INVENTUM RK140ZW rice cooker and steamer Instruction Manual

INVENTUM RK140ZW rice cooker and steamer

safety instructions

• Please read these instructions before operating the appliance and retain for future use.

• The appliance is intended solely for domestic use within the home.

• Attention! Avoid touching hot surfaces, especially the outside of the appliance when the appliance is in use.

• Attention! If the rice cooker is too full, it can overflow during cooking, causing hot water to spill out.

•  Do not touch or cover the steam valve when in use. Be careful of the hot steam emitted by the steam valve.

•  Be careful when opening the lid during or after cooking. Hot steam can be emitted by the device, and as a result, there is a risk of scalding.

•  Before plugging into a socket, check that the voltage in your home corresponds with the voltage printed on the bottom of the appliance.

•  Never let the power cord of the appliance hang over the edge of a table or counter, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.

•  Never place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or where it could touch a heated oven or microwave oven. Do not allow this appliance to touch curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or other flammable materials during use.

•  Always use the appliance on a secure, dry, level surface.

•  Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.

•  Always carry out regular checks of the power cord to ensure no damage is evident. Should there be any signs that the cord is damaged in the slightest degree, the entire appliance should be returned to the Customer Service Department in order to avoid a hazard.

•  For your own safety, only use the accessories and spare parts from the manufacturer which are suitable for the appliance.

•  Always return the appliance after a malfunction, or if it has been damaged in any manner to the Customer Service Department for examination, repair or adjustment as special purpose tools are required.

•  Never unplug it from the socket by pulling the cable.

•  Always ensure that your hands are dry before handling the plug, switch or power cord.

•  This appliance shall not be used by children from 0 to 8 years. This appliance can be used by children over the age of 8 and above if they are continuously supervised.

•  This appliance can be used by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience or knowledge, if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children aged less than 8 years.

•  Cleaning and maintenance shall not be made by children.

•  Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•  Unplug the appliance as soon as you have finished using it and when you are cleaning it.

•  If an extension cord is used, compare the marked electrical rating
  of the extension cord with the electrical rating on the appliance. Make sure that it can not be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally.

•  Should you decide not to use the appliance anymore, make it inoperative by cutting the power cord after removing the plug from the socket. We also recommend making all potentially dangerous parts of the appliance harmless, particularly for children who might be tempted to play with them.

•  Never use the appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has
  been damaged. Any intervention other than cleaning and normal maintenance by the customer must be carried out by an approved Service Centre.

•  Never immerse any part of the main body, power cord and plug into water or any other liquid to protect yourself against electrical hazards.

•  When the appliance is used for other purposes than intended, or is when it is not handled in accordance with the instruction manual, the full responsibility for any consequences will rest with the user. Any damages to the product or other things are not covered by the warranty.

• Legislation requires that all electrical and electronic equipment must be collected for reuse and recycling. Electrical and electronic equipment marked with the symbol indicating separate collection of such equipment must be returned to a municipal waste collection point.

product description

1.  Steam valve
2.  Lid
3.  Lid release button
4.  COOK indicator light
5.  HEAT indicator light
6.  On/off switch
7.  Inner lid
8.  Inner pan
9.  Spoon
10.  Steamer basket
11.  Measuring cup

before first use

Follow these instructions when using the rice cooker for the first time: Carefully remove the rice cooker from the packaging and remove all traces of packaging from the device. Keep the packaging (plastic bags and cardboard) out of the reach of children. After unpacking the rice cooker, check the device for external damage that may have occurred during transport. Place the rice cooker on a heat-resistant base.
Clean the steam valve, the inner pan, the steamer basket, the spoon and the measuring cup with hot water and mild washing-up liquid. Dry these components thoroughly. Ensure that all moisture is removed from them. Wipe down the outside of the rice cooker with a damp cloth. Place the inner pan in the rice cooker.

cooking rice

Check that the voltage stated on the device’s information plate matches the voltage used in your region.
Place the rice cooker on a flat, stable and heat-resistant base. Ensure sufficient ventilation space above the rice cooker. Do not place the rice cooker underneath an object such as a kitchen cabinet or shelf, as the hot steam may damage it.
Open the lid of the rice cooker by pressing the lid release button and take the inner pan out of the rice cooker.
Use the measuring cup provided to measure the required quantity of rice. One full and level measuring cup of uncooked rice is roughly equivalent to two measuring cups of boiled rice. One full and level measuring cup contains approximately 100 grams of rice. This is enough for one person.

