Cuisinart CRC-800 8-Cup Rice Cooker Instruction Booklet

Cuisinart CRC-800 8-Cup Rice Cooker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, 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 the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the Rice Cooker/Steamer housing in water or any other liquid. If housing falls into liquid, unplug the cord from the outlet immediately. DO NOT reach into the liquid.
4. To avoid possible accidental injury, 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 to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned, or has been dropped or damaged in any way, or is not operating properly. Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair, or mechanical or electrical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury.
8. Do not use outdoors or anywhere the cord or motor housing might come into contact with water while in use.
9. Do not use the Rice Cooker/Steamer for anything other than its intended use.
10. To avoid the possibility of the Rice Cooker/Steamer being accidentally pulled off the work area, which could result in damage to it or in personal injury, do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter.
11. To avoid damage to the cord and a possible fire or electrocution hazard, do not let the cord contact hot surfaces, including a stove.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving any appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
14. Do not operate the Rice Cooker/Steamer in water or under running water.
15. To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in a removable container. Do not immerse the container in water.

PARTS AND FEATURES

1. Glass Lid w/Stainless Steel Rim and Steam Vent: See-through glass lid allows you to view the rice while the steam vent helps to prevent splattering. Stainless steel rim accents complement any kitchen decor.
2. Steaming Tray: Allows you to steam a variety of foods while the rice is cooking.
3. Cooking Bowl: Nonstick coating prevents the rice from sticking to the bowl.
4. Stainless Steel Housing: Durable stainless steel construction makes cleanup easy.
5. Chrome-plated Handles: Cool-touch handles.
6. “Cook” and “Warm” Indicator Switch: LED lights on top of the switch indicate that the unit is in Cook or Warm mode.
7. Measuring Cup: Calibrated specifically for your Cuisinart® Rice Cooker/Steamer; allows you to measure the proper rice to water proportions with ease.
8. Rice Paddle: Allows you to fluff and scoop the rice out of the cooking bowl. Rice won’t stick to the utensil.
9. Retractable Cord Storage (not shown): Convenient retractable cord storage.

IMPORTANT GUIDELINES

• This appliance generates steam. Do not operate it without the lid in place.
• Do not use your Rice Cooker/Steamer under hanging wall cabinets; the escaping steam could cause damage.
• Do not use metal utensils. Metal utensils will damage the nonstick finish on the inner cooking bowl.
• Do not plug in the cooker before rice and water have been added. Because the Rice Cooker/Steamer does not have an Off setting, the unit will automatically be in Warm mode immediately after the unit is plugged in.

