Cuckoo CR-0675F Series Manual

SHORT CORS INSTRUCTIONS

Note:

1. A short power-supply cord (or cord set) is to be provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord set or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If a long cord set or extension cord is used.
   1. the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
   2. if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type three-wire cord, and
   3. the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.

This appliance has a polarized plug: (one blade is wider than the other).

As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only only one way.

If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.

If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.

Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

During use, the internal parts of the rice cooker and the area around the steam vent are hot.

Keep out of reach of children to avoid possible injury.

SPECIFICATIONS

3. Fasten the steam cap clamp.
   
   *The detaching method is in the reverse order of attaching

NAME AND FUNCTION OF EACH PART / ERROR CORD AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

Name and function of each part

※ After plug the power cord and do nothing, display will show as above which indicate that the appliance is in 'Standby' mode. (Menus on 'Standby' mode display may differ as per customer setting)

※ Press 'Cancel' button to enter 'Standby' mode.

^※ Press the button until you hear the buzzer sound. The image of display may different with actual display.

Error Code and Possible Cause
When the appliance has any problem or incorrectly used, below marks will show up.

Inner Pot is not inserted.

Temperature sensor problem ("_" will blink) (Consult the service center and dealer)

When the operation don't finish for a long time. (Consult the service center and dealer)

This indicates that there is a problem with the internal memory of MICOM. (Consult the service center and dealer)

This indicates that there is a problem with the external memory of MICOM. (Consult the service center and dealer)

This indicates that there is a problem with the environment sensor. (Consult the service center and dealer)

If the touch button is pressed for more than 8seconds, an error is displayed.

PREPERATIONS FOR COOKING

1. Clean the inner pot and remove any moisture.
   

• Clean the Inner Pot with a soft dishcloth.
• Using a rough sponge may cause damage to the surface of the Inner Pot.

2. Measure the rice correctly with a measuring cup.
   

• Recommended serving: 1 full cup of rice equals to one person. (Example: 2 cups for 2 persons, 4 cups for 4 persons)

3. Clean the rice in a separate container until the water becomes clear.
4. Put rinsed rice into the inner pot.
5. Adjust the water amount in accordance with the menu.

• Place the inner pot on a flat surface and adjust the water amount up to the water level line.
• The water level line is marked on the inner pot.
• Adjustment of water height
  • WHITE, WHITE QUICK, SCORCHED: Adjust water based on 'WHITE' water level line.
    Max.6 persons for WHITE are available.
    Max.4 persons for WHITE QUICK, SCORCHED are available.
  • MULTI GRAIN/GABA: Adjust water base on "Mixed/Brown, GABA" water level line. Max.4 persons for MULTI GRAIN and GABA are available
  • Thick Porridge: Adjust water base on "THICK PORR." water level line. Max. 1.5 persons for porridge are available
  • Thin Porridge: Adjust water base on "THIN PORR." water level line.
    Max. 1 persons for porridge are available

※ To cook hard grains such as beans or red beans, presoak or boil them first and cook on the Mixed Rice mode.

For 6 persons (1.08L) product

1. To cook sticky rice or for old rice:
   Pour more water than the required water level
2. To cook rice for 4people (4measuring cups):
   Pour water up to water level 4.
3. When the rice is presoaked sufficiently or to overcook rice:
   Pour less water than the required water level

• If alien materials like rice are attached to the bottom of the inner pot, rice may not cook or the cooker may not work correctly.

HOW TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR RICE AND FLAVOR

How to customize your rice flavor and texture

This additional setting allows you to select a different texture or flavor profile while in White or multigrAin.

1. To change your rice or flavor, select either WHITE or MULTIGRAIN.
2. Once selected, press the TIME/SETTING button, this will allow you to select from sticky rice, soft rice, and savory rice.
3. After selecting the desired rice taste, press the "START/QUICK" button to save the rice flavor and texture, and start cooking.

• After selecting the customized rice taste, press the "WARM/REHEAT" button to save the setting and start keeping warm.

Cuckoo Customized Cooking function

While cooking you can control the heating temperature (both high and low) depending on your preference.

Initialization is set up " " get step by step as the case may be.

• High step: for cooking cereals, soft-boiled rice.
• Low step: for cooking the year's crop of rice.

