comfee CRS5010BS Programmable Digital 5L Rice Cooker Manual

comfee CRS5010BS Programmable Digital 5L Rice Cooker Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please read the instructions carefully before use the machine. Please properly retention of the instructions for your future reference.

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Welcome
Inside you’ll find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your Rice Cooker properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your appliance.

These instructions may not cover every possible condition of use, so attention to safety details is required when operating and maintaining this product.

CAUTION

This appliance is not intended for use by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been provided with 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.
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with national wiring regulations.

Welcome

You are about to see how quick, easy, and delicious heathy eating can be!
Please read all the safety information, warnings, and instructional material found in this booklet before getting started. Set your rice cooker on a dry, level suface. Then, follow the cleaning instructions to prepare your appliance for use. Always clean your appliance before the first use.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the instructions shown here must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instrcutions may cause harm or damage. The level of risk is shown by the following indications.

WARNING

Read all instructions carefully before first use .
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs .
To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the instructions shown here must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instrcutions may cause harm or damage. The level of risk is shown by the following indications.
Use only on a level, dry and heat-resistant surfaces.
To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerst cord, plug or the appliance in water or any other liquid. See instructions for cleaning.
Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
Unplug from oulet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact COMFEE customer service for examination, repair or adjustment.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Comfee housewares may result in fire, electrical shock or injury.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a counter or table.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.
Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing rice, hot oil or other liquids.
Do not touch, cover or obstruct the steam vent on the top of the rice cooker as it is extremely hot and may cause scalding.
Use only with a 120V AC power outlet.
Always unplug from the base of the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.
The rice cooker should be operated on a seperate electrical circuit from other operating appliances. if the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, the appliance may not operate properly.
Always make sure the outside of the inner cooking pot is dry prior to use. If the inner pot is returned to the cooker when wet, it may damage or cause the product to malfunction.
Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking. Hot steam will escape and may cause scalding.
Rice should not be left in the inner cooking pot with the Keep Warm function on for more than 12 hours.
To prevent damage or deformation, do not use the inner cooking pot on a stovetop or burner.
To disconnect, remove the plug form the wall outlet.
Do not use the lid handle to move the cooker when any food is in it.
CAUTION: This appliance is not intended for deep frying foods.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the removable inner cooking pot provided.
Intended for countertop use only.
WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an extention cord.

NOTICE

The failure to follow any of the important safeguards and the important instructions for safe use is a misuse of your rice cooker that can avoid your warranty and create the risk of serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

RECYCLING
The appliance must not be disposed of with household waste, but taken to an authorized waste separation and recycling center.

Short Cord Instructions

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks esulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other); follow the instructions below:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

PARTS AND FEATURES

Inner Cooking Pot
PARTS AND FEATURES
Steam Tray

Measuring Cup

Serving Spatula

Functions Review

Keep Warm
Under the standby mode, ”Keep Warm” button to start the temperature preservation program. Under the “White Rice”, “Brown Rice”, “Saute”, “Oatmeal”, “Quinoa”, “Soup/Stew” and “Steam” mode, Keep Warm mode begins automatically at the end of each cooking program.

Functions Review Delay Start
The Delay Start button allows rice to be ready when needed. Come home to delicious rice ready to eat!

Functions Review White Rice
Press the White Rice button. The White Rice light illuminates and remains lit during the cooking process. When cooking is completed, the rice cooker automatically enters Keep Warm mode.

Brown Rice
This button is ideal for cooking brown rice and other tough-to-cook whole grains to perfection

Oatmeal
Makes a quick and healthy breakfast with no need to stir.

Quinoa
Makes fiber and protein-filled grains for a nutritious meal.

Soup/Stew
This button sets for 2-12 hours for perfectly cooked soups and stews.

Steam
The “Steam” button is perfect for healthy sides and main courses.
Press the Steam button. The Steam light illuminates and the digital display shows the suggested cooking time.

Saute Saute
Saute foods at high temperature, perfect for stir fry, browning foods and much more.

Cancel
Cancel the working function at anytime back to standy mode.

“ － ”
This button is used to decrease the Delay Start, and the cooking time of the “Steam” and “Soup/Stew” function.

“ ＋ ”
This button is used to increase the Delay Start, and the cooking time of the “Steam” and “Soup/Stew” function.

