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non-certified: RM-50N Natural gas/RM-50P Propane gas
NSF & ETL listed: RM-55N Natural gas/RM-55P Propane gas
Automatic Gas Rice Cooker
Owner’s Manual
Section I: Installation Instructions
FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING
Do not store or use gasoline or other Improper installation, adjustment,
flammable vapors and liquids in the alteration, service or maintenance can
vicinity of this or any other appliance. cause property damage, injury or
death. Read the Installation, Operat-
ing and Maintenance Instruct
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Congratulations on your purchase of your Ricemaster Automatic Gas Rice Cooker. With proper installation, care and use it should provide years of reliable service. IMPORTANT NOTE: The RM-50 is not NSF or ETL listed. However, its function and specifica- tions are identical to the RM-55. RM-55 parts are interchangeable with RM-50. Except for listings and certification, information in this manual for the RM-55 is the same as the RM-50. COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION BURNER ASSEMBLY BURNER ASSEMBLY BUR
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION: 1. The gas supply line must be of adequate size to insure maximum efficiency of the unit. 2. The installation must conform with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1, Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, as applicable, including: a. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in
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LIGHTING AND SHUT DOWN INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING AND SHUT DOWN INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING AND SHUT DOWN INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING AND SHUT DOWN INSTRUCTIONS LIGHTING AND SHUT DOWN INSTRUCTIONS Always follow these lighting and shutdown instructions when lighting your rice cooker. A five minute complete shutoff period is required before lighting or relighting pilot. Check for gas leaks before relight- ing unit. Use soapy water or other suitable leak detector. Rinse off the soapy water after testing. Notice
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OPTIONAL REAR CONNECTION KIT RM-55N RC Kit for Natural Gas RM-55P RC Kit for Propane Gas This kit allows the rice cooker to be connected from the rear; It is optional and is not furnished with the rice cooker unless ordered. Each kit includes: 1-3/4” pressure regulator 1-3/4” x 1/2” bushing 1-3/8” x 1/2” galvanized coupling 1-1/2” galvanized street elbow 1-1/2” x 10” galvanized pipe nipple 1- pipe nipple bracket with two (2) screws If using this kit, use only one pressure regulator. RM-55 REAR
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non-certified: RM-50N Natural gas/RM-50P Propane gas NSF & ETL listed: RM-55N Natural gas/RM-55P Propane gas Automatic Gas Rice Cooker Owner’s Manual Section II: Operating & Maintenance Instructions FOR YOUR SAFETY WARNING Do not store or use gasoline or other Improper installation, adjustment, flammable vapors and liquids in the alteration, service or maintenance can vicinity of this or any other appliance. cause property damage, injury or death. Read the Installation, Operat- ing and Maintena
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Make sure the unit is properly assembled with drip tray, outer jacket, rice pot and cover in their proper positions. The rice should be in the pot prepared by the methods described on page 8. If the components are not properly seated, the unit cannot operate normally. 2. Open the manual valve to the unit. Position the Jacket Window directly over START and COOK buttons. START START 3. Push the left button marked #1 START START START down until you hear a click, then r
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HOW TO USE YOUR RICE COOKER ASSEMBLY & COOKING ASSEMBLY & COOKING ASSEMBLY & COOKING ASSEMBLY & COOKING ASSEMBLY & COOKING Step 1: Place the Rice Pot with rice and water into the Outer Jacket. Make sure that the Rice Pot is level and sitting evenly in the jacket. Step 2: Place the lid on the Rice Pot and light the burner. To light the burner, refer to oper- ating instructions on page 6. Do not open lid while cooking. When the cooking is completed, the COOK button will pop up and the main bu
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HOW TO USE YOUR RICE COOKER RICE PREPARATION RICE PREPARATION RICE PREPARATION RICE PREPARATION RICE PREPARATION 1. Measure rice with measuring cup provided. This unit will cook a maximum of 15 pounds of dry rice. Uncooked rice volume triples after cooking. 2. Determine the quantity of rice to be cooked. The maximum is 10 full measuring cups, the minimum is half that amount. Measure the rice into the pot and wash 4 or 5 times with fresh water. When wash water becomes almost clear, stop wash
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TROUBLE SHOOTING If your rice cooker is not working automatically, perform the following diagnostic tests: 1. With the pilot lit and an empty rice pot in the cooker, start the main burner. Expect to hear a click after 3 minutes and 15 seconds. The click is the sound of the sensor reach- ing shut off temperture. If the main burner does not shut off, refer to the instructions below on “Main burner does not shut off automatically.” 2. If the main burner shuts off, the sensor is working. Pour a
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TROUBLE SHOOTING DIFFICULTY CAUSE REMEDY Pilot and Main Burner Spillage on Pilot Clean or replace pilot burner Shut off while cooking Pilot orifice clogged Clean or replace pilot orfice Insufficient gas pressure Check gas pressure. Insure all gas valves are open Sensing Element is worn out Replace Sensing Element per instructions on page 10 Insufficient Pilot Burner Insufficent gas pressure Check gas pressure. flame Insure all gas valves are open. Contact your gas supplier if problem persists M
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PARTS DIAGRAM: RM-55N Natural Gas & RM-55P Propane Gas FOOD SERVICE EQUIP. CO., INC. • 72 BEADEL ST. • BKLYN • NY 11222 12
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PARTS DIAGRAM: RM-55N Natural Gas & RM-55P Propane Gas 13 (718)388-5650 (800) 221-5032 except NY fax: (718)388-5860 townfood.com
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PARTS DIAGRAM: RM-55N Natural Gas & RM-55P Propane Gas PARTS LIST: RM-55N Natural Gas & RM-55P Propane Gas Dwg no. Part no. Description 1 56881 Cover Handle, Heat Resistant 2 56882 Stainless Steel Rice Pot Cover 3 56881-S Cover Handle Screw 4 56853 Cast Aluminum Rice Pot 5 56855 Sensing Element, Bimetalic 6 56856 Sensing Element Retaining Spring 5/6 56854 Sensing Element Kit 7 56884 Outer Jacket for RM50 7 56884A Outer Jacket for RM55 8 56885A RM-55 Stainless Steel Base Cover 9 56852-1 Lower Bod
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LIMITED WARRANTY Town Food Service Equipment Co., Inc. (Town) warrants the equipment to be free of defects in materi- als and workmanship, subject to the terms specified below. This warranty is limited to parts replace- ment and does not include any labor allowance. Any service charges or charges for parts replacement are your responsibility. Town warrants the RM-55 to be free of defects in materials or workmanship for a period of six months. The warranty period shall commence at time of shipm
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MEXICAN RICE Try Maria's Mexican Rice*, an authentic recipe from Veracruz. We brought this back from a customer of a Mexican distributor. It is simple to do and yields excellent flavors. 8 oz. vegetable or peanut oil 4 quarts cooled chicken stock 3 pounds washed rice 3 boneless chicken breasts, precooked & cubed juice of one lemon 2-3 sprigs finely chopped cilantro two cloves garlic, smashed, finely chopped 3 tablespoons salt 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes 2 finely chopped jalapeños Thoroughly