1.  Measure the desired amount of rice.

2. Rinse the rice until the water becomes reasonably clear and briefly drain it.

3.  Place the rinsed rice in the inner pan.

4.  Add the required quantity of water using the measuring cup. For each measuring cup of white rice, one measuring cup of water must be added.
   The quantity markers in the inner pan are purely indicative and apply only to white rice. The quantity markers indicate how much water should be added to the inner pan depending on how many cups of rice have been added. For softer types of rice, we advise soaking the rice for 10-20 minutes before cooking it.

5.  Check that the outside of the inner pan is dry before placing it in the rice cooker. Ensure that the inner pan is properly in contact with the heating element.

6.  Close the lid properly: make sure that it clicks shut.

7.  Put the plug into the socket and push the on/off switch downwards.
   The COOK indicator light will switch on.
   To prevent steam being lost – which results in a longer cooking time – we advise that you do not open the
   lid while the rice is cooking unless necessary.

8.  Once the rice is ready, the rice cooker will automatically switch to heat mode. The COOK indicator light will go out and the HEAT indicator light will remain on.
   Leave the rice for at least 10 minutes before opening the lid. The exact amount of time depends on the amount of rice cooked. For further information, see the cooking and heating table in Chapter 8. The rice cooker will keep the rice warm until you pull the plug out of the socket. Do not leave the rice on heat mode for longer than 12 hours.

9. Open the lid of the rice cooker by pressing the lid release button. Caution: This may release hot steam. Use oven gloves if you wish to take the inner pan out of the rice cooker, as it may be hot.
   Switch off the rice cooker by pulling the plug out of the socket.

Attention: It is important that the outside of the inner pan is completely clean and dry before it is placed in the rice cooker. The heating element can be damaged if water, food remnants or other dirt come into contact with it.

steaming food

1.  To steam foods such as broccoli, add water to the inner pan. Make sure you add enough water to prevent the inner pan from drying out during cooking.

2.  Put the food you wish to steam in the steaming basket. Do not overfill the steaming basket. Doing so can extend the required cooking time or prevent the food from cooking properly.
   Smaller foodstuffs can be placed in a heat-resistant container and then placed in the steaming basket.
   Larger foodstuffs should be cut into smaller pieces if possible.

3.  Check that the outside of the inner pan is dry before placing it in the rice cooker. Ensure that the inner pan is properly in contact with the heating element.

4.  Close the lid properly: make sure that it clicks shut.

5.  Put the plug into the socket and push the on/off switch downwards. The COOK indicator light will switch on.
   To prevent steam being lost – which results in a longer cooking time – we advise that you do not open the lid while the rice is cooking unless necessary. For an indication of the cooking times, see the steaming table in Chapter 8.

6.  When the food has been steamed for the required length of time, the rice cooker will not automatically switch to heat mode if there is still water in the inner pan.
   Open the lid of the rice cooker by pressing the lid release button in order to check whether the food is ready. Caution: This may release hot steam.

7.  The rice cooker will continue to steam until the plug is removed from the socket or until the on/off switch is pushed upwards. Switch off the rice cooker by pulling the plug out of the socket.

cooking soup and preparing pot roasts

1.  Put all of the ingredients into the inner pan and place the pan in the rice cooker.

2.  Close the lid properly: make sure that it clicks shut.

3.  Put the plug into the socket and push the on/off switch downwards. The COOK indicator light will switch on.
   Cook/heat the soup/steamed dish until it is ready. Stir regularly.

