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10 CUP COOL TOUCH RICE COOKER MODEL WST3008ZE OWNER’S MANUAL...
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property. 1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance.
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POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WESTINGHOUSE WST3008ZE 10 CUP COOL TOUCH RICE COOKER PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATION 1. Lid Handle 8. WARM Light (P/N 21762) 9. COOK Light 2. Glass Lid Assembly 10. Rice Cooking Selector (P/N 21763) Lever 3.
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BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME 1. Read all instructions. 2. Wash Cooking Pot, Glass Lid, Wire Cooking Rack, Rice Measuring Cup and Rice Paddle in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well. 3. Never immerse Main Housing in water. 4.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS COOKING RICE Many varieties of rice can be used, including basmati, wild, black rice, arborio, risotto, saffron rice, brown, and long grain. Do not use this Rice Cooker to cook instant rice. A 180 ml ( ⁄ cup) Rice Measuring Cup is included with your Rice Cooker.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.) COOKING RICE (Cont.) 7. Or, you may measure the water using the markings on the inside of the Cooking Pot. MAX LEVEL Do not add water above this Line. Add rice to Cooking Pot first, then add water to the corresponding level.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.) COOKING RICE (Cont.) 12. Mix the rice. After rice has steamed for 15 minutes, carefully open the Lid as steam will escape. Use the Rice Paddle provided or any other non-metal long-handle utensil to scoop and mix the rice well. Allow all steam to escape.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.) TYPES OF RICE (Cont.) White Rice - Includes several kinds of white rice, most of which can be prepared in your 10 Cup Cool Touch Rice Cooker. Long-Grain Rice - Less starchy than short-grain rice, so it separates into individual grains more than short-grain rice.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.) GRAIN GLOSSARY (Cont.) Polished rice (white) has been bleached, cleaned, pearled (polished with talc), then often oiled and coated. This refining process causes the loss of its hull, bran and germ, which are removed from the grain (along with most of its nutrients) leaving only the starchy endosperm.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.) USING THE WIRE COOKING RACK TO STEAM FOODS 1. Using a liquid measuring cup, add 2 ⁄ cups (20 ounces) of water to the Cooking Pot. 2. Place the Wire Cooking Rack on the bottom of the Cooking Pot. 3.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.) FRESH VEGETABLE STEAMING CHART Suggested Vegetable Amount Cooking Time Artichoke, Whole 2 large or 4 small 44 - 46 min. Asparagus ⁄ lb. (36 spears) 24 - 27 min. Baby Carrots 2 lb. 35 - 39 min. Broccoli 1 lb.
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS This appliance contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician. Always remember to unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.) STORAGE 1. Unplug the unit from the wall outlet and clean all parts. Be sure all parts are dry before storing. Store appliance in its box or in a clean, dry place. Never store it while it is hot, wet or still plugged in.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING Symptom Possible Solutions No Indicator Make sure the 10 Cup Cool Touch Rice Cooker is Lights are plugged in. Illuminated. Water Before cooking, make sure you don’t fill above top overflows water level. during Make sure Lid is closed before cooking. cooking.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING (Cont.) Symptom Possible Solutions Rice is Check between the Cooking Pot and Heating Plate/ scorched. Thermostat Assembly for any foreign substances. Be sure the area is clean. Be sure to wash the Cooking Pot after each use. Be careful not to add easily-scorched ingredients such as sugar, to the recipe before cooking.
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