Westinghouse 29330057 Use and Care Manual
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1. remove the chamber by pressing on the sides of the plastic cover and removing by pulling outwards Clean by running the plastic cover under warm running water Dry thoroughly and replace by pushing the cover back into the groove on the rice cooker body To clean the inside of your rice cooker ensure it has cooled down Use a damp cloth to clean the inside removing remaining food and moisture Dry thoroughly To clean the main body of the rice cooker wipe the exterior including the lid with a damp cloth NEVER immerse any part of the main body in water or liquid Polish the exterior of the rice cooker with a dry soft cloth HELPFUL HINTS Try using beef poultry or vegetable stock instead of water for more flavorful rice Experiment with different kinds of rice Your rice cooker is perfect for many kinds of rice including Wild Rice blends Jasmine Rice Brown Rice and Basmati Rice Rinsing your rice washes away excess starch and makes fluffier rice Don t wash flavored or enriched rice it will wash away flavors and valuable nutrients Do not open lid during cooking or cook with lid open Heat and moisture will escape and affect the final outcome Always ensure that the outside of your rice bowl and the inside of the rice cooker body are clean and dry before starting any cooking mode When cooking rice ensure that the rice is well distributed around the rice bowl to allow for even cooking Pag2. surface 11 Extreme caution must be used when moving any appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids 12 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven 13 Do not operate Rice Cooker Steamer in water or under running water Page 3 SAFETY INFORMATION 14 To reduce the risk of electric shock cook only in removable container Do not immerse the container in water 15 Always attach plug to appliance first then plug cord into wall outlet To disconnect turn any control to OFF then remove plug from wall outlet SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS POWER SUPPLY CORD 1 A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord 2 If the power supply cord is too short do not use an extension cord Have a qualified electrician or serviceman to install an outlet near the appliance 3 If it is absolutely necessary to use longer cord sets or an extension cord extreme care must be exercised a The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord must equal to or be greater than the electrical rating of the appliance The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally b The extension cord should be a grounding 3 wire cord NOTE Neither Westinghouse nor the dealer can accep
3. on the inside of the rice bowl that matches the number of scoops of rice you have used For example if you are using 8 scoops of rice add enough water to reach the 8 mark in the rice bowl under SCOOPS These markings correspond to the included measuring scoop not to the standard measuring cup amounts To ensure that your rice cooker does not boil over never pour water into the rice bowl exceeding the MAX level marking on the side of the rice bowl Page 7 SET UP amp USE USING STANDARD MEASURING CUP Refer to the cooking instructions on the package of rice you are using Follow the ratio and adjust according to suit your preferences Alternatively use the marking under CUPS on the inside of the rice bowl as a guideline Measure the desired quantity of rice with a measuring cup 160 mL 8 oz Rinse the rice in cold water if required and put into the rice bowl Add cold water filling to the corresponding marking on the inside of the rice bowl that matches the number of cups of rice you have used For example if you using 4 cups of rice add enough water to reach the 4 mark in the rice bowl under CUPS CUPS NOTE Always add rice to the bowl before adding water otherwise you will have too much water To ensure that your rice cooker does not boil over never pour water into the rice bowl exceeding the MAX level marking on the
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5. 20V AC 60Hz only outlet 6 Press the STEAM button The word STEAM should appear in the top right of the screen Press the C button to start the cooking process and the steam indicator light should engage The C light will stop flashing and the time will begin Page 10 to count downwards The Steam function has a default cooking time of 5 minutes 0500 NOTE If you wish to change the default time see the heading Changing the Default Time pg 12 7 When the cooking is complete the rice cooker will automatically switch into a Warm mode The word WARM will automatically appear in the bottom left of the display The time will start to count upwards to a maximum time of 90 minutes 9000 To turn off the Warm feature press the C button To remove steamed foods open the lid being careful to avoid steam Remove food with spatula You may remove the steamer basket but never remove the rice bowl unless the rice cooker power button has been placed in standby mode and the unit is unplugged Always wear protective oven mitts when touching hot surfaces such as the steamer basket or rice bowl A CAUTION Be sure to clean the condensation chamber on the side of the rice cooker body after each use To clean remove the chamber by pressing on the side of the plastic cover and removing by pulling outwards Clean by running the plastic cover under warm running water Dry thoroughly and replace by pushi
6. ARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS MITED TO THE DURATION OF THE WARRANTY K Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long the warranty lasts In these cases the above exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Obtaining Service To obtain service product literature supplies or accessories please call 1 855 855 0294 to create a ticket for exchange repair Please make sure to provide the date of purchase model number and a brief description of the problem Our customer service representative will contact you or send detailed return instructions W Appliance Co does not warrant that the appliance will work properly in all environmental conditions and makes no warranty and representation either implied or expressed with respect to the quality performance merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose other than the purpose identified within this user s manual W Appliance Co has made every effort to ensure that this user s manual is accurate and disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred Information in this user s manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of W Appliance Co W Appliance Co reserves
7. Press the MENU button until the word SOUP appears in the top left corner of the screen Press the Q button to start the cooking process The power indicator light should engage and the time will begin to count down The Soup function has a default cooking time of 10 minutes NOTE If you wish to change the default time see the heading Changing the Default Time pg 12 6 When cooking is complete the rice cooker will automatically switch into a warm mode The word WARM will automatically appear in the bottom left of the display The time will start to count upwards to a maximum time of 90 minutes 9000 To turn off the Warm feature press the D button Page 11 SET UP amp USE HOW TO PREPARE DIFFERENT FOODS When you have chosen your desired cooking time press the 1 to start cooking AT TH E SAM E T M E NOTE If at the end of your cooking time e Two different types of food can be cooked at the same time For example you can cook rice at the bottom in the rice bowl and fish on the top in the steamer basket Use regular amounts of water to cook your food is not sufficiently cooked simply reset the rice cooker and restart the appropriate cooking program the rice However some vegetables TI PS FOR US NG TH E like broccoli Brussels sprouts and WARM MODE potatoes require an additional 500 mL 2 cups of water e For best results we advise you to select two recipes for which the c
8. S Removable Rice a BOWI not shown eren ienga Digital Display Detachable Cord 5 Digital hack von variate nar dansataateaSdetank Control Panel o Steamer Basket CONTROL PANEL e Power Button Turns the rice cooker Standby mode and Heat On when using any cook setting SOUP ACE STEAM Time Button Allows you to adjust the default time of the various cooking settings e Rice Button Programmed to cook rice with a default time of 50 minutes e Menu Button Allows you to choose between Warm Reheat Soup and Steam settings Steam Button Programmed to steam vegetables or dumplings with a default time of 5 minutes Page 6 SET UP amp USE OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS RICE DIRECTION It is advised that you carefully rinse your rice before cooking Do not rinse flavored or enriched rice or if the package clearly states not to rinse Rinse under cold running water in a strainer until the water runs clear Do not rinse the rice in the rice bowl as you may damage the non stick coating To measure rice use the included markings in the rice bowl CUPS Standard 8 oz measuring cup SCOOPS Included measurement cup CUPS SCOOPS Es USING THE INCLUDED MEASUREMENT SCOOP Measure the desired quantity of rice with the included measuring scoop Rinse the rice in cold water if required and put into the rice bowl Add cold water filling to the corresponding marking under Scoops
9. TY INFORMATION DANGER Immediate hazards WARNING Hazards or unsafe CAUTION Hazards or unsafe which WILL result in severe practices which COULD result in practices which COULD result in personal injury or death severe personal injury or death minor personal injury IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following 1 Read all instructions carefully 2 Do not touch hot surface Use handles or knobs 3 To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord plug or base in water or other liquid 4 To avoid possible accidental injury this appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals without certain disabilities 5 Unplug from outlet when to in use and before cleaning Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts 6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way or is not operating properly Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination repair or adjustment 7 The use of accessory attachments is not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause fire electric shock or injury and voids warranty 8 Do not use outdoors 9 Do not use the Rice Cooker Steamer for anything other than its intended use 10 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
