Instructions for Presto Rice Cooker

How to Use the Three-Cup Continental Electric CE23201 Continental Rice Cooker
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Athena Hessong
Athena Hessong
Published: Sep 6, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
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  1. Pour 2 cups of rice into the multicooker.

  2. Add 4 cups of water for long-grain white rice or brown rice, but use only 3 ½ cups of water for medium- or short-grain white rice.

  3. Plug in the multicooker, cover and turn the thermostat dial to 250 degrees until the mixture vigorously boils.

  4. Turn the thermostat down until the light turns off, to simmer the rice, but do no turn the dial all the way to off.

  5. Simmer the rice for 15 to 18 minutes for long- and medium-grain white rice, 18 to 23 minutes for short-grained rice and 45 to 50 minutes for brown rice.

  6. Turn the thermostat dial to "Off" and leave the rice covered for five minutes or until the rice absorbs the remaining liquid.

  7. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.

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Athena Hessong

Athena Hessong began her freelance writing career in 2004. She draws upon experiences and knowledge gained from teaching all high-school subjects for seven years. Hessong earned a Bachelor in Arts in history from the University of Houston.

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