Gourmia GRC670 8 Cup Rice Cooker and Steamer -
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<strong>Rice</strong> <strong>Cooker</strong><br />
Model# GRC-670<br />
USER<br />
MANUAL
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before using <strong>and</strong> save it for<br />
future reference<br />
Model: GRC-670<br />
© 2017 <strong>Gourmia</strong><br />
www.gourmia.com<br />
The Steelstone Group<br />
Brooklyn, NY<br />
All rights reserved. No portion of this manual may be reproduced by any means<br />
whatsoever without written permission from The Steelstone Group, except for the<br />
inclusion of quotations in a media review.<br />
Although every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual, The<br />
Steelstone Group assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Nor is any<br />
liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained<br />
herein. Although every effort has been made to ensure that the information<br />
contained in this manual is complete <strong>and</strong> accurate, The Steelstone Group is not<br />
engaged in rendering professional advice or services to the individual consumer;<br />
further, The Steelstone Group shall not be held responsible for any loss or damage<br />
allegedly arising from any information or suggestion in this manual.<br />
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Welcome to the Convenience of<br />
<strong>Rice</strong> <strong>Cooker</strong>s from <strong>Gourmia</strong><br />
Congratulations on your purchase of the <strong>Gourmia</strong> <strong>Rice</strong> <strong>Cooker</strong>! Dinner has<br />
never been so easy! With your new <strong>Gourmia</strong> <strong>Rice</strong> <strong>Cooker</strong> you can prepare<br />
restaurant quality rice cooked to perfection with just the press of a button. It<br />
is designed to cook all different kinds of rice, including white rice <strong>and</strong> whole<br />
grain brown rice.<br />
The <strong>Gourmia</strong> <strong>Rice</strong> <strong>Cooker</strong> includes various features that ensure convenient <strong>and</strong><br />
safe use of the appliance. Some safety features include a “keep warm” mode,<br />
<strong>and</strong> the “delay timer” function, which allows you to put the ingredients into the<br />
pot <strong>and</strong> have it ready at a later time. It’s as simple as filling the pot with rice,<br />
adding the right amount of water <strong>and</strong> pressing a button.<br />
The pages of this manual offer full <strong>and</strong> comprehensive insturctions to guide<br />
you through the functions <strong>and</strong> features of the <strong>Gourmia</strong> <strong>Rice</strong> <strong>Cooker</strong>. In this<br />
guide, you will also find information on its modes of operation, complete stepby-step<br />
instructions on assembly, cleaning <strong>and</strong> maintenance of your appliance.<br />
Please read all safety instructions thoroughly to ensure safe usage at all times.<br />
Thank you for your purchase! We sincerely hope you will enjoy this is as well as<br />
many innovative products brought to you by our family at <strong>Gourmia</strong>.<br />
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS<br />
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Important Safety Instructions<br />
1. Read all instructions before using.<br />
2. Do not use the inner pot in a gas oven or on any heated<br />
surface.<br />
3. To protect against fire, electric shock or injury, do not immerse<br />
cord, plug or unit in water or any other liquid.<br />
4. Never leave appliance unattended when in use.<br />
5. Unplug when not in use.<br />
6. Do not use a base unit, cord or any accessory attachements that<br />
are not provided by the manufacturer, as this may result in fire,<br />
electric shock or injury.<br />
7. Do not use outdoors.<br />
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot<br />
surfaces.<br />
9. <strong>Rice</strong> <strong>Cooker</strong> must be operated on a flat surface. Do not place on<br />
or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven or on top<br />
of other electric appliances.<br />
10. The bottom <strong>and</strong> edge of the inner pot should be cleaned<br />
before use. Do not allow loose rice or particles to fall into the<br />
base of the cooker. The inner pot must be inserted into the base<br />
fully to ensure proper cooking.<br />
11. Do not st<strong>and</strong> near the steam vent or touch it when in use.<br />
Hot steam <strong>and</strong> bubbles will be escaping from the vent.<br />
12. Do not cover the lid with a cloth as it may become deformed.<br />
13. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or after<br />
the appliance malfunctions. Return appliance to the nearest<br />
authorized service facility for examination <strong>and</strong> repair.<br />
14. Do not use appliance for uses other than intended.<br />
15. Allow appliance to cool down before putting on or taking off<br />
parts, <strong>and</strong> before cleaning the appliance.<br />
16. Close appliance before removing the plug.<br />
17. Keep away from children when appliance is in use.<br />
18. If cord is broken, it should be replaced by certified technicians<br />
only.<br />
19. For household use only.<br />
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
Know Your <strong>Rice</strong> <strong>Cooker</strong>................. .........6<br />
