Cooking Rice
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Wash the inner cooker, lid and accessories in warm, soapy water before using them for the first time.
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Dry the cooker, lid and accessories with a clean kitchen towel.
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Measure the amount of rice desired in the unit's designated measuring cup. Remember that 1 full cup of uncooked rice yields 2 cups of cooked rice.
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Rinse the rice in a colander until the water runs clear.
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Pour the rinsed rice into the inner cooker and add water up to the appropriate water measurement line, depending on how much cooked rice is desired. For example, for 1 cup of cooked rice, fill to level 1; for 2 cups of cooked rice, fill to level 2, for 3 cups of cooked rice, fill to level 3.
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Insert the inner cooker into the outer unit, secure the lid and plug in the power cord.
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Press the "Cook Switch" button and the power light will go on, indicating the unit is heating.
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Lift the lid and stir the rice with the provided paddle once the cooker switches automatically to the "Keep Warm" mode. Allow the rice to cook for 5 to 10 additional minutes and then serve.
Using the Steamer
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Add the preferred amount of water and insert the steam tray into the inner cooker.
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Place the meat or vegetables on top of the steam tray.
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Insert the inner cooker into the outer unit and secure the lid. Plug in the unit, press the "Cook Switch" button and the power light will go on, indicating the unit is heating.
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Steam the food for approximately 5 to 25 minutes, depending on the food and desired level of doneness.