Zojirushi Micom NS-TSC10 / NS-TSC18 - Rice Cooker Manual

1. Set the Inner Cooking Pan and plug in the Power Cord.
2. Press the Time Setting or button to initiate the Time Setting and adjust the clock to the current time.
   The time display will start to blink.
   button: Each press advances the time in 1-minute increments.
   button: Each press moves the clock in reverse by 1 minute.

• Press and hold either button to quickly adjust in 10-minute increments.

3. The time display will stop blinking after 3 seconds, indicating the Time Setting is completed.
   If the time display still does not show the current time, repeat Step 2 to readjust the time.

TIPS TO COOKING GREAT-TASTING RICE (PREPARATION AND KEEP WARM)

HOW TO COOK GREAT-TASTING RICE

Measure rice accurately
Be sure to use the Measuring Cup provided, as other measuring cups may Level the rice off at the top of the cup to maintain accuracy.
Clean rice quickly
Prepare a bowl to pool water

1. Rinse rice
   First, pour plenty of water into the Inner Cooking Pan from the bowl and stir the rice loosely by hand. Drain the water immediately afterwards. Repeat twice.
2. Wash rice
   Wash by stirring the rice by hand 30 times, pour plenty of water from the bowl and stir the rice loosely again. Drain the water immediately afterwards. Repeat this washing process 2·4 times.
3. Rinse rice
   Lastly, pour plenty of water from the bowl and rinse the rice. Repeat twice.
   (Complete steps 1-3 within 10 minutes.)

Adjust the amount of water accordingly

Type of Rice	Water Adjustment
White rice with germ	Normal scale level
New crop	Reduce water slightly from the normal level
Old crop	Add a little water to the normal level

Do not use strong alkaline ionic water
Rice cooked with strong alkaline ionic water may appear yellow or become too glutinous.
Stir and loosen rice immediately after cooking has completed
Excessive moisture is released, resulting in rice that is perfectly cooked with a fluffy texture.

• This illustration shows the Inner Cooking Pan of the 1.8L model.

HOW TO USE THE KEEP WARM MODE

When keeping rice in the Inner Cooking Pan for later consumption, use the Keep Warm mode.

• The rice may develop a foul odor or spoil if the Keep Warm mode is cancelled or if left in an unplugged Rice

Do not use the Keep Warm mode for the following:

• Adding rice.
• Reheating cold rice.
• Keeping rice warm when it contains additional ingredients and seasonings (mixed rice or sweet rice).
• Keeping food other than rice warm such as croquette, miso soup or steam cooking.
• Keeping rice warm for more than 12 hours.
• Keeping rice warm with the Spatula left inside the Rice Cooker.

When keeping a small amount of rice warm, gather the rice toward the center of the Inner Cooking Pan to prevent drying.

HOW TO MAINTAIN THE INNER COOKING PAN IN GOOD CONDITION

The nonstick coating can peel off if damaged. Please take special care to prevent damage and follow these precautions:

Remarks: The nonstick coating may wear out with use.
The nonstick coating may eventually discolor or peel off. This will not affect the cooking Keep Warm performances or sanitary properties, and is harmless to your health. If concerned with the peeling of the nonstick coating, please replace the Inner Cooking Pan by purchasing a new one.

HOW TO COOK RICE

BASIC COOKING STEPS
Please wash the Inner Cooking Pan, Inner Lid Set, Steam Vent Cap and accessories before initial use.

• Press and hold the button to quickly cycle through the selections. (It will stop when it reaches WHITE/ SUSHI.)
• Menu settings such as WHITE/ SUSHI and BROWN will remain selected until you change the setting.

5. Press the button.
   The START/ REHEAT light will turn on and the melody/ beep to start cooking will sound. The Display shows the remaining time till completion.
   

• Make sure the Rice Cooker is not in Keep Warm mode, then press the START/ REHEAT button. If the Keep Warm light is on, the reheating process will start.
• Press the Time Setting or button to check the current time during cooking. If the stored lithium battery is out and the current time was not set, the Display will not show the current time.
• Do not put the Steaming Basket in the Rice Cooker while cooking rice if not also steaming other foods.
  The time remaining until completion is for reference only. It may vary depending on room or water temperature, voltage or water measurement.

6. When the melody or beep to indicate cooking completion sounds, stir and loosen the rice immediately to give the rice a deliciously fluffy texture.
   The Rice Cooker automatically switches to the Keep Warm mode after cooking has completed and the REGULAR KEEP WARM light turns on. The Display will show the elapsed Keep Warm time in hour(s). Stir the rice and loosen it immediately to release excessive moisture for fluffy rice.
   Please use oven-mitts or a soft cloth when touching the Inner Cooking Pan, as it may be hot.
   

• The Inner Cooking Pan may spin when loosening the rice. Holding the Inner Cooking Pan with oven-mitts or a soft cloth will keep it from spinning while reducing damages to the outside bottom of the pan.
• If you cancel the Keep Warm mode and press the KEEP WARM button again, the Display shows 0 HOURS.
• The sound setting can also be changed.

7. After use, press the button, then unplug the Power Cord.

• Removing the Inner Cooking Pan only will not turn off the power. Make sure to press the CANCEL button.

