Sharp KS-M102 Service Manual page 7

(2) Cooking rice
During cooking rice clicking sound is heard but this is due to ON-OFF action of the relay and quite
normal.
During the cooking of the rice, a fizzing sound may be heard, This is due to the remaining water on
the outside of the inner pot and is not a problem.
During cooking do not open the outer lid.
There is a risk of boiling over or inadequate cooking and burns.
Do not touch the steam vent.
It may cause burns.
Do not put anything on the lid.
It may cause the damage to the operation board and the deformation and/or discoloration of the lid.
Stir rice well using the plastic spoon provided within 30 minutes after cooking.
It will allow escape of the excessive steam and fluffy appearance of the cooked rice will result.
Immediately after cooking some sticky film may be formed in the surface of the cooked rice with the
central portion sunken but this means no problem. This is phenomenon called spherical cooking.
In the follwing cases heavy scorch may occur.
When rice washing is insufficient.
When the rice is soaked in water for a long time.
When rice other than plain rice is cooked with seasoning (especially sake, sugar, ketchup,
tomato-puree and etc.).
(3) Warming
Because to keep the lid closed even at meals.
Use for 12 hours or less for best results.
Avoid using for a small amount of rice.
Use for keeping warm rice warm, the setting is not intended to be used for refrigerated or room
temperature rice.
Use for keeping plain rice warm.
Do not keep rice warm with any utensil, such as the plastic spoon, in the rice.
(4) After use
Press the "WARM/CLEAR" button, then remove plug from wall outlet.
After use wash the inner pot and the steam cap as soon as possible.
Otherwise, corrosion and bad smelling may possibly be caused.
If the customer used the correct method for cooking the rice and there is a bad odor, the problem may
be caused from bacteria. If this is the case the unit should be sterilized and disinfected by performing the
following.
The inner pot and the steam cap is thoroughly washed and immerse in hot water for 30-60 min.
And then wipe off water thoroughly with dry cloth and disinfect by sunlight sufficiently.
Be careful to plastic parts because they are easy to deform by heat.
Wipe the inside lid, inside body heater plate and thermistor plate using a slightly damp detergent
cloth.
And then disinfect; by sunlight for a couple of hours. Never wash the cooker or the lid with water.
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