Black+Decker RC506 User Manual

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3. Plug in the appliance; the warm indicator light will automatically
illuminate. The appliance will start heating on warm as soon as the cord is
plugged into the outlet.
4. Push down the control switch. The cook indicator light will illuminate
and the cooking will begin.
5. Steaming times vary between vegetables and other food types. Begin
checking for doneness after initial 5 minutes. See cooking chart in the
Helpful Hints section for additional details.
Note: When steaming vegetables or other foods without rice in the cooking
bowl, the unit will not automatically switch to warm.
6. Unplug the appliance when not in use and always allow the rice cooker
to completely cool before cleaning.
CLEANING AND CARE
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified
service personnel.
CLEANING
Important: Never immerse cooking base in water or other liquids.
1. Always unplug the rice cooker and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Wash cooking bowl and glass lid in warm, soapy water. If food sticks to
the cooking bowl, fill with warm, soapy water and allow it to soak before
cleaning with plastic scouring pad
Note: Both the cooking bowl and glass lid are dishwasher safe.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Wipe interior and exterior of the cooking base with a soft, slightly damp
cloth or sponge.
Important: Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean the
cooking base, as they may damage the surfaces.
5. If water accidentally gets into the switch area or onto the heating plate,
allow the rice cooker to dry completely before using.
STORING
Make sure that the appliance is thoroughly cool and dry. Never wrap the cord
tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely coiled. Placing the lid on upside-
down for storage can help save space.
HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS
RICE TIPS
• If rice or other foods start to boil over, remove the lid and stir for a couple
minutes. Leaving the lid off for a short period of time will allow some of
the liquids to boil off and for the mixture to slightly cool. Place the lid
back on the rice cooker and repeat if needed.
• Kosher salt has no impurities and dissolves faster than table salt. If using
kosher salt, you may find you want to add a little more than if using table
salt. About ¾ tsp. of kosher salt is recommended for each rice cup (6 fluid
oz.) of uncooked rice.
• White rice can be stored in an airtight container in a cool dark place for
up to one year.
• Brown rice can be stored in an airtight container in a cool dark place for
up to six months. Refrigeration or freezing extends its shelf life.
• Try using broth, stock or reconstituted bouillon in place of water for
additional flavor. If you do, no additional salt may be necessary.
• Do not keep small amounts of rice in the warm cycle for extended periods
of time because it can dry out the rice.
• During cooking, a thin crust may develop on the rice at the bottom of
the bowl. If you do not like rice with a crust, you can easily peel it off and
discard it.
• Taste/hardness will vary depending on the quality/type of rice and length
of time it is cooked. For softer, fluffier rice, add a little more water. For
firmer, crunchier rice, use less water.
• For other types of grains not listed in the cooking chart, follow package
directions.
ADDITIONAL USES FOR YOUR RICE COOKER
Packaged foods: condensed and ready to serve soups, pastas, and stews
• Do not fill bowl above the largest water marking cup level on the
cooking bowl.
• For even heating, stir occasionally.
• Always use a kitchen timer. Do not rely on the control switch on the cooker
since it is not intended to be an indicator of cooking time for soups and stews.
• Use only boneless meats and poultry that are cut into cubes no larger than 1½
inches. It is not necessary to brown the meats before cooking.
• When cooking rice or pasta in the soup, add additional liquid in the recipe.
• Since most frozen vegetables cook very quickly, it is best to add them at the
end of the cooking time. Stir them into the soup or stew and allow the mixture
to cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
• Choose recipes that will cook in 1 hour or less.

Black+Decker RC506 Specifications

General

Brand	Black+Decker
Model	RC506
Category	Rice Cooker
Language	English