TABLE OF CONTENTS<br />
Using Your <strong>Rice</strong> <strong>Cooker</strong>...........................7<br />
Cleaning & Maintenance......................10<br />
Warranty & Services.............................11<br />
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KNOW YOUR RICE COOKER<br />
Lid Release<br />
Button<br />
Digital<br />
Screen<br />
Display<br />
KNOW YOUR RICE COOKER<br />
Steam Release<br />
Vent<br />
H<strong>and</strong>le<br />
Delay Timer<br />
Button<br />
White <strong>Rice</strong><br />
Button<br />
Steam<br />
Button<br />
Delay<br />
Timer<br />
White<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Steam<br />
Cooking<br />
Indicator<br />
Light<br />
Brown<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Keep<br />
Warm<br />
Brown <strong>Rice</strong><br />
Button<br />
Keep Warm<br />
Button<br />
Water<br />
Collector<br />
Power<br />
Button<br />
Steaming<br />
Tray<br />
Removable<br />
Lid<br />
Lid<br />
Inner<br />
Pot<br />
0 7<br />
0<br />
4<br />
0 2<br />
3.5<br />
3<br />
2<br />
1<br />
Spatula<br />
Measuring<br />
<strong>Cup</strong><br />
Delay<br />
Timer<br />
Cooking<br />
6<br />
White<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Steam<br />
Brown<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Keep<br />
Warm<br />
Water<br />
Collector
Delay<br />
Timer<br />
White<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Steam<br />
Cooking<br />
Brown<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Keep<br />
Warm<br />
USING YOUR RICE COOKER<br />
Clean all parts with lukewarm water <strong>and</strong> soap.<br />
Dry thoroughly before using.<br />
Do not immerse the appliance in water!<br />
BEFORE COOKING RICE:<br />
• Rinse the rice before cooking.<br />
• Place equal amounts of rice <strong>and</strong><br />
water into the pot. i.e. Add one<br />
cup of rice then fill with water till<br />
the one line.<br />
• The lines in the pot indicate how<br />
many cups of water are in the pot.<br />
• The maximum amount of rice is<br />
4 cups of raw rice <strong>and</strong> 8 cups of<br />
cooked rice.<br />
0 7<br />
0<br />
0 2<br />
4<br />
3.5<br />
3<br />
2<br />
1<br />
0 7<br />
0<br />
0 2<br />
4<br />
3.5<br />
3<br />
2<br />
1<br />
USING YOUR RICE COOKER<br />
REMOVABLE LID:<br />
• Detach the removable inner lid from the<br />
rice cooker by gently pulling it outward.<br />
d<br />
WATER COLLECTOR:<br />
• Always make sure the<br />
water collector is in place<br />
before cooking.<br />
• To remove the water collector,<br />
hold the sides <strong>and</strong> pull outward.<br />
Delay<br />
Timer<br />
White<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Steam<br />
Cooking<br />
Brown<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Keep<br />
Warm<br />
Water<br />
Collector<br />
LID RELEASE BUTTON:<br />
• To open the rice cooker<br />
lid - press firmly down<br />
on the cover release button<br />
while holding the h<strong>and</strong>le.<br />
Pull the cover upwards.<br />
7<br />
Brown<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Keep<br />
Warm<br />
Cooking<br />
Delay<br />
Timer<br />
White<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Steam
8USING YOUR RICE COOKER<br />
USING YOUR RICE COOKER<br />
Cooking White <strong>Rice</strong><br />
1. Plug in the appliance.<br />
2. Press the power button to turn on the <strong>Rice</strong> <strong>Cooker</strong>.<br />
3. Press “white rice” to start the cooking<br />
process.<br />
4. After five seconds the “cooking”<br />
indicator light will turn on.<br />
5. The display screen will display a chasing light<br />
pattern <strong>and</strong> will begin cooking. The cooking<br />
process takes from 45 minutes to an hour.<br />
6. Twelve minutes before the cooking is<br />
complete, the display screen will countdown<br />
the final minutes of cooking time.<br />
6. After the countdown is complete, the alarm<br />
will ring ten times <strong>and</strong> a zero will be displayed.<br />
7. Once the cooking is done, the “keep warm”<br />
option can be used for up to 10 hours.<br />
Cooking Brown <strong>Rice</strong><br />
1. Plug in the appliance.<br />
2. Press the power button to turn on the <strong>Rice</strong> <strong>Cooker</strong>.<br />
3. Press “Brown <strong>Rice</strong>” to start<br />
the cooking process.<br />
4. After five seconds the “cooking” indicator<br />
light will turn on.<br />
5. The display screen will show a chasing light pattern<br />
<strong>and</strong> will begin cooking. The cooking process<br />
takes from 45 minutes to an hour.<br />
5. 25 minutes before the cooking is complete,<br />
the display screen will countdown the final<br />
minutes of cooking time.<br />
6. After the countdown is complete, the alarm<br />
will ring ten times <strong>and</strong> a zero will be displayed.<br />
7. Once the cooking is done, the “keep warm”<br />
option can be used for up to 10 hours.<br />
Delay<br />
Timer<br />
Delay<br />
Timer<br />
White<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Steam<br />
White<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Steam<br />
Delay<br />
Timer<br />
Delay<br />
Timer<br />
Cooking<br />
White<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Steam<br />
Cooking<br />
Brown<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Keep<br />
Warm<br />
White<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Steam<br />
Cooking<br />
