Hamilton Beach 37536 Use & Care - Page 4

840181301 ENv02.qxd:Layout 1 8/5/10 9:52 AM Page 4 How to Make Rice w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard. Cook only in removable cooking pot. Never place water or food directly into the base. BEFORE FIRST USE: Wash cooking pot following Cleaning instructions; dry thoroughly. PLASTIC RICE-MEASURER INFORMATION 1. Do not throw away the plastic rice-measurer that came with your unit. This is an important tool in using your rice cooker successfully and its size is standard in the rice industry. One rice-measurer cup does not equal one standard U.S. cup (plastic rice-measurer is 6 oz./180 ml or approximately 3/4 U.S. cup). When directed to use "1 cup" for either rice or water, this means use one full, level rice-measurer cup. Most rice package directions are listed in terms of rice-measurer cups. 2. The most important detail when cooking rice is the ratio of rice to water. A good general ratio is two parts water to one part rice (please see illustration below). If for some reason you lose or misplace the plastic rice-measurer, measure BOTH rice and water using a standard U.S. cup-your rice will turn out just as well. To prevent overflow and/or overheating, do not exceed the 10-Cup Line when both rice and water are added to cooking pot. Rice Water 1 2 3 4 Add desired amount of uncooked rice to pot; Carefully place cooking pot straight down on base. Make sure cooking pot is securely then fill with water to corresponding water line. seated by rotating the pot left and right. NOTE: Make sure bottom of cooking pot is not Example: For 3 cups of rice, add 3 level rice- bent or warped, or it will not conduct heat correctly. measurer cups of rice, and then add water to the "3" line. Do not exceed 10-Cup fill line. 4