| Brand Name | BELLA PRO |
| Product Name | 20-Cup Digital Rice Cooker & Food Steamer |
| Model / Product Number | 90226 |
| File Size | 0.54 MB |
| Number of Pages | 20 |
| Languages Covered | English |
BELLA PRO 20-Cup Rice Cooker & Food Steamer
The BELLA PRO 20-Cup Digital Rice Cooker & Food Steamer combines automatic rice cooking with dedicated programs for White Rice, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Oatmeal, Yogurt, Slow Cook, Steam and Grains. It also provides an adjustable digital time display, a 24-hour Delay Timer for supported programs and a 10-hour Keep Warm function. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
The cooker can prepare up to 10 included measuring cups of raw rice, producing as much as approximately 20 cups of cooked rice, depending on rice type and preparation. The supplied rice cup holds 6 oz / 180 mL, equal to 3/4 of a standard U.S. cup. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
In addition to rice, the appliance can steam vegetables, fish and shellfish, prepare homemade yogurt, slow-cook meals, make oatmeal and cook grains such as buckwheat, barley, bulgur, millet, farro, spelt and amaranth. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C… Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
What’s Included
The product illustration on page 5 of the numbered manual shows the main appliance along with its removable cooking and serving accessories. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
| Item | Purpose |
| Rice Cooker Base Unit | Contains the heating system and digital controls |
| Non-Stick Cooking Pot | Holds rice, water and other ingredients |
| Steam Tray | Holds foods above the cooking liquid for steaming |
| Rice Measuring Cup | Measures raw rice and cooking quantities |
| Rice Paddle | Serves and stirs cooked rice without damaging the non-stick pot |
Parts and Components
The manual identifies twelve main parts. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
| No. | Part | Purpose |
| 1 | Hinged Lid | Closes the cooker during operation |
| 2 | Lid Lock Button | Releases the lid |
| 3 | Lid Handle | Used to open and close the lid |
| 4 | Steam Vent | Releases steam during cooking |
| 5 | Non-Stick Cooking Pot | Removable vessel for food and liquid |
| 6 | Heating Tray | Transfers heat to the cooking pot |
| 7 | Base Unit | Houses the heater and controls |
| 8 | Control Panel | Selects functions and time settings |
| 9 | Steam Tray | Holds vegetables, fish and other foods for steaming |
| 10 | Rice Measuring Cup | 6 oz / 180 mL measuring cup |
| 11 | Rice Paddle | Non-metal utensil for serving rice |
| 12 | Polarized Plug | Connects the appliance to electrical power |
Control Panel Guide
The control panel shown on page 5 includes the Power control, eight cooking programs, time-adjustment keys and dedicated Keep Warm and Delay Timer controls. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
| Control | Function |
| POWER | Starts the selected cooking function or turns the cooker off |
| WHITE RICE | Automatic white-rice program |
| BROWN RICE | Automatic brown-rice program |
| QUINOA | Automatic quinoa program |
| OATMEAL | Timed oatmeal program |
| YOGURT | Timed yogurt program |
| SLOW COOK | Timed slow-cooking program |
| STEAM | Timed steaming program |
| GRAINS | Automatic grain-cooking program |
| + / – | Adjusts available time settings |
| KEEP WARM | Activates up to 10 hours of warming |
| DELAY TIMER | Programs a delayed start |
| Digital TIME Display | Shows time, countdowns and standby dashes |
Function and Time Settings
| Function | Default Time | Adjustable Range | Keep Warm |
| White Rice | Automatically determined | Not adjustable | 10 hr |
| Brown Rice | Automatically determined | Not adjustable | 10 hr |
| Quinoa | Automatically determined | Not adjustable | 10 hr |
| Grains | Automatically determined | Not adjustable | 10 hr |
| Steam | 1:00 | 0:10–1:30 | 10 hr |
| Yogurt | 8:00 | 6:00–12:00 | No automatic Keep Warm |
| Slow Cook | 3:00 | 2:00–6:00 | 10 hr |
| Oatmeal | 1:10 | 0:30–2:00 | 10 hr |
| Keep Warm | 0:00 | Counts up to 10:00 | — |
The timed-function chart provides the default and adjustable ranges for Steam, Yogurt, Slow Cook and Oatmeal. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C… White Rice, Brown Rice, Quinoa and Grains determine their own cooking duration according to the amount of food and liquid rather than using a selectable cooking time. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C… Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Capacity and Rice Measuring Cup
The supplied measuring cup holds:
6 oz / 180 mL / 3/4 standard cup
One measuring cup of raw rice generally produces approximately two 8-ounce cups of cooked rice, depending on the rice variety. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
The cooker holds up to:
10 rice measuring cups of uncooked rice
For a full batch, the manual instructs the owner to add 10 measuring cups of rice and then fill water to the 10-cup line inside the cooking pot. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Important Safety Instructions
The appliance creates hot food, liquid and escaping steam. Important precautions include:
- Do not touch hot surfaces directly.
