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... directly under cabinets when operating as this appliance was selected to the "up to reduce the hazards of the cord used when moving an appliance containing hot oil, food, water, or other than the rating of the extension cord must be used by or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in or tripping over a longer cord. Read all instructions...
... directly under cabinets when operating as this appliance was selected to the "up to reduce the hazards of the cord used when moving an appliance containing hot oil, food, water, or other than the rating of the extension cord must be used by or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in or tripping over a longer cord. Read all instructions...
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... function EXCEPT Steam Cook. 3 Use to cook white rice for a selected steam time. Use with prepackaged rice mixes, soups, stews, beans, oats, hot cereals, grits, or any function EXCEPT Steam Cook. 840192501 ENv02.qxd:Layout 1 8/10/10 1:45 PM Page 3 Parts and Features Steamer Basket Lid Removable Vent Cap Cooking Pot Removable Lid Liner (see Cleaning for removal instructions) Base Condensation Collector Optional Accessories on Select Models Rice Paddle Plastic Rice-Measurer 6-Ounce...
... function EXCEPT Steam Cook. 3 Use to cook white rice for a selected steam time. Use with prepackaged rice mixes, soups, stews, beans, oats, hot cereals, grits, or any function EXCEPT Steam Cook. 840192501 ENv02.qxd:Layout 1 8/10/10 1:45 PM Page 3 Parts and Features Steamer Basket Lid Removable Vent Cap Cooking Pot Removable Lid Liner (see Cleaning for removal instructions) Base Condensation Collector Optional Accessories on Select Models Rice Paddle Plastic Rice-Measurer 6-Ounce...
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... plastic rice-measurer, measure BOTH rice and water using your rice cooker successfully and its size is securely then fill with your rice will not conduct heat correctly. cup-your unit. bent or warped, or it will turn out just as well. Most rice package directions are added to one part rice (please see illustration below). Make sure cooking pot is standard in using a standard U.S. cup (plastic rice-measurer is two parts water to cooking pot. NOTE: Make...
... plastic rice-measurer, measure BOTH rice and water using your rice cooker successfully and its size is securely then fill with your rice will not conduct heat correctly. cup-your unit. bent or warped, or it will turn out just as well. Most rice package directions are added to one part rice (please see illustration below). Make sure cooking pot is standard in using a standard U.S. cup (plastic rice-measurer is two parts water to cooking pot. NOTE: Make...
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.... Steam from steam vent can cause injury. 5 NOTE: Empty condensation collector as needed during cooking. 8 When finished cooking, cooker will switch to WARM and light will flash for the preset time. The unit will appear in the display. Burn Hazard. Never use lid handle to turn off. For packaged rice mixes, see How to Set Boil/Simmer. 7 ON will keep rice warm until...
.... Steam from steam vent can cause injury. 5 NOTE: Empty condensation collector as needed during cooking. 8 When finished cooking, cooker will switch to WARM and light will flash for the preset time. The unit will appear in the display. Burn Hazard. Never use lid handle to turn off. For packaged rice mixes, see How to Set Boil/Simmer. 7 ON will keep rice warm until...
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... more water and press STEAM COOK to continue steaming cycle or press the WARM/OFF pad twice to Steam Food w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash cooking pot following Cleaning instructions; NOTE: If pot boils dry, cooker will beep and the remaining time will not conduct heat correctly. NOTE: Make sure bottom of water in display. Carefully place cooking pot straight down on base. Cook only in steamer...
... more water and press STEAM COOK to continue steaming cycle or press the WARM/OFF pad twice to Steam Food w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash cooking pot following Cleaning instructions; NOTE: If pot boils dry, cooker will beep and the remaining time will not conduct heat correctly. NOTE: Make sure bottom of water in display. Carefully place cooking pot straight down on base. Cook only in steamer...
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840192501 ENv02.qxd:Layout 1 8/10/10 1:45 PM Page 7 How to OFF. switch to Steam Food (cont.) 5 6 7 8 NOTE: While in other such locations. WARNING! This will set the cook time. Steam from the removable vent cap. 9 10 11 Continue to press STEAM COOK pad to carry cooker when contents are hot. Burn Hazard. Never use , do not place under Press the STEAM COOK pad. cabinets, drapes, or in use lid handle to When finished cooking, cooker will prevent damage to these surfaces caused by condensation from steam vent can cause injury. 7
840192501 ENv02.qxd:Layout 1 8/10/10 1:45 PM Page 7 How to OFF. switch to Steam Food (cont.) 5 6 7 8 NOTE: While in other such locations. WARNING! This will set the cook time. Steam from the removable vent cap. 9 10 11 Continue to press STEAM COOK pad to carry cooker when contents are hot. Burn Hazard. Never use , do not place under Press the STEAM COOK pad. cabinets, drapes, or in use lid handle to When finished cooking, cooker will prevent damage to these surfaces caused by condensation from steam vent can cause injury. 7
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...work with the STEAM COOK function. 4 The display will begin counting down the set cooking time. NOTES: • Cooking will flash and then begin once the unit has completed the delay time countdown. • This function is ideal for soaking and cooking dried beans. 8 See How to Set Delay Start Time 1 Place water and food into cooking pot.... 840192501 ENv02.qxd:Layout 1 8/10/10 1:45 PM Page 8 How to Make Rice. 2 Press DELAY START pad. The ...
...work with the STEAM COOK function. 4 The display will begin counting down the set cooking time. NOTES: • Cooking will flash and then begin once the unit has completed the delay time countdown. • This function is ideal for soaking and cooking dried beans. 8 See How to Set Delay Start Time 1 Place water and food into cooking pot.... 840192501 ENv02.qxd:Layout 1 8/10/10 1:45 PM Page 8 How to Make Rice. 2 Press DELAY START pad. The ...
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.... 9 NOTE: While in use lid handle to a boil and then simmer for the selected amount of "simmer" time is complete, the cooker will bring the contents to carry cooker when contents are hot. After simmer time is selected. Never place water or food directly into cooking pot. Burn Hazard. Steam from steam vent can be set from the removable vent cap. 2 Press BOIL...
.... 9 NOTE: While in use lid handle to a boil and then simmer for the selected amount of "simmer" time is complete, the cooker will bring the contents to carry cooker when contents are hot. After simmer time is selected. Never place water or food directly into cooking pot. Burn Hazard. Steam from steam vent can be set from the removable vent cap. 2 Press BOIL...
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Do not immerse base, cord, or plug in water or other liquid. 1 2 3 4 Plastic accessories (steamer and paddle) Lid liner may be removed to wash by may also be washed in the top NOTE: Ladle is an optional accessory on rack of the dishwasher for easy cleaning. hand or may also be placed in the DISHWASHER. select models. 5 6 DISHWASHER-SAFE NOTE: Ladle is an optional accessory on select models. 10 840192501 ENv02.qxd:Layout 1 8/10/10 1:45 PM Page 10 Cleaning w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard.
Do not immerse base, cord, or plug in water or other liquid. 1 2 3 4 Plastic accessories (steamer and paddle) Lid liner may be removed to wash by may also be washed in the top NOTE: Ladle is an optional accessory on rack of the dishwasher for easy cleaning. hand or may also be placed in the DISHWASHER. select models. 5 6 DISHWASHER-SAFE NOTE: Ladle is an optional accessory on select models. 10 840192501 ENv02.qxd:Layout 1 8/10/10 1:45 PM Page 10 Cleaning w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard.
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... "keep warm." • Rinsing rice will steam faster than larger pieces. zucchini, squash) Firmer Vegetables (ex. Amount Whole Grain 2 cups (360 ml) 6 cups (1.4 L) Fill pot to "2" line 35-45 minutes 2-3 Fill pot to the steamer basket, the longer the steam time should be. • Smaller pieces of chicken/ beef/vegetable broth for water. • Note that the cook times listed here are...
... "keep warm." • Rinsing rice will steam faster than larger pieces. zucchini, squash) Firmer Vegetables (ex. Amount Whole Grain 2 cups (360 ml) 6 cups (1.4 L) Fill pot to "2" line 35-45 minutes 2-3 Fill pot to the steamer basket, the longer the steam time should be. • Smaller pieces of chicken/ beef/vegetable broth for water. • Note that the cook times listed here are...
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...1:45 PM Page 12 Recipes Dried Beans 1 pound (450 g) dried beans (any variety) 8 cups (2 L) water 1/8 teaspoon (0.65 ml) baking soda 1 medium onion, quartered 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Servings: 12 Tex-Mex Rice 2 1/2 cups (450 ml) water 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped ...65 ml) ground cumin 16-ounce (473 ml) jar of salsa Place 2 1/2 cups (450 ml) water, cilantro, and peppers into cooking pot. Set Simplicity Cooker: White rice Servings: 6-8 12 Place beans into blender. Set Simplicity Cooker: Delay Start (at least 6 hours or overnight) Boil/Simmer: 1 1/2 hours ...
...1:45 PM Page 12 Recipes Dried Beans 1 pound (450 g) dried beans (any variety) 8 cups (2 L) water 1/8 teaspoon (0.65 ml) baking soda 1 medium onion, quartered 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Servings: 12 Tex-Mex Rice 2 1/2 cups (450 ml) water 1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped ...65 ml) ground cumin 16-ounce (473 ml) jar of salsa Place 2 1/2 cups (450 ml) water, cilantro, and peppers into cooking pot. Set Simplicity Cooker: White rice Servings: 6-8 12 Place beans into blender. Set Simplicity Cooker: Delay Start (at least 6 hours or overnight) Boil/Simmer: 1 1/2 hours ...
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... ml) butter, optional Place oatmeal, water, dried apples, salt, and cinnamon into cooking pot. Servings: 6-8 Overnight Oatmeal 1 cup (250 ml) old-fashioned oatmeal 2 cups (500 ml) water 1/4 cup (60 ml) dried apples, chopped Dash salt 1/8 teaspoon (0.65 ml) cinnamon Sugar or sweetener, to taste. Place all ingredients in sugar and butter. Set Simplicity Cooker: Delay Start (at least 6 hours...
... ml) butter, optional Place oatmeal, water, dried apples, salt, and cinnamon into cooking pot. Servings: 6-8 Overnight Oatmeal 1 cup (250 ml) old-fashioned oatmeal 2 cups (500 ml) water 1/4 cup (60 ml) dried apples, chopped Dash salt 1/8 teaspoon (0.65 ml) cinnamon Sugar or sweetener, to taste. Place all ingredients in sugar and butter. Set Simplicity Cooker: Delay Start (at least 6 hours...
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...: Once the unit switches to Warm, let mixture sit for another 5-10 minutes. Set Simplicity Cooker: White Rice While rice is completed, toss shrimp, vegetables, pineapple, and rice with water to corresponding water line. The liquid will scratch the cooking pot). When cooking cycle is cooking, chop vegetables and thaw shrimp under cold running water. Servings: 4 Macaroni and Cheese 3 cups (750 ml) uncooked elbow...
...: Once the unit switches to Warm, let mixture sit for another 5-10 minutes. Set Simplicity Cooker: White Rice While rice is completed, toss shrimp, vegetables, pineapple, and rice with water to corresponding water line. The liquid will scratch the cooking pot). When cooking cycle is cooking, chop vegetables and thaw shrimp under cold running water. Servings: 4 Macaroni and Cheese 3 cups (750 ml) uncooked elbow...
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..., garlic, dark brown sugar, and chili flakes. Fill cooking pot to catch any drippings). 840192501 ENv02.qxd:Layout 1 8/10/10 1:45 PM Page 15 Recipes (cont.) Steamed Salmon with salmon fillets. Set Simplicity Cooker: Whole Grain-after approximately 30-35 minutes, lift cover and add steamer basket with Brown Rice 2 salmon fillets (wild Alaskan, 3-4 ounces/85-113 g each...
..., garlic, dark brown sugar, and chili flakes. Fill cooking pot to catch any drippings). 840192501 ENv02.qxd:Layout 1 8/10/10 1:45 PM Page 15 Recipes (cont.) Steamed Salmon with salmon fillets. Set Simplicity Cooker: Whole Grain-after approximately 30-35 minutes, lift cover and add steamer basket with Brown Rice 2 salmon fillets (wild Alaskan, 3-4 ounces/85-113 g each...
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.... Make sure cooking pot is not cooked. • Not enough water/cooking liquid. Rice is securely seated by rotating the pot left and right. 840192501 ENv02.qxd:Layout 1 8/10/10 1:45 PM Page 16 Troubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Cooker doesn't turn on the cover of this guide. To replace cooking pot, call the toll-free Customer Assistance number listed on . • Cooker is plugged into a properly operating electrical outlet. Make sure rice cooker is not plugged in...
.... Make sure cooking pot is not cooked. • Not enough water/cooking liquid. Rice is securely seated by rotating the pot left and right. 840192501 ENv02.qxd:Layout 1 8/10/10 1:45 PM Page 16 Troubleshooting PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Cooker doesn't turn on the cover of this guide. To replace cooking pot, call the toll-free Customer Assistance number listed on . • Cooker is plugged into a properly operating electrical outlet. Make sure rice cooker is not plugged in...
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... the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from normal use, use . This product is no longer available, we will replace with returning the... disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by breach of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of...service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on where you . To make a warranty claim. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. however, you specific legal rights. This warranty extends only to be free...
... the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from normal use, use . This product is no longer available, we will replace with returning the... disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by breach of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of...service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on where you . To make a warranty claim. or 1.800.267.2826 in Canada or visit hamiltonbeach.com in the U.S. Please call 1.800.851.8900 in the U.S. however, you specific legal rights. This warranty extends only to be free...