Kambrook KRC8 User's Manual
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1. KAMBROOK THE SMARTER CHOICE Express 8 E Instruction Booklet KRC8 IB B11 FA indd 1 13 07 11 11 03 AM Important Please retain your instruction book for future use In the event that you need some assistance with your Kambrook appliance please contact our Customer Service Department on 1300 139 798 Australia or 0800 273845 New Zealand Alternatively visit us on our website at www kambrook com au or www kambrook co nz KRC8 IB B11 FA indd 2 13 07 11 11 03 AM Contents Kambrook Recommends oafety First Your Rice Express 8 Rice Cooker Using Your Rice Cooker Hice Cooking Guide Care and Cleaning Recipes KRC8_IB_B11_FA indd 3 p4 p p p9 pl3 pl4 13 07 11 11 03 AM Kambrook Recommends Safety First IMPORTANT Please retain your instruction book for future use At Kambrook we believe that safe performance is the first priority in any consumer product so that you our valued customer can confidently use and trust our products We ask that any electrical appliance that you use be operated in a sensible fashion with due care and attention placed on the following important operating instructions Important Safeguards For Your Kambrook Rice Express 8 Rice Cooker Carefully read all instructions before operating the Rice Cooker for the first time and save for future reference Remove and safely discard any packaging material and promotional labels before using the Rice Cooker for the f2. 1800 621 337 opare Parts 0800 273 845 Customer Service Fax 0800 288 513 www kambrook co nz www kambrook com au KAM B ROO Due to continual improvement in design or otherwise the product you ee purchase may differ slightly from the illustration in this book Issue B11 THE SMARTER CHOICE KRC8 IB B11 FA indd 1 13 07 11 11 03 AM
3. and remove the lid carefully to avoid scalding from escaping steam Do not allow water from the lid to drip into the housing only into the removable cooking bowl Always have the lid locked correctly into position on the Rice Cooker throughout operation of the appliance unless states in the recipe to have it removed The glass lid has been specially treated to make it stronger more durable and safer than ordinary glass however its is not unbreakable If struck extremely hard it may break or weaken and could at a later time shatter into many small pieces without apparent cause Do not touch hot surfaces use oven mitts to remove the removable cooking bowl and steaming tray 13 07 11 11 03 AM Always ensure the power is switched off at the power outlet and the power cord is unplugged from the power outlet before attempting to move the appliance when nof in use and before cleaning or storing Allow all parts to cool before disassembling for cleaning Extreme caution must be used when the appliance contains hot food and liquids Do not move the appliance during cooking The Rice Cooker is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system e Do not leave the Rice Cooker unattended when in use e Do not place anything other than the locking lid on top of the Rice Cooker when assembled when in use and when stored Keep the Rice Cooker clean Follow the cleaning
4. instructions provided in this book Important Safeguards For All Electrical Appliances Carefully read all instructions before operating the appliance and save for future reference Remove and safely discard all packaging material and promotional labels before using the appliance for the first time Fully unwind the power cord before use Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a bench or table touch hot surfaces or become knotted To protect against electric shock do not immerse the power cord power plug or appliance in water or any other liquid unless it is recommended in the cleaning instructions The appliance is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance It is recommended to inspect the appliance regularly Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord plug connector or appliance becomes damaged in anyway Return the entire appliance to the nearest authorised Kambrook Service Centre for examination and or repair Any maintenance other than cleaning should be performed at an authorised Kambrook Service Centre This appliance is for household use only Do not use this appliance for other th
