Cooking Warming MODELS/MODELOS MODELS/MODELOS MODÈLES/MODELOS MODÈLES/MODELOS 4706 & 4708 Instruc tion Manual RICE COOKER /FOOD STE AMER Manuel d'Instruc tions CUISEUR À RIZ/À VAPEUR Manual de Instruccione s ARROCERA / VAPORERA DE ALIMENTOS Manual de Instruçõe s PANEL A PARA COZINHAR ARROZ E DE COZIMENTO A VAPOR s s s IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using the Automatic Rice Cooker or any electrical appliance, these basic safety precautions should be followed: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use pot holders when removing cover or handling hot containers. 3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or rice cooker in water or other liquid. 4. Adult supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5. Unplug from wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts. 6. Do not operate this appliance if the cord or plug has been damaged, or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return this appliance to an authorized Service Center for examination, repair or electrical/mechanical adjustments. 7. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by manufacturer may cause, fire, electrical shock or injury. 8. Do not use outdoors. This product is for household use only. 9. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter or touch hot surfaces. 10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven. 11. Use extreme caution when moving an appliance containing hot food, water or other liquids. 12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 13. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into Rice Cooker. 14. To disconnect, remove plug from outlet. 15. Always unplug after use. Your cooker will remain on unless unplugged. 16. CAUTION: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other damage to persons or property. 17. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner's Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance. 18. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into an appropriate outlet. 19. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and all sides for air circulation. Do not allow this appliance to touch curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dish towels or other flammable materials during use. 2 20. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use. 21. This appliance generates steam. Do not operate uncovered. 22. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance! Do not use the inner pot if cracked or chipped. 23. Keep the bottom of your inner pot and the surface of the heating plate free from any foreign matter to prevent operating malfunctions. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This Appliance is for Household Use Only Before Using for the First Time Clean the glass lid, inner pot, vegetable steaming tray, ladle and measuring cup following the User Maintenance Instructions. DO NOT IMMERSE THE HEATING BODY OF THE RICE COOKER IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID! Short Cord Instructions A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and (2) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. FOR PRODUCTS PURCHASED IN U.S. AND CANADA ONLY: Polarized Plug This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE! 3 A B C D K E Cookin F G g Warming H J I L Parts Identification Before using your Automatic Rice Cooker for the first time, you must become familiar with all of the parts. Read all instructions and safeguards carefully. A. Lid B. Steaming Tray C. Inner Pot D. Handle E. Heating Body F. Power Cord G. Heating Plate H. "Cook" light I. "Warm" Light J. Rice Cooking Switch Button K. Ladle L. "Measuring Cup = "COOK" = "WARM" 4 Instructions for Rice Cooker 1. Make sure appliance is unplugged. 2. Measure raw rice for desired amount with the measuring cup provided, 180 ml. (one cup of the uncooked rice will make about three cups of cooked rice). Add rice to inner pot and plug in appliance. 3. You may choose any of the following ways to add water for cooking: a) By measuring cup, add proper amount of water to the rice inside the inner pot (for every cup of raw rice, add one to one and a half cups of water). b) By waterline, add water to the rice inside the pot up to the proper waterline (for 3 cups of uncooked rice, add water to line 3). 4. Set the inner pot into the cooker. Make sure that the inner pot sits directly in contact with the heating plate by turning it slightly from right to left until it is seated properly. 5. Cover with lid. DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE UNCOVERED. STEAM IS GENERATED DURING USE. 6. Plug the cord into a 120V AC electrical outlet. Switch the Rice Cooker on. Make sure the power light is on. 7. Mix the rice. After 15 minutes of steaming, carefully open the lid, taking care to avoid steam. Use the ladle or other long handled utensil to scoop and mix the rice. After mixing, cover inner pot with lid. 8. When your rice is cooked, the cooker will automatically switch to the warm function. 9. Allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning. 10. Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet when not in use. Notes 1. Wash the measured rice in separate bowl, if desired. 2. For softer rice, we suggest preparing rice and water in the inner pot and letting soak for 10-20 minutes before cooking. Instructions to Reheat Rice 1. To reheat cold rice, add 1/4 cup (4 tbsp.) of cold water per cup of cooked rice, stir to mix, then press switch to cook. 2. When rice is warmed, the cooker will automatically switch to the warm function. 5 User Maintenance Instructions This appliance should be cleaned after every use. 1. Unplug the Automatic Rice Cooker from the outlet when not in use or before cleaning. Never immerse heating body in water or any other liquid! Allow the Automatic Rice Cooker to cool completely before cleaning. 2. Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads or steel wool to clean the Automatic Rice Cooker. 3. Heating body: Lightly wipe the exterior with a damp cloth or sponge. Do not immerse heating body into water or any other liquid! Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. 4. Inner pot: Fill with hot water and let sit for a while and then wash with hot, soapy water using a sponge and dry thoroughly with a cloth. 5. Lid, measuring cup, ladle and steaming tray: Wash in warm, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. CAUTION: Handle the lid with extreme care, as it may become slippery when wet. 6. Heating plate, thermostat: Grains of rice or other foreign matter may stick to the heating plate. These must be removed to prevent inadequate cooking. To remove cooked rice, smooth sand paper can be used. Smooth out and polish the spot for good contact between the heating plate and the bottom of the inner pot. 7. There are no user serviceable parts inside this appliance. Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself as you could render it dangerous to use. Please refer to authorized Service Center for repair. Instructions for the Steam Tray 1. Clean and prepare your vegetables. 2. Place the inner pot into the rice cooker body. The length of steaming time is subject to your own personal tastes. 3. Measure water needed according to chart on next page. Add water into the inner pot (3-1/2 cups maximum). 4. Place the steam tray into the inner pot. 5. Add vegetables to steam tray and place the lid on the appliance. Press switch to cook. The rice cooker will automatically switch to KEEPS WARM setting when the water has evaporated. 6. Please unplug this appliance after use. 7. Allow appliance to cool completely before cleaning. 8. Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet when not in use. 6 Fresh Vegetable Steaming Chart VEGETABLE Asparagus Beans: green, wax, French-cut Broccoli Cabbage: shredded Carrots Cauliflower Celery OF AMOUNT COOK TIME WATER (MINUTES) 1/2 cup 1 cup 1/4 cup 1 cup 1 cup 1 cup 3/4 cup 8-10 8-10 11-13 6-8 8-10 11-13 8-12 VEGETABLE Greens: collard, spinach, etc. Mushrooms: fresh sliced Pea pods Potatoes (1) Squash: acorn, butternut Zucchini OF AMOUNT COOK TIME WATER (MINUTES) 1/2 cup 1/2 cup 1/2 cup 1 cup 1/2 cup 1/2 cup 6-11 3-4 4-6 10-12 13-16 10-12 The above is a general guide. Test for desired doneness when cooking times indicated have been reached. As you cook with this appliance, adapt times and measurements to your own personal tastes. 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Sunbeam Products Inc. warrants to the original purchaser, subject to the limitations and exclusions set forth below, that this product shall be free, in all material respects, of mechanical and electrical defects in material and workmanship from the date of purchase for two years. This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts or damage resulting from any of the following: negligent use or misuse of the product, use on improper voltage or current, use contrary to operating instructions or disassembly, repair or alteration by any person other than an authorized service center. Our obligation hereunder is limited to repair or replacement, at manufacturer's option, of the product during the warranty period, provided that the product, along with the model number and original dated proof of purchase, is sent postage prepaid, directly to the following address: For products purchased in the United States: SUNBEAM APPLIANCE SERVICE STATION 117 Central Industrial Row Purvis, MS 39475 For products purchased in Canada: SUNBEAM APPLIANCE SERVICE STATION (KND) Please Call 1-800-663-8623 or email us at consumeraffairs@consumer.sunbeam.com Do not return this product to the place of purchase or to the manufacturer; doing so may delay the processing of your warranty claim. Answers to questions regarding this warranty for for your nearest authorized service location may be obtained by calling toll-free 1-800-597-5978 or by writing to Sunbeam ­ Consumer Affairs, at P.O. Box 948389, Maitland, FL 32791-8389. Answers to questions regarding this warranty or for your nearest Canadian authorized service location may be obtained by calling toll-free in Canada 1-800-667-8623. For warranty information or for an authorized service location outside of the United States and Canada, please see the warranty service card inserted in the product packaging. DISCLAIMER Product repair or replacement as provided under this warranty is your exclusive remedy. SUNBEAM PRODUCTS, INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT OR ANY PART THEREOF. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, SUNBEAM PRODUCTS, INC. DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ANY PART THEREOF. Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary, from State to State or Province to Province. 7 PRÉCAUTIONS IMPORTANTES Il est important d'observer un certain nombre de règles de sécurité élémentaires pendant l'utilisation du cuiseur à riz automatique ou de tout appareil électrique: 1. LISEZ TOUTES LES DIRECTIVES. 2. Eviter de toucher les surfaces chaudes. Utiliser les manivelles ou les interrupteurs. Utiliser des poignées pour saisir le couvercle ou manipuler le récipient lorsqu'il est chaud. 3. Pour vous protéger des risques d'électrocution, ne plongez jamais le cordon, ou la cafetière dans l'eau ou tout autre liquide. 4. Faites particulièrement attention lorsque l'appareil est utilisé par, ou en présence d'enfants. 5. Débrancher l'appareil lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé, laissez refroidir avant d'y placer ou y retirer des pièces et avant de le nettoyer. 6. Ne pas faire fonctionner un appareil dont le fil ou la fiche est endommagé ou après que l'app ...