Zojirushi NP-NWC10 / NP-NWC18 - Rice Cooker Manual

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

CONTROL PANEL

• Press buttons down firmly.
• The raised dot and dash ( •, — ) in the center of the START/REHEAT and CANCEL buttons and the Sound Signals are provided for individuals with visual impairment.

• 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.
  • If rice is left in the Inner Cooking Pan even though the Appliance Plug has been disconnected from the Main Body, the Power Plug has been disconnected from the electrical outlet, or Keep Warm mode has been cancelled, the rice may develop a foul odor or condensed moisture may fall on the rice, making it sticky.
• 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 im Regular Keep Warm mode or 24 hours or more in Extended Keep Warm Mode
    (This may differ depending on the menu setting)
  • Adding additional rice while keeping rice warm.
  • Reheating cold rice.
  • Keeping porridge, congee or 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.
    

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.

1. Set the Inner Cooking Pan and Insert the Power plug into an electrical outlet
2. 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.

How to Change the Sound Signal

1. Set the Inner Cooking Pan and Insert the Power plug into an electrical outlet
2. Hold thebutton for more than 3 seconds.
   Each time the TIMER/MUTE button is held for more than 3 seconds, the Sound Signal will change.
   

• You cannot change the Melody Signal for the initiation of Reheating.
• You cannot change the Sound Signal during Cooking, Reheating, Regular Keep Warm, Extended Keep Warm or Timer Cooking.
• If you find it difficult to change/select the Sound Signal, please start over from Step 1

• 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.

• Be careful not to burn yourself when stirring and loosening rice.
• If you cancel the Keep Warm mode followed by switching back to the Keep Warm mode, the Display shows Oh.
• Four short beeps will sound if the rice has not been loosened after cooking completes. Please note that this does not indicate a malfunction. Loosen the rice and close the Outer Lid.
• The sound setting to indicate cooking completion can be changed. If changed to silent mode, the beeps that remind you to close the Outer Lid or to loosen the rice will not sound.

Before opening the Outer Lid, make sure that steam is not coming out from the Steam Vent and that the PRESSURE indicator has disappeared from the Display.

• If it becomes necessary to open the Outer Lid during cooking or to cancel cooking, press and hold the CANCEL button for 1 second or longer. Be cautious of the Steam Vent as steam will be forced out.
• Even if the PRESSURE indicator has disappeared, if you feel resistance when pressing the Open Button to open the Outer Lid, do not force it open. Allow the Rice Cooker to cool, and then try again. If you force the Outer Lid open, the contents may boil over, which could cause burns.
• 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 50 minutes or longer. If the Main Body and the Outer Lid are hot, the rice may not cook well. Cooking rice without first allowing the Rice Cooker to cool may lead to a longer cooking time. (Up to approximately 60 minutes.) Also, the estimated time until cooking completion may not be displayed for some time in this situation.

HOW TO SELECT THE RINSE-FREE SETTING

TO SELECT THE RINSE-FREE SETTING	Press the button, and w ill appear on the Display. If the RINSE-FREE button is pressed while JASMINE, CONGEE, BROWN, GABA BROWN, or STEEL CUT OATMEAL menu setting is selected, the menu setting will automatically change to WHITE (REGULAR).
TO CANCEL THE RINSE-FREE SETTING	Press the button, and will disappear from the Display.

TIPS FOR COOKING VARIOUS RICE MENUS
*Capacity is measured in the supplied rice measuring cup, using uncooked rice.

• When using rinse-free rice, see "WHEN COOKING RINSE-FREE RICE"
• When measuring rinse-free rice, use the provided green Rinse-Free Measuring Cup.

ESTIMATED COOKING TIME/MENU SETTINGS THAT APPLY PRESSURE

• 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.
• The MIXED menu setting requires a longer cooking time to allow the rice to absorb seasonings. (Takes about 30 minutes for preheating.)

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:
W hen 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.

• 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, CONGEE, BROWN, GABA BROWN menu settings.
  • If 12 hours of Regular 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.

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

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.