5. measuring cup Express measuring cup Brown Rice Cooking Tables 0 5 0 Quantity of uncooked Cups of water Approx Number of 1 cup Brown Rice Rice Express 8 cold tap water servings of cooked rice Rice measuring cup Express measuring cup Steaming l Place 3 rice measuring cups or steamed food retains most of its Jin E E EAR Ine nutritional value Food may be steamed by placing it on the steaming 2 Place food to be steamed directly tray over stock or water and covering onto the steaming tray and insert with the glass lid Keep the glass lid on into the removable cooking bowl while steaming unless the recipe or Refer to the steaming charts on chart specifically calls for removing the pages 11 and 12 for approximate lid By removing the lid unnecessarily cooking times you lose steam and valuable time KRC8 IB B11 FA indd 9 13 07 11 11 03 AM Rice Cooking Guide continued 3 Place the removable cooking bowl with steaming tray into the cooking body and cover with the glass lid 4 Plug into a 230V or 240V power outlet and then switch on The amber WARM light will illuminate 5 Push the selector lever down to begin to cook The red COOK light will illuminate 6 When cooking is complete remove food NOTE There will only be one light on at a time ie amber for Warming or red for Cooking If further cooking is required ensure sufficient water or stock is in the removable cooking bowl
6. stick surface inside the removable cooking bowl or scratch the cooking body surface Never use metal utensils inside the non stick removable cooking bowl NOTE If rice has cooked onto the bottom of the removable cooking bowl fill the bowl with hot soapy water and leave to stand for approximately 10 minutes before cleaning The cooking body can simply be wiped over with a damp cloth and then dried WARNING Do not immerse cooking 01010 Mero 1dfeo e Ko i plug in water or any other liquid as this may cause electrocution 13 13 07 11 11 03 AM Recipes NOTE Metric cups have been used in all recipes Chicken amp Basil Risotto Serves 6 1 tablespoons olive oil 1 spanish onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic minced 2 cups arborio rice washed 3 cups chicken stock 2 chicken breasts grilled and thinly sliced 2 tomatoes diced 34 cup parmesan cheese grated 2 tablespoons basil leaves shredded l Place oil onion and garlic into the removable cooking bowl of the rice cooker and place the glass lid on 2 Press the selector control lever down to COOK setting Cook for 4 minutes 3 Add rice and cook for a further 2 minutes 4 Add the stock Cook with the lid on for 20 minutes stirring every 5 minutes 5 Switch the cooking control lever to WARM and add chicken tomato parmesan and basil Allow to stand for 6 minutes 6 Serve with parmesan cheese and basil
7. 7 When finished cooking turn the rice cooker off at the power outlet and then unplug Then remove the steaming tray and serve Allow the rice cooker to cool before cleaning WARNING Always lift the lid away from you to avoid the head of the steam escaping from under the lid Hints and Tips for Steaming Vegetables e Smaller pieces will steam faster than larger ones e Try to keep vegetables to a standard size to ensure even cooking e Ensure that not all the steamer holes are covered by food to prevent overflow during steaming 10 KRC8 IB B11 FA indd 10 e Fresh or frozen vegetables may be steamed e If steaming frozen vegetables do not thaw first e Do not allow water or stock to touch the tray or food e Check liquid level occasionally Add more hot water if further steaming is required e Always lift the lid away from you to avoid the spurt of steam escaping from under the lid Hints and Tips for Steaming Fish and Seafood e Season fish with fresh herbs onions lemon etc e Ensure fish fillets are in a single layer and not overlapped e Fish is cooked when it flakes easily with a fork and is opaque in colour Hints and Tips for Steaming Poultry e Select pieces of poultry of a similar size for even cooking e Arrange a single layer if possible to facilitate even cooking e Remove visible fat and skin e Check poultry is cooked by piercing the thickest part of the poultry If th
