Breville RC3 - Rice Cooker & Steamer Manual

Product safety

This product can be used by children aged 8 years and above, and persons who require supervision, provided:

• they are familiar with the hazards associated with the product, and,
• they receive instruction by a competent person on how to safely use the product.

Children must not play with the product. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be done by children unless they are aged 8 or older and are supervised.
Never fill the appliance above the MAX marking.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by one of exactly the same type available from the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Please read these instructions before operating the appliance and retain them for future use.
This appliance generates heat during use. Adequate precaution must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, scalds, fires or other damage to persons or property caused whilst in use or during cooling.
Never use this appliance for anything other than its intended use. This appliance is for household use only. Do not use this appliance outdoors.
Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the plug or switching on the appliance.
Always use the appliance on a stable, secure, dry and level surface.
This appliance must not be placed on or near any potentially hot surfaces (such as a gas or electric hob).
Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped, if there are any visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
Ensure the appliance is switched off and unplugged from the supply socket after use and before cleaning.
Always allow the appliance to cool before cleaning or storing.
Never immerse the body of the appliance or power cord and plug in water or any other liquid.
Never let the power cord hang over the edge of a worktop, touch hot surfaces or become knotted, trapped or pinched.
Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
Beware of escaping steam when opening the lid of the appliance.

Parts

1. Cook/keep warm selector switch
2. Cook light
3. Keep warm light
4. Handles
5. Non-stick removable bowl
6. Steaming tray
7. Glass lid
8. Serving spoon holder
9. Removable mains lead
10. Serving spoon
11. Measure

Due to our policy of continuous improvement, the actual product may differ slightly from the one illustrated in these instructions.

Before first use

Make sure your rice cooker is switched off and unplugged from the mains supply socket before cleaning. Never immerse the base of the cooker body, cord or plug in water or any other liquid.
Before using your rice cooker for the first time, wash the steaming tray, removable bowl and glass lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not use harsh abrasives, chemicals or oven cleaners.
Using a damp cloth or sponge, wipe the exterior and interior of the cooker body. Use a mild detergent solution. Dry thoroughly.

Positioning

Position the rice cooker on a dry, flat, secure, heat resistant surface close to a mains supply socket.
Leave a clear space of at least 100mm (4") all around the rice cooker and keep it as far back from the edge of the work surface as possible.
Do not position the rice cooker underneath anything such as a shelf or cupboard, and place away from curtains, wall coverings, or other flammable materials and never cover. Apart from the possible risk of fire, the steam given off by the cooking process may mark or damage anything above the cooker.
Place your rice cooker close to a wall socket. When connected, ensure that the power cord does not overhang the work surface or is positioned where it might be caught accidentally.
Provide adequate ventilation when using the rice cooker.

Using your rice cooker

Cooking rice

Make sure your rice cooker is switched off, unplugged at the mains supply socket and is fully cooled before assembling or disassembling. During use the glass lid, removable bowl and cooker body will get very hot. Always handle with care and use oven gloves.
Always check that the rice is thoroughly cooked before serving.

1. Place the removable bowl inside your rice cooker's base. Ensure the bowl is positioned correctly before continuing.
2. Use the supplied measure to measure the required quantity of rice into a container for washing. For accuracy, always fill the measure with rice until it is level with the surface of the measure. Don't use heaped measures. For quantities see the rice cooking guide.
3. Wash the rice thoroughly under cold running water. This will remove the excess starch from the rice and produce better results when cooking. Add the washed rice to the removable bowl.
4. Using the supplied measure, add the required quantity of water to the removable bowl. Make sure that the bowl is not filled above the maximum level marking. Spread the rice evenly across the bottom of the bowl.
5. Place the glass lid onto the removable bowl.
6. Plug your rice cooker into a suitable mains supply socket. The keep warm light will illuminate.
7. Move the cook/keep warm selector switch to the down (cook) position. The cook light will illuminate.

When the cooking time has elapsed, move the cook/keep warm selector to the up (keep warm) position. The keep warm light will illuminate.
When the cooking time has elapsed, your rice is not quite done. Rice benefits from a 'boilsteam' method of cooking. Allow your rice to stand for 10-15 minutes in your rice cooker with your cooker switched to the keep warm setting before serving.
After the rice has rested for 10 to 15 minutes, remove the lid and stir the rice gently with the serving spoon. If the rice is not done, re-cover and let it stand in the keep warm mode until it is ready. Do not leave your rice cooker on the keep warm setting for longer than one hour.
If your rice cooker is left unattended, it will automatically switch to the keep warm mode.

