Cooking Rice with Buffalo Stainless Steel Rice Cookers

At first, cooking rice with a stainless steel cooker may appear tricky and beginners may find the rice sticking to the pot. Follower these proper usage guidelines and you'll find a much better result!

Quick tips:

1. 10-cup rice cooker uses a minimum of 2 cups of rice, 6-cup rice cooker uses a minimum of 2 cup of rice. 3-cup rice cooker uses a minimum 0.5 cup of rice.
2. Rinse the rice and drain completely. Then add the needed amount of cooking water. Use 1 cup of water for each cup of rice. Therefore, 2 cups of rice need 2 cups of water. In case of brown rice, ratio would increase to 2.5 cups of water, depending on varieties of rice.
3. The most important point: After cooking time has completed, the rice cooker will automatically switch to "Keep Warm" mode. You should turn off the power or main switch and then leave the lid closed for 10-15 minutes before serving.
4. Keep out of reach of children.
   
   

Rice to water ratio for stainless steel rice cooker

Please note that the instruction below is general advice only. Rice and water ratio may vary depending on the nature and mixture of rice.

Rice / Model	3/6-cup model	10-cup model
Jasmine / Short Grain	Minimum 1 cup, ratio 1 : 1.2	Minimum 2 cups, ratio 1 : 1
Basmati / Long Grain	Minimum 1 cup, ratio 1 : 1.5	Minimum 2 cups, ratio 1 : 1.5
Brown Rice	Soak brown rice or few hours or overnight, ratio 1 : 1.5 (not recommended for KW62)	Minimum 2 cups, ratio 1 : 1.5

• Capacity is measured in the approximately 160ml rice measuring cup.
• It is always wise to allow a bit extra water when you cook less than two cups.
• Please turn off the power once the cooking time is completed. Let the rice sit for 10 minutes for better result.

Additional cooker guidelines 

Cooker Modes:

For Rice: The rice cooker has a Cook mode and Keep Warm mode. For cooking rice, it will turn to Keep Warm mode automatically after the cooking is completed. It takes about 13 minutes to cook. For the best result, leave the lid closed and the cooker switched off for an additional 10-15 minutes after cooking is completed - this helps greatly to avoid sticking.

For Soups & Porridges: Use the cooker in Soup and Porridge mode. As cooking styles for soup and porridge is different for everyone, you do need to check manually to get the best personal result depending on the recipe used.

Water Cups: You will find that newer models of rice cookers no longer have water cups. These are the containers located at the back of rice cookers that collect water produced during the cooking process. The tubes for the water cups always become dirty and are extremely difficult to clean. The best design is to have a water collection area around the rice cooker. The user can wipe away the water with a dry cloth.

Heating Base: The heating base can be dirty. We do not recommend any use of detergents for cleaning. Please make sure that the base of the rice cooker insert is clean before placing it in the rice cooker.

Stainless Steel: Stainless steel is a very strong material that can endure many types of erosion; however, it can be eroded. For example, if you place a stainless wok on the beach, you may find it oxidised a week later. Therefore, you will need to clean the cookware thoroughly every time after use. Do not let salt, vinegar, or lemon juice sit on a stainless steel surface for more than 48 hours. 

Use and Clean: Please use and clean the cookware according to the enclosed instructions. Because of the high heat used with stainless steel, your rice cooker will have a plastic-like smell during the first three uses. This is normal and there are no negative effects on your health or safety because of this smell. It will go away with continued use.

Tips to Use Buffalo 5-Cup Rice Cooker with Steam Boil Function

The Steam Boil function on the Buffalo 5-cup rice cooker is designed to combine gentle steaming with efficient boiling. This two-tier method helps you cook healthier rice and grains while also steaming ingredients placed above. Follow the steps below for best results.

Preparation

• Insert Inner Pot: Place the stainless steel inner pot into the cooker and rotate it once to ensure proper contact with the heating plate.
• Add Rice: Wash white rice thoroughly and pour it into the steamer basket, not the inner pot.
• Set Up Water: Add clean water into the inner pot (not the basket), enough to just cover the rice in the basket once it’s inserted.
• Insert Steamer Basket: Place the basket with rice into the inner pot, sitting just above the water level.
• Close the Lid: Ensure the lid is properly closed before starting.

Cooking

• Power On: Plug in the rice cooker and press the power button.
• Select Function: Press the “BoilSteam” button on the control panel.
• Choose Mode: Select “Fast Rice,” “Slow Rice,” or “Coarse Cereals” based on your preference.
• Adjust Time: If needed, use the “Time” button to modify cooking time (e.g., longer for beans or coarse grains).
• Start Cooking: Press the “On/Off” button to begin the process. The cooker will preheat first, then begin the countdown once boiling starts.

Notes

• Adjust water levels based on rice variety and desired texture.
• For coarse grains or low-sugar rice, soak the grains for 2 hours beforehand.
• The automatic keep-warm function activates after cooking ends.

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