User manual CUISINART CRC400E

[. . . ] Wash the lid, the steamer basket, the cooking pot, the measuring cup and the spatula in warm, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Read the section on “cleaning and storage” for more information. COOKING RICE, CEREALS AND PULSES Measure about 50 g of rice per person for an accompaniment and 100 g of rice for a main course. Measure the amount of rice using the glass measuring cup and poor into the pot. [. . . ] (See table opposite) Put the food in the steamer basket and place this on top of the inner pot. Place the lid on top, put the On/Off switch into the “I” position and press the control at the base (as described for cooking rice). When the water has evaporated, the appliance will automatically switch to “warm” and the indicator light will turn on. Steaming table The amount of water in the pot determines the cooking time. As a guide, for 160 ml water (1 cup), the cooking time will be about 30 minutes, for 80 ml (1/2 cup), it will be 15 minutes, etc. Food Asparagus Broccoli Carrots Cauliflower Courgettes Green beans Potatoes Peas Leeks Artichoke Fish Shellfish Scallops Shrimp, gambas Hard-boiled eggs Soft-boiled eggs Chicken Sausage, black pudding Chinese ravioli Amount 125 g 200 g 300 g 300 g 300 g 200 g 300 g 200 g 250 g 300 g 300 g 300 g 200 g 300 g 5 eggs 5 eggs 300 g 400 g 200 g Notes In 10 cm lengths Florets Cut in pieces Florets Cut in pieces Whole, fine Cut in half Fresh or frozen In 10 cm lengths Medium sized-hearts Average-sized fillets Cockles, clams, . Fresh Shelled Fresh, medium Fresh, medium Escalopes, filets Fresh, whole Fresh Cups water 50 ml 40 ml 80 ml 80 ml 50 ml 80 ml 100 ml 80 ml 100 ml 100 ml 80 ml 100 ml 60 ml 80 ml 80 ml 40 ml 100 ml 160 ml 80 ml Cooking time 12 min 10 min 15 min 15 min 12 min 15 min 20 min 15 min 20 min 20 min 15 min 20 min 10 min 15 min 15 min 7 min 20 min 30 min 15 min 13 CRC400E IB 7/04/06 15:39 Page 14 4. Answers : the preparation boils over durMake sure the ingredients do not ing cooking?€¢ Cooking time for steaming may vary slightly depending on the size of the food. €¢ If the steaming ends before the food is cooked properly, add some cold water to the inner pot, replace the food and cover. We recommend that you cook food of the same size together for even cooking. €¢ Carefully wash the rice several times in water and drain. €¢ At the end of cooking, when the rice is done and the “warm” setting is on, stir the rice and leave in the automatic cooker a few minutes longer for perfect cooking. €¢ To flavour and add taste to the preparations, add onion, thyme, bay leaves, cloves when cooking white haricot beans, lentils, etc. As long as the cooker is plugged in, the “warm” function stays on. Make sure the appliance is plugged in my rice cooker doesn’t work?And that the pot is in its base, then that the “cook” function is properly engaged. The pot was lifted or taken out while my rice cooker stopped during the appliance was operating. CLEANING AND STORAGE When you have finished cooking, put the On/Off switch into the “O” position, unplug the cord and allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning. €¢ The pot, steamer basket and lid may be washed in warm, soapy water or in the dishwasher. [. . . ] €¢ Stop using the appliance immediately if the cord is damaged. €¢ Any use of accessories not recommended or not sold by Cuisinart® may cause fire, electrocution and risk of injury. • This appliance meets the standards recommended under Directives 89/336/EEC (electromagnetic compatibility) and 73/23/EEC (safety of domestic electrical equipment) , as amended by Directive 93/68/EEC (CE marking). €¢ Only use this appliance for cooking, following the instruction in this booklet. [. . . ]