Zojirushi Micom NS-LGC05 - Rice Cooker Manual
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PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
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How to attach the Spatula Holder:
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- Insert the Spatula Holder hook into the Spatula Holder Attachment opening.
How to detach the Spatula Holder:
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- Push in the direction of the arrow marks on the center of the side surface of the Spatula Holder and pull up to detach.
ACCESSORIES
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- 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 Warm Mode is cancelled or if left in an unplugged Rice Cooker
- To prevent the rice from becoming dry, 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 a long period.
- Keeping rice warm for more than 12 hours
- Adding additional rice while keeping rice warm.
- Reheating cold rice.
- Keeping steel cut oatmeal warm.
- Keeping rice warm when it contains additional ingredients and seasonings (mixed rice, sweet rice, etc.).
- Keeping foods other than rice warm such as croquetles or miso soup.
- 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.
- 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.
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HOW TO SET THE CLOCK
If the clock is inaccurate, set the correct time as shown below.
- The clock is displayed in 24-hour (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.
- Press the
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.
- 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.
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- 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, cooking will not be completed at the time you set for the Timer.
- The clock cannot be changed during Cooking, Reheating, Regular Keep Warm, Extended Keep Warm or Timer Cooking.
SOUND SIGNALS AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM
This product is equipped with a Sound Signal function, which will inform you when the Rice Cooker begins cooking, when the Timer is set, or when cooking has completed.
Types of Sound Signals
You can choose the Sound Signals from the following
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How to Change the Sound Signal
- Set the Inner Cooking Pan and plug the Power cord
- Hold the
button for more than 3 seconds.
Each time the TIMER/MUTE button is held for more than 3 seconds, the Sound Signal will change.
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- 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 Set and accessories before initial use.
- Measure the rice with the provided Measuring Cup.
Overfill the Measuring Cup with rice, then level off.
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- Clean the rice and adjust the amount of water.
- Clean the rice.→ See "TIPS FOR COOKING DELICIOUS RICE "
- 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
- 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.
- Place the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body, and attach the Inner Lid Set and Steam Vent Set. Close the Outer Lid and plug in the Power Cord.
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
- Select the desired Menu setting by pressing the
button.
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Each press of the button changes the position of the
on the Display - Press the
button
The melody (beep)sounds and cooking begins
The START /REHEAT light turns on and the Display shows the estimated time (in minutes) until cooking completes.
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- 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..
- If you want to know the current time during the cooking process, press
or
button and the Display will switch
- The estimated time until cooking completion may differ from the actual time required. The actual time of cooking completion may vary depending on factors such as the room or water temperature, the voltage, or the water measurement.
- The Rice Cooker will make adjustments to the estimated time until cooking completion when it reaches the steaming process. The estimated time until cooking completion may increase or decrease suddenly during this process.
- When the melody (beep) to indicate cooking completion sounds, stir and loosen the rice immediately to give the rice a deliciously fluffy texture.
After cooking has completed, the Rice Cooker automatically switches to the Keep Warm mode and the REGULAR KEEP WARM light turns on. The Display will show the elapsed Keep Warm time in hour(s).
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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-mltts or a soft cloth will keep it from spinning while reducing damages to the outside bottom of the pan.
- Depending on cooking conditions, the bottom portion of the rice may become slightly browned.
- Depending on the heat convection while cooking, the surface of the finished rice may look uneven.
- After use, remove all the rice from the Inner Cooking Pan, press the
button, thrn unplug the Power Cord.
- Do not begin cleaning the Rice Cooker until the Main Body has cooled.
- Please do not handle the Power Cord while your hands are wet. (Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock.
- Removing the Inner Cooking Pan only will not turn off the power. Make sure to press the CANCEL button.
Be careful that the contents do not boil over.
When adjusting the water to the STEEL CUT OATS Water Level, do not cook using Menu settings other than STEEL CUT OATMEAL. Using any other Menu setting may cause the contents to boil over.
