TOMADO TRC1501B Rice Cooker Instruction Manual

TOMADO TRC1501B Rice Cooker Instruction Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• First carefully read the instruction manual in full prior to using the appliance and store the manual in a safe place for future reference.

• Only use this appliance for the purposes described in the instruction manual.

• Caution! Avoid contact with hot surfaces when the appliance is switched on.

• Caution! 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 opening when in use. Be careful of the hot steam emitted by the steam opening.

• 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.

• Only connect the appliance to alternate current, to an earthed wall socket, with a mains voltage that corresponds with the information provided on the information plate of the appliance.

• Never bend the power cord sharply or allow it to run across hot parts.

• Fully unwind the cord to prevent it from overheating.

• Never place the appliance near appliances that give off heat, such as ovens, gas cookers, hotplates, etc. Keep the appliance away from walls or other objects that may catch fire, such as curtains, towels (cotton or paper, etc.).

• Always make sure the appliance is placed on an even, flat surface and is only used indoors.

• Do not leave the appliance unsupervised if the appliance is operational.

• If you want to move the appliance, make sure the appliance is switched off.

• Do not use the appliance if the plug, cord or appliance are damaged, or if the appliance no longer functions properly or if it is damaged in any other way. If this is the case, consult the retailer or our maintenance service. Never replace the plug or cord yourself. Repairs to electrical appliances should only be performed by skilled persons.
  Incorrect repairs may expose the user to serious hazards. Never use the appliance with parts that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer.

• Do not pull the cord and/or appliance to remove the plug from the wall socket. Never touch the appliance with wet or damp hands.

• Keep the appliance out of reach of children. Children do not see the dangers associated with handling electrical appliances. Therefore, never allow children to operate electrical appliances without supervision. Keep the appliance and cord out of reach of children younger than 8 years of age.

• The appliance can be used by children of 8 years and older and by persons with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities or lack of experience or knowledge, provided they use the appliance under supervision or have been instructed about its safe use and understand the hazards it may involve.

• Children must not play with the appliance.

• The appliance may not be cleaned or maintained by children, unless this is done under supervision.

• If the appliance is not being used or is being cleaned, switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the socket.

• If you decide to cease using the appliance due to a defect, we recommend cutting off the cord after removing the plug from the wall socket. Take the appliance to the waste processing department concerned of your municipality.

• If the appliance does not function after it has been switched on, it is possible that the fuse or earth leakage circuit breaker has been activated in the electrical distribution box. The group may be overloaded or an earth leakage current may have occurred.

• In case of a breakdown, never make repairs yourself; a tripped safety device in the appliance could indicate a defect that cannot be remedied by removing or replacing this safety device. Only original parts should be used.

• Never submerge the appliance, cord or plug in water.

• This appliance is only suitable for household use. If the appliance is not used as intended, no compensation can be claimed in case of defects or accidents and the warranty will be invalidated.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. Steam opening
2. Lid
3. Indicator light WARM (HEATING)
4. Indicator light COOK (COOKING)
5. Start button
6. Inner pan
7. Steamer basket
8. Spoon
9. Measuring cup
10. On/off switch
11. power cord connection

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

Do not place the rice cooker underneath an object such as a kitchen cabinet or shelf, as the hot steam may damage it.
Lift the lid off the rice cooker and take the inner pan out of the rice cooker.

Use the measuring cup provided to measure the required quantity of rice. One full measuring cup of uncooked rice is roughly equivalent to two measuring cups of boiled rice. One full measuring cup contains approximately 100 grams of rice.
This is enough for one person..

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

2. Rinse the rice until the rinsing water becomes reasonably clear and briefly drain the rice.
   Caution: Do not rinse the rice in the inner pan. The hard rice grains could damage the non-stick layer on the inside of the pan.

3. Place the rinsed rice in the inner pan.

4. Add the required quantity of water using the measuring cup. For one 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 measuring cups of rice have been added. For softer rice, we recommend soaking the rice for 10-20 minutes before cooking it.

5. Check that the outside of the inner pan is properly dry and clean before placing it in the rice cooker. Ensure that the inner pan makes proper contact with the heating element. There should be no food residues or other hard particles between the inner pan and the heating element.

6. Place the lid on the pan.

7. Insert the mains cord in the connection of the rice cooker. Insert the plug in the socket and switch the ON/OFF button at the rear of the appliance to ON.

8. Press down the start button at the front under the indicator lights. The COOK indicator light switches 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.

9. Once the rice is ready, the rice cooker will automatically switch to warm mode. The COOK indicator light goes out and the WARM indicator light remains 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. The rice cooker keeps the rice warm until you pull the plug out of the socket. Do not leave the rice on warm mode for longer than 12 hours.

10. Press the start button upwards and lift the lid off the rice cooker. 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.

11. Remove the rice from the inner pan with the provided spoon, to prevent damaging the non-stick layer.

12. Switch off the rice cooker by removing the plug from the socket or by switching off the ON/OFF button at the rear of the appliance.

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. Place the lid on the pan.

5. Press down the start button at the front under the indicator lights. The COOK indicator light switches 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.

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. Remove the lid from the pan 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.

8. Switch off the rice cooker by removing the plug from the socket or by switching off the ON/OFF button at the rear of the appliance.

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: 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. Place the lid on the pan.
   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. Remove the lid of the rice cooker. Caution: This may release hot steam. Place the steaming basket in the rice cooker.

5. Remove the lid from the pan. 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. Place the lid on the pan 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.

9. Switch off the rice cooker by removing the plug from the socket or by switching off the ON/OFF button at the rear of the appliance.

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.

RECYCLING

This symbol means that this product should not be disposed of with regular household waste (2012/19/EU). Observe the rules that apply in your country for the separated collection of electric and electronic products. Correct disposal of the product prevents negative consequences for the environment and for public health. The packaging material of this product can be recycled 100%, return packaging material separately.

ORDERING ACCESSORIES

Go to www.tomado.com/support to purchase accessories or spare parts.

WARRANTY CONDITIONS

A 24 month warranty is provided for this product. Your warranty is valid if the product has been used in accordance with the user instructions and for the purpose for which it was made. Also the original proof of purchase must be submitted, stating the date of purchase, the name of the retailer and the item number of the product.
For extensive warranty information you are referred to our website: www.tomado.com/support

Tomado Electric Appliances
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6920 AD Duiven
The Netherlands
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www.tomado.com

References

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