- Never immerse the cord, plug or base unit in water.
- Disconnect the cooker by pressing POWER before unplugging it.
- Unplug it when not in use and before cleaning.
- Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning or storage.
- Do not use a damaged cord, plug or appliance.
- Do not use unapproved accessories.
- Do not operate outdoors.
- Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces and countertop edges.
- Do not place the cooker on or near a hot burner or inside an oven.
- Take extra care when moving a cooker containing hot liquid.
- Pull the plug itself rather than yanking the cord.
- Do not use the appliance for purposes other than those described.
- Keep the appliance and cord away from children. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Steam and Burn Safety
Steam begins escaping as soon as the lid is opened.
The manual instructs users to:
- Keep the face and hands away from the lid opening.
- Stay clear of the steam vent during cooking.
- Use oven mitts when handling the hot cooking pot.
- Avoid placing the cooker directly below wall cabinets because steam rises from the appliance. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C… Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C… Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Cooking Pot Safety
Only the removable cooking pot should hold food and liquid.
The manual specifically warns:
- Do not pour liquid directly into the base unit.
- Do not operate the cooker with an empty pot.
- Do not use a dented, bent or damaged cooking pot.
- Never place the cooking pot on a stovetop or open flame.
- Do not use sharp or metal utensils inside the non-stick pot. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Delay Timer Food-Safety Warning
When programming a delayed start of more than two hours, perishable foods should not be placed in the cooking pot. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
The dedicated Delay Timer section further warns against using ingredients such as:
- Fresh milk
- Eggs
- Cheese
- Onions
- Fresh fruit
- Yogurt Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
For Steam mode, fresh fish, beef and poultry must not be left waiting under a delayed-start program. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Electrical Requirements
The appliance should connect to a:
120V AC wall outlet. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
The manual recommends using a separate electrical circuit if other appliances may overload the circuit. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Extension Cord Warning
The manual specifically states:
Do not use an extension cord with this product. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Before Using the Rice Cooker for the First Time
Remove Packaging
- Remove all packaging from the cooker.
- Remove labels from exterior surfaces.
- Press the lid-lock button and lift the hinged lid.
- Remove the cooking pot and accessories. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Wash the Removable Parts
Wash the following in warm, soapy water:
- Cooking pot
- Steam tray
- Rice measuring cup
- Rice paddle
Rinse and dry each item well. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
These four removable pieces are dishwasher-safe. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
The base unit must never be immersed in water.
Reassemble the Cooker
Place the clean pot back into the base and close the lid until it locks with an audible sound.
Liquid must always go into the removable cooking pot rather than directly into the base. The rice cooker should never be plugged in without its cooking pot installed. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Basic Operating Instructions
To begin a cooking program:
- Open the lid.
- Add the recipe ingredients to the cooking pot.
- Rotate the pot slightly so it sits firmly against the thermostat.
- Close and lock the lid.
- Plug the cooker into a 120V outlet.
- The unit sounds one tone.
- The control-panel lights briefly illuminate and then turn off.
- Four dashes, —-, remain on the digital display until a function is selected. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
How to Cook White Rice
Step 1: Measure the Rice
Use the supplied 6-ounce measuring cup.
