Panasonic SR-YB05 Operating Instructions Manual page 33

Symptoms
The rice boils over
The rice is:
G too firm
G too soft
The rice (on the
bottom of the inner
pan) becomes
browner than
usual.
The rice dries up.
The rice:
G is discolored
G smells
G is wet with water
condensation
Porridge becomes
like a paste.
I About lithium battery (when display is turned off)
While being unplugged from the power supply, the clock is functioning with a lithium battery. Even if the lithium
battery level becomes empty, the clock can still be used by plugging the cord and resetting the time. Regular
replacement of lithium battery is not required. Consult your nearest sales outlet or repair center for replacing of
lithium battery.
G If water is not added on the flat surface, the water amount will be more
than the proper amount and this will result in boiling over.
G This is because too much water is added to make the rice softer.
G If the rice is measured with a rice container with measuring function, the
rice amount may be lesser and this may result in boiling over.
G Rice is not rinsed sufficiently. (Water becomes rather sticky)
G Boiling over may occur when the appliance plug comes off while cooking
porridge and the cooking is continued after inserting back the appliance
plug.
G If water is not added on the flat surface, the water amount will be more or
less than the proper amount and this will result in too firm or too soft rice.
G Firmness or softness of rice varies depending on the brand, place of origin
and storage period (new or old crop) of the rice.
G The rice will be softer than usual if it is cooked using the timer cooking
function.
G The rice will be firmer than usual if it is cooked using the quick cook
function.
G Because foreign material is attached on the bottom of the inner pan or
sensor.
G Because mixed rice or rice with germ are cooked.
G The rice may become brown if it is cooked using the timer cooking
function.
G Because the rice is kept warm for longer than 12 hours.
G Because the rice is reheated repeatedly.
G Because the steam is leaked from the gap of the outer lid.
G Because the rice was not fluffed immediately after cooked (Excess water
results in condensation on the rice or too sticky rice.)
G Because the rice is kept warm for longer than 12 hours.
G Because the cool or cold rice is added during keeping warm.
G Because rice is not rinsed sufficiently.
G Cooked rice may look yellowish depending on the type of the rice or water.
G Wash the inner pan well after cooking mixed rice to avoid prolonged smell.
G There may be a smell when rinse-free rice is cooked.
➝ Rinse the rice lightly before cooking.
G Because porridge is kept warm.
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