Comfee Programmable Digital 5L Rice Cooker

Owner's Manual

• IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS: Page 3
• PARTS AND FEATURES: Page 6
• FUNCTIONS REVIEW: Page 7
• INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE: Page 8
• CLEANING: Page 13
• TROUBLESHOOTING: Page 14
• WARRANTY: Page 15

Inside you'll find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your Rice Cooker properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your appliance. These instructions may not cover every possible condition of use, so attention to safety details is required when operating and maintaining this product.

Welcome

You are about to see how quick, easy, and delicious heathy eating can be! Please read all the safety information, warnings, and instructional material found in this booklet before getting started. Set your rice cooker on a dry, level surface. Then, follow the cleaning instructions to prepare your appliance for use. Always clean your appliance before the first use.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent injury to the user or other people and property damage, the instructions shown here must be followed. Incorrect operation due to ignoring of instructions may cause harm or damage. The level of risk is shown by the following indications.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Short Cord Instructions & Polarized Plug

Short Cord Instructions

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

Polarized Plug

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other); follow the instructions below:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

PARTS AND FEATURES

[Illustration: A diagram of the Comfee rice cooker. Labels point to: Lid Release Button, Lid, Steam Vent, Handle, Condensation Collector, Digital Display, Digital Control Panel. Below the main unit, separate illustrations show: Inner Cooking Pot, Steam Tray, Measuring Cup, Serving Spatula.]

• Lid Release Button
• Lid
• Steam Vent
• Handle
• Condensation Collector
• Digital Display
• Digital Control Panel
• Inner Cooking Pot
• Steam Tray
• Measuring Cup
• Serving Spatula

Functions Review

• Keep Warm: Under standby mode, press "Keep Warm" to start temperature preservation. Under "White Rice", "Brown Rice", "Sauté", "Oatmeal", "Quinoa", "Soup/Stew" and "Steam" modes, Keep Warm begins automatically at the end of each cooking program.
• Delay Start: The Delay Start button allows rice to be ready when needed.
• White Rice: Press the White Rice button. The White Rice light illuminates and remains lit during cooking. When cooking is completed, the rice cooker automatically enters Keep Warm mode.
• Brown Rice: Ideal for cooking brown rice and other tough-to-cook whole grains to perfection.
• Oatmeal: Makes a quick and healthy breakfast with no need to stir.
• Quinoa: Makes fiber and protein-filled grains for a nutritious meal.
• Soup/Stew: Sets for 2-12 hours for perfectly cooked soups and stews.
• Steam: Perfect for healthy sides and main courses. Press the Steam button. The Steam light illuminates and the digital display shows the suggested cooking time.
• Sauté: Sauté foods at high temperature, perfect for stir fry, browning foods and much more.
• Cancel: Cancel the working function at any time back to standby mode.
• -: Decreases the Delay Start, and the cooking time of the "Steam" and "Soup/Stew" function.
• +: Increases the Delay Start, and the cooking time of the "Steam" and "Soup/Stew" function.

Operating Instructions

Before first use

1. Read all instructions and important safeguards.
2. Remove all packaging materials and check that all items have been received in good condition.
3. Keep plastic bags away from children as they can pose a risk to children. Dispose of properly.
4. Wash steam vent and all other accessories in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth.

Standby Mode

After turning-on, the rice cooker will be in a standby mode; a "----" icon will appear on the digital screen.

Delay Mode

The Delay Timer delays the start of cooking programs. The start of the cooking process can be delayed for 1 to 15 hours for White Rice and Oatmeal, and 2 to 15 hours for Brown Rice.

1. Place the ingredients in the cooking pot, place the pot in the rice cooker and close the lid.
2. Select the desired cooking program; this function is valid only for White Rice, Brown Rice and Oatmeal.
3. Press the Delay Start button. The Delay Start display will illuminate and three digits will flash.
4. Press the + and - buttons to set the desired number of hours.
5. Defaultly, the function will automatically enter the Keep Warm mode once cooking is finished. If you don't need to enter the keep warm mode, press the 'Keep Warm' button, and the 'Keep Warm' light will go off.
6. After 6 seconds, the countdown timer will start and the cooking process will finish when the delay is finished.
7. Once cooking is finished, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to keep warm if the "Keep Warm" light is on.
8. For better results, stir the rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.

White Rice

Cooking Time: Approximately 60 minutes

1. Press the White Rice button. The White Rice light illuminates.
2. Defaultly, the function will automatically enter the Keep Warm mode once cooking is finished. If you don't need to enter the keep warm mode, press the 'Keep Warm' button, and the 'Keep Warm' light will go off.
3. After 6 seconds, the Digital Display shows scrolling led lights.
4. The White Rice light remains lit during the cooking process.
5. When cooking is completed, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to keep warm if the 'Keep Warm' light is on.
6. The cooking will countdown the final 12 minutes of cook time.
7. For better results, stir the white rice with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.

