Hamilton Beach Rice Cooker 840120500 User Manual

Rice Cooker and Steamer........................ 2  
USA: 1-800-851-8900  
Canada : 1-800-267-2826  
840120500  
 
1. Determine amount of cooked rice needed. Using cooking  
chart, add recommended measures of rice and water to  
inner pot. Do not exceed max fill line.  
Parts and Features  
1. Cover  
2. Steam Basket  
3. Steam Rack  
4. Inner Pot  
5. Base  
6. Warm/Cook Switch  
7. Rice Paddle  
2. Spray inner pot with cooking oil spray.  
3. Carefully place inner pot straight down into base. Make  
sure inner pot is securely seated into base.  
4. Place cover on inner pot. Plug cord into outlet. The Keep  
Warm indicator light will come on. BUT THE UNIT IS NOT  
COOKING.  
5. Push the switch DOWN to start cooking. The COOK  
indicator light will come on.  
8. 6-ounce (175 ml)  
Plastic Measure  
6. The rice will be done according to the time listed on  
Cooking Chart. The Keep Warm indicator light will come  
on when the rice is finished cooking. The Keep Warm  
feature will continue to keep the rice warm until the unit is  
unplugged.  
7. Use the rice paddle to scoop out the cooked rice. When  
finished, unplug from outlet.  
To Use the Steam Basket  
1. Pour about 2 cups (500 ml) water into inner pot.  
2. Carefully place inner pot straight down into base. Make  
sure inner pot is securely seated into base.  
3. Place food into steam basket and place steam basket on  
inner pot. Cover and plug cord into outlet. The Warm indi-  
cator light will come on.  
To Cook Rice  
There are many types of rice. The amounts and times listed in  
the Cooking Chart refer to uncooked, raw, white rice. You may  
use converted rice but do not use quick-cooking or instant  
rice.  
4. Push the switch Down to start cooking.  
5. Steam will be produced in about 8 minutes. Two cups of  
water will steam for about 30 minutes. When finished  
unplug from outlet.  
USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING COVER AND STEAM  
BASKET. STEAM CAN CAUSE BURNS.  
Standard proportions for cooking rice are 2 parts water to  
1 part rice. Amounts of water can be adjusted to your per-  
sonal preference. For moister rice, use more water. For a  
firmer rice, use less water.  
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To Use the Steam Rack  
1. Pour about 1 cup (250 ml) of water into inner pot.  
2. Carefully place inner pot straight down into base. Make  
sure inner pot is securely seated into base.  
3. Place steam rack in bottom center of inner pot.  
4. Place food on steam rack. Cover and plug cord into outlet.  
The Warm indicator light will come on.  
If you have a question about your product, call our toll-free customer  
service number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and  
series numbers and fill in that information below. These numbers can  
be found on the bottom of your product. This information will help us  
answer your question much more quickly.  
MODEL:_____________ TYPE:_____________ SERIES: ______________  
This warranty applies to product purchased in the U.S.  
or Canada.  
5. Push the switch Down to start cooking.  
6. Steam will be produced in about 8 minutes. One cup of  
water will steam for about 30 minutes. When finished  
unplug from outlet.  
USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING COVER AND STEAM  
RACK. STEAM CAN CAUSE BURNS.  
LIMITED WARRANTY  
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a  
period of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products, one (1) year for Hamilton  
Beach products or one hundred eighty (180) days for Proctor-Silex products from the  
date of original purchase, except as noted below. During this period, we will repair or  
replace this product, at our option, at no cost. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN  
LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR  
ORAL INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT  
EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL,  
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is  
no warranty with respect to the following, which may be supplied with this product:  
glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainer, blades, and/or agitators. This warranty  
extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting  
from abuse, misuse, neglect, use for commercial purposes, or any use not in  
conformity with the printed directions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,  
and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state, or province to  
province. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or  
special, incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not  
apply to you.  
Cleaning the Cooker  
1. Unplug cord from wall outlet.  
2. Wash inner pot, cover, steam basket, steam rack, plastic  
measure and paddle in hot, soapy water. Soaking inner  
pot in hot, soapy water may be necessary. Do not wash  
in dishwasher.  
3. Rinse, dry and reassemble to store.  
If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE  
STORE! Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service please  
have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.)  
4. Wipe base with a soft, damp cloth, or a scrub pad safe  
for all surfaces. Do not clean with abrasive cleansers.  
Warning: To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not  
immerse base in water.  
CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS  
In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900  
In Canada 1-800-267-2826  
HAMILTON BEACH PROCTOR-SILEX,INC.  
263 Yadkin Road, Southern Pines, NC 28387  
PROCTOR-SILEX CANADA,INC.  
Picton, Ontario K0K 2T0  
hamiltonbeach.com or proctorsilex.com  
KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!  
hamiltonbeach.com proctorsilex.com  
840120500  
hamiltonbeach.com.mx proctorsilex.com.mx  
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