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• Makes 6 cups of cooked rice
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• Removable Teflon cooking pot
• See-through glass lid
• Extra wire cooking rack for vegetables
3 Cup Cool-Touch
Rice Cooker
USE AND CARE GUIDE
MODEL TRC3TCT
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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: A risk of fire and electrical shock exists in all electrical appliances and may cause personal injury or death. Please follow all safety instructions. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions BEFORE USE. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or the Main Housing
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Additional Important Safeguards CAUTION: THIS APPLIANCE GENERATES HEAT AND ESCAPING STEAM DURING USE. PROPER PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN TO PREVENT THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRES OR OTHER DAMAGE TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner’s Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use. If this appliance begins to
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords are available from local hardware stores and may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is required, special care and caution is necessary. Also the cord must be (1) marked with an electrical rating of at least 125V. and 10 A., 1250 W., and (2) the cord should be arranged so that
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COOK Product Diagram NOTE: Product may vary slightly from illustration. 11. 12. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 13. 14. 6. 10. 7. 8. 9. 1. Lid Handle 8. Yellow POWER/READY (P/N 21762TM) Light 2. Glass Lid Assembly 9. Red COOK Light (P/N 21772TM) 10. Rice Cooking Selector 3. Steam Hole Lever 4. Wire Cooking Rack 11. Heating Plate (P/N 20117TM) 12. Thermostat 5. Non-Stick Cooking Pot 13. Rice Scoop (P/N 21773TM) (P/N 21774TM) 6. Cool-Touch Main Housing 14. Rice Paddle 7. Power Cord (P/N 21775TM) with Polarized
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Important Information ® READ BEFORE USING YOUR TOASTMASTER AUTOMATIC RICE COOKER FOR THE FIRST TIME. Read all instructions. Wash Cooking Pot, Wire Cooking Rack, Glass Lid, Rice Scoop and Rice Paddle in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry well. Never immerse Main Housing in water. Never place liquid in the Main Housing. Place it only in the Cooking Pot. Never try to force the Rice Cooking Selector Lever to stay in the COOK mode after it has moved up to the POWER/READY mode unless more l
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General Information About Rice Grains (including rice) are finally getting the attention they deserve as they move into the nutritional spotlight. The new USDA dietary recommendations highlight grains as an essential part of a healthy, whole foods diet. With their impressive fiber, complex carbohydrates and protein content, they are, without a doubt, some of Mother Nature's most perfect foods. Rice has been cultivated for centuries and has become a food staple in many homes. There are many ways
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Types of Rice Brown Rice has a chewy texture and a nutty flavor. The cooking time is longer for brown rice than for white rice. Because some of the hull is left on brown rice, it has more fiber than white rice. Plain brown rice and basmati brown rice are available. White Rice is often called regular rice and is available in several varieties: arborio, basmati, jasmine, pearl and polished. Interestingly, Wild Rice is not really a rice, but an aquatic grass. It is usually more costly than rice, a
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Instructions For Use Cooking White Rice The charts on page 10 list the types of rice that can be made in the ® Toastmaster Automatic Rice Cooker. Use the ingredient amounts listed for the various types of rice. We do not recommend using instant rice. 1. Wash all removable parts before using, see Cleaning Instructions on page 13. 2. Remove the Cooking Pot from the Rice Cooker. Measure 3 level Rice Scoops of dry white rice into a large bowl. A 3/4 cup (180 ml) Rice Scoop is included with your Rice
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6. Replace the Glass Lid. CAUTION: Do not operate the Automatic Rice Cooker without replacing the Glass Lid. Burns or other serious injury may occur. 7. Plug the Automatic Rice Cooker into a 120V AC electrical outlet. Press the Rice Cooking Selector Lever down and the red COOK Light will illuminate. The cooking process begins as soon as the Light illuminates. The cooking time depends on the type and amount of rice being cooked. 8. When all the liquid evaporates and the cooking is completed, the
