Black and Decker Rice Cooker RC516 User Manual

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16 CUP RICE COOKER 
OLLA ARROCERA DE 1\56 TAZAS
CUISEUR À RIZ DE 1\56 TASSES
use and care manual
manual de uso y cu\.idado
guide d’utilisation et d’entretien 
 
RC516 
						

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CONTENTS
Imp\brtant Safeguards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Getting t\b Kn\bw Y\bur Rice C\b\bker  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . 5
Getting Started   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Imp\brtant Inf\brmati\bn Ab\but Y\bur Rice C\b\bker    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . .6
Operating Y\bur Rice C\b\bker  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . 6
Cleaning and Care  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Helpful Hints and Tips  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Tr\bublesh\b\bting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Recipes  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . 14
Warranty   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .\5 . . . 18
WELCOME!C\bngratulati\bns \bn y\bur purchase \bf the Black+Decker™ Rice C\b\bker  . We have 
devel\bped this use and care guide t\b ensure \bptimal perf\brmance and y\bur 
satisfacti\bn  . Save this use and care b\b\bk and register y\bur appliance \bnline at 
www  .pr\bdpr\btect  .c\bm/applica  .   
						

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Please Read and Save this Use and Care Boo\f. 
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.
 When using electrical appliances, basic safety precauti\bns sh\buld always be f\bl-
l\bwed t\b reduce the risk \bf fire, electric sh\bck, and/\br injury, including the f\bll\bwing:
•  Read all instructi\bns  .
•  D\b n\bt t\buch h\bt surfaces  . Use 
handles \br kn\bbs  . 
•  T\b pr\btect against electrical sh\bck, d\b 
n\bt immerse c\brd, plug \br base unit in 
water \br \bther liquid  . 
•  Cl\bse supervisi\bn is necessary when 
any appliance is used by \br near 
children  . 
•  D\b n\bt \bperate appliance with a 
damaged c\brd \br plug, \br after the 
appliance malfuncti\bns \br has been 
damaged in any manner  . C\bntact 
C\bnsumer Supp\brt at the t\bll-free 
number listed in the warranty secti\bn  . 
•  The use \bf access\bry attachments 
n\bt rec\bmmended by this appliance 
manufacturer may cause injuries  . 
•  D\b n\bt use \butd\b\brs  . 
•  D\b n\bt let c\brd hang \bver edge \bf 
table \br c\bunter, \br t\buch h\bt surfaces  . 
•  D\b n\bt place \bn \br near a h\bt gas \br 
electric burner, \br in a heated \bven  . 
•  Extreme cauti\bn must be used when 
m\bving an appliance c\bntaining h\bt \bil 
\br \bther h\bt liquids  . 
•  T\b disc\bnnect, press the c\bntr\bl switch 
upwards (the WARM indicat\br light will 
illuminate) and then rem\bve the plug 
fr\bm the \butlet  . 
•  D\b n\bt use appliance f\br \bther than 
intended use  . 
•  This appliance is n\bt intended f\br use 
by pers\bns (including children) with 
reduced physical, sens\bry \br mental 
capabilities, \br lack \bf experience 
and kn\bwledge, unless they have 
been given supervisi\bn \br instructi\bn 
c\bncerning use \bf the appliance by a 
pers\bn resp\bnsible f\br their safety  .• 
Unplug fr\bm \butlet when n\bt in use 
and bef\bre cleaning  . All\bw t\b c\b\bl 
bef\bre putting \bn \br taking \bff parts  .
•  The appliance is n\bt intended t\b be 
\bperated by means \bf an external timer 
\br separate rem\bte c\bntr\bl system  .
•  D\b n\bt use this appliance \bn an unstable 
surface  . 
•  D\b n\bt attempt t\b heat \br c\b\bk n\bn-
f\b\bd items in this appliance  .
•  Children sh\buld be supervised t\b 
ensure that they d\b n\bt play with the 
appliance  .
 
Additi\fnal Sa\beguards: 
• T\b prevent damage \br sh\bck hazard, 
d\b n\bt c\b\bk directly in c\b\bking base  . 
C\b\bk \bnly in c\b\bking b\bwl pr\bvided  .
•  This appliance generates heat and 
escaping steam during use  . Lift \bff glass 
lid carefully t\b av\bid scalding, and all\bw 
water t\b drip int\b c\b\bking b\bwl  . 
•  Never use the c\b\bking b\bwl \bn a gas \br 
electric c\b\bkt\bp \br \bn an \bpen flame  .
•  D\b n\bt cut f\b\bds directly in the 
c\b\bking b\bwl t\b av\bid scratching  .  
						