TIPS AND HINTS

• The Cuisinart® Rice Cooker/Steamer is a perfect appliance for a busy lifestyle and limited space. It will cook rice and grains perfectly with minimal fuss, taking up little counter space and leaving all your burners free for other tasks. Cleaning up the nonstick bowl is quick and easy, and there is virtually no maintenance.
• Your rice cooker can be used for more than just plain old rice. It is a simple way to cook pilaf. Simply turn the unit on and walk away — it will automatically switch to Warm when ready to serve.
• You can use your rice cooker to cook a combination of rice, grains, and legumes at the same time. Follow our recipes for ideas and suggested amounts to use — let your imagination be your guide.
• Rinsing/washing rice: Generally, the rule is to wash or rinse imported rice and not to wash or rinse domestic (grown in the U.S.) rice, as they have been enriched with vitamins. To wash rice: place in a medium bowl and cover with water, swirl until the water appears chalky/cloudy, and drain in a fine mesh strainer. Repeat until water is clear (or nearly clear) when rice is covered and swirled. Rice aficionados will even wash domestic rice, as it removes the starches and reduces stickiness. If you follow a well-balanced diet, then the loss of these vitamins will not be detrimental. Do not wash your rice in the rice cooker bowl – if the outside of the bowl is wet when cooking, it may cause damage to your rice cooker.
• Some rice may call for a soaking period. This can be done in the rice cooker bowl prior to cooking.
• When cooking rice, boil it until it has absorbed all the liquid. At this time, it is not quite done. Rice benefits from a “boil-steam” method of cooking. Allow your rice to rest on the Warm setting for 5 to 10 minutes before serving for best results. Do not remove the cover and peek.
• After rice rests for 5 to 10 minutes, open the rice cooker cover and stir the rice gently with a rice paddle or a wooden spoon. If rice is not ready to serve, re-cover and let stand on Warm until ready.
• The rice cooker will switch to the Warm cycle when it has finished cooking. At this time, you may stir in chopped raw vegetables such as green onions, slivered snow peas, shredded carrots, or even grape tomatoes to add texture to the dish – they will warm while the rice is resting, and if served in 5 to 10 minutes, will retain their unique texture.
• The rice cooker can be used to prepare commercially packaged pilafs, rice, and grain mixes. Some packages will come with generic rice cooker instructions, or they may be found on the websites of the manufacturers. If the package has a sautéing step, do it right in the rice cooker bowl. Turn on, add specified amount of butter or oil, add rice/vegetables/meat, and sauté according to package instructions, with the lid on. Add liquid and continue to cook. If the rice is too wet, allow it to remain on Warm for 15 to 20 minutes before serving. If it is too chewy, add up to 1/4 cup more liquid and let it stay on Warm until liquid is absorbed (about 15 to 20 minutes).
• When measuring rice with your rice cooker cup, level it off with a table knife or spatula as you would flour for baking.
• If desired, you may spray your rice cooking bowl with nonstick cooking spray, but this step is not necessary, as it has a nonstick coating.
• When rice is placed in the cooking bowl, level it off to a flat layer that covers the entire bottom of the bowl, to ensure that it cooks evenly.
• The water you use for cooking rice should be the same water that you drink. If you do not like the taste of your tap water, use bottled or filtered water. The taste of the water will affect the taste of the rice.
• For best results, use cold water. Cooking times will vary depending on the temperature of the water being used.
  Liquids other than water may be used to cook rice. Use low-fat, low-sodium meat or vegetable stocks/broths. Fish stock or clam broth may be used for seafood-flavored rice.
• One to two teaspoons of unsalted butter, olive, vegetable, or nut oil will help keep grains of rice separate and prevent boiling over.
• If your recipe calls for salt, add and swirl it in with the rice paddle or a wooden spoon after adding liquid, then level the rice as evenly as possible.
• The rice cooker can be used to steam vegetables, seafood, and some meats while cooking the rice. Use our recipes as a guide, then create your own combinations.
• When steaming vegetables, clean them and trim them to a similar size. Follow the Steaming Guide (page 7) for steaming vegetables alone. To steam vegetables while preparing rice, use the steaming guide to time when to add vegetables to the steaming tray. Most vegetables can be added about 10 minutes before the rice has finished cooking.
• When steaming meats such as poultry or sausage, cut them all into small, similar-sized pieces (such as “finger strips” or 1-inch slices). Arrange in a single layer in the steaming tray, which has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• When steaming shrimp, scallops, and other seafood, arrange them in a single layer in the steaming tray, which has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• When using your rice cooker, plug it in and arrange it on the counter away from the wall and not under hanging cabinets, to prevent steam damage.
• The steam vent in the cover should always be placed facing the back of the rice cooker. Lift the lid from the back to the front to prevent steam burns.
• One cup of uncooked rice makes approximately three cups of cooked rice.
• 1 rice cooker cup (filled to the top) = ¾ cup = 12 tablespoons

OPERATION

Cooking Rice

• Make sure your Cuisinart® Rice Cooker/Steamer is unplugged.
• Place the cooking pot in the stainless steel housing.
• Measure the desired amount of raw rice with the measuring cup provided. Rinse rice if needed. See Guide for Cooking Rice (page 6) for rice-to-water ratios.
• Choose one of the following ways to add water or stock for cooking:
• a. Using the measuring cup provided for rice, measure the appropriate amount of water using a standard liquid measuring cup. See Guide for Cooking Rice.
• b. Using the water line inside the cooking pot, add water to the rice inside the bowl up to the proper water line. For example, if you added 2 cups of raw rice, add water to line 2 (white rice only).
• Cover the cooking bowl with a lid. Make sure the steam vent is facing toward the back of the unit.
• Plug in the unit.
• Set the cook position by pressing the switch down. The Cook LED light will be illuminated.
• The rice cooker will heat and cook the rice. Cooking time will vary, depending on the amount and type of rice or grain being cooked.
• Once the rice is cooked, the unit will automatically switch to the Warm setting, and the Warm LED will be illuminated. The unit will stay in Warm mode until the unit is unplugged from the outlet.
• For best texture, allow cooked rice to rest in Warm mode for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Once you are ready to serve the rice, lift the lid away from you.
• Fluff rice with a paddle or utensil suitable for nonstick cookware.
• 1Lift and remove the cooking bowl from the rice cooker using potholders.

Cooking Rice and Steaming

1. Clean and prepare your vegetables, seafood, fish, or poultry.
2. Follow steps 1 to 8 under the Cooking Rice section (page 4).
3. Fill the steaming tray with the open end facing up.
4. Place the filled steaming tray on top of the cooking bowl at the appropriate time for the food being steamed. See Steaming Guide (page 7) for approximate cooking times.
5. Place the lid on top of the steaming tray.
6. When the appropriate cooking time has elapsed, unplug the unit.

