INSTANT 20-CUP MULTIGRAIN COOKER ® USER MANUAL
Welcome to your new Instant® Multigrain Cooker! This Instant Multigrain Cooker can help you cook delicious meals more easily and in less time.
CONTENTS Important safeguards 2 What’s in the Box 5 Using your Multigrain Cooker 7 Initial setup 9 Using the lid 10 White or Brown Rice 11 CarbReduce™ 13 Mixed Grains 15 Quinoa 16 Steam 17 Slow Cook 19 Sauté 21 Keep warm 23 Grain cooking table 24 Troubleshooting 25 Cleaning 26 Learn more 27 Warranty 28 CarbReduce™ study 30
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS Placement • DO place the appliance on a countertop only. Always operate the appliance on a stable, non-combustible, level surface. • DO make sure all parts are dry and free of food debris before placing the Cooking Pot on the cooker base. • DO NOT place the appliance on or close to a hot gas or electric burner, or a heated oven. • DO NOT use the appliance near water or flame. • DO NOT use outdoors. Keep out of direct sunlight.
• DO NOT allow children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities to operate this appliance. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities. Children should not play with this appliance. • DO NOT use the appliance for anything other than household use. It is not intended for commercial use. • DO NOT leave the appliance unattended while in use.
If the unit includes a detachable power cord: • To connect, always attach the power cord to the appliance first, then plug the power cord into the wall outlet. Electrical Warning The cooker base contains electrical components that are an electrical shock hazard. Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric shock. To protect against electrical shock: • To disconnect, select Cancel, then remove plug from power source.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX Lid Steam vent Open button Inner lid cover Inner lid cover release Cooker Base Condensation rim Power cord (rear) Heating element (inside) Control panel 5 User Manual
Parts + Accessories Inner lid cover Coated aluminum cooking pot Stainless steel steam basket Measuring cup Rice spoon Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Remember to recycle! We designed this packaging with sustainability in mind. Please recycle everything that can be recycled where you live. USING YOUR MULTIGRAIN COOKER Control panel We’ve designed the control panel to be simple to use and easy to read. 2 1 1 4 5 3 6 1. Smart Program Settings 2. Time • Cooking time • Delay Start time • Keep Warm time 3. Delay Start • Shows Delay Start is active 7 4. Keep Warm • Shows Keep Warm is active 5. Cancel 6. Menu Select 7.
Delay the start of cooking You can set a Delay Start timer for a minimum of 10 minutes or a maximum of 24 hours. 1. Select a Smart Program, then press Delay Start. 2. When the timer flashes, press + or - to set the minutes (in 10 minute increments) and press Start to select. 3. Delay Start begins automatically and the timer counts down. 4. When Delay Start ends, the Smart Program begins. Cancel cooking Press Cancel to stop cooking at any time.
INITIAL SETUP Unpack 1. Remove your new Multigrain Cooker from the box. 2. Remove all the packaging material from in and around the oven. 3. Make sure to remove all the accessories from inside the oven chamber. 4. Do Not remove the safety warning stickers or the rating label from the cooker. Clean before use 1. Wipe the interior with a damp cloth. Use a clean, soft cloth to dry. 2. Wash the accessories with hot water and dish soap or wash on the top rack of the dishwasher.
USING THE LID How to close the lid Push the lid down lightly until you feel it snap into place. If you push too hard or too fast the lid will bounce back open. How to open the lid When cooking is finished, push the button on top of the lid to open. Do Not open the lid during cooking as hot steam can burn. About the Inner Lid Cover The Inner Lid Cover is removable for easy cleaning. When cooking, the Cover must be in place on the lid.
WHITE OR BROWN RICE The White Rice and Brown Rice programs cook rice quickly and evenly, and automatically adjust cooking times for the amount of rice in the Cooking Pot. Choose from these Smart Programs: Program Cook Time Min Dry Rice Max Dry Rice Rice to Water Ratio White Rice 5 minutes (00:05) 1 cup* 7 cups* 1 cup rice to 1.5 cups water Brown Rice 10 minutes (00:10) 1 cup* 6 cups* 1 cup rice to 1.