8. an its intended use Do not use in moving vehicles or boats Do not use outdoors Misuse may cause injury The installation of a residual current device safety switch is recommended to provide additional safety protection when using electrical appliances It is advisable that a KRC8_IB_B11_FA indd 5 safety switch with a rated residual operating current not exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical circuit supplying the appliance See your electrician for professional advice Always turn the appliance to the OFF position switch off at the power outlet and unplug at the power outlet when the appliance is not in use Before cleaning always turn the appliance to the OFF position switch off at the power outlet unplug at the power ouflet and remove the power cord if detachable from the appliance and allow all parts to cool Do nof place this appliance on or near a heat source such as hot plate oven or heaters Position the appliance at a minimum distance of 20cm away from walls curtains and other heat or steam sensitive materials and provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation WARNING Fully unwind the cord before use WARNING Ensure appliance is fully cooled before storing WARNING Hot surfaces during and after use 13 07 11 11 03 AM Your Rice Express 8 Rice Cooker 1 Rice cooker with 8 cup capacity 7 Cooking control lever press 2 Easy clean non stick removable the l
9. e juices run clear it is cooked Vegetables The size and shape of vegetables may call for adjustments If you want softer vegetables allow extra cooking time WARNING Do not allow the removable cooking Te E08 010 Ko AYA 13 07 11 11 03 AM Vegetables Preparation amp Tips Cooking Time Artichoke remove the hard outer 2 medium leaves and stalk Turnips peeled sliced and cutto 350gm 15 17 mins a tee pieces 11 KRC8_IB_B11_FA indd 11 13 07 11 11 03 AM Rice Cooking Guide continued Fish and Seafood Suggestions and Tips Fish fillets 8 10 mins Steam until opaque and easy to flake whole 15 20 mins cutlets 12 14 mins Pouliry Suggestions and Tips Breast Fillet 20 25 mins Place flesh side down Drumstick 30 35 mins Place thickest part to outside of stainless steel steaming tray Thigh Fillet 18 20 mins Place thickest part to outside of stainless steel steaming tray 18 20 mins 12 KRC8_IB_B11_FA indd 12 13 07 11 11 03 AM KRC8 IB B11 FA indd 13 Care and Cleaning switch off at the power point and then unplug Allow all parts fo cool before cleaning Wash removable cooking bowl steaming tray glass lid serving spoon and measuring cup in warm soapy water rinse and dry all parts thoroughly Do not wash the removable cooking bowl steaming tray measuring cup or cooker body in a dishwasher Do nof use abrasive cleaners steel wool or scouring pads as these can damage the non
10. e cooker and place the glass lid on 2 Press the selector control lever down to COOK setting Cook for 4 minutes 3 Add rice and stock and cook with the lid on for 20 minutes stirring every 5 minutes 4 Switch the cooking control lever to WARM 5 Serve with fresh coriander KRC8 IB B11 FA indd 17 Spicy Rice Serve 6 2 cups long grain white rice 2 cups water 1 cinnamon stick 2 cardamom pods 4 teaspoon coriander seeds 1 whole clove 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 teaspoons lemon rind 2 tablespoons mint finely chopped 150g pistachio nuts shelled 1 Place rice water spices juice and rind into the removable cooking bowl of the rice cooker and place the glass lid on 2 Press the selector control lever down to COOK setting Cook for 20 minutes stirring every 5 minutes 3 Switch the cooking control lever to WARM 4 Serve with fresh mint and pistachio nuts 17 13 07 11 11 03 AM Notes 18 KRC8_IB_B11_FA indd 18 13 07 11 11 03 AM Notes 19 KRC8 IB B11 FA indd 19 13 07 11 11 03 AM Kambrook Australia Kambrook New Zealand Building 2 Port Air Industrial Estate Private Bag 9441 1 1A Hale Street Botany Manukau Botany NSW 2019 Auckland 2163 Australia New Zealand Customer Service Line 1300 139 798 Customer Service Line Customer Service Fax
11. ever down to commence cooking bowl cooking The lever will automatically switch up to the WARM setting when the rice is cooked 8 Steaming rack 9 Rice Express 8 measuring cup 3 Glass lid with stainless steel rim which allows you to look at the rice while cooking 4 Cool touch handles 5 Cooking indicator light the red light indicates that your rice 10 Serving spoon cooker is on the COOK setting 6 Keep WARM indicator light the amber light indicates that your rice cooker is ON and has automatically switched to the keep WARM setting KAMBROOK RICE KAMBROOK RIC KRC8_IB_B11_FA indd 6 13 07 11 11 03 AM Using Your Rice Cooker Before First Use Remove any packaging or promotional labels and wash the removable cooking bowl steaming rack glass lid measuring cup and serving spoon in warm soapy water rinse and dry thoroughly Do not immerse the cord or cooking body in water or any other liquid Remove the removable cooking bowl Using the measuring Cup provided measure out the required amount of rice and place into the removable cooking bowl Wash the rice in the cooking bowl with cold water drain this water from the rice and continue this process until the water appears clear Add the required amount of cold tap water Please refer to the Rice Cooking Guide on page 9 for quantities Thoroughly dry the removable cooking bowl exterior NOTE When measuring
