butter, oil and/or seasonings as desired.
Note: The rice measure provided is based on 5-1/2 oz. (150 g). Your rice cooker can handle a maximum of 7 rice measures of dry rice — yielding approximately 16, 8 oz. (227 g) cups of cooked rice.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in removable nonstick cooking bowl provided.
Place rice in the cooking bowl. Add water. Use the water-level markings inside the cooking bowl as a guide for adding the appropriate amount of water. For example, for 4 measures of uncooked rice, fill with water to water-level marking 4. Be careful not to add too much water as it may cause the unit to boil over. Use the “BROWN RICE” markings when cooking brown rice and “OTHER RICE” for all other varieties.
Note: Taste/hardness will vary depending on the quality/type of rice and length of time it is cooked. For softer, fluffier rice, add a little more water. For firmer, crunchier rice, add a little less water. See cooking guide (pages 6 and 7). You may need to experiment to suit your taste.
Before placing the cooking bowl into the rice cooker, be sure the heating plate and outside surface of the cooking bowl are clean and dry. Do not let loose rice or particles fall into the rice cooker.
Insert cooking bowl into the rice cooker. You might have to turn it slightly to the left and right to ensure proper contact with the heating plate.
Place the lid on the rice cooker.
Note: Always keep the lid on the rice cooker while cooking.
Plug into a standard electrical outlet. The Warm light comes on.
Press down the On switch. The Cook light comes on and cooking begins. As the rice expands and cooks, steam comes out through the steam vent on the lid.
Caution: Do not put your hand over the steam vent as you may get burned with the hot steam.
Once rice is cooked, the Cook light turns off, the switch pops up and the rice cooker automatically switches to the keep warm function. The Warm light comes on and stays on, indicating serving temperature is maintained.
Note: The unit will stay in the keep warm cycle until it is unplugged. Do not try to prevent the rice cooker from switching to the keep warm cycle. Do not immediately press the On switch again after it has begun the keep warm cycle.
After the switch pops up, leave the lid on for at least 15 minutes to further steam the rice. If holding rice for longer than 30 minutes, stir occasionally to prevent browning of rice on the bottom of cooking bowl.
Remove the lid and stir the rice before serving. The lid hanger may be placed into the hole in the handle with the lip of the lid resting on the condensation catcher to keep water off of the countertop (A).
Caution: When removing the lid, lift away from your body as you may get burned with the hot steam.
Unplug the unit when finished.

STEAMING BASKET

Fill the cooking bowl with about 1-1/2 cups (12 fl. oz./350 ml) of water using a standard measuring cup.
Place vegetables or other food in the steamer basket, and position the basket on top of the cooking bowl.
Close the lid.
Note: Always keep the lid closed while cooking.
Plug unit into a standard electrical outlet. The Warm light will come on.
Press the Cook button to begin cooking.
Steaming times vary according to vegetable or food type. Begin checking for doneness after initial 5 minutes. You may need to experiment to suit your taste.
Unplug the unit when finished.
Note: When steaming vegetables or other foods without rice in the cooking bowl, the unit will not switch to the Warm mode.

Important Tips:

Do not keep small amounts of rice in the keep warm cycle for extended periods of time.
During cooking, a thin crust may develop on the rice at the bottom of the bowl. If you do not like rice with a crust, you can easily peel it off and discard it.
Use the plastic serving scoop (or a wooden spoon) to stir and remove rice. Do not use metal utensils that can scratch the nonstick cooking bowl.

