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INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the
kitchen easier than ever. Try some of our other countertop appliances and
cookware, and Savor the Good Life™.
www.cuisinart.com
© 2004 Cuisinart
Cuisinart® is a registered trademark of
Cuisinart
150 Milford Road
East Windsor, NJ 08520
Printed in China
03CU13562
Rice Cooker CRC-400
U IB-4932
IB-4932
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.
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Allow your rice to rest on the "Warm" Setting for rice. Use our recipes as a guide, then create
5 to 10 minutes before serving for best results. your own combinations.
Do not remove the cover and peek. • When steaming vegetables, clean them and
• After rice “rests” for 5 to 10 minutes, open Rice trim to similar size. Follow Vegetable Steaming
Cooker cover and stir rice gently with rice paddle Guide for steaming vegetables alone. To steam
or a wooden spoon. If rice is not ready to serve, vegetables while preparing rice, use Vegetable
re-cover and let stand on "Warm" until ready. Steaming Guide to time when to add vegetables
• The Rice Cooker will switch to the "Warm" cycle in steaming tray to the Rice Cooker. Most
when it has finished cooking. At this time, you vegetables can be added about 10 minutes
may stir in chopped raw vegetables such as before rice has finished cooking.
green onions, slivered snow peas, shredded car- • When steaming meats such as poultry or
rots, or even grape tomatoes to add texture to sausage, cut all into small, similar sized pieces
the dish – they will warm while the rice is resting, (such as “finger strips” or 1-inch slices). Arrange
and if served in 5 to 10 minutes will retain their in a single layer in the steaming tray that has
unique texture. been sprayed with Cooking Spray.
• The Rice Cooker can be used to prepare com- • When steaming shrimp, scallops and other
mercially packaged pilafs, rice and grain mixes. seafood, arrange in a single layer in the
Some packages will come with generic Rice steaming tray that has been sprayed with
Cooker instructions, or they may be found on the Cooking Spray.
websites of the manufacturers. If the package • When using your Rice Cooker, plug it in and
has a sautéing step, do it right in the Rice arrange it on the counter away from the wall and
Cooker bowl. Turn on, add specified amount of not under hanging cabinets to prevent steam
butter or oil, add rice/vegetables/meat and sauté damage.
according to package instructions, with the lid on.
Add liquid and continue to cook. If the rice is too • The steam vent in the cover should always be
wet, allow it to remain on "Warm" for 15 to 20 placed facing the back of the Rice Cooker. Lift
minutes before serving. If it is too chewy, add up the lid from the back to the front to prevent
to 1/4 cup more liquid and let stay on "Warm" steam burns.
until liquid is absorbed (about 15 to 20 minutes). • One cup of uncooked rice makes approximately
• When measuring rice with your Rice Cooker cup, three cups of cooked rice.
level it off with a table knife or spatula as you • 1 Rice Cooker Cup (filled to the top) =
would flour for baking. 3/4 Cup = 12 Tablespoons
• If desired, you may spray your Rice Cooker Bowl
with nonstick cooking spray, but this step is not
necessary, as it has a nonstick coating.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
• When rice is placed in the Rice Cooking Bowl, To use your Cuisinart™ Rice Cooker:
level it off to a flat layer that covers the entire 1. Carefully unpack the Rice Cooker.
bottom of the bowl, to insure that it cooks evenly.
2. Rinse the nonstick cooking pot, steaming tray
• The water you use for cooking rice should be the and lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and
same water that you drink. If you do not like the dry thoroughly.
taste of your tap water, use bottled or filtered
water. The taste of the water will affect the taste 3. Wipe all interior and exterior surfaces of the
of the rice. Rice Cooker base with a soft, damp cloth.
• For best results, use cold water. Cooking times 4. Place cooking pot in base of unit.
will vary depending on the temperature of the 5. Place steaming tray in cooking pot with open
water being used. part facing down.
• Liquids other than water may be used to cook 6. Place the lid on top of the cooking pot.
rice. Use low-fat, low-sodium meat or vegetable 7. Do not plug in unit. Your Rice Cooker is now
stocks/broths. Fish stock or clam broth may be ready for use.
used for seafood flavored rice.
• One to two teaspoons of unsalted butter, olive,
vegetable or nut oil will help keep grains of rice OPERATION
separate and prevent boiling over.