NOTE

• Depending on cooking conditions, the bottom portion of the rice may become slightly browned.
• When cooking more than one pot of rice consecutively, or cooking right after cancelling the Keep Warm mode, allow the Rice Cooker to cool for 45 minutes or longer. If the Main Body and the Outer Lid are hot, the rice may not cook well.
• To cool the Main Body and Outer Lid quickly, please try the following :
  • Fill the Inner Cooking Pan with cold water and place it in the Main Body.
  • Open the Outer Lid, remove the Inner Lid Set and allow the Lid Heater to cool.

TIPS TO COOKING VARIOUS RICE MENUS

Menus
Menus with special menu settings.

Menus	Rice	Menu Setting	Water Level	Cooking Capacity [cups]	Remarks
White Rice	White Rice	WHITE/ SUSHI	WHITE RICE	1.0L: 1~5.5 1.8L: 2~10
Sushi Rice	White Rice	WHITE/ SUSHI	SUSHI RICE	1.0L: 1~5.5 1.8L: 2~10
Quick Cooking	White Rice	QUICK	WHITE RICE	1.0L: 1~5.5 1.8L: 2~10	Choose this setting when you need to cook white rice in a hurry. Please note that the rice texture may be slightly harder.
Mixed Rice	White Rice	MIXED	WHITE RICE	1.0L: 1~4 1.8L: 2~6	The recommended amount of ingredients should be about 30-50% of the rice volume. Seasonings should be mixed with soup stock or water and then added to the rice. After adjusting the amount of water, stir thoroughly. If the seasonings are added directly to the rice or n not mixed properly, scorching or imperfect cooking may occur. Chop ingredients into small pieces and place on top of the rice (do not mix into the rice).
Porridge	White Rice	PORRIDGE	PORRIDGE	1.0L: 0.5~1.5 1.8L: 0.5~2.5	The recommended amount of ingredients should be about 30-50% of the rice volume. Chop ingredients into small pieces and place on top of rice without mixing them into the rice. Ingredients that do not cook easily should not be used in large amounts. Boll green leaf vegetables separately and add them after the rice porridge has finished cooking. Semi-brown rice (30%, 50%, and 70%) or brown rice cannot be used to make porridge.
Sweet Rice	Sweet Rice or White Rice mixed with Sweet Rice	SWEET	SWEET RICE (When cooking white rice mixed with sweet rice, use slightly above the water level for SWEET RICE)	1.0L: 1~4 1.8L: 2~6	Seasonings should be mixed with soup stock or water and then added to the rice. After adjusting the amount of water, stir thoroughly. Place ingredients on top of rice after adjusting the water. When cooking rice with adzuki beans, boil the adzuki beans first, then separate the beans from the broth and cool to room temperature before using. Use broth in place of water when cooking the rice.
Brown Rice	Brown Rice	BROWN	BROWN RICE	1.0L: 1~4 1.8L: 2~8	If white rice is mixed with brown rice, it may boil over or imperfect cooking may occur, and is not recommended.

Others
These menus may be cooked using the settings described below.

Others	Rice	Menu Setting	Water Level	Cooking Capacity [cups]	Remarks
Mixed Rice with Barley	Barley mixed with White Rice	WHITE/ SUSHI	WHITE RICE	1.0L: 1~5.5 1.8L: 2~10	The amount of barley mixed into the rice should be less than 20% of the total volume. e.g.: To cook 1 cup of rice mixed with barley, use 0.8 cup of white rice and 0.2 cup of barley.
White Rice with Germ	White Rice with Germ	WHITE/ SUSHI	WHITE RICE	1.0L: 1~5.5 1.8L: 2~10	Clean the rice quickly and gently because the germ can easily be washed off.
Germinated Brown Rice	Germinated Brown Rice or White Rice mixed with Germinated Brown Rice	WHITE/ SUSHI	WHITE RICE	1.0L: 1~4 1.8L: 2~8	Do not use the Timer function or soak rice in water for more than 30 minutes. Your cooking results may vary and may not always be satisfactory. Certain types of germinated brown rice may cause the Rice Cooker to boil over. When cooking germinated brown rice made by a germinated brown rice maker, contact the manufacturer of the maker directly for ideal cooking methods.
Semi-Brown Rice30%	Semi-Brown Rice30%	BROWN	BROWN RICE (Use slightly below the water level for BROWN RICE)	1.0L: 1~4 1.8L: 2~8	Depending on the rice brand and/or rice polishing level, it may cause the Rice Cooker to boil over or not cook well. Make adjustments to the amount of water
Semi-Brown Rice 50% / 70%	Semi-Brown Rice 50% / 70%	WHITE/ SUSHI	WHITE RICE (Use slightly above the water level for WHITE RICE)	1.0L: 1~4 1.8L: 2~8

Estimated cooking time from start to completion:

Menu Selections	Length of Cooking Time
	1.0L model	1.8L model
White Rice / Sushi Rice	approx. 45 minutes - 1 hour
Quick Cooking	approx. 29 minutes - 40 minutes	approx. 30 minutes - 45 minutes
Mixed Rice	approx. 55 minutes - 1 hour 5 minutes
Porridge	approx. 55 minutes - 1 hour 5 minutes	approx. 50 minutes - 1 hour 5 minutes
Sweet Rice	approx. 45 minutes - 50 minutes
Brown Rice	approx. 1 hour 25 minutes - 1 hour 50 minutes

• The above table is based on the testing conditions of 120 volts, a room temperature of 68°F, and water at a starting temperature of 64.4°F.
• The above lengths of time are counted from Cooking until the Keep Warm process. Actual times may vary depending on the voltage, room temperature, season, and the amount of water used.
• MIXED menu setting requires a longer cooking time to allow the rice to absorb seasonings. (Takes about 30 minutes for preheating.)