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White Rice Cooking Chart Allow 20 to 25 minutes (depending on the quantity cooked) to cook white rice and other varieties such as: arborio, basmati, jasmine, pearl, and polished. When all the liquid evaporates from the Cooking Pot, the Rice Cooker will automatically shut-off. The yellow POWER/READY Light will illuminate. Amt. of Water Level Amt. of Amount of Approx. No. Raw Rice Vegetable Oil Salt of 1/2 Cup Servings 1 Rice Scoop to 1-cup line 1 tablespoon 1/2 teaspoon 4 2 Rice Scoops to 2-cup
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Steaming Food General Information Keep the Glass Lid on while cooking or steaming food, unless the recipe or chart specially calls for removing it. By removing the Glass Lid unnecessarily, you lose steam and valuable time. If you must remove it to stir or to add an ingredient, have the Rice Paddle or ingredient ready, add it, stir quickly and just as quickly replace the Glass Lid. Using the Wire Cooking Rack to Steam Foods 1. Using a liquid measuring cup, add 1-1/4 cups (10 ounces) of water to
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Fresh Vegetable Steaming Chart Vegetable Amount Suggested Cooking Time Artichoke, Whole 2 small, cut tips off and 25 - 30 min. insert upside down Asparagus 1 lb. 24 - 27 min. Baby Carrots 1 lb. 35 - 40 min. Broccoli 1/2 lb. (2” florets, 1” stems) 25 - 30 min. Brussels Sprouts 1 lb. 25 - 28 min. Cabbage 1/2 small, chunked 45 - 47 min. Cauliflower 1 lb. (3” florets, 1” stems) 25 - 30 min. Green Beans, Whole 1 lb. (tips removed) 30 - 40 min. Potatoes: All-Purpose 2 average size, quartered 30 - 40 m
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User Maintenance Instructions This appliance contains no user serviceable parts. Do not try to repair it yourself. Any servicing requiring disassembly other than cleaning must be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician. Always remember to unplug the unit from the wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Cleaning Instructions Please Note: It is normal to have a brown ‘rice crust’ coating the bottom layer of the Cooking Pot when the rice has finished cooking and steaming.
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Recipes MARINATED VEGETABLE SALAD Serves 8 6 cups cooked jasmine rice, cooled 2 cups (about 8 ounces) sliced fresh mushrooms 1-1/4 cups halved cherry tomatoes 1 cup avocado chunks 1 cup sliced olives 1/2 cup chopped red onion 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves Red onion rings, for garnish Combine mushrooms, tomatoes, avocado, olives and onion in shallow dish. Combine vinegar, oil, parsley, salt and
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SPANISH RICE AU GRATIN Serves 4 2 cups cooked brown rice 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped celery 1/3 cup chopped green pepper 1 pound fresh tomatoes, chopped 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded cheddar or soy cheese Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion, celery and pepper until tender-crisp. Add tomatoes, chili powder and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; simmer about 5 minutes to
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MEXICAN RICE PITAS Serves 4 3 cups cooked brown rice 1 teaspoon olive oil 1 small red onion, sliced into thin rings 1/2 cup whole kernel corn 1/2 cup sliced ripe olives 1/2 cup barbecue sauce 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 4 whole wheat pita rounds, halved and warmed 8 lettuce leaves 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped Cook onion in oil in large skillet over medium-high heat until tender. Add rice, corn, olives, barbecue sauce, lime juice, cumin and
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Trouble Shooting Symptom Possible Solutions No Indicator Make sure the Automatic Rice Cooker is plugged in. Lights are Check between the Cooking Pot and heating plate illuminated. for any foreign substances. Be sure the area is clean. Make sure the Cooking Pot is in the Main Housing. Water overflows Do not add more water than called for on during cooking. the charts. Make sure Glass Lid is in place and steam hole is clean before cooking. Cooked rice is Before cooking, make sure you put enough t
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Symptom Possible Solutions Rice is scorched. Check between the Cooking Pot and heating plate for any foreign substances. Be sure the area is clean. Be sure to wash the Cooking Pot after each use. Be careful not to add easily-scorched ingredients such as sugar to the rice before cooking. If none of these Trouble Shooting solutions are successful, contact our Consumer Service Dept. at 1 (800) 947-3744 for further advice. 3 Cup Cool-Touch Rice Cooker Use and Care Guide 18.
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