KitchenAid KGC3155BM Grain and Rice Cooker User Guide

KitchenAid KGC3155BM Grain and Rice Cooker

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. . Lid-Open Button
2. Lid
3. Steam Vent
4. Water Tank Lid
5. Water Tank
6. Touchscreen Display

INTERIOR

1. Heat Sensor
2. Heating Plate
3. Well
4. Inner Lid (Removable)
5. Boil-Over Sensor
6. Water Spout
7. Inner Lid-Interior Vent
8. Steam Collector
9. Ceramic Pot

BOTTOM

1. Rubber Feet
2. Lid Hinge/Hinge Cover
3. Power Switch
4. Pocket Handles
5. Power Cord Receptacle
6. Power Cord

ACCESSORY

1. Steam Basket

FEATURES

Preset Cooking Cycles: 21 presets to automate cooking a variety of grains, rice, and beans.
Custom Cooking Cycles: Custom cooking mode allows you to experiment with ingredients.
Delayed Cook: Programmable Delayed Cook lets you prepare meals on your schedule.
Steam: Steam cooking mode with a basket for veggies, eggs, fish, and more.
Soak: The presoak function lets you soak dry grains and beans before cooking.
Keep Warm: Keep Warm keeps cooked grains warm for up to 6 hours.
Clean: Non-stick Ceramic Pot, and the steam cleaning cycle simplifies cleanup.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. Read all instructions. Misuse of the appliance may result in personal injury.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces, including the Ceramic Pot, Lid, and Steam Vent area. Use potholders or oven mittens when handling the Ceramic Pot or Lid.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plugs, or the Grain and Rice Cooker base in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of accessories/attachments not recommended or sold by KitchenAid may cause fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons.
8. Do not use the appliance outdoors.
9. Do not let the Power Cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the top of the Grain and Rice Cooker.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing other hot liquids.
12. Always attach the plug to the appliance first, then plug the Power Cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the appliance off (O), then unplug from the wall outlet.
13. Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
14. Turn the appliance off (O), then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before assembling or disassembling parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the Power Cord.
15. Make sure the switch located on the left-hand side of the Grain and Rice Cooker is in the on (I) position.

GETTING STARTED

BEFORE FIRST USE

1. Remove the Grain and Rice Cooker from the packaging. Remove all packaging materials, if present. 
2. Place the Grain and Rice Cooker on a dry, flat, and level surface such as a countertop or table. 
3. Wash the Ceramic Pot, Inner Lid, Steam Collector, Water Tank, and Water Tank Lid in hot, sudsy water. Dry thoroughly with a soft cloth. 
4. Ensure the Grain and Rice Cooker is at least 4″ (10 cm) away from any walls, cabinets, or objects on the counter or table. Allow space above the Grain and Rice Cooker to open the Lid and avoid steam buildup on cabinets. 
5. Attach the Power Cord to the Grain and Rice Cooker. 
6. Plug in the Grain and Rice Cooker.

PRODUCT USAGE

1. Gather the desired ingredients to be cooked and fill the Water Tank to the Max (maximum) fill line with the desired liquid. Liquid can also be added directly to the Ceramic Pot before cooking. 
2. Turn the Power Switch to the on (I) position, located on the left side of the appliance. 
3. From the Select mode screen, select the desired food to be cooked. 
4. Select the food type and follow the prompts to add the desired food. No measuring cups are needed. The Grain and Rice Cooker will automatically sense the weight of the food when pouring it into the Ceramic Pot. Select NEXT.
5. Follow the prompts to finalize your cooking selections. Select the food preparation, liquid, and texture to the desired cooking preference. Selections can be made by tapping on the screen and scrolling, or leaving it as is before proceeding to cook.
6. Select START to begin the cooking cycle or DELAYED COOK if a later cooking completion time is preferred. 
7. The Grain and Rice Cooker will automatically dispense water into the pot and start
   cooking, and provide an estimated cooking time to help plan when to serve the meal. 
8. When cooking is about to complete, a countdown timer will appear and audibly notify you when cooking has been completed. When finished, the Grain and Rice Cooker will automatically switch to KEEP WARM mode for 6 hours.

COOKING FUNCTIONS

HOME SCREEN MENU

The home screen shows different cooking modes, specially designed for a variety of cooking tasks. System settings are also available on this screen.

