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5

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 than 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 

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 outlet and remove the 

power cord, if detachable, from the appliance 

and allow all parts to cool.

•   Do not 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.

•  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 not 

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.

•  Do not leave the Rice Cooker unattended 

when in use.

•  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 instructions provided in this book.

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Summary of Contents for KRC8

Page 1: ...Instruction Booklet Rice Express 8 KRC8 KRC8_IB_B11_FA indd 1 13 07 11 11 03 AM ...

Page 2: ...t 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 ...

Page 3: ...Contents Kambrook Recommends p4 Safety First Your Rice Express 8 Rice Cooker p6 Using Your Rice Cooker p7 Rice Cooking Guide p9 Care and Cleaning p13 Recipes p14 KRC8_IB_B11_FA indd 3 13 07 11 11 03 AM ...

Page 4: ... 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 Never plug in or switch on the Rice Cooker without having the removable cooking bowl placed inside the stainle...

Page 5: ...rotection when using electrical appliances It is advisable that a 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 clean...

Page 6: ...red light indicates that your rice 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 7 Cooking control lever press the lever down to commence 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 10...

Page 7: ...ooked in the rice cooker is 1 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 ...

Page 8: ...atic 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 Fig 2 WARNING To avoid damage to your appliance always ensure that the removable cooking bowl is correctly positioned in the unit and pressed down firmly Fig 3 Fig 3 Do not use a damaged or dented cooking bowl as this may cause the coo...

Page 9: ...king Tables Quantity of uncooked Brown Rice Rice Express 8 measuring cup Cups of water cold tap water Approx Number of 1 cup servings of cooked rice Rice Express measuring cup 2 cups 3 cups 5 4 cups 6 cups 10 6 cups 9 cups 15 Steaming Steamed food retains most of its nutritional value Food may be steamed by placing it on the steaming tray over stock or water and covering with the glass lid Keep th...

Page 10: ...ooking Ensure that not all the steamer holes are covered by food to prevent overflow during steaming Fresh or frozen vegetables may be steamed If steaming frozen vegetables do not thaw first Do not allow water or stock to touch the tray or food Check liquid level occasionally Add more hot water if further steaming is required Always lift the lid away from you to avoid the spurt of steam escaping f...

Page 11: ...cums cut into strips 2 medium 14 16 mins Cauliflower cut into florets 375gm 17 19 mins Celery slice into strips 2 stalk 5 6 mins Corn whole corn cobs 2 small ears 15 17 mins Mushrooms whole unwashed 300gm 8 10 mins Onions cocktail peeled leave whole 6 small 20 25 mins Snowpeas Top and tailed 250gm 4 5 mins Potatoes all purpose whole 4 150 180gm ea 35 40 mins Potatoes new whole potatoes 6 125gm ea ...

Page 12: ...s in shell 12 14 mins Steam until well open Prawns in shell 8 10 mins Steam until pink Scallops 4 6 mins Steam until opaque Poultry Type Time 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 KRC8_I...

Page 13: ...e can damage the non 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 clo...

Page 14: ...d chicken tomato parmesan and basil Allow to stand for 6 minutes 6 Serve with parmesan cheese and basil leaves Tomato 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 cup dry white wine 3 cups chicken stock cup parmesan cheese grated cup zucchini grated 3 tablespoons pine nuts toasted 1 Place oil leek and ...

Page 15: ...M and add eggplant and chicken Allow to stand for 6 minutes 6 Serve with fresh basil leaves and cracked pepper 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 cup swiss cheese grated cup romano cheese grated 2 tablespoons garlic chives thinly sliced 1 Place butter onion and garlic i...

Page 16: ...asabi 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 salmo...

Page 17: ... stirring every 5 minutes 4 Switch the cooking control lever to WARM 5 Serve with fresh coriander Spicy Rice Serve 6 2 cups long grain white rice 2 cups water 1 cinnamon stick 2 cardamom pods 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 removab...

Page 18: ...18 Notes KRC8_IB_B11_FA indd 18 13 07 11 11 03 AM ...

Page 19: ...19 Notes KRC8_IB_B11_FA indd 19 13 07 11 11 03 AM ...

Page 20: ...ort Air Industrial Estate 1A Hale Street Botany NSW 2019 Australia Customer Service Line 1300 139 798 Customer Service Fax 1800 621 337 www kambrook com au Kambrook New Zealand Private Bag 94411 Botany Manukau Auckland 2163 New Zealand Customer Service Line Spare Parts 0800 273 845 Customer Service Fax 0800 288 513 www kambrook co nz KRC8_IB_B11_FA indd 1 13 07 11 11 03 AM ...

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