REGULAR KEEP WARM AND EXTENDED KEEP WARM

Switch between Regular Keep Warm mode and Extended Keep Warm mode by pressing the KEEP WARM button during Keep Warm mode.

• The EXTENDED KEEP WARM mode is not available during the following (the Rice Cooker will beep and automatically start the Regular Keep Warm mode):
  • MIXED, PORRIDGE, SWEET and BROWN menu
  • If 12 hours of Regular Keep Warm has already
  • If 4 hours of Extended Keep Warm has already
  • If the temperature of the Inner Cooking Pan is low by cancellation of the Keep Warm mode or power failure.
• The room temperature, frequent opening and closing of the Outer Lid, a dirty rice cooker, the type of rice used or the way the rice was cleaned may cause foul odors or the growth of germs. See "HOW TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR" and clean the Rice Cooker, and use the Regular Keep Warm mode as much as possible to minimize these effects.

REGULAR KEEP WARM
When cooking completes, the Rice Cooker automatically switches to Regular Keep Warm mode and the REGULAR KEEP WARM light turns on.

• To turn on the Regular Keep Warm mode when the Rice Cooker is turned off, press the KEEP WARM button.

EXTENDED KEEP WARM
This function can be activated during Regular Keep Warm mode.
Use this function when keeping rice warm for a longer period of time. Drying and yellowing of rice will be reduced by maintaining the temperature slightly lower.

1. Check to make sure the REGULAR KEEP WARM light is on.
   
2. Press the button once. The EXTENDED KEEP WARM light will turn on
   

• After 8 hours of Extended Keep Warm, the Rice Cooker automatically switches to Regular Keep Warm

How to change from Extended Keep Warm to Regular Keep Warm:
Press the button once.
The setting will return to Regular Keep Warm and the REGULAR KEEP WARM light will turn on.

NOTE:

• To change the display to show the current time during Keep Warm, press the Time Setting or button. Then press the or button to return to the Keep Warm display. Please note that the display will not automatically return to the Keep Warm display the next time the Rice Cooker is used, and must be done manually. This change can only be made during the Keep Warm mode.
• Be sure to use the Keep Warm mode when storing cooked rice in the Inner Cooking Pan.
• Use the Regular Keep Warm mode for keeping warm Germinated Brown Rice or Semi-Brown Rice (30%, 50%, 70%) to minimize foul odors.
• The Keep Warm mode is not available for the CAKE and STEAM menu settings.

REHEAT FUNCTION

You can use this function during Regular Keep Warm mode or Extended Keep Warm mode.

• This Reheat function is for reheating the rice during keep warm to make the rice hotter. Particularly, when the rice is kept warm at a lower temperature by the Extended Keep Warm mode, the Reheat function will reheat the rice to the best temperature for eating.
  

1. Loosen and level the surface of the kept warm rice.
   

• Be sure to loosen the rice to prevent scorching or the rice from becoming hard.
• To reheat a small amount of rice, add 1 tablespoon of water for each bowl of rice (approx. 5.5 oz. / 160g), mix well, and gather the rice toward the center of the Inner Cooking Pan. Doing so will minimize dryness.
• Be careful not to burn yourself when stirring and loosening rice.
• The Inner Cooking Pan may spin when loosening the rice. Holding the Inner Cooking Pan with oven-mitts or a soft cloth will keep it from spinning while reducing damages to the outside bottom of the pan.

2. Press the button.
   

• Make sure that the REGULAR KEEP WARM/ EXTENDED KEEP WARM light is on. If the START/ REHEAT button is pressed when the REGULAR KEEP WARM/ EXTENDED KEEP WARM light is off, the rice cooking function will start.

3. Loosen the rice.

• Loosen and level the surface of the rice, as the rice at the bottom may be harder.
• Be careful not to burn yourself when stirring and loosening rice.
• The Inner Cooking Pan may spin when loosening the rice. Holding the Inner Cooking Pan with oven-mitts or a soft cloth will keep it from spinning while reducing damages to the outside bottom of the pan.

To cancel the Reheat mode:	Press the CANCEL button.
To cancel the Reheat mode and return to Keep Warm mode:	Press the KEEP WARM button.
Do not reheat for the following cases:	Do not use the Reheat function to reheat food other than white rice, as reheating other types of rice may cause scorching or discoloring. Do not repeat the Reheat function as doing so may cause scorching or dryness. Do not use the Reheat function if the amount of rice left over is above water level 3 (for 1.0L model) or 6 (for 1.8L model) for WHITE RICE as the rice may not be warmed adequately. Do not use the Reheat function if the rice is cold or the temperature of the Inner Cooking Pan is too low as doing so may cause scorching, foul odors or the rice may become hard.

USING THE TIMER

• Set the clock to the current time before setting the Timer function.

• 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".

1. 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.
  

2. Press the button to select the desired Menu.

• The Timer function is not available for QUICK, MIXED, SWEET, CAKE or STEAM menu

3. Press the Time Setting or button to set a specific time to finish cooking.
   button: Each press advances the time in 10-minute increments.
   button: Each press reverses the time in 10-minute increments.
   