Operating Instructions

Before first use

Read all instructions and important safeguards.
Remove all packaging materials and check that all items have been received in good condition.
Keep plastic bags away from children as they can pose a risk to children. Dispose of properly.
Wash steam vent and all other accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Wipe body clean with a damp cloth.

Standby Mode
After turning-on, the rice cooker will be in a standby mode, “—-” icon will appear on the digital screen.

Delay Mode

The Delay Timer delays the start of cooking programs. The start of the cooking process can be delayed for 1 to 15 hours for White Rice and Oatmeal, and 2 to 15 hours for Brown Rice.
IMPORTANT

To maintain the quality of the rice, it is recommended that you not set the delay timer for longer than 12 hours.
1. Place the ingredients in the cooking pot, place the pot in the rice cooker and close the lid.
2. Select the desired cooking program, this function is valid only for White Rice, Brown Rice and Oatmeal.
3. Press the Delay Start button. The Delay Start display will illuminate and three digits will flash.
4. Press the + and – buttons to set the desired number of hours.
5. Defaultly, the function will automatically enter the Keep Warm mode once cooking is finished. If you don‘t need to enter the keep warm mode, press the ’Keep Warm’ button, and the ’Keep Warm’ light will go off.
6. After 6 seconds, the countdown timer will start and the cooking process will finish when the delay is finished.
7. Once cooking is finished, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to keep warm if the“Keep Warm” light is on.
8. For better results, stir the rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.

White Rice

Cooking Time: Approximately 60 minutes

Press the White Rice button. The White Rice light illuminates.
Defaultly, the function will automatically enter the Keep Warm mode once cooking is finished. If you don‘t need to enter the keep warm mode, press the ‘Keep Warm’ button, and the ‘Keep Warm’ light will go off.
After 6 seconds, the Digital Display shows scrolling led lights.
- The White Rice light remains lit during the cooking process.
When cooking is completed, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to keep warm if the ‘Keep Warm’ light is on.
- The cooking will countdown the final 12 minutes of cook time.
For better results, stir the white rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.

Brown Rice

Cooking Time: Approximately 70 minutes

Press the Brown Rice button. The Brown Rice light illuminates.
Defaultly, the function will automatically enter the Keep Warm mode once cooking is finished. If you don‘t need to enter the keep warm mode, press the ‘Keep Warm’ button, and the ‘Keep Warm’ light will go off.
After 6 seconds, the Digital Display shows scrolling led lights.
- The Brown Rice light remains lit during the cooking process.
When cooking is completed, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to keep warm if the ‘Keep Warm’ light is on.
- The cooking will countdown the final 10 minutes of cook time.
Press the lid release button to open the lid, and then stir well before serving.

Oatmeal

Cooking Time: Approximately 50 minutes

Press the Oatmeal button. The Oatmeal light illuminates.
Defaultly, the function will automatically enter the Keep Warm mode once cooking is finished. If you don’t need to enter the keep warm mode, press the ‘Keep Warm’ button, and the ‘Keep Warm’ light will go off.
After 6 seconds. The countdown timer begins.
- The Oatmeal light remains lit during the cooking process.
- Using caution: To avoid escaping steam, open the lid and stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden spoon.
When cooking is completed, the cooker will automatically switch to keep warm if the ‘Keep Warm’ light is on.

Quinoa

Using the provided measuring cup, add quinoa to the inner pot.
Rinse and Drain rice to remove excess starch.
Fill with water to the line which matches the number of cups of quinoa being cooked.
Place the inner pot into the cooker.
Close the lid securely.
Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
Press Quinoa, press ‘Keep Warm’, if don’t need temperature preservation once cooking is finished.
- After 6 seconds, the cooker will now begin cooking.
- The cooking indicator light will illuminate and the Digital Display shows scrolling led light.
The cooking will countdown the final 12 minutes of cook time.
Once cooking is finished, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to keep warm mode.
For better results, stir the quinoa with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.

