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ZEST PLUS ™ Rice & Grain Cooker 20 Cup User Manual Welcome Important Safeguards Product Specifications Initial Setup Product, Parts and Accessories Control Panel Initial Test Run Smart Programs Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Warranty Contact Information...
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Welcome to the world of Instant cooking. Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen. Having families ourselves, we developed the Instant Zest Plus to allow ™ ™ busy families and professionals alike to cook healthy, delicious meals more easily and in less time.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using your appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATING APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. Always operate the appliance on a horizontal surface that is level, stable, and non-combustible.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 11. Do not use any accessories or attachments not authorized by Instant Brands Inc. The use of attachments not recommended by the ™ manufacturer may cause a risk of injury, fire or electric shock. 12. For household countertop use only. Do not use outdoors. Not for commercial use.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS 23. Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking. Hot steam will escape and may cause scalding. Keep hands and face at a safe distance when opening the cooker. 24. Rice should not be left in the inner cooking pot with the Keep Warm function on for more than 12 hours.
Product Specifications 20 Cups 6.61 lbs. in: 11.3 L × 11.26 W × 11.34 H Zest Plus 20C 860 W 120 V / 60 Hz 5 Litres 3 kg cm: 28.7 L × 28.6 W × 28.8 H Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Initial Setup • Read all the Important Safeguards before using the appliance. Failure to read and follow the Important Safeguards may result in damage to the appliance, property damage or personal injury. • Remove all packing material from in and around the appliance. •...
Product, Parts and Accessories Zest Plus Rice & Grain Cooker The Instant Zest Plus automatically perfectly cooks a variety of grains. Before using the Zest Plus, verify that all parts are accounted for. Steam Vent Lid Release Lid Handle Lid Lock...
Product, Parts and Accessories Zest Plus Rice & Grain Cooker Accessories Inner Pot Steamer Tray Rice Spoon Measuring Cup Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Control Panel Your Zest Plus features an intuitive control panel with status indicators and an LED display to help make cooking quick and easy. Zest Plus Rice & Grain White Oatmeal Rice Brown Barley Rice Cous Quinoa Cous Mixed Bulgur...
Smart Program Settings Standby Mode When the rice and grain cooker is plugged in, the display shows OFF to indicate that it is in Standby mode. You may select a Smart Program when in Standby mode. Cancel Press Cancel to stop a Smart Program at any time. The rice and grain cooker returns to Standby mode and the display indicates OFF.
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Smart Program Settings Keep Warm Press Keep Warm to toggle the setting on or off at any time. Keep Warm has 2 modes: • After cooking finishes, the cooker automatically keeps food warm for up to 12 hours. • When selected from Standby mode, the Keep Warm Smart Program keeps any food warm for up to 10 hours.
Status Messages Indicates that no Smart Program is running and the cooker is in Standby mode. Indicates that a Smart Program has been selected but not yet started. Indicates that a Smart Program is running. ( is illuminated.) Display will read On when using the White Rice, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Mixed Grains, Barley, Cous Cous, Bulgur, Risotto Smart Programs only.
Smart Programs The Zest Plus features Smart Programs for cooking of popular rice and grains. For best results, follow grain-to-water ratios as described in Smart Programs and Cooking Ratios. These Smart Programs detect the volume of ingredients in the inner pot and...
Smart Programs Sauté The Sauté Smart Program lightly fries/browns foods using a small amount of oil in the inner pot. Press Sauté to select the Sauté Smart Program. Press Sauté again to toggle between HI (High) and LO (Low) temperatures. Use the −/+ buttons to adjust the cooking time to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Smart Programs Keep Warm The Zest Plus also offers the Keep Warm Smart Program to keep any food warm for up to 10 hours. When in Standby mode, press Keep Warm to select the Keep Warm Smart Program. Press Keep Warm again to toggle between HI (High) and LO (Low) temperatures.
Smart Programs and Cooking Ratios The cooking times and temperatures for all Smart Programs for Automatic Cooking are controlled automatically (according to the volume of ingredients to be cooked) and are not user-adjustable. Smart Grain to Cooking Time Cooking Time Cooking Temperature Program Liquid Ratios...
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Smart Programs and Cooking Ratios Smart Grain to Cooking Time Cooking Time Cooking Temperature Program Liquid Ratios Adjustment User-adjustable Auto LO: 149°F / 65°C Default/Max:12 hrs Keep Warm HI: 176°F / 80°C User-adjustable User adjustable Keep Warm Default/Max: 10 hrs Range: 1hr –...
Initial Test Run Follow these steps to familiarize yourself with the Zest Plus, and to ensure your cooker is operating properly. Depress the lid release button (located on the lid handle) and lift the lid. Remove the inner pot from the cooker base.
Care and Cleaning Clean the cooker after each use. Always unplug the cooker and let it cool to room temperature before cleaning. Never use harsh chemical detergents, scouring pads, or powders to clean any part of the cooker. Allow the cooker to dry completely before further use or storage. Part / Accessory Instruction Cleaning Method...
Troubleshooting Register your product today at instantappliances.com/support/register. Contact Customer Care: 1-800-828-7280 support@instantappliances.com instantappliances.com/#Chat Problem Possible Reason Try This Inspect power cord for damage. Do not use Bad power connection or if the power cord is damaged in any manner. Display remains blank no power.
Instant Brands representative. Limitation and Exclusions The liability of Instant Brands, if any, for any allegedly defective appliance or part shall in no circumstances exceed the purchase price of a comparable replacement appliance. This Limited Warranty does not cover:...
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Warranty Disclaimer of Implied Warranties EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED HEREIN AND TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INSTANT BRANDS MAKES NO WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS OR REPRESENTATIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, BY STATUTE, USAGE, CUSTOM OF TRADE OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO THE APPLIANCES OR PARTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, OR REPRESENTATIONS OF WORKMANSHIP, MERCHANTABILITY, MERCHANTABLE QUALITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR DURABILITY.
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