Zojirushi Micom NS-WTC10 - Rice Cooker Manual

PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

How to attach the Spatula Holder:

• Push the hook of the Spatula Holder into the Spatula Holder Attachment.

How to detach the Spatula Holder:

• Press the center part on each side of the Spatula Holder in the directions of the arrows to detach the Spatula Holder.

ACCESSORIES

TIPS FOR DELICIOUS 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.

• 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 2-3 times (within 10 seconds) by hand. Drain the water immediately afterwards. Repeat twice.
  2. Wash rice...
     Wash by stirring the rice by hand 30 times (about 15 seconds), pour plenty of water from the bowl and stir the rice loosely again. Drain the water immediately. Repeat this washing process 2-3 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.)
     
     Do not clean the rice or adjust the amount of water using hot water (95°F / 35°C or above). Doing so will cause the rice to be cooked improperly.

• Adjust the amount of water accordingly

  Type of Rice	New crop	Old crop
  Water Adjustment	Reduce water slightly from the normal level	Add a little water to the normal level

• If you add too much water, it may boil over through the Steam Vent.

• Do not use strongly alkalized ionic water
  Do not use alkalized ionic water that is over pH 9. Rice cooked with strongly alkalized ionic water may appear yellow or become too glutinous.
• Stir and loosen rice immediately after cooking has completed
  Doing so releases excess moisture, resulting in rice that is perfectly cooked with a fluffy texture. Loosen the rice within 10 minutes after cooking completes. Not loosening the rice may cause it to clump, become too glutinous or burn.

TIPS FOR USING 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 condensed moisture may fall on the rice, making it sticky, if the Keep Warm mode is cancelled or if left in an unplugged Rice Cooker.

• To prevent the rice from becoming dry or wet, developing an odor or turning yellow, do not use the Keep Warm mode for the following:

• Keeping a small amount of rice warm for long hours.
• Keeping rice warm for more than 12 hours.
• Adding additional rice while keeping rice warm.
• Reheating cold rice.

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

• As the amount of rice kept warm decreases, the rice may dry or become wet. To minimize this, gather the rice toward the center of the Inner Cooking Pan while keeping warm.
  

HOW TO SET THE CLOCK

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.

1. Set the Inner Cooking Pan and plug in the Power Cord.
   See step 4 under "BASIC COOKING STEPS".
2. Press the or button to initiate the Time Setting and adjust the clock to the current time while the time display is blinking.
   : Each press advances the time in 1-minute increments.
   : Each press reverses the time in 1-minute increments.

• 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.

• Although the clock is set before shipment from the factory, certain conditions such as room temperature may cause it to display an inaccurate time.
• If the clock is inaccurate, the cooking will not be completed at the time you set for the Timer.
• The clock cannot be changed during Cooking (Steaming), Regular Keep Warm, Extended Keep Warm, or Timer Cooking.

SOUND SIGNALS AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM

This product includes a melody function that allows you to set a melody to inform you when certain actions occur, such as when cooking (steaming) starts, when Timer operation is finished, and when cooking (steaming) completes. You can also switch the melody to a beep or to silent.

Types of Sound Signals:
You can choose the Sound Signals from the following:

Indication/Types of Sound Signals and their meanings	Melody:	Beep:	Silent:
	The default setting at the time of shipment from the factory.	Choose this setting to change from a Melody.	Choose this setting to disable the Sound Signal.
Cooking (Steaming) has begun:	"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star''	a beep
Timer is set:	"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star''	a beep
Cooking (Steaming) has completed :	"Amaryllis"	beeps 5 times	no sound

How to change the Sound Signal:

1. Set the Inner Cooking Pan and plug in the Power Cord.
   See step 4 under "BASIC COOKING STEPS".
2. Hold the button for more than 3 seconds.
   Each time the TIMER button is held for more than 3 seconds, the Sound Signal will change.
   
3. The setting is completed when the desired Sound Signal is heard.

• The selected Sound Signal is stored even if the Rice Cooker is unplugged.

COOKING RICE

BASIC COOKING STEPS

• The initial Menu setting at the time of shipment from the factory is WHITE/ MIXED.
• Please wash the Inner Cooking Pan, Inner Lid Set, Steam Vent Cap and accessories before initial use.

