Specifications
the proper water line. For example, if you 
added 2 cups of raw rice, add water to line 2 
(white rice only).
  5. Cover the cooking bowl with lid. Make sure the 
steam vent is facing toward the back of the unit.
  6. Plug in unit.
  7. Set to the cook position by pressing the switch 
down. The Cook LED light will be illuminated.
  8. Rice cooker will heat and cook the rice. 
Cooking time will vary, depending on the 
amount and type of rice or grain being cooked.
  9. Once the rice is cooked, the unit will automati-
cally switch to the Warm setting and the Warm 
LED will be illuminated. The unit will stay in 
Warm mode until the unit is unplugged from  
the outlet.
10. For best texture, allow cooked rice to rest in 
Warm mode for 5 to 10 minutes.
11. Once you are ready to serve the rice, lift the lid 
away from you.
12.  Fluff rice with paddle or utensil suitable for 
nonstick cookware.
13. Lift and remove cooking bowl from rice cooker 
using potholders. 
Cooking Rice and Steaming
1. Clean and prepare your vegetables, seafood, fish 
or poultry.
2. Follow steps 1 to 8 under the Cooking Rice 
section (page 4).
3. Fill the steaming tray with open end facing up.
4. Place the filled steaming tray on top of the 
cooking bowl at the appropriate time for food 
being steamed. See Steaming Guide (page 7), for 
approximate cooking times. 
5. Place lid on top of the steaming tray.
6. When the appropriate cooking time has elapsed, 
unplug the unit. 
Steaming Only
1. Make sure unit is unplugged.
2. Fill cooking bowl with the suggested amount of 
water based on the Steaming Guide.
3. Fill the steaming tray with open end facing up.
4. Place the filled steaming tray on top of the 
cooking bowl.
5. Place lid on top of the steaming tray.
6. When water is completely evaporated, the unit 
will automatically switch to the Warm setting and 
the Warm LED will be illuminated. The unit will 
stay in Warm mode until the unit is unplugged 
from the outlet. Do not allow bowl to boil dry.
7. For best results, unplug unit immediately  
after the unit switches to Warm, to prevent 
over-cooking.
Reheating Rice
1. Make sure unit is unplugged.
2. To reheat rice, add ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) of cold 
water per cup of cooked rice.
3. Stir to mix.
4. Place lid on top of the cooking bowl.
5. Plug in unit and set to the cook position by 
pressing the switch down. The Cook LED light 
will be illuminated.
6. Once the rice is cooked, the unit will automati-
cally switch to the Warm setting and the Warm 
LED will be illuminated. The unit will stay in Warm 
mode until the unit is unplugged from the outlet.
CLEANING AND CARE
1. Unplug your Cuisinart
®
 Rice Cooker/Steamer and 
allow it to cool before cleaning.
2. Place cooking bowl, steaming tray and lid in the 
dishwasher or wash with warm, soapy water. If 
food sticks to the surface, fill with warm, soapy 
water and allow to soak before cleaning. 
3. If scouring is necessary, use a nonabrasive 
cleanser or liquid detergent with a nylon pad 
or brush. 
4. Wipe base of unit with a soft, damp cloth or 
microfiber towel. NEVER IMMERSE BASE OF 
UNIT IN WATER.
5. Make sure all parts are cool before storing. Store 
unit in a clean, dry place. 
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