WMF 2024 Rice Cocker Instruction Manual

WMF KÜCHENminis

2024 Rice Cocker

Operating Manual
Rice Cocker with lunch-to-go-box

Structure

1. Glass lid
2.  “To-go” lid
3. Cooking insert
4. Cooking pot with non-stick coating
5. Heating unit
6. Control panel
7. Rice spoon
8. Measuring jug
9. Power cord

Important safety information

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and upwards if they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Children should be supervised in order to ensure that they do not play with the device.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children, unless they are older than 8 years old and supervised.

• Keep the appliance and its power cord out of reach of children under the age of 8.

• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities or a lack of experience and/or knowledge if they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use the appliance safely and they understand the hazards involved.

• Do not immerse the appliance in water.

• If the appliance’s power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its after-sales service or a similarly qualified person if hazards are to be avoided.

• This device is designed to be used in the household and for similar applications, for example:

  • Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other commercial environments;
  • Farmhouses;
  • By guests at hotels, motels and other residential facilities;
  • At bed-and-breakfast establishments.
    The appliance is not intended for purely commercial use.

• Caution: risk of burns! Accessible surfaces can become very hot.

• Warning: danger of foam formation and overcooking.

Prior to use

The appliance may be used only for the intended purpose and in accordance with this instruction manual. No claims of any kind may be pressed for damage resulting from improper use. You are therefore advised to read the instruction manual carefully before use. It contains instructions for using, cleaning and looking after the appliance. We accept no liability for any damage resulting from non-observance.
Keep this instruction manual in a safe place and pass it on to any subsequent user together with the appliance. Please also note the warranty information at the end of the instruction manual.
The safety precautions must be observed during use.

Technical data
Rated voltage: 220-240 V ~ 50-60 Hz
Power consumption: 180-220 W
Protection class: I

Additional safety information

• The appliance should be connected only to earthed wall sockets that have been installed in accordance with the regulations. The power cable and plug must be  dry.

• Do not pull or clamp the connection cable over sharp edges. Do not leave it dangling. Protect it from heat and oil.

• Only use an extension cable if it is in perfect condition.

• Never pull the mains plug out of the socket by the power cord or with wet hands.

• Do not carry the appliance by the cable.

• Do not place the appliance on hot surfaces such as hotplates or near open gas flames because this could melt the casing.

• The appliance should be used on a flat, heat-resistant surface at least 70cm from flammable materials (e.g. curtains).

• Do not place the appliance on water-sensitive surfaces. Splashed water may damage such surfaces.

• Caution: steam escapes from the appliance! Do not operate the appliance underneath sensitive furniture (e.g. wall cupboards).

• Caution: the appliance gets hot! Risk of scalding from escaping steam. Do not move the appliance or pull on the mains cable during operation.

• The cooking pot (4) should be filled to no higher than the „MAX“ mark. This mark refers only to cooking rice. The volumes indicated on the measuring jug (5) refer to water and are in ml (millilitres).

• Do not use or store the appliance outside, in damp rooms or within reach of children.

• The appliance must be supervised when in use.

• When the appliance is not being used, pull the mains plug out of the socket.

• Do not cover or block the condensation opening in the glass lid (1).

• Only ever use the supplied rice spoon (7) to stir food in the cooking pot (4) or remove it from the cooking pot. Metal utensils may damage the non-stick coating.

• Ensure that no food gets between the cooking pot (4) and the heating unit (5).

• Never add liquid or foods to the outer pot of the heating unit (5).

• Do not transport until the appliance has cooled off.

• Stop using the appliance and/or pull the mains plug out of the socket immediately if

  • The appliance or the mains cable is damaged;
  • You suspect that the device may be defective following a fall or similar incident.
    In such cases, take the appliance in for repair.

• We accept no liability for any damage caused as a result of misuse, incorrect operation or improper repairs. Warranty claims are likewise excluded in such cases.

Use
The WMF Kitchenminis® rice cooker offers not only special advantages for cooking rice, but is also perfectly suitable for cooking cereals and pulses as well as for steaming vegetables, poultry and fish.
Rice can also be cooked while simultaneously steaming. In so doing, please note the differing cooking times for cooked and steamed foods. Where necessary, place the cooking insert (3) on the cooking pot (4) at a different time, add more water to the rice/cereals as indicated in the reference table, or give water in the empty cooking pot after cooking the rice/cereals. When soaking pulses, the timer function reminds you when the soaking time has ended.

Control panel

Before using for the first time

Cleaning
Before using the appliance for the first time, clean all parts (except the heating unit) thoroughly and dry them. Please also note the cleaning notes in this instruction manual.
Cooking rice and cereals
Use about 50 g of rice per person for a side dish and about 100 g for a main dish. Measure the desired volume of rice using the measuring jug and place it in the cooking pot (4). Then add the corresponding volume of water. Warning! Note the „MAX“ mark indicating the maximum filling height. This mark refers only to cooking rice. Different types of rice may require different volumes of water. Please refer to the information provided on the manufacturer’s packaging.