- The STEEL CUT OATMEAL menu setting selections will not be saved. When cooking steel cut oatmeal, select the corresponding menu setting 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 30 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 - 1 hour |
MIXED | approx. 53 minutes - 1 hour 1 minute |
QUICK | approx. 27 minutes - 39 minutes |
SUSHI | approx. 53 minutes - 1 hour |
BROWN | approx. 1 hour 32 minutes - 1 hour 38 minutes |
GABA BROWN | approx. 3 hours 28 minutes - 3 hours 35 minutes |
LONG GRAIN WHITE | approx. 53 minutes - 1 hour 4 minutes |
STEEL CUT OATMEAL | approx. 53 minutes - 59 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 FOR 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.
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When cooking other types of rice:
*Capacity is measured in the supplied rice measuring cup, using raw rice.
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For instructions on how to cook other types of grains, please visit our website at www.zojirushi.com/arains.
ACTIVATED BROWN RICE
(GABA BROWN)
This Rice Cooker has two settings for cooking brown rice. The GABA BROWN setting on the menu activates brown rice for increased nutritional value.
GABA BROWN SETTING:
When GABA BROWN is selected on the menu, the Rice Cooker w ill begin activating the brown rice, after which it will start cooking automatically. During the brown rice activation process, the temperature in the Inner Cooking Pan is kept at approx. 104°F (approx. 40°C) for approx. 2 hours. Cooking will take longer to complete. → See "ESTIMATED COOKING TIME".
By activating brown rice, GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a naturally occurring nutrient in brown rice, increases to about 150% of the amount contained in non-activated brown rice. This process also makes brown rice softer, thus making it readily edible.
*What is GABA?
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a type of amino acid said to lower blood pressure and relieve stress.
KEEPING RICE WARM
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 | Keep Warm Times | Displays and Precautions |
WHITE RICE•QUICK·SUSHI·BROWN·GABA BROWN· LONG GRAIN WHITE·Germinated Brown Rice- Semi-Brown Rice | Up to 12 hours | - When 12 hours have elapsed, the number will begin to blink as a warning. Please consume the rice as soon as possible.
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MIXED* STEEL CUT OATMEAL | X | - For the STEEL CUT OATMEAL menu, the number will begin blinking at "0(h)". Do not keep Steel Cut Oatmeal warm.
- For the MIXED menu, the number will not begin blinking at "0(h)", but do not keep it warm anyway.
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HOW TO KEEP RICE WARM AGAIN
- When you want to keep rice warm after canceling the Keep Warm mode.
Press the
button.
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The REGULAR KEEP WARM light turns on, and the time elapsed display returns to "0h". - If the temperature of the rice and the Inner Cooking Pan are low, do not keep warm again. Trying to keep contents warm again when the rice and Inner Cooking Pan temperatures are low will cause "0 (h)" to blink.
- When keeping rice in the Inner Cooking Pan for later consumption, you must use the Keep Warm mode.
- If you want to know the current time during Keep Warm mode, press the
button and the Display will switch. Press the
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 time elapsed will not be displayed. If the Keep Warm time elapsed display is blinking, you cannot switch.
When you are concerned about the odor, color changes or dryness in the rice... Change the Keep Warm Temperature
How well the unit is cleaned, the room temperature influenced by season or usage environment, frequent opening and closing of the Outer Lid, the type of rice used, or the way the rice was cleaned may cause foul odors or the growth of bacteria. If you are concerned about odors, see "THE INTERIOR" and clean the Rice Cooker. Depending on the region or environment, if the Keep Warm temperature lowers, it can cause foul odors in the rice, or if the Keep Warm temperature rises, it can cause the rice to change color become dry. If the rice smells, changes color or becomes dry, try changing the Keep Warm temperature settings as follows.
- Insert the Inner Cooking Pan and plug the Power Plug into the electrical outlet.
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- Press and hold the
button for 3 seconds or longer.
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- Press the
to set the temperature. If you press the
, the setting changes in the direction of the
If you press the
the setting changes in the direction of the
.
