Steba Mini Rice Cooker RK 4M

General Information

This appliance is designed for private and indoor household use only and is not suitable for commercial purposes. Please read this instruction manual carefully and keep it in a safe place. If the appliance is passed on to another person, the instruction manual must also be handed over. Use the appliance only as described in the manual and pay attention to the safety information. No liability for damages or accidents will be accepted which are caused by not following the instructions in the manual. Remove all packaging materials and stickers. Wash all parts thoroughly (see Cleaning).

Safety Information

? Hot Surface!

There is a risk of burns when touching the surface during operation. Place the appliance with its back 10cm away from the kitchen wall.

• Connect and operate the appliance in accordance with the specifications shown on the rating label.
• Do not use if the power cord or plug is damaged. Check before each use.
• Do not plug in with wet hands.
• Connect the power plug only to a properly installed and easily accessible socket.
• To unplug the power plug, always pull the plug – not the cable.
• Unplug the appliance after each use or in case of malfunction.
• Do not pull the cord. Do not pull it over edges and do not bend it too much.
• Keep the cord away from hot parts.

⚠️ The appliance can be used by children aged 8 and above, and by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience/knowledge, provided they are supervised or have received instruction on the safe use of the appliance and understand the resulting dangers. Children must not use packaging as a toy. Cleaning and user maintenance must not be carried out by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised.

• Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the appliance and the power cord.
• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance or packaging material (e.g., plastic bags).
• The appliance must not be operated using a timer or a separate remote control system!
• Never leave the appliance unattended while in use.
• Do not leave the appliance outdoors or in a damp area.
• Do not place anything on top of the device and do not cover the ventilation slots.
• ?? Never immerse the unit in water.
• Leave at least 10cm clearance around the device.
• Never use the device after a malfunction, e.g., if it has fallen or has been damaged in any other way.
• The manufacturer is not liable for damage occurring due to improper use or use contrary to the instructions.
• To prevent injury, repairs such as replacing a damaged cord should only be carried out by an authorized service center. Only original spare parts must be used.
• The device gets hot; only transport it after it has cooled down.
• Only use the device as described in this manual.

This appliance is intended for use in household and similar applications, such as:

• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices, and other working environments.
• By clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments.
• Bed and breakfast type environments.

Before initial use: Clean all parts carefully and allow to dry. Heat the device for about 10 minutes with water to eliminate the smell of newness.

⚠️ Attention! Housing and glass get hot. Danger of burns! Do not place the appliance on a sensitive surface (e.g., painted furniture) and keep a distance of at least 70cm to flammable materials.

Steam may emerge during operation. Keep hands and face away. Be careful of steam during cooking and when removing the pot. Ensure adequate distance from wall cupboards to avoid damage to veneer.

Do not cover or block the condensation vent in the lid. Open the lid lock and carefully lift the lid with an oven cloth. Condensed water will be in the lid!

Never operate the appliance without the lid.

• If an extension cord is used, it must have a cross-section of 1.5mm².
• If a GS-tested 16 A multi-pin extension is used, it must not be loaded with more than 3680 watts due to fire hazard.
• Ensure that children do not play with the cable or create a tripping hazard.

Cleaning

⚠️ Attention! Pull the plug before cleaning and allow the device to cool down.

• Never immerse the unit in water.
• Remove the inner pot and clean it with a mild detergent (Do not use aggressive cleaners like steel wool).
• Clean the heating plate and the thermostat contact area on the outer pot with a damp cloth, taking care not to deform the thermostat.
• Wash and dry the lid insert carefully. For hygienic reasons, the lid must be cleaned after every use!

Workplace / Placement

Important: Never place this device on or next to hot surfaces (e.g., stovetop). Operate only on a flat, stable, and heat-resistant surface. Ensure that no flammable items are nearby. Do not place the appliance on the edge of the table so that it cannot be touched by children or fall down when touched.

Danger of Foam!

Never add egg, milk, cream, or similar ingredients to the rice. Always wash the rice before cooking. Otherwise, foam may form during cooking.

Rice Quantity

Only use the supplied measuring cup.

• 1.5 measuring cups rice (200g) plus 2 measuring cups water yield 500g cooked rice.
• 1.0 measuring cup rice plus 1.5 measuring cups water yield 2 cups cooked rice.
• Wash the raw rice under cold water before cooking and place it in the inner pot.
• Never add more than 1.5 measuring cups of rice, as the rice swells! Do not add rice bags to the appliance, only loose rice.
• You can add spices like chili, garlic, etc., to the water. For wild and brown rice, add an additional half measuring cup of water to the above amounts.

Cooking Rice

Place the inner pot into the appliance. Ensure that no rice grain adheres to the heating plate or the pot, as this will negatively affect the control. Turn the inner pot briefly to the left and right to ensure sufficient contact with the heating plate and the thermostat.