4.  When the food is ready, push the on/off switch upwards to initiate heat mode. The HEAT indicator light will stay lit and the COOK indicator light will go out.

5.  The rice cooker will keep the food warm until you pull the plug out of the socket.
   Switch off the rice cooker by pulling the plug out of the socket.

cooking rice and steaming food at the same time

One useful function of this rice cooker is that you can cook rice and steam food simultaneously. This is ideal for making one-pot meals.

1.  Put the desired quantity of rice and the required amount of water into the inner pan. For detailed instructions on how to do this, read Chapter 4: Cooking Rice.
   Do not add more than 6 measuring cups of (uncooked) white rice or 4 measuring cups of (uncooked) brown rice if you also wish to steam food in the steaming basket. The steaming basket will not fit into the rice cooker if you put too much rice in the inner pan.

2.  Check that the outside of the inner pan is dry before placing it in the rice cooker. Ensure that the inner pan is properly in contact with the heating element.

3.  Close the lid properly: make sure that it clicks shut. Once the lid is shut, the cooking will start.
   It is better to add the steaming basket containing the food later on. This helps ensure all of the food is ready at the same time.

4.  Put the vegetables or meat you wish to steam in the steaming basket. Open the lid of the rice cooker. Caution: This may release hot steam. Place the steaming basket in the rice cooker.

5.  Close the lid properly. The rice cooker will resume cooking.

6.  Open the lid when the food has been cooked for the desired time. Caution: This may release hot steam. Use oven gloves to remove the steaming basket and check that the food is properly cooked.

7.  Close the lid properly and allow the rice cooker to resume cooking the rice.

8. When the rice is ready, the rice cooker will automatically switch to heat mode: the HEAT indicator light will stay on and the COOK indicator light will go out.
   The rice cooker will keep the rice warm until you pull the plug out of the socket.
   Switch off the rice cooker by pulling the plug out of the socket.

cooking instructions

Cooking and heating table

Amount of uncooked white rice| Amount of water|

Cooking time

| Advised heating time
---|---|---|---
3 measuring cups (= 300g)| 3 measuring cups| 15 minutes| 12 minutes
5 measuring cups (= 500g)| 5 measuring cups| 19 minutes| 18 minutes
8 measuring cups (= 800g)| 8 measuring cups| 26 minutes| 25 minutes

The times stated in the cooking table are merely indicative. Depending on the type of rice used, you may need to add more water. If
this is the case, use a ratio such as 1:1.2.
Steaming table

cleaning and maintenance

Before cleaning, always remove the plug from the socket and let the rice cooker cool down.

1. Remove the inner pan and wash it with hot water and mild washing-up liquid. Use a soft sponge or cloth.
2. Rinse off the inner pan and dry it properly.
3. Do the same with the steaming basket and the other accessories.
4. Once you remove the steam valve from the lid, the lid can be carefully removed. Once you have done so, clean it thoroughly with a sponge or cloth.
5. Ensure that all of the accessories are properly dry before putting them back into the rice cooker.
6. Clean the outside of the rice cooker with a damp cloth.

• Never use aggressive or abrasive cleaning agents! This can damage the inner pan’s non-stick layer.
• The device itself can not be placed in a dishwasher. However, a dishwasher can be used to clean the inner pan and the accessories.
• It is important that the outside of the inner pan is completely clean and dry before it is placed in the rice cooker. The heating element can be damaged if water, food remnants or other dirt come into contact with it.

tips

Different types of rice produce different results. Below you can find a number of tips to help you achieve the desired consistency.

when the rice cooker switches to heat mode, then you can soften up the rice by adding more water and extending the cooking time. Depending on how dry the rice is, add between half a measuring cup to a full measuring cup of water and stir.

Close the lid and push the on/off switch downwards.

When the rice cooker switches to heat mode, open the lid and check the consistency.

If necessary, repeat the process of adding water and cooking until the rice is ready.