Brown Rice

Cooking Time: Approximately 70 minutes

1. Press the Brown Rice button. The Brown Rice light illuminates.
2. Defaultly, the function will automatically enter the Keep Warm mode once cooking is finished. If you don't need to enter the keep warm mode, press the 'Keep Warm' button, and the 'Keep Warm' light will go off.
3. After 6 seconds, the Digital Display shows scrolling led lights.
4. The Brown Rice light remains lit during the cooking process.
5. When cooking is completed, the rice cooker will beep and automatically switch to keep warm if the 'Keep Warm' light is on.
6. The cooking will countdown the final 10 minutes of cook time.
7. Press the lid release button to open the lid, and then stir well before serving.

Oatmeal

Cooking Time: Approximately 50 minutes

1. Press the Oatmeal button. The Oatmeal light illuminates.
2. Defaultly, the function will automatically enter the Keep Warm mode once cooking is finished. If you don't need to enter the keep warm mode, press the 'Keep Warm' button, and the 'Keep Warm' light will go off.
3. After 6 seconds, the countdown timer begins.
4. The Oatmeal light remains lit during the cooking process.
5. Using caution: To avoid escaping steam, open the lid and stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden spoon.
6. When cooking is completed, the cooker will automatically switch to keep warm if the 'Keep Warm' light is on.

Quinoa

1. Using the provided measuring cup, add quinoa to the inner pot.
2. Rinse and Drain rice to remove excess starch.
3. Fill with water to the line which matches the number of cups of quinoa being cooked.
4. Place the inner pot into the cooker.
5. Close the lid securely.
6. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
7. Press Quinoa, then press 'Keep Warm', if you don't need temperature preservation once cooking is finished.
8. After 6 seconds, the cooker will now begin cooking.
9. The cooking indicator light will illuminate and the Digital Display shows scrolling led light.
10. The cooking will countdown the final 12 minutes of cook time.
11. Once cooking is finished, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to keep warm mode.
12. For better results, stir the quinoa with the serving spatula to distribute any remaining moisture.

Sauté

1. Place the inner pot into the cooker.
2. Add a thin layer of oil to the inner pot and close the lid securely.
3. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
4. Press the Sauté button, then press the "Keep Warm" if you don't need temperature preservation once cooking is finished, then wait 6 seconds; the cooking indicator light will illuminate and the display begins a chasing pattern.
5. After preheating for 2-4 minutes, open the lid and add ingredients to be sautéed to the inner pot. Stir occasionally with a long-handled wooden utensil to sauté evenly.
6. Add any other called for ingredients and liquid to the inner pot then securely close the lid. After a few minutes, the cooker will automatically switch to simmer mode.
7. Once the meal has cooked, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to keep warm if the "Keep Warm" light is on.

Steam

Default cooking time: 5 minutes

NOTE: The rice cooker comes with a steamer accessory and can be used to steam foods.

1. Place water in cooking pot.
2. Place cooking pot in the rice cooker.
3. Place ingredients in the steamer basket and place basket in cooking pot.
4. Close the lid of the rice cooker.
5. Press the Steam button. The Steam light illuminates and the digital display shows the suggested cooking time.
6. The cooking time can be adjusted if necessary. To adjust the cooking time: Press the + button to add time, press the - button to subtract time.
7. After 6 seconds, the countdown timer begins.
8. The Steam light remains lit during the cooking process.
9. When cooking is completed, the rice cooker automatically enters Keep Warm mode.
10. The display time begins to decrease when it starts to boil.

Soup/Stew

1. Place the inner pot into the cooker.
2. Close the lid securely.
3. Plug the power cord into an available 120V AC wall outlet.
4. Press the Soup/Stew button. The digital display will show 2:00 to represent 2 hours of Soup/Stew time.
5. Press (+) or (-) to increase or decrease Soup/Stew time by one hour, up to 12 hours. After 12 hours, it will return back to 2 hours. Press the “Keep Warm" if you don't need temperature preservation once cooking is finished.
6. After setting up cook time, wait 6 seconds; the Soup/Stew cooking begins to work, and the digital screen displays the cook time.
7. The digital display will countdown in one-minute increments from the selected time, and the cooker will automatically switch to keep warm if the "Keep Warm" light is on once cooking is completed.

Cancel

Stop the working function back to standby mode at any time.

• -:
• Decrease the steaming time by one minute from 30 minutes to 5 minutes.
• Decrease the Soup/Stew time by hour from 12 hours up to 2 hours.
• Decrease the delay time of "White Rice", "Brown Rice" and "Oatmeal" in 10-minute increments by short press, or 1-hour increments by long press.
• +:
• Increase the steaming time by one minute from 5 minutes to 30 minutes.
• Increase the Soup/Stew time by hour from 2 hours up to 12 hours.
• Increase the delay time of "White Rice", "Brown Rice" and "Oatmeal" in 10-minute increments by short press, or 1-hour increments by long press.

CLEANING

1. Step 1: Remove the steam vent.

2. Step 2: Remove the condensation collector.

3. Step 3: Handwash the inner cooking pot and all accessories or wash them in the dishwasher.

4. Step 4: Wipe rice cooker body clean with a damp cloth.

5. Step 5: Thoroughly dry rice cooker body and all accessories.

6. Step 6: Reassemble for next use.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Before calling for service, review the following tips. It may save you time and money. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of poor workmanship or defective materials. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY

This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition. This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at your option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning the product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions, or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is valid if product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and wave form other than as specified on the label (e.g., 120V ~).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.