ABOUT KEEP WARM TIMES

• Be sure to observe the length of time for which rice can be kept warm as shown in the table below.
• You cannot select EXTENDED KEEP WARM for menus marked with a "-". REGULAR KEEP WARM is automatically selected.
• After cooking, all menus default to Keep Warm mode. However, do not use Keep Warm mode for menus with an " X " below. Doing so can cause spoilage and foul odors.
  

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 "0 HRS".
• 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 (HRS)" to blink.

Change the Keep Warm Temperature
When you are concerned about foul odors, color changes or dryness in the rice - Depending on the region or environment, the Keep Warm temperature may lower, and this can cause foul odors in the rice. If the Keep Warm temperature rises, this can cause the rice to change color or become dry. If the rice smells, changes color or becomes dry, try changing the Keep Warm temperature settings as follows.

• REGULAR KEEP WARM and EXTENDED KEEP WARM will change at the same time.
• How to Change the Keep Warm Temperature Settings

1. Set the Inner Cooking Pan and insert the Power Plug into an electrical outlet.
   

2. Press and hold the RINSE-FREE button for 3 seconds or longer.
   

3. 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.

If you are worried about changes in color or dryness in the rice, select [-1]— [-3] to decrease the Keep Warm temperature.

4. Press the RINSE-FREE button.
   

NOTE

• Settings cannot be changed during Cooking, Reheating, Regular Keep Warm, Extended 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.

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.

REHEATING RICE

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 mode 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 serving temperature.
• You can reheat the rice only when the KEEP WARM light is on.

1. Loosen and level the surface of the rice that is being kept warm.
   

• Be sure to loosen the rice to prevent scorching or the rice from becoming hard.
• T o 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.

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.

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 provided Measuring Cup.
  White rice, sweet rice, jasmine white rice, brown rice, and steel cut oatmeal→ Use the clear Measuring Cup for most types of rice. (1 Cup = approx. 6.1 oz/approx. 180 mL)
  Rinse-free rice→ Use the green Measuring Cup for rinse-free white rice only (1 Cup = approx. 5.8 oz/approx. 171 mL)

CONGEE

Menu Setting: CONGEE

1.0 L model Ingredients (4-5 servings)
0.5 cup Jasmine white rice
2 cans (29 oz.) Chicken Broth (33% reduced salt; 14.5 oz./can)

A:
1 tsp. Sesame oil
1/2 Tbsp. Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine)
Ginger (julienne cut) as needed
1 piece Dried scallop meat

Salt as needed
White pepper as needed
Green onion (chopped into small pieces) to taste

1.8 L model ingredients (8-10 servings)
1 cup Jasmine white rice
4 cans (58 oz.) Chicken Broth (33% reduced salt; 14.5 oz./can)

A:
2 tsp. Sesame oil
1 Tbsp. Shaoxing wine (Chinese rice wine)
Ginger (julienne cut) as needed
2 pieces Dried scallop meat

Salt as needed
White pepper as needed
Green onion (chopped into small pieces) to taste

2. Place "A" on top of the ingredients from Step 1 and level the surface.
   * Do not mix the ingredients with the rice. Changing the amounts of rice and ingredients may cause imperfect cooking.
3. Press the MENU button, select CONGEE, and then press the START/REHEAT button to start cooking.
4. When cooking is complete, season with salt and white pepper.
5. Serve in bowls and garnish with green onions as desired.

HAND-ROLLED SUSHI

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.)
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

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/SWEET and press the START/REHEAT button to start cooking.
3. 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.

SWEET RICE COOKED WITH ADZUKI BEANS

Menu Setting: SUSHI/SWEET

Boil the adzuki beans, separate them into beans and stock, and then cool them at room temperature before use. Cooking adzuki beans that have not been boiled first will lead to the beans Increasing In size. This may lead to burns due to problems such as the Pressure Control Valve and Safety Valve clogging. When adjusting the amount of water, add the stock as a substitute for water.