1. Measure the rice with the provided Measuring Cup.
   Overfill the Measuring Cup with rice, then level off.
   
2. Clean the rice and adjust the amount of water.
   1. Clean the rice.
      See "TIPS FOR COOKING DELICIOUS RICE".
   2. On a flat surface, pour water over the rice in the Inner Cooking Pan, filling to the water measure line that matches the number of cups of rice you are cooking and the Menu setting.
   3. For an accurate measurement, level the surface of the rice.

• The rice may be cooked immediately after cleaning rice, as soaking is not required. Soaking the rice will soften the texture of the rice.

3. Place the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body, and attach the Inner Lid Set and Steam Vent Cap. Close the Outer Lid.
   Be sure to wipe moisture and foreign matter off the outer surface of the Inner Cooking Pan, the inside of the Main Body, the Inner Lid Set, and the Steam Vent Cap.

• Make sure that the Inner Cooking Pan is inserted all the way in.
• Close the Outer Lid slowly and firmly until you hear a clicking sound.

4. Insert plugs.
   
   1. lnsert the Appliance Plug into the Main Body securely.
   2. Insert the Power Plug into an electrical outlet.

5. Select the desired Menu setting by pressing the button.
   Each press of the button changes the position of or on the Display.
   

• Press and hold the button to quickly cycle through the selections. It will stop when it reaches WHITE/ MIXED menu setting.
• Menu settings such as WHITE/ MIXED, BROWN, GABA BROWN and JASMINE will remain selected until you change the setting.

6. Press the button.
   The melody (beep) sounds, and cooking begins. The START light turns on, and, upon reaching the steaming process, the Display shows the estimated time (in minutes) until cooking completes.
   Ex. Display when cooking with the WHITE/ MIXED menu setting
   

• Do not put the Steaming Basket in the Rice Cooker while cooking rice if not also steaming other foods.

• The Rice Cooker will make adjustments to the remaining time until cooking completion when it reaches the steaming process. The time until cooking completion may increase or decrease suddenly during this process.

7. 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".
   The START light turns off, the REGULAR KEEP WARM light turns on, and the length of time that the rice has been kept warm is displayed in hour(s).
   When it switches to Keep Warm mode, immediately stir and loosen the rice. By stirring and loosening the rice and removing excess moisture, you prevent the rice from hardening, becoming sticky, or becoming burnt.
   

• 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
• Depending on cooking conditions, the bottom portion of the rice may become slightly
• Depending on the heat convection while cooking, the surface of the finished rice may look uneven.

Be careful that the contents do not boil over.
When adding water to the PORRIDGE Water Level, do not cook using menu settings other than PORRIDGE. Using any other menu setting may cause contents to boil over.

• The PORRIDGE menu setting selection will not be saved. When cooking porridge, please select it each time.

REQUEST:
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 15 minutes or longer.
If the Main Body and the Outer Lid are hot, the rice may not cook well.

REMARKS:
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 Radiator Plate to cool.

NOTE:

• You can switch Sound Signals (melody, beep, silent) that alert you when certain actions occur.
  See "SOUND SIGNALS AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM".

ESTIMATED COOKING TIME

White Rice	approx. 50 minutes - 60 minutes
Mixed Rice	approx. 50 minutes - 60 minutes
Quick Cooking	approx. 29 minutes - 40 minutes
Sushi Rice	approx. 50 minutes - 60 minutes
Porridge	approx. 55 minutes - 70 minutes
Brown Rice	approx. 85 minutes - 110 minutes
GABA Brown Rice	approx. 220 minutes - 240 minutes
Jasmine Rice	approx. 50 minutes - 60 minutes

• The above table is based on the testing conditions of 120 volts, a room temperature of 68°F (20°C), and water at a starting temperature of 64.4°F (18°C).
• The above lengths of time are measured from Cooking until the Keep Warm process. Actual times may vary depending on the voltage, room temperature, season, and the amount of water used.

TIPS TO COOKING VARIOUS RICE MENUS
When cooking types of rice with assigned MENU settings:

^*1 Capacity is measured in the supplied rice measuring cup, using raw rice.
^*2 Only use short/medium grain white rice when cooking White Rice, Mixed Rice, Sushi Rice, or Porridge or when performing Quick Cooking.

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) or (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.
• For pre-cooking preparations, see steps 1 through 4 under "BASIC COOKING STEPS".

1. Press the button to select the desired Menu setting.

• The Timer function is not available for QUICK and STEAM menu settings.
• Do not use the Timer function for the MIXED menu setting.

