^Z<t>JIRUSHI MICOM RICE COOKER & WARMER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NS-LHC05 INDEX IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........ABOUT THE INNER COOKING PAN ......PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ....... TIPS FOR DELICIOUS RICE ........HOW TO SET THE CLOCK .......... SOUND SIGNALS AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM ..
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: Ą Read all instructions thoroughly. 2 Avoid touching hot surfaces and do not close or clog the steam vent opening under any circumstances. The handles and knobs are provided for your safety and protection. 3 To prevent hazardous operation or electric shock, do not immerse power cord, power plug, or rice cooker (except inner cooking pan) in water or other liquids.
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Do not place it on or near high temperature Attempting to do so may cause fire, electric shock or injury. surfaces or appliances, under heavy items or Make any repair inquiries to Zojirushi Customer Service. between objects. Do not place your hands or face near the Steam A damaged Power Cord can cause fire or electric shock.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.) A CAUTIONS 1 \1 /fiS N Do not touch hot surfaces during or Do not place or use the Rice Cooker on unstable surfaces or on surfaces that are vulnerable to heat. V vS # immediately after use. Doing so may cause injury or fire.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.) In order to use the Inner Cooking Pan for many years to ABOUT THE INNER COOKING PAN come, please obey the following. Inner Surface (Nonstick Coating) Inner Surface (Nonstick Coating) The Nonstick Coating can peel off if damaged. Please take special care to prevent damage and follow these precautions: Outer Surface <During Preparation>...
PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Steam Vent Cap HOW TO CLOSE THE OUTER LID • Be sure to firmly insert the Steam Vent Cap. Press down on the center Push down on front edge of the Outer Lid. • The Steam Vent Cap will be very hot while cooking the Outer Lid and immediately afterward.
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PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Inner Lid Set Holder Use this holder for detaching and attaching the Inner Lid Set. • Be sure to reattach the Inner Lid Set after every cleaning. -*■ pg.20 Lid Sensor Inner Lid Knobs (Located at 2 positions: right & left edge) Radiator Plate Use to hold the Inner Lid Set when detaching or cleaning.
TIPS FOR D ELIC IO U S RICE TIPS FOR COOKING DELICIOUS RICE • Measure rice accurately Be sure to use the Measuring Cup provided, as other measuring cups may differ. Level the rice off at the top of the cup to maintain accuracy.
HO W TO SET TH E C LO C K If the clock Is Inaccurate, set the correct time as shown below. • The clock is displayed in 24 hours (military time). e.g.: If the current time is 15:01 but displays 14:56. Set the Inner Cooking Pan and plug in the Power Cord.
COOKING RICE BASIC COOKING STEPS WHITE / MIXED. • The initial menu setting at the time of shipment from the factory is • Please wash the Inner Cooking Pan, Inner Lid Set, Steam Vent Cap and accessories before initial use. pg.19-20 Measure the rice w ith the provided Measuring Cup.
COOKING RICE BASIC COOKING STEPS When the melody or beep to indicate cooking completion sounds, stir and loosen the rice immediately to give the rice a deliciously fluffy texture. When cooking completes, It will automatically switch to Keep Warm mode. - See "KEEPING RICE WARM" on pg.14. The START / REHEAT light turns off, the KEEP WARM light turns on, and the length of time that the rice has been kept warm Is displayed In hour(s).
TIPS TO COOKING VARIOUS RICE MENUS When cooking types of rice with assigned MENU settings: * Capacity is measured in the supplied rice measuring cup, using raw rice. Cooking Capacity Menu Setting M enus R ice Water Level M e rits /A d v ic e [cups]* Short/ WHITE RICE...
COOKING RICE TIPS TO COOKING VARIOUS RICE MENUS When cooking other types of rice: * Capacity is measured in the supplied rice measuring cup, using raw rice. Type of rice you Cooking Capacity Rice Water Level Merits/Advice Menu Setting want to cook [cups]* •...
KEEPING RICE W A RM Once cooking completes, all Menu settings automatically switch to Keep Warm mode. • Be sure to observe the length of time for which rice can be kept warm In the table below. • Do not use Keep Warm mode for menus with an "x" below. Doing so can cause spoilage and foul odors. Menus Displays and Precautions Keep Warm Times...
USING THE TIMER TO COOK RICE USING THE TIMER • 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.______________________________________________________ •...
REH EA TIN G RICE START / REHEAT button - You can use this function during KEEP WARM light C T A D T / Keep Warm mode. • T h is Reheat function is fo r reheating the rice during keep warm to make the rice hotter.
R EC IPES • 1 Tablespoon - 0.5 oz. (15 mL) • Measure the rice with the provided Measuring Cup. The measurements • 1 teaspoon = 0.2 oz. {5 mL) (1 Cup = approx. 6.1 oz./approx. 180 mL) used in these Recipes: MIXED RICE WHITE RICE / MIXED Ingredients (2-3 servings)
R EC IPES (cont.) ► 1 Tablespoon = 0.5 oz. (15 mL) The measurements •Measure the rice with the provided Measuring Cup. used in these Recipes: > 1 teaspoon = 0.2 oz. (5 mL) (1 Cup = approx. 6.1 ozJapprox. 180 mL) GREEN TEA PORRIDGE Menu Setting: Ingredients (3 servings)
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE after every use. • Be sure to unplug the Power Cord and allow the Main Body and the Inner Cooking Pan to cool down. • Do not use such items as thinner, benzine, abrasive cleaners, bleach, scrubbing brushes (nylon, metal, etc.), melamine sponges or sponges with a nylon surface.
Inner Lid Set • When replacing parts, please check the model number C100-6B and the parts name beforehand, then contact the store Inner Cooking Pan B482-6B where you purchased the Rice Cooker or Zojirushi Spatula BE243033L-00 Customer Service. Spatula Holder 616864-00...
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE •SiSfâiSXfSn*.. Problems Cause (Points to check) • Increase or reduce water by 1-2 mm from the Water Level Line according to your preference. • If the Rice Cooker Is positioned on an uneven or tilted surface, the texture of the cooked rice may be too hard or too soft as the amount of water becomes Inconsistent.
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1 mistakenly put the • Putting rice and water directly into the Main Body may cause a malfunction. rice and water directly Contact either the store where you purchased the product or Zojirushi Customer Service. into the Main Body: There’s a resinous •...
Cause (Points to check) • Indicates malfunction. C n * c n j -► Please contact the store where you purchased the Rice Cooker or Zojirushi C u • c u c Customer Service. • The temperature of the Lid Sensor or the Center Sensor is too high.
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