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POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a p\blarized plug (\bne blade is wider than the \bther)  . T\b reduce
the risk \bf electric sh\bck, this plug is intended t\b fit int\b a p\blarized \butlet \bnly \bne 
way  . If the plug d\bes n\bt fit fully int\b the \butlet, reverse the plug  . If it still d\bes n\bt fit, 
c\bntact a qualified electrician  . D\b n\bt attempt t\b m\bdify the plug in any way  .
TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW
Warning:  This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw t\b prevent 
rem\bval \bf the \buter c\bver  . T\b reduce the risk \bf fire \br electric sh\bck, d\b n\bt attempt 
t\b rem\bve the \buter c\bver  . There are n\b user-serviceable parts inside  . Repair sh\buld 
be d\bne \bnly by auth\brized service pers\bnnel  . F\br service, repair \br any questi\bns 
regarding y\bur appliance, please call \bur Cust\bmer Service Line at 1-800-\f31-9786 
(US and Canada)  .
ELECTRICAL CORD
1  . A sh\brt p\bwer-supply c\brd is pr\bvided t\b reduce the risk resulting fr\bm bec\bming 
entangled in \br tripping \bver a l\bnger c\brd  .
\f  . L\bnger detachable p\bwer-supply c\brds \br extensi\bn c\brds are available and may be 
used if care is exercised in their use  .
3  . If a l\bng detachable p\bwer-supply c\brd \br extensi\bn c\brd is used:
 a)   The marked electrical rating \bf the p\bwer c\brd \br extensi\bn c\brd sh\buld be at least 
as great as the electrical rating \bf the appliance  .
 b)   The l\bnger c\brd sh\buld be arranged s\b that it will n\bt drape \bver the c\buntert\bp \br 
tablet\bp where it can be pulled \bn by children \br tripped \bver unintenti\bnally  .
N\fte:  If the p\bwer c\brd is damaged, please c\bntact the warranty department listed 
in these instructi\bns  . 
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This pr\fduct is \b\fr h\fuseh\fld use \fnly.  
						

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Pr\bduct may vary slightly fr\bm what is illustrated .
GE\b\bING \bO KNOW YOUR RICE COOKER
1 .    Lid handle
\f  .    Tempered glass lid 
(Part# RC516-01)
3  .    C\b\bking b\bwl 
(Part#  RC516-0\f)
4  .  C\b\bl-t\buch side handles
5  .    Steaming basket (Part# RC516-03)  
Not included in all models.
6  .    Rice measure (Part#  RC514-04)  7 .  
Serving sp\b\bn (Part# RC514-05)
8  .  C\b\bking base 
9  .  COOK indicat\br light 
10  . CONTROL switch
11  .  WARM indicat\br light
1\f  . Steam vent
13  . Lid hanger
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GE\b\bING S\bAR\bED 
This appliance is intended f\br h\buseh\bld use \bnly  . 
•  Rem\bve all packing material, any stickers, and the plastic band ar\bund the 
p\bwer plug  .
• G\b t\b www  .pr\bdpr\btect  .c\bm/applica t\b register y\bur pr\bduct  .
• Wash all rem\bvable parts as instructed in CARE AND CLEANING  .  
Place the clean, dry c\b\bking p\bt in the c\b\bking base  . 
•  Select a l\bcati\bn where this unit is t\b be used  . Place the unit \bn a stable, heat 
resistant surface, free fr\bm cl\bth, liquids and any \bther flammable materials  . 
Ensure that the unit has en\bugh space all the way ar\bund and ab\bve it t\b 
all\bw heat t\b fl\bw with\but damage t\b cabinets \br walls  . 
IMPOR\bAN\b INFORMA\bION ABOU\b YOUR   
RICE COOKER
• It is n\bt necessary t\b preheat the rice c\b\bker bef\bre use  .
• The c\b\bking b\bwl gets h\bt  . When in use, always use \bven mitts \br 
p\bth\blders when t\buching any \buter \br inner surface \bf the appliance  .
• During the first few minutes \bf use y\bu may n\btice sm\bke and a slight  \bd\br  . This is caused by \bil that may have been used during manufacturing 
\bf the unit and will n\bt impact the perf\brmance  .
• D\b n\bt try t\b st\bp the rice c\b\bker fr\bm switching t\b the warm m\bde  . 
•  As rice c\b\bks, steam will escape thr\bugh vent in lid  . Place glass lid \bn the 
rice c\b\bker s\b the steam vent is facing away fr\bm cabinets and walls  . D\b n\bt 
place hand \bver steam vent while rice is c\b\bking; the h\bt steam may burn  .
• Use the plastic serving sp\b\bn (\br a w\b\bden sp\b\bn) t\b stir and rem\bve  rice  . D\b n\bt use metal utensils that can scratch the n\bnstick c\b\bking b\bwl  .
•  D\b n\bt fill the c\b\bking b\bwl higher than highest water marking measurement  .  
OPERA\bING YOUR RICE COOKER  
COOKING RICE 
1 .    Measure desired am\bunt \bf rice with the pr\bvided measuring cup and 
add t\b the c\b\bking b\bwl  . The maximum am\bunt \bf dry rice is 8 rice cup 
measures  . 
NOTE: When measuring uncoo\fed rice; do not use a standard 1 cup \b8 fluid 
oz.) measuring cup. A standard rice cup is ¾ cup \b6 fluid oz.); the same size 
as the provided rice measuring cup. One rice cup measure of dry rice will 
yield 2 standard cups of coo\fed rice.
\f  .    Rinse the rice with water t\b rem\bve any excess starch and then drain  .  
						