2. Press the button to select (Timer 1) or (Timer 2).
   The preset time for "Timer 1" and the START light will blink.

• Press the button again and the preset time for "Timer 2" will appear.

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

• Press and hold the button to quickly adjust 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 melody sounds and the Timer setting is complete.
   The START light turns off, and the time you wish to finish cooking and the TIMER light turn on.
   • The START button must be pressed to set the TIMER.
   • Cooking will be completed at the specified time.
     See step 7 under "BASIC COOKING STEPS".
   • To cancel the Timer setting, press the CANCEL button.

Suggested Lengths for the Timer Setting

White Rice	1 hour - 13 hours	Brown Rice	1 hour 50 minutes - 13 hours
Sushi Rice	1 hour - 13 hours	GABA Brown Rice	4 hours 15 minutes - 13 hours
Porridge	1 hour 10 minutes - 13 hours	Jasmine Rice	1 hour 20 minutes - 13 hours

NOTE:

• 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.
• 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.
• When cooking using the Timer function, the rice absorbs extra moisture, which can make the rice softer or cause the bran to collect at the bottom and burn.
• If you want to know the current time while using the Timer function, press the or button and the Display will switch.

KEEPING RICE WARM

REGULAR KEEP WARM AND EXTENDED KEEP WARM
You can choose the Regular Keep Warm mode or Extended Keep Warm mode by pressing the KEEP WARM button while the KEEP WARM light is on.

• The Extended Keep Warm mode is not available during the following (the Rice Cooker will beep and automatically start the Regular Keep Warm mode):
  • PORRIDGE, BROWN and GABA BROWN menu settings.
  • If 12 hours of Regular Keep Warm has already elapsed.
  • If 4 hours of Extended Keep Warm has already elapsed.
  • If the temperature of the Inner Cooking Pan is low because the Keep Warm mode has been cancelled, or power failure.

REGULAR KEEP WARM
This keeps the.rice warm at a higher temperature, so the rice develops odors less easily.
When cooking completes, the Rice Cooker automatically switches to Regular Keep Warm mode and the REGULAR KEEP WARM light turns on.

EXTENDED KEEP WARM
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.
This function can be activated during Regular Keep Warm mode.

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

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

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

HOW TO KEEP RICE WARM AGAIN

• When you want to keep rice warm after canceling the Keep Warm mode.
  Press the button.
  The REGULAR KEEP WARM light turns on, and the time elapsed display returns to "0h".
  • It the temperature of the rice and the Inner Cooking Pan are low, do not keep warm again.

When you are concerned about the odor:

• Foul odors or the growth of bacteria may occur depending on how well the unit is cleaned, the room temperature based on the season or usage environment, frequent opening and closing of the Outer Lid, the type of rice used, or the way the rice was cleaned. If you are concerned about odors, cleaning the Rice Cooker according to "THE INTERIOR" and then using REGULAR KEEP WARM should be effective.

NOTE:

• If you want to know the current time during Keep Warm mode, press the or button and the Display will switch. Press the or button again to return to the display for Keep Warm time elapsed. If you do not return the display to the Keep Warm time elapsed, the next time you cook rice, the Keep Warm lime elapsed will not be displayed.

REQUEST

• When keeping rice warm inside the Inner Cooking Pan, be sure to select the Keep Warm mode.

HOW TO USE THE STEAM FUNCTION

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.

  Default Cooking Time	Possible Cooking Time
  40 minutes	1-60 minutes

5. Press the button.
   The START light turns on and the melody/beep to start steaming will sound. 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" to remove the smell.
• The Steaming Basket may become stained from deeply colored ingredients (especially carrots and leaf-type vegetables). To prevent stains, place a parchment paper inside the Steaming Basket and place ingredients on top.

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:
Please make sure the height of the food does not exceed 1- ½" / 3.5 cm, as it may hit the Inner Lid Set and cause breakdown or malfunction.

