IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS The Elite Brand takes consumer safety very seriously. Products are designed and manufactured with our valued consumers' safety in mind. Additionally, we ask that you exercise a level of caution when using any electrical appliance by following all instructions and important safeguards. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE AND SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Do not touch hot surfaces.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.) 23. Use the rice cooker on a hard, flat surface. Do not place near heat, an open flame or on a soft surface (such as carpeting). Avoid placing it where it may tip over during use. Dropping the rice cooker may cause it to malfunction. 24. Avoid electrical shock by unplugging before washing or adding water. 25. To avoid burns, stay clear of the steam vent during cooking.
INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Elite Gourmet by Maxi-Matic 10-Cup Rice Cooker with a stainless steel inner pot. Now you can cook perfect, fluffy rice every time. This easy to use appliance makes quick and convenient One-Pot meals and is sure to be a handy addition to any modern home kitchen. PARTS IDENTIFICATION Questions? We're here to help! Visit: www.maxi-matic.com for support on this product.
BEFORE FIRST USE CAUTION: Clean all parts before using the product for the first time to remove any dust that may have accumulated while the product was in its original packaging. (Refer to the “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE” section on page 6 for further cleaning instructions.) Read all instructions and important safeguards before first use. Remove all packaging materials and make sure that all parts of the Rice Cooker are in good condition. Wash all removable accessories with warm soapy water.
HOW TO USE YOUR RICE COOKER (cont.) 6. CAUTION: DO NOT TOUCH THE RICE COOKER WHILE IT IS COOKING. When the rice is complete, the Rice Cooker will automatically stop the cooking process and will enter the Keep Warm function. The WARM indicator light will illuminate. 7. After cooking, allow rice to stand for 5-10 minutes without removing lid. This will ensure that rice is cooked thoroughly. 8. When finished, unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. 9.
WHITE RICE/WATER MEASUREMENT CHART (cont.) The measuring cup included with your rice cooker follows rice industry standards and is not equal to one U.S. measuring cup. The chart above refers only to cups of rice/water based on the measuring cup provided. *Do not use more than 10 cups of uncooked white rice in this appliance at one time. The maximum capacity of this unit is 10 cups uncooked rice (8 cups if using brown rice) which yields 20 cups of cooked white rice (16 cups cooked brown rice).
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (cont.) It is important that the outside surface of the inner pot is completely clean and dry before it is placed into the rice cooker. Water, food, or other substances on the pot will come into contact with the heating element and may cause damage or discoloration to the product. Remove discoloration to the Stainless Steel Inner Pot by soaking and washing in white vinegar solution diluted with water.
LIMITED WARRANTY* ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY IS ONLY VALID WITH A DATED PROOF OF PURCHASE PLEASE DO NOT RETURN TO STORE. If you have any problems with this unit, contact Consumer Relations for service 1. Your small kitchen appliance is built with precision, inspected and tested before leaving our factory. 2. It is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from any manufacturing defects under normal use and conditions for one (1) year, cord excluded.
RETURN INSTRUCTIONS RETURNS: A. B. Any return of defective merchandise to the manufacturer must be processed accordingly by first contacting customer service (info@maxi-matic.com) to obtain an RA # (Return Authorization Number). We will not accept any returns of merchandise without an applicable RA #. IMPORTANT RETURN INSTRUCTIONS. Your Warranty depends on your following these instructions if you are returning the unit to Maxi-Matic, USA: 1.
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