Presto Rice Cooker Rice Cooker User Manual

16-Cup Cool Touch Electric  
Rice Cooker/Steamer  
• Cooks white and brown rice to perfection every time.  
• One-touch control for easy operation.  
• Automatically switches to keep-warm mode when cooking is  
complete.  
• Steams vegetables and cooks rice at the same time for added  
convenience.  
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2011 by National Presto Industries, Inc.  
InstructIons  
This is a  
Listed appliance. The following important safeguards are recommended by most portable appliance  
manufacturers.  
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS  
To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage, when using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should  
always be followed, including the following:  
1. Read all instructions.  
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.  
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or the rice cooker base in water or other liquid.  
4. To avoid electrical shock, cook only in the provided removable pot. Never exceed the “MAX” fill level.  
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.  
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.  
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or in the event the appliance malfunctions or has been  
damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the Presto Factory Service Department for examination, repair, or  
adjustment.  
8. To avoid steam burns, keep hands and face away from the steam vent during use. In addition, use extreme caution  
when opening the cover during and after cooking.  
9. Never hold down the one-touch control. Holding the control down will damage the unit.  
10. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.  
11. Do not use outdoors.  
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.  
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.  
14. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.  
15. To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet.  
16. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOlD USE ONly.  
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5. Make sure the exterior of the rice pot is dry and clean. Then place the pot into the cooker base so it is centered and the  
bottom is in direct contact with the heating plate (Fig. B). Failure to correctly position the pot may result in the rice  
cooker malfunctioning.  
Important: Never add water to the cooker base or cook without the pot in place.  
6. Close the cover securely and plug the rice cooker into a 120 volt wall outlet.  
7. Press the one-touch control down and the red cook light will illuminate.  
Important: Never hold down the control as this will damage the unit.  
Caution: During cooking and warming it is normal for steam to escape from the cover vent. To prevent steam burns,  
keep hands and face away from the vent.  
8. When cooking is complete the unit automatically switches to the WARM mode and the amber warm light will  
illuminate.  
Allow rice to stand for approximately 10 minutes before opening the cover to ensure optimum texture and moisture  
levels.  
9. Open cover, gently fluff rice using paddle provided, and serve.  
Caution: Use caution when opening the cover as hot steam will escape and could cause burns.  
Note: The rice pot features a premium nonstick finish for stick-free cooking. To help protect this special surface, use  
the paddle which was included with your rice cooker. Using metal utensils in the rice pot may damage the nonstick  
finish.  
10. Do not leave rice in the pot on the WARM setting for more than 8 hours. Always unplug the rice cooker when the unit  
is not in use.  
wHITE RICE COOKING CHART  
APPROxIMATE  
wHITE RICE  
wATER MARKING  
(inside removable pot)  
APPROxIMATE  
COOKING TIME*  
(minutes)  
RAw wHITE  
RICE  
lIQUID  
MEASUREMENT  
COOKED RICE  
yIElD  
(6 ounce cup)  
2 rice scoops  
4 rice scoops  
6 rice scoops  
8 rice scoops  
2 line  
4 line  
6 line  
8 line  
19 ounces (560 ml)  
32 ounces (940 ml)  
45 ounces (1320 ml)  
57 ounces (1700 ml)  
19 to 21  
20 to 25  
24 to 30  
29 to 34  
4 cups  
8 cups  
12 cups  
16 cups  
BROwN RICE COOKING CHART  
APPROxIMATE  
COOKED RICE  
yIElD  
BROwN RICE  
APPROxIMATE  
RAw BROwN  
RICE  
lIQUID  
MEASUREMENT  
wATER MARKING  
COOKING TIME*  
(inside removable pot)  
(minutes)  
(6 ounce cup)  
2 rice scoops  
4 rice scoops  
6 rice scoops  
8 rice scoops  
2 line  
4 line  
6 line  
8 line  
19 ounces (560 ml)  
33 ounces (990 ml)  
49 ounces (1440 ml)  
64 ounces (1890 ml)  
31 to 36  
39 to 43  
43 to 48  
48 to 53  
4 cups  
8 cups  
12 cups  
16 cups  
The rice measuring scoop provided is equal to 180 ml or 6 ounces.  
The maximum capacity for this rice cooker is 16 cups of cooked rice. Do not place more than 8 rice scoops of uncooked  
rice into the unit at one time.  
*Cooking times may vary depending on household voltage. The higher the voltage the shorter the cooking time; the lower  
the voltage the longer the cooking time.  
To Steam Food:  
1. When steaming only, pour 2 rice measuring scoops of water into the rice pot.  
2. Make sure the exterior of the rice pot is dry and clean and then place the pot into the cooker base. Fill steaming basket  
with desired food. Position the filled basket onto the rim of the rice pot.  