Ingredients Amount	Estimated Cooking Time	Tips for Steaming
Carrot 1, approx. 7 oz. / 200 g	20 min.	Cut into bite-size pieces
Broccoli ½, approx. 7 oz. / 200 g	15 min.	Cut into bite-size pieces
Spinach Approx. 3- ½ oz. / 100 g	15 min.	Cut into bite-size pieces
Pumpkin ¼, approx. 9 oz. I 250 g	20 min.	Cut into bite-size pieces
Potato 3, approx. 16 oz. / 450 g	40 min.	Cut into bite-size pieces
Sweet potato 1, approx. 10-½ oz. / 300 g	35 min.	Cut into bite-size pieces
Corn 1, approx. 7 oz. / 200 g	30 min.	Cut into bite-size pieces
Chicken 1 fillet, approx. 10-½ oz. / 300 g	30 min.	Make cuts on the bottom side (that comes into contact with the Steaming Basket)
Fish (white fish, salmon, etc.) Cut into fillets, approx. 5 oz. / 150 g	25 min.	Slice into less than 1 inch / 2 cm thickness and wrap in aluminum foil
Prawn 15, approx. 5 oz. / 150 g	20 min.	Steam without removing shells
Scallop Approx. 5 oz. / 150 g	20 min.	Remove from shell (It is recommended to line the Steaming Basket with Chinese cabbage or cabbage to prevent the scallop from sticking)
Refrigerated meat dumpling, pot sticker 0iaozi), meat dumpling (xiaolongbao) Approx. 7 oz. / 200 g	15 min.	Leave appropriate space between foods
Frozen meat dumpling, pot sticker 0iaozi), meat dumpling (xiaolongbao) Approx. 7 oz. I 200 g	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 objects on the outside of the Inner Cooking Pan, Heating Plate or Center Sensor.
• When using aluminum foil or parchment paper, 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 room or water temperature, voltage or water measurement, size, amount and 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, garlic or flavoring with salt and pepper may reduce odor.

When cooking other foods together with rice...

• Cook the rice using the WHITE/ MIXED menu setting.
• Do not cook more than 1 cup of rice (The Outer Lid may open during cooking, preventing the rice from cooking properly and the other ingredients from steaming properly.)
• Level the surface of the rice before cooking. Failure to do so 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 and can cause burns.
• 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.

RECIPES

Ingredients (4-5 servings)
3 cups Rice
Mixed vinegar
4 Tbsp. Rice vinegar 1 Tbsp. Sugar 1-½ tsp. Salt
Suggested Toppings
Sashimi (tuna, squid, prawns, etc.)
Pickles (e.g. pickled radish)
Avocado and ham
Natto (fermented soy bean) and green onions
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. Clean rice well and fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water to water level 3 for SUSHI.
2. Press the MENU button, select SUSHI and press the START 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.

Ingredients (4-5 servings)
3 cups Rice 2 oz. (50 g.) Chicken thigh
½ slice Age (fried tofu)
1 oz. (30 g.) Carrots
1 oz. (30 g.) Konnyaku
1 oz. (30 g.) Gobo
2-3 Dried Shiitake mushrooms (soaked in water to constitute)

1. 1-½ Tbsp. Light soy sauce
   1-½ Tbsp. Mirin (sweet sake)
   ½tsp. Salt ½ tsp. Dashinomoto
   Soup taken from soaking dried
   Shiitake to taste
   Stone parsley to taste

How to cook

1. Slice chicken thigh into ½ inch (1 cm) 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 thigh 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. Clean rice and add the mixture from Step 3. Fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water to water level 3 for WHITE/ MIXED, 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.
6. Press the MENU button, select WHITE/ MIXED and press the START button to start cooking.
7. When the Rice Cooker switches to the Keep Warm mode, mix the rice to loosen it.
8. Serve rice in a bowl and sprinkle stone parsley on top.

The measurements used in these Recipes:

• 1 Tablespoon= 0.5 oz. (15 ml)
• 1 teaspoon = 0.2 oz. (5 ml)

• Measure the rice with the provided Measuring Cup.
  (1 Cup= approx. 6.1 oz./approx. 180 ml)

Ingredients (4-5 servings)
3 cups Rice
1 lb. (450 g) Raw tuna (sashimi grade)
2 Avocado

1. 4 Tbsp. Soy sauce
   1 tsp. Wasabi, grated
   Grated Wasabito taste
   Soy sauce to taste

How to cook

1. Clean rice well and fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water to water level 3 for WHITE / MIXED.
2. Press the MENU button, select WHITE/ MIXED and press the START button to start cooking.
3. Slice the avocado in ¼ inch thickness and the raw tuna in ½ 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 Brown rice
3 oz. (80 g) Chicken thigh
1 slice Age (fried tofu)
1 oz. (30 g) each Carrots, Konnyaku and Gobo

1. 3 Tbsp. Light soy sauce
   ½ Tbsp. Mirin (sweet sake)