How to use "Customized cooking function"

1. Enter Warming Temperature Mode by pressing TIME/SETTING button for 2 seconds, and then enter "Customized Cooking function" setting mode by pressing the TIME/SETTING button twice. Available cooking options will be displayed in the initial "Customized Cooking function" settings.
2. When you enter the "Customized cooking function" setting mode, the screen on the right is displayed.
   
3. Select the temperature increase or decrease with the "MENU/SELECT" button and then press the "WARM/REHEAT" button or the "START/QUICK" button.

• If you press the "MENU/SELECT" button, the selection is repeated in the order of 0^→ 1^→ 2^→ 3^→ -3^→ -2^→ -1^→ 0.

4. After entering the "Customized cooking function" setting mode, if you do not press any button or just press the Cancel button, the function will be canceled and return to the standby mode.

When this product is shipped, this Cooking function is set to be at the level of 0. Set it if necessary.

• Menu adjustable with Customized Cooking: WHITE RICE, WHITE RICE QUICK, MULTI GRAIN, GABA RICE

HOW TO USE "GABA RICE"

What is germinated brown rice(gAbA rice)?

Brown rice has more nutrients than white rice. However, brown rice is tougher and harder to disgest. The GABA menu option boosts the amino acid in germinated brown rice and makes it softer so it can be easily digested.

Features of germinated brown rice

Germinated brown rice(GABA rice) promotes healthier nutrients and enhances taste. Germinated Brown rice also improves digestibility.

• Enhanced taste
• Better digestion and rich in nutrients
• Rich with dietary fiber
• Germinated brown rice(GABA rice) has rich GABA(Gamma Amino Butryc Acid)
  GABA promotes metabolic efficiency in the liver and kidneys, lowers blood pressure, promotes brain function – these effects have been proved by medical studies

How to use the gAbA rice function

1. In order to promote germination, soak Brown Rice for 16 hours in water. Before using the "GABA" cooking mode

• Rinse Brown Rice and place in a container, pour enough water to cover the rice.
• Soak for 16 hours (do not exceed the 16 hour limit). After the 16 hours, make sure to rinse the soaked rice again being careful not to disturbing the germinated sprouts on the grain.
• Unique smell may be generated according to the soaking time of pre-germination.
• After rinsing the soaked rice, pour rice into Inner Pot. Pour appropriated volume of water, and use "GABA" menu.
• In summer or in a warmer climate, odor may be present.

2. Press "Menu/Selection" button to select "GABA".

• When the "GABA" is selected,"0 Hr." is indicated in the display.
  

3. Press "TIME/SETTING" button to set time.

• If you press the "TIME/SETTING" button while selecting the GABA rice menu, the germination time is selected repeatedly in the order of 0 hour → 3 hours → 0 hour.

4. Press the "START/QUICK" button.
   

• Pressing "START/QUICK" button will begin the "GABA"process, after which. cooking will begin immediately.
• During "GABA" mode, "Cooking" indicator will be lit together with the germination time left.

How to use the timer for gAbA rice

1. Select GABA by pressing the "MENU/SELECT"button.
2. Press "TIME/SETTING" button to set the time for GABA to be at "0 Hr". Press "TIMER"button to set the completing time for the menu. (In case of GABA, the preset cannot be set in 3 Hr. If you want preset the time, set the timer at "0 Hr" and set the time.)
3. Press "TIME/SETTING"button to set the completing time for the menu.
4. Press "TIMER/LOCK" or "START/QUICK"button.

• After setting the preset, if you do not press any button for 7 seconds, the preset starts.

Precautions for the gAbA rice mode

1. If smaller germ is preferred, select the GABA Rice mode without the pre-germination step, set the time, and press Pressure Cook/Turbo button to cook (nutritions does not vary significantly by the size of germs).
2. Keep the time short under hot weather. The extended time of germination in the high temperature can cause unpleasant smells.
3. The GABA Rice mode serves up to 4 persons.
4. Tap water can be used but drinkable water is recommended. For the best results, avoid using boiled water or cooled boiled water for germination.
5. The result of germination can vary depending on the conditions of Brown Rice.
   - Germinated brown rice(GABA rice) can vary depending on the Brown Rice. Use brown rice within 1 year from harvest. Avoid using brown rice thas has long been since it is polished.
6. On the GABA Rice mode, the timer is not available with 3H. Preset the GABA Rice mode after selecting the brown rice mode first.
7. The cooking results can vary depending on the type of brown rice. You can adjust the amount of water to cook or use the Customized Cooking function.
8. The sprouts may not be visible depending on the environments.

