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This appliance possesses the following features: a removable power cable for convenience; large heating plate to accelerate the heating process; and a non-stick aluminium inner pot. Its safety features include auto Warm function which automatically changes from ‘cook’ to ‘warm’ when the cooking time has expired. It is light, easy to handle, easy to operate, uses less electricity due to its high energy efficiency, and provides pots of fragrant rice for many years to come.
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Warnings s ATTENTION : Read this booklet carefully as it contains important instructions for a safe installation, use and maintenance. Important instructions to be kept for future reference. The following basic precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. The Appliance 2.
the manufacturer (including, but not limited to, Inner Pots, Lids or Steamers made by other manufacturers or by the same manufacturer but for other models of the same capacity or otherwise) may cause injuries to persons or damage to the appliance. 10. The packing materials (plastic bags, expanded polystyrene, etc.) must be kept out of the reach of children or disabled persons since they represent potential sources of danger. Location 11.
Lift the Lid Handle and remove the Lid. Add water to reach about 80% the height of the pot. Again holding the Lid Handle, lower the Lid back into position. Attach the power cable to the appliance and then plug the power cable into the electric mains and switch on. Press the Selector button downwards. The ‘cook’ Indicator light will illuminate and heating commences.
leave the appliance unsupervised during operation. 17. During operation, DO NOT touch the appliance with wet body parts, and it is recommended to have between you and the standing surface, an isolating element (for example, wearing shoes with rubber soles). 18. During the period of operation, high temperature steam may escape from the container.
Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; Dormitories; By clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments; Bed and breakfast type environment. 25. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and 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.
How to use s 1. Measure the desired amount of rice with the measuring cup supplied with this appliance. Add this to a container such a large bowl or pot. One cup contains 180 ml (about 150 g) of rice. Important Notice This is NOT the Inner Pot It is an ordinary container used to rinse the raw rice 2. Rinse the rice several times until the water in the container becomes relatively clear. 3. DO NOT rinse the rice using the Inner Pot supplied.
the appliance, and ensure that contact between the bottom of the pot and the Heating Plate is evenly distributed. (Rotate the Inner Pot from side to side to achieve this). Inner Pot 7. Place the Lid securely on the body of the appliance using the Lid Handle. If you hear a locking sound, the connection is secure. DO NOT open the Lid during the cooking of the rice. 8. This appliance should NOT be used for cooking soup or porridge in order to avoid malfunctions 9.
10. When the rice is cooked, the Selector will “pop” up and a “click” sound will be heard. Simultaneously, the ‘cook’ Indicator light will be replaced by the ‘warm’ Indicator light. 11. Keep the rice warm after cooking and let it steam for 15 minutes. This will ensure that the rice is “fluffy”. However, DO NOT maintain the rice for more than 12 hours in the appliance, even in the ‘warm’ mode as bacteria may start to multiply and the rice will also lose its flavor. 12.
How to clean s 1. Switch off the appliance and unplug the socket from the electric mains when not in use and before filling, emptying and cleaning the appliance. Allow sufficient time for the appliance to cool. 2. Remove the Inner Pot from the body of the appliance. If some rice is still present, adding some warm soapy water to the Inner Pot and leaving it to stand for about 20 minutes might prove helpful in removing the rice later on. 3.
PROBLEM SOLVING s Problem Possible Causes How to Solve The appliance is NOT plugged in. Plug the appliance into the electric mains and switch it on. Press the Selector button downwards. Household power circuit has blown. Check the household circuit breaker for any tripped wires. Call for a qualified electrician. Fuse on appliance has blown. Send the appliance to the authorised service centre for checks. The Heating Plate is NOT hot. Indicator light on appliance DOES NOT illuminate.
The Heating Plate is hot, but the rice turns brown on cooling. Thermostat has malfunctioned. DOES NOT warm automatically. The Heating Plate is hot but the Indicator light on appliance DOES NOT illuminate. Indicator Light on appliance is damaged. Send the appliance to the authorised service centre for checks. Send the appliance to the authorised service centre for checks. Send the appliance to the service centre for checks.
ENVIRONMENTAL TIP s This appliance, along with all other electronic appliances, should, when it is no longer capable of functioning, be disposed with the least possible environmental damage according to the local regulations in your area. In most cases you can discard the appliance at your local recycling center. DISPOSAL: Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
WARRANTY s Warranty Conditions 1. This warranty provides against defective materials and manufacturing faults throughout the period of warranty from the date of purchase of the appliance. 2. This warranty also does not cover normal wear and tear, replacement of consumable materials and accessories, and the cost of maintenance of the appliance. 3.