10. User Manual Rice Cooker MODEL WRC301S 1 READ these instructions carefully before installing and operating the rice cooker Keep them for further reference 2 Record in the space below the SERIAL NO found on the nameplate on your rice cooker and retain this information for future reference SERIAL NO Please save sales receipt for warranty W Westinghouse INNOVATION YOU CAN BE SURE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INFORMATION Important Safety Instructions aioe nie ANAN aae 3 Electric Requirement SET UP amp USE Grounding Instructions 5 Before First Use 5 Parts amp Features s ence x r A PAN 6 Operation Instructions 7 Using The Reheat Function ternes ressens seesnneaneessees pasit woman M How To Prepare Different Foods At The Same Time svesesesssssesssssunsssssrisst 12 Changing The Default Time E Tips For Using The Warm Mode T TROUBLE SHOOTING amp WARRANTY Before You Call For Service a P EEEE 14 Customer Service iA Gain a an aee TA Troubleshooting E V Limited Warranty A ET E E Le PRODUCT REGISTRATION Thank you for purchasing our Westinghouse product This easy Model number to use manual will guide you in getting the best use of your rice cooker Serial number Remember to record the model and date code They are on a label on the bottom of the rice cooker Date of purchase Staple your receipt to your manual You will need it to obtain warranty service Page 2 SAFE
11. When the cooking is complete the rice cooker will automatically switch into a Warm mode This feature will keep your rice or food at serving temperature The word WARM will automatically appear in the bottom left of the display The time will start to count upwards to a maximum time of 90 minutes 9000 To turn off the Warm features press the CD button After cooking fluff the rice with spatula close lid and keep in the Warm mode for 10 minutes Any excess moisture will be absorbed during that time Fluff rice again and use the spatula to serve This technique results in better tasting fluffier rice Always turn off the rice cooker before removing rice bowl Always wear protective oven mitts when touching the bowl A CAUTION e When opening always open lid from face to avoid steam burns Handle the rice bowl carefully e Scratching or denting the bowl might cause unsatisfactory performance e Before using be sure that the outside of the rice bowl is clean and dry Be sure that the heat sensor in the center on the inside of the base is clean dry and cool e If you would like to begin another cook cycle after your cook mode is completed you must ensure that the heat sensor on the inside of the base is clean dry and cool Beginning a cook cycle with a cool heat sensor will ensure your rice cooker will cook properly If you wish to cool down the heat sensor quickly remove the rice bowl from the unit and leav
12. a to stir rice Close the lid after cooking and allow to remain on Warm mode for 10 30 minutes as needed The bottom layer of rice is Excess starch Rice should be rinsed thoroughly browned caramelized before cooking Page 14 TROUBLESHOOTING amp WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Westinghouse brand is used under license Any repair replacement or warranty service and all questions about this product should be directed to W Appliance Co at 1 855 855 0294 from the USA or Puerto Rico W Appliance Co warrants to the original purchaser that the product will be free from defects in material parts and workmanship for the period designated for this product The warranty commences the day the product is purchased and covers up to a period of 1 year 12 months for labor 1 year 12 months for parts manufacturing defects only carry in service W Appliance Co agrees that it will at its option replace the defective product with either a new or remanufactured rice cooker equivalent to your original purchase during the warranty period Exclusions This warranty does not apply to the below 1 If the appearance or exterior of the product has been damaged or defaced altered or modified in design or construction 2 If the product original serial number has been altered or removed or cannot be readily determined 3 If there is damaged due to power line surge user damage to the AC power cord or connec