After use
After use, unplug your rice cooker from the supply socket. Your rice cooker does not switch off automatically.

Using your rice cooker to steam vegetables

Make sure your rice cooker is switched off, unplugged at the mains supply socket and is fully cooled before assembling or disassembling. During use the glass lid, removable bowl, steamer tray and cooker body will get very hot. Always handle with care and use oven gloves.
Always check that the vegetables are thoroughly cooked before serving.

1. Place the removable bowl inside your rice cooker's base. Ensure the bowl is positioned correctly before continuing.
2. Use the supplied measure, add a minimum of 3 measures of water and a maximum of 6 measures of water. Don't under or over fill your rice cooker as it may be damaged.
3. Fit the steamer tray. Add the vegetables to the steamer tray. Make sure that some of the steam holes in the steamer tray remain uncovered to allow the steam to penetrate the vegetables. Don't overfill the steamer tray otherwise the vegetables may be unevenly cooked.
4. Place the glass lid onto your rice cooker.
5. Plug your rice cooker into a suitable mains supply socket. The keep warm light will illuminate.
6. Move the cook/keep warm selector switch to the down (cook) position. The cook light will illuminate.

Unless your recipe states otherwise, avoid removing the lid before the cooking time has elapsed. Removing the lid unnecessarily will result in a loss of steam and the cooking time will need to be extended.
Steam the vegetables for the appropriate time. For cooking times see the steam cooking guide.
If your rice cooker is left unattended, it will automatically switch to the keep warm mode. If further steaming is required ensure there is sufficient water in the bowl. Add more water or stock as required and replace the steaming tray and glass lid. Move the cook/keep warm selector switch to the down (cook) position. The cook light will illuminate.

After use
After use, unplug your rice cooker from the supply socket. Your rice cooker does not switch off automatically.

Rice cooking guide

Rice quantities

The quantites and cooking times in these tables are for use only with the supplied measure.

White rice

Brown rice

Tips

• Add a little extra water for fluffier rice and a little less water for firmer rice.
• Some rice varieties may require more water for cooking, such as wild rice. Follow the directions on the packet or use the brown rice cooking table.
• Due to the additional water needed to cook brown rice, some starchy water bubbles may be visible during cooking. For best results, thoroughly wash the rice before cooking and keep warm for 10-15 minutes after cooking to absorb the remaining moisture.

Steaming guide

Connection to the mains supply

This appliance must be earthed.
This appliance is fitted with either a moulded or rewirable BS1363, 13 amp plug. The fuse should be rated at 5 amps and be ASTA approved to BS1362.
If the fuse in a moulded plug needs to be changed, the fuse cover must be refitted. The appliance must not be used without the fuse cover fitted.
If the plug is unsuitable, it should be dismantled and removed from the supply cord and an appropriate plug fitted as detailed below. If you remove the plug it must not be connected to a 13 amp socket and the plug must be disposed of immediately.
The wires of the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN/YELLOW = EARTH
BLUE = NEUTRAL
BROWN = LIVE
The wire which is coloured GREEN/YELLOW must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is marked with an E or by the earth symbol () or coloured GREEN or GREEN /YELLOW.
The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in your plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.
If any other plug is used, a 5 amp fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or at the distributor board.

Plug should be BS1363 approved Fit a 5 Amp Fuse

Ensure that the outer sheath of the cable is firmly held by the clamp

After sales service

These appliances are built to the very highest of standards. There are no user serviceable parts. Follow these steps if the unit fails to operate:

1. Check the instructions have been followed correctly.
2. Check that the fuse has not blown.
3. Check that the mains supply is functional.

If the appliance will still not operate, return the appliance to the place it was purchased for a replacement. To return the appliance to the Customer Service Department, follow the steps below:

1. Pack it carefully (preferably in the original carton). Ensure the unit is clean.
2. Enclose your name and address and quote the model number on all correspondence.
3. Give the reason why you are returning it.
4. If within the guarantee period, state when and where it was purchased and include proof of purchase (e.g. till receipt).
5. Send it to our Customer Service Department at the address below:

Customer Service Department
Jarden Consumer Solutions (Europe) Limited
Middleton Road
Royton
Oldham
OL2 5LN, UK.
Telephone: 0161 621 6900 Fax: 0161 626 0391
e-mail: info@pulse-uk.co.uk