• Press and hold the button to quickly forward the time in 10-minute increments.
• You do not need to set the time again when using the same settings.

4. Press the button.
   The START/ REHEAT light will turn off and the set time of 7:30 will be displayed and the TIMER light will turn on with a melody/beep sound.
   
   • The START/ REHEAT button must be pressed to set the TIMER.

Suggested lengths for the Timer setting:

Menu Selections	Timer Settings
Menu Selections	1.0L model	1.8L model
White Rice / Sushi Rice	1 hour 5 minutes - 13 hours	1 hour 10 minutes - 13 hours
Porridge	1 hour 10 minutes - 13 hours	1 hour 15 minutes - 13 hours
Brown Rice	1 hour 55 minutes - 13 hours	2 hours - 13 hours

NOTE:

• To cancel the Timer setting, press the CANCEL button.
• Press the or button to check the current time.
• Do not use the Timer function if you are adding ingredients and/or seasonings to the rice. Ingredients may spoil or seasonings may settle to the bottom of the Inner Cooking Pan and your results may not be satisfactory.
• The rice may be softer in texture when cooking with the Timer function.
• The remaining time until cooking completion will not be displayed when the Timer is set.
• If the Timer is set for less than the suggested length above, a beep will sound and the Rice Cooker will start cooking immediately.
• Be sure to set the Timer for less than 13 hours, especially during summer, to prevent the soaked rice from spoiling due to the higher room temperature.
• Do not use the Timer when cooking Germinated Brown Rice as it tends to absorb too much water and your results may not be satisfactory.
• Cooking may not complete at the set time if the temperature of the room or water is too low. In addition, the cooking time may be affected by the amount of water or voltage.

HOW TO USE THE STEAM FUNCTION

1. Add water to the Inner Cooking Pan.
   18 oz. / 540ml (or 3 cups in the supplied Measuring Cup) for the 1.0L model
   24 oz. I 720ml (or 4 cups in the supplied Measuring Cup) for the 1.8L model
2. Place the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body 2 and place the Steaming Basket.
   Always take precautions to wipe the outer surface of the Inner Cooking Pan and the inside of the Main Body clean, especially of moisture and foreign matters, before placing the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body.
   • Please make sure to place the Steaming Basket straight, or steam may escape from the gap.
3. Place food in the Steaming Basket, and attach the Inner Lid Set and 3 Steam Vent Cap. Close the Outer Lid, and plug in the Power Cord.
   • Place foods in the Steaming Basket evenly. The Steaming Basket may slant if the food is heavy on one side.
4. Select the STEAM menu setting by pressing the button.
   • When the STEAM menu setting is selected, the default cooking time will appear in the Display. The cooking time may be lengthened or shortened using the Time Setting or buttons. See "Estimated Cooking Time."
     The cooking time includes the time it takes to boil the water.

     Model	Default Cooking Time	Possible Cooking Time
     1.0L model	40 minutes	1 - 60 minutes
     1.8L model

5. Press the button.
   The START/ REHEAT light turns on and the melody/beep to start steaming will The Display shows the remaining time until steaming completion.
   

   • Press the Time Setting or button to check the current time during cooking.

6. When the melody or beep to indicate cooking completion sounds, press the button and remove the food from the Steaming Basket.
   

• Remove the food from the Steaming Basket immediately after cooking completion, or the food may become wet or soggy.
• Be careful when opening the Outer Lid or removing the steamed dish or Steaming Basket, as the steam and the interior of the Main Body are very hot.
• Always press the CANCEL button when cooking completes. The Rice Cooker will beep every 30 minutes as a reminder to remove the food if the CANCEL button is not pressed.
• If the food needs more steaming, restart the process from Step 4 to steam a little longer.
• If there is smell of food left inside the Inner Cooking Pan, see "CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE: IF THERE IS AN ODOR INSIDE THE RICE COOKER" to remove the smell.
• The Steaming Basket may become colored from the ingredients (especially carrots and leaf-type vegetables), but it will not affect cooking performance. Wash the Steaming Basket immediately after every use as the stain will become difficult to remove after drying out.

NOTE:

• Clean food scum from ingredients such as chicken or fish after cooking.
• Place steamed vegetables in ice water immediately after cooking and drain them off to preserve their bright color.

Estimated Cooking Time:
Cooking food over the limit may cause damage. Do not steam food larger than 1 - 1 /2" I 3.5cm thick. Because it may hit the Inner Lid Set and cause breakdown or malfunction.