If you are worried about odors in the rice, select [1 ]— [3] to increase the Keep Warm temperature.
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If you are worried about changes in color or dryness in the rice, select [-1]— [-3] to decrease the Keep Warm temperature.
* If there is no improvement after you change the Keep Warm temperature setting, return it to the original setting, as the changed setting may cause odors, color changes or dryness.
- Press the
button.
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NOTE
- Settings cannot be changed during Cooking, Reheating, Keep Warm, or Timer Cooking.
- If you are unable to successfully complete the operation the first time, start again from Step 1
- Once you change the setting, that setting will be saved even if you unplug the Power Plug from the electrical outlet.
- If 15 seconds or more elapse without any action while you are changing the setting, the display will revert to the current time and the setting will not be changed.
Suggested Lengths for the Timer Setting
WHITE RICE | 1 hour 20 minutes - 13 hours | GABA BROWN | 3 hours 50 minutes - 13 hours |
SUSHI | 1 hour 20 minutes - 13 hours | LONG GRAIN WHITE | 1 hour 25 minutes - 13 hours |
BROWN | 1 hour 50 minutes - 13 hours | STEEL CUT OATMEAL | 1 hour 15 minutes - 13 hours |
REQUEST
- 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.
- Be sure to set the Timer for 13 hours or less (8 hours or less for rinse-free rice and steel cut oatmeal), 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
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, the Rice Cooker will start cooking immediately, and the remaining time until cooking is finished will be displayed.
- 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 only while the button is pressed.
REHEATING RICE
You can use this function during Regular Keep Warm mode or Extended Keep Warm mode.
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- This Reheat function is for reheating the rice during Keep Warm mode to make the rice hotter.
- You can reheat the rice only when the KEEP WARM light is on.
- Loosen and level the surface of the rice that is being kept warm.
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- 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./approx. 160 g), 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
- Make sure that the KEEP WARM light is on, and Press the
button
A melody will sound, and reheating will start.
The KEEP WARM light turns off, the START/REHEAT light blinks, and the display looks like the one in the illustration.
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If you press the START/REHEAT button when the KEEP WARM light is off, the cooking process will start.
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- 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.
The START / REHEAT light turns off, and the current time display returns.
To cancel the Reheat mode and return to Keep Warm mode:
Press the KEEP WARM button.
The START / REHEAT light turns off, the KEEP WARM light turns on, and the display returns to the one before Reheating started.
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 2 for WHITE/MIXED 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.
RECIPES
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 providad Measuring Cup. (1 Cup= approx. 6.1 oz./approx. 180 ml)
MIXED RICE
Menu Setting: WHITE RICE/MIXED
Ingredients (2-3 servings)
2 cups Rice
1 oz. (30 g) Chicken
1/2 slice Age (fried tofu)
0.7 oz. (20 g) each Carrots, Konnyaku and Gobo
2-3 Dried shiitake mushrooms (soaked in water to reconstitute)
A:
1 Tbsp. Light soy sauce
1 Tbsp. Minn (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
- Slice chicken into 1/2 inch (1 cm) cubes. Place Age strainer and pour hot water over it; gently squeeze to drain excess oil, then slice into small strips. Soak chicken and soup stock "A" for 5 minutes (do not discard this soup stock).
- Slice carrots and Konnyaku into small strips, soak in hot water and drain. Shred Gobo, soak in water until soft, then drain. Cut shiitake into small strips.
- Add the soup stock from Step 1 to the water used to soak the dried shiitake, and mix them well.
- Wash rice and add the mixture from Step 3. Fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water to water level 3 for WHITE, and m ix well from the bottom o f the pan.
- 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.
- Press the MENU button, select MIXED and press the START/REHEAT button to start cooking.
- When the Rice Cooker switches to the Keep Warm mode, mix the rice to loosen it.
- Serve rice in a bowl and sprinkle stone parsley on top.