• If your recipe calls for salt, add and swirl in with
Cooking Rice
the rice paddle or a wooden spoon after adding 1. Make sure your Cuisinart™ Rice Cooker is
liquid – then level the rice as evenly as possible. unplugged.
• The Rice Cooker can be used to steam vegeta- 2. Place cooking pot into the stainless steel
bles, seafood and some meats while cooking the housing.
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11. Once you are ready to serve the rice, lift the lid 6. Once the rice is cooked, the unit will automati-
away from you. cally switch to the “Warm” setting and the
“Warm” LED will be illuminated. The unit will
12. Fluff rice with paddle or utensil suitable for stay in "Warm" mode until the unit is unplugged
nonstick cookware. from the outlet.
13. Lift and remove cooking pot from Rice Cooker
using potholders.
CLEANING
Cooking Rice and Steaming AND MAINTENANCE
1. Clean and prepare your vegetables, seafood, 1. Unplug your Cuisinart™ Rice Cooker and allow
fish or poultry. it to cool before cleaning.
2. Follow steps 1-8 under the “Cooking Rice” 2. Place cooking pot, steaming tray and lid in the
section. dishwasher or wash with warm, soapy water.
3. Fill the steaming tray with open end facing up. If food sticks to the surface, fill with warm,
soapy water and allow to soak before cleaning.
4. Place the filled steaming tray on top of the
cooking pot at the appropriate time for food 3. If scouring is necessary, use a nonabrasive
being steamed. See “Steaming Vegetables cleanser or liquid detergent with a nylon pad
Chart” for approximate cooking times. or brush.
5. Place lid on top of the steaming tray. 4. Wipe base of unit with a soft, damp cloth or
microfiber towel. NEVER IMMERSE BASE OF
6. When the appropriate cooking time has UNIT IN WATER.
elapsed, unplug the unit.
5. Make sure all parts are cool before storing.
Store unit in a clean, dry place.
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COOKING CHARTS
Cooking Rice
Cooking times will vary according to amount and temperature of cooking liquid.
The simplest way to cook long grain (converted) white rice is to place rice in Rice Cooking Bowl and add
liquids to appropriate line marking. For example, using the rice measuring cup provided, fill cooking pot with
1 cup rice. Then, add water to the 1 cup water marking inside the pot. If using 2 cups of rice, add water to
the 2 cup water marking inside the pot. Do the same when using 3 or 4 cups of rice.
For grains or brown and specialty rices, use the chart provided below. Note that you should not prepare
these in amounts larger than stated in the chart.
All rice/grain is measured in the Rice Cooker Cup. All water/liquid is measured in a standard liquid
measuring cup.
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Cooking Time
Food Amount Preparation Water (approximate)
Asparagus 4 ozs. 3-inch cut 1 1/2C 9-10 minutes
Broccoli 4 ozs. 1-1/2-2 inch flowerets 1 1/2C 11 minutes
Carrots – Baby 8 ozs. Whole 1 1/2C 15 minutes
Carrots – sliced 8 ozs. 1/4-inch slice 1 1/2C 15 minutes
Green Beans 4 ozs. 1-1-/2 inch slice 1 1/2C 8-9 minutes
Peas, Snow 4 ozs. Whole, tipped & topped, strings removed 1 1/2C 11 minutes
Peas, Edible Pod 4 ozs. Whole, tipped & topped, strings removed 1 1/2C 10 – 11 minutes
Potatoes, New
8 ozs. Quartered 2C 23-24 minutes
(1-1/2” diameter)
Potatoes,
12 ozs. 3/4-inch dice 2C 23-24 minutes
Yellow/Gold
Sweet Potatoes 8 ozs. Peeled, 1/2-inch dice 2C 18-19 minutes
Zucchini/
6 ozs. Halve lengthwise, 3/4-inch slices 1 1/2C 11 minutes
yellow squash
Chicken/Turkey 8 ozs. Cut in pieces, 1/2" x 1/2" x 3"
Fresh (Maximum) – lightly coat in olive oil 1 1/2C 12-15 minutes
Sausages, Smoked 8-12 ozs. Cut in 1/2 inch Slices 1 1/2C 12-15 minutes
Peeled/unpeeled 12-15 minutes
1 1/2C
may be seasoned with herbs or prepared (will depend on
Shrimp 8 ozs. + 1T
seafood seasoning such as Old Bay® size of shrimp).
vinegar
(spray steaming tray with cooking spray) Stir after 10 min.
