This document is a user manual for the ByOrient Commercial Deluxe Rice Cooker, model BO-3055, designed for 50-cup rice capacity. It provides instructions in both English and French.
Function Description:
The ByOrient Commercial Deluxe Rice Cooker is an appliance designed for cooking rice. It features a control panel with a cooking button and indicators for different cooking stages. The device is intended for commercial use, given its "Deluxe" and "50-cup rice" designation, suggesting a larger capacity suitable for restaurants or catering. It includes components like an inner cover, inner pot, outer body, control panel, cooking button, foot, cover handle, back handle, power cord, measuring cup, spoon, water holder, and an air evacuation valve. The cooker is designed to simplify the rice cooking process, ensuring consistent results.
Important Technical Specifications:
The manual specifies the use of an AC120V power supply at 60Hz. While specific wattage or current ratings are not explicitly detailed in the provided pages, it emphasizes that the power supply must satisfy the product's rated current. The cooker is designed for a 50-cup rice capacity. The circuit diagram shows components like a fuse, pot heater, cover heater, cooking heater, resistors (150KΩ), cooking switch, stew thermostat, warm thermostat, and indicator lamps for stew/COOK and warm functions. The product is designed to be ground connected, and the power socket should match the product's grounding requirements. It is not recommended for use above 2000 meters above sea level, as it may affect performance.
Usage Features:
The manual provides detailed instructions for using the rice cooker, starting with safety precautions.
- Rice Selection: Different rice varieties require different cooking methods. Ordinary large rice needs more water, while sticky rice absorbs less water, and its cooking capacity should be controlled below 60%.
- Measuring Rice: A special measuring cup is provided. Two cups from this cup are equivalent to a large cup of rice, with the cup mouth serving as a standard quantity.
- Washing Rice: Rice should be washed quickly with both hands, pouring out water until it runs clear. Soaking rice in water for 20 minutes before cooking is recommended for better results. The inner pot should not be used for washing rice directly.
- Adding Water: The correct amount of water should be added to the flat table.
- Post-Cooking: After simmering, the rice should be turned over. The lid should not be opened immediately until the red lamp turns off, indicating that the rice is fully cooked. Turning the rice helps release excess moisture, making it softer and more delicious.
- Cooking Process: Ensure the lid is fully clasped and the valve on the lid is closed before pressing the cooking button. The cooker automatically switches to "keep warm" mode when cooking is complete, indicated by a yellow light. The lid should not be opened during cooking to prevent steam leakage or spillage.
- Inner Pot Care: The inner pot should not be heated on other heat sources to prevent deformation and damage to the non-stick coating. Only the provided inner pot or an undamaged inner pot should be used.
- Steam Outlet: The steam outlet should not be covered with cloth during use to prevent damage to the lid.
- Food Restrictions: Do not use the rice cooker to cook vinegar, acid, or alkaline foods, as this can damage the inner pot.
- Troubleshooting: A comprehensive troubleshooting guide is provided for common issues like rice being too hard, too soft, uncooked, rice water overflow, rice burned, no heating, too long cooking time, abnormal taste, discoloration during keep warm, abnormal taste during keep warm, dry rice during keep warm, cold rice during keep warm, electric shock feeling, and strange sounds during cooking.
Maintenance Features:
The manual outlines important cleaning and maintenance procedures to ensure the longevity and safe operation of the rice cooker.
- General Cleaning: The inner lid and inner pot should be cleaned thoroughly after each use. The product should be unplugged and allowed to cool before cleaning.
- Inner Pot Cleaning: The inner pot should be cleaned with a soft cloth to prevent damage to the non-stick coating. Do not use steel wool, hard brushes, abrasives, or harsh chemicals.
- Outer Body Cleaning: The outer surface of the inner pot and the heating plate should be cleaned regularly.
- Steam Outlet Cleaning: The steam outlet should be cleaned regularly to prevent foreign bodies from blocking it. This can be done by washing it under a faucet with fresh water or wiping it with a brush or cloth. A wrung cloth can be used to clean the steam hole on the lid.
- Water Holder: The water collection cup should be dried in time after cooking.
- Storage: When not in use, the power plug should be unplugged.
- Damage: If the power cord or plug is damaged, or if the appliance malfunctions, it should be returned to an authorized service facility for repair. Do not attempt to alter, disassemble, or repair the product yourself.
- Keep Warm Duration: The heat preservation time for rice should be controlled within 12 hours to prevent moisture loss, odor, or discoloration.
- Safety: Always ensure the power plug is fully inserted and the product is properly grounded. Avoid immersing the cord, plug, or any part of the appliance in water. Keep the product out of reach of children.