13. e 13 TROUBLESHOOTING amp WARRANTY BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE IF THE RICE COOKER FAILS TO OPERATE A Check to make sure that the rice cooker is plugged in securely If it is not remove the plug from the outlet wait 10 seconds and plug it in again securely B Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker If these seem to be operating properly test the outlet with another appliance IF NONE OF THE ABOVE SOLVES THE PROBLEM CONTACT A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN DO NOT TRY TO ADJUST OR REPAIR THE RICE COOKER YOURSELF CUSTOMER SERVICE IMPORTANT DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE If you have a problem with this product please contact the W Appliance Co Customer Satisfaction Center at 1 855 855 0294 DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE MODEL AND DATE CODE REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshoot your problem by using the chart below If the rice cooker still does not work properly contact W Appliance Co customer service center or the nearest authorized service center Customers must never troubleshoot internal components TROUBLE POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE REMEDY Rice is too dry hard Not enough water added before Depending on how dry the rice is after cooking cooking process add to 1 cup of water to rice and stir Close lid and press the button to start cooking process Repeat as necessary until rice is soft and moist Rice is too moist soggy Excess moisture Use spatul
14. e the lid open Allow the unit to cool down while you are preparing the food or rice for your next cook cycle The cool down process may take up to 30 minutes to complete Page 9 SET UP amp USE STEAM DIRECTIONS To steam vegetables dumplings and other foods use the steamer basket included with your rice cooker 1 Prepare the food to be steamed and place into the steamer basket Please note the larger the pieces or vegetables are the longer it will take to cook 2 Fill the rice bowl with a sufficient amount of water You should fill the bowl according to how long you will be using the Steam function If you are using the Steam cycle for a short amount of time use less water never less than 1 cup 250 mL under CUPS or 1 5 under SCOOPS If you are using a longer amount of steam time use more water never more than 6 scoops 4 cups Filling over the 6 marking under SCOOPS 4 under CUPS will result in the possibility of overflowing while in the steam cycle The amount of water used to fill the rice bowl will affect the cooking time it is advised you experiment by using the Steam setting with different amounts of water before you find an amount that suits your personal preference 3 Place the steam basket into the rice bowl The steam basket will sit near the top of the rice bowl with the water underneath 4 Close rice cooker lid The lid should click into place 5 Plug cord into a 1
15. keep your food warm for longer than the 90 minute default time press the menu button until the word WARM appears in the bottom left portion of the LCD screen Press the C button to engage another Warm cycle Please note we do not recommend using the Warm feature for longer than 2 hours CLEANING AND CARE It is advised that you clean your rice cooker and all of the used accessories after each use Ensure the rice cooker is unplugged before cleaning NEVER clean the rice cooker while it is still plugged in Do not use harsh or abrasive cleansers on any part of the rice cooker Do not immerse the main body in water Remove the rice bowl and the steamer basket cif used from the main body Wash these items in warm soapy water along with the spatula and measuring scoop Do not use any scouring pads on the rice bowl as they will damage the non stick coating If rice has baked on the rice bowl and regular washing will not remove it place hot soapy water into the bowl and let it sit After allowing the bowl to soak the rice should be loosened enough to remove If this does not work continue to let the rice bowl soak After every use a residue will build up on the underside of the lid plate To clean wipe the lid silicone vent gasket and the large silicone ring being careful not to remove it with a warm damp cloth Be sure to clean the condensation chamber located on the side of the rice cooker body To clean
16. ng the cover back into the groove on the rice cooker body Refer to the picture located on page 13 SET UP amp USE USING THE REHEAT FUNCTION If at any time you would like to reheat rice and other foods simply follow the instructions below T 2 3 Place the food into the rice bowl Place rice bowl in rice cooker Close the rice cooker lid The lid should click into place Plug cord into a 120V AC 60Hz only outlet Press the MENU button until the word REHEAT appears in the bottom right portion of the LCD screen Press the J button to start the reheating process The I indicator light will stop flashing and the time will start to count downwards from 20 minutes When the reheat cycle is complete the rice cooker will automatically switch into a Warm mode The word WARM will automatically appear in the bottom left of the display The time will start to count upwards to a maximum time of 90 minutes 9000 To turn off the Warm feature press the C button NOTE If you are not satisfied with the results of the reheat setting turn the rice cooker off by pressing the 0 button and repeating steps 1 6 above HOW TO REHEAT SOUP 1 Place rice bowl in rice cooker 2 Add soup to rice bowl Add additional liquids as necessary and stir contents with a wooden or plastic spoon 3 Close lid until it clicks into place 4 Plug cord into a 120V AC 60hz only outlet 5
