KitchenLove KL216 Rice Cooker with Steamer User Manual

KitchenLove KL216 Rice Cooker with Steamer

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing one of our Kitchen Love products! Please read this entire manual carefully before use to avoid bodily injury and/or damage to the product. We cannot be held responsible for the consequences of incorrect or faulty installation if the instructions in this manual are not carefully followed. If you do not understand these instructions, have doubts about the safety of the installation or have other questions about the product, please contact us at service@brightinnovations.nl.

INTENDED USE

This is an electronic kitchen appliance intended for cooking various types of rice, for steaming dishes or for slow cooking dishes. The device is only suitable for indoor use in dry rooms, the device is not suitable for outdoor use. This device is intended for private use only, it is not suitable for commercial or industrial purposes. The appliance must not be used by unsupervised children or persons with reduced physical, sensory, mental or motor skills who require supervision.

WARNING! SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General

• Read the manual carefully before use. Keep the manual for future reference.

• Use the device only for the purposes specified in this user manual. Misuse of the device can result in personal injury and damage to the device.

• If the device malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged, do not use the device and consult our customer service.

• If this appliance does not operate normally – especially if it emits unusual noises or smells – unplug it immediately and contact our customer service.

• Place the device in a well-ventilated location, away from ventilation grilles and never in direct sunlight or near other hot appliances or lamps.

• Do not disassemble the device. Do not repair or restore the device. This can damage the device.
  The device should only be repaired by authorized service personnel. Contact us for repairs to avoid damage and personal injury.

• Place the device on a stable, flat surface.

• Make sure that the device does not come into contact with flammable materials.

• Do not drop or hit the product. If the product is damaged, unplug the power cord and contact our customer service.

• Only switch on the device when all parts are properly attached. Never change parts when the device is switched on or connected to the mains.

• Do not place any objects on top of the device.

• When positioning the device, make sure that cables cannot be damaged by hot or sharp objects.

• Make sure that the power cord does not touch or come close to the steam outlet. It will damage the insulation layer of wires.

• Unwind the cord completely to prevent the cord from overheating.

• Do not leave the device unattended when the device is in operation.

Electricity

• Do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases, cups, etc. on, above or near the device (for example, on a shelf above the device).
• Do not place this device near water or other liquids (near a bathtub, wash basin, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.).
• Do not immerse the device in water or other liquids. If the device is submerged in water or other liquids, do not remove the device with your hands. Remove the plug from the socket immediately. If the device is submerged in water or other liquids, do not use the device.
• If this device accidentally gets wet, unplug the power supply and contact our customer service immediately. Do not touch the appliance and the power cord with wet or damp hands.
• Never insert fingers or objects into the open parts of this device. This may cause an electric shock.
• Do not use the appliance if the power cord is damaged or defective. If the power cord is damaged or defective, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized repair agent.
• Check whether the voltage of your electricity supply corresponds to the voltage indicated on the device before plugging the device into the socket.
• Always unplug the device before disconnecting, reconnecting or cleaning the device.
• Do not cover the device when it is connected, for example with pillows or books. This may result in fire or electric shock.
• To avoid electric shock, never touch the inside of this device. Only a qualified technician is allowed to open this device. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or adapters beyond their capacity as this may cause fire or electric shock.
• Accumulated dust can cause electric shock, electric leakage, or fire due to the power cord generating sparks and heat, or the insulation deteriorating.
• Do not pull on the cord or the device to remove the plug from the wall socket.

Use

• Supervise children to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 10 years and above and persons with reduced 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.
• Regularly check whether the product has any damage or wear. If so, do not use the device and have the device repaired by authorized service personnel.
• Do not touch the steam opening during use and beware of hot steam releasing when opening the lid to avoid burning.
• The surface of the heating element is subject to residual heat after use.

Storage

• Remove the plug from the socket when you are not using the device.
• When not in use, store the device in a dry place out of the reach of children.

CONTENTS OF PACKAGE

The contents of the package consist of the following parts. Notify your supplier if any parts are missing or damaged.