Steaming Only

1. Make sure the unit is unplugged.
2. Fill the cooking bowl with the suggested amount of water based on the Steaming Guide.
3. Fill the steaming tray with the open end facing up.
4. Place the filled steaming tray on top of the cooking bowl.
5. Place the lid on top of the steaming tray.
6. When water is completely evaporated, the unit will automatically switch to the Warm setting, and the Warm LED will be illuminated. The unit will stay in Warm mode until the unit is unplugged from the outlet. Do not allow the bowl to boil dry.
7. For best results, unplug the unit immediately after the unit switches to Warm, to prevent overcooking.

Reheating Rice

1. Make sure the unit is unplugged.
2. To reheat rice, add ¼ cup (4 tablespoons) of cold water per cup of cooked rice.
3. Stir to mix.
4. Place the lid on top of the cooking bowl.
5. Plug in the unit and set it to the cook position by pressing the switch down. The Cook LED light will be illuminated.
6. Once the rice is cooked, the unit will automatically switch to the Warm setting, and the Warm LED will be illuminated. The unit will stay in Warm mode until the unit is unplugged from the outlet.

CLEANING AND CARE

1. Unplug your Cuisinart® Rice Cooker/Steamer and allow it to cool before cleaning.
2. Place the cooking bowl, steaming tray, and lid in the dishwasher or wash with warm, soapy water. If food sticks to the surface, fill with warm, soapy water and allow to soak before cleaning.
3. If scouring is necessary, use a nonabrasive cleanser or liquid detergent with a nylon pad or brush.
4.  Wipe the base of the unit with a soft, damp cloth or microfiber towel. NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE OF THE UNIT IN WATER.
5. Make sure all parts are cool before storing. Store the unit in a clean, dry place.

WARRANTY

Limited Three-Year Warranty

This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on the Cuisinart® Rice Cooker/Steamer. This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart™ Rice Cooker/Steamer that was purchased at retail for personal, family, or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable state law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners. We warrant that your Cuisinart® Rice Cooker/Steamer will be free of defects in material or workmanship under normal home use for three years from the date of original purchase. We suggest that you complete and return the enclosed product registration card promptly to facilitate verification of the date of original purchase. However, the return of this product registration card does not eliminate the need for the consumer to maintain the original proof of purchase in order to obtain the warranty benefits.

In the event that you do not have proof of purchase date, the purchase date for purposes of this warranty will be the date of manufacture. If your Cuisinart® Rice Cooker/Steamer should prove to be defective within the warranty period, we will repair it (or, if we think it necessary, replace it) without charge to you. To obtain warranty service, please call our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190, or write to: Cuisinart, 150 Milford Road, East Windsor, NJ 08520. To facilitate the speed and accuracy of your return, please enclose $10.00 for shipping and handling of the product. Please also be sure to include a return address, daytime phone number, description of the product defect, product serial number (stamped on the bottom of the product base), and any other information pertinent to the product’s return. Please pay by check or money order (California residents need only supply proof of purchase and should call 1-800-720-0190 for shipping instructions).

NOTE: For added protection and secure handling of any Cuisinart® product that is being returned, we recommend you use a traceable, insured delivery service. Cuisinart cannot be held responsible for in-transit damage or for packages that are not delivered to us. Lost and/or damaged products are not covered under warranty. Your Cuisinart® Rice Cooker/Steamer has been manufactured to strict specifications and has been designed for use with the Cuisinart™ Rice Cooker accessories and replacement parts. These warranties expressly exclude any defects or damages caused by accessories, replacement parts, or repair services other than those that have been authorized by Cuisinart. These warranties do not cover any damage caused by accident, misuse, shipment, or anything other than ordinary household use. These warranties exclude all incidental or consequential damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitation may not apply to you.

California Residents Only

California law provides that for In-Warranty Service, California residents have the option of returning a nonconforming product (A) to the store where it was purchased or (B) to another retail store that sells Cuisinart products of the same type. The retail store shall then, according to its preferences, either repair the product, refer the consumer to an independent repair facility, replace the product, or refund the purchase price less the amount directly attributable to the consumer’s prior usage of the product.

If the above two options do not result in the appropriate relief to the consumer, the consumer may then take the product to an independent repair facility if service or repair can be economically accomplished. Cuisinart and not the consumer will be responsible for the reasonable cost of such service, repair, replacement, or refund of nonconforming products under warranty. California residents may also, according to their preference, return nonconforming products directly to Cuisinart for repair or, if necessary, replacement by calling our Consumer Service Center toll-free at 1-800-726-0190. Cuisinart will be responsible for the cost of the repair, replacement, and shipping and handling of such nonconforming products under warranty.

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