Black & Decker RC3406 Instruction Manual
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HELPFUL HINTS
• Although the rice measure holds about 5 ounces of uncooked rice; the cooked rice
• Although the rice measure holds about 5 ounces of uncooked rice; the cooked rice
is given in 8-ounce cup measures.
• Kosher salt has no impurities and dissolves faster than table salt. If using kosher salt, you
may find you want to add a little more than if using table salt. Use about 3/4 tsp. kosher
salt to each cup of uncooked rice.
• White rice should be stored in an airtight container in a cool dark place.
• Brown rice has a limited shelf life; store it for no more than a month before using.
• Try using broth, stock or reconstituted bouillon in place of water for additional flavor.
• Brown rice has a limited shelf life; store it for no more than a month before using.
• Try using broth, stock or reconstituted bouillon in place of water for additional flavor.
If you do no additional salt may be necessary.
VEGETABLE AND FISH COOKING CHART
All steamed using 3/4 cup cold tap water or room temperature broth or stock.
VEGETABLE
All steamed using 3/4 cup cold tap water or room temperature broth or stock.
VEGETABLE
AMOUNT
PREPARATION
TIME
SUGGESTIONS
Fresh Asparagus
5 oz.
2 -inch pieces
13 to 15
Season with lemon
minutes
slices, salt
and pepper
Fresh Green Beans
7 oz.
2-inch pieces
17 to 19
Season with dill, salt
minutes
and garlic pepper
Fresh beets
7 oz.
Peeled and
22 to 24
Add orange peel, salt
sliced
minutes
and pepper
Fresh Broccoli
5 oz.
Broken into
15 to 17
Add fresh thyme
florets
minutes
or marjoram leaves
Fresh carrots
9 oz.
Peeled and sliced 19 to 21
Season with fresh dill
minutes
and parsley
Fresh cauliflower
9 oz.
Cut into florets
21 to 23
Serve garnished with
minutes
buttered bread
crumbs
Fresh celery
8 oz.
Cut into 1/2 inch 17 to 19
Season with
slices
minutes
chives or parsley
Sugar snap
8 oz.
Trimmed and
12 to 14
Serve drizzled
or snow peas
left whole
minutes
with soy sauce and
chopped green
onions
Peppers
1 large
Cut in strips
13 to 15
Season with chopped
minutes
garlic and cilantro
Potatoes
8 oz.
Cut in wedges
21 to 23
Season with chopped
minutes
rosemary, salt and
garlic pepper
Yellow squash
8 oz.
Sliced
17 to 19
Serve with diced
and Zucchini
minutes
tomatoes and
shredded Parmesan
cheese
FISH
Add lemon slices to 3/4 cup water in cooking bowl
Salmon
6 oz.
Fillet
24 to 26
Season with fresh dill
minutes
and chives
Shrimp
6 oz.
Peeled and
14 to 16
Serve with tartar
deveined
minutes
or cocktail sauce
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Some kernels of rice
The rice was not allowed
Once switch on rice cooker
do not seem fully cooked to finish cooking.
changes to KEEP WARM,
allow rice to rest for 15
minutes before serving.
Rice cooking bowl not
Starch builds up on
Fill bowl with hot soapy water
as clean as I would like.
sides and bottom of bowl. and let stand several minutes;
then use a nylon scrubber
along sides and bottom. Rinse.
Rice boils over.
Too much rice
Make sure to cook no more
is being cooked.
than the maximum amount
suggested in the Use and Care
Manual. The amount of rice to
be cooked should match the
water markings on the bowl.
Rice is too dry.
Too much rice or not
Use the rice measure cup that
enough water.
comes with the appliance.
The rice measure provided
holds 2/3 cup uncooked rice
– about 5 oz. or 150 grams
Rice is gummy.
Too much water or not
Add water to match markings
enough rice.
on the rice bowl. Do not use
a liquid measuring cup.
Care and Cleaning
This product contains no user serviceable parts. Refer service to qualified service
personnel.
• Unplug the unit before cleaning and let it cool completely.
• Never immerse the unit in water or other liquid.
• Wash the cooking bowl, lid, serving scoop and rice measure in warm, soapy water or in
• Unplug the unit before cleaning and let it cool completely.
• Never immerse the unit in water or other liquid.
• Wash the cooking bowl, lid, serving scoop and rice measure in warm, soapy water or in
the dishwasher. Do not use abrasive cleaners or metal scouring pads – they may scratch
the nonstick surface or could result in poor contact with the heating plate.
Helpful Tip: Since the rice cooking bowl has a nonstick coating, try this method: add
warm, soapy water and allow the bowl to stand for several minutes. This releases any
food particles and with just a wipe of a sponge or plastic scrubber the bowl is perfectly
clean.
• Wipe the interior of the unit with a dry cloth. Clean the outside surface with a damp
• Wipe the interior of the unit with a dry cloth. Clean the outside surface with a damp
cloth and dry thoroughly.
• If water accidentally gets into the switch area or onto the heating plate, allow to dry
thoroughly before using the rice cooker.