HOW TO PREPARE SOUPS AND STEWS

Before first use, wash the cooking bowl, glass lid, condensation catcher, serving scoop, steaming basket and rice measure in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well.
Place unit on a flat, stable surface.
NOTE: Select recipes that will cook in 1 hour or less. Use only boneless meats and poultry that are cut into cubes no larger than 11⁄2 inches. It is not necessary to brown the meats before cooking. As the soup or stew begins to cook, steam will come out of the vent in the lid. Do not place the cooker directly under your cabinets.
NOTE: When cooking rice or pasta in the soup, allow for additional liquid in the recipe.
Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in removable nonstick cooking bowl provided.
Combine meats, vegetables and liquids in the cooking bowl. Stir with a wooden or plastic spoon until ingredients are blended well.
NOTE: Since most frozen vegetables cook very quickly, it is best to add them at the end of the cooking time. Stir them into the soup or stew and allow the mixture to cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
Caution: Do not fill cooking bowl higher than the “Maximum” line on the cooking bowl.
Before placing the cooking bowl into the rice cooker, be sure the heating plate and outside surface of the cooking bowl are clean and dry. Do not let loose particles fall into the cooker.
Insert cooking bowl into the cooker. You might have to turn it slightly to the left or right to ensure proper contact with the heating plate.
Place the lid on the cooker.
Note: Always keep the lid on the cooker while cooking.
Plug into a standard electrical outlet. The Warm light comes on.
Press down the On switch. The Cook light comes on and cooking begins. As the soup or stew cooks, steam may come out through the steam vent on the lid.
Caution: Do not put your hand over the steam vent as you may get burned with the hot steam.
Set your kitchen timer for desired cooking time.
Note: The On switch on the cooker is not intended to be an indicator of cooking time for soups or stews. Always use a kitchen timer.
If desired, stir several times during the cooking process. The lid hanger may be placed into the hole in the handle with the lip of the lid resting on the condensation catcher to keep water off the countertop (see A).
Caution: When removing the lid, lift away from your body as you may get burned with the hot steam.
Place lid back on the cooker when stirring is done.
If desired, check seasoning level during cooking and add additional seasoning to taste.
When cooking is complete, unplug the unit.

CAUTION: Do not keep cooked soups or stews in the Warm cycle. Always unplug the unit after cooking is complete.

FOR BEST RESULTS

Choose recipes that will cook in 1 hour or less.
Always use a kitchen timer. Do not rely on the On switch on the cooker since it is not intended to be an indicator of cooking time for soups and stews.
Use only boneless meats and poultry that are cut into cubes no larger than 11⁄2 inches. It is not necessary to brown the meats before cooking.
When cooking rice or pasta in the soup, allow for additional liquid in the recipe.
Since most frozen vegetables cook very quickly, it is best to add them at the end of the cooking time. Stir them into the soup or stew and allow the mixture to cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes.

RECIPES

CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP

6 cups chicken broth or stock
1/2 lb. boneless chicken breast cut in bite size pieces
2 cup frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups medium noodles
1 cup diced sweet potatoes
3/4 cup diced onion
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1/2 tsp. Rotisserie Chicken seasoning

Combine all ingredients in cooking bowl in order listed. Place bowl into rice cooker and plug in the appliance; the “Warm” light will come on. Push the “On” switch to “Cook.” Place the lid on the cooker. Set kitchen timer and cook for 20 minutes. Test noodles for doneness. Place the lid back on the cooker. If necessary, cook several minutes longer until noodles are tender. Serve immediately. If desired, serve with hot garlic bread. Makes about 12 cups/6 servings

SPAGHETTI WITH MEATBALLS

1 jar (1lb., 10 oz.) marinara sauce
31⁄2 cups water
1/2 lb. spaghetti rigati or linguini
1 lb. frozen meatballs (1⁄2-inch size)
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tsp. dried Italian herbs

Combine all ingredients in cooking bowl in order listed. Place bowl into rice cooker and plug in the appliance; the “Warm” light will come on. Push the “On” switch to “Cook.” Place the lid on the cooker.Set kitchen timer and cook for 20 minutes. Test pasta for doneness. Place the lid back on the cooker. If necessary, cook several minutes longer until pasta is tender. Serve immediately.If desired, garnish each serving with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and serve with Texas toast. Makes about 8 cups/4 servings

SPICED SHRIMP AND RICE

1 pkg. (16 oz.) yellow rice mix
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 bottle (8 oz.) clam juice
1 can (141⁄2 oz.) diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 tbsp. olive oil
11⁄2 lb. shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 large onion, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
11⁄2 cups frozen peas

Combine all ingredients, except peas in cooking bowl in order listed. Place bowl into rice cooker and plug in the appliance; the “Warm” light will come on. Push the “On” switch to “Cook.” Place the lid on the cooker. Set kitchen timer and cook for 26 minutes. Stir in frozen peas; place the lid back on the cooker and cook an additional 10 minutes. Serve immediately. Makes about 9 cups/4 to 5 servings

Note: One can (141⁄2 oz. diced tomatoes and 1 can (4oz.) diced green chilies can be substituted for the canned tomatoes with green chilies.