How to cook

1. Slice chicken thigh into ½ inch (1 cm) cubes. Place Age in a strainer and pour hot water over it; gently squeeze to drain excess oil, then slice into small strips.
2. Slice carrots and Konnyaku into small strips, soak Konnyaku in hot water and drain. Shred Gobo, soak in water until soft, then drain.
3. Clean rice and put A in the Inner Cooking Pan, add water to water level 3 for BROWN, and mix well from the bottom of the pan. 4 Place ingredients from Steps 1 and 2 on top of rice from Step
4. Do not mix the ingredients with the rice. Changing the amounts of rice and ingredients may cause imperfect cooking .
5. Press the MENU button, select BROWN and press the START button to start cooking.
6. When the Rice Cooker switches to the Keep Warm mode, mix the rice to loosen it.

• Clean brown rice lightly to remove husks.
• When cooking rice with additional ingredients, limit the amount of rice to 1-4 cups.

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 such items as thinner, abrasive cleaners, bleach, scrubbing brushes (nylon, metal, etc.), melamine sponges or sponges with a nylon surface. (Doing so may damage the surface, causing discoloration, scratches, degradation in quality, or corrosion.)
• Do not use a dishwasher or dish-dryer. Doing so may cause scratches, deformation or discoloration.
• Be sure to reattach the Inner Lid Set and Steam Vent Cap correctly.

THE EXTERIOR
Wipe clean with a well-wrung soft cloth.

• It using a cloth that is chemically treated, use sparingly to avoid transferring the chemical smell and do not scrub the Rice Cooker forcefully. (Doing so may damage the surface, causing discoloration, scratches, degradation in quality, or corrosion.)
  

• Do not use polishing powder, metal or nylon scrubbing brushes.
• Handle gently. Do not strike it or rub it too hard.

MEASURING CUP/ SPATULA HOLDER
Wash using a soft sponge.
To wash thoroughly, use a neutral kitchen detergent.

IF THERE IS AN ODOR

1. Fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water up to water level 1 for WHITE/ MIXED.
   • Do not put anything else, 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 melody (beep) sounds and switches to 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.

THE INTERIOR

How to attach the Inner Lid Set: Affix the hollow part of the 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	C194-6B
Inner Cooking Pan	B480-6B
Spatula	SHAKN-6B
Spatula Holder	616864-00
Measuring Cup	615784-00
Steaming Basket	BU195031L-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 15 minutes and allow the interior to cool down. (Be careful not to burn yourself.) To cool faster, see "REMARKS."
	Blank Display: is blinking:	The built-in Lithium Battery is out. The Display will turn off and stored memories (current time, menu selection and Keep Warm settings) will be erased when unplugged. However, once plugged in and the clock set, the Rice Cooker will function normally. If rice is cooked while the display shows a 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. (If the Display shows a blinking , please reset the time.)

SPECIFICATIONS

Model No.		NS-WTC10
Cooking Capacity of Each Menu Setting*1 (approx. L) [cups]	WHITE (short/medium grain white rice)	0.18-1.0 [1-5.5]
	MIXED (short/medium grain white rice)	0.18-0.72 [1-4]
	QUICK (short/medium grain white rice)	0.18-1.0 [1-5.5]
	SUSHI (short/medium grain white rice)	0.18-1.0 [1-5.5]
	PORRIDGE (short/medium grain white rice)	0.09-0.27 [0.5-1.5]
	BROWN (short/medium grain brown rice)	0.18-0.72 [1-4]
	GABA BROWN (short/medium grain brown rice)	0.18-Q.72 [1-4]
	JASMINE (jasmine white rice)	0.18-1.0 [1-5.5]
Height Limit for Steamed Foods		1-½ inch/ 3.5 cm
Rating		AC 120 V 60 Hz
Electric Consumption		610W
Average Power Consumption during Keep Warm		29.5W
Rice Cooking System		Direct Heating
Power Cord Length		3'7"(1.1 m)
External Dimensions	<approx. inch>	10 (W) x 13-1/a (D) x 8-5/a (H) (16-1/a * 2 )
	<approx. cm>	25 (W) x 33.5 (D) x 21.5 (H) (41 * 2 )
Weight		approx. 7 lbs. (approx. 2.9 kg)

• The average power consumption during Keep Warm is calculated with the Rice Cooker at maximum capacity and at a room temperature of 68°F (20°C).
• This product may not operate properly in certain environments or places with high altitudes or extreme weather conditions. Please avoid using this product in such areas.
• This product cannot be used in areas where power supply voltage or power supply frequency is different.

