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MICOM RICE COOKER & WARMER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NS-LHC05 INDEX IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ABOUT INNER COOKING PARTS NAMES FUNCTIONS TIPS FOR DELICIOUS RICE CLOCK SOUND SIGNALS AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM COOKING RICE: BASIC COOKING STEPS ESTIMATED COOKING TIME TIPS TO COOKING...
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS FOLLOWED WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: 1 Readall instructionsthoroughly. 2 Avoidtouchinghotsurfaces anddo notcloseor clogthe steamventopening underany circumstances. The handles and knobs are provided for your safety and protection. 3 Toprevent h azardous o peration or electricshock,do not immerse powercord,powerplug,or rice cooker (except inner cooking pan) in water or other liquids.
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Attempting to do so may cause fire, electric shock or injury surfaces or appliances, under heavy items or Make any repair inquiries to Zojirushi Customer Service between objects. Do not place your hands or face near the Steam A damaged Power Cord can cause fire or electric shock Vent.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.) A CAUTIONS Do not touch hot surfaces during Do not place or use the Rice Cooker on unstable surfaces or on surfaces that vulnerable to heat. immediately after use. Doing so may cause injury or fire Be careful of steam Be especially careful when opening...
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.) In order to use the Inner Cooking Pan for many years to ABOUT INNER COOKING come, please obey the following. Inner Surface (Nonstick Coating) nner Surface (Nonstick Coating) The Nonstick Coating can peel off if damaged Please take special care to prevent damage and follow these precautions: Outer Surface <During Preparation>...
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PARTS NAMES FUNCTIONS HOW TO CLOSE THE OUTER Steam Vent Cap Be sure to firmly insert the Steam Vent Cap Press down on the center Push down front edge of the Outer Lid. 'The Steam Vent Cap will be very hot while cooking Outer and immediately afterward.
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PARTS NAMES FUNCTIONS Inner Set Holder Use this holder for detaching and attaching Inner Lid Set. Be sure to reattach Inner Lid Set after every cleaning. pg.20 Sensor Inner Knobs (Located at 2 positions: right & eft edge) Radiator Plate to hold Inner Lid Set...
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TIPS DELICIOUS RICE TIPS COOKING DELICIOUS RICE O Measure rice accurately Be sure to use the Measuring Cup provided, as other measuring cups may differ. Level the rice off at the top of the cup to maintain accuracy Clean rice quickly Prepare a bowlto poolwater (j) Rinse rice.
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TO SET CLOCK If the clock is inaccurate, set the correct time as shown below. The clock is displayed in 24 hours (military time) e.g.: If the current time is 15:01 but displays 14:56. Adjusting time I SettheInner C ooking Pan andpluginthePower Cord. : Y:S6 2 Pres the Time S etting @or(y)button toinitiate the...
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COOKING RICE BASIC COOKING STEPS The initial menu setting at the time of shipment from the factory is WHITE / MIXED. Please wash the Inner Cooking Pan, Inner Lid Set, Steam Vent Cap and accessories before initial use. -+ pg.19—20 Level off! Measure the rice with the provided...
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COOKING RICE BASIC COOKING STEPS When the melody or beep to indicate cooking completion sounds, stir and loosen the rice immediately to give the rice a deliciously fluffy texture. When cooking completes, it will automaticallyswitch to Keep Warm mode. -+ See "KEEPING RICE WARM" on pg.14. The START / REHEAT light turns off, the KEEP WARM light turns on, and Turns Turns...
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COOKING RICE TIPS TO 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 Cooking Capacity MenuSetting Merits/Advice Menus Rice Water Level [cups]* Short/ WHITE RICE WHITE White...
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WHITE) For instructions on how to cook other types of grains, please visit our website at www.zojirushi.com/grains ACTIVATED BROWN RICE (GABA BROWN) • This Rice Cooker has two settings for cooking brown rice. The GABA BROWN setting on the menu activates brown...
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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 KeepWarmTimes Displays and Precautions...
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USING THE TIMER TO COOK RICE USING THE TIMER This function sets the Rice Cooker to automatically finish cooking by a specific time. Once set, the timer settings are stored in Timer I and Timer 'The initial settings are 6:00 for Timer 1, 18:00 for Timer 2. Set the clock to the current time before setting the Timer function.
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REHEATING RICE START 1 REHEAT button You can use this function during KEEP WARM light START / REHEAT light Keep Warm mode. WHITERCE/MIXED QUICK SUSHI KEEP TIMER START 'This Reheat function is for reheating the rice WARM MENU REHEAT during keep warm to make the rice hotter. You can reheat the rice only when the KEEP TIME SETTING...
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RECIPES measurements • I Tablespoon 0.5 oz. (15 mL) Measure the rice with the provided Measuring Cup used in these Recipes: (1 Cup = approx. 6.1 oz./approx. 180 mL) • 1 teaspoon = 0.2 oz. (5 mL) MIXED RICE Menu Setting: WHITE RICE / MIXED...
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RECIPES (cont.) measurements 01 Tablespoon = 0 5 oz. (15 mL) Measure the rice with the provided Measuring Cup. used in these Recipes: (1 Cup = approx. 6.1 oz./approx. 180 ml_) • 1 teaspoon = 0.2 oz. (5 mL) GREEN PORRIDGE PORRIDGE Menu Setting:...
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Clean the Rice Cooker thoroughly after every use. Do not wash Be sure to unplug the Power Cord and allow the Main Body and the Inner using sponges with Cooking Pan to cool down. hard surfaces. O 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...
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When replacing parts, please check the model number Inner Lid Set Cl 00-6B and the parts name beforehand, then contact the store Inner Cooking Pan 8482-6B where you purchased the Rice Cooker or Zojirushi Spatula BE243033L-OO Customer Service Spatula Holder 616864-00 Measuring Cup...
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Please check the following points before calling for service. Problems Cause (Points to check) Increase or reduce water by 1—2mm from the Water Level Line according to your preference. If the Rice Cooker is positioned on an uneven or tilted surface, the texture of the cooked rice may be too hard or too soft as the amount of water becomes inconsistent.
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: I mistakenly put the e Putting rice and water directly into the Main Body may cause a malfunction. rice and water directly Contact either the store where you purchased the product or Zojirushi Customer into the Main Body: Service...
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If rice is cooked while the display shows a blinking the current time will not be shown during the cooking process. Please contact Zojirushi Customer Service to have the Lithium Battery replaced is blinking: (with additional charge) Unplug the Power Cord and plug it in again...
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*9ZOJlRUSHl www.zojirushi.com CALIFORNIA ONLY This product contains a CR Coin Lithium Battery which contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate NS-LHC(I) O...
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