Tefal RK224 Mini Rice Cooker User Manual

Tefal RK224 Mini Rice Cooker

DESCRIPTION

1. Lid

2. Lid opening button

3. Steam outlet

4. Removable Inner lid

5. Steam basket

6. Cooking pot

7. Control panel
   a “Cook” Indicator
   b “Warm” Indicator
   c Switch
   d Cooking Button

8. Rice spatula

9. Measuring cup

10. Power cord

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and follow the instructions for use. Keep them safe.

• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a separate remote-control system.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they understand the hazards involved.Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8  years and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.
• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced EN physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• 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.
• This appliance is for household use only. It is not intended for even use in the following applications and the guarantee will not apply for:
  • Staff Pantry areas in shops, offices and other working environments
  • Farm houses
  • By clients in hotels, motels and other such kind of residential type environments
  • Bed and breakfast type environments
• If your appliance is fitted with fixed power cord: if the power supply cord is damage, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s after-sales service department or similarly qualified person in order to avoid any danger.
• The appliance must not be immersed in water or any other liquid.
• Use a damp cloth or sponge with washing up liquid to clean the accessories and parts in contact with food. Rinse with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry carefully.
• If the symbol is marked on the appliance, this symbol means “ Caution: surfaces may become hot during use ”.
• Caution: the surface of heating element is subject to residual heat after use.
• Caution: risk of injury due to improper use of the appliance.
• Caution: if your appliance has a removable power cord, do not spill liquid on the connector.
• Always unplug the appliance:
  • immediately after use
  • when moving it
  • prior to any cleaning or maintenance
  • if it fails to function correctly
• Burns can occur by touching the hot surface of EN the appliance, the hot water, steam or the food.
• During cooking, the appliance gives out heat and steam. Keep face and hands away.
• Do not obstruct the steam outlet.
• For any problems or queries please contact our After Sales Care Team or consult our website.
• The appliance can be used up to an altitude of 2000 m.
  • For your safety, this appliance complies with the safety regulations and directives in effect at the time of manufacture (Low-voltage Directive, Electromagnetic Compatibility, Food Contact Materials Regulations,Environment…).
  • Check that the power supply voltage corresponds to that shown on the appliance (alternating current).
  • Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country other than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an approved service centre.

CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY

• Do not use the appliance if:
  • the appliance or the cord is damaged.
  • the appliance has fallen or shows visible damage or does not work properly.
  • In the event of the above, the appliance must be sent to an approved service centre. Do not take the appliance apart yourself.
• Do not leave the cord hanging.
• Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket.
• Do not use an extension lead. If you accept the liability for doing so, use only an extension lead which is in good condition, has an earthed plug and is suited to the power of the appliance.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.

USING

• Use a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from any water splashes.
• Do not allow the base of the appliance to come into contact with water.
• Never try to operate the appliance when the pot is empty or without the pot.
• The cooking function/knob must be allowed to operate freely. Do not prevent or obstruct the function from automatically changing to the keep warm function.
• Do not remove the pot while the appliance is working.
• Do not put the appliance directly onto a hot surface, or any other source of heat or flame, as it will cause a failure or danger.
• The pot and the heating plate should be in direct contact. Ensure that no food or liquid is inserted between the pot and heating plate.
• Do not place the appliance near a heat source or in a hot oven, as serious damage could result.
• Do not put any food or water into the appliance until the pot is in place.
• Respect the levels indicated in the recipes.
• Should any part of your appliance catch fire, do not attempt to put it out with water. To smother the flames use a damp tea towel.
• Any intervention should only be made by an authorized or approved service centre with original spare parts.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.

PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

• Your appliance has been designed to operate for many years. However, when you decide to replace it, remember to think about how you can contribute to protecting the environment.
• Before discarding your appliance you should remove the battery from the timer and dispose of it at a local civic waste collection centre (according to model).

Environment protection first!

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

BEFORE FIRST USE

USING YOUR RICE COOKER

• Open the lid by pressing the lid opening button on the handle– fig.1.

• Remove the cooking pot and inner lid – fig.2.

• Clean the pot and inner lid with a sponge and washing up liquid.- fig.3

• Wipe the outside of the appliance and the lid with a damp cloth.

• Dry off carefully.

• Put all the elements back in their original position. Install the detachable cord into the socket on the cooker base. – fig. 4.
  Measuring the ingredients – Max capacity of the bowl

• The graduated markings on the inside of the pot are given in cups, these are used for measuring the amount of water when cooking rice and cereals.