The manual recommends filling and leveling the cup. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Step 2: Rinse the Rice
Place the raw rice into a colander or strainer and rinse until the water runs clear. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Step 3: Add Rice and Water
Put the washed rice into the cooking pot and add water to the corresponding marked line.
For example:
- 4 measuring cups rice → water to 4-cup line
- 6 measuring cups rice → water to 6-cup line
- 10 measuring cups rice → water to 10-cup line Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Step 4: Close and Lock the Lid
Make sure the lid locks securely. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Step 5: Select White Rice
Press WHITE RICE.
The White Rice indicator begins flashing. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Step 6: Press POWER
Press POWER to begin.
The Power indicator lights and a rotating steam graphic appears while the cooker heats. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
If POWER is not pressed within approximately 30 seconds, the appliance returns to standby.
Step 7: Wait for Cooking to Finish
The White Rice function calculates its cooking duration automatically.
When cooking is complete:
- Five tones sound.
- The Keep Warm light turns on.
- The cooker automatically enters its 10-hour Keep Warm cycle. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Step 8: Let Rice Rest
For fluffier rice, allow it to stand for approximately 10 minutes before stirring or serving. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Step 9: Fluff With a Non-Metal Utensil
Use the supplied rice paddle or another non-metal, long-handled utensil. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
White Rice Cooking Chart
| Raw White Rice | Water Level | Approx. Cooked Yield |
| 4 measuring cups | 4-cup line | 6–8 cups |
| 5 measuring cups | 5-cup line | 9–12 cups |
| 6 measuring cups | 6-cup line | 11–14 cups |
| 7 measuring cups | 7-cup line | 13–16 cups |
| 8 measuring cups | 8-cup line | 15–18 cups |
| 10 measuring cups | 10-cup line | 17–20 cups |
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Long-Grain White Rice Cooking Chart
The manual estimates a cooking time of approximately 25 to 60 minutes, depending on the quantity. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
| Raw Long-Grain White Rice | Water Level | Approx. Cooked Yield |
| 4 measuring cups | 4-cup line | 8 cups |
| 5 measuring cups | 5-cup line | 10 cups |
| 6 measuring cups | 6-cup line | 12 cups |
| 7 measuring cups | 7-cup line | 14 cups |
| 8 measuring cups | 8-cup line | 16 cups |
| 10 measuring cups | 10-cup line | 18 cups |
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How to Cook Brown Rice
Brown rice uses the same basic procedure as White Rice, but the BROWN RICE button should be selected instead.
Like White Rice, Brown Rice has no manually adjustable preset cooking time. The appliance determines its duration from the amount of rice and liquid. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
The long-grain brown-rice chart indicates an approximate cooking period of 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the amount being prepared. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Long-Grain Brown Rice Cooking Chart
| Raw Long-Grain Brown Rice | Water Level | Approx. Cooked Yield |
| 4 measuring cups | 5-cup line | 8–11 cups |
| 5 measuring cups | 6-cup line | 10–12 cups |
| 6 measuring cups | 7-cup line | 12–14 cups |
| 7 measuring cups | 8-cup line | 14–16 cups |
| 8 measuring cups | 9-cup line | 16–18 cups |
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Rice Cooking Tips
Rice Is Dry or Chewy
If rice is still dry or chewy when Keep Warm begins, the manual recommends adding approximately 1/2 to 1 cup of water, stirring it through and allowing additional cooking time. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Rice Is Too Wet
If cooked rice is soggy:
- Leave the cooker in Keep Warm.
- Close the lid.
- Continue warming for approximately 10–30 minutes.
- Open and stir periodically to release moisture. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Flavoring Rice
Stocks, broths and bouillon may be used instead of water to add flavor and alter texture. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
For wild rice, the manual recommends approximately 25% to 50% more water, while also advising users to follow package directions. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
How to Cook Quinoa
The Quinoa program does not have an adjustable preset time. Cooking duration is determined automatically from the amount of quinoa and water. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Basic Quinoa Ratio
For approximately 3 cups cooked quinoa:
- 1 cup dry quinoa
- 2 cups water or broth Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Quinoa Instructions
- Rinse quinoa for approximately 2 minutes if desired.
