User manual TEFAL ULTRAGLISS DIFFUSION

[. . . ] Do not put the appliance directly onto a hot surface, or any other source of heat or flame, as it will cause a failure or danger. Any object or food inserted between these two parts would stop the correct operation. Do not put any food or water into the appliance until the bowl is in place. Do not immerse the body in water nor pour water into it, only into the bowl. [. . . ] If you wish to change the selected cooking time in the event of an error, press cancel. Press Start to begin the cooking process. 3 Rice Cooker 4 EN 1 GB2 5/01/07 9:07 Page 4 Rice Cooking Measuring the ingredients - Max capacity of the bowl The plastic cup is only used for measuring rice and not the water (except when cooking 1 cup of rice). · The graduated markings on the inside of the bowl are given in litres and cups, these are used for measuring the amount of water when cooking rice ­ Fig. If cooking other foods, such as pasta, follow the quantities in the recipes. · The plastic cup provided with your appliance is for measuring rice and the table states the quantity of rice required for the number of servings. For best results, we recommend using ordinary rice rather than `easy cook' type rice which tends to give a stickier rice and may adhere to the base. With other types of rice, such as brown or wild rice, the quantities of water need adjustment see the table below. · To cook 1 cup of white rice (serves 2 small or 1 large portion), use 1 measuring cup of white rice and then add 1 1/2 measuring cup of water. With some types of rice it is normal for a little rice to stick on the base when cooking 1 cup of rice. · The maximum quantity of water + rice should not exceed the 10 cup mark inside the bowl ­ Fig. COOKING GUIDE FOR WHITE RICE IN AUTOMATIC RICE & SLOW COOKER (American long grain, Basmati, Thai) Measuring cups of white rice 2 4 6 8 10 Weight of white rice 300 g 600 g 900 g 1200 g 1500 g Water level in the bowl ( + the rice) 2 cup mark 4 cup mark 6 cup mark 8 cup mark 10 cup mark Serves 3-4 5-6 8 - 10 11 - 14 13 - 17 Approximate cooking time* 14 - 17 min. 30 - 35 min. · Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking except for risotto rice. · On completion of cooking, when the "keep warm" function is selected, stir the rice and then leave it in the rice cooker for a few minutes longer in order to get perfect rice with separate grains. 5 Rice Cooker 4 EN 1 GB2 5/01/07 9:07 Page 6 Slow Cooking Measuring the ingredients · The quantity of ingredients (see recipes for the amounts) should not exceed the 10 CUP mark in the bowl when slow cooking. To slow cook · To select the "slow cooking" mode. When the ingredients have been placed in the bowl and the appliance plugged in, press the "slow cooking" key ­ Fig. When the "slow cooking" light flashes, you can press the "plus" key ­ Fig. If you don't select a cooking time after 5 seconds, the light stops flashing, and the corresponding indicator light remains steady; the cooking time of the appliance is automatically programmed to 60 minutes and the appliance begins cooking. · Select the cooking time: the appliance allows you to program between 60 minutes minimum and 9 hours maximum for the slow cooking mode. Choose the time so as to suit the chosen recipe while the red "slow cooking" light is flashing. The time increases in hourly increments from 60 minutes up to 9 hours maximum. · When the red "slow cooking" light remains steady to begin the cooking process begins Important instructions when slow cooking dried beans and dried peas · If you are preparing a slow cooker recipe which contains dried beans or dried peas, for example red kidney beans or chick peas, they must be soaked in plenty of cold water overnight before cooking them. Drain and rinse them thoroughly, then place in a large saucepan and cover with fresh cold water. Bring to the boil and continue to boil rapidly for 10 minutes, uncovered, then drain before using in Slow Cooker recipes. · Season pulses after cooking as the salt can toughen them during cooking. [. . . ] For the bowl, carefully follow the instructions below : · When putting the bowl into the machine, be careful not to damage the nonstick coating on the dish washer racks. · After being washed several times in the dish washer, to renew the surface, it is recommended to wipe the whole of the inner surface of the bowl with a little vegetable oil on some paper towel. · Make sure you put the bowl back into the Electronic Rice Cooker. 8 Rice Cooker 4 EN 1 GB2 5/01/07 9:07 Page 9 Taking care of the non-stick bowl · To keep the non stick quality of the bowl for as long as possible, it is recommended not to cut food in it. · Use plastic or wooden utensils and not metal ones when stirring or serving food to avoid damaging the bowl surface. [. . . ]