Before Initial Use; Initial Operation; Using The Unit - CTC CLATRONIC RK 3309 Mode D'emploi

Rice Quantity
• With this device you can boil a maximum of 1.5 kg of rice
(gross weight). For this you require 3 litres of water. Depend-
ing on the type of rice, this will provide you with approxi-
mately 2.5 kg of boiled rice with a cooking time of approx.
35 min.
• The minimum quantity of rice for boiling is 280 g (2 CUPs),
which will provide you with approx. 550 g of boiled rice,
depending on the type of rice used.
• If the measuring cup is not at hand, please use a rice-to-
water ratio of 1 : 2 (1 part rice : 2 parts water).
Switch
• The appliance is in KEEP WARM mode as soon as it is
plugged in.
• Use the switch to change into RICE COOKING mode. This
is only possible if the rice pot is correctly inserted and the
switching contact (in the middle of the hot plate) therefore
properly connected.
Cooking time
Once the water has fully evaporated in the rice pot, the ap-
pliance switches automatically to KEEP WARM, ending the
cooking process.
CAUTION:
The appliance is not suitable for the preparation of rice pud-
ding. Milk could boil over or burn.

Before Initial Use

• Remove the packaging.
• We recommend cleaning the appliance as described under
„Cleaning".

Initial Operation

• Place the appliance on a moisture and heat-resistant sur-
face.
• Be sure that the switch is set to KEEP WARM and insert the
plug of the connecting line in the appliance fi rst.
Electrical Connection
1. Before inserting the plug into the socket. Make sure that the
mains voltage to be used matches that of the device. You
can fi nd this information on the nameplate.
2. Connect the device to a duly installed 230V/50Hz protective
contact socket.
NOTE:
• The appliance is in operation as soon as the plug has
been connected.
• To terminate operation, fi rst set the switch to KEEP
WARM and then disconnect the plug.
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Using the unit

Cooking rice
Prior to cooking rice, observe the manufacturer's notes on how
to prepare the rice, such as washing the rice prior to cooking, or
soaking certain varieties of rice.
1. Insert the rice pot into the rice cooker.
2. Set the desired rice volume of between 2 to 10 CUPs with
the measuring cup and fi ll this volume into the rice pot.
3. Fill the rice pot with water to the respective mark on the
CUP.
4. Close the lid.
5. Make the electric connection as described in "How to Use".
The KEEP WARM control light is on.
6. Press the switch down. The KEEP WARM control light goes
out and the RICE COOKING light goes on.
7. Once the water has completely evaporated in the rice pot,
the appliance will switch automatically to KEEP WARM, thus
ending the cooking process. The RICE COOKING control
light goes out and KEEP WARM goes on.
TIP: Leave the rice for a further 5 minutes prior to draining
it from the pot.
8. End operation by disconnecting the plug from the socket.
Steaming
Steaming is a gentle way to cook food using hot water steam.
This maintains more valuable nutrients in the food compared
with other methods of cooking. To steam food, use the steam
insert.
1. Insert the rice pot into the rice cooker.
2. Pour the minimum quantity of water as stated in the follow-
ing table into the rice pot.
3. Place the steam insert into the rice pot.
4. Place your food into the steam insert.
5. Close the lid.
6. Make the electrical connection as described under "How to
Use". The KEEP WARM control light goes on.
7. Press the switch down. The KEEP WARM control light goes
out and the RICE COOKING light goes on.
8. Check the cooking status occasionally.
9. Depending on the steam time it may be necessary to top up
water to compensate for evaporation. Add water as needed
during steaming.
CAUTION:
Risk of steam burns. Hot steam may escape.
10. Once the end of steaming has been reached, terminate
operation by pressing the switch up and removing the plug
from the socket.
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