Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CRC-400 Cuisinart
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Rice Cooker INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever .
IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces; use handles or knobs. 3. T o protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the Rice Cooker housing in water or any other liquid. If housing falls into liquid, unplug the cord from outlet immediately .
FEA TURES AND BENEFITS 1. Glass Lid w/ Stainless Steel Rim and Steam V ent: See-through glass lid allows you to view the rice while the steam vent helps to prevent splattering. Stainless steel rim accents any kitchen. 2. Steaming T ray: Allows you to steam a variety of foods while the rice is cooking.
3 Allow your rice to rest on the "W arm" Setting for 5 to 10 minutes before serving for best results. Do not remove the cover and peek. • After rice “rests” for 5 to 10 minutes, open Rice Cooker cover and stir rice gently with rice paddle or a wooden spoon.
4 3. Measure desired amount of raw rice with the measuring cup provided. Rinse rice if needed. See “Cooking Rice Chart” for rice to water ratios. 4. Choose one of the following ways to add water or stock for cooking: a. Using the measuring cup provided for rice, measure the appropriate amount of water using standard liquid measuring cup.
5 COOKING CHARTS Cooking Rice Cooking times will vary according to amount and temperature of cooking liquid. The simplest way to cook long grain (converted) white rice is to place rice in Rice Cooking Bowl and add liquids to appropriate line marking. For example, using the rice measuring cup provided, fill cooking pot with 1 cup rice.
6 Steaming V egetables, Poultry , Seafood or Hard Cooked Eggs Place indicated amount of water into the Rice Cooking Bowl. The amount needed will vary according to the type of food being cooked. Arrange foods in a single layer in the steaming tray . V egetables should be cut in similar sizes as indicated.
RECIPES Y our Rice Cooker comes with a 6-ounce (12 table- spoons or 3/4 of a standard 1-cup measure) measuring cup. All recipes in this Instruction & Recipe Book are written using the rice/grain/cereal measured with the Rice Cooker measuring cup. The liquid is measured with a traditional liquid measure (1 cup = 8 ounces = 16 tablespoons).
8 Y ellow Rice and Black Bean Salad This colorful salad is delicious with grilled seafood. Garnish with sliced avocado. Makes 8 cups 1 cucumber , peeled & seeded, cut in 1/4-inch dice 1-1/2 teaspo.
9 Forbidden Rice Salad This black rice was once reserved only for the Emperor , forbidden to all others. Makes about 3 cups (6 servings) 3/4 cup (Rice Cooker) Forbidden Rice 1-1/3 cups (standard liqui.
SIDE DISHES Curried Rice Pilaf with Apricots & Pine Nuts Makes 4 cups (6 to 8 servings) 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1/2 cup chopped onion 1-1/2 teaspoons curry powder 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 2 cups.
11 Confetti Pilaf This mixture of wheat berries and brown and wild rices is finished off with green peas and chopped red bell pepper – the look is wonderfully full of color , and the pilaf is perfect with grilled chicken or fish.
12 ENTRÉES Sun-Dried T omato Pearl Couscous Makes 2 cups (four servings) 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil 3 tablespoons finely chopped onion or shallot 1 cup (Rice Cooker) pearl couscous (also known.
13 Creamy Fontina Risotto with Mushrooms This creamy risotto makes a marvelous side dish or can be served as a first course. Makes 3 cups (serves 6 as a side dish, 4 as a first course) 2-1/2 teaspoons.
14 “Not” Fried Rice A quick and healthy version of that carry-out favorite. Makes 4 cups 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil 3 ounces chicken tender , cut into 1/4-inch pieces 8 medium shrimp, peeled, deveine.
15 Couscous with Shrimp & Scallops Easy enough to be a weeknight entrée. Makes 2 entrée servings 6 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut in half lengthwise 6 ounces bay scallops 2 teaspoons extra.
Lemony Brown Basmati Rice & Chicken T urn this into a vegetarian entrée by substituting canned chickpeas (rinsed and drained) for the chicken. Makes 2 entrée servings 8 ounces boneless, skinless.
17 Jambalaya with Sausage & Shrimp Makes 4 cups 4 ounces smoked chicken or turkey andouille sausage* 8 ounces shrimp, peeled, deveined, cut in half lengthwise Cooking spray 1 teaspoon good quality.
18 W ARRANTY Three-Y ear Limited W arranty This warranty supersedes all previous warranties on Cuisinart ™ Rice Cooker . This warranty is available to con- sumers only . Y ou are a consumer if you own a Cuisinart ™ Rice Cooker that was purchased at retail for personal, family , or household use.
Rice Cooker INSTRUCTION AND RECIPE BOOKLET For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using. Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the kitchen easier than ever .
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