Hamilton Beach Rice Cooker & Food Steamer User Manual

Hamilton Beach Rice Cooker & Food Steamer User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

This product is intended for household use only.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1.  Read all instructions.
2.  This appliance is not intended for use, learning, or maintenance by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
3.  Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use pot holders when removing hot containers.
5. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from the socket when not in use. Unplug and allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped, or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil, food, water, or other hot liquids.
13. To disconnect, press CANCEL (O); then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
14. Do not use appliances for other than intended use.
15. Lift and open the cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into the cooker.
16. CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Cook only in a removable container.
17. Do not place the unit directly under cabinets when operating as this product produces large amounts of steam. Avoid reaching over the product when operating.
18. UK Models ONLY: The UK plug is provided with a 13-amp fuse approved by ASTA to B.S. 1362. If you need a replacement fuse carrier, it must be replaced with the same color-coded carrier with the same markings. Fuse covers and carriers can be obtained from approved service agents.

Recycling the Product at the End of Its Service Life
The wheeled bin symbol marked on this appliance signifies that it must be taken over by a selective collection system conforming to the WEEE Directive so that it can be either recycled or dismantled in order to reduce any impact on the environment. The user is responsible for returning the product to the appropriate collection facility, as specified by your local code. For additional information regarding applicable local laws, please contact the municipal facility and/or local distributor.

Parts and Features

• Use to delay the start time (up to 15 hours) for any function EXCEPT Keep Warm.
• Press to turn the cooker off.
• Press to start cooking.
• Use to set the cooking time for Steam Cook and Heat/Simmer modes only.
• Use to select rice or cooking type.
• WHITE RICE: Use to cook white rice for a preprogrammed cook time.
• QUICK RICE : Use to cook rice faster. This program eliminates the rice soak cycle.
• WHOLE GRAIN: Use to cook brown rice or other grains (any other than white rice) for preprogrammed cook time.
• HEAT/SIMMER: Use with prepackaged rice mixes, soups, stews, beans, oats, hot cereals, grits, or any other food that requires heat and then simmer. This function will heat and then simmer for the selected period of time.
• STEAM COOK: Use to steam food for a selected steam time. Steaming time can be set from 0 (to just boil water) to 30 minutes.
• KEEP WARM: The unit automatically shifts to the Keep Warm function after every function EXCEPT Steam Cook.

How to Make Rice

RICE MEASURING CUP INFORMATION
NOTE: Do not throw away the rice measuring cup that comes with your unit. This is an important tool in using your rice cooker successfully and its size is standard in the rice industry. One rice measuring cup equals 177 ml.

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in the removable cooking pot. Never place water or food directly into the base.
BEFORE FIRST USE : Wash the cooking pot following Cleaning instructions; dry thoroughly.

1. Add the desired amount of uncooked rice to the pot; then fill it with water to a corresponding water line or follow package directions. Example: If you add 3 level rice cups of rice to the cooking pot, add water to the “3” line of the cooking pot. DO NOT exceed 2.3 L MAX fill line.

2. Carefully place the cooking pot straight down on the base. Make sure the cooking pot is securely seated by rotating the pot left and right.

3. NOTE: Make sure the bottom of the cooking pot is not bent or warped, or it will not conduct heat correctly.

4. Plug into the wall outlet; all lights will flash on the control panel. If the program is not selected, OR after pressing CANCEL (O), the rice cooker control panel will flash for 15 seconds and the rice cooker will turn off.

5. Press SELECT MODE to select White Rice, Quick Rice, or Whole Grain function. Light will glow for the function selected. Press START (I) to start cooking OR the unit will start automatically in 5 seconds.

6. Once a mode is selected, the default time for that mode is displayed.

7. The digital rice cooker will adjust the cooking time throughout the cooking cycle based on the amount of rice and moisture in the cooker. You may notice that the cooker will place a hold on the time or significantly decrease cooking time as the moisture content changes.
   NOTE: Empty condensation collector as needed during cooking.
   TIP: Quick Rice can make white rice or whole grains.

