How do I cook brown rice in my Black+Decker RC506 6 Cup Rice Cooker?

[VanBrooke]

Cooking brown rice in your Black+Decker RC506 6 Cup Rice Cooker is simple. Here's how:

1. Measure and Rinse: Use the rice measuring cup that came with your rice cooker to measure the amount of brown rice you want to cook. Rinse the rice in a separate bowl with cold water to remove excess starch. Then, drain the rice.
2. Add Rice and Water: Place the rinsed brown rice into the cooking bowl of your Black+Decker RC506. Add water according to the water markings inside the bowl. A general guideline for brown rice is a 1:1.5 ratio of rice to water. For instance, if you're using 1 cup of brown rice, add 1.5 cups of water.
3. Seasoning (Optional): If desired, add any seasonings or flavorings to the cooking bowl at this stage.
4. Cook: Place the cooking bowl back into the rice cooker base and secure the lid. Plug the rice cooker into a power outlet. The warm indicator light will turn on automatically. Press down the control switch; the cook indicator light will illuminate, and the cooking cycle will begin.
5. Finishing: When the brown rice is done, the control switch will automatically flip up to the warm setting. For optimal results, let the rice sit on the warm setting with the lid on for about 15 minutes. This allows the rice to steam further, improving its texture. Always stir the rice with a serving spoon before serving.
6. Cleaning: Unplug the Black+Decker RC506 rice cooker when not in use. Allow the unit to cool completely before cleaning.