Bruno BZK-D01 User manual

COMPACT RICE COOKER
BZK-D01
Instructions and
Safety Manual
Thank you for purchasing
this product. Please read this
manual carefully before your first
use and keep it for future reference.
Warranty registration information
can be found in this manual.
This product is strictly for
household use only and should
not be used for commercial
purposes.
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Back Cover
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How to Use
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Parts
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Important Safeguards
Care and Storage
Troubleshooting
Product Specifications
Terms and Condition
Warranty Registration

Important Safeguards
Usage Environment
Please take note of the following symbols and what they mean
Warning / Caution
Could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
WARNING
Could result in injury or damaged in property.
Instructions MUST be followed This action is STRICTLY prohibited
Important Safety Information
Please read this user manual carefully before you start to use the appliance and keep it well
for future reference.
WARNING
Please do not place the appliance on an uneven, unstable or high surface.
To avoid the risk of burns, product damage, electric shock, or other physical injuries. It may also
cause fires.
Please do not place the appliance in a damp or humid area, or on a surface that is wet.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications
such as:
-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
-farm houses;
- by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast type environments.
To prevent the risk of water or moisture entering the appliance and cause the electricity to short circuit
and damage the appliance. It may also cause fires.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
CAUTION
Tatami Mat, carpet, materials with low heat resistance, paper, near to the curtains, walls, furniture,
open flames, stove, or near any flammable materials.
Do not place the appliance on or near the following materials during use:

Important Safeguards
CAUTION
Power Cord Maintenance
WARNING
Please ensure your hands are dry and clean before touching or using the power cord and
plug.
Do not damage the power cord, connector or plug.
Do not use the power cord if the plug or the connector itself is damaged.
Before plugging in the socket, please ensure the used voltage is in line with the voltage
indicated by the product.
Always untie the power cord before use.
Do not use a loosened or damaged socket.
Do not spillage the liquid on the connector.
Avoid damaging, modifying or placing it close to high heat. Avoid twisting, pulling or placing
heavy objects on it. Damaged power cords will cause electrocution, short-circuiting or fires.
When abnormalities occur during usage such as malfunctioning, please stop usage
immediately, switch it off and unplug.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available
from the manufacturer or its service agent.
Please ensure the plug is fully installed properly to avoid electrocutions or fires.
Please do not plug your appliance into any socket other than directly into the standard
10A socket. Do not use of the appliance with extenders, multi plugs, or voltage converters
to prevent electrocutions or fires.
Before cleaning, please turn off and unplug the appliance. If not, injuries, burns,
electrocution or fires may occur.
Please wipe clean and dust your appliance regularly to avoid the build-up of dirt.
Only use with 220-240V. If used with the wrong voltage, resulting in damage and the warranty is voided
immediately
Do not use the product overseas.
Do not use next to the wall or furniture. Please maintain good ventilation to dissipate
heat during usage.

Never touch or place your hands near the steam vents as it is hot during or after cooking.
If not, it may result in injury and burns.
Unplug after use and do not connect to the socket continuously to prevent electrocutions
or short-circuiting.
The appliance turns to keep warm mode automatically once it is done. Please unplug when
not in use.
CAUTION
When not in use, please turn off and unplug. If not, it may cause electrocution, electricity
leakage and fires.
When removing the plug from the socket, please hold on to the plug firmly, not the power
cord. If not, it may damage the power cord and cause electric shock, short circuit or fires.
Product Usage
WARNING
Never attempt to repair or disassemble the appliance. This can result in serious physical
injury. Please contact local distributor if needed.
Never immerse the appliance, plug and power cord in water or any liquid, or use excessive
liquid to clean the appliance. This can result in electrocution or short-circuiting of the product.
Do not hit the appliance from external force.
Please do not move or shake the appliance when in use or immediately after use.
Do not place the inner pot on other heat sources such as gas stoves, microwave ovens or
IH induction heaters etc.,
Never touch or scratch the inner pot with sharp or abrasive items or corrosive cleanser as
this could damage the non-stick coating.
Do not place foreign objects into the gap or steam vent to prevent injuries and damage.
Do not use it for any purposes other than cooking to prevent injuries or damages.
Do not operate the appliance without the inner pot to prevent burns or fire.
Cook with the provided inner pot only and do not cook directly with other containers on the
heating base.
Do not run the appliance empty to avoid damage to the inner port and non-stick coating.
Do not heat the sealed container such as canned food directly to avoid injuries and burns.
CAUTION

○ Besides heat-generating objects such as open flames.
○ The places that are unstable, can shake or vibrate.
○ Where it is accessible to children and infants.
○ Directly near a water source or a place with high humidity.
○ On wool blankets, electric heating blankets or quilts.
○ Besides objects that will deform when heated for example plastic products.
Keep the appliance and power cord away from the pets as pets and animals could damage
the power cords.
Important Safety Information
Please follow below instructions to maintenance the product performