Proctor Silex 37527 Rice Cooker & Food Steamer, 16 Cups Cooked (8 Cups Uncooked)

proctorsilex Rice Cooker & Steamer User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are supervised. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use pot holders when removing hot containers.
5. To protect against a risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Contact Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
8. Vessel may remain hot after unit is turned off.
9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food, water, or other hot liquids.
14. To disconnect, push up the switch and then remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
16. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into the cooking pot.
17. CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Cook only in removable cooking pot.
18. Do not place the unit directly under cabinets when operating as this product produces large amounts of steam. Avoid reaching over the product when operating.

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Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.

A WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.

Parts and Features

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1. Lid
2. Steamer Basket with Handles
3. Cooking Pot
4. Base
5. Cook Switch
6. COOK and WARM Indicator Lights
7. Rice Measuring Cup 6 oz. (177 g)
8. Rice Paddle

(parts vary according to model)

How to Cook Rice, Grain, and Cereal

A WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking pot. Never place water or food directly into the base.

CAUTION: Burn Hazard. Steam from steam vent can cause injury.

Before first use: Wash all removable parts in hot, soapy water. Rinse and dry.

Rice Measuring Cup information: This is an important tool in using your Rice Cooker successfully and its size is a standard in the rice industry. One rice measuring cup equals 6 oz. (177 g) or approximately 3/4 cup U.S. dry measure. This is based on the traditional Japanese go measurement.

1. Plug into outlet.
2. Add desired amount of uncooked rice to Cooking Pot; then fill with water to corresponding water line. EXAMPLE: If you add 3 level Rice Measuring Cups of rice to Cooking Pot, add water to the "3" line of Cooking Pot. DO NOT exceed MAX fill line. Follow package directions if proportions vary from this recommendation. Amounts of water can be adjusted to personal preference.
3. Place Cooking Pot securely into Base. NOTE: Make sure bottom of Cooking Pot is not bent or warped, or it will not conduct heat correctly.
4. Place Lid on Cooking Pot.
5. WARM Light will illuminate, but unit is not yet cooking.
6. Press Cook Switch down to begin cooking.
7. COOK Light will illuminate.
8. When cooking is completed, the rice cooker will automatically switch to WARM and the light will illuminate.
9. Unplug.

How to Steam Food

A WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking pot. Never place water or food directly into the base.

CAUTION: Burn Hazard. Steam from steam vent can cause injury.

1. Fill Cooking Pot with water to 1 cup line.
2. Place Cooking Pot securely into Base. NOTE: Make sure bottom of Cooking Pot is not bent or warped, or it will not conduct heat correctly.
3. Place Steamer Basket into Cooking Pot.
4. Add Lid to Cooking Pot.
5. Plug into outlet.
6. WARM Light will illuminate, but unit is not yet cooking.
7. Press Cook Switch down to begin cooking.
8. COOK Light will illuminate. Steam food until desired doneness. See chart for approximate cooking times. The unit will automatically switch to WARM when all water has evaporated. NOTE: If unit switches to WARM and food needs more steaming, add water to Cooking Pot and press Cook Switch down to cook.
9. Use hot pads to remove Steamer Basket and tongs or spatula to remove food from Steamer Basket.
10. Unplug.

How to Steam Food While Cooking Rice

A WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking pot. Never place water or food directly into the base.

CAUTION: Burn Hazard. Steam from steam vent can cause injury.

1. Follow directions in steps 1-3 for How to Cook Rice, Grain, and Cereal. NOTE: Some foods should be added to the Steamer Basket at the start of cooking rice, and others need to be added when the Lid vent emits steady steam. A maximum of 3 rice measuring cups of rice is recommended for cooking rice and steaming foods.
2. Place Steamer Basket into Cooking Pot.
3. Add Lid to Cooking Pot.
4. Plug into outlet.
5. WARM Light will illuminate, but unit is not yet cooking.
6. Press Cook Switch down to begin cooking.
7. COOK Light will illuminate.
8. Remove Lid to check doneness of food in Steamer Basket. NOTE: To check steaming foods during rice cooking time, use caution and a hot pad while lifting Lid. If food is done, use a spatula to remove food from Steamer Basket and place on serving plate/bowl.
9. Using hot pads, remove Steamer Basket from Cooking Pot and set aside.
10. Place Lid on Cooking Pot.
11. When rice cooking is completed, the rice cooker will automatically switch to WARM and the light will illuminate.
12. Unplug.

Limited Warranty

All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you. To make a warranty claim, do not return this appliance to the store. Please write Hamilton Beach Brands, Inc. 4421 Waterfront Dr., Glen Allen, VA 23060, or visit proctorsilex.com/customer-service in the U.S. or proctorsilex.ca/customer-service in Canada. For faster service, locate the model, type, and series numbers on your appliance.