Button locking function

This is a function that allows you to set a button lock when cleaning or to prevent malfunction caused by children or pets.

1. How to Set Button Lock
   1. When you press the "TIMER/LOCK" button for 2 seconds or longer in the standby mode, during cooking, presetting, keeping warm, or reheating, the button will be locked.

• When the button is locked, "" flashes on the screen.
• While the button has been locked, if you press any button except for the "TIMER/LOCK" button, a buzzer will sound.

2. How to Unlock the Button
   1. While the button has been locked, if the "TIMER/LOCK" button is pressed for 2 seconds or longer, the button will be unlocked.
   2. While the button has been locked, if you power off and then on, the button will be unlocked.

HOW TO USE "MULTI COOK"

How to use multi cook function and timer

1. Press the "MENU/SELECT" button and select Multi cook menu.

• If the Multi cook menu is selected, the display shows '20 Mins'.
  

2. Press the "TIME/SETTING" button to set the desired time.

• The default is 20 minutes, and can be set from 10 minutes to one and a half hours. (It increases or decreases in 5-minute increments.)
  

3. Press the "START/QUICK" button to start the Multi cook menu.

• If the Multi cook function starts, the cooking status is marked and the remaining time is shown on the display.

4. How to set timer the Multi cook function.

1. Press the "MENU/SELECT" button to select the Multi cook menu. Press the "TIME/SETTING" button to set the Multi cook time.

2. Press the "TIMER/LOCK" button.

3. Set the timer by pressing the "TIME/SETTING" button. Upon setting multi-cook for one hour or longer, the timer can be set from 2 hours.

4. Press the "TIMER/LOCK" button or the "START/QUICK" button. After setting the timer, if you do not press any button for 7 seconds, the timer starts.

How to use multi cook

HOW TO USE "BABY FOOD"

How to use baby food and timer

1. Press the "MENU/SELECT" button to select Baby Food.

• When Baby Food is selected, the display shows '10 minutes'.
  

2. Press the "TIME/SETTING" button to set the desired time.
   1. If you press the "TIME/SETTING"button, the time increases by 5 minutes.
   2. The Baby Food time can be configured from 10 to 50 minutes.
3. Press the "START/QUICK" button to start the Baby Food menu.

• Once the Baby Food menu starts, the cooking status and the remaining time is displayed.

4. How to set timer the Baby Food menu.

Precautions for the timer function

1. When you use the Timer function
   Dry or old rice are not recommended for cooking.
   Follow the provided instructions and refer to the water level on the Inner Pot for best results when adding water.
   Rice may be scorched or suffer the searing effect if the amount of the content is excessive or the timer time is inordinately long.
2. The change of Time
   To change the time, cancel the mode and restart.
3. If setup time is shorter than timer time
   If setup time is shorter than timer time, the cooking starts immediately.

TO KEEP COOKED RICE WARM AND TASTY

After cooking

• If you want to have warmer rice, press the Keep Warm/Reheat button to start the mode. You can have warm and nice rice after 9 minutes of reheating.
  

Precautions for warming

How to adjust the Warm temperature

if the "warm" temperature setting is incorrect, there is a chance the rice can become discolored.

If this happens, simply adjust the temperature. For more detailed information, please consult the customer service.

1. To enter the "Warm Temp" setting mode in Standby mode, press the TIME/SETTING button for 3 seconds.
2. When entering the "Warm Temperature" setting mode, the currently set warming temperature is displayed.
   
3. Select the desired warming temperature with the MENU/SELECT button and then press the WARM/REHEAT button or the START/QUICK button.
4. After entering the "Warm Temperature" setting mode, if you do not press any button or just press the Cancel button, the function will be canceled and return to the standby mode.

※ When this product is shipped, the temperature is set to "74°C". Set this function if necessary.

