Black and Decker Rice Cooker RC516 Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:

Product may vary slightly from what is illustrated.

GETTING STARTED

This appliance is intended for household use only.

• Remove all packing material, any stickers, and the plastic band around the power plug.
• Go to www.prodprotect.com/applica to register your product.
• Wash all removable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING. Place the clean, dry cooking pot in the cooking base.
• Select a location where this unit is to be used. Place the unit on a stable, heat resistant surface, free from cloth, liquids and any other flammable materials. Ensure that the unit has enough space all the way around and above it to allow heat to flow without damage to cabinets or walls.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR RICE COOKER

• It is not necessary to preheat the rice cooker before use.
• The cooking bowl gets hot. When in use, always use oven mitts or potholders when touching any outer or inner surface of the appliance.
• During the first few minutes of use you may notice smoke and a slight odor. This is caused by oil that may have been used during manufacturing of the unit and will not impact the performance.
• Do not try to stop the rice cooker from switching to the warm mode.
• As rice cooks, steam will escape through vent in lid. Place glass lid on the rice cooker so the steam vent is facing away from cabinets and walls. Do not place hand over steam vent while rice is cooking; the hot steam may burn.
• Use the plastic serving spoon (or a wooden spoon) to stir and remove rice. Do not use metal utensils that can scratch the nonstick cooking bowl.
• Do not fill the cooking bowl higher than highest water marking measurement.

OPERATING YOUR RICE COOKER

COOKING RICE

1. Measure desired amount of rice with the provided measuring cup and add to the cooking bowl. The maximum amount of dry rice is 8 rice cup measures.
   NOTE: When measuring uncooked rice; do not use a standard 1 cup (8 fluid oz.) measuring cup. A standard rice cup is ¾ cup (6 fluid oz.); the same size as the provided rice measuring cup. One rice cup measure of dry rice will yield 2 standard cups of cooked rice.
2. Rinse the rice with water to remove any excess starch and then drain.
3. For white rice, fill the cooking bowl with water to the line that matches the number of rice cups being cooked. (A) Add butter, oil, or seasonings as desired. See cooking chart in the Helpful Hints section for additional details on water and rice measures for different types of rice.
   
4. Place the cooking pot into the cooking base and then place the lid on the pot.
5. Plug in the appliance; the warm indicator light will automatically illuminate. The appliance will start heating on warm as soon as the cord is plugged into the outlet.
6. Push down the control switch. The cook indicator light will illuminate and the cooking will begin.
7. When the rice is ready, the control switch will flip up and turn to warm.
8. For best results, allow the rice to rest on warm for 15 minutes with the lid in place. This will help further steam the rice. Always stir the rice with the serving spoon before serving.
9. Unplug the appliance when not in use and always allow the rice cooker to completely cool before cleaning.

COOKING SOUPS, STEWS, AND MORE

1. Add ingredients into the cooking bowl.
2. Place cooking bowl into the cooking base, then place the lid on the pot.
3. Plug in the appliance; the warm indicator light will automatically illuminate. The appliance will start heating on warm as soon as the cord is plugged into the outlet.
4. Push down the control switch. The cook indicator light will illuminate and the cooking will begin.
5. If desired, set kitchen timer for cooking time. Manually switch the appliance to warm when the food is ready by pushing up the control switch.
   Note: The rice cooker will not switch to warm until all the liquids are boiled away. For best results, monitor cooking progress closely and do not leave the rice cooker unattended.
6. Unplug the appliance when not in use and always allow the rice cooker to completely cool before cleaning.

