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MICOM RICE COOKER & WARMER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NS-LAC05 INDEX IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS EXPLANATION OF RICE TIPS TOCOOK TASTY RICE (PREPARATION &KEEP WARM) BASIC COOKING STEPS TIPS TO COOK TASTY RICE BY MENUS USING THE TIMER • HOW TO SET THE CLOCK...
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BEFORE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING FOLLOWING: I Read a llinstruction carefully. 2 Donot t ouch h ot s urfaces. Use handles orknobs. Donot c lose orclog thesteam vent opening under any circumstance. 3 Topreven electrica shock hazards,...
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Rice Cooker. Attempting to do so may cause fire, electrical shock, or injury Make any repair inquiries to Doing so may cause a short-circuit or electrical Zojirushi Customer Service shock. Do not plug or unplug the Power Plug Do not touch the Steam Vent.
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Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the Power Cord by yourself when damaged. Please check the Model Number of your product and consult with the store you purchased it or contact Zojirushi Customer Service IMPORTANT • Do not cook rice if foreign matters (rice and •...
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BEFORE PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Main Body Steam Vent Cap Be careful while cooking as steam comes out and is very hot. Outer Hook Button Handle Press Hook Button Handle when opening the Outer for carrying. Lid. Power Plug Power Cord How to Take the Power Cord Out:...
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Control Panel • Press keys down firmly. beside the COOKING and RESET keys and the The raised dot and dash ( Sound Signals are provided for the use of persons with visual impairments. Display The illustration below shows possible displays as a reference only, and they will not appear TIMER key during actual use.
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BEFORE EXPLANATION OF RICE Types of Rice The name of rice changes depending on the way it is polished and/or processed. The layer of the Bran and the Germ are gradually removed. Rice in the husk 0+0+0 Bran layer Chaff Brown Rice Semi-Brown...
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(PREPARATION TIPS TO COOK TASTY RICE & KEEP WARM) How to Cook Tasty Rice Measure rice accurately Be sure to use the Measuring Cup provided and level rice off. Do not use other measuring cups as their measurements may vary. Rinse rice quickly The first rinse should be done quickly with plenty of water, then dispose the water immediately...
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HOW TO COOK RICE BASIC COOKING STEPS Measurethe rice with the provided Measuring Cup. A leveled 1 cup of rice in the provided Measuring Cup is approx. 6.1 oz. / approx. 180mL. Rinse the rice and adjust the amount of water. Place the Inner Cooking Pan on a flat surface and level scales according to the menu you have chosen (refer to the Page 12 "TIPS TO COOK TASTY RICE BY MENUS"), and...
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When the melody / beep to indicate completion sounds, stir and loosen the rice immediately for fluffy rice. The cooker automatically switches to Keep Warm upon Elapsed time of the completion and the KEEP WARM lamp turns on. The Keep Warm function. display will show the elapsed time of Keep Warm in hour(s).
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TO USE HOW TO COOK RICE (cont.) TIPS TO COOK TASTY RICE BY MENUS •When measuring rice, use the Measuring Cup provided and level off. MIXED RICE: For best results, cook less than 2 cups; otherwise the cooking results may not be Amount of Rice: satisfactory.
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USING TIMER • This function makes the Rice Cooker automatically complete cooking at your desired time. e.g. When ou wish the rice to complete cooking at 7:30. • Be sure to check if the current time is correct before setting the Timer function. -4 p.
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USING THE TIMER (cont.) To use the stored Timer settings • Once the Timer is set, the settings are stored in "Timer 1" or "Timer 2" You do not need to set the time again when using the same settings. Press "...
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HOW TO SET THE CLOCK It is important to first set the clock when cooking rice using the Timer. Although the clock is set before shipment from the factory, certain conditions such as fluctuating temperatures may cause it to display inaccurate time. If the clock is not accurate, set the correct time as shown below.
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TO USE SOUND SIGNALS & HOW TO CHANGE IT This product is equipped with sound signals, which will inform you when the Rice Cooker starts cooking, the Timer is set or cooking is completed by sounds. The sound signals can be changed from a melody to a beep, or disabled (when notifying completion...
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RECIPES Be sure to measure the rice with the Measuring Cup provided. measurements (1 Cup = approx. 6 1 oz / approx. 180mL) used in these Recipes: 'Table Spoon = 0.5 oz. (15mL) 0 Tea Spoon = 0.2 oz. (5mL) MIXED RICE Menu Selection .
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RECIPES (cont.) PORRIDGE Ingredients (2—3 servings) Rice 0 5 cup Salt A little Green vegetables •1.2 oz. (35g) (thesevenherbsof spring,if available, or othergreenvegetablesas substitutes) to cook 'When cooking porridge: 1 Wash and boil the vegetables. Then soak in sure to select the PORRIDGE cold water, squeeze the water, and cut into small pieces.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. • Be sure to unplug the Power Plug and allow the Main Body and the Inner Cooking Pan to cool down. • Do not use a thinner, benzene, abrasive cleaners and brushes (nylon / metal), bleach or anything that may damage the surface of the cooker.
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Please replace damaged parts for optimum performance. Parts Names Parts Number • When replacing parts, please check the model number and Inner Cloo the parts name beforehand, then contact the store you Inner Cookin 8250 purchased the Rice Cooker or Zojirushi Customer Service. atula 8-NSZ-P290...
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CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING SERVICE TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Please check the following points before calling for service. Cause (Points to check) Problems Clf the rice is cooked on a tilted surface, the texture of the rice may vary as the amount of water becomes too much or too little. 'The texture of rice varies depending on the brand of the rice, where it was harvested, and how long it was stored (new crop...
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CHECK HERE BEFORE CALLING SERVICE TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE (cont.) Cause (Points to check) Problems 'Was the rice kept warm for more than 12 hours? 'Was a small amount of rice kept warm? 'Was the rice kept warm with the spatula left in the pan? During Keep Warm,...
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Cause (Points to check) 'Indicates malfunction. Please contact the store you purchased this Rice Cooker or Zojirushi Customer Service 'Open the Outer Lid for about 15 minutes and allow it to cool down. (Be careful for scalding) 'The stored Lithium Battery is out.
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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-LAC...
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