Using The Timer To Cook Rice; Using The Timer; How To Use The Slow Cook Setting - Zojirushi NL-GAQ10T Operating Instructions Manual

USING THE TIMER TO COOK RICE

● This function sets the Rice Cooker to automatically finish cooking by a specific time. Once set, the timer settings are
stored in Timer 1 and Timer 2.
● The initial settings are 6:00 for Timer 1, 18:00 for Timer 2.
● Set the clock to the current time before setting the Timer function. If the clock is inaccurate, the cooking will not be
completed at the time you set for the Timer. → pg. 33
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● For pre-cooking preparations, see steps
through
1
Press the button to select the desired menu item.
● The Timer function is not available in the QUICK and MIXED menu
settings.
2
Press the button to select
(Timer 1) or (Timer 2).
The preset time for "Timer 1" and the START / REHEAT light will blink.
● Press the button again and the preset time for Timer 2 will
appear.
3
Press or button to set a specific
time to finish cooking.
: Each press advances the : Each press reverses the time
time in 10-minute increments. in 10-minute increments.
● Press and hold either button to quickly adjust in 10-minute increments.
● The time can only be changed when the time display is blinking.
● You do not need to set the time again when using the same settings.
4
Press the button.
The START / REHEAT light turns off, and the time you wish to finish cooking
and the TIMER light turn on.
● The START / REHEAT button must be pressed to set the TIMER.
● Cooking will be completed at the specified time.
→ See step 7 under "BASIC COOKING STEPS" on pg. 35.
● To cancel the Timer setting while using the Timer function, press the
CANCEL button.
1.0 L model
1 hour 10 minutes – 13 hours
Suggested WHITE
Lengths for the
1 hour 5 minutes – 13 hours
JASMINE
Timer Setting:
JAPANESE RICE 1 hour 10 minutes – 13 hours
PORRIDGE 1 hour 10 minutes – 13 hours
REQUEST NOTE:
●Do not use the Timer function if you ●The estimated time until cooking completion will not be displayed when the Timer is set.
are adding ingredients and/or
●If the Timer is set for less than the suggested length, a beep will sound, the Rice Cooker
seasonings to the rice. Ingredients
will start cooking immediately, and the estimated time until cooking completion will be
may spoil or seasonings may settle
displayed.
to the bottom of the Inner Cooking
●Cooking may not complete at the set time if the temperature of the room or water is too
Pan and your results may not be
low. In addition, the cooking time may be affected by the amount of water or voltage.
satisfactory.
●When cooking using the Timer function, the rice absorbs extra moisture, which can
●Be sure to set the Timer for less than
make the rice softer or the bran can collect at the bottom and burn.
13 hours, especially during summer, to
●If you want to know the current time while using the Timer function, press
prevent the soaked rice from spoiling
button and the Display will switch.
due to the higher room temperature.
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USING THE TIMER

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under "BASIC COOKING STEPS" on pg. 34.
When setting Timer 1 to "7:30".
Ex.
(WHITE menu setting)
Set time
The time you wish to complete cooking.
TIMER setting
The melody (beep) sounds
complete.
and the Timer setting is
complete.
Turns on
1.8 L model 1.0 L model
1 hour 10 minutes – 13 hours 1 hour 55 minutes – 13 hours
BROWN
1 hour 10 minutes – 13 hours 1 hour 50 minutes – 13 hours
JASMINE BROWN
1 hour 10 minutes – 13 hours RICE BERRY 1 hour 40 minutes – 13 hours
1 hour 15 minutes – 13 hours

HOW TO USE THE SLOW COOK SETTING

NOTE
When slow cooking:
To minimize damage to
the Inner Cooking Pan:
1
Prepare the Ingredients.
●Be sure to follow the amount of ingredients suggested in the
2
RECIPES.
Blinks
3
Place the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body, and attach the Inner Lid
Set and Steam Vent Set. Close the Outer Lid, and plug in the Power Cord.
Remove any residue or moisture on the outer surface of the Inner Cooking Pan or inside of the Main Body.
1) Insert the Appliance Plug into the Main Body securely.
4 2) Insert the Power Plug into an electrical outlet.
Press the button and set the cooking time by pressing
buttons.
Turns off
● When the SLOW COOK menu setting is selected, "SLOW COOK" and the
Turns on
default cooking time will appear on the Display. The cooking time may be
changed from one minute to four hours by pressing the
for Time Setting. See "RECIPES" for suggested cooking times.
5
Press the button.
The START / REHEAT light turns on and the melody/beep to start cooking will sound.
The Display shows the remaining time until cooking completion.
● To check the current time while cooking, press the or button for Time Setting.
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1.8 L model
When the melody or beep to indicate cooking completion sounds, press the
2 hours – 13 hours
1 hour 55 minutes – 13 hours
button. Open the Outer Lid and remove the food from the Inner Cooking Pan.
1 hour 45 minutes – 13 hours
●Remove the food from the Inner Cooking Pan immediately after cooking
completion. Otherwise the food may become difficult to remove.
●Be sure to press the CANCEL button upon cooking completion.
Otherwise you will hear a beep every 30 minutes as a reminder to
remove the food.
●If the food needs more cooking, restart the process from Step
cook a little longer.
●If smells of food remain inside the Inner Cooking Pan, see
pg. 46 "CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE: IF THERE IS AN
ODOR" to remove the smell.
●Be careful when removing the food as the inside of the Main Body
is hot upon cooking completion.
●Do not put kitchen detergent in the Inner Cooking Pan.
or
●Do not use the Keep Warm mode for the SLOW COOK menu setting.
● See pg. 45 "RECIPES" for details
on ingredients and directions.
This illustration shows the MAX line on
SLOW COOK of the Inner Cooking Pan.
1.0 L model 1.8 L model
or
Default Cooking Possible Cooking
Time Time
or button
1 hour 1 minute – 4 hours
Turns on
Blinks
4
to
Within 30 minutes After 30 minutes of
of cooking completion cooking completion
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