12. irst time To eliminate a choking hazard for young children remove and safely discard the protective cover fitted to the power plug of this appliance Do not place the appliance near the edge of a bench or table during operation Ensure the surface is level clean and free of water and other substances Do not operate the Rice Cooker on a sink drain board Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or where it could touch a heated oven Position the Rice Cooker at a minimum distance of 20cm away from walls and provide adequate space above and all sides for air circulation Always operate the Rice Cooker on a stable and heat resistant surface Use the removable cooking bowl supplied with the Rice Cooker Do not use any other bowl inside the housing Do not use a damaged or dented removable cooking bowl If damaged or dented replace bowl before using 4 KRC8 IB B11 FA indd 4 Never plug in or switch on the Rice Cooker without having the removable cooking bowl placed inside the stainless steel housing Do not place food or liquid in the housing Only the removable cooking bowl is designed to contain food or liquid Always ensure the Rice Cooker is properly assembled before operating Follow the instructions provided in this book Never operate the Rice Cooker without food and liquid in the removable cooking bowl Do not touch hot surfaces use oven mitts to remove the lid Liff
13. leaves 14 KRC8 IB B11 FA indd 14 Tomato amp Zucchini Risotto Serves 6 1 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup leek thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic minced 1 cups arborio rice washed 5 tomatoes diced 34 cup dry white wine 3 cups chicken stock 34 cup parmesan cheese grated 4 cup zucchini grated 3 tablespoons pine nuts toasted l Place oil leek and garlic into the removable cooking bowl of the rice Cooker and place the glass lid on 2 Press the selector control lever down to COOK setting Cook for 4 minutes 3 Add rice and cook for a further 2 minutes 4 Add the tomato wine and stock Cook with the lid on for 20 minutes stirring every 5 minutes 5 Switch the cooking control lever to WARM and add parmesan zucchini and pine nuts Allow to stand for 5 minutes 6 Serve with parmesan cheese and pine nuts 13 07 11 11 03 AM Risotto of Smoked Chicken and Eggplant Serves 6 50gm butter 1 cup leek thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic minced 2 cups arborio rice washed 2 cup capsicum diced 4 cups chicken stock 1 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon lime rind 200gm roasted eggplant chopped 300gm smoked chicken breast sliced l Place butter leek and garlic into the removable cooking bowl of the rice Cooker and place the glass lid on 2 Press the selector control lever down to COOK setting Cook for 4 minutes 3 Add rice and cook for a further 2 minutes 4 Add the ca
14. psicum stock turmeric and rind Cook with the lid on for 20 minutes stirring every 5 minutes 5 Switch the cooking control lever to WARM and add eggplant and chicken Allow to stand for 6 minutes 6 Serve with fresh basil leaves and cracked pepper KRC8 IB B11 FA indd 15 Rich Cheesy Risotto Serves 6 40gm butter 1 spanish onion finely diced 2 cloves garlic minced 2 cups arborio rice washed 4 cups vegetable stock 1 teaspoon lemon rind V cup swiss cheese grated Ye cup romano cheese grated 2 tablespoons garlic chives thinly sliced l Place butter onion and garlic into the removable cooking bowl of the rice cooker and place the glass lid on 2 Press the selector control lever down to COOK setting Cook for 4 minutes 3 Addrice and cook for a further 2 minutes 4 Add the stock and lemon rind Cook with the lid on for 20 minutes stirring every 5 minutes 5 Switch the cooking control lever to WARM and add cheeses and allow to stand for 6 minutes 6 Serve with garlic chives and sea salt 15 13 07 11 11 03 AM Recipes continued Sushi Rice 2 cups sushi rice washed 2 4 cups water 1 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoons caster sugar teaspoon salt l Place rice and water into the removable cooking bowl of the rice cooker thoroughly wash rice first 2 Press the selector control lever down to COOK setting Cook with the lid on until the rice cooke
