Cuisinart FRC-1000 User Manual - Page 6

OPERATION REMINDER Your Rice and Grain Multicooker comes with a 6-ounce (12 tablespoons or ¾ cup standard measure) measuring cup. Most recipes in this Instruction & Recipe Booklet are written with the rice/grain measured with the cooker measuring cup. The liquid is measured with a standard liquid measuring cup (1 cup = 8 ounces = 16 tablespoons). Most rice and grains can be cooked to the maximum amount of the Rice and Grain Multicooker (10 rice cooker cups). See cooking charts starting on page 11 for more information. COOKING RICE OR GRAINS 1. Fill cooking pot with desired ingredients (see page 9 for tips and hints on cooking guidelines). 2. Close lid. 3. Using the Selector Knob, scroll to Rice or Grains. 4. Press the center of the Selector Knob to confirm Rice or Grain category. 5. Use the Selector Knob to scroll through Rice or Grain options (e.g. white, brown, small, chewy). 6. When correct option is flashing, use the flashing Start/Stop button to start the cooking program. 7. Sequential lighting will appear on the screen to show unit is in cooking mode. (Countdown timer will appear for last 10 minutes of cooking.) 8. After time has expired, unit will beep 4 times and go into automatic Keep Warm mode for up to three hours (LED Keep Warm will appear on screen). 9. To turn the unit off at any time, press the Start/Stop button. 10. Once you are ready to serve, press the Lid Release button to open the lid. 11. Lift and remove the cooking pot using the stay-cool handles. COOKING "ONE POT" OR BEANS 1. Fill cooking pot with ingredients (see page 10 for tips and hints on cooking guidelines). 2. Close lid. 3. Using the Selector Knob, scroll to One Pot or Beans. Press Knob to confirm, then use Selector Knob to set time. 4. Press Start/Stop button to confirm selection. 5. After time has expired, unit will beep 4 times and go into automatic Keep Warm mode for up to three hours (LED Keep Warm will appear on screen). 6. To turn the unit off at any time, press the Start/Stop button. 7. Once you are ready to serve, press the Lid Release button to open the lid. 8. Lift and remove the cooking pot using stay-cool handles. COOKING RISOTTO 1. Most risotto recipes suggest sautéing aromatics and vegetables as well as toasting the rice. To do so, simply use the Sauté program to prepare as you would on the stovetop. 2. After sautéing, press Start/Stop to return to the Main Menu. Add the remaining ingredients (as directed in the recipe that is being used). 3. Close lid. 4. Using the Selector Knob, scroll to Risotto. 5. Press Start/Stop button to accept selection. 6. Sequential lighting will appear on the screen to show unit is in cooking mode. 7. Countdown timer will appear for last 15 minutes of cooking. At this time, open the lid and stir the risotto. If it is done to your liking, press Start/Stop (or switch to the Keep Warm function). If the risotto needs additional liquid, stir it in at this time (best if the liquid is room temperature). This also allows 6