*1 Capacity is measured in the supplied rice measuring cup, using raw rice. Other grains may vary.
*2 Height with the Outer Lid open.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

1. 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.
4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool before adding or removing parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not use or operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner, unplug the appliance and return it to the nearest authorized service facility or dealer for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may be hazardous or may cause malfunction.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces and do not let the cord hang over the edge of tables or counters.
10. Do not place the appliance on or near a heated surface such as a gas or electric stove, or in a heated oven.
11. Always use extreme caution when moving appliances containing hot contents or liquids.
12. Plug the cord into a household electrical outlet. To disconnect, press the cancel button, then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use the appliance for other than intended or specified purposes.
14. To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only the supplied inner cooking pan.
15. The plug to the appliance should be attached first before plugging the cord into a wall outlet.

Be sure to follow these instructions.
These WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are intended to prevent property damage or personal injury to you and others.

• The degree of danger or damage by the misuse of this product is indicated as follows:
  
  Indicates risk of serious injury or death.
  
  Indicates risk of injury, household or property damage if mishandled.

• Do not modify the Rice Cooker. Only a repair technician should disassemble or repair this unit. Attempting to do so may cause fire, electric shock or injury. Make any repair inquiries to Zojirushi Customer Service.
• Do not place your hands or face near the Steam Vent. Doing so may cause burns or scalding. Take special precautions with children and infants.
• Do not plug or unplug the Power Cord if your hands are wet. Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
• Do not immerse the Rice Cooker in water or splash it with water. Do not pour water directly into the Rice Cooker. Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock. Do not allow liquid to come in contact with the Plug Receptacle, Power Plug, Power Cord or Appliance Plug. Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock.

• Do not put any metal objects such as pins or wires into the Air Vent or crevices located at the bottom of the Rice Cooker. Doing so may cause electric shock or malfunction, resulting in injury.
  Do not allow children to use the Rice Cooker unsupervised. Keep it out of the reach of infants. Children are at risk of burns, electric shock or injury. Do not open the Outer Lid or move the Rice Cooker during cooking. Doing so may cause burns. This Rice Cooker is for cooking rice, keeping rice warm, and steam cooking only. Do not use for other than intended purposes. Always follow the Operating Instructions, and never cook the following:
  

• Foods packaged in plastic bags.
• Foods wrapped in parchment paper, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, etc.

• Doing so may clog the steam exhaust route.
  Do not use the Rice Cooker if the Power Cord or Power Plug is damaged or if the Power Plug is loosely inserted into the electrical outlet. Doing so may cause electric shock, short circuit or fire.
  

• Do not damage the Power Cord. Do not bend, (S) pull, twist, bundle or attempt to modify the Power Cord. Do not place it on or near high temperature surfaces or appliances, under heavy items or between objects. A damaged Power Cord can cause fire or electric shock. Do not use a power source other than 120V AC. Use of any other power supply voltage may cause fire or electric shock. Do not allow the Power Plug to come into contact with steam. Allowing the Power Plug to come into contact with steam after inserting it into the electrical outlet may cause short circuit or fire. When using on a slide-out table or shelf, place the Rice Cooker in a position where the Power Plug does not come into contact with steam.

ABOUT THE INNER COOKING PAN
In order to use the Inner Coo~ing Pan for many years to come, please obey the following.

Inner Surface (Nonstick Coating)
The Nonstick Coating can peel off if damaged. Please take special care to prevent damage and follow these precautions:

<During Preparation>

• Remove foreign matter (such as stones) from the rice before cleaning.
• Do not use utensils such as whisks to clean the rice.
• Do not place a metal strainer in the Inner Cooking Pan when cleaning rice.
• Use the Inner Cooking Pan only for this Rice Cooker.

<When Cooking Completes>

• Do not pour vinegar into the Inner Cooking Pan (when making sushi rice).
• Do not use a metal ladle (when serving porridge etc.).
• Do not hit with the Spatula or other utensils (when serving, etc.).

<When Cleaning>

• Do not place utensils or dishes inside the Inner Cooking Pan.
• Do not place in a dishwasher or dish dryer.
• Clean the Inner Cooking Pan immediately after using any seasonings.
• Only use soft cleaning implements such as a sponge when cleaning.
• Do not use such items as thinner, abrasive cleaners, bleach, scrubbing brushes (nylon, metal, etc.), melamine sponges or sponges with a nylon surface.