Kenwood RC405 Mode D'emploi page 3

3 Transfer the rice to the inner bowl
and level the surface of the rice. Add
sufficient cold water to the
corresponding level marked on the
bowl e.g. to cook 3 cups of rice,
place the washed rice into the inner
bowl and then fill with water up to
the 3 cup level.
models
capacity capacity
RC405/407
RC410/417
You may find that for your own
personal taste you need to slightly
adjust the amount of water added.
For a softer rice add a little more
water, and for a firmer rice a little
less water.
4 Transfer the inner bowl to the rice
cooker ensuring that there is no rice
or any moisture on the outside of the
bowl.
5 Cover with the lid, ensuring that the
vent hole in the lid is situated away
from the operator.
6 Fit the detachable cord to the rice
cooker and then connect the
appliance to the power supply.
Depress the control lever to the
COOK position and the cook light
will glow.
7 Once the rice is cooked, the
appliance will automatically switch to
the WARM position and the keep
warm light will glow. Leave the
appliance on this setting for at least
15 minutes without lifting the lid.
8 Carefully lift the lid and allow any
condensation to drip into the rice
cooker. Use the spatula provided to
fluff up the rice which is then ready
to eat. Replace the lid as quickly as
possible. Consume the stirred rice
within 1 hour.
min max
3 cups 7 cups
3 cups 10 cups
9 Should the inner bowl be lifted whilst
the cooker is in operation, the
appliance will automatically switch to
WARM. To re-commence cooking,
replace the bowl and reset the
control button to COOK.
10 After use, switch off and remove the
plug from the power supply.
to cook vegetables
1 Pour the required quantity of water
into the inner bowl. The amount of
water affects the length of steaming
time and you should refer to the list
for guidance.
2 Place the food to be steamed in the
steaming basket and place the
steaming basket on the top of the
inner bowl. Vegetables should be
thoroughly cleaned and peeled as
required.
3 Cover with the lid and switch on the
appliance, as directed for cooking
rice.
4. Once all the water has steamed
away, the appliance will automatically
switch to warm and the light will
glow.
5 When removing the steaming
basket, hold the handles using heat
resistant gloves.
6 It is possible to cook rice and to
steam foods simultaneously. You will
need to experiment to establish
appropriate amounts of water and
cooking time for various
combinations.
3