⚠️ Never put liquids or rice directly into the outer pot/housing; always use the inner pot!

• Place the lid on the appliance and secure it with the two clips.
• Press the main switch and then the thermal switch; the red light will illuminate.
• After the cooking time is completed, the appliance switches to 'keep warm' mode; the yellow light will illuminate.
• After the cooking time has elapsed, stir the rice well so that excess water can evaporate. Close the lid again. Some types of rice become soft and sticky. If the rice is too firm, add more water next time.
• With certain types of rice, slight browning of the rice grains on the bottom of the pot may occur. This is unavoidable due to the design. Stir briefly during cooking if necessary.
• To avoid scratches in the inner pot, use the supplied plastic spoon for removing the cooked rice.

Recipes

Asian Rice Soup

• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 clove of garlic
• Ginger
• ½ measuring cup washed rice
• 150 ml Vegetable stock
• 50 ml coconut milk
• Salt, pepper
• Oil

Set the switch to 'Cook', sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger in oil with the lid closed, then add the rice. Fill with vegetable stock and close the lid. After 15-20 minutes, taste the rice; if it is done, add the coconut milk.

Chili con Carne

• 1 small can kidney beans, drained
• 2 slices bacon, diced
• 1 small onion, diced
• 100ml vegetable stock
• ¼ cup diced tomatoes
• Chili, salt, pepper

Set the switch to 'Cook', briefly sauté the bacon and onion in the inner pot, then add all other ingredients and stir. Close the lid. Taste and serve after about 15-20 minutes.

Omelette

• 2 tbsp cooked ham, diced
• 2 tbsp red pepper, diced
• 3 eggs
• Salt, pepper, nutmeg
• Some oil or butter

Set the switch to 'Cook', add ham, peppers, oil, or butter to the inner pot and sauté with the lid closed. Whisk the eggs with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and pour over the ham. Close the lid and check after 10 minutes.

Correct Disposal of this Product

Make used appliances unusable immediately. Within the EU, this symbol ♻️ indicates that this product must not be disposed of with household waste. Used appliances contain valuable recyclable materials that should be recycled to prevent harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal. Therefore, please dispose of used appliances via suitable collection systems or return them to the point of sale where they were purchased. The appliances will then be handed over to a material recycling center.

Packaging Disposal

Do not simply throw away packaging materials; recycle them. Hand over paper, cardboard, and corrugated cardboard packaging to collection points for used paper. Plastic packaging components and films should also be disposed of in the designated collection containers.

Examples of plastic identification: PE for polyethylene, code 02 for PE-HD, 04 for PE-LD, PP for polypropylene, PS for polystyrene.

Service and Repair

If your appliance requires service, please contact your dealer or the manufacturer:

STEBA Elektrogeräte GmbH & Co KG
Pointstr. 2, 96129 Strullendorf / Germany
Distribution Tel.: +49 (0)9543 / 449-17 / -18
Service Tel.: +49 (0)9543 / 449-44, Fax: +49 (0)9543 / 449-19
E-mail: elektro@steba.com Internet: http://www.steba.com

Attention! Electrical appliances must only be repaired by qualified electricians, as improper repairs can lead to significant consequential damage.

Warranty Conditions

This appliance is intended for household use only. Damages to the appliance that are attributable to manufacturing defects during intended use, and which are reported to us immediately after discovery and within the warranty period after delivery to the end customer, will be rectified by us according to the following conditions. To claim your warranty, the original sales receipt with the date of sale must be enclosed.

Warranty coverage is not provided for minor deviations from the specified condition that are irrelevant for the value and usability of the appliance, nor for damage caused by non-standard environmental conditions. The warranty exclusively covers defects attributable to material or manufacturing errors. The rectification of defects recognized by us as warrantable will be carried out by replacing the defective parts with faultless parts.

The warranty does not cover:

• Normal wear and tear
• Damage to the coating due to use
• Glass breakage
• Improper use, such as overloading or unauthorized accessories
• Damage caused by external influence, force, or foreign objects
• Damage due to non-compliance with the instruction manual, e.g., incorrect mains voltage

Appliances for which defect rectification is claimed under this warranty must be sent to us properly packed, cleaned, with a description of the fault, and including the purchase receipt. Replaced parts become our property. The warranty claim is not transferable and expires in case of improper use or misuse, if repairs or interventions have been carried out by third parties; regardless of whether the complaint is based on this. Warranty services do not extend the warranty period, nor do they start a new warranty period. The warranty period for installed spare parts ends at the same time as the warranty period for the entire appliance.

If the defect cannot be rectified, or if we refuse or unreasonably delay rectification, we will, at the customer's request, provide free replacement, compensate for the reduced value, or take back the appliance against refund of the purchase price within the statutory warranty period from the date of purchase or delivery.

Further claims, especially for damages incurred outside the appliance, are excluded.