The rice is too wet/sticky after cooking.| If the rice is still too wet/sticky when the rice cooker switches to heat mode, stir the rice well with the spoon provided. This will more evenly distribute the wet rice at the bottom and release moisture.

Close the lid and leave the rice on heat mode for another 10- 30 minutes. Stir the rice regularly to release all of the excess moisture.

general terms and conditions of service and warranty

We do not need to remind you of the importance of service. After all, we develop our products to a standard so that you
can enjoy them for many years, without any concerns. If, nevertheless, there is a problem, we believe you are entitled to a solution straight away. Hence our products come with an exchange service, on top of the rights and claims you are entitled to by law. By exchanging a product or part, we save you time, effort and costs.

2-year full manufacturer’s warranty

1.  Customers enjoy a 2-year full manufacturer’s warranty on all Inventum products. Within this period, a faulty product or part will always be exchanged for a new model, free of charge. In order to claim under the 2-year full manufacturer’s warranty, you can either return the product to the shop you bought it from or contact the Inventum costumer service department via the form at www. inventum.eu/service-aanvraag.
2.  The 2-year warranty period starts from the date the product is bought.
3.  In order to claim under the warranty, you must produce a copy of the original receipt.
4.  The warranty applies only to normal domestic use of Inventum products within the Netherlands.

Breakdowns or faults outside the warranty period

1.  Breakdowns or faults in small or large domestic appliances outside the warranty period, can be reported to the costumer services department via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag or by calling the costumer services department.
2.  The costumer services department may ask you to send the product for inspection or repair. The costs of dispatch will be at your expense.
3.  The inspection to establish whether repair is possible involves a charge. You need to grant your permission for this, in advance.
4.  In the event of a large domestic appliance, Inventum, at your request, can send out a service engineer. In that case, you will be charged the call-out costs, as well as parts and labour.
5.  In the event of an instruction to repair, the repair costs must be paid in advance. In the event of a repair by a service engineer, the costs of the repair must be settled with the engineer onsite, preferably by means of PIN payment.

Warranty exclusions

1.  The following is excluded from the aforesaid warranties:
   •  normal wear and tear;
   •  improper use or misuse;
   •  insufficient maintenance;
   •  failure to comply with the operating and maintenance instructions;
   •  unprofessional installation or repairs by third parties or the customer himself;
   •  non-original parts used by the customer;
   •  use for commercial or business purposes;
   •  removal of the serial number and/or rating label.
2.  In addition, the warranty does not apply to normal consumer goods, such as:
   •  dough hooks, baking tins, (carbon) filters, etc.;
   •  batteries, bulbs, carbon filters, fat filters etc.;
   •  external connection cables;
   •  glass accessories and glass parts such as oven doors;
   •  and similar items.
3. Transport damage not caused by Inventum is also excluded. Therefore, inspect your new device before starting to use it. If you detect any damage, you must report this to the store where you purchased the product within 5 working days, or to the Inventum customer service department via the form at www.inventum.eu/service-aanvraag. If transport damage is not reported within this period, Inventum does not accept any liability in this respect.
4.  The following are excluded from warranty and/or replacement: faults, loss of and damage to the device as a result of an event that is normally insured under the home contents insurance.

Important to know

1.  The replacement or repair of a faulty product, or a part thereof, does not lead to an extension of the original warranty period.
2.  If a complaint is unfounded, all costs arising from it will be at the customer’s expense.
3.  Following expiry of the warranty period, all costs of repair or replacement, including administration costs, dispatch and call-out charges, will be charged to the customer.
4.  Inventum cannot be held liable for damage caused by external events, unless this liability arises from mandatory statutory provisions.
5.  These warranty and service provisions are governed by Dutch law. Disputes will be settled exclusively by the competent Dutch court.

References

• Inventum Huishoudelijke Apparaten - Altijd 5 jaar garantie!
• Inventum Huishoudelijke Apparaten - Altijd 5 jaar garantie!

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