STEAMING IN THE STEAMING BASKET

1. Add the cooking bowl to the cooking base and then add 1 ½ cups of water into the cooking bowl; adding seasoning if desired.
2. Place the foods to be steamed inside of the steaming basket and set the steaming basket inside of the cooking bowl. The water within the cooking bowl should not be touching the basket. Cover with lid and always keep lid on while steaming.
3. Plug in the appliance; the warm indicator light will automatically illuminate. The appliance will start heating on warm as soon as the cord is plugged into the outlet.
4. Push down the control switch. The cook indicator light will illuminate and the cooking will begin.
5. Steaming times vary between vegetables and other food types. Begin checking for doneness after initial 5 minutes. See cooking chart in the Helpful Hints section for additional details.
   Note: When steaming vegetables or other foods without rice in the cooking bowl, the unit will not automatically switch to warm.
6. Unplug the appliance when not in use and always allow the rice cooker to completely cool before cleaning.

CLEANING AND CARE

This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service personnel.

CLEANING

Never immerse cooking base in water or other liquids.

1. Always unplug the rice cooker and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Wash cooking bowl and glass lid in warm, soapy water. If food sticks to the cooking bowl, fill with warm, soapy water and allow it to soak before cleaning with plastic scouring pad
   Note: Both the cooking bowl and glass lid are dishwasher safe.
3. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
4. Wipe interior and exterior of the cooking base with a soft, slightly damp cloth or sponge.
   
   Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean the cooking base, as they may damage the surfaces.
5. If water accidentally gets into the switch area or onto the heating plate, allow the rice cooker to dry completely before using.

STORING

Make sure that the appliance is thoroughly cool and dry. Never wrap the cord tightly around the appliance; keep it loosely coiled. Placing the lid on upsidedown for storage can help save space.

HELPFUL HINTS AND TIPS

RICE TIPS

• If rice or other foods start to boil over, remove the lid and stir for a couple minutes. Leaving the lid off for a short period of time will allow some of the liquids to boil off and for the mixture to slightly cool. Place the lid back on the rice cooker and repeat if needed.
• Kosher salt has no impurities and dissolves faster than table salt. If using kosher salt, you may find you want to add a little more than if using table salt. About ¾ tsp. of kosher salt is recommended for each rice cup (5 fluid oz.) of uncooked rice.
• White rice can be stored in an airtight container in a cool dark place for up to one year.
• Brown rice can be stored in an airtight container in a cool dark place for up to six months. Refrigeration or freezing extends its shelf life.
• Try using broth, stock or reconstituted bouillon in place of water for additional flavor. If you do, no additional salt may be necessary.
• Do not keep small amounts of rice in the warm cycle for extended periods of time because it can dry out the rice.
• During cooking, a thin crust may develop on the rice at the bottom of the bowl. If you do not like rice with a crust, you can easily peel it off and discard it.
• Taste/hardness will vary depending on the quality/type of rice and length of time it is cooked. For softer, fluffier rice, add a little more water. For firmer, crunchier rice, use less water.
• If steaming foods and cooking rice at the same time, do not cook more than 2 standard rice cups.
• For other types of grains not listed in the cooking chart, follow package directions.

ADDITIONAL USES FOR YOUR RICE COOKER

Packaged foods: condensed and ready to serve soups, pastas, and stews

• Do not fill bowl above the largest water marking cup level on the cooking bowl.
• For even heating, stir occasionally.
• Always use a kitchen timer. Do not rely on the control switch on the cooker since it is not intended to be an indicator of cooking time for soups and stews.
• Use only boneless meats and poultry that are cut into cubes no larger than 1½ inches. It is not necessary to brown the meats before cooking.
• When cooking rice or pasta in the soup, add additional liquid in the recipe.
• Since most frozen vegetables cook very quickly, it is best to add them at the end of the cooking time. Stir them into the soup or stew and allow the mixture to cook an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
• Choose recipes that will cook in 1 hour or less.
• To make pasta, add 6–7 cups of water to the cooking bowl and bring it to a boil on the cook setting. Add up to ½ lb. of pasta, stir and cover. Cook until noodles have reached desired consistency and drain.

Oatmeal or Hot Cereals

• Steel Cut Oats work best.
• Do not fill bowl more than half way with liquids, as the oatmeal will expand during the cooking process.
• For even heating, stir occasionally.
• When the oatmeal is done, the rice cooker will switch to warm. Please note that this is for well-done oatmeal. If you prefer a different consistency, monitor the cooking process to manually switch to warm for desired results.
• Choose recipes that will cook in 1 hour or less.