- Add quinoa and liquid to the cooking pot.
- Stir.
- Close and lock the lid.
- Plug in the cooker.
- Press QUINOA.
- Press POWER.
- Wait for the cooking cycle to complete.
- Five tones sound at completion.
- The cooker automatically advances to the 10-hour Keep Warm cycle. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C… Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
How to Cook Grains
The Grains function is designed for foods such as:
- Buckwheat
- Lentils
- Barley
- Bulgur
- Millet
- Beans
- Farro
- Spelt
- Amaranth Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
The Grains function determines its own cooking time based on the amount of grain and liquid. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Grain Ratios
| Grain | Grain Amount | Liquid | Approx. Cooked Amount |
| Buckwheat | 1 cup | 2 cups | 4 cups |
| Lentils, brown/green | 1 cup | 3 cups | 2 cups |
| Barley | 1 cup | 2½–3 cups | 3½ cups |
| Bulgur | 1 cup | 1½ cups | 3 cups |
| Millet | 1 cup | 2 cups | 4 cups |
| Bean | 1 cup | 2 cups | 2 cups |
| Farro | 1 cup | 2½ cups | 2½ cups |
| Spelt | 1 cup | 3 cups | 3 cups |
| Amaranth | 1 cup | 2 cups | 3½ cups |
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Steam Function
The Steam mode is intended for:
- Fresh vegetables
- Frozen vegetables
- Fresh fish
- Shellfish Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Steam Time Range
- Default: 1 hour
- Minimum: 10 minutes
- Maximum: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Adjustment: 5-minute increments Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
How to Steam Food
- Pour 1½ cups of water or steaming liquid into the cooking pot.
- Install the pot in the cooker.
- Put the steam tray on top of the pot.
- Arrange the food in the tray.
- Close and lock the lid.
- Plug in the appliance.
- Press STEAM.
- Adjust the time with + or –.
- Press POWER.
- At 0:00, five tones sound.
- The cooker automatically switches to 10-hour Keep Warm. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
After steaming, the condensation tray should be removed, rinsed and replaced. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Yogurt Function
The Yogurt program can prepare dairy or compatible non-dairy yogurt.
The manual mentions milk choices including:
- Dairy milk
- Soy milk
- Coconut milk
- Nut milks Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Yogurt Time Range
- Default: 8 hours
- Adjustable: 6–12 hours
- Adjustment when buttons are held: 30-minute increments
- Automatic Keep Warm: No Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Basic Plain Yogurt Recipe
For basic plain yogurt:
- 4 tablespoons room-temperature plain or Greek yogurt with active cultures
- 4¼ cups / 1 liter room-temperature whole-fat milk Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
How to Make Yogurt
- Add the starter yogurt and milk to the clean cooking pot.
- Stir with a plastic or wooden spoon.
- Make sure both ingredients are at room temperature.
- Do not use metal utensils.
- Close and lock the lid.
- Press YOGURT.
- Adjust the time if required.
- Press POWER.
- When the timer reaches 0:00, five tones sound.
- The cooker returns to standby instead of entering Keep Warm. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Slow Cook Function
Slow Cook Time
- Default: 3 hours
- Adjustable range: 2–6 hours
- Fast adjustment: 10-minute increments Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Capacity Limits for Slow Cooking
When cooking vegetables or whole pieces of meat:
- Do not fill above the 10-cup line.
- Do not cook with food below the 2-cup line. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
How to Slow Cook
- Add ingredients to the cooking pot.
- Close and lock the lid.
- Plug in the cooker.
- Press SLOW COOK.
- Adjust the time using + or –.
- Press POWER.
- Open the lid during cooking when needed to stir or add liquid.
- At 0:00, five tones sound.
- The cooker automatically enters 10-hour Keep Warm. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Slow Cooking Tips
The manual recommends:
- Less-expensive, less-tender meat cuts for slow cooking.