Stop cooking 1. When cooking time reaches 00:00, cooking stops. 2. Keep Warm comes on and the display reads END. 3. Press Cancel to end Keep Warm when you’re ready to serve.
CarbReduce™ The CarbReduce program cooks rice and uses special technology to reduce the amount of carbohydrates and sugar. Program Cook Time Min Dry Rice Max Dry Rice Grains to Water Ratio CarbReduce 40 minutes (00:40) 1 cup* 4 cups* Use the measure marks in the basket for the amount of grains you want to cook * Please measure in the Rice Cup included with the Cooker and not a standard measuring cup Other settings • Automatic Keep Warm is set to ON by default for CarbReduce program.
Stop cooking 1. When cooking time reaches 00:00, cooking stops. 2. Keep Warm comes on and the display reads END. 3. Press Cancel to end Keep Warm when you’re ready to serve. CarbReduce results based on 2 cups (uncooked) of long grain white rice, long grain brown rice, short grain white rice, arborio rice, and basmati white rice varietals, using recommended cooking process and water ratio. Results may vary depending on batch quantity and rice varietal used.
MIXED GRAINS The Mixed Grains program cooks a variety of grains quickly and evenly. Program Cook Time Min Dry Grains Max Dry Grains Grains to Water Ratio Mixed Grains 10 minutes (00:10) 1 cup* 6 cups* 1 cup grains to 1.2 cups water * Please measure in the Rice Cup included with the Cooker and not a standard measuring cup Other settings • Automatic Keep Warm is set to ON by default. • Delay Start is available. How to cook mixed grains 1.
QUINOA The Quinoa program cooks quinoa quickly and evenly. Program Cook Time Min Dry Quinoa Max Dry Quinoa Quinoa to Water Ratio Quinoa 5 minutes (00:05) 1 cup* 6 cups* 1 cup quinoa to 1.5 cups water * Please measure in the Rice Cup included with the Cooker and not a standard measuring cup Other settings • Automatic Keep Warm is set to ON by default. • Delay Start is available. How to cook quinoa 1. Add dry quinoa and water to the Cooking Pot and place the Cooking Pot into the cooker base.
STEAM The Steam program cooks food using steam; it’s especially useful for vegetables like broccoli, zucchini, carrots, and others. Program Default Cook Time Min Cook Time Max Cook Time Steam 10 minutes (00:10) 5 minutes (00:05) 1 hour (01:00) Other settings • Automatic Keep Warm is set to ON by default for Steam program. • Delay Start is available for Steam program. How to steam Prep Cut, chop or season your ingredients according to your recipe. Cook 1.
Stop cooking 1. When cooking time reaches 00:00, cooking stops. 2. Keep Warm comes on and the display reads END. 3. Press Cancel to end Keep Warm when you’re ready to serve.
SLOW COOK Slow cooking lets you make your favorite simmering and stewing recipes – just like grandma used to make. Program Default Cook Time Min Cook Time Max Cook Time Slow Cook 6 hours (06:00) 30 minutes (00:30) 24 hours (24:00) Other settings • Automatic Keep Warm is set to ON by default for Slow Cook program. • Delay Start is available for Slow Cook program. How to slow cook Prep Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe. Cook 1.
Stop cooking 1. When cooking time reaches 00:00, cooking stops. 2. Keep Warm comes on and the display reads END. 3. Press Cancel to end Keep Warm when you’re ready to serve.
SAUTÉ Use Sauté in place of a frying or saucepan. Sautéing can deepen the flavors of your food, or can simmer, thicken or reduce sauces. Program Default Cook Time Min Cook Time Max Cook Time Sauté 30 minutes (00:30) 1 minute (00:01) 30 minutes (00:30) Other settings • Automatic Keep Warm is OFF by default. • Delay Start is not available. How to sauté Prep Cut, chop, season or marinate your ingredients according to your recipe. Cook 1. Place the Cooking Pot into the cooker base. 2.
