Parts Names And Functions; Tips To Cooking Great-Tasting Rice (Preparation And Keep Warm) - Zojirushi NS-TSQ10 Operating Instructions Manual

PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Push the center front of the Outer Lid until you hear it click shut.
Outer Lid Gasket
Inner Lid Knobs
Use this knob for detaching
and attaching the Inner Lid Set.
Be sure to reattach the
Inner Lid Set after
every cleaning pg.20
Inner Cooking Pan
ACCESSORIES
Spatula
Spatula Holder
Inner Lid Set
Squeeze the center
as indicated in the
illustration and pull
up to detach the
Spatula Holder.
Steaming Basket
Measuring Cup
(180mL)
Main Body
Control Panel
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.
Display
The illustration below shows all possible displays and is for reference only.
This display will not appear during actual use. Black lines that may appear
on the LCD when wiped with a cloth is caused by static electricity and does
not indicate a malfunction. It will disappear shortly.
MENU button
Use this button for setting
the menu you will be using.
pg.6
CANCEL button
Use this button to cancel the
selected setting or function in
operation.
KEEP WARM button
TIME SETTING button
Use this button to select Regular Keep
Warm or Extended Keep Warm mode. Use these buttons to set the Timer
pg.10 (time of cooking completion), cooking
time or the clock.
The Outer Lid may open during cooking or Keep
Warm mode if it is not closed securely.
Steam arising from the vent
Outer Lid
is very hot while cooking.
Please exercise care.
Open Button
Press the Open Button
to open the Outer Lid.
Plug Receptacles
Lid Sensor
Appliance Plug
Inner Lid Set
inserts here.
Mounting Axis
Power
Plug
Lid Heater
Twist Tie
Please remove the twist tie holding
Steam Vent
the Power Cord before use.
Do not use the Power Cord bundled
up. Doing so may cause the Power
Cord to become excessively hot,
Handle
resulting in malfunction.
Use the Handle
For NS-TSH10C/18C
for carrying.
Power
Plug
Twist Tie
Spatula Holder Attachment
(Located at 2 positions: right & left edge)
Center Sensor
(Inside of the Main Body)
Heating Plate
Please remove the protective sheet placed between the
Heating Plate and the Inner Cooking Pan before initial use.
TIMER button
Use this button for setting the
Timer function (to program the
Rice Cooker to complete cooking
by a desired time).
START / REHEAT button
Use this button to initiate the
cooking or reheating, steam
cooking process.
pg.12 & 13
TIPS TO COOKING GREAT-TASTING RICE
HOW TO COOK GREAT-TASTING RICE
Measure rice accurately
Clean rice quickly
Rinse rice
Wash rice
Rinse rice
(Complete steps ~
Adjust the amount of water accordingly
Appliance Plug
Type of Rice
White rice with germ
Power Cord
New crop
Old crop
Do not use strong alkaline ionic water
Rice cooked with strong alkaline ionic water may appear yellow or become too glutinous.
Stir and loosen rice immediately after cooking has completed
Appliance Plug
Excessive moisture is released, resulting in rice that is perfectly cooked with a fluffy texture.
HOW TO USE THE KEEP WARM MODE
Power Cord
When keeping rice in the Inner Cooking Pan for later consumption, use the Keep Warm mode.
The rice may develop a foul odor or spoil if the Keep Warm mode is cancelled or if left in an unplugged Rice Cooker.
Do not use the Keep Warm mode for the following:
Adding rice.
Reheating cold rice.
Keeping rice warm when it contains
additional ingredients and seasonings
(mixed rice or sweet rice).
When keeping a small amount of rice warm, gather the rice toward the center of
the Inner Cooking Pan to prevent drying.
HOW TO MAINTAIN THE INNER COOKING PAN IN GOOD CONDITION
The nonstick coating can peel off if damaged. Please take special care to prevent damage and
pg.12
follow these precautions:
<During Preparation>
Remove foreign matters (such as sand) from the
rice before rinsing.
Do not use utensils such as whisks to rinse the rice.
Do not place a metallic 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).
The nonstick coating may wear out with use.
REMARKS:
The nonstick coating may eventually discolor or peel off. This will not affect the cooking / Keep Warm performances or sanitary properties,
and is harmless to your health. If concerned with the peeling of the nonstick coating, please replace the Inner Cooking Pan by purchasing
a new one. pg.20
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.
Prepare a bowl to pool water
First, pour plenty of water into the Inner Cooking Pan from the bowl and
stir the rice loosely by hand. Drain the water immediately afterwards.
Repeat twice.
Wash by stirring the rice by hand 30 times, pour plenty of water from the
bowl and stir the rice loosely again. Drain the water immediately
afterwards. Repeat this washing process 2-4 times.
Lastly, pour plenty of water from the bowl and rinse the rice. Repeat twice.
within 10 minutes.)
Water Adjustment
Normal scale level
Reduce water slightly from the normal level
Add a little water to the normal level
Keeping food other than rice warm
such as croquette, miso soup or steam cooking.
Keeping rice warm for more than 12 hours.
Keeping rice warm with the Spatula left
inside the Rice Cooker.
Do not use a metal ladle (when serving porridge etc.).
Do not hit the Inner Cooking Pan hard (when serving).
<When Cleaning>
Do not place spoons or bowls inside the Inner Cooking Pan.
Clean the Inner Cooking Pan immediately after
using any seasonings.
Only use soft materials such as a sponge when cleaning.
Do not use thinner, benzene, abrasive cleaners and
brushes (nylon/metal), bleach or anything that may
damage the Inner Cooking Pan.
(PREPARATION AND KEEP WARM)
Rinse the rice with
plenty of water
Wash by
quickly.
stirring the rice.
e.g.: When Cooking 6
Cups of White Rice
Add water to
water level 6 for
WHITE RICE.
This illustration shows
the Inner Cooking Pan
of the 1.8L model.
Gather rice in center