CLASSIC CHICKEN STEW

11⁄2 lbs. boneless chicken cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cans (103⁄4 oz, each) condensed cream of chicken with herbs soup
1 cup water
4 medium carrots, cut in 1-inch pieces (about 11⁄2 cups)
4 medium red skin potatoes, quartered
3 stalks celery, thickly sliced (about 11⁄2 cups)
2 medium leeks, halved and sliced
1/2 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
11⁄2 cups frozen cut green beans

Combine all ingredients, except frozen vegetables in cooking bowl in order listed. Place bowl into rice cooker and plug in the appliance; the “Warm” light will come on. Push the “On” switch to “Cook.” Place the lid on the cooker.Set kitchen timer and cook for 45 minutes. Stir in frozen green beans; place the lid back on the cooker and cook an additional 10 minutes. Serve immediately. Makes about 10 cups/5 to 6 servings

TERIYAKI SALMON

1 lb. salmon fillets
1/3 cup teriyaki or toasted sesame marinade
1 can ( 8 oz.) mandarin oranges
1 cup snow peas
4 green onions cut in 1-inch pieces
1 tsp. kosher salt
1⁄4 tsp. seasoned pepper
1⁄4 cup toasted sliced almonds

Place filets in shallow baking dish. Pour marinade over all. Turn fish to coat both sides.

Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Drain oranges, saving liquid. Set oranges aside. Add water to orange liquid to make 1 cup. Pour into rice cooking bowl. Remove salmon from dish and place in steamer basket. Top with snow peas and green onions. Season with salt and pepper. Insert steamer basket into rice cooker over rice cooking bowl. Cover and plug appliance into electric outlet. Set kitchen timer and cook for 18 minutes. Top with reserved mandarin oranges. Cook 3 minutes longer or until salmon tests done. If desired, serve over cooked rice and drizzle cooking liquid over all. Garnish with almonds. Makes 4 servings.

CHILI SHRIMP

1 lb. shrimp, shelled and deveined
11⁄2 cups thinly sliced yellow squash
11⁄2 cups thinly sliced zucchini
1 medium red pepper, seeded and cut into 2-inch strips
2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
1⁄4 tsp. chili powder
1⁄4 tsp. salt

In large bowl, combine all ingredients; toss to blend. Add 11⁄2 cups cold tap water to rice cooking bowl. Place cooking bowl in rice cooker. Spoon shrimp mixture into steamer basket. Insert steamer basket into rice cooker over rice cooking bowl. Cover and plug appliance into electric outlet. Set kitchen timer and cook for 20 minutes; test shrimp and vegetables for doneness. If necessary cook several more minutes. If desired, garnish with chopped cilantro and lemon wedges. Makes 4 servings.

STEAMED PORK DUMPLINGS

1/2 lb. ground pork
1/ cup minced bok choy
1⁄4 cup minced green onion
1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
1 large clove garlic, minced
1⁄4 tsp. seasoned pepper
1⁄4 tsp. salt
36 won ton wrappers
3 tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. rice wine vinegar
1⁄4 tsp. sesame oil
1 medium clove garlic, minced

In large bowl, combine pork, bok choy, green onions, ginger, large minced garlic clove, pepper and salt; blend well. Place scant tablespoon of pork filling in center of 1 wonton wrapper. Lightly moisten edges of wrapper with pastry brush or finger. Fold wrapper in half to form a triangle and press edges to seal. Transfer to tray and repeat process, making about 36 dumplings. Add 11⁄2 cups cold tap water to rice cooking bowl. Place cooking bowl in rice cooker. Lightly oil steamer basket. Arrange dumplings in basket about 1/2-inch apart. Insert steamer basket into rice cooker over rice cooking bowl. Cover and plug appliance into electric outlet. Set kitchen timer and cook for 6 minutes. Cook until the dumplings are translucent and filling is just cooked through. Repeat with remaining dumplings. Dipping sauce: In small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil; set aside. If desired, garnish with toasted sesame seeds. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

Care and Cleaning

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

Always unplug the unit before cleaning.
Never immerse the unit in water or other liquid.
Wash the cooking bowl, lid, condensation catcher, serving scoop and rice measure in warm, soapy water. 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.
After it has thoroughly cooled, clean the unit by wiping the inside and outside surfaces with a damp soapy 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.

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