- Browning fatty meat first when desired.
- Using whole herbs and spices for stronger flavor.
- Allowing approximately 2 inches of headspace when making soups and stews.
- Cutting foods into similar-sized pieces for more even cooking.
- Placing root vegetables toward the bottom and covering them with liquid.
- Adding fresh dairy products close to serving time. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Oatmeal Function
The Oatmeal program can prepare stone-ground, old-fashioned or steel-cut oatmeal. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Oatmeal Time Range
- Default: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Adjustable: 30 minutes to 2 hours
- Fast adjustment: 5-minute increments Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Basic Steel-Cut Oatmeal
For approximately 4 cups cooked oatmeal:
- 1 cup steel-cut oats
- 3½ cups water or milk Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
For larger quantities, the manual recommends increasing the cooking time by approximately 15 minutes. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
How to Cook Oatmeal
- Add oats and water or milk.
- Stir.
- Close and lock the lid.
- Press OATMEAL.
- Adjust the time if needed.
- Press POWER.
- At 0:00, five tones sound.
- The cooker automatically enters 10-hour Keep Warm. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
After cooking oatmeal or a porridge-like dish, the steam vent must be removed and cleaned. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C… Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
How to Use the 24-Hour Delay Timer
The dedicated Delay Timer procedure lists these supported programs:
- White Rice
- Brown Rice
- Steam
- Oatmeal
- Quinoa
- Slow Cook Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Delay Timer Range
1 to 24 hours Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Programming a Delayed Start
- Add ingredients to the removable cooking pot.
- Plug in the rice cooker.
- Select the desired supported cooking function.
- Press DELAY TIMER.
- The display initially shows 1:00.
- Use + or – to choose a delay between 1 and 24 hours.
- Press POWER.
- Both the cooking-function light and Delay Timer light remain illuminated.
- The delay counts down.
- When the display reaches 0:00, cooking begins automatically. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Manual note: Elsewhere, the White Rice/Brown Rice/Grains/Quinoa function chart shows a 24-hour Delay Timer for Grains as well, while the dedicated Delay Timer procedure does not list Grains among its selectable functions. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C… Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
How to Use the 10-Hour Keep Warm Function
Keep Warm can operate automatically after many cooking functions or independently.
To Use Keep Warm by Itself
- Put food into the removable pot.
- Plug in the cooker.
- Press KEEP WARM.
- The Keep Warm indicator lights.
- The display begins at 0:00 and counts upward.
- Warming can continue for up to 10 hours. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
The Keep Warm button can also be pressed during a cooking cycle to move directly into warming mode. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Standby Display and Indicator Tones
When plugged in but awaiting a command:
- One tone sounds.
- Control-panel lights briefly illuminate.
- The display shows —-. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
If a cooking function is selected but POWER is not pressed within about 30 seconds, the cooker returns to standby. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
At the end of a completed cooking cycle, the cooker normally sounds five audible tones. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Rice Cooker Maintenance
The cooker contains no user-serviceable internal parts.
Any work that requires disassembly beyond normal cleaning should be performed by a qualified appliance repair technician. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Additional maintenance guidance includes:
- Do not dent the cooking pot, especially its bottom.
- Keep loose grains and food away from the heating area.
- Use only plastic or wooden utensils.
- Do not use metal utensils.
- Avoid abrasive cleaners and scouring pads.
- Never pour liquid into or immerse the base unit. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Cleaning the Rice Cooker
The cooker should be cleaned after every use.
Cleaning Steps
- Unplug it.
- Let it cool.
- Remove and rinse the condensation tray.
- Soak the cooking pot in warm water.
- Wash the cooking pot, steam tray, measuring cup and rice paddle in warm, soapy water.
- Rinse and dry.
- Wipe the base with a soft, slightly damp cloth or sponge. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
The cooking pot, steam tray, rice measuring cup and rice paddle are dishwasher-safe. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
A brown rice crust on the bottom of the pot after cooking is described as normal. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Cleaning the Steam Vent
The steam vent should always be cleaned after oatmeal or porridge-like meals. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Steam Vent Cleaning Steps
- Turn and gently pull the steam vent and gasket upward from the lid.