SETTINGS
Tap the settings ( ) icon on the top left-hand corner of the home screen. You will find the
Following menu options under the settings.

• Zero Scale (calibrates the scale with the Ceramic Pot to zero)
• Accent color (changes colors within screens) 14
• Measurement units (cups/oz/g)
• Languages (English/Spanish/French)
• Sound level (Button Sounds/Times and Alerts)
• Software version
• Restore default settings

Grain and Rice Cooker comes with an integrated scale to measure food and liquids. Presets on this appliance are based on the weight measurement of rice/grain/beans with the scale to calculate the liquid ratio.
DELAYED COOK
This feature is offered in all “Preset Cooking Cycles” and Saved Custom Cooking Cycles”
When using water to cook. See the “Custom Cycle Setting” section for more details on how to create and save a custom cooking cycle. Programmable DELAYED COOK allows ingredients to be cooked at a later time, and can be set up to 24 hours in advance.

SOAK

QUICK SOAK: The QUICK SOAK function soaks grains or beans in the unit for up to 2 hours. QUICK SOAK uses a pre-heating cycle for the first few minutes to expedite soaking time.
SOAK: The SOAK function soaks grains or beans in the unit for 8 hours before cooking (the heating element does not turn on for this option). Soaking more or less than 8 hours may impact cooking performance results.

STEAM
Place the Steam Basket in the Ceramic Pot. The Steam Basket will rest and hang on top of the Ceramic Pot. Select the steam cycle on the main menu and set the desired time (refer to the “Steam Time Guide” section). The KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker automatically dispenses water into the Ceramic Pot to steam below the Steam Basket.

KEEP WARM
The automatic KEEP WARM setting turns on when cooking has been completed. KEEP WARM automatically defaults to 2 hours or can be manually set for up to 6 hours. It can also be turned off manually.

PRESET COOKING CYCLES/CUSTOM CYCLES

PRESET RICE CYCLE

1. Fill the Water Tank to the maximum fill line with the desired liquid 
2. Turn the Power Switch to the on (I) position, located on the left side of the appliance. 
3. Select the Rice type by tapping the selection on the screen.   
4. Add the desired rice to the Ceramic Pot. The Grain and Rice Cooker will automatically sense the weight of the food when pouring it into the Ceramic Pot.
5. If the food has already been added, remove the Ceramic Pot for 3 seconds and reinsert the pot in the cooker.
6. Select Rice preparation, Liquid type, and Desired texture on the screen. 
7. If too little food is added, the letters will flash red, and the message “Please add more food to the pot” will appear. Once completed, the scale screen will appear.
8. Close the Lid and tap the START option. 
9. Once the liquid dispenses, the screen will show an estimated cook time and the
   KEEP WARM option. This option can be turned off if desired. 
10. When cooking is about to complete, a countdown timer will appear and audibly notify you when cooking has been completed. When finished, the Grain and Rice Cooker will automatically switch to KEEP WARM mode for 6 hours.

PRESET GRAIN CYCLE

1. Fill the Water Tank to the maximum fill line with the desired liquid. 
2. Turn the Power Switch to the on (I) position, located on the left side of the appliance. 
3. Select the Grain type by tapping the selection on the screen. 
4. Add the desired grain to the Ceramic Pot. The Grain and Rice Cooker will automatically sense the weight of the food when pouring it into the Ceramic Pot 
5. If the food has already been added, remove the Ceramic Pot for 3 seconds and reinsert the pot in the cooker 
6. Select grain preparation, liquid type, and grain texture on the screen. 
7. If too little food is added, the letters will flash red, and the message “Please add more food to the pot” will appear. Once completed, the scale screen will appear
8. Close the Lid and tap the START option. 
9. Once the liquid dispenses, the screen will show an estimated cook time and the
   KEEP WARM option. This option can be turned off if desired. 
10. When cooking is about to complete, a countdown timer will appear and audibly notify you when cooking has been completed. When finished, the Grain and Rice Cooker will automatically switch to KEEP WARM mode for 6 hours.