HAND-ROLLED SUSHI
Ingredients (2-3 servings)
2 cups Rice
Vinegar Mix
2 2/3 Tbsp. Rice vinegar
2 Tbsp. Sugar
1 tsp. Salt
Suggested Toppings
Sashimi (tuna, squid, prawns, etc.)
Japanese 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
- Clean rice well and fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water to water level 2 for SUSHI.
- Press the MENU button, select SUSHI/SWEET and press the START/REHEAT button to start cooking.
- When cooking is complete, place the rice into a place the rice into a separate 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 (seaweed). You can also use a lettuce leaf to wrap your hand-rolled sushi.
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLES AND BROWN RICE
Menu setting: BROWN
Ingredients (2-3 servings)
1.5 cup Short grain brown rice
12 oz. Vegetable broth
½ clove Garlic, minced
¼ tsp. Celery seed
¼tsp. Salt
1/2 cup Cooked spinach, roughly chopped
1/2 cup Cooked artichoke hearts, quartered
1/8 cup Sun dried tomatoes, drained of oil and chopped
1/8 cup Pistachio nuts, shelled and toasted
½ Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp. Red wine vinegar
1/8 cup Fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
¼ cup Ricotta salata cheese, crumbled
How to cook
- Measure rice accurately using the measuring cup that came with your rice cooker. Rinse rice quickly once, drain and place in the Inner Cooking Pan.
- Add vegetable broth, garlic, celery seed and salt to the Inner Cooking Pan.
Add water to fill to the water level 1.5 for BROWN if necessary (do not add water if vegetable broth has reached or exceeded the water level). - Mix well using the spatula.
- Press the MENU button, select BROWN and press the START/REHEAT button to start cooking.
- While the rice cooks, combine spinach, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes and pistachios in a microwaveable bowl.
- When cooking is completed, microwave the mixture from Step 5 for 1 minute.
- While the mixture from Step 6 heats, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, chopped parsley and crumbled ricotta salata cheese in a separate container.
- Remove rice from the rice cooker to a warmed bowl. Fold in the ingredients from Step 6 using a fork. Then add the parsley and cheese mixture from Step 7 and toss gently.
RICE AND BEANS WITH BACON AND COLLARD GREENS
Menu Setting: WHITE RICE/MIXED
Ingredients (2-3 servings)
1 cup Long grain white rice
8 oz. Low sodium chicken broth
1/4 tsp. Dried thyme
1/16 tsp. Ground black pepper
1/2 Tbsp. Shallot, minced
1 Bay leaf, whole
1/4 cup (rice measuring cup) Mixed dried beans, soaked in water overnight
1 strip Bacon, cool<ecl, drained of oil and chopped
1/2 cup Fresh tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup Collard greens (may substitute with spinach), cooked, drained and roughly chopped Hot pepper sauce (optional}
How to cook
- Measure rice accurately using the measuring cup that came with your rice cooker. Rinse rice quickly once, drain and place in the Inner Cooking Pan.
- Add chicken brolh, thyme, pepper and shallot lo the Inner Cooking pan and mix with rice using the spatula.
- Place bay leaf, beans and cooked bacon on top of rice. Do not mix the ingredients with the rice. Make sure that all ingredients are below the liquid level.
- Press the MENU button, select WHITE RICE/ MIXED and press the START/ REHEAT button to start cooking.
- When cooking is completed, discard bay leaf and gently fluff the rice using the rice spatula.
- Add diced tomatoes and collard greens, and toss gently using the rice spatula. Serve immediately with optional hot pepper sauce
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, benzine, 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, Steam Vent Set and Spatula Holder correctly.
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THE EXTERIOR
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.
(Doing so may damage the surface, causing discoloration, scratches, degradation in quality, or corrosion.)
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Inner Cooking Pan//Spatula
Wash using a neutral kitchen detergent and a soft sponge.
- 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
- Fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water up to water level 1 for WHITE /MIXED.
- Do not put other matter such as kitchen detergents in the Inner Cooking Pan.