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3. Close the cover securely and plug the rice cooker into a 120 volt wall outlet.  
4. Press the one-touch control down and the red cook light will illuminate. Refer to the steaming chart below for  
approximate steaming times and set a timer for the suggested time.  
Caution: During cooking and warming it is normal for steam to escape from the steam vent in the cover. To prevent  
steam burns, keep hands and face away from the vent.  
5. Once the suggested time is up, carefully open the cover to check for doneness. If cooking is complete, unplug the rice  
cooker.  
6. Using hot pads, immediately lift the removable rice pot out of the rice cooker and set on a heat resistant pad. Remove  
food from steaming basket.  
To Cook Rice and Steam Food Simultaneously:  
When cooking rice and steaming food at the same time, do not cook more than 5 scoops uncooked rice.  
1. Place the desired amount of rice and recommended amount of water into the rice pot. Refer to the “To Cook Rice”  
instructions on pages 2 and 3 and begin cooking rice as directed.  
2. Refer to the steaming chart below for steaming times. Only those foods that have steaming times similar to the  
cooking time for the amount of rice being prepared should be placed in the rice cooker at the same time as the rice.  
For best results, foods with shorter cooking times should be added toward the end of the rice cooking time, so they are  
done at the same time as the rice.  
3. Place the desired food into the steaming basket. Open the cover, being careful to avoid escaping steam, and place  
the filled basket onto the rim of the rice pot. Close the cover securely and set a timer for the suggested steaming time  
(refer to the chart below).  
4. Once the suggested steaming time is up, carefully open the cover and check for doneness. If cooking is complete,  
using hot pads, carefully lift the steaming basket out of the pot.  
5. If additional cooking time is needed for the rice, close the cover and allow the rice to continue cooking until done.  
When the rice is finished cooking the unit will automatically switch to the WARM mode and the amber warm light  
will illuminate.  
6. Do not leave rice in the pot on the WARM setting for more than 8 hours. Always unplug the rice cooker when the unit  
is not in use.  
STEAMING CHART  
Food may be steamed while the rice is cooking. Steam foods together that have similar cooking times. When not cooking  
rice, use 2 rice measuring scoops of water for steaming.  
VEGETABlES  
Asparagus  
SUGGESTED STEAMING TIME*  
12 – 15 minutes  
Broccoli florets  
10 – 12 minutes  
Cabbage, cut into 1½ to 2-inch wedges  
Carrots, baby cut  
12 – 16 minutes  
18 – 22 minutes  
Cauliflower florets  
12 – 15 minutes  
Green beans  
17 – 22 minutes  
Spinach  
8 – 10 minutes  
Squash (yellow, zucchini), ¼-inch slices  
9 – 11 minutes  
FISH/POUlTRy  
Fish, 1-inch thick  
14 – 16 minutes  
10 – 12 minutes  
20 – 25 minutes  
Shrimp  
Chicken, boneless chicken breasts  
*Cooking times may vary due to the maturity of the vegetables as well as the size of the pieces. Cook the vegetables the minimum amount of  
time indicated if you prefer your vegetables crisp. If you prefer your vegetables soft, cook the maximum amount of time indicated.  
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HElPFUl HINTS  
• If desired, white rice may be rinsed in cold water prior to cooking. Rinsing makes rice less sticky by removing some  
of the starch. Rinse rice in another bowl or colander until water is clear. Brown rice, which has the bran intact, does  
not benefit from rinsing.  
• Like other rice cookers, the cooked rice that is in contact with the bottom of the rice pot will have a light brown,  
crust-like appearance. This is normal. This brown crust may be minimized with white rice if you soak the rice prior to  
cooking.  
• Rice can be flavored by using a combination of water and broth or broth alone. If broth is substituted for water, use the  
same amount of broth as you would water.  
• Brown rice requires more water and takes longer to cook than white rice. For your convenience the rice pot has water  
markings for both white and brown rice. Be sure to use the correct markings for the type of rice being cooked.  
• Different rices cook up moister and softer than others. In addition, firmness of the rice is a matter of personal  
preference. Water amounts may be adjusted to achieve desired texture. Try adding (for softer rice) or reducing (for  
firmer rice) water in 2 tablespoon increments for each scoop of rice cooked until the rice is to the desired moisture  
level. Never exceed the “MAX” fill level.  
• To prevent loss of steam and heat, do not open the rice cooker during cooking. The exception is when it is necessary to  
add food for steaming.  
• For flavorful rice pilafs or casseroles, sauté your favorite chopped veggies with desired spices in a small amount  
of vegetable oil in a skillet until veggies are translucent and tender. Follow steps 3 and 4 of the “To Cook Rice”  
instructions (see pages 2-3), add the sautéed veggies, and proceed with steps 5 through 10.  