Saute

Place the inner pot into the cooker.
Add a thin layer of oil to the inner pot and close the lid securely.
Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
Press the Saute button, then press the “Keep Warm” if don’t need temperature preservation once cooking is finished, then wait 6 seconds the cooking indicator light will illuminate and the display begins a chasing pattern.
After preheated for 2- 4 minutes, open the lid and adding ingredients to be sauted to the inner pot. Stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden utensil to saute evenly.
Add any other called for ingredients and liquid to the inner pot then securely close the lid. After a few minutes, the cooker will automatically switch to simmer mode.
Once the meal has cooked, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to keep warm if the “Keep Warm”light is on.

Steam

Default cooking time：5 minutes
NOTE: The rice cooker comes with a steamer accessory and can be used to steam foods.

Place water in cooking pot.
Place cooking pot in the rice cooker.
Place ingredients in the steamer basket and place basket in cooking pot.
Close the lid of the rice cooker.
Press the Steam button. The Steam light illuminates and the digital display shows the suggested cooking time.
The cooking time can be adjusted if necessary. To adjust the cooking time:
- Press the + button to add time, press the – button to subtract time.
After 6 seconds. The countdown timer begins.
- The Steam light remains lit during the cooking process.
When cooking is completed, the rice cooker automatically enters Keep Warm mode.
The display time begins to decrease when it starts to boil.

Soup/Stew

Place the inner pot into the cooker.
Close the lid securely.
Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
Press the Soup/Stew button. The digital display will show 2:00 to represent 2 hours of Soup/Stew time.
Press (+) or (-) to increase or decrease Soup/Stew time by one hour, up to 12 hours. After 12 hours, it will return back to 2 hours. press the “Keep Warm” if don’t need temperature preservation once cooking is finished.
After setting up cook time then wait 6 seconds, The Soup/Stew cooking begins to work, and the digital screen displays the cook time.
The digital display will countdown in one minute increments from the selected time, and the cooker will automatically switch to keep warm if the the ”Keep Warm” light is on once cooking is completed.

Cancel
Stop the working function back to standy mode at anytime

–

Decrease the steaming time by one minute from 30 minutes to 5 minute.
Decrease the Soup/Stew time by hour from 12 hours up to 2 hours.
Decresse the delay time of “White Rice”,“Brown Rice”and “Oatmeal” in 10 minutes increments by short press , or 1 hour increments by long press.

Increase the steaming time by one minute from 5 minute to 30 minutes.
Increase the Soup/Stew time by hour from 2 hours up to 12 hours.
Incresse the delay time of “White Rice”,“Brown Rice”and “Oatmeal” in 10 minutes increments by short press , or 1 hour increments by long press.

CLEANING

Remove the steam vent.
Remove the condensation collector.
Handwash the inner cooking pot and all accessories or wash them in the dishwasher.
Wipe rice cooker body clean with a damp cloth.
Thoroughly dry rice cooker body and all accessories.
Reassemble for next use.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before calling for service, review the following tips. It may save you time and money.
This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of poor workmanship or defective materials.
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

Problem	TIPS
Rice is too dry/hard after cooking	If your rice is dry or hard/chewy when the rice cooker switches to Keep-Warm, additional water and cooking time will soften the rice. Depending on how dry your riceis, add 1/2 to 1 cup of water and stir through. Close the lid and press the White Rice button. When rice cooker switches to Keep-Warm, open the lid and stir the rice to check the consistency. Repeat as necessary until rice is soft and moist.
Rice is too moist/soggy after cooking	If your rice is still too moist or soggywhen the rice cooker switches to Keep-Warm, use the serving spatula to stir the rice. This will redistribute the bottom (moistest) part of the rice as well as release excess moisture. Close the lid and allow to remain on Keep-Warm for 10-30 minutes as needed, opening the lid and stirring periodically to release excess moisture.
The bottom layer of rice is browned / caramelized	The bottom layer of cooked rice may become slightly browned and/or caramelized during cooking. To reduce browning, rice should be rinsed before cooking to remove any excess starch. Stirring rice once it switches to Keep-Warm will also help to reduce browning/caramelizing

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at your option; however, you are reponsible for all costs associated with with returning the product to us and our returning the product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no l onger available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value-)

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resultinig from accident, alteration, abuse or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gist recipient. Keep tile original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is volid if product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and wave form other than as specified on the label(e.g., 120V ~)
We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to amout of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or conditon is limited to the duration of this written warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. you may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental consequential damages, so tile foregoing limitations may not apply to you.