8. When finished cooking, the cooker will switch to Keep Warm and the light will glow. The display will track Keep Warm time for up to 12 hours. After 12 hours, the rice cooker will turn off. OR, press CANCEL (O) to turn it off.
   TIP : If you prefer softer rice, let cooked rice rest on Keep Warm for at least 10 to 15 minutes.

9. CAUTION Burn Hazard: Never use the lid handle to carry the cooker when the contents are hot. Steam from steam vents can cause injury.

How to Steam Food

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in a removable cooking pot and steamer basket. Never place water or food directly into the base.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash the cooking pot following Cleaning instructions; dry thoroughly.

1. Pour the desired amount of water into the cooking pot. C
2. carefully place the cooking pot straight down on the base.
3. Make sure the cooking pot is securely seated by rotating the pot left and right.
4. Press SELECT MODE until Steam Cook glows.
5. Press COOK TIME to set the steam time from 0 to 30 minutes.
6. Press START (I).
7. The display will show “ON” during heating, and the display will count down the set time once steaming has begun.
8.  CAUTION Burn
9. Hazard: Never use a lid handle to carry the cooker when the contents are hot.
10. Steam from steam vents can cause injury.
11. NOTE : If the pot boils dry, the rice cooker will beep and the remaining time will flash in the display. To continue Steam Cook, add more water. The unit will resume steaming if water is added before 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, press CANCEL (O) to cancel the steam function. Press SELECT MODE until Steam Cook glows and set the Cook Time.

How to Set Delay Start Time

1. Delay Time can be used with White Rice, Whole Grain, Heat/ Simmer, and Steam Cook. Place water and food items in a cooking pot or food in the steamer basket. See How to Steam Food.
   NOTES:

   • Cooking/steaming will begin once the unit has completed the delay time countdown.
   • This function is ideal for soaking and cooking dried beans.

2. Press SELECT MODE to set the cooking function. Set time if using Heat/ Simmer or Steam Cook.

3. Press DELAY TIME. The display will flash “0.” Continue to press DELAY TIME to set the delay time from 1 to 15 hours. Press START (I) to begin the delay start countdown or the rice cooker will automatically start after 5 seconds.

4. The display will flash and then begin counting down the set delay time. After cooking is complete, the rice cooker will go to Keep Warm (except for Steam Cook).

How to Set Heat/Simmer
WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in a removable cooking pot and steamer basket. Never place water or food directly into the base.
BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash the cooking pot following Cleaning instruc-tions; dry thoroughly.

1. Place water and desired contents into the cooking pot.

2. Press SELECT MODE until Heat/ Simmer is illuminated. “5” will appear in the display. (5 minutes is the minimum amount of time.)
   NOTE: The simmer time can be set for up to 5 hours. Set Heat/Simmer time in 1-minute increments up to 90. After 90 minutes, set in 1-hour increments up to 5.

3. Press COOK TIME until the desired amount of “simmer” time is selected. Press START (I) or the rice cooker will automatically start after 5 seconds.

4. The cooker will heat the contents and then simmer for the selected amount of time. The display will show “ON” during heating and will count down the set time once simmering has begun. After the simmer time is complete, the cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm.
   NOTE : The rice cooker starts heating liquids immediately. The start of actual simmering depends on the amounts of liquid and food placed in the rice cooker.
   CAUTION Burn Hazard: Never use the lid handle to carry the cooker when the contents are hot. Steam from steam vents can cause injury.

Cleaning

WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Do not immerse the base, or cord, or plug in water or other liquid.

1. The lid liner may be removed to wash by hand.
2. DISHWASHER-SAFE DO NOT use the high-temperature sanitizing setting when washing in the dishwasher. “SANI” cycle temperatures could damage your product.

Vegetable Steaming Chart and Tips

TYPE OF VEGETABLE SETTING AMOUNT OF WATER COOK TIME

• Softer Vegetables (ex. zucchini, squash)
• Steam Cook Fill the pot to “4” line 4–7 minutes
• Firmer Vegetables (ex. broccoli, corn on the cob, carrots)
• Steam Cook Fill pot to “4” line 7–15 minutes
•  The more vegetables added to the steamer basket, the longer the steaming time should be.
• Smaller pieces of vegetables will steam faster than larger pieces.
• Allowing rice to “rest” for approximately 5–10 minutes after cooking will yield better-textured rice.
• Give vegetables or rice a flavor boost by substituting an equal amount of chicken/beef/vegetable broth for water.
• Note that the steam times listed here are approximate and for reference only.
• Cook time may vary from the programmed time based on the actual amounts of ingredients and water. The rice cooker will adjust the time as necessary.