1. Wash raw rice/cereals in cold water several times, allow to drain briefly and then place in the cooking pot (4). Please note that rice/cereals will swell during cooking. For this reason, only ever fill the cooking pot to the „MAX“ mark.

2. Add the corresponding volume of water (see reference table).
   Note: Season the rice/cereals to taste with salt, cardamom, cumin, stock cubes or other herbs and spices and stir everything briefly using the enclosed rice spoon (7).

3. Place the cooking pot (4) in the heating unit (5) and cover it with the glass lid (1).

4. Connect the appliance to the mains.

5. Press the on/off button (A) to turn the appliance on. The display automatically shows 00.

6. Press the start/pause button (B) to begin cooking. The 00 display extinguishes and the LED above the steamer symbol lights up. The appliance in use symbol above the timer symbol also lights up.
   Note: If you press the start/pause button again, cooking is interrupted. The LED above the symbol blinks. To restart cooking, press the start/pause button again.

7. The rice/cereals is/are cooked, when there is no more liquid in the cooking pot (4). This is indicated by an audible signal, the LED lighting up and the LED blinking. Depending on your preferences, you may want to leave the rice/cereals to stand for a further five minutes. After five minutes, an audible signal sound and the LED lights up. The appliance now switches to keep-warm mode for up to 40 minutes. At the end of this time, the appliance turns itself off automatically.
   Note: You can, of course, switch off the appliance before the end of the keep-warm period by pressing the on/off button.

8. Pull out the mains plug.

Preparing pulses
Some types of pulses need to be soaked in water for six to eight hours before cooking to rehydrate them. For this reason, it is not possible to use the automatic stop function used when cooking rice and cereals. Please note the cooking times (see table; quantities before soaking time!). To avoid overflowing due to foam formation during cooking, you should cook preferably without glass lid.

Soaking pulses (timer function)

1. Connect the appliance to the mains.
2. Fill the desired volume of water to the cooking pot (4) and add the pulses.
3. Place the cooking pot (4) in the heating unit (5) and cover it with the glass lid (1).
4. Set the timer to the desired soaking time using the “+” and “-” buttons. The “+” button increases the timer period, the “-” button decreases it. Between 1 and 59 minutes, the timer can be made to advance in ten-minute intervals if the button is held down. Thereafter the time is shown in hours (1h to 9 h). Between “1h” and “9 h”, the timer can only be adjusted in hourly intervals. The maximum timer setting is for 9 hours.
5. Press the start/pause button (B) to start the timer. The LED lights up permanently.
6. When the selected time is over, an audible signal sound. The appliance then switches off automatically.
7. Pull out the main plug or cook the pulses immediately.

Cooking pulses (timer function)
Pulses must be cooked in water. You can therefore use the timer function for this.

1. Connect the appliance to the mains.

2. Press the on/off button (A) to turn the appliance on. The display automatically shows 00.

3. Set the cooking time on the timer (D). The “+” button increases the cooking time, the “-” button decreases it.
   Note: The cooking time may be set to between 1 and 99 minutes.

4. Press the start/pause button (B) to begin cooking. The LEDs light up permanently and the set time counts down. If you press the start/pause button (B) again, cooking is interrupted. The LEDs blink. To restart cooking, press the start/pause button (B) again.
   Note: The set cooking time can be changed at any time during cooking by pressing the “+” and “-” buttons.

5. When the set time has ended, an audible signal sound and the appliance automatically switches to keep-warm mode for a maximum of 40 minutes. At the end of this keep-warm time, the appliance turns itself off automatically.
   Note: You can also switch off the appliance before the end of the keep- warm period by pressing the on/off button.

6. Pull out the mains plug.

Steaming (timer function)
Add the relevant volume of water to the cooking pot (4). For reference purposes, 100ml of water corresponds to about 30 minutes of cooking time.
Note: Wash and, where necessary, peel vegetables before steaming.

1. Fill water (see table) into the cooking pot (4) and place it in the heating unit (5).

2. Add your ingredients to the cooking insert (3) and use the handle to place it on the cooking pot (4) with the opening facing upwards. Cover the cooking insert (3) with the glass lid (1).
   Note: For even steaming, cut foods into similarly sized pieces. Connect the device to the mains.

3. Press the on/off button (A) to turn the appliance on. The display automatically shows 00.

4. Set the cooking time on the timer (D). The “+” button increases the cooking time, the “-” button decreases it.
   Note: The cooking time may be set to between 1 and 99 minutes.

5. Press the start/pause button (B) to begin cooking. The LEDs light up permanently and the set time counts down. If you press the start/pause button (B) again, cooking is interrupted. The LEDs blink. To restart cooking, press the start/pause button (B) again.
   Note: The set cooking time can be changed at any time during cooking by pressing the “+” and “-” buttons.

