Tefal RK736B Easy Rice Plus Rice Cooker User Manual

: June 5, 2024
: Tefal

Table of Contents

DESCRIPTION
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY
USING
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
BEFORE FIRST USE
USING YOUR RICE COOKER
COOKING PROGRAM
PROGRAMS
TROUBLESHOOTING
References
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RK736B Easy Rice Plus Rice Cooker
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DESCRIPTION

1. Steam basket
2. Waterlevel mark
3. Removable Non-Stick bowl
4. Measuring cup
5. Rice spatula
6. Soupspoon
7. Power cord
8. Lid opening button
9. Lid
10. Steam vent| 11. Control panel
a. Jasmine rice
b. White rice
c. Brown rice
d. glutinous rice
e. clay pot
f. soup/congee
g. quick cooking/steam
h. keep warm/cancel
I. slow cook/stew
j. reheat
k. start
l. preset
m. timer
12. Sensor
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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 8 years and above if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the 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 physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the 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 the 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 kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments
– Farmhouses
– By clients in hotels, motels, and another such kind of residential type environments
– Bed and breakfast type environments
If your appliance is fitted with a fixed power cord: if the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, the manufacturer’s after-sales service department, or a 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 the 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 the appliance, the hot water, steam, or 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 Customer Relations 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 center.

CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY

Do not use the appliance if: – the appliance or the cord is damaged. – the appliance has fallen or shows visibly damaged or does not work properly. – In the event of the above, the appliance must be sent to an approved service center. 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 liability for doing so, only use an extension lead that 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 the 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 a service center 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 run 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 center (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

Open the lid by pressing the opening button located on the top – Fig. 1
Remove the spherical pot and clean the pot with a sponge and wash up the liquid. – Fig. 2
Remove the inner lid by pushing outward, and clean it with a sponge and washing liquid. – Fig 3
Wipe the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.

USING YOUR RICE COOKER

Measuring the ingredients – Max capacity of the bowl

The graduated markings on the inside of the bowl are given in cups, these are used for measuring the amount of water when cooking rice.
The maximum quantity of water + rice should not exceed the 10-cup mark inside the bowl. – Fig. 4.
The plastic cup provided with your appliance is for measuring rice and other cereals.

COOKING GUIDE -White RICE For Example

Note: Add water following up the water level mark. Always add rice first otherwise you will have too much water.

COOKING PROGRAM

Once the product is powered on, all the lights of the control panel will be on and then will be off after a few seconds. The light of the default program will be on, and the “ Start” light flashes.
You can press the button of the program you want to choose directly, and the light of the selected program will be on, and the “Start” light flash. – Fig 5
Press the” start” button to start cooking. – Fig 6
If you wish to change the selected cooking menu or have chosen the incorrect setting, press the “Keep Warm/Cancel” button – Fig. 7 and choose the function you want.

Clay Pot

Add rice and water firstly, select “Clay Pot” and then press “Start” to start cooking.
Add other ingredients, for example, fish and sausage, when the rice cooker beeps. It will beep for 30 seconds and you may press “Clay Pot” to cancel the sound if you think it is noisy.
Press “Start” to resume cooking. If you don’t press “Start”, the rice cooker will automatically resume cooking in 3 minutes.

Congee/Soup, Slow Cook/Stew
For these programs, you can adjust the cooking time.

Select the program, and the LED screen will show the default cooking time.
Press “Timer”, and set the cooking time you want.
Press “Start” to start cooking.

Keep warm

The rice cooker will enter and keep warm automatically after cooking.
If you wish to keep warm your cooking under standby status, you can press the “Keep warm/cancel” button, the light of the “Keep Warm/Cancel” button lights up, and the appliance will start to keep warm.
Recommendation: In order to keep the quality of food taste, please limit the holding time to 12h.

Preset

When the cooking program is chosen (not available on “Clay Pot”, Reheat, and “Keep Warm” ), press the “Preset” button to set the time for finishing cooking.
Press the “Start” button when the time is set. The “Preset” indicator will be on.
When the preset time is elapsed, the appliance will end the selected cooking mode automatically.

Timer
The cooking time of some of the programs can be adjusted (see the chart below). When these programs are chosen, the LED screen will show the default cooking time. Users can press the “Timer” button to change the cooking time.
If the product is powered on and in standby status for more than 5 minutes, all the lights will be off to save energy.
You may press any button to “wake up” the rice cooker, and it will turn to standby status.

PROGRAMS

Cooking Programs| Cooking time| Preset| Timer| Keep Warm
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Default Range Step| Range Step
1
2
3| Jasmine Rice| Auto| NA| | Cooking time – 24h| 10min| NA| YES
White Rice
Brown Rice| Auto
Auto| NA| | Cooking time – 24h
Cooking time – 24h| 10min
10min| NA
NA| YES
YES
NA|
4
5| Glutinous Rice
Clay Pot| Auto
Auto| NA| | Cooking time – 24h
NA| 10min| NA
NA| YES
YES
NA|
6| Congee/ Soup| 1h30min| 1 -2h| 10 mins| Cooking time – 24h| 10min| YES| YES
7
8| Quick Rice*
Steam**| Auto
60min| NA| | Cooking time – 24h
Cooking time – 24h| 10min
10min| NA
NA| YES
YES
NA|
9| Slow Cook/Stew| 8h| 4 – 12h| 10 mins| Cooking time – 24h| 10min| YES| YES
10
11| Reheat
Keep warm| Auto
Auto| NA| | NA
NA| | NA
NA| YES
NA
NA|

Note: *Please do not use the “quick rice” function to cook brown rice or glutinous rice.
When using the “ steam” function, please add water above the water level mark of 2 cups of jasmine rice.
NOTE**

Do not open the lid during cooking as steam will escape and this will affect the cooking time and the taste.
Upon completion of cooking, when the “KEEP WARM” indicator 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 bowl and on the heating element.
Never place your hand on the steam vent during cooking, as there is a danger of burns. – Fig. 8
Only use the inner pot provided with the appliance.
Do not pour water or put ingredients in the appliance without the bowl inside.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Malfunction description	Cause	Solution
Any indicator light is off and no heating.	The appliance is not plugged in.

Check the power cord is plugged in the socket and on the Mains.
Any indicator light off and heating.| The indicator light is damaged or has a connection error.| Send to an authorized service center for repair.
Steam leakage during use.| The lid is not properly closed.| Open and ensure the lid is closed properly.
The lid or gasket is damaged.| Send to an authorized service center for repair.
Rice undercooked or overcooked.| h water Too much or not enough
compared to rice quantity.| Refer to the table for water quantity.
Automatic warm-keeping fails (product stay in cooking position, or no heating).| | Send to the authorized service center for repair.
The LED display: E1| The sensor on the bottom is an open or short circuit| Send to the authorized service center for repair.
The valve outlet has overflow liquid during cooking.| Add too much water.| Add the water according to the inner pot waiter level.