How to adjust the Customized Warm function

This function is used in case that water runs when you open the inner lid while keeping warm or the cooked rice is swelled up.

1. Press the TIME/SETTING button in the standby mode for more than 2 seconds to enter the "Warm Temperature" setting mode, and then press the TIME/SETTING button once to enter the "Customized Warm function" setting mode.
   
2. When you enter the "Customized Warm function" setting mode, the currently set custom warming state is displayed.
3. Select the desired customized step with the MENU/SELECT button and then press the WARM/REHEAT button or the START/QUICK button.
4. After entering the "Customized Warm function" setting mode, if you do not press any button or just press the Cancel button, the function will be canceled and return to the standby mode.
   

※ When this product is shipped, this function is set to be the level of 0. Set it if necessary.

Unpleasant smells during warming

• Keep the appliance clean. Be sure to keep the lid clean to avoid any unpleasant smell.
• Even though the product looks clean, bacteria can inhabit all over the place and cause odor when keeping warm. If it smells too much, add approximately water for 2 servings of white rice to the scale in the inner pot and put 1 tablespoon of vinegar, close the lid, select Auto Clean, and press the START/QUICK button. After completion, wash the inner pot thoroughly.
• To prevent any unpleasant smell, be sure to wash the Inner Pot after cooking foods with strong flavors.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Read the following product safety guide carefully to prevent any accidents and/or serious danger.
• 'Warning' and 'Caution' are different as follows.

This means that the action it describes may result in death or severe injury.

This means that the action it describes may result in injury or property damage.

• This sign is intended to remind and alert that something may cause problems under the certain situation.
• Please read and follow the instruction to avoid any harmful situation.

Indicates a prohibition

Indicates an instruction

• Please check the power cord frequently for damage.
• Serious damage can cause electric shock or fire.
• If the plug is damaged, contact the dealer or a service center.

Do not cover the automatic steam outlet or pressure weight with your hand or face.

• It can cause burns.
• Especially be careful to keep it out of children's reach.

Do not use the cooker near hot things such as stove, gas stove or direct ray of light.

• It can cause an electric shock, fire, deformation, malfunction, or discoloration. Please check the power cord and plug frequently.

Don't spray or put any insecticides or chemicals.

• It can cause an electric shock or fire.
• If cockroaches or any insects get inside the cooker, please call a dealer or a service center.

Please pay careful attention against water and chemicals.

• It can cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not open the top cover while in heating and cooking.

• It can cause burns.

Use a single socket with the rated current above 15A.

• Using several lines in one socket can cause overheating or fire. Please check the power cord and plug frequently.
• Use an extension cord with the rated current above 15A.

Please pay careful attention against water and chemicals

• It can cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not use any other metal objects such as aluminum foil on the outer surface of the inner pot

• It can cause an electric shock or fire

Do not use pots that are not designed for the cooker.
do not use abnormal pot and do not use without the innerpot.

• It can cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not use it without the inner pot.

• It can cause electric shock or malfunction.
• Do not pour rice or water without the inner pot.
• If rice or water gets in then do not turn the product over or shake it, please contact the dealer or service center.

Do not cover the automatic steam outlet with a duster, a towel, or apron, etc.

• It can cause deformation or a breakdown.
• It can cause an explosion by pressure.

Do not bend, tie, or pull the power cord by force.

• It can cause an electric shock or short circuit resulting in fire. Please check the power cord and plug frequently.

Remove an alien substance on plug with the clean cloth.

• It can cause fire.

Do not change, extend or connect the power cord without the advice of a technical expert.

• It can cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not move the product by pulling or using the power cord.

• Electric short might cause fire.

Do not clean the product with water or any liquid types.

• It can cause an electric shock or fire.
• If it contacts water, please separate power cord and contact dealer or service center.

Do not alter, reassemble, disassemble or repair.

• It can cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• For repair, contact dealer or the service center.

Do not insert metal objects such as pins and wires or any other external substances in the automatic steam exhaust outlet or any other slot.

• It can cause an electric shock or fire.
• Especially be careful to keep it out of reach of children.

Do not put a foreign substance such as a metal stick into the steam cap or the product. (extra caution with children.)

• It can cause an electric shock or fire.