- Close the Outer Lid and press the
button to select the QUICK menu setting. - Press the
button. - When the Rice Cooker completes cooking and switches to Keep Warm mode, press the
button. - 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
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HOW TO DETACH AND ATTACH THE INNER LID SET
HOW TO DETACH
Hold the Inner Lid Knob (1). push up the Inner Lid Set Holder (2), to detach.
- Do not pull the Inner Lid Knobs toward you without pressing the Inner Lid Set Holder. (May cause the Inner Lid Set and Outer Lid to break).
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HOW TO ATTACH
Insert the fixtures found at the bottom sides of the Inner Lid Set into the Outer Lid and push it toward the Outer Lid until you hear it click into place.
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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 | C100-6B |
Inner Cooking Pan | B481-6B |
Spatula | BE243033L-00 |
Spatula Holder | 616864-00 |
Measuring Cup | 615784-00 |
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
- Please check the following points before calling for service.
Problems | Cause (Points to check) |
COOKING RICE | Rice cooks too hard or too soft | - Increase or decrease water by 1-2 mm from the Water Level Line according to your preference.
- If the amount of water is adjusted with the Rice Cooker on a tilted surface, the amount of water may be too high or too low, which will lead to changes in the hardness of the cooked rice.
- The texture of rice varies depending on the brand of the rice, where it was harvested, and how long it was stored (new crop or old crop).
- The texture of rice varies depending on the room and water temperatures.
- Using the Timer may result in softer rice.
- Using the QUICK menu settings may result in harder or wet rice.
→Please try using the WHITE (REGULAR) or UMAMI menu setting. - Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed.
- Rice may not have been cleaned sufficiently, leaving too much bran on the rice.
- Did you measure white rice with the White Rice Measuring Cup and not the green Rinse-Free Rice Measuring Cup?
- Did you loosen the rice after cooking was completed?
→ Loosen the rice immediately after cooking is completed. - Is there moisture or foreign matter on the outer surface of the Inner Cooking Pan, the inside of the Main Body, the Inner Lid Set, or the Steam Vent Set?
→ Wipe them off. - JASMINE white rice may be slightly harder than normal.
→ To make it softer, fill the water slightly higher than the marked line on the Inner Cooking Pan (to a point within half the distance to the next marked line) and cook. However, please note that adding too much water may cause it to boil over. |
Rice is scorched | - Foreign matter such as rice may be stuck to the bottom of the Inner Cooking Pan or on the Side Sensor.
- Rice may not have been cleaned sufficiently, leaving too much bran on the rice.
- If you soak the rice for a long time or cook rice using the Timer, the bran may collect at the bottom, and the rice will be more easily scorched.
- Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed.
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The surface of the cooked rice is uneven | - Depending on the heat convection while cooking, the surface of the cooked rice may look uneven.
- Make sure the Inner Lid Set has not deformed.
- Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed.
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Boils over while cooking | - Make sure the Steam Vent Set is attached.
- Rice may not have been cleaned sufficiently, leaving too much bran on the rice.
- Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed. Did you use the wrong Menu setting or amount of water?
When cooking using theSTEEL CUT OATMEAL menu setting, the contents are particularly likely to boil over, so be sure not to use the wrong amount of water. → See " Be careful that the contents do not boil over." |
Unable to start cooking or the buttons do not respond | - Did you plug the Power Plug into the electrical outlet?
- Does the Display show " E01 or " E02"?
- Is the KEEP WARM light on?
→ Press the CANCEL button and press the START/REHEAT button. |
Steam comes out from the gap between the Outer Lid and the Main Body | - Please check that the Inner Lid Set has not been dropped or deformed, and that the Inner Lid Gasket is not torn.
- Has the Inner Lid Gasket become soiled?
→ Clean the Inner Lid Gasket. - Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed.
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COOKING RICE/ KEEP WARM | A noise is heard during Cooking/ Keep Warm | - The microprocessor (MICOM) makes a sound while adjusting the heat power of the Rice Cooker. This does not include a problem
- There is a spark-like noise when there is water left on the outside of the Inner Cooking Pan.