Ingredients (4-5 servings)
3 cups Sweet rice
2 oz. (50 g) Adzuki beans
Salt with parched sesame to taste

How to cook

1. Clean rice and drain in a strainer for about 30 minutes.
2. Rinse the adzuki beans, put into a saucepan with 2 cups of water and boil for 2 minutes. Then add 3 cups of water and boil for 20 minutes until the beans become soft enough to break by pressing with your fingertip. Drain the beans but keep the stock.
3. Put the rice from Step 1 into the Inner Cooking Pan, add the stock from Step 2, and pour water to water level 3 for SWEET. Mix the ingredients well, stirring from the bottom of the pan, place the adzuki beans from Step 2 on top and level the surface

PAELLA

Menu Setting: MIXED
When using rinse-free rice, select RINSE-FREE

Ingredients (4-5 servings)
3 cups Rice
4-6 pieces Prawns
4-6 pieces clams (mussels, if available)
5.3 oz. (150 g) Squid
3 pieces Green peppers
2 Tbsp. Olive oil
1/2 tsp. Salt

A:
1 cube Soup stock (cube)
1/2 tsp. Saffron
(1/2 tsp. Turmeric can be substituted)

How to cook

1. Peel and devein prawns. Remove sand from clams and wash. Cut squid into small pieces. Cut green peppers into small cubes.
2. Stir-fry ingredients from Step 1 with olive oil. Season with salt and cover with lid until clam shells open up. Put the ingredients aside and reserve 2 Tbsp. of the liquid.
3. Finely chop soup stock cubes.

4. Rinse rice and add water to cover the rice. Add the Inner Cooking Pan and fill with more water to water level 3 for WHITE. Mix well from the bottom of the pan.
5. Press the MENU button, select MIXED and press the START/REHEAT button to start cooking.
6. When cooking is complete, open the Outer Lid, add the ingredients from Step 2 along with the reserved liquid and mix well with the rice. Serve immediately.

When cooking rice with additional ingredients and/or seasonings

Seasonings	Seasonings should be diluted 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 if not mixed properly, scorching or imperfect cooking may occur.
Ingredients	Chop ingredients into small pieces and place evenly on top of the rice (do not mix into the rice). The recommended amount of ingredients should be about 30-50% of the rice volume. Excessive amount of additional ingredients may not cook properly. Pre-cook ingredients that do not cook easily.

HOW TO DETACH AND ATTACH THE STEAM VENT GASKET
HOW TO DETACH
Insert a toothpick in the small opening to remove the Steam Vent Gasket.

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), pull the Inner Lid Set forward, and detach.

• Do not pull the Inner Lid Knobs or Inner Lid Gasket toward you without pressing the Inner Lid Set Holder. May cause the Inner Lid Set and Outer Lid to break.

Do not pull the Inner Lid Filter out toward ou. Always slide it up.

HOW TO ATTACH THE INNER LID FILTER
Fit the fixtures on both sides of the Inner Lid Filter to the attachments on the Inner Lid Set and slide the Inner Lid Filter down until you hear it click into place.

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.
		In case of voltage abnormality, the unit automatically stops to prevent a breakdown. → Recheck the rated voltage of the outlet to see if it complies with the Rice Cooker. If not, use another outlet.
		The Outer Lid is not completely closed. → Press the CANCEL button, make sure that the Outer Lid is completely closed, and then press the START/REHEAT button. If this does not solve the problem, please contact the store where you purchased the Rice Cooker or Zojirushi Customer Service.
		The temperature of the Lid Sensor or the Side Sensor is too high. → Press the CANCEL button and open the Outer Lid for more than 50 minutes and allow the interior to cool down. (Be careful not to burn yourself.)
		The Inner Cooking Pan is not inserted. → Set the Inner Cooking Pan securely.
	The Display is blank	Is the Power Plug unplugged from the electrical outlet? → The Display turns off when the Power Plug is not connected.
	blinks when the Power Plug is connected	The built-in lithium battery is dead. The Display will turn off and stored information (current time, menu selection, and Keep Warm settings) will be erased when the Power Plug is unplugged from the electrical outlet. However, the Rice Cooker will function normally once the Power Plug is connected and the time is set. If rice is cooked while the display shows a blinking , the current time will not be shown during the cooking process. → Contact Zojirushi Customer Service to have the lithium battery replaced (a fee will be charged for the replacement).
	is blinking	The Rice Cooker has stopped cooking while there is still pressure inside. Please wait until the PRESSURE indicator disappears from the Display (approx. 5-10 minutes.) Use of the buttons will not be accepted while the PRESSURE indicator is blinking.
	Odd Display	Unplug the Power Cord and plug it in again. (If the Display shows a blinking, please reset the time.)