Ingredients	Amount	Estimated Cooking Time	Tips for Steaming
Carrot	1, about 7 oz. I 200g	20 min.	Cut into bite-size pieces
Broccoli	1 /2, about 7 oz. / 200g	15 min.	Cut into bite-size pieces
Spinach	About 3-1 /2 oz. / 100g	15 min.	Cut into bite-size pieces
Pumpkin	1 /4, about 9 oz. / 250g	20 min.	Cut into bite-size pieces
Potato	3, about 16 oz. / 450g	40 min.	Cut into bite-size pieces
Sweet potato	1, about 10-1 /2 oz. / 300g	35 min.	Cut into bite-size pieces
Corn	1, about 7 oz. / 200g	30 min.	Cut into bite-size pieces
Chicken	1 fillet, about 10-1 /2 oz. / 3009	30 min.	Make cuts on the bottom side (that comes into contact with the Steaming Basket)
Fish (white fish and salmon)	Cut into fillets, about 5 oz. / 1509	25 min.	Slice into less than 1 inch thickness and wrap in aluminum foil
Prawn	15,about 5oz./150g	20 min.	Steam without removing shells
Scallop	About 5 oz. / 150g	20 min.	Remove from shell (It is recommended to line the Steaming Basket with Chinese
Refrigerated meat dumpling, pot sticker (jiaozi), meat dumpling (xiaolongbao)	About 7 oz. I 200g	15 min.	cabbage or cabbage to prevent the scallop from sticking) Leave appropriate space between foods
Frozen meat dumpling, pot sticker Oiaozi), meat dumpling (xiaolongbao)	About 7 oz. I 200g	20 min.	Leave appropriate space between foods

NOTE:
Do not cook the following types of foods in the Rice Cooker:

• Thick foods such as curry and stews.
• Foods that may bubble over such as those using baking soda.
• Foods that expand after cooking such as processed seafood products and beans.
• Foods with large amounts of oil.
• Foods packaged in plastic bags.

When cooking...

• Do not use paper towels or other lids to cover the food.
• Remove any foreign matters on the outside of the Inner Cooking Pan, Lid Heater or Center Sensor.
• When using aluminum foil or cooking sheets, do not completely cover the holes on the Steaming Basket, or allow it to extend outside the Steaming Basket. Doing so may cause breakdown, boiling over, or steam may leak.
• Steaming time will vary based on the size, amount, temperature of the food or other factors.
• If the food is undercooked, repeat the steam process to cook further by following steps 4 through 6.
• When steaming consecutively, check to make sure there is enough water in the Inner Cooking Pan, and add water accordingly to prevent boil-dry.
• Steaming fish and meat for an extended time makes it tough. If it is not cooking through, slice them thinly before steaming. Adding herbs, lemon, garlic or flavoring with salt and pepper may reduce odor.

When cooking other foods together with rice...

• Cook the rice using the WHITE/ SUSHI menu setting.
• Do not cook more than 1 cup of rice if the cooking capacity is 1.0L, or 2-4 cups if the cooking capacity is 1.8L. (The Outer Lid may open during cooking, preventing the rice from cooking properly and the other ingredients from steaming properly.)
• Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking. Failure to rinse may cause the cooked rice to touch the Steaming Basket.
• Ingredients that require a comparatively long steaming time, such as potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, pumpkin, and fish (wrapped in aluminum foil) can be cooked together. If they do not cook through properly, reduce the amount of ingredients or cut them into small pieces.
• Ingredients that require a comparatively short steaming time, such as spinach, will not steam properly.
• Do not add ingredients while the rice is cooking.
• The rice may burn more easily or take on the color of the other ingredients.

After cooking...

• Be careful when opening the Outer Lid or removing the steamed dish or Steaming Basket, as the steam and the interior of the Main Body are very hot.
• Oil and scum may soil the Inner Lid Set and the inside of the Outer Lid, especially when steaming meats. Always wash the Inner Lid Set, Inner Cooking Pan and Steaming Basket after each use, and wipe the Outer Lid Gasket and the Inside of the Outer Lid after each use to prevent odors or spoiling.
• Hot condensation may fall from the Inner Lid Set when the Outer Lid is opened and cause burns. Please exercise caution.

HOW TO BAKE CAKE

• Please see recipes.

1. Grease the inside of the Inner Cooking Pan lightly and evenly with butter.

• The cake may become difficult to remove if the Inner Cooking Pan is not greased evenly.

2. Prepare the batter for cake.
   Do not add baking powder or baking soda as it may cause the cake to rise too high and cause malfunction. The maximum capacity of all purpose flour is 4.2 oz. / 120g for 1.0 model and 6.3 oz. / 180g for 1.8 model.
   

3. Pour the cake batter into the Inner Cooking Pan from Step 1, level the surface and release excess air.

• Hit the bottom of the Inner Cooking Pan with the palm of your hand several times to release the air bubbles in the batter. Do not hit the Inner Cooking Pan with hard objects or drop it onto the kitchen counter, as this may deform the Inner Cooking Pan and cause uneven baking.

4. Place the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body, close the Outer Lid and 4 choose the CAKE menu setting by pressing the button.

• When the CAKE menu setting is selected, the default cooking time will appear in the Display. The cooking time may be lengthened or shortened using the Time Setting or buttons.

  Model	Default Cooking Time	Possible Cooking Time
  1.0L model	45 minutes	1- 60 minutes
  1.8L model	65 minutes	1- 80 minutes

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.
   

• Press the Time Setting or button to check the current time during cooking.

6. When the melody or beep to indicate cooking completion sounds, press the button and remove the cake from the Inner Cooking Pan.
   

• Remove the cake from the Inner Cooking Pan immediately after cooking completion. Otherwise the cake may become difficult to remove.
• Always press the CANCEL button when cooking completes. The Rice Cooker will beep every 30 minutes as a reminder to remove the cake if the CANCEL button is not pressed.
• If the cake needs more baking, restart the process from Step 4 to bake a little longer.
• If there is smell of cake left inside the Inner Cooking Pan, see "CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE: IF THERE IS AN ODOR INSIDE THE RICE COOKER" to remove the smell.
• Be careful when removing the cake as the interior of the Rice Cooker and the Inner Cooking Pan are hot upon cooking completion.

