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RICE COOKERModel# GRC-970

USER MANUAL

Model: GRC-970© 2018 Gourmiawww.gourmia.comThe Steelstone GroupBrooklyn, NY

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Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, The Steelstone Group assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this manual is complete and accurate, The Steelstone Group is not engaged in rendering professional advice or services to the individual consumer; further, The Steelstone Group shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage allegedly arising from any information or suggestion in this manual.

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Welcome to the Convenience ofRice Cookers from Gourmia

Congratulations on your purchase of the Gourmia Rice Cooker! Dinner has never been so easy! With your new Gourmia Rice Cooker you can prepare restaurant quality rice cooked to perfection with just the press of a button. It is designed to cook all different kinds of rice, including white rice and whole grain brown rice. The Gourmia Rice Cooker includes various features that ensure convenient and safe use of the appliance. Some safety features include a “keep warm” mode, and the “delay timer” function, which allows you to put the ingredients into the pot and have it ready at a later time. It’s as simple as filling the pot with rice, adding the right amount of water and pressing a button. The pages of this manual offer full and comprehensive insturctions to guide you through the functions and features of the Gourmia Rice Cooker. In this guide, you will also find information on its modes of operation, complete step-by-step instructions on assembly, cleaning and maintenance of your appliance.Please read all safety instructions thoroughly to ensure safe usage at all times.Thank you for your purchase! We sincerely hope you will enjoy this is as well as many innovative products brought to you by our family at Gourmia.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSBefore using the electrical appliance, the following basic precautions should always be followed:

1. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children younger 8) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have supervision.

2. Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the local main voltage before you connect the appliance.

3. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the main cord or the appliance itself is damaged. Always make sure that the plug is inserted properly into a wall outlet.

4. If the main cord is damaged, you must have it replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

5. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.

6. Keep the main cord away from hot surfaces.

7. Do not plug in the appliance or operate the control panel with wet hands.

8. Never connect this appliance to an external timer switch or separate remote-control system in order to avoid a hazardous situation.

9. Do not place the appliance on or near combustible materials such as a tablecloth or curtain. The accessible surfaces may become hot during use.

10. Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances. Leave at least 4 inches of free space on the back and sides and 4 inches of free space above the appliance. Do not place anything on top of the appliance.

11. Do not use the appliance for any other purpose than described in this manual.

12. Do not let the appliance operate unattended.

13. During hot air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlet openings. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam and from the air outlet openings. Also be careful of hot steam and air when you remove the pan from the appliance.

14. After using the appliance, the metal cover inside is very hot, avoid to contact the hot metal inside after cooking.

15. Immediately unplug the appliance if you see dark smoke coming out of the appliance. Wait for the smoke emission to stop before you remove the pan from the appliance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Know Your Rice Cooker ...................6

Before Using The Rice Cooker .........7

Using Your Rice Cooker ...................7

Cleaning & Maintenance...............16

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Steaming Tray

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Adjustable Timer Arrows

Lid Release Button

Handle

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USING YOUR AIR FRYER

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USING YOUR RICE COOKER

BEFORE USING YOUR RICE COOKER FOR THE FIRST TIME

1. Remove all packaging material. Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance.

2. Clean all removable parts thoroughly.

3. Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.

LID RELEASE BUTTON:

• To open the rice cooker lid -press down on the cover release button. Pull the cover upwards. To close the lid make sure the button is clicked closed.

Note: Hot steam will come out of the vent on the lid during cooking. Do not place the rice cooker directly under your cabinets.

CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS

• Function options: White rice, brown rice, quick rice, quinoa, saute (Browning), steam, slow cook, oatmeal, soup, keep warm.

• Delay Timer: The delay timer can be used to delay the start of cooking using white rice, brown rice, quinoa, saute (Browning) slow cook, oat-meal and soup functions.

• Adjustable cooking timer: The adjustable timer arrows can only be used for; saute (browning), steam, slow cook and soup options.

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Cooking Rice: (white rice, brown rice, quinoa, quick rice)

1. Measure desired amount of rice with a measuring cup. Rinse the rice and put into the removable cooking pot.

2. Use the water-level marking inside the cooking pot, as a guide for adding the right amount of water i.e. for 4 cups of uncooked rice, fill with water to the water-level marking “4”.

3. Place cooking pot into the rice cooker. Close the lid firmly.

4. Plug in the appliance.

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Note: Do not to add too much water as it may cause the unit to boil over. Note: The maximum amount of rice is 10 cups of raw rice and 20 cups of cooked rice.

Note: The taste and texture of the rice will vary depending on the quality of rice being used, and the amount of water filled. For softer, fluffier rice, add a little more water. For firmer, crunchier rice, add a little less water.

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5. Select the desired rice cooking function, then set the delay timer if needed.

6. Tap the start button to start the cooking process. Chasing yellow lights will appear on the display screen.

7. When the rice is finished the machine will beep, and the rice cooker will automatically go into keep warm mode. The keep warm button will turn on. The keep warm time will appear on the display screen.

8. Open the lid and fluff the rice before serving.

Caution: Steam will escape through the steam vent on the lid, do not put your hand over it you could get burnt.

Note: Do not keep the rice on keep warm mode for more then 6 hours.

Caution: Do not lean over the rice cooker when opening the lid, steam will be escaping.

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For Saute/ Browning1. Plug in the appliance.