If desired, add seasonings and oil or butter with rice before adding water. Allow rice to rest on warm at least 15 minutes before serving.

For other types of grains not listed in the cooking chart, follow package directions.

CHART FOR STEAMED VEGETABLES

Steam using 1 ½ to 2 cups of water, stock, or vegetable broth (cold or room temperature).

CHART FOR STEAMED FISH

Add 1 ½ cups water to rice cooking bowl. Add 1 lemon, thickly sliced, to water. Season fish with lemon juice and Old Bay Seasoning.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If additional assistance is needed, please contact our consumer service team at 1-800-231-9786.

RECIPES

CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP

Servings: 6

Ingredients:
6 cups chicken broth or stock
1/2 lb. boneless chicken breast cut in bite size pieces
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups medium width noodles
3/4 cup diced onion
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. Rotisserie Chicken seasoning

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in cooking bowl in order listed. Place bowl into rice cooker and plug in the appliance; the Warm indicator light will come on. Push down the control switch to Cook. Place the lid on the cooker.

Set kitchen timer and cook for 20 minutes. Test noodles for doneness. Place the lid back on the cooker. If necessary, cook several minutes longer until noodles are tender. Serve immediately.

If desired, serve with hot garlic bread.

SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS

Servings: 4

Ingredients:
1 (24 oz.) jar marinara sauce
2 1⁄2 cups water
1/2 lb. dry spaghetti, broken in half
1 lb. fully cooked, frozen meatballs
2 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 tsp. dried Italian herbs

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in rice cooker bowl.

Place bowl into rice cooker; cover with lid. Plug in rice cooker and push control switch down to cook.

Cook 25 to 30 minutes or until pasta is tender.

Turn rice cooker off and let stand 3 to 5 minutes before serving. If desired, top spaghetti with Parmesan cheese.

SPICED SHRIMP AND RICE

Servings: 6

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (16 oz.) yellow rice mix
2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 bottle (8 oz.) clam juice
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 ½ lb. shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 large onion, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup chopped cilantro
½ tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 ½ cups frozen peas

Directions:

Combine all ingredients, except peas in cooking bowl in order listed. Place bowl into rice cooker and plug in the appliance; the Warm indicator light will come on. Push down the control switch to Cook. Place the lid on the cooker.

Set kitchen timer and cook for 25 minutes. Stir in frozen peas; place the lid back on the cooker and cook an additional 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

Note: One can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes and 1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilies can be substituted for the canned tomatoes with green chilies.

CLASSIC CHICKEN STEW

Servings: 5 (2 cups each)

Ingredients:
1 ½ lbs. boneless chicken cut into 1-inch cubes
2 (10.75 oz) cans condensed cream of chicken with herbs soup
1 cup water
4 medium carrots, cut in 1-inch pieces (about 1 ½ cups)
4 medium red skin potatoes, quartered
3 stalks celery, sliced (about 1 ½ cups)
2 medium leeks, halved and sliced
½ tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
1 ½ cups frozen cut green beans

Directions:

Combine all ingredients, except frozen green beans in cooking bowl in order listed. Place bowl into rice cooker and plug in the appliance; the Warm indicator light will come on. Push down the control switch to Cook. Place the lid on the cooker.

Cook for 45 minutes. Stir in frozen green beans; place the lid back on the cooker and cook an additional 10 minutes. Serve immediately.

TERIYAKI SALMON

Servings: 4

Ingredients:
1 lb. salmon fillets, cut into 4 pieces
1/3 cup teriyaki marinade
1 ( 8 oz.) can mandarin oranges
1 cup snow peas
4 green onions cut in 1-inch pieces
1 tsp. kosher salt
¼ tsp. seasoned pepper
¼ cup toasted sliced almonds

Directions:

Place fillets in shallow baking dish. Pour marinade over all. Turn fish to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Drain oranges, saving liquid. Set oranges aside. Add water to orange liquid to make 1 cup. Pour into rice cooking bowl. Remove salmon from dish and place in steamer basket. Top salmon with snow peas and green onions. Insert steamer basket into rice cooker over rice cooking bowl.

