Instant ZEST PLUS Manuel utilisateur

ZEST ™PLUS
Rice & Grain Cooker
20 Cup
User Manual
Welcome
Important Safeguards
Product Specications
Initial Setup
Product, Parts and Accessories
Control Panel
Initial Test Run
Smart Programs
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Contact Information

Welcome to the world of Instant cooking.
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Thank you for welcoming us into your kitchen.
Having families ourselves, we developed the Instant™Zest™Plus to allow
busy families and professionals alike to cook healthy, delicious meals
more easily and in less time.
We have partnered with chefs, authors and bloggers to compile a
collection of recipes that we hope you enjoy!
Happy cooking,
Download the FREE Instant Pot App
• Original Recipes
• New User Tips
• Getting Started Videos
Find helpful how-to videos, download the app, or visit our recipe site.
Robert J. Wang
Founder and Chief Innovation Ofcer

Table of Contents
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS........................................................................................ 4
Polarized Plug .............................................................................................................7
Product Specications...............................................................................................7
Initial Setup ................................................................................................................... 8
Product, Parts and Accessories ................................................................................. 9
Zest Plus Rice & Grain Cooker .................................................................................9
Zest Plus Rice & Grain Cooker Accessories......................................................... 10
Control Panel .............................................................................................................. 11
Smart Program Settings............................................................................................ 12
Status Messages......................................................................................................... 14
Smart Programs.......................................................................................................... 15
Steam..........................................................................................................................15
Sauté...........................................................................................................................16
Slow Cook..................................................................................................................16
Keep Warm................................................................................................................17
Smart Programs.......................................................................................................... 17
Smart Programs and Cooking Ratios...................................................................... 18
Initial Test Run............................................................................................................. 20
Care and Cleaning ..................................................................................................... 21
Troubleshooting .........................................................................................................22
Warranty ...................................................................................................................... 23
Contact Customer Care ............................................................................................25

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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When using your appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, SAFEGUARDS, AND WARNINGS
BEFORE OPERATING APPLIANCE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
SAFEGUARDS AND INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN INJURY
AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
2. Always operate the appliance on a horizontal surface that is level, stable,
and non-combustible.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. To avoid spills and burns, do not carry cooker
by the lid handle. To carry, wait until the cooker has cooled to room
temperature, then lift the cooker from the bottom.
4. CAUTION To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not immerse
cord, plug or the appliance in water or any other liquid. See Care and
Cleaning instructions for cleaning. Do not rinse the appliance under tap.
5. To avoid electrical shock, do not put liquid of any kind into the cooker base
as it contains the electrical components. Always use the inner
pot for cooking.
6. This appliance is NOT to be used by children or by persons with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used near children and these individuals. Children
should not play with this appliance.
7. Press Cancel, then unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Let appliance cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning
or storing the appliance. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet.
Never pull from the power cord.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner. For
assistance, contact Customer Care at support@instantappliances.com
or 1-800-828-7280.
9. Do not attempt to repair, replace, alter, or modify components of the
appliance, as this may cause electric shock, re or injury, and will void
the warranty.
10. Do not tamper with any of the safety mechanisms.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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11. Do not use any accessories or attachments not authorized by Instant
Brands™Inc. The use of attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer may cause a risk of injury, re or electric shock.
12. For household countertop use only. Do not use outdoors. Not for
commercial use.
13. Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a counter
or table.
14. Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or a
heated oven; heat from an external source will damage the appliance.
15. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing hot
rice or other liquids.
16. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.
17. Do not touch, cover or obstruct the steam vent on the top of the rice cooker
as it is extremely hot and may cause scalding.
18. Do not use unit in electric systems other than 120 V / 60 Hz for North
America. Do not use with power converters or adapters.
19. CAUTION Spilled food can cause serious burns. A short
power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting
from grabbing, entanglement and tripping.
• Keep the appliance and cord away from children.
• Never drape the power cord over edges of tables or counters.
• Never use below-counter power outlets, and never use with
an extension cord.
20. The rice cooker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from
other operating appliances. If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other
appliances, the appliance may not operate properly.
21. Steam vent on top of cooker is extremely hot. To avoid the risk of injury, do
not cover or obstruct steam vent.
22. Always make sure the outside of the inner cooking pot is dry prior to use. If
the inner pot is returned to the cooker when wet, it may cause damage or
cause the appliance to malfunction.
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING

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23. Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking. Hot
steam will escape and may cause scalding. Keep hands and face at a safe
distance when opening the cooker.
24. Rice should not be left in the inner cooking pot with the Keep Warm
function on for more than 12 hours.
25. To prevent damage or deformation, do not use the inner cooking pot on a
stovetop or burner.
26. To reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the removable inner
cooking pot provided.
27. Do not wrap or tie cord around appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to t into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do not attempt to modify the
plug in any way.
Product Specications
Zest Plus 20C 20 Cups
5 Litres 860 W 120 V / 60 Hz 6.61 lbs.
3 kg
in: 11.3 L × 11.26 W × 11.34 H
cm: 28.7 L × 28.6 W × 28.8 H
Read this manual carefully and completely, and retain for future reference.
Failure to adhere to safety instructions may result in serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING
THE FAILURE TO FOLLOW ANY OF THE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND THE IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAFE USE IS A MISUSE OF YOUR APPLIANCE THAT CAN VOID YOUR
WARRANTY AND CREATE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY.
WARNING
Electrical shock hazard. Use grounded outlet only. DO NOT remove ground. DO NOT use an adapter. DO
NOT use an extension cord. Failure to follow instructions can cause electrical shock and/or death.
WARNING
To avoid injury, read and understand instruction manual before using this machine.

Initial Setup
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• Read all the Important Safeguards before using the appliance. Failure to
read and follow the Important Safeguards may result in damage to the
appliance, property damage or personal injury.
• Remove all packing material from in and around the appliance.
• Place the appliance on a stable, level surface, away from external
heat sources.
• Read and follow Care and Cleaning instructions to clean the appliance
before rst use.
• Do not remove safety warnings or rating labels from the appliance.
CAUTION Heat from external sources will damage the appliance. Never use the appliance
on a stovetop. Do not place the appliance on or in close proximity to a hot gas or
electric burner or a heated oven.

Product, Parts and Accessories
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Zest Plus Rice & Grain Cooker
The Instant Zest Plus automatically perfectly cooks a variety of grains.
Before using the Zest Plus, verify that all parts are accounted for.
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Condensation Collector
Control Panel
Cooker BasePower Cord
Lid Lock
Lid Release
Steam Vent
Lid Handle
Lid
Heating Element
(Interior)

Product, Parts and Accessories
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Zest Plus Rice & Grain Cooker Accessories
Illustrations are for reference only and may differ from the actual product.
Inner Pot
Steamer Tray
Rice Spoon
Measuring Cup
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