1 x KitchenLove Rice Cooker, depending on the model chosen:
KL216 – 1.2L capacity – EAN 8720865541129
KL217 – 1.8L capacity – EAN 8720865541167

Accessories

1 x EU Power Cord
1 x Steam basket
1 x Measuring cup
1 x Spoon
1 x User Manual

PRODUCT FEATURES

1. Lid release button
2. Steam vent
3. Handle
4. Lid
5. Condensation collector
6. LED Display
7. On/Off & keep warm button
8. Brown rice button
9. Slow cooking with high temp
10. Smart steam
11. Slow cooking with low temp
12. Delay timer
13. White rice button
14. Quick rice button
    

• Spoon

• Measuring cup

• Steam basket
  

• Inner pot

TECHNICAL DATA

Dimensions:| 1.2L: 25.2 x 23.5 x
24.5 cm
1.8L: 28.3 x 26.5 x
23.6 cm
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Color:| Black + Stainless Steel
Material:| Stainless Steel
Weight:| 1.2L: 2.3 kg
1.8L: 3.75 kg
Input voltage:| 230V
Nominal voltage:| 230V
Nominal power:| 1.2L: 500W
1.8L: 700W
Nominal frequency:| 50Hz
Capacity:| KL216: 1.2L
KL217: 1.8L
Automatic shutdown:| After 10 hours
Overheating protection:| Yes
Cable length:| 1.2m
Cookpot dishwasher safe:| Yes
Steam basket dishwasher safe:| No
Measuring cup dishwasher safe:| No
Spoon dishwasher safe:| No

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Remove the plastic protective material. Keep the packaging material out of the reach of children.
2. Clean the lid, the inner pot and the accessories with a mild detergent and a soft sponge. Dry the parts thoroughly.
3. Place the inner pot back into the rice cooker.

USE

Do not use sharp or metal objects in the inner pan. These damage the non-stick coating.

Be careful when opening the lid after cooking. Hot steam escapes which can cause burns.

White or brown rice preparation

1. Use good quality rice for best results.

2. Measure the desired amount of rice (1 measuring cup per person).

3. Rinse the rice under the tap until the water is clear.

4. Put the rice in the inner pot and add 1,25 cup of cold water for each cup of rice (1 cup of rice = 1,25 cups of cold water, 2 cups of rice = 2,5 cups of cold water, etc.). Since every type and brand of rice is unique, test different rice/water ratios if the rice has not cooked perfectly.

5. Close the lid until it makes a clicking sound.

6. Connect the power cable to the rice cooker and plug it into the mains.

7. Press the ON/OFF & KEEP WARM BUTTON. The display shows two dashes “- -” to indicate that the rice cooker is turned on.

8. Depending on the type of rice you are using, press the WHITE RICE BUTTON or the BROWN RICE BUTTON. The light on the button will now light up. The dashes on the display rotate in a circle to indicate that the cooking program has started and the rice cooker is heating up.

9. Once the rice cooker has heated up, the display will show the remaining time.

10. The rice is ready when the display shows “0”. The keep warm function is now switched on. After
    10 hours, the rice cooker will turn off automatically. You can manually turn off the rice cooker by pressing the ON/OFF & KEEP WARM BUTTON.

11. Stir the rice with the spoon provided and serve.

12. Turn off the rice cooker and unplug it.

Keep warm program

1. Press the ON/OFF & KEEP WARM BUTTON twice to activate the keep warm function. The display shows a “0” to indicate that the keep warm function is enabled.
2. The keep warm function switches off automatically after 10 hours. You can manually turn off the rice cooker by pressing the ON/OFF & KEEP WARM BUTTON.

Delay timer program

The delay timer can be used to delay the activation of a cooking program. After a set period of time, the rice cooker automatically switches on the cooking program.

1. Prepare the rice and fill the rice cooker with the rice. Turn on the rice cooker via the ON/OFF & KEEP WARM button.
2. Press the DELAY TIMER BUTTON to set the number of hours after which the rice cooker should automatically start the cooking program. Each press of the DELAY TIMER BUTTON increases the time by 1 hour. The maximum delay is 15 hours.
3. Press the WHITE RICE COOKING BUTTON or BROWN RICE COOKING BUTTON to select the desired cooking program.
4. The rice cooker will now count down and automatically switch on the selected cooking program when the time has elapsed. The rice is ready when the display shows “0”.

Smart steam program

The smart steam function is intended to steam ingredients using the steam basket supplied. This program is ideal for vegetables, chicken and fish.