Cooking<br />
Brown<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Keep<br />
Warm<br />
Brown<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Keep<br />
Warm<br />
Brown<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Keep<br />
Warm
White<br />
Cooking<br />
Steaming<br />
1. Plug in the appliance.<br />
2. Press the power button to turn on the<br />
appliance.<br />
3. Press the “steam” button - the number 5 will<br />
appear on the display screen - indicating the<br />
amount of steaming time.<br />
4. For additional cooking time - press the<br />
“steam” button to add more minutes to<br />
the steaming time.<br />
5. The maximum amount of steaming time<br />
is 30 minutes.<br />
Delay<br />
Timer<br />
Cooking<br />
Delay<br />
Timer<br />
White<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Steam<br />
Brown<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Keep<br />
Warm<br />
USING YOUR RICE COOKER<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Brown<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Delay Timer<br />
Steam<br />
Keep<br />
Warm<br />
• Brown <strong>and</strong> white rice can be cooked using a slow cooking<br />
process using the delay timer option.<br />
• The rice can be kept in the pot for up to 15 hours.<br />
• Brown rice needs to be cooked for a minimum of two hours.<br />
• White rice needs to be cooked for a minimum of one hour.<br />
To use the delay timer function:<br />
1. Press the power button.<br />
2. Press “delay timer” button - 1 hour will<br />
appear on screeen. For each additional<br />
hour press the “delay timer” button.<br />
3. Press the “Brown <strong>Rice</strong>” or “White <strong>Rice</strong>” button.<br />
After five seconds the cooking process will begin.<br />
4. Twelve minutes before the cooking is finished, the display<br />
screen will countdown the final minutes of cooking time.<br />
5. Once the countdown is complete - the alarm will ring.<br />
Keep Warm<br />
Once the rice is cooked, it can<br />
be left in the <strong>Rice</strong> <strong>Cooker</strong> to<br />
serve later. Press the “keep<br />
warm” button <strong>and</strong> two lines will<br />
appear on the display screen <strong>and</strong> the<br />
indicator light will turn on. The keep warm<br />
function automatically turns off after ten hours.<br />
Delay<br />
Timer<br />
White<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Steam<br />
Cooking<br />
Brown<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Keep<br />
Warm<br />
Delay<br />
Timer<br />
White<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Steam<br />
Cooking<br />
Brown<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Keep<br />
Warm<br />
Cancel Function<br />
Within five seconds<br />
after selecting a<br />
specific mode, you<br />
can change it by<br />
pressing a different<br />
button.<br />
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Steam<br />
Cooking<br />
Brown<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
Keep<br />
Warm<br />
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE<br />
Cleaning <strong>and</strong> Maintenance<br />
• Unplug the appliance before cleaning.<br />
• Cool down the appliance before cleaning.<br />
• The inner pot must be cleaned after each use.<br />
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or steel wool<br />
to wash the inner pot - as they can scratch<br />
the non-stick coating.<br />
• Do not immerse any parts in water other<br />
than the inner pot, <strong>and</strong> water collector.<br />
0 7<br />
0<br />
4<br />
0 2<br />
3.5<br />
3<br />
2<br />
1<br />
• Detach the inner pot <strong>and</strong> removable lid.<br />
Soak or wash in a dishwasher.<br />
• Wash the inside <strong>and</strong> outside of the appliance<br />
with a damp cloth.<br />
• Do not immerse the appliance in water.<br />
Delay<br />
Timer<br />
White<br />
<strong>Rice</strong><br />
WARNING:<br />
• The appliance is very hot during use.<br />
• Never leave the <strong>Rice</strong> <strong>Cooker</strong> unattended.<br />
• Do not open the lid while in use.<br />
• Do not immerse the base in water or any liquids - it may cause<br />
damage to the appliance.<br />
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STORAGE<br />
Clean <strong>and</strong> dry all parts before storing. Store the <strong>Rice</strong> <strong>Cooker</strong> in<br />
its box or in a clean, dry place.
WARRANTY & SERVICE<br />
This Limited Warranty is for one full year from the date<br />
of purchase. It is applicable to the original purchaser<br />
only <strong>and</strong> is not transferable to a third party user. Repair<br />
or replacement of defective parts is solely at the seller’s<br />
discretion. In the event that repair isn’t possible, the<br />
seller will replace the product/part. If product repair/<br />
replacement won’t suffice, the seller has the option of<br />
refunding the cash value of the product or component<br />
returned.<br />
WARRANTY & SERVICES<br />
Product defects not covered under the Warranty<br />
provisions include normal wear <strong>and</strong> damage incurred<br />
from use or accidental negligence, misuse of instruction<br />
specifications or repair by unauthorized parties.<br />
The manufacturing company is not liable for any<br />
incidental or consequential damages incurred by such<br />
circumstances.<br />
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