The device is not intended for use by anyone (including children) who lacks physical, sensory, mental skills, or experience and knowledge that cannot safely use the device without supervision or instruction.

• Don't let children play with the device.
• It causes electric shock, burns, etc.

Do not over unplug and plug the power cord over and over.

• It can cause an electric shock or fire.

Be careful both plug and power cord not to be shocked by animal attack or sharp metal materials.

• Damages by impact can cause an electric shock or fire.

Indication

Do not use on a rice chest or a shelf.

• Do not press the power code between furniture. It can cause an electric shock resulting in fire.
• When use on furniture automatic steam releasing can cause damage, fire and an electric shock.

Attach the detachable Cover without fail before you use the product.

• If you use the product without the Detachable Cover, it may cause electric shock, fire, steam leak and a disorder of the product

Be careful not to harm your hand when opening the cover.

• Do not leave the cover opened. It might cause accident.

Do not

When you pull out the power plug, don't pull the power cord. Please, surely pull out the power plug.

• It can cause an electric shock.

Please clean the body and other parts after cooking.

• If you cook and warm rice after making a steamed dish, the smell may permeate the rice.
• Refer to How to clean and maintain and clean it before use.

During warming, close the lid and then connect thepower supply.

• It may cause a smell of rice or discoloration.

To clean the product, wait until it cools down.

• It may cause a burn by touching the heated part.

Clean any dust or alien substance off the temperature sensor, heating plate and inner pot.

• It can cause a system problem or fire.

Do not press heavy things on the power cord.

• It can cause an electric shock or fire.

Do not plug or pull out the power cord with wet hands.

• If you pull the Power Plug out with a wet hand, it may cause electric shock.
• If you excessively pull the Power Plug, it may cause electrical short and electric shock due to a disorder at the Power Cord.

Connect the power connector (figure 1) to the main body first and then connect the power plug (figure 2) to the outlet

• It can cause an electric shock or fire

Wipe off any excessive water on the cooker after cooking.

• It can cause odor and discoloration. Wipe off water that is left behind from dew.

When you clean the product, wash the inner Pot and the detachable Cover with neutral detergent, and dry them. Wipe the product with a dry and clean cloth, and dry it.

Be careful with burn due to the steam and heat from the inside of the product immediately after cooking.

Insert the power connector into the power plug.

Do not

Use the product on the flat surfaces do not use on a cushion. Please avoid using it on an unstable location prone to falling down.

• It can cause malfunction or a fire. Please check the power cord and plug frequently.

Don't use for various purpose for inner pot. And do not heat up the inner pot on the gas stove.

• It can cause deformation of the inner pot.
• It can cause to spill the inner coating.

Do not place on rough top or tilted top.

• It can cause burns or breakdowns.
• Be careful to install the power cord to pass without disruption.

Do not use near wall or furniture. otherwise wall or furnituremay be damaged, discolored or deformed due to vapor or heat.

• When using in drawer cabinet etc, ensure that no vapor entersit.

Recommended type of scrubber to clean the inner pot (inside, outside)

• If you do not use a suitable scrubber for cleaning, the inner pot coating may be damaged and peeled off.

Please use the cooker for it's intended purpose.

• It can cause malfunction or smell.

Please contact a dealer or service center when there is a strange smell or smoke.

• First pull out the power cord. And contact dealer or the service center.

Use AC 120v only.

• It can cause electric shock and fire.
• It can cause malfunctions.

Please pull out the plug when not in use.

• It can cause electric shocks or fire.

Do not touch the metallic surface of the inner pot and heatingplate after cooking or warming

• You may get a burn by heat.

Please call customer service if the inner pot coating peels off.

• Inner pot coating may wear away after long use.
• When cleaning the inner pot, do not use tough scrubber, metallic scrubber, brush, abrasive metallic etc.

Do not use the cooker near magnetic field.

• It can cause burns or breakdown.

Do not drop or impact the cooker.

• It can cause a safety problem.
• Do not apply excessive force to or drop the product.

Do not fill the inner Pot for more than its maximum capacity.

• It may cause a malfunction leading to issues such as overflow of contents or poor cooking.

if possible, only use warming function when cooking white rice. other foods are easily discolored.

Take out the rice shovel before keeping warm.

• It may cause odor or discoloration.