• A kitchen timer is very helpful if you want to know approximately when the rice will be ready to serve. Simply set the  
timer for the maximum cooking time and add 10 minutes for the warming period.  
• The rice paddle fits into the rice paddle holder for convenient stirring, serving, and storing. Insert the paddle so the  
indented scoop side is towards the rice cooker.  
CARE AND ClEANING  
1. Remove plug from wall outlet and allow rice cooker to cool completely before cleaning.  
2. Remove the rice pot. Wash it in warm water and a mild detergent. Rinse and dry thoroughly. The rice pot may be  
washed in a dishwasher; however, because it is made of anodized aluminum, the outside of the pot will discolor due to  
the caustic nature of the dishwashing detergent. Do not use steel wool scouring pads or abrasive cleansers on the rice  
pot or on the rice cooker base.  
Important: Always make sure the rice pot is completely dry before placing it back into the rice cooker base. Placing a  
wet rice pot into the rice cooker may damage the unit and cause it to malfunction.  
3. The steaming basket, measuring scoop, and rice paddle may be washed in a dishwasher or in hot, soapy water.  
4. Wipe the inside of the cover and the interior and exterior of the rice cooker base with a soft, damp cloth. Dry  
thoroughly with a soft cloth. DO NOT IMMERSE RICE COOkER BASE IN WATER OR OTHER LIqUID.  
5. Remove the condensation collector on the side of the base (Fig. D); it collects  
condensation from the rice cooker cover when the cover is opened after cooking.  
Squeeze the sides together and carefully pull the collector out and empty any  
moisture that has collected. Wash the collector and reinsert it into the rice cooker  
base.  
Vent slots  
Steam vent  
Note: At times there may be no moisture or very little moisture in the collector.  
The amount of moisture will depend on how much condensation is remaining on  
the cover when it is opened.  
Condensation  
collector  
Squeeze  
6. After each use, pull the steam vent out of the rice cooker cover.  
sides  
While holding the vent in both hands, turn the cap counterclockwise to  
disassemble it from the vent chamber. Wash the cap and chamber in hot, soapy  
water. Do not remove the rubber disk from the bottom of the vent chamber.  
Fig. D  
7. Reassemble the cap portion to the vent chamber. Reinsert the vent into the rice  
cooker cover so the vent slots are towards the outer edge of the cooker.  
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CONSUMER SERVICE INFORMATION  
If you have any questions regarding the operation of your Prestoappliance or need parts for your appliance, contact us by  
any of these methods:  
• Call 1-800-877-0441 weekdays 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Central Time)  
• Write: NATIONAL PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.  
Consumer Service Department  
3925 North Hastings Way, Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703  
When contacting the Consumer Service Department, please indicate the model number and the date code for the rice  
cooker. These numbers can be found on the bottom of the rice cooker base.  
Please record this information:  
Model Number ________________ Date Code _______________ Date Purchased ____________________________  
Inquiries will be answered promptly by email, telephone, or letter. When emailing or writing, please include a phone  
number and a time when you can be reached during weekdays if possible.  
Any maintenance required for this product, other than normal household care and cleaning, should be performed by our  
Factory Service Department. Be sure to indicate date of purchase and a description of defect when sending an appliance  
for repair. Send appliances for repair to:  
CANTON SALES AND STORAGE COMPANy  
Presto Factory Service Department  
555 Matthews Dr., Canton, MS 39046-0529  
The Presto Factory Service Department is equipped to service all PRESTOappliances and supply genuine PRESTOparts.  
Genuine PRESTOreplacement parts are manufactured to the same exacting quality standards as PRESTOappliances  
and are engineered specifically to function properly with its appliances. Presto can only guarantee the quality and  
performance of genuine PRESTOparts. “Look-alikes” might not be of the same quality or function in the same manner.  
To ensure that you are buying genuine PRESTOreplacement parts, look for the PRESTOtrademark.  
PRESTOlimited warranty  
This quality PRESTOappliance is designed and built to provide many years of  
satisfactory performance under normal household use. Presto pledges to the original  
owner that should there be any defects in material or workmanship during the first year  
after purchase, we will repair or replace it at our option. Our pledge does not apply to  
damage caused by shipping. To obtain service under the warranty, return this PRESTO  
appliance, shipping prepaid, to the Presto Factory Service Department. When returning a  
product, please include a description of the defect and indicate the date the appliance was  
purchased.  
We want you to obtain maximum enjoyment from using this PRESTOappliance and  
ask that you read and follow the instructions enclosed. Failure to follow instructions,  
damage caused by improper replacement parts, abuse or misuse will void this pledge.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which  
vary from state to state. This is Presto’s personal pledge to you and is being made in place  
of all other express warranties.  
NATIONAl PRESTO INDUSTRIES, INC.  
Eau Claire, WI 54703-3703  
Form 72-967B  
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