→ 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. |
The Reheat function does not work | - Make sure the KEEP WARM light is not off
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KEEP WARM | During Keep Warm, rice has an odor, or rice becomes watery | - Was the rice kept warm with the Spatula left in the Inner Cooking Pan?
- Was cold rice reheated?
- Did you loosen the rice after cooking was completed?
→ Loosen the rice immediately after cooking is completed. - Rice may not have been cleaned sufficiently, leaving too much bran on the rice.
- Some odor may remain after cooking mixed rice.
→ Clean the Inner Cooking Pan thoroughly and perform " IF THERE IS AN ODOR" - The Keep Warm mode may not have been used for keeping rice warm.
→ Leaving rice in the Inner Cooking Pan without using the Keep Warm mode may cause unwanted odor. - Was the Extended Keep Warm mode used for 24 hours or more? (This may differ depending on the menu setting.)
- Did you clean the Rice Cooker thoroughly after every use?
→ 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 clean the Rice Cooker. It can be even more effective to increase the warming temperature, as described in the "CHANGE THE KEEP WARM TEMPERATURE". |
During Keep Warm, rice becomes yellow or dry | - Are you keeping warm a small amount of rice in the Inner Cooking Pan?
- Was the Regular Keep Warm mode used for more than 12 hours
- The type of rice and water used may make the rice appear yellow.
- If you're worried because the rice changes color or is dry, see "Change the Keep Warm Temperature". It may be effective to reduce the Keep Warm temperature.
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The Display does not show the elapsed Keep Warm time | - Does the Display show the current time?
→ Press the Time Setting buttons to change the display. |
The Keep Warm elapsed time display is blinking | - If the temperature of the rice is low, or if the Keep Warm time has exceeded 12 hours, the Keep Warm elapsed time will blink. (This may differ depending on the menu setting.)
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TIMER COOKING | The Rice Cooker starts cooking immediately after the Timer is set | - Is the current time set correctly?
→ The clock is displayed in 24-hour (military) time. Please check and set it again. - If the Timer is set to a shorter time than suggested, the Rice Cooker will begin cooking immediately.
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The rice is not ready at the set time | - Is the current time set correctly?
→ The clock is displayed in 24-hour (military) time. Please check and set it again. - 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.
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The Timer cannot beset | - Did you press the START/REHEAT button after setting the time?
→ The START/REHEAT button must be pressed to complete setting the Timer. - Is "7:00" blinking on the Display?
→ Unless the current time is set, the Timer function will not be accepted. - Have you selected a Menu setting that doesn't work with the Timer function?
→ The Timer function is not available in the QUICK menu settings. |
OTHER | The Outer Lid cannot be opened | - If you press the edge of the Open Button, the Outer Lid may be difficult to open.
→ Be sure to press the center of the Open Button. |
The Outer Lid opens during cooking | - Did you close the Outer Lid completely?
→ Be sure to close the Outer Lid until you hear a clicking sound. |
There's a resinous odor, such as that of plastic | - When you use this Rice Cooker for the first time, there will be a resinous smell, such as that of plastic, but the odor will lessen as you use the Rice Cooker. If you are concerned about the odor, please see "IF THERE IS AN ODOR".
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You mistakenly put the rice and water directly into the Main Body | - Putting rice and water directly into the Main Body may cause a malfunction. Contact the store where you purchased the Rice Cooker or Zojirushi Customer Service.
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When power failure occurs | - If too many appliances are used simultaneously, an overload may occur and the breaker will cut off the electricity.
→ If another appliance is plugged into the same outlet as the Rice Cooker, unplug it before resetting the breaker. If the electric supply recovers within 10 minutes, the Rice Cooker will resume cooking automatically. |
There is rust colored dirt on the inside of the Outer Lid or the Inner Lid Set | - If rice residue is stuck on the Outer Lid or the Inner Lid Set and has discolored, clean it.
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ERROR DISPLAYS AND THEIR MEANINGS
if the countermeasures listed below do not solve the problem, contact the store where you purchased the Rice Cooker or Zojirushi Customer Service.