RECIPES

The measurements used in these Recipes:

• 1 Tablespoon = 0.5
• 1 teaspoon = 0.2 oz.

• Measure the rice with the provided Measuring Cup. (1 Cup= approx. 6.1 oz.)

Ingredients (4~5 servings)
3 cups Rice Mixed vinegar
4 Tbsp. Rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. Sugar 1-1 /2 tsp. Salt
Suggested Toppings Sashimi (tuna, squid, prawns, etc.)
Pickles (e.g. pickled radish)
Natto (fermented soy bean) and green onions
Avocado and ham
Bacon and asparagus
Salmon roe, sea eel and rolled egg
Carrots, cucumbers and celery
Seaweed, wasabi (horse radish), soy sauce and pickled red ginger to taste

How to cook

1. Wash rice well and fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water to water level 3 for SUSHI RICE.
2. Press the MENU button, select WHITE/ SUSHI and press the START / REHEAT button to start cooking.
3. When the Rice Cooker switches to the Keep Warm mode, place the rice into a wooden container (wiped with a clean wet cloth). Pour the mixed vinegar over the rice and mix thoroughly while cooling it with a fan.

• Hand-rolled sushi is simple and quick, wrapping your favorite Sashimi, ingredients and sushi rice with Nori (seaweed). You can also use a green leaf to wrap your hand-roll sushi.

CHIRASHI-SUSHI
Menu Selection: Select the WHITE/ SUSHI menu setting.

Ingredients (4~5 servings)
3 cups Rice Vinegar mix
4 Tbsp. Vinegar
3 Tbsp. Sugar
1 tsp. Salt
1 oz. Carrot
1 oz. Gobo
1 oz. Bamboo shoot
2 pieces Shiitake mushroom
1 Chikuwa (a fish paste)

1. 4 oz. Soup stock
   2 Tbsp. Sugar
   1 Tbsp. Soy sauce
   1 Tbsp. Mirin (or sake)
2. 2 eggs
   1 tsp. Mirin
   A pinch Salt Pickled lotus root, Nori (Seaweed),
   Pickled red ginger to taste
   Shrimp, Squid, Boiled kidney beans to taste

How to cook

1. Wash rice well and fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water to water level 3 for SUSHI RICE.
2. Press the MENU button, select WHITE / SUSHI and press the START / REHEAT button to start cooking.
3. When the Rice Cooker switches to the Keep Warm mode, place the rice into a wooden container (wiped with clean wet cloth). Pour mixed vinegar over the rice and mix thoroughly while cooling it with a fan.
4. Cut the carrot into fine pieces, shred Gobo, cut the bamboo shoot in small strips, cut shiitake mushrooms in thin strips, and cut the chikuwa in lengthwise then cut into small pieces. Boil these ingredients in the soup stock A until the soup is gone.

5. Mix the ingredients of B and fry in a thin crepe, and slice into a small thin strips.
6. Mix the ingredients from Step 4 with the Sushi rice from Step 3, sprinkle sliced fried eggs from Step 5, pickled lotus root and Nori (seaweed). Decorate with shrimps, squid and kidney beans and top with pickled red ginger.

MIXED RICE
Menu Selection: Select the MIXED menu setting.

Ingredients (4~5 servings)
3 cups Rice
2 oz. Chicken
1/2 slice Age (fried tofu)
1 oz. each Carrots, Konnyaku and Gobo
2~3 Dried Shiitake mushrooms (soaked in water to reconstitute)

1. 1-1 /2 Tbsp. Light soy sauce
   1-1/2 Tbsp. Mirin (sweet sake)
   1/2 tsp. Salt
   1/2 tsp. Dashinomoto
   Soup taken from soaking dried Shiitake to taste
   Stone parsley to taste

How to cook

1. Slice chicken into 1/2 inch cubes. Place Age in a strainer and pour hot water over it; gently squeeze to drain excess oil, then slice into small strips. Soak chicken and Age in soup stock A for 5 minutes (do not discard this soup stock).
2. Slice carrots and Konnyaku into small strips, soak Konnyaku in hot water and drain. Shred Gobo, soak in water until soft, then drain. Cut Shiitake into small strips.
3. Add the soup stock from Step 1 to the water used to soak the dried Shiitake, and mix them well.
4. Wash rice and add the mixture from Step 3. Fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water to water level 3 for WHITE RICE, and mix well from the bottom of the pan.
5. Place the ingredients from Steps 1 and 2 on top of the rice from Step 4 and spread evenly across the top. Do not mix the ingredients with the rice. Changing the amounts of rice and ingredients may cause imperfect cooking.

MIXED BROWN RICE
Menu Selection: Select the BROWN menu setting.

Ingredients (4~5 servings)
3 cups Brown rice
3 oz. Chicken
1 slice Age (fried tofu)
1 oz. each Carrots, Konnyaku and Gobo

1. 3 Tbsp. Light soy sauce
   1/2 Tbsp. Mirin (sweet sake)

• When cooking rice with additional ingredients, limit the amount of rice to 1 ~4 cups for the 1.0L model and 2~6 cups for 1.8L model.

The measurements used in these Recipes:

• 1 Tablespoon = 0.5 oz.
• 1 teaspoon = 0.2 oz.

