General Precautions; Part Names/Accessories - Panasonic SR-HBA101 Operating Instructions Manual

General Precautions

To keep the product in good condition over the long term, please observe the following.
About the Warm Jar
O
QDo not use the Warm Jar on an IH hob.
(Doing so may damage the Warm Jar or hob.)
O
QDo not use in a location exposed to direct sunlight.
(Doing so may result in discolouration.)
O
QDo not use in a location (on a carpet, plastic bag,
aluminium foil, fabric, etc.) where the bottom of the
Warm Jar (the Intake and Exhaust Vents) is
restricted.
(Doing so may damage the Warm Jar.)
O
QPeriodically check the Intake and Exhaust Vents at
the bottom of the Warm Jar and then remove any
dust and so forth. (P. 19)
O
QDo not cover the top of the Warm
Jar when it is in use.
O
ODishcloths and the like
( )
Steam may be confined near the
Warm Jar, and cause the Outer Lid or
buttons to deform or stop operating.
O
QDo not use the Warm Jar outdoors.
(An unstable power supply may cause a malfunction.)
About the Inner Pan
O
QDo not use the Inner Pan except in the Warm Jar.
O
ODo not use on a gas hob, IH hob, or
in a microwave.
O
QObserve the following to prevent peeling or scratching of the inner coating.
During preparation
O
ODo not use a whisk or other tool
when washing the rice.
O
ODo not allow a metal strainer and
the like to contact the inner
coating.
When rice is cooked
O
ODo not mix salt or sprinkle and so forth with
the rice while it is in the Inner Pan.
O
ODo not mix vinegar with the rice while it is in
the Inner Pan (e.g. for sushi).
O
ODo not use a metal ladle
(e.g. for congee).
O
ODo not tap or hit the Inner Pan
(e.g. when serving).
O
OThe following do not affect performance or human health.
Note
[Outer surface] Shallow scratches, small dents or bumps
[Inner surface] Peeling of inner coating
 A new Inner Pan can be purchased if the Inner Pan is deformed or you are concerned about the
condition of the Inner Pan.
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O
QDo not use the Warm Jar with foreign objects such
as rice grains or other dirt stuck to it.
(
Doing so may result in an error indication being displayed,
and the rice being burnt. The Outer Lid may not be opened.
Bottom
Lid Sensor
Pan Sensor Inner Pan
Brim
Support Rubber
(Inner Pan)
(3 places)
O
QDo not place the Warm Jar near devices vulnerable
to magnetic fields.
O
ORadios, televisions, hearing aids, etc.
(Noise may be heard or volume levels reduced.)
O
OIC cards, bank cards, etc.
(Records held on the card may be lost or damaged.)
O
QDo not bring magnets close to the Warm Jar.
(Doing so may result in a malfunction.)
O
QThe Warm Jar is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote-
control system.
O
QDo not strike against hard objects.
( )
Doing so may scratch or dent
the outer surface.
When cleaning
(P. 18-19)
O
ODo not use as a washing-up bowl.
Do not put spoons or other
cutlery into the Inner Pan.
O
OAfter cooking with seasoning, do not leave the
food in the Inner Pan.
« A fter cooking casserole rice and the like, take it
out from the Inner Pan as soon as possible and
wash the Inner Pan.
O
ODo not use a dish dryer or
dishwasher/dryer.
O
OAfter washing, do not leave
on other crockery to dry.
O
ODo not wash or scrub with
an abrasive, a metal scourer,
a nylon scourer, etc.
« W ash using a soft sponge.
Do not wash using the scouring pad.

Part Names/Accessories

O
QBefore using the Warm Jar for the first time, please wash the accessories, Inner Pan, Inner Lid and Steam
Cap. (P. 18)
)
Inner Lid
O
OThe Outer Lid cannot be closed if the
Inner Lid has not been attached.
Inner Pan
Hook Button
O
OPress the Hook Button to
open the Outer Lid.
Accessories
Measuring Cup (1) Steaming Basket (1)
(Approx. 180 mL)
O
OFor all kinds of rice
Rice Scoop (1) Ladle (1)
Note
O
OAs an aid for the visually impaired, the "Start" and "Cancel/Off" buttons have raised parts " " and "
Lid Sensor Steam Cap (Taste Catcher)
Display
Inner Lid Release Lever
Outer Lid
Handle
Inner Pan Support
Rubber (3 places)
Pan Sensor
Power Cord
Clear Frame
Attaching the Rice Scoop Holder
Attach the Rice Scoop Holder to the dedicated
part of the Handle. Insert the Rice Scoop.
Rice Scoop Holder (1)
O
OIt can be attached to the left or right side.
Power Plug
Instrument Plug
Cord Set
".
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