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 30 minutes and allow the interior to cool down. (Be careful not to burn yourself.) |
![]() 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 erasedwhen unplugged. However, if the Power Plug is plugged back into the electrical outlet and the clock is set, the Rice Cooker will function normally. If rice is cooked while the display shows a blinking 7:00, the current time will not be shown during the cooking process. Please Contact Zojirushi Customer Service to have the lithium battery replaced (a fee will be charged for the replacement). |
Odd Display | - Unplug the Power Cord and plug it in again.
(If the Display shows a blinking 7:00, please reset the time.) |
SPECIFICATIONS
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- 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.
- Read all instructions thoroughly.
- 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.
- 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.
- Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
- 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. Make sure appliance is OFF when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
- 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.
- The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may be hazardous or may cause malfunction.
- Do not use outdoors.
- Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces and do not let the cord hang over the edge of tables or counters.
- Do not place the appliance on or near a heated surface such as a gas or electric stove, or in a heated oven.
- Always use extreme caution when moving appliances containing hot contents or liquids.
- Plug the cord into a household electrical outlet. To disconnect, turn the power control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
- Do not use the appliance for other than intended or specified purposes.
- To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only the supplied inner cooking pan.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIA NCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE O NLY.
This appliance is supplied with a short power cord to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and a longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug was designed to fit into a polarized outlet in only one direction. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, do not attempt to force it or modify it in any way. Simply reverse the plug and insert. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
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
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Indicates risk of serious injury or death.
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Indicates risk of injury, household or property damage if mishandled.
- Prohibited or required actions are indicated as follows
Indicates a prohibited operation.
Indicates a requirement or instruction that must be followed.
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Do not modify the Rice Cooker. Only a repair technician may disassemble or repair this unit.
Attempting to do so may cause fire, electric shock or injury. Make any repair inquiries to Zojirushi Customer Sen/ice.
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 put any metal objects such as pins or wires into the air vent or crevices located at the bottom or crevices of the Rice Cooker.
Doing so may cause electric shock or malfunction, resulting in injury.
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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 and keeping rice warm 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. or steaming dishes.
Doing so may clog the steam exhaust route.
Do not use the Rice Cooker if the Power Plug or Power Cord is damaged or if the Power Plug is loosely inserted into the electrical outlet.
Doing so may cause electric shock, short circuit or fire.
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Do not damage the Power Cord. Do not bend, 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.
Insert the Power Plug completely and securely into the electrical outlet.
A loosely inserted Power Plug may cause electric shock, short circuit, smoke or fire.
Use only an electrical outlet rated at 15 amperes minimum, and do not plug other devices into the same outlet.
Plugging other devices into the same outlet may cause the electrical outlet to overheat, resulting in fire.
If the blades or surface of the Power Plug become soiled, wipe them clean.
A dirty Power Plug may cause fire.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Stop using immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms indicating a malfunction or breakdown.
Continued use of the Rice Cooker may cause smoke, fire, electric shock or injury.
- The Power Plug or Power Cord has become very hot.
- The Power Cord is damaged or the electricity turns on and off when touched.
- The body of the Rice Cooker is deformed or unusually hot.
- Smoke is produced from the Rice Cooker or there is a burning smell.
- Some part of the Rice Cooker is cracked, loose or unstable.
- The fan at the bottom does not work during cooking, etc.
If any of the above occurs, unplug the Rice Cooker immediately and contact the store where you purchased it or Zojirushi Customer Service for inspection and/or repair.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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Do not touch hot surfaces during or immediately after use. Be careful of steam when opening the Outer Lid. Be careful not to touch the Inner Cooking Pan when loosening rice.
Touching hot surfaces may cause burns.
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Do not touch the Open Button when moving the Rice Cooker.
Doing so may cause the Outer Lid to open, resulting in injury or burns.
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Do not use the Rice Cooker where it may come into contact with water or near heat sources.