REPLACEMENT PARTS

• Please r eplace damaged parts for optimum performance.
• W hen 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

Part Name	Part Number
Inner Lid Set (1.0 L model)	C162-GR
Inner Lid Set (1.8 L model)	C163-GR
Inner Cooking Pan (1.0 L model)	B572-6B
Inner Cooking Pan (1.8 L model)	B573-6B
Spatula	SHAKN-6B
Spatula Holder	618112-00
Measuring Cup for most types of rice (Clear Cup)	615784-00
M easuring Cup for rinse-free white rice only (G reen C up)	617824-00
Inner Lid Filter	BU201011L-00

SPECIFICATIONS

1. 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).
2. 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.
3. 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 uncooked 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. Make sure appliance is OFF when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
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, turn the power control to OFF, 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 heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.
16. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalds and injuries. Make sure unit is properly closed before operating.
17. Do not cook foods such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb or spaghetti. These foods tend to foam, froth or splatter and may block the pressure release device.
18. Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use.
19. Do not open the pressure rice cooker until the unit has cooled and the internal pressure has been reduced.
20. Do not use this pressure rice cooker for pressure frying with oil.

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

Indicates risk of serious injury or death.

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.

To Cook Rice Safely in This Rice Cooker
Because pressure is applied during cooking, mishandling may be hazardous, as rice or other ingredients may boil over, resulting in burns or injury.

This Rice Cooker is designed for cooking rice and keeping rice warm as indicated in the Operating Instructions and recipes. Do not use it for anything other than its intended purposes.
Cooking the following types of foods may clog the steam exhaust route, which can cause steam to come out from the gap between the Outer Lid and the Main Body or the Outer Lid to open suddenly. Please do not cook the following.

<Examples of foods that must not be used>

• Foods using ingredients that increase in size while cooking (pastes, beans, noodles, etc.). Boil beans in a separate pot before using them.
• Foods that may bubble over such as those using baking soda.
• Thick foods such as curry and stews.
• Foods with large amounts of oil.
• Foods that bubble up such as jams.

• Foods packaged in plastic bags.
• Foods wrapped in parchment paper, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, etc. or in steaming dishes.
• Foods with green vegetables (such as rice porridge with seven herbs); the green vegetables should be cooked separately and added after the rice completes cooking.
• Foods with unpeeled tomatoes.

Never open the Outer Lid or move the Rice Cooker when pressure is applied during cooking.

Do not fill with water above the Maximum Water Level Line (indicated on the Inner Cooking Pan as MAX) and cook.

Push down on the Outer Lid until you hear it click shut.

• The Outer Lid may open during cooking or Keep Warm mode if it is not closed securely.
  

When opening the Outer Lid during cooking, be sure that the indication on the Display has gone out before opening the Outer Lid.

• The illustrations used in this Operating Instructions may vary from the actual product you have purchased.

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 allow liquid to come in contact with the Power Plug or Power Cord.
Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock.

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.

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.

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 drop metal objects such as pins or wires into the Air Intake Duct or Exhaust Duct.
Doing so may cause electric shock or malfunction, resulting in injury.

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.

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 on an aluminum sheet or an electric carpet.
The aluminum material may be heated and may cause smoke or fire.

Do not use the Rice Cooker on a surface where the Air Intake Duct or Exhaust Duct can get blocked or covered (such as on paper, cloth, plastic bag or aluminum sheet).
Doing so may cause breakdown of the Rice Cooker.

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 33 lbs./15 kg or more for the 1.0 L model, and 44 lbs./20 kg or more for the 1.8 L model.

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 touch the Open Button when moving the Rice Cooker.
Doing so may cause the Outer Lid to open, resulting in injury or burns.

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.

If the Power Plug or Power Cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons to avoid hazards.

Individuals using a medical pacemaker should consult with a physician before using the Rice Cooker.
Using the Rice Cooker may affect a pacemaker.

• 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

<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.
  

Documents / Resources

References

• Zojirushi.com

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