1. Fill the inner pan with 3 measuring cups of cold water.

2. Place the steam basket at the top of the inner pot.

3. Fill the steam basket with the ingredients to be steamed.

4. Press the ON/OFF & KEEP WARM BUTTON to turn on the rice cooker.

5. Press the SMART STEAM BUTTON to activate the steam function. The screen now shows a “5”.
   These are the number of minutes that the steam program will be active. Each press of the SMART STEAM BUTTON increases the time by 1 minute. The maximum number of minutes is 30.

6. Wait for the dashes on the screen to start spinning in a circle. The steam function is now switched on and the rice cooker is heating up.

7. Once the water has heated up to a temperature of 96-98°C, the display will show the time remaining.

8. The rice cooker is ready when the display shows “0”. Open the lid and leave it open for 1 minute to allow the steam to escape. Use a tea towel or oven mitts to remove the steam basket from the rice cooker. Be careful: hot steam can come out from under the basket!

Slow cooking program

The slow cooking function is intended to cook ingredients slowly and at a constant temperature. This program is ideal for stews, soups or sauces that require a long cooking time.

1. You can use the quick rice program to sauté ingredients such as garlic or onions first. To do this, switch on the rice cooker and press the QUICK RICE BUTTON. The inner pan will heat up. After a minute, add a little oil and the ingredients to sauté until translucent.

2. Then add all ingredients to the rice cooker including the desired amount of water.

3. Press the SLOW COOKING WITH LOW TEMPERATURE BUTTON to activate the slow cooking with low temperature program (92-93°C). The screen now shows a “6”. These are the number of hours that the slow cooking program will be active. Each press of the button increases the time by 1 hour.
   The maximum number of hours is 10.

4. ALTERNATIVE OPTION: Press the SLOW COOKING WITH HIGH TEMPERATURE BUTTON to activate the slow cooking at high temperature program (95-97°C). The screen now shows a “2”. These are the number of hours that the slow cooking program will be active. Each press of the button increases the time by 1 hour. The maximum number of hours is 5.

5. The rice cooker is ready when the display shows “0”.

6. Open the rice cooker and judge whether the dish is to your liking. If necessary, activate the program again to cook the dish longer.

Quick rice program

The quick rice program is intended to cook rice in the shortest possible time. The rice cooker skips the water absorption phase in this program.

1. Follow the preliminary steps to cook white or brown rice.
2. Press the QUICK RICE BUTTON.
3. The rice is ready when the display shows “0”. The keep warm function is now switched on. After 10 hours, the rice cooker will turn off automatically. You can manually turn off the rice cooker by pressing the ON/OFF & KEEP WARM BUTTON.

CLEANING AND STORAGE

Always remove the plug from the socket before cleaning the rice cooker!

1. Remove the inner pan and clean it together with the accessories with a mild detergent and a soft sponge.
2. Remove the steam valve and rinse it under the tap.
3. Open the rice cooker and clean the inside of the lid with a soft damp cloth.
4. Clean the outside of the rice cooker with a soft damp cloth.
5. Remove the condensation tray and empty it.
6. Dry the parts and put them back.
7. Store the rice cooker in a dry place out of the reach of children.

 TROUBLESHOOTING

power cable is properly connected to the rice cooker and the mains.
The rice is too dry/hard after cooking.| Too little water has been added to the rice.| Add half to a full measuring cup of cold water and stir. Then select the program again (e.g. white rice). Check the rice again when the program is finished (keep warm function). If the rice is still too dry/hard, repeat the above steps until the rice is soft.
The rice is too wet/soggy cooking.| The water has not yet been properly absorbed by the rice.| Stir the rice with the spoon. As a result, the moist rice at the bottom is better distributed and moisture is released. Close the lid and leave the rice in the keep warm function for 10-30 minutes. Stir the rice regularly to release the excess moisture.
The bottom layer is brown/caked to the bottom.| There is too much starch on the rice.| Before cooking, rinse the rice well until the water runs clear.
 |  | Another possibility is to stir the rice as soon as the rice cooker goes into the keep warm function.

DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING

ACCORDING TO 2012/19/EU

At the end of its life, this device must not be disposed of with normal household waste, but must be handed over to a special collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic devices. By recycling used household appliances you make an important contribution to the protection of our environment. Check with your local authority for the collection point.

SERVICE AND WARRANTY

We provide a two-year warranty on this product. If you encounter a problem with your product,
please contact our customer service via: service@brightinnovations.nl.
Bright Innovations B.V.
Amandelstraat 33
2564EV The Hague
The Netherlands
09/2023 v2

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