Recipes
Dried Beans

• 454 g dried beans (any variety)
• 1.9 L water
• 0.6 ml baking soda
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 15 ml olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Sort beans by removing any pebbles or stems. Place beans in a colander and rinse well.
• Place beans into the cooking pot. Add water, baking soda, onion, and olive oil.
• Set Cooker: Delay Start (at least 6 hours or overnight)
• Heat/Simmer: 1 1/2 hours
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Servings: 12

Lentil Soup

• 30 ml olive oil
• 237 ml carrot, finely chopped
• 237 ml celery, finely chopped
• 10 ml kosher salt
• 1 bag (454 g) of lentils, picked and rinsed
• 1 can (411 g) fire-roasted tomatoes, crushed
• 1.9 L chicken or vegetable broth
• 2.5 ml ground coriander
• 2.5 ml ground cumin
• Rinse lentils. Place all ingredients in a cooking pot; stir gently to combine.
• Set Cooker: Heat/Simmer: 45 minutes
• Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
• Servings: 6–8

Recipes (cont.)

• Steamed Salmon with Brown Rice
• 2 salmon fillets (wild Alaskan, 85–113 g each)
• 10 ml ground ginger
• 44 ml low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 10 ml dark brown sugar
• 2.5 ml chili flakes
• 1 green onion or shallot, sliced
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Brown rice (uncooked)
• Place the steamer basket on a plate (to catch any drippings). Mix ginger, soy sauce, garlic, dark brown sugar, and chili flakes.
• Rub fish fillets with mixture and place in refrigerator to marinate for approximately 30 minutes.
• Measure brown rice and water according to desired servings/package directions. Chicken or vegetable stock/broth may also be substituted for water.
• Set Cooker: Whole Grain—after approximately 30–35 minutes, lift
• cover and add a steamer basket with salmon fillets.
• Cook an additional 8–10 minutes or until salmon flakes easily with a fork. Serve salmon over rice and sprinkle with sliced green onion.
• Servings: 2

Steamed Shrimp with Vegetables

• 454 g large frozen shrimp
• 237 ml sugar snap peas
• 177 to 237 ml red bell pepper, sliced
• 118 to 177 ml onion, sliced
• 237 ml chopped pineapple (in juice)
• 1 bottle (355 ml) teriyaki sauce (or other desired sauce)
• White rice (uncooked)
• Place desired amount of white rice and water into the cooking pot.
• Set Cooker: White Rice

While rice is cooking, chop vegetables and thaw shrimp under cold running water. After approximately 30–35 minutes, place shrimp and vegetables into a steamer basket and place the basket into a cooker. Cook for approximately 10 minutes or until shrimp are opaque and veggies slightly tender. When the cooking cycle is completed, toss shrimp, vegetables, pineapple, and rice with teriyaki sauce and serve. Servings: 4

Troubleshooting

Hamilton Beach 1-Year Guarantee

This guarantee applies to products purchased and used in the United Kingdom. This is the only express guarantee for this product and is in lieu of any other guarantee or warranty. This product is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning a product or component under this guarantee to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace it with a similar one of equal or greater value. This guarantee does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This guarantee extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a guarantee claim. This guarantee is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the rating label (e.g., 220–240 V 50/60 Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by a breach of express or implied guarantee or warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied guarantee or warranty, including any statutory guarantee or warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such guarantee or warranty is limited to the duration of this written guarantee. This guarantee gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some countries do not allow limitations on guarantees or warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you. To make a claim under this guarantee, do not return this appliance to the store. Please contact us by email at customer.service@hamiltonbeachappliances.co.uk or by phone at 0808-234-4688.
Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc.
4421 Waterfront Drive
Glen Allen
Virginia 23060
USA
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