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10 CUP
COOL TOUCH
RICE COOKER
MODEL WST3008ZE
OWNER’S MANUAL
CUISEUR À RIZ
10 TASSES À PAROIS
ISOLANTES
MODÈLE WST3008ZE
MANUEL D’UTILISATION
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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. 4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before clean- ing. Allow to cool before putting on or taking
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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. All users of this appli- ance must read and understand this Owner’s Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance. 2. Unplug from outl
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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. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a l
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WARM GETTING TO KNOW YOUR WESTINGHOUSE WST3008ZE 10 CUP COOL TOUCH RICE COOKER PRODUCT MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM ILLUSTRATION 11 12 1 2 3 4 5 14 13 8 6 COOK 9 7 10 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. Steam Hole 11. Heating Plate 4. Wire Cooking Rack 12. Thermostat (P/N 21764TM) 13. Rice Measuring Cup 5. Non-Stick Cooking Pot (P/N 21774TM) (P/N 21765TM) 14. Rice Paddle 6. Cool-Touch Main Housing (P/N 21775TM) 7
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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. Never place liquid in the Main Housing. Place it only in the Cooking Pot. 5. Never try to force the Rice Cooking Selector Lever to stay in the COOK Mode after it has moved up to the WARM Mode. 6. Never plug in the Cooker without first placing the Cooking Pot inside the M
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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. 3 A 180 ml ( ⁄ cup) Rice Measuring Cup is included with your Rice 4 Cooker. 1. Make sure the Rice Cooker is unplugged. Take the Cooking Pot out of the Rice Cooker. 2. Using the Rice Measuring Cup provided, measure the amount of raw rice that you would like to cook. NOTE: Make sure that
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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. Example: To prepare 6 cups of raw rice, rinse rice and add to the Cooking Pot; add water up to LEVEL INDICATOR 6. (As you gain experience, adjust water to personal taste.) 8. Replace the Cooking Pot back into the 10 Cup Cool Touch Rice Cooker’s
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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. 13. Keep Warm. When the cooking is completed, the Selector Lever will rise and the 10 Cup Cool Touch Rice Cooker will automatically go into the WARM Mode. If the WARM Mode is not desired, simply unplug the 10 Cup Co
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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. Short-Grain Rice - More moist and tender than long-grain rice. It has a softer texture and starchier flavor. White rice will take about 20-25 minutes to cook, (brown rice approxi- mately 50 minutes). When r
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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. As white rice is rather bland when eaten by itself, it is usually served under steamed or sauteed vegetables and topped with a flavorful sauce, such as curry or peanut
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.) USING THE WIRE COOKING RACK TO STEAM FOODS 1 1. Using a liquid measuring cup, add 2 ⁄ cups (20 ounces) of water 2 to the Cooking Pot. 2. Place the Wire Cooking Rack on the bottom of the Cooking Pot. 3. Larger vegetables can be placed directly on the Wire Cooking Rack. A heat-resistant steaming basket may be used to cook smaller vegetables. Place steaming basket in the bottom of the Cooking Pot and add smaller vegetables. Replace Glass Lid. 4. Replace Cooking Pot b
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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. 1 Asparagus 1 ⁄ lb. (36 spears) 24 - 27 min. 2 Baby Carrots 2 lb. 35 - 39 min. Broccoli 1 lb. (2" florets, 1" stems) 28 - 30 min. Brussels Sprouts 12 oz. 25 - 28 min. Cabbage 1 large head, chunked 45 - 47 min. Cauliflower 1 lb. (3" florets) 22 - 26 min. Corn-On-The-Cob 5 medium ears, halved 40 - 45 min. 1 Green Beans, Whole 1 ⁄ lb. (tips removed)
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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. 1. Be careful not to dent the Cooking Pot, especially the bottom of it. To work properly and produce the best cooking results, the Cooking Pot must fit snugly on top of the t
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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. Never wrap Power Cord around the appliance. 2. To avoid damage to the Cooking Pot or Glass Lid, wrap a soft cloth around the Lid and store it upside down over the Cooking Pot. 15 ENTRETIEN (SUITE) RANGEMENT 1. Débrancher l’appareil de la pri
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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. Cooked rice Before cooking, make sure you add enough water is too dry to the Cooking Pot for the total amount of raw rice or not added. 1 completely After cooking, add ⁄ cup water and raise Selector 4 cooked. Lever to WARM M
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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. Steam Check between the Glass Lid and Cooking Pot for escapes foreign substances, including rice kernels that may between prevent the Glass Lid from closing all th
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LIMITED ONE YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY Warranty: This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date. This product warranty covers only the original consumer purchaser of the product. Warranty Coverage: This warranty is void if the product has been damaged by accident in shipment, unreasonable use, misuse, neglect, improper service, com- mercial use, repairs by unauthorized personnel, normal wear and tear, imprope