Cover and plug appliance into electric outlet. Push down the control switch to Cook. Cook for 18 minutes. Top salmon with reserved mandarin oranges. Cook 3 minutes longer or until salmon is cooked (min. 145˚F).

Serve over cooked rice and garnish with almonds.

CHILI SHRIMP

Servings: 4

Ingredients:
1 lb. shrimp, shelled and deveined
1 ½ cups thinly sliced yellow squash
1 ½ cups thinly sliced zucchini
1 medium red pepper, seeded and cut into 2-inch strips
2 large cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
¼ tsp. chili powder
¼ tsp. salt
In large bowl, combine all ingredients; toss to blend.

Add 1 ½ cups cold water to rice cooking bowl. Place cooking bowl in rice cooker. Spoon shrimp mixture into steamer basket. Insert steamer basket into rice cooker over rice cooking bowl.

Cover and plug appliance into electric outlet. Push down the control switch to Cook. Cook for 20 minutes or until shrimp and vegetables are tender. Garnish with chopped cilantro and lemon wedges, if desired

STEAMED PORK DUMPLINGS

Servings: 9 (2 dumplings each)

Ingredients:
½ lb. ground pork
1 cup minced bok choy
¼ cup minced green onion
1 tbsp. grated fresh ginger
1 large clove garlic, minced
¼ tsp. pepper
¼ tsp. salt
36 wonton wrappers
3 Tbsp. low sodium soy sauce
1 tsp. rice wine vinegar
¼ tsp. sesame oil
1 medium clove garlic, minced

Directions:

Combine pork, bok choy, green onions, ginger, large minced garlic clove, pepper and salt in large bowl. Blend well.

Place about tablespoon of pork filling in center of 1 wonton wrapper. Lightly moisten edges of wrapper with pastry brush or finger. Fold wrapper in half to form a triangle. Press edges to seal. Repeat process, making about 36 dumplings.

Add 1 ½ cups cold water to rice cooking bowl. Place cooking bowl in rice cooker. Lightly oil steamer basket. Arrange dumplings in basket about ½-inch apart. Insert steamer basket into rice cooker over rice cooking bowl.

Cover and plug appliance into electric outlet. Push down the control switch to Cook. Steam dumplings for 6 minutes or until dumplings are translucent and filling is just cooked through. Repeat with remaining dumplings.

Dipping sauce: In small bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar and sesame oil; set aside.

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

For service, repair or any questions regarding your appliance, call the appropriate 800 number listed within this section. Please DO NOT return the product to the place of purchase. Also, please DO NOT mail product back to manufacturer, nor bring it to a service center. You may also want to consult the website listed on the cover of this manual.

Two-Year Limited Warranty
(Applies only in the United States and Canada)

What does it cover?

• Any defect in material or workmanship provided; however, Spectrum Brands, Inc.'s liability will not exceed the purchase price of product.

For how long?

• Two years from the date of original purchase with proof of purchase.

What will we do to help you?

• Provide you with a reasonably similar replacement product that is either new or factory refurbished.

How do you get service?

• Save your receipt as proof of date of sale.
• Visit the online service website at www.prodprotect.com/applica, or call toll-free 1-800-231-9786, for general warranty service.
• If you need parts or accessories, please call 1-800-738-0245.

What does your warranty not cover?

• Damage from commercial use
• Damage from misuse, abuse or neglect
• Products that have been modified in any way
• Products used or serviced outside the country of purchase
• Glass parts and other accessory items that are packed with the unit
• Shipping and handling costs associated with the replacement of the unit
• Consequential or incidental damages (Please note, however, that some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so this limitation may not apply to you.)

How does state law relate to this warranty?

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state or province to province.

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