Season as desired
Scallops, sea 8 ozs. (spray steaming tray with cooking spray or 1 1/2C 10-15 minutes
line with leaf lettuce)
Fin fish Cut in 1-1/2 inch squares
(Salmon, Haddock 8 ozs. arrange on lettuce leaves or 1 1/2C 10-15 minutes
Cod, Sea Bass, etc.) parchment rounds in steaming tray
21 minutes
(place in ice
Eggs, Large 4 In shells 1 1/2C
water immediately
to stop cooking)
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Only white rices can be cooked to the maximum 1-1/2 cups (Rice Cooker) Wild Pecan®
amount possible in the Rice Cooker (4 Rice Cooker Aromatic Rice*
cups/8 Rice Cooker cups). Do not cook more than 2-1/4 cups (standard liquid) water
the suggested amounts of other rices on the cook-
1 shallot, peeled, finely chopped
ing chart, as the amount of liquid needed to cook
larger amounts will boil over. 2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Note: For all recipes, use the included Rice Cooker
Measure Cup to measure the rice or grain. Use a 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
standard liquid measure cup to measure all liquids. 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar
(This keeps your Rice Cooker Measure Cup dry for 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
measuring dry rice/grain.) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
The Rice Cooker Measure Cup = 3/4 cup standard 1/2 apple, such as Gala, Braeburn, Pink
dry measure or 12 tablespoons. Lady, cored, cut in 1/4-inch dice
1/2 cup dried cranberries or dried
tart cherries
SALADS 1/3
1/4
cup chopped toasted pecans
cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
Red Onion Vinaigrette
Place rice and water in Rice Cooker Bowl and
Makes 7/8 cup insert in Cuisinart™ Rice Cooker. Turn on and cook
1/2 small red onion peeled, cut in 1/2-inch until water is absorbed; about 30 minutes. When
pieces (about 1 ounce) unit switches to “Warm”, let stand 5 minutes.
Spread on a baking sheet to cool.
1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
While rice is cooking and cooling, prepare the
1 teaspoon sugar
vinaigrette. Place the shallot, mustard, salt, pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and vinegar in a small bowl; stir with a whisk to
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper blend. Add the oils and whisk until emulsified;
1/4 cup white balsamic vinegar (or use a reserve.
fruit flavored vinegar) When rice is cooled to room temperature, place
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil in a large bowl. Add the diced apple, dried cranber-
ries, chopped pecans, red onion, and celery; stir
Place the red onion, mustard, sugar, salt, pepper, gently to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad
and vinegar in a food processor or blender; process and toss gently to coat and blend. Serve at room
until smooth. Add the oil and process until emulsi- temperature. If not serving immediately, cover and
fied. Keep vinaigrette in a covered container in refrigerate. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes
the refrigerator until ready to use. If vinaigrette before serving.
separates, stir with a whisk to emulsify. *Conrad Wild Pecan® Aromatic Rice can be found in
Nutritional information per tablespoon: most well-stocked grocery stores. The 7-ounce
Calories 71 (96% from fat) • carb. 1g • pro. 0g • package is the right amount for this recipe.
fat 7g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 61mg • *Wild Pecan® is a registered trademark owned by Conrad
calc. 0mg • fiber 0g Rice Mill, Inc.
Nutritional information per serving (1/2 cup):
Calories 124 (57% from fat) • carb. 13g • pro. 1g •
fat 8g • sat. fat 1g • chol. 0mg • sod. 81mg •
calc. 6mg • fiber 1g
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INSTRUCTION AND
RECIPE BOOKLET
Cuisinart offers an extensive assortment of top quality products to make life in the
kitchen easier than ever. Try some of our other countertop appliances and
cookware, and Savor the Good Life™.
www.cuisinart.com
© 2004 Cuisinart
Cuisinart® is a registered trademark of
Cuisinart
150 Milford Road
East Windsor, NJ 08520
Printed in China
03CU13562
Rice Cooker CRC-400
U IB-4932A
IB-4932
For your safety and continued enjoyment of this product, always read the instruction book carefully before using.