• Measure the rice with the provided Measuring Cup.
  (1 Cup= approx. 6.1 oz.)

AVOCADO AND TUNA BOWL
Menu Selection: Select the WHITE/ SUSHI menu setting.

How to cook

1. Wash rice well and fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water to water level 3 for WHITE RICE.
2. Press the MENU button, select WHITE/ SUSHI and press the START / REHEAT button to start cooking.
3. Slice the avocado in 1 /4 inch thickness and the raw tuna in 1/2 inch thickness, marinate in A.
4. When the Rice Cooker switches to the Keep Warm mode, place the rice in a bowl and top with the marinated tuna and avocado.
5. Serve with additional wasabi and soy sauce to taste.

Ingredients (4~5 servings)
3 cups Sweet rice
2 oz. Adzuki beans
Salt with parched sesame to taste

• The ingredients specified below are the maximum amounts with which the sponge cake and cheese cake can be appropriately made. If more than the amounts specified for the ingredients is used, the cake may cook insufficiently or the cake batter may become attached to the Inner Lid Set.

Ingredients		1.0L model	1.8L model
All-purpose flour (sifted)		4.2 oz.	6.3 oz.
Egg (separate egg yolk from white)		4 pcs.	6 pcs.
Sugar		3.5 oz.	5.3 oz.
Vanilla extract		To taste	To taste
A	Milk	1 Tbsp.	1-1/2Tbsp.
	Butter	0.7 oz.	1.1 oz.
Fresh cream, fruits (for decoration)		as you like	as you like
Butter (for greasing the Inner Cooking Pan)		To taste	To taste

How to cook

1. Grease the inside of the Inner Cooking Pan lightly and evenly with butter.
2. Add A in a small bowl and float the small bowl in a larger bowl containing hot water to melt the butter..
3. Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar until whites begin to hold their shape.
4. Add yolks and vanilla extract to Step 3 and beat until thick.
5. Add sifted all-purpose flour to Step 4. Mix with rubber spatula until smooth and well blended. Gently fold in A from Step 2 without over-mixing.
6. Pour the batter from Step 5 into the Inner Cooking Pan and hit the bottom of the Inner Cooking Pan with the palm of your hand several times to rele.ase the. air bubbles in the batter. Place the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body and close the Outer Lid.
7. Press the MENU button and choose the CAKE menu setting. Set the cooking time to 45 minutes for the 1.0L model and 65 minutes for the 1.8L model and press the START/ REHEAT button.

8. When baking completes, remove the cake from the Inner Cooking Pan and allow to cool.
9. Frost the cake with whipped cream and garnish with desired fruit..
   Flavor variations: Sift cocoa powder with all-purpose flour to make a chocolate cake, or green tea powder to make green tea cake. (Add 1-1/2 Tbsp. for 1.0L model and 2 Tbsp. for 1.8L model.)

CHEESE CAKE
Menu Selection: Select the CAKE menu setting.

Ingredients	1.0L model	1.8L model
Cream cheese	7.1 oz.	10.6oz.
Sugar	1.8 oz.	2.5 oz.
Sugar (for beating egg whites)	1.1 oz.	1.8 oz.
Egg (separate egg yolk from white)	3 pcs.	5 pcs.
All-purpose flour (sifted)	1.1 oz.	1.8 oz.
Fresh cream, fruits	1.702.	2.0 oz.
Lemon juice	4 tsp.	2Tbsp.
Vanilla extract	To taste	To taste
Butter, melted	0.7 oz.	1.1 oz.
Fresh cream, fruits (for decoration)	as you like	as you like
Butter (for greasing the Inner Cooking Pan)	To taste	To taste

How to cook

1. Grease the inside of the Inner Cooking Pan lightly and evenly with butter.
2. Soften cream cheese at room temperature or put in microwave oven for 30 seconds at 500W.
3. Place cream cheese from Step 2 in a bowl and mix with wooden spatula until it becomes smooth. Add sugar and blend. 4 Add yolks one at a time to Step
4. Blend in sifted all-purpose flour, fresh cream, lemon juice, vanilla extract and melted butter.
5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar until whites begin to hold their shape..
6. Gently fold in meringue from Step 5 to Step 4 with a rubber spatula without over-mixing.
7. Pour the batter from Step 6 into the Inner Cooking Pan and hit the bottom of the Inner Cooking Pan with the palm of your hand several times to release the air bubbles in the batter. Place the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body and close the Outer Lid.

8. Press the MENU button and select the CAKE menu setting. Set the cooking time to 60 minutes for the 1.0L model and 80 minutes for the 1.8L model and press the START/ REHEAT button.
9. When baking completes, remove the cake from the Inner Cooking Pan and allow to cool. (Be careful handling the cake as freshly baked cakes are fragile and can easily break.)
10. Chill cake in refrigerator. Decorate with whipped cream and garnish with fruits. Flavor variations: Soak raisins in rum to soften, lightly coat with flour and add after Step
    (Add 1.1 oz. of raisins for 1.0L model and 1.8 oz. for 1.8Lmodel.)

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Clean the Rice Cooker thoroughly 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 a thinner, benzene, abrasive cleaners and brushes (nylon/metal), bleach or anything that may damage the surface of the Rice Cooker.
• Do not use a dishwasher or dish-dryer. Doing so may cause scratches, deformation or discoloration.
• Be sure to reattach the Inner Lid Set, Steam Vent Cap and Spatula Holder correctly.

