Brentwood Appliances TS-180S Rice Cooker with Steamer Instruction Manual

Brentwood Appliances TS-180S Rice Cooker with Steamer

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using this or any other electrical appliance, always follow these basic safety precautions, especially when children are present.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE

WARNING– To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious personal injury, and property damage please note the following:

• This product is not intended for use by children. Keep the product out of the reach of children and pets. Extra caution is necessary when using this appliance near children.
• Always ensure the product is unplugged from the electrical outlet and allowed to cool before assembling, disassembling, relocating, or cleaning it.
• Do not leave the product unattended while it is in use. Always unplug the product from the electrical outlet when not in use.
• Do not immerse the Base, Power Cord, or Plug of this product in or expose the Power Cord or Plug to water or other liquids.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs when handling products. Use protective oven mitts or gloves when removing the Lid or handling hot containers to avoid burns or personal injury.
• Take proper precautions to prevent burns, fire, or personal or property damage as this appliance generates heat and steam during use.
• Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by the product manufacturer. Attachments, when furnished, may become hot during use. Allow any attachments to cool before handling them.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven, or on other heated surfaces.
• Use extreme caution when moving an appliance containing hot food, water, or other liquids.
• Use the product in a well-ventilated area. Keep at least 4-6 inches of space on all sides of the product to allow adequate air circulation.
• Use an appliance on a table or flat surface.
• Keep the product away from curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels, or other flammable materials.
• Do not plug or unplug the product from the electrical outlet with a wet hand.
• This product is intended solely for non-commercial, non-industrial, household use in cooking food for human consumption; do not use the product outdoors or for any other purpose.
• Do not leave the product empty.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter where it may be tripped over or pulled. Do not allow a cord to touch hot surfaces.
• Do not operate the product if it has a damaged or cut Power Cord or plug, if wires are exposed if it malfunctions if it is dropped or damaged, or if the Motor Housing is dropped in or exposed to water.
• This product has no user-serviceable parts.
• Do not attempt to examine or repair this product yourself. Only qualified service personnel should perform any servicing; take the product to the appliance repair shop of your choice for inspection and repair.
• Do not put any stress on the power cord where it connects to the product, as the power cord could fray and break.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord is not recommended for use with this product, but if one must be used:
• The marked electrical rating must be at least as great as that of the product;
• If the product is of a 3-prong grounding type, the extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
• Arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be tripped over or pulled.
• WARNING: This product is equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other blade) to reduce the risk of electrical shock.
• This is a safety feature. The plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If you are unable to insert the plug into the electrical outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
• Never use the plug with an extension cord unless you can fully insert the plug into the extension cord. Do not alter the plug. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Parts

Before First Use

• IMPORTANT: Please check all packaging material carefully before discarding as there may be accessory parts contained within the packaging material.
• WARNING: Do not place any part of the product in a dishwasher.

1. Place the Non-Stick Inner Pot into the Rice Cooker. Turn the pot gently to the right and left to ensure it is placed correctly in the cooker. Pour two cups of water into the Non-Stick Inner Pot and then cover it with the Lid.

2. Plug the product into a standard 120-volt AC electrical outlet, and then push the switch down to “Cook”. If the button is difficult to press do not force it down. This usually occurs when the inner pot is not inserted in the cooker correctly or when the appliance just finished cooking. Allow the product to operate for about 20 minutes.
   Attention: First use may cause a slight odor or small smoking upon heating, it is normal. This is a result of the heating element chemical reaction. It quickly goes away.

3. When time has elapsed, switch the appliance to the “Warm” function, and then unplug the product from the electrical outlet. Allow the product to cool for about 15 minutes.

4. When the product has completely cooled, remove the Lid and Liner from the Base, and then pour the water from the Liner; rinse and dry thoroughly.

Using Your Rice Cooker:

WARNING: Avoid contact with Hot parts.

• Do not use the product to cook raw whole meats (e.g. roasts, steaks, etc.), whole chickens or other poultry, whole fish, or ground meats.
• Cook ground meats separately and cut whole or large pieces of meats/poultry/large vegetables into small pieces before adding to the product.
• Always defrost any frozen contents before placing them into the product.

1. Using the measuring cup provided in the package, measure and add rice to the Non-Stick’s Inner Pot. With the same measuring cup add the amount of water needed to cook the rice. Use the chart provided below:
   CAUTION: Do not overfill the product or operate it when empty. Cups of Raw

Rice

| Amount of Water to

Add

---|---
2 Cups| 2-2 ½ Cups
4 Cups| 4-4 ½ Cups
6 Cups| 6-6 ½ Cups
8 Cups| 8-8 ½ Cups
10 Cups| 10-10 ½ Cups
12 Cups| 12-12 ½ Cups
14 Cups| 14-14 ½ Cups
15 Cups| 15-15 ½ Cups
20 Cups| 20-20 ½ Cups
25 Cups| 25-25 ½ Cups
2. Place the Non-Stick Inner Pot into the Cooker, and then plug the product into a standard 120-volt AC electrical outlet. Do not plug the appliance in until you are ready to cook.

• Note: If the Inner Pot is not in the pot correctly it will not cook.

3. Press the power switch down to “Cook”. The “Cook” indicator light will light up to indicate it is cooking.
   • Note: The WARM setting will keep the contents at the temperature at which it was just heated.
4. When the heating is complete, the switch will pop up. You can then leave the rice covered for at least 15 minutes to steam the rice.
5. Once finished unplug the product from the electrical outlet. Remember to grasp the plug, not the cord.
   • WARNING: Always unplug the product from the electrical outlet when it is not in use or will be left unattended.
   • NOTICE: Do not touch the ventilating hole as the steam is very hot and can scald.

Steam Cooking:

This appliance comes with an Aluminum Steaming Tray that allows you to use the same water and energy used to cook your rice to steam veggies or proteins. Steamed foods retain more flavor, vitamins, and nutrients.

Steaming Fresh or Frozen Vegetables (Using the Non-Stick Pot)

• The cooking time of vegetables is determined by the amount of water added, the softness, and the size of the vegetables.
• FROZEN vegetables can be cooked directly from the package. Frozen vegetables need 10 to 12 minutes of steam using ½ cup of water. For larger pieces use ¾ cup of water.
• FRESH vegetables should be washed before cooking. The chart below will help guide the time needed to cook vegetables and water to add.
• After the vegetables are cooked disconnect the appliance and add some warm water to the Inner Pot to prevent the Vegetable juices from adhering to the bottom of the Pot.

Cleaning Your Rice Cooker:

• WARNING: Always unplug the product and allow it to cool before cleaning or storing it.
• NOTICE: To avoid damaging the product, do not pour cold water into the Non-Stick Inner Pot after use, and do not use abrasive cleaners/pads to clean any part of the product.
• Remove the Inner Pot and Lid from the Cooker. Wash these in warm soapy water. Do not use a scouring pad as this may damage the Non-Stick of the Inner Pot. Rinse and Dry them thoroughly.
• Clean the outside of the Cooker with a clean damp cloth. Do not submerge any part of the cooker in water.
• You can also wipe the heating plate on the inside of the cooker with a damp cloth making sure to dry completely before re-using.
• Dry all parts thoroughly before storing or using them again.

Capacity Chart

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