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3 .    F\br white rice, fill the c\b\bking b\bwl with water 
t\b the line that matches the number \bf rice cups 
being c\b\bked  . (A) Add butter, \bil, \br seas\bnings 
as desired  . See c\b\bking chart in the Helpful 
Hints secti\bn f\br additi\bnal details \bn water and 
rice measures f\br different types \bf rice  . 
4  .    Place the c\b\bking p\bt int\b the c\b\bking base 
and then place the lid \bn the p\bt  . 
5  .    Plug in the appliance; the warm indicat\br light 
will aut\bmatically illuminate  . The appliance will start heating \bn warm as 
s\b\bn as the c\brd is plugged int\b the \butlet  . 
6  .    Push d\bwn the c\bntr\bl switch  . The c\b\bk indicat\br light will illuminate and 
the c\b\bking will begin  .
7 .     When the rice is ready, the c\bntr\bl switch will flip up and turn t\b warm  . 
8  .    F\br best results, all\bw the rice t\b rest \bn warm f\br 15 minutes with the lid 
in place  . This will help further steam the rice  . Always stir the rice with the 
serving sp\b\bn bef\bre serving  .
9  .    Unplug the appliance when n\bt in use and always all\bw the rice c\b\bker 
t\b c\bmpletely c\b\bl bef\bre cleaning  . 
COOKING SOUPS, STEWS, AND MORE 
1  .    Add ingredients int\b the c\b\bking b\bwl  .  
\f  .  Place c\b\bking b\bwl int\b the c\b\bking base, then place the lid \bn the p\bt  . 
3  .    Plug in the appliance; the warm indicat\br light will aut\bmatically 
illuminate  . The appliance will start heating \bn warm as s\b\bn as the c\brd is 
plugged int\b the \butlet  . 
4  .    Push d\bwn the c\bntr\bl switch  . The c\b\bk indicat\br light will illuminate 
and the c\b\bking will begin  .
5  .    If desired, set kitchen timer f\br c\b\bking time  . Manually switch the 
appliance t\b warm when the f\b\bd is ready by pushing up the c\bntr\bl 
switch  . 
Note:  The rice coo\fer will not switch to warm until all the \gliquids are boiled 
away. For best results, monitor coo\fing progress closely and do n\got leave the 
rice coo\fer unattended.  
6  .    Unplug the appliance when n\bt in use and always all\bw the rice c\b\bker 
t\b c\bmpletely c\b\bl bef\bre cleaning  . 
STEAMING IN THE STEAMING BASKET  
1  .    Add the c\b\bking b\bwl t\b the c\b\bking base and then add 1 ½ cups \bf 
water int\b the c\b\bking b\bwl; adding seas\bning if desired  .  
\f  .    Place the f\b\bds t\b be steamed inside \bf the steaming basket and set the 
steaming basket inside \bf the c\b\bking b\bwl  . The water within the c\b\bking A  
						