2. Put the removable cooking pot into the rice cooker.

3. Press the saute button, 10 min-utes (the default cooking time) will appear on the display screen. To adjust the cooking time tap on the timer arrows. , The saute function can cook upto 30 minutes.

4. Tap the start button to start the cooking process.

5. The word “heat” will appear on the display screen to begin heating up the cooking pot.

6. When the pot is preheated, the cook time will start counting down. Add the food into the inner cooking pot, use a wooden or silicon spoon to mix the food.

7. When the countdown is over, it will stop sauteeing automatically and the machine will go into standby mode.

8. If you want to stop in mid sauteeing tap on the stop button.

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CAUTION: Cook in the removable cooking pot only.

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For Steam cooking1. Fill the inner cooking pot half way with water.

2. Close the lid.

3. Press the steam button the 5 minutes (default cooking time) will appear on the display screen. Adjust the cooking timer from 5 to 60 minutes by using the timer arrows.


5. The word “heat” will appear on the display screen to begin boiling the water.

6. When the water is boiled the machine will beep. “Add” will appear on the display screen.

7. Open the lid, place food in the steam tray. Put the steam tray into the inner cooking pot. Then close the lid.

8. The countdown time will appear on the display screen.

9. When the timer is over, it will stop steaming. The machine will go into keep warm mode.

10. The machine will stop steaming automatically when theres no water left.

11. To manually stop steaming press the stop button.

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CAUTION: Do not lean over the rice cooker when opening the lid, steam will be escaping.

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High

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Low

This is the setting to use when you don’t have time for a long, slow cook.

Medium is the standard slow cooking temperature, and is ideal for the foods that you put up before work, and enjoy at the end of the day.

The longer the cooking time, the more intense the flavors get. For a real hearty meal

2 to 6 hours

4 to 8 hours

6 to 12 hours

SETTING GUIDELINES COOKING TIME

Slow Cooking1. Put the raw food into the cooking pot, add water if needed. Do not exceed the max capacity. Close the lid.

2. Press the slow cook function. The slow cook option will flash. The high setting selection will turn on and 4 hours (default cooking time) will appear on the display screen.

3. Tap the slow cook button to set the slow cook mode (low, medium, high).

4. Press the timer arrows to adjust the cooking time.


6. The countdown time will appear on the display screen.

7. When the timer is over, it will stop steaming. The machine will go into keep warm mode.

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Oatmeal Cooking1. Put oatmeal and water into the inner cooking pot. Do not exceed the max capacity. Close the lid.

2. Press the Oatmeal function, and press the START/STOP key to start cooking process.

3. The machine will automatically go into the keep warm mode when finished cooking.

Soup Cooking1. Put the ingredients and water into the inner cooking pot. Do not exceed the max capacity. Close the lid.

2. Press the Soup function. 30 minutes (default cooking time) will display on the screen. Set the cooking timer from 15 to 60 minutes if need.


4. “Heat” will appear on the display screen.

5. Once the water is boiled, the timer will start counting down.

6. When the timer is over, the machine will go into keep warm mode.

7. To manually stop the cooking process press the stop button.

SETTING GUIDELINES COOKING TIME

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soup

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Keep Warm Mode1. Press the keep warm button. The keep warm light will flash.

2. Press the timer arrows to adjust the keep warm time (30 minutes to 4 hours).

3. Press the START/STOP button to start. The rice cooker timer will start counting down.

4. When the timer is over, the machine will stop and go into standby mode.

Using The Delay Timer FunctionThis function postpones the cooking time from beginning for up to 12 hours. It can be used with all presets except "Steam".

1. Prepare desired food, place into inner pot and close the lid.2. Plug the rice cooker into the wall outlet.3. Select a preset or set the desired cooking time manually.4. Press the “delay timer” button. The display screen will show 0:30 which is equal to 30 minutes of delay time. Press the timer arrows to increase or decrease the desired time. The “delay timer” can be increased or decreased by 15 minute increments. The maximum delay period is 12 hours.5. Press the Start button. The cooking cycle will begin after the delay start time elapses.

CAUTION: When using this function ensure that the foods being cooked are not sensitive to warm temperatures and will not spoil from remaining at room temperature for an extended period of time.

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1. The removable cooking pot and steam tray, can be washed in water.

2. Use a wet cloth to wipe down the inside and outside of the rice cooker.Always clean the silicon rubber ring on the lid, to keep from damaging the steam tight feature.

EnvironmentDo not throw away the appliance with the normal household waste at the end of its life, but hand it in at an official collection point for recycling. By doing this, you help to preserve the environment.

Guarantee and serviceIf you need service or information or if you have a problem, please visit our website or contact your distributor.

STORAGE• Unplug the appliance

and let it cool down.• Make sure all parts are

clean and dry.• Put the air fryer on a clean and dry place.

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• Unplug and let the machine cool down completely before cleaning.

• Do not immerse into liquid.

WARRANTY & SERVICEThis Limited Warranty is for one full year from the date of purchase. It is applicable to the original purchaser only and is not transferable to a third party user. Repair or replacement of defective parts is solely at the seller’s discretion. In the event that repair isn’t possible, the seller will replace the product/part. If product repair/replacement won’t suffice, the seller has the option of refunding the cash value of the product or component returned.

Product defects not covered under the Warranty provisions include normal wear and damage incurred from use or accidental negligence, misuse of instruction specifications or repair by unauthorized parties. The manufacturing company is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages incurred by such circumstances.

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