Doing so may cause electric shock, short circuit, or can damage the Rice Cooker.
Do not use cookware other than the provided Inner Cooking Pan.
Doing so may cause the cookware to overheat or the Rice Cooker to malfunction.
Do not use the Rice Cooker near walls or furniture. Allow enough room for steam to escape if using beneath shelving.
Failing to allow enough room may cause breakdown. Steam or heat may also damage, discolor or deform walls, furniture or shelving.
Do not place or use the Rice Cooker on unstable surfaces or on surfaces that are vulnerable to heat.
Doing so may cause fire.
Do not use the Rice Cooker on a slide-out table or shelf with insufficient load capacity.
Doing so may damage the slide-out table or shelf, causing the Rice Cooker to fall, resulting in injury or burns. The slide-out table or shelf should have a load capacity of 26 lbs./12 kg.
Unplug the Power Plug from the outlet when the Rice Cooker is not in use.
Leaving the Power Plug connected to an outlet may cause the insulation to become damaged, resulting in burns, injury, electric shock, short circuit or fire.
Please allow the Rice Cooker to cool down before cleaning.
Hot parts such as the Inner Lid, Inner Cooking Pan and heating element may cause burns.
Always unplug the Rice Cooker by holding the Power Plug, not by pulling the Power Cord.
Pulling the Power Cord to unplug the Rice Cooker may cause electric shock, short circuit or fire.
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- Do not cover the Main Body, especially the Steam Vent, with a cloth or other object.
Doing so may cause breakdown.
- Do not operate the Rice Cooker if rice or other matter is stuck on the inside of the Main Body, the outside surface of the Inner Cooking Pan or the Side Sensor.
Doing so may burn the rice or otherwise cause imperfect cooking.
- Do not place electronics or objects that are susceptible to magnets in close range of the Rice Cooker.
Doing so may cause interference with TV, radio, computer, intercom, transceiver, telephone, etc. It may also erase magnetically recorded data (credit card, train pass, audio tape, etc.). - A lw ays hold the Rice Cooker by the Handle when carrying it. Do not tilt the Main Body.
Doing so may cause the contents to spill. - Do not damage, drop or deform the Inner Cooking Pan.
A damaged Inner Cooking Pan may not cook properly. - Do not splash the Rice Cooker with water or place it on top of something wet.
Doing so may cause electric shock or breakdown. - Do not cook when the Inner Cooking Pan is empty.
Doing so may cause breakdown of the Rice Cooker. - Do not use the Rice Cooker on top of an induction heating cooker.
Doing so may cause breakdown. - Do not use the Rice Cooker in direct sunlight.
Doing so may cause discoloration of the Rice Cooker.
- Do not unplug the Power Plug from the electrical outlet during cooking.
Steam may billow out, which can be dangerous. - 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 of other electrical appliances. - Clean the Rice Cooker and the surrounding area before using it.
This Rice Cooker is equipped with the Air Intake Duct and Exhaust Duct to improve function and performance, but if dust or insects enter the Air Intake Duct or Exhaust Duct, the Rice Cooker may malfunction. If the Rice Cooker malfunctions due to insects, etc. entering the Air Intake Duct or Exhaust Duct, there will be a charge for repairs. - This appliance is intended for household use and similar applications listed below.
- Staff (employee) kitchen area in shops, offices and other working environments.
- This appliance is not intended for use by many unspecified people for a long period of time.
This appliance must not be used in the following areas. - Farm houses.
- By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments.
- Bed and breakfast type environments.
ABOUT THE INNER COOKING PAN
In order to use the Inner Cooking 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
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- 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>
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- 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>
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- 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.
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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 its sanitary properties, and is harmless to your health.
- If concerned with the peeling of the Nonstick Coating or if the Inner Cooking Pan deforms, please replace it by purchasing a new one.
Outer Surface
- Heat may cause some discoloration, but this does not affect the cooking results.
- The outer surface touches important sensitive sensors. Be careful not to allow it to get dirty or damaged.
Documents / Resources
References
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