- Pull the rubber gasket stem from the vent.
- Rinse the pieces under warm water.
- Wash the black vent and rubber gasket with mild dishwashing liquid.
- A small toothbrush can be used to remove oatmeal residue.
- Rinse both sides of the gasket.
- Push the gasket stem back into the vent’s center hole.
- Reinstall the vent, aligning its tab with the notch in the lid. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
The diagrams on page 14 show the vent being lifted from the lid, separated into its components, reassembled and then aligned back into its lid opening. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Storage Instructions
Before storage:
- Make sure all parts are clean and dry.
- Put the accessories inside the clean cooking pot if desired.
- Store the cooker in its original box or another clean, dry location.
- Never store it while hot or wet.
- Keep the power cord loosely coiled instead of wrapping it tightly around the appliance. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Limited Two-Year Warranty
SENSIO Inc. warrants the appliance against qualifying mechanical defects in material and workmanship for two years from the purchase date.
Non-mechanical parts are covered for 90 days. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
SENSIO may choose to:
- Repair the product
- Replace it
- Issue a refund Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
The warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable. Proof of purchase is required. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Warranty Exclusions
Coverage does not include normal wear or damage caused by:
- Negligent use
- Incorrect voltage or current
- Improper routine maintenance
- Operation contrary to the instructions
- Unauthorized disassembly
- Unauthorized repair
- Unauthorized alteration
- Fire
- Flood
- Hurricane
- Tornado or similar listed events Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
How to Obtain Warranty Service
Contact Customer Service:
1-866-832-4843
A representative first attempts to resolve the issue by phone.
If a return is required, the customer receives a case number and should include:
- Name
- Address
- Daytime telephone number
- Case number
- Description of the problem
- Copy of the original sales receipt Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Customer Support
Customer Service Phone: 1-866-832-4843
Email: help@bellahousewares.com
SENSIO Inc. dba Made by Gather
New York, NY 10016, USA Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
Frequently Asked Questions
How much rice can the BELLA PRO 20-Cup Rice Cooker make?
The cooker can hold up to 10 included measuring cups of uncooked rice. Depending on the rice type, that can produce approximately 17 to 20 cups of cooked rice at the largest white-rice setting. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C… Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
What size is the BELLA rice cooker measuring cup?
The supplied rice cup holds 6 oz / 180 mL, which equals approximately 3/4 of a standard U.S. cup. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
What is the water ratio for white rice in the BELLA PRO rice cooker?
The manual uses the water-level marks inside the cooking pot. For example, 4 rice measuring cups of white rice should be filled to the 4-cup water line, while 10 rice cups should be filled to the 10-cup line. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
How long does white rice take in the BELLA PRO 20-Cup Rice Cooker?
The White Rice program does not use a fixed selectable time. The appliance determines the cycle automatically according to rice and water quantity. For long-grain white rice, the manual gives an estimated range of 25 to 60 minutes. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C… Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
How long does brown rice take?
The Brown Rice function also determines its time automatically. The long-grain brown-rice chart gives an approximate cooking range of 60 to 90 minutes. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
How do you use the Steam function?
Add 1½ cups of water or steaming liquid to the cooking pot, place food in the steam tray, lock the lid, press STEAM, select a time between 10 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes, then press POWER. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
How do you make yogurt in the BELLA PRO rice cooker?
For the basic recipe, mix 4 tablespoons of room-temperature plain or Greek yogurt with active cultures with 4¼ cups / 1 liter of room-temperature whole-fat milk. Select YOGURT, choose 6–12 hours as needed and press POWER. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…
How do you clean the BELLA PRO rice cooker steam vent?
Remove the vent and gasket from the lid, separate the gasket, wash both pieces with warm water and mild dishwashing liquid, rinse thoroughly, reconnect the gasket and reinstall the vent with its tab aligned to the lid notch. The vent should always be cleaned after oatmeal or porridge-like foods. Bella-PRO-20-Cup-Digital-Rice-C…