• The maximum quantity of water + rice should not exceed the 4 cups mark inside the pot – fig.5.

• The plastic cup provided with your appliance is for measuring rice.

• To cook 1 cup of rice (serves 2 small or 1 large portion), use 1 measuring cup of rice and then add water to the water level indication inside the pot.
  To cook other quantity of rice, please refer to relative water level.

• The water quantity can be adjusted depending on your taste.

COOKING GUIDE -White RICE For Example

Measuring cups of white rice| Water level in the pot (+ the rice)| Serving per person
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1| 1 cup rice mark| 1-2
2| 2 cup rice mark| 2-3
3| 3 cup rice mark| 3-4
4| 4 cup rice mark| 4-5

Note: Always add the rice first otherwise you will have too much water.

COOKING PROGRAM

Rice and Steam

• Use the “Switch” to choose rice or steam function. – Fig 6 When the program is chosen and then press “Cooking Button” to start the cooking.
  The “Cook” indicator is on during the cooking process.

• When cooking rice, at the end of cooking, the “Cooking Button” will be lifted automatically, and the rice cooker will enter keep warm status with the “Warm” indicator on.

• Please maintain “Keep Warm” status for several minutes before serving for good taste of rice.

• When steaming, you need to lift the cooking button manually at the end of cooking. Then, it will enter keep warm status with the “Warm” indicator on.

• Please make sure to put enough water inside the pot to avoid dry heating.

Keep Warm

• When the rice cooker is powered on, “Cooking Button” is lifted, it will enter keep warm status automatically with the “Warm” indicator on.
• You have to stop the keep warm status manually by pulling off the power cord or cutting off electricity supply.
  Note: Please do not keep warm for rice for more than 6 hours.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Please ensure the rice cooker is unplugged and completely cooled down before cleaning and maintenance.
• It is strongly advised to clean the appliance after each use.

Pot/ Steam basket

• Scouring powders and abrasive sponges are not recommended.
• If food has stuck to the bottom, you may put water in the pot to soak for a while before washing.
• Dry the pot carefully.

Taking care of the pot
For the pot, carefully follow the instructions below:

• To ensure the maintenance of pot quality, it is recommended not to cut food in it.
• Use the plastic spoon provided or a wooden spoon (avoid metal spoon) so as to avoid damaging the pot surface.
• To avoid any risk of corrosion, do not pour vinegar into the pot.

Cleaning the inner lid

• Remove the inner lid by pushing outwards on the edge of the inner lid.
• Clean it with a sponge and washing up liquid. Then wipe dry and put it back into position.

Cleaning and care of the other parts of the appliance

• Clean the outside of the Rice Cooker, the inside of the lid and the cord with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use abrasive products.
• Do not use water to clean the interior of the appliance body as it could damage the heat sensor.

NOTE

• Do not open the lid during cooking as steam will escape and this will affect the cooking time and the taste.
• On completion of cooking, when the “KEEP WARM” indicate light is on, stir the rice and then leave it in the rice cooker for a few minutes longer in order to get perfect rice with separate grains.
• Do not touch the heating element when the product is plugged in.
• Carefully wipe the outside of the bowl (especially the bottom). Make sure that there are no foreign residues or liquid underneath the pot and on the heating element.
• Never place your hand on the steam vent during cooking, as there is danger of burns– Fig 7.
• Only use the inner pot provided with the appliance.
• Do not pour water or put ingredients in the appliance without the pot inside.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Malfunction description                   Cause Solution

No lights are on and not heating up.| Rice cooker not plugged in.| Verify the main plug is well engaged in the product body.
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No lights are on and not heating up.| Problem with light connection or lights are damaged.| Send to authorised service center for repair.
The cooking light is off but the keep warm light is on.| Cook button is not in cooking position.| Put the cook button in low position (cooking).

Steam leakage during use.

| Lid is not properly closed.| Open and close the lid.
Lid or steam outlet valve gasket is damaged.| Send to authorised service center for repair.
Rice half cooked or overcooked.| Too much or not enough water compared to rice quantity.| Refer to Cooking Guide Table (Page 10) for water quantity.
Automatic ‘Keep Warm’ fails (product stay in cooking position, or no heat).| | Send to the authorised service center for repair.

Remark: if cooking pot is deformed, do not use it anymore and get a replacement from the authorised service center.

References

• Kitchen appliances and home appliances - T-fal

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