Stop cooking 1. When cooking time reaches 00:00, cooking stops. Keep warm 1. Keep Warm setting is OFF by default. To use it, press Cancel when the Sauté cooking program is finished, then press Keep Warm. Use + and – to set the keep warm time. Sautéing before Slow Cooking Quite often, you’ll want to sauté foods to brown them before further cooking them. 1. Sauté ingredients. 2. Press Cancel. You can deglaze the Cooking Pot now before switching to Slow Cook (see Deglazing below) 3.
KEEP WARM You can choose to have Keep Warm turn on automatically after cooking on most Smart Programs. You can also use Keep Warm to reheat foods. To keep warm 1. When cooking is finished for most programs, Keep Warm begins. 2. To turn Keep Warm off, press Cancel. To reheat 1. Place the Cooking Pot with the food you want to reheat into the cooker base. 2. Press Keep Warm once to set the cooking temperature to Low. 3. Or press Keep Warm twice to set the cooking temperature to High. 4.
GRAIN COOKING TABLE 20 Cup Multigrain Cooker Grain Type Cooking Program White Rice (long grain) White Rice 3–4 servings Cooking Grain Time Amount Water Cooking Amount Time 1 cup (min) 1 1/2 cups 32 min 7 cups (max) 10 1/2 cups 53 min 1 1/4 cup 52 min 32 min 7 1/2 cups 9 cups 1 hr 6 min 1 1/2 c ups 50 min 2 cups 56 min 6 cups 1 hr 3 min 1 cup 42 min 6 cups (max) 6 cups (max) 3 cups (max) 6 cups (max) 6 cups 1 hr 2 min 1 1/2 cups 54 min 9 cups
STEAMING TIMETABLE You can cook more than just rice in your Instant Multigrain Cooker. Here are some suggested times for common foods.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Difficulty closing lid Difficulty closing lid Cause Push down too hard/ too fast Inner lid plate is not installed properly Solution • Close lid slowly • Open lid and reinstall inner lid plate ensuring the lid plate is located in the positioning slot, is flat against the lid and snapped in place Difficulty opening lid Open button is not • Push firmly on the center of completely depressed. the open button.
CLEANING Clean your Instant Multigrain Cooker after each use. Always unplug the unit and let all parts cool to room temperature before cleaning. Before use or storing, make sure all surfaces are dry. HOT SURFACES To prevent electric shock or personal injury, unplug before cleaning. DO NOT immerse power cord, plug or the appliance in water or other liquid, which may result in electric shock or personal injury.
WARRANTY One (1) Year Limited Warranty This One (1) Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers of Instant Brands LLC (“Instant Brands”) by the original appliance owner and is not transferable. Proof of original purchase date and, if requested by Instant Brands, return of your appliance, is required to obtain service under this Limited Warranty.
Some states or provinces do not allow for: (1) the exclusion of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness; (2) limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts; and/or (3) the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages; so these limitations may not apply to you. In these states and provinces, you have only the implied warranties that are expressly required to be provided in accordance with applicable law.
LEARN MORE There’s a whole world of Instant Multigrain Cooker information and help just waiting for you. Here are some of the most helpful resources. Register your product Instanthome.com/register Contact Consumer Care In the Instant Brands Connect App Instanthome.com/customer-care-center support@instanthome.com Instant Brands Connect App with 1000+ recipes ® Instanthome.com iOS and Android app stores Cooking charts and more recipes Instanthome.com How-to videos, tips and more Instanthome.
CarbReduce™ STUDY How it works • CarbReduce is a two-step function that allows carbs and sugars to separate from the rice during the cooking process. • The rice is both boiled and steamed, with the steaming being done later in the cooking process. • This process works by placing the rice in the CarbReduce basket and adding extra water for cooking. • As the rice absorbs the water, the boiling process turns to a steam process, separating and draining sugars and starches into the pot below.
How we tested it Objective To test for the reduction of digestible starch in rice varietals when using the CarbReduce™ function. Samples The following commonly available, national brands of rice were tested. Long Grain White/Riceland | Long Grain White/Verde Valle | Long Grain Brown/Iberia | Short Grain White/Rice Select | Basmati White/Mahatma | Arborio White/Rice Select A total of 4 multi-grain cookers were used in the testing.
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