17. ooking times are approximately the same NOTE The cooking times for all functions stated are only approximate and vary depending on quantities and personal taste Follow the cleaning instructions located at the back of this manual after each use CHANGING THE DEFAULT TIME e When steaming and cooking soup you may want to use a longer cooking period than those preset as Default settings To increase the Default time first choose the Steam or Soup Setting You may change the default time for the SOUP and STEAM modes only Press the button will increase the cooking time STEAM cooking time increases by 1 minute increments up to 30 minutes SOUP cooking time increases by 5 minute increments up to 60 minutes Page 12 Make sure the rice cooker is the only electrical appliance operating under one circuit A low voltage may cause the rice cooker to not switch to the Warm mode when the cooking cycle is complete If there is too much water added to the rice bowl in relation to the amount of rice the rice cooker may stall a few minutes after the cooking cycle is complete before entering the Warm mode The rice cooker is taking steps to ensure the rice is perfectly cooked without the addition of excess water during that time If you are cooking just a small quantity of rice less than 3 SCOOPS 2 CUPS we do not recommend using the Warm mode Serve small quantities of rice right after stirring If you need to
18. side of the rice bowl RICE TO WATER MEASUREMENT CHART Please note that these are only suggested ratios Different types of rice require different ratios of rice to water It is advisable to adjust the ratios to suit your own tastes and preferences TYPE OF RICE AMOUNT OF WATER COOKED YIELD 250 mL 8 oz cups Long Grain White Rice 4 scoops rice 6 scoops rice up to 4 scoops mark up to 6 scoops mark makes 10 cups makes 14 cups Basmati Rice 4 scoops rice 6 scoops rice up to 4 scoops mark up to 6 scoops mark makes 11 cups makes 14 cups Brown Rice 4 scoops rice up to 6 scoops mark makes 10 cups NOTE Brown rice produces a greater volume when cooked than other varieties approximately three to four times the volume To prevent sputter and overflow it is recommended that you do not cook more than 4 scoops of brown rice Page 8 SET UP amp USE COOKING RICE 1 Place water and rice in rice bowl 2 Place rice bowl in base 3 Close rice cooker lid The lid should click into place 4 Plug cord into a 120V AC 60Hz only outlet Ensure that the detachable plug is firmly seated into the socket located on the back of the rice cooker 5 The word RICE should appear in the top centre of the screen Press the button to start the cooking process The C light should stop flashing and the time display will start counting downwards from 5000 50 minutes
19. t any liability for damage to the product or personal injury resulting from failure to observe the electrical connection procedures Page 4 SET UP amp USE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded It is equipped with a 3 wire detachable cord with grounded plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded NOTE Improper use of the grounded wire can result in a risk of electric shock Consult a qualified electrician if necessary Do not attempt to defeat this safety features by modifying the plug ave BEFORE FIRST USE Carefully unpack the Rice Cooker and remove all packaging materials To remove any dust that may have accumulated during packaging wipe the interior of rice bowl spatula steam tray and measuring scoop of the Rice Cooker with warm soapy water Do not immerse the Rice Cooker base in water or any other liquid Wipe the exterior of the Rice Cooker with a clean damp cloth Allow to dry thoroughly Do not use harsh detergents or abrasive cleansers NOTE When you turn on your new Rice Cooker for the first time it may emit a slight odor for approximately 10 minutes This is normal on first use The odor is harmless and should not reoccur after initial heating Page 5 SET UP amp USE PARTS amp FEATURES Stay Cool Lid e Spatula Holder and Handle e Lid Release Button Condensation _Base METOE EEIE NE EE EEEE Collector
20. tion to improper voltage source 4 If damage is due to general misuse accidents or acts of God 5 If repair attempts are done by unauthorized service agents use of parts other than genuine parts or parts obtained from persons other than authorized service companies 6 On units that have been transferred from the original owner 7 On products that have been purchased as refurbished like new second hand in a As ls or Final Sale terms 8 To products used in a commercial or rental setting 9 To products used in settings other than ordinary household use or used other than in accordance with the provided instructions O To damages for service calls for improper installations 1 To glass parts and other accessory items that are included with the unit 2 Transportation and shipping costs associated with the replacement of the unit 3 Food loss for loss due to product failure or delay in service repair or replacement 4 Service calls to instruct you how to use your rice cooker 5 Service calls to repair or replace the house fuse reset the circuit breaker or correct the wiring in the house REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CUSTOMER W Appliance Co SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW ANY IMPLIED W
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