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b\bwl sh\buld n\bt be t\buching the basket . C\bver with lid and always keep 
lid \bn while steaming  . 
3  .    Plug in the appliance; the warm indicat\br light will aut\bmatically 
illuminate  . The appliance will start heating \bn warm as s\b\bn as the c\brd is 
plugged int\b the \butlet  . 
4  .    Push d\bwn the c\bntr\bl switch  . The c\b\bk indicat\br light will illuminate 
and the c\b\bking will begin  . 
5  .    Steaming times vary between vegetables and \bther f\b\bd types  . Begin 
checking f\br d\bneness after initial 5 minutes  . See c\b\bking chart in the 
Helpful Hints secti\bn f\br additi\bnal details  . 
Note:  When steaming vegetables or other foods without rice in the coo\fing 
bowl, the unit will \gnot automatically switch to warm.  
6  .    Unplug the appliance when n\bt in use and always all\bw the rice c\b\bker 
t\b c\bmpletely c\b\bl bef\bre cleaning  . 
CLEANING AND CARE
This pr\bduct c\bntains n\b user serv\5iceable parts . Refer service t\b qualified 
service pers\bnnel .
CLEANING
Important: Never immerse coo\fing base in water or other liquids. 
1  .    Always unplug the rice c\b\bker and all\bw t\b c\b\bl c\bmpletely bef\bre cleaning  . 
\f  .    Wash c\b\bking b\bwl and glass lid in warm, s\bapy water  . If f\b\bd sticks t\b 
the c\b\bking b\bwl, fill with warm, s\bapy water and all\bw it t\b s\bak bef\bre 
cleaning with plastic sc\buring pad
Note:  Both the coo\fing bowl and glass lid are dishwasher safe.
3  .  Rinse and dry th\br\bughly  .
4  .    Wipe interi\br and exteri\br \bf the c\b\bking base with a s\bft, slightly damp 
cl\bth \br sp\bnge  . 
Important:  Never use abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean the 
coo\fing base, as they may damage the surfaces.
5  .    If water accidentally gets int\b the switch area \br \bnt\b the heating plate, 
all\bw the rice c\b\bker t\b dry c\bmpletely bef\bre using  .
STORING
Make sure that the appliance is th\br\bughly c\b\bl and dry  . Never wrap the c\brd 
tightly ar\bund the appliance; keep it l\b\bsely c\biled . Placing the lid \bn\5 upside-
d\bwn f\br st\brage can help save space  .  
						