6. When the set time has ended, an audible signal sound. The appliance switches to keep-warm mode.
   After 40 minutes, the appliance turns itself off automatically.
   Note: You can also switch off the appliance before the end of the keep- warm period by pressing the on/off button.

7. Pull out the mains plug.
   Note: You can prepare rice/cereals in the cooking pot (4) and vegetables on the cooking insert (3) at the same time. To this end, place the cooking insert (3) onto the cooking pot (4) during cooking. Please note the different cooking times of your foods. You may need to place the cooking insert (3) on the cooking pot (4) at a different time, add more water to the rice/cereals as indicated in the reference table, or give water in the empty cooking pot after cooking the rice/cereals.

Tips and suggestions

• The cooking time may vary slightly depending on the size of the food being cooked. The water volume must be adapted accordingly. Smaller foods cook quicker than large ones. We recommend cooking foods of similar size together and occasionally stir it (or adding smaller pieces at different times) to obtain homogenous results.
• If steaming has finished before the ingredients have cooked, add cold water to the cooking pot and then replace the cooking insert and lid.
• At the end of cooking, stir the rice using the rice spoon (7) and allow it to stand in this mode for a few minutes. This produces perfect results.
• To give your dishes even more flavour, add onions, thyme, laurel leaves, cloves, etc. to your white beans, lentils or other pulses during cooking.
• You can also sauté onions, garlic or other herbs/spices in oil before adding them to your rice or vegetables for cooking.

Using the “to-go” lid
The “to-go” lid (2) can be used to transport the cooking pot (4) safely and easily. Allow the contents to cool down and close the cooking pot (4) with the “to-go” lid (2) using the four clasps. Make sure that these are not over the carrying handles of the cooking pot (4). The cooking pot is closed safely when the clasps clip into place on the cooking pot (4) with an audible “click.”

Cleaning and care

• Pull out the mains plug.
• Allow the individual parts to cool down.
• Wash the individual parts (cooking pot, cooking insert, lid, measuring jug and rice spoon) with a mild detergent or in the dishwasher.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe down the heating unit. Take care not to damage the thermostat.
• Do not use scouring pads or metal utensils.

Rice cooking times

100 g
200 g| 60 ml
120 ml
240 ml| 1
1 – 2
2
Basmati, Thai or Surinam rice| 50 g
100 g
200 g| 70 ml
140 ml
280 ml| 1
1 – 2
2
Round sushi rice, sticky rice| 50 g
100 g
200 g| 70 ml
140 ml
280 ml| 1
1 – 2
2
Wild or Arborio rice| 50 g
100 g
200 g| 70 ml
140 ml
280 ml| 1
1 – 2
2

Cereal cooking times

2
Millet| 100 g
200 g| 140 ml
280 ml| 1 – 2
2

Cooking times for various pulses

Food| Volume| Measuring jug Water| Cooking time| Feeds
---|---|---|---|---
Chickpeas| 150 g| 350 ml| 40 min.| 1-2
Green peas| 150 g| 350 ml| 45 min.| 1-2
Lentils| 100 g| 350 ml| 25 min.| 1-2
White beans| 100 g| 350 ml| 40 min.| 1-2

Steaming table

For UK use only

• This product is supplied with a 13 A plug conforming to BS 1363 fitted to the mains lead. If the plug is unsuitable for your socket outlets or needs to be replaced, please note the following. If the plug is a non-rewireable one, cut it from the mains lead and immediately dispose of it. Never insert it into a socket outlet as there is a very great risk of an electric shock.

• The replacement of the plug at the mains lead has to be done according to the following instructions:
  Warning – This appliance must be earthed
  Important: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in  accordance with the following code:
  green/yellow Earth
  blue Neutral
  brown Live
  As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, 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 wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked the letter ****or coloured black,
  •  the wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.

• If a 13 A (BS 1363) plug is used it must be fitted with a 3 A fuse conforming to BS 1362 and be ASTA approved. If any other type of plug is used, the appliance must be protected by a 5 A fuse either in the plug or adapter or at the distribution board.
  If in doubt – consult a qualified electrician.

• Never use the plug without closing the fuse cover.

**** The appliance complies with European directives 2014/35/EU, 2014/30/EU and 2009/125/EU.

**** At the end of its life, this product may not be disposed of in normal household waste, but must instead be taken to a collection point for recycling electrical and electronic appliances.
The materials are recyclable in accordance with their labelling. Reuse, recycling and other ways of reutilising old appliances make an important contribution to protecting our environment.
Please ask your local authorities for information about the appropriate disposal point.
End users are personally responsible for deleting any personal data that may be stored on appliances they are disposing of. Subject to change.

Consumer Service:
Tel.: +49 (0)7331 256 256
E-Mail: [email protected]
Hersteller :
WMF GmbH
WMF Platz 1
73312 Geislingen/ Steige
Germany
wmf.com
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References

• WMF Onlineshop | Tradition und Qualität seit 170 Jahren

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