HOW TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR
Main Body: Wipe clean with a well-wrung soft cloth.

• If using a cloth that is chemically treated, use sparingly to avoid transferring the chemical smell and do not scrub the Rice Cooker forcefully.

HOW TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR

HOW TO CLEAN THE ACCESSORIES AND INNER COOKING PAN
Wash with a soft sponge. To wash thoroughly, use a mild kitchen detergent.

IF THERE IS AN ODOR INSIDE THE RICE COOKER

1. Fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water up to water level 1 for WHITE RICE for 1.0L model, and water level 2 for 1.8L model.

• Do not put other matter such as kitchen detergent in the Inner Cooking Pan.

2. Close the Outer Lid and press the button to select the QUICK menu setting.
3. Press the button.
4. When the Rice Cooker completes cooking and switches to the Keep Warm mode, press the button.
5. Wait until the Main Body cools down, discard the water and clean accordingly.

• Open the Outer Lid and dry the Rice Cooker in a well ventilated place.

HOW TO DETACH AND ATTACH THE INNER LID SET

How to detach the Inner Lid Set:
Hold the Outer Lid with one hand and pull the Inner Lid Knob toward you with the other hand.

How to attach the Inner Lid Set:
Affix the hollow part of Inner Lid Set (opposite side of the Inner Lid Knob) to the Inner Lid Set Mounting Axis to attach the Inner Lid Set.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

• Please replace damaged parts for optimum performance.
• When replacing parts, please check the model number and the parts name beforehand, then contact the store where you purchased the Rice Cooker or Zojirushi Customer Service.
  Zojirushi Customer Service
  1-800-733-6270
  www.zojirushi.com

Parts Names	Parts Number
Inner Lid Set (1.0L model)	C104-6B
Inner Lid Set (1.8L model)	C105-6B
Inner Cooking Pan (1.0L model)	B362-6B
Inner Cooking Pan (1.8L model)	B363-6B
Spatula	SHAKN-6B
Spatula Holder	616864-00
Measuring Cup	615784-00
Steaming Basket (1.0L model)	BU195031L-00
Steaming Basket (1.8L model)	BU195032L-00

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

• Please check the following points before calling for service.

ERROR DISPLAYS AND THEIR MEANINGS

Panel Display		Cause (Points to check)
Error Display		Indicates malfunction. Please contact the store where you purchased the Rice Cooker or Zojirushi Customer Service.
		The temperature of the Lid Sensor or the Center Sensor is too high. Press the CANCEL button and open the Outer Lid for more than 45 minutes and allow the interior to cool down. (Be careful not to burn yourself.) To cool faster, see "NOTE."
	Blank Display is blinking:	The stored Lithium Battery is out. The Display will turn off and stored memories (current time, menu selection and Keep Warm hours) will be erased. However, once plugged in and the clock set, the Rice Cooker will function normally. If rice is cooked while the display shows 7:00 blinking, the current time will not be shown during the cooking process. Please contact Zojirushi Customer Service to have the Lithium Battery replaced (with additional charge).
	Odd Display:	Unplug the Power Cord and plug it in again. The Display will show a blinking 7:00. Please reset the time following the instructions.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model No.		NS-TSC10	NS-TSC18
Cooking Capacity [cups]	White Rice	0.18~1.0L [1 ~5.5]	0.36~1.BL (2~10]
	Sushi Rice	0.18~1.0L [ 1 ~5.5]	0.36~1.BL [2~10]
	Quick Cooking	0.18~1.0L [ 1 ~5.5]	0.36~1.BL [2~10]
	Mixed Rice	0.18~0.72L [1~4]	0.36~1.0BL [2~6]
	Porridge	0.09~0.27L [0.5~1.5]	0.09~0.45L [0.5~2.5]
	Sweet Rice	0.18~0.72L [1~4]	0.36~1.0BL [2~6]
	Brown Rice	0.18~0.72L [1~4]	0.36~1.44L [2~8]
	Cake	All-purpose flour, 4.2 oz. I 120g	All-purpose flour, 6.3 oz. / 180g
Rating		AC 120V 60Hz
Electric Consumption		610W	820W
Average Power Consumption during Keep Warm		29W	35W
Rice Cooking System		Direct Heating
Power Cord Length		3.3 feet (1.0m) (Retractable cord)
External Dimensions (approx. inch)		10(W) x 14(0) x 8 -½(H)	11 (W) x 15(D) x 1 0(H)
Weight		approx. 8 lbs (3.4kg)	approx. 10 lbs (4.5kg)

• Prohibited or required actions are indicated as follows:

  	Indicates a prohibited operation.
  	Indicates a requirement or instruction that must be followed

• Do not splash the Rice Cooker with water or place something containing water on it. Doing so may cause electric shock or breakdown.
• Do not use the Rice Cooker in direct sunlight. Doing so may cause discoloration of the Rice Cooker.
• Do not use the Rice Cooker where its steam may come into contact with other electrical appliances. The steam may cause fire, malfunction, discoloration or deformation to other electrical appliances.
• Do not use the Rice Cooker on a surface where the air vent located at the bottom can become blocked or covered (such as on paper, cloth, carpet, plastic bag or aluminum sheet). Doing so may cause breakdown or malfunction.