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HELPFUL HIN\bS AND \bIPS
RICE TIPS
• If rice \br \bther f\b\bds start t\b b\bil \bver, rem\bve the lid and stir f\br a c\buple minutes  . Leaving the lid \bff f\br a sh\brt peri\bd \bf time will all\bw s\bme \bf 
the liquids t\b b\bil \bff and f\br the mixture t\b slightly c\b\bl  . Place the lid 
back \bn the rice c\b\bker and repeat if needed  . 
• K\bsher salt has n\b impurities and diss\blves faster than table salt  . If using 
k\bsher salt, y\bu may find y\bu want t\b add a little m\bre than if using table 
salt  . Ab\but ¾ tsp  . \bf k\bsher salt is rec\bmmended f\br each rice cup (5 fluid 
\bz  .) \bf unc\b\bked rice  . 
• White rice can be st\bred in an airtight c\bntainer in a c\b\bl dark place f\br  up t\b \bne year  .
• Br\bwn rice can be st\bred in an airtight c\bntainer in a c\b\bl dark place f\br  up t\b six m\bnths  . Refrigerati\bn \br freezing extends its shelf life  .
• Try using br\bth, st\bck \br rec\bnstituted b\buill\bn in place \bf water f\br  additi\bnal flav\br  . If y\bu d\b, n\b additi\bnal salt may be necessary  .
• D\b n\bt keep small am\bunts \bf rice in the warm cycle f\br extended peri\bds  \bf time because it can dry \but the rice  . 
• During c\b\bking, a thin crust may devel\bp \bn the rice at the b\btt\bm \bf  the b\bwl  . If y\bu d\b n\bt like rice with a crust, y\bu can easily peel it \bff and 
discard it  .
• Taste/hardness will vary depending \bn the quality/type \bf rice and length  \bf time it is c\b\bked  . F\br s\bfter, fluffier rice, add a little m\bre water  . F\br 
firmer, crunchier rice, use less water  .
• If steaming f\b\bds and c\b\bking rice at the same time, d\b n\bt c\b\bk m\bre  than \f standard rice cups  . 
• F\br \bther types \bf grains n\bt listed in the c\b\bking chart, f\bll\bw package  directi\bns  . 
ADDITIONAL USES FO\tR YOUR RICE COOKER
Packaged \b\f\fds: c\bndensed and ready t\b serve s\bups, pastas, and stews
•  D\b n\bt fill b\bwl ab\bve the largest water marking cup level \bn the 
c\b\bking b\bwl  . 
•  F\br even heating, stir \bccasi\bnally  .
•  Always use a kitchen timer  . D\b n\bt rely \bn the c\bntr\bl switch \bn the c\b\bker 
since it is n\bt intended t\b be an indicat\br \bf c\b\bking time f\br s\bups and stews  .
•  Use \bnly b\bneless meats and p\bultry that are cut int\b cubes n\b larger than 1 ½  
inches  . It is n\bt necessary t\b br\bwn the meats bef\bre c\b\bking  .
•  When c\b\bking rice \br pasta in the s\bup, add additi\bnal liquid in the recipe  .
•  Since m\bst fr\bzen vegetables c\b\bk very quickly, it is best t\b add them at the 
end \bf the c\b\bking time  . Stir them int\b the s\bup \br stew and all\bw the mixture 
t\b c\b\bk an additi\bnal 5 t\b 10 minutes  .
•  Ch\b\bse recipes that will c\b\bk in 1 h\bur \br less  . 
•  T\b make pasta, add 6–7 cups \bf water t\b the c\b\bking b\bwl and bring it t\b a 
b\bil \bn the c\b\bk setting  . Add up t\b ½ lb . \bf pasta, stir and c\bver  . C\b\bk until 
n\b\bdles have reached desired c\bnsistency and drain  .   
						

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Oatmeal \fr H\ft Cereals
• Steel Cut Oats w\brk best .
• D\b n\bt fill b\bwl m\bre than half way with liquids, as the \batmeal will  expand during the c\b\bking pr\bcess  . 
• F\br even heating, stir \bccasi\bnally  .
• When the \batmeal is d\bne, the rice c\b\bker will switch t\b warm  . 
Please n\bte that this is f\br well-d\bne \batmeal  . If y\bu prefer a different 
c\bnsistency, m\bnit\br the c\b\bking pr\bcess t\b manually switch t\b warm f\br 
desired results  .  
• Ch\b\bse recipes that will c\b\bk in 1 h\bur \br less  .
If desired, add seas\bnings \5and \bil \br butter with rice bef\bre adding water  . 
All\bw rice t\b rest \bn warm at least 15 minutes bef\bre serving .
AMOUN\b OF RICE AMOUN\b OF 
WA\b E RAPPROX.  
COOKING \bIME YIELD 
 
(standard 
8 oz. cups)
FOR WHI\bE LONG GRAIN, JASMINE, BASMA\bI, YELLOW, OR MEDIUM GRAIN RI\oCE
\f rice measures t\b \f mark\f1 t\b \f6 minutes 3 .5 cups
3 rice measures t\b 3 mark\f3 t\b \f8 minutes 5 .3 cups
4 rice measures t\b 4 mark\f5 t\b 30 minutes 7 cups
5 rice measures t\b 5 mark\f7 t\b 3\f minutes 8 .8 cups
6 rice measures t\b 6 mark\f9 t\b 34 minutes 10 .5 cups
7 rice measures t\b 7 mark31 t\b 36 minutes 1\f .3 cups
8 rice measures t\b 8 mark33 t\b 38 minutes 14 cups
FOR BROWN RICE
\f rice measures 3 cups\f8 t\b 33 minutes 4 .5 cups
3 rice measures 4 ½ cups30 t\b 35 minutes 6 .8 cups
4 rice measures 6 cups3\f t\b 37 minutes 9 cups
5 rice measures 7 ½ cups34 t\b 39 minutes 11 .3 cups
6 rice measures 9 cups36 t\b 41 minutes 13 .5 cups
F\br \bther types \bf gr\5ains n\bt listed in the c\b\bking chart, f\bll\bw package 
directi\bns .