PRESET LENTILS AND BEANS CYCLE

1. Fill the Water Tank to the maximum fill line with the desired liquid.
2. Turn the Power Switch to the on (I) position, located on the left side of the appliance. 
3. Select the Bean type by tapping the selection on the screen. 
4. Add the desired beans or lentils to the Ceramic Pot. The Grain and Rice Cooker will
   automatically sense the weight of the food when pouring it into the Ceramic Pot
5. If the food has already been added, remove the Ceramic Pot for 3 seconds and reinsert the pot in the cooker. 
6. Select bean preparation, liquid type, and bean texture on the screen 
7. If too little food is added, the letters will flash red, and the message “Please add more food to the pot” will appear. Once completed, the scale screen will appear.
8. Close the Lid and tap the START option. 
9. Once the liquid dispenses, the screen will show an estimated cook time and the
   KEEP WARM option. This option can be turned off if desired 
10. When cooking is about to complete, a countdown timer will appear and audibly notify you when cooking has been completed. When finished, the Grain and Rice Cooker will automatically switch to KEEP WARM mode for 6 hours.s

CUSTOM CYCLE SETTING

Custom cycle settings are cooking features that allow flexibility for cooking all types of rice or beans to create and save new cooking algorithms.

1. Turn the Power Switch to the on (I) position, located on the left side of the appliance. 
2. The CUSTOM CYCLES are located on the main menu. Select the desired custom cycle by tapping on the selection on the screen to proceed. 
3. Select the type of custom cycle. Choose between CUSTOM RICE, CUSTOM BEAN,
   CUSTOM SMALL GRAIN, and CUSTOM LARGE GRAIN 
4. Add desired food to the Ceramic Pot. The Grain and Rice Cooker will automatically sense the weight of the food when pouring it into the Ceramic Pot. 
5. If the food has already been added, remove the Ceramic Pot for 3 seconds and reinsert the pot in the cooker. 
6. Select food preparation, liquid type, and food texture on the screen
7. If too little food is added, the letters will flash red, and the message “Please add more food to the pot” will appear. Once completed, the scale screen will appear
8. Add the desired liquid to the Ceramic Pot and follow the measurements on the screen. 
9. Close the Lid and tap the START option. 
10. The screen will show an estimated cook time and the KEEP WARM option. This option can be turned off if desired. 
11. When cooking is about to complete, a countdown timer will appear and audibly notify you when cooking has been completed. When finished, the Grain and Rice Cooker will automatically switch to KEEP WARM mode for 6 hours.
12. Once cooking is completed, the KEEP WARM function is activated. If it is canceled (X), the screen will give the option to save the cycle as a custom preset for later use. To save, select YES and follow the screen prompts. If you do not wish to save the custom preset, select NO, and the screen will return to the homescreen
13. Alternatively, if the KEEP WARM function is turned off, “Enjoy your food” will be shown. Upon exiting this screen, a prompt will appear to save the cycle as a custom preset. Follow the screen prompts to save, if desired.
14. If you do not want to save the custom preset at any point, you can select NO, and the unit will return to the home screen.

TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS

1. For the best results, food should be leveled.
2. All food should be folded after the cycle is complete.
3. Metal utensils are to be avoided.
4. All rice, especially brown rice, should be rinsed and drained for the best results and to minimize boilover.
5. Barley and farro should be rinsed and/or soaked and drained for the best results and to minimize boilover.
6. All beans should be rinsed and/or soaked and drained for the best results and to minimize boilover.
7. The appliance shall be placed on a flat surface for scale accuracy.
8. Seasoning (herbs and spices) should be added after the food is weighed.

STEAM TIME GUIDE

COOK TIMES AND CAPACITIES

CARE AND CLEANING

CLEANING THE GRAIN AND RICE COOKER

CLEANING CYCLE
Automated cleaning: The Grain and Rice Cooker has two automated cleaning modes:

1. Select the CLEAN option from the main menu.
2. Select the DESCALE or PRE-WASH POT mode function to start the cleaning cycle
   process.

Cleaning the pump through DESCALE can be done in two stages:

1. Clean with a vinegar/water mix: Fill the Water Tank with vinegar to the Half line and water to the Max (maximum) line on the Water Tank.
2. Flushing the system: Fill the Water Tank with water to the Half line to flush the water and vinegar solution out of the system
3. Manual cleaning: Remove the Ceramic Pot, Inner Lid, and Steam Collector to clean. Select
4. “CLEAN INNER LID” under the Clean modes on the main menu to review how to disassemble internal components for cleaning maintenance.
5. Dishwasher-safe: The Ceramic Pot, Inner Lid, Steam Collector, Water Tank, Water Tank Lid, and Steam Basket are all dishwasher-safe.

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