15. r automatically switches to the WARM setting Stir once during cooking 3 Stir through vinegar sugar and salt with the serving spoon 4 Allow to cool and then prepare sushi 16 KRC8 IB B11 FA indd 16 Sushi Rice Suggestions Seaweed Rolls 6 sheets of Nori seaweed Sushi Rice Wasabi paste to taste 150gm smoked salmon thinly sliced Japanese pickled ginger and vegetables Finely sliced cucumber or spring onion 1 Place a sheet of seaweed shiny side down on a sheet of baking paper 2 Spread a portion of the rice over a third of the nori sheet leaving a border 3 Spread a very thin layer of wasabi paste in a narrow line down the centre of the rice Top with a thin strip of salmon then some pickled ginger and vegetables cucumber or spring onion 4 Using the paper as a guide roll up the seaweed to enclose the filling Press to seal the edges 5 Using a very sharp knife cut the roll neatly into 2 5cm pieces 6 Repeat with remaining seaweed and filling Chill until ready to serve TIP Any leftover Sushi Rice can be frozen 13 07 11 11 03 AM Turkish Pilaf Serves 6 60gm ghee spanish onion diced 1 clove garlic minced V teaspoon cardamom ground teaspoon cumin ground 2 teaspoon turmeric teaspoon salt 1 bay leaf 3 cups basmati rice washed 3 cups chicken stock fresh coriander 1 Place ghee onion garlic and all spices into the removable cooking bowl of the ric
16. rice use the measuring cup provided and level off Fig 1 KRC8 IB B11 FA indd 7 NOTE The minimum quantity of uncooked white rice that can be cooked in the rice cooker is Rice Express measuring cup as included Place the removable cooking bowl into the cooking body Place the glass lid into position on top of the removable cooking bowl Plug the appliance into a 230V or 240V power point and switch on To begin cooking push the cooking lever down The cooking indicator light will illuminate red NOTE There will only be one light on at a time red for the COOK setting and amber for the keep WARM setting When cooking is completed the rice Cooker will automatically switch to the WARM setting and the amber WARM indicator light will illuminate When the rice finishes cooking and switches to the WARM setting lift the glass lid and gently stir the rice using the serving spoon For extra soft rice or to absorb any excess moisture replace the lid and allow to sit on the WARM setting for 10 15 minutes Once cooked the rice can be kept on the WARM setting for up to 5 hours without losing its taste However when cooking cup of rice if left on the WARM setting the rice will become dry 13 07 11 11 03 AM Using Your Rice Cooker continued WARNING Always lift the WARNING To avoid glass lid away from you damage to your to avoid steam scalding appliance alwa
17. ys ensure that the removable cooking bowl is correctly Switch off at the power outlet and positioned in the unit and then unplug Use oven mitts to pressed down firmly remove the removable cooking bowl Fig 3 to serve Allow the rice cooker to cool down before cleaning NOTE To stop the automatic keep WARM setting simply switch off at the power point and then unplug Do not interfere with the automatic cooking control lever during the operation Always ensure rice is spread evenly across the bottom of the removable cooking bowl and not heaped to one side Fig 2 Do not use a damaged or dented cooking bowl as this may cause the cooking bowl to sit inside the rice cooker incorrectly NOTE Never use metal utensils inside the removable cooking bowl as they will damage the non stick surface KRC8_IB_B11_FA indd 8 13 07 11 11 03 AM Rice Cooking Guide NOTE The rice cooker rice measuring cup 180ml If you misplace the rice measuring cup any cup including a standard metric cup can be used but it is important that the ratios are abided to Do not leave the rice cooker on the WARM cycle for longer than 5 hours The quantity of water used will depend on the age and strain of the rice as well as personal taste Rice Cooking Tables White Rice Cooking Tables Quantity of uncooked Cups of water Approx Number of 1 cup White Rice Rice Express 8 cold tap water servings of cooked rice Rice
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