Tefal RK7301 Easy Rice Compact Rice Cooker User Manual

Easy Rice Compact Rice Cooker

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• The plug type will be changed according to market requirement

DESCRIPTION

1. Steam basket

2. Water level mark

3. Removable Non-Stick bowl

4. Measuring cup

5. Rice spatula

6. Soup spoon

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 Congee/soup
    e Quick rice/steam
    f Reheat
    g Start
    h Keep warm/cancel

12. Sensor

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 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 kitchen 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 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 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 liability for doing so, only use 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 a 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 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 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

• 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 washing up liquid.- ­ Fig. 2
• Wipe the outside of the appliance with a damp cloth. ­ Fig.- 3

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 5.5 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

Measuring cups of white rice| Water level in the bowl (+ rice)| Serving per person
2| 2 cup white rice mark| 3-4
4| 4 cup white rice mark| 5-6
5.5| 5.5 cup white rice mark| 6-8

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 flash.
• 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 ”start” button to start cooking. – Fig 6
• If you wish to change the selected cooking menu or have chosen the incorrect setting, press “Keep warm/Cancel” button ­-Fig.7 and choose the function you want.
• The rice cooker will enter keep warm automatically after cooking.
• If you wish to keep warm of your cooking under standby status, you can press “Keep warm/cancel” button, the light of “Keep warm/Cancel” button lights up, the appliance will start to keep warm.
• Recommendation: In order to keep the quality of food taste, please limit the holding time within 12h.

If the product is power 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.

Note: Please do not use “quick rice” function to cook brown rice or multigrain rice, otherwise there will be overflow risk.

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 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

power cord is plugged in the socket and on the Mains.
Any indicator light off and heating.| Indicator light is damaged or has a connection error.| Send to authorized service center for repair.
Steam leakage during use.| Lid is not properly closed.| Open and ensure the lid is closed properly.
Lid or gasket is damaged.| Send to authorized service center for repair.
Rice undercooked or overcooked.| Too much or not enough water compared to rice quantity.| Refer to table for water quantity.
Automatic warm-keeping fails (product stay in cooking position, or no heating).| | Send to the authorized service center for repair.
Lights under the “Start” and “Cancel” button light on at the same time.| The sensor on the bottom open or short circuit.| Send to the authorized service center for repair.
Valve outlet has overflow liquid during cooking.| Add too much water.| Add the water according to the inner pot warter level.

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