Black & Decker RC5428 User Manual

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12. Just before serving, remove lid and fluff rice. The lid hanger may be placed into the
hole in the handle with the lip of the lid resting on the condensation catcher to keep
water off the countertop
(B).
CAUTION:Whenremovingthelidalwaysliftitawayfromthebodytopreventgetting
burnedfromthehotsteam.
NOTE:
Use serving scoop provided with appliance to prevent
damage to nonstick surface of the cooking bowl.
13. Unplug appliance when not in use.
STEAMERBASKET
Refertocookingchartonpages7and8forsuggestionson
cookingtimesandseasonings.
1. Using standard liquid measuring cup, pour about 4 cups of
cold tap water into cooking bowl. Add seasoning, if desired.
2. Place food to be cooked in the steamer basket.
3. Place basket on top of cooking bowl (C).
NOTE:
Before placing cooking bowl into rice cooker, be sure the heating plate and outside
surface of the cooking bowl are clean and dry. Avoid having any food fall into the rice
cooker.
4. Cover with glass lid. Always keep glass lid on while steaming.
NOTE:Asfoodcooks,steamwillescapethroughventinlid.
Placelidonricecookersoventisfacingawayfromcabinetsand
walls.Donotplacehandoversteamventwhilefoodiscooking;
thehotsteammayburn.
5. Plug cord into standard electrical outlet. The WARM indicator
light comes on.
6. Press down the ON switch. The COOK indicator light comes
on and cooking begins.
NOTE: When steaming foods, the COOK indicator light is not intended to be an indication
of cooking time. Always use a kitchen timer and do not leave these foods unattended.
7. Steaming time will vary depending upon type and amount of food to be cooked.
8. Use a kitchen timer and begin checking vegetables after about 10 minutes.
9. When cooking is completed remove food and serve. Unplug appliance.
10. The steamer basket has a removable divider that allows you to cook 2 different foods
at one time.
MAKINGSOUPSANDSTEWS
1. Combine foods to be cooked in the cooking bowl provided with this appliance. Do
 notuseanotherbowl. Stir with wooden spoon or rubber spatula to distribute
food evenly.
2. Use only boneless meats cut in cubes no larger than 1½ inches. It is not necessary to
brown meats first but this does add more flavor.
3. Do not overfill the cooking bowl.
4. For best results, select dishes that can be prepared in less than 1 hour.
5. If using frozen vegetables, they only require about 5 to 10 minutes to cook. Add them
near the end of the cooking time.
6. Always use a kitchen timer when preparing foods with a sauce.
NOTE:Theswitchonthericecookerisnotintendedtobeanindicatorofcookingtime
forsoupsandstews.
7. Do not hold soups and stews in the Warm cycle. Unplug the unit once the food is
finished cooking.
B
C
Ifdesired,addbutteroroilandseasoningsafterwaterhasbeenaddedandbefore
cookingbegins.Allowricetorest15minutesonwarmbeforeserving.
RICECOOKINGGUIDE
Usericemearsureincludedinpackagewhichis5.5oz.or2/3cup
FORWHITELONGGRAIN,ARBORIO,TEXMATI,YELLOWAND
MEDIUMGRAINRICE
AMOUNT AMOUNT APPROX. AMOUNTOF
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OFRICE OFWATER COOKING COOKEDRICE
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  TIME IN8-OUNCECUPS
4 rice measures to the 4 cup mark 18 to 22 minutes 6 to 8 cups
6 rice measures to the 6 cup mark 22 to 25 minutes 11 to 14 cups
8 rice measures to the 8 cup mark 23 to 27 minutes 14 to 16 cups
10 rice measures to the 10 cup mark 24 to 30 minutes 19 to 21 cups
12 rice measures to the 12 cup mark 31 to 33 minutes 21 to 23 cups
14 rice measures to the 14 cup mark 32 to 34 minutes 22 to 24 cups
16 rice measures to the 16 cup mark 35 to 38 minutes 26 to 30 cups
FORJASMINEORBASMATIRICE
4 rice measures to the 4 cup mark 13 to 15 minutes 6 to 8 cups
6 rice measures to the 6 cup mark 18 to 20 minutes 11 to 13 cups
8 rice measures to the 8 cup mark 21 to 23 minutes 15 to 17 cups
10 rice measures to the 10 cup mark 27 to 30 minutes 20 to 22 cups
12 rice measures to the 12 cup mark 29 to 31 minutes 21 to 23 cups
14 rice measures to the 14 cup mark 33 to 35 minutes 25 to 27 cups
16 rice measures to the 16 cup mark 36 to 38 minutes 26 to 28 cups
FORSMALLGRAINANDPEARLRICE
4 rice measures to the 4 cup mark 17 to 19 minutes 7 to 9 cups
6 rice measures to the 6 cup mark 18 to 20 minutes 11 to 13 cups
8 rice measures to the 8 cup mark 21 to 23 minutes 15 to 17 cups
10 rice measures to the 10 cup mark 27 to 30 minutes 19 to 21 cups
12 rice measures to the 12 cup mark 31 to 33 minutes 23 to 25 cups
14 rice measures to the 14 cup mark 36 to 39 minutes 25 to 27 cups
16 rice measures to the 16 cup mark 35 to 37 minutes 26 to 28 cups
FORCONVERTEDORPAR-BOILEDRICE
4 rice measures to the 4 cup mark 17 to 19 minutes 7 to 9 cups
6 rice measures to the 6 cup mark 20 to 22 minutes 11 to 13 cups
8 rice measures to the 8 cup mark 23 to 25 minutes 15 to 17 cups
10 rice measures to the 10 cup mark 27 to 30 minutes 19 to 21 cups
12 rice measures to the 12 cup mark 31 to 33 minutes 22 to 24 cups
RICECOOKINGCHART

Black & Decker RC5428 Specifications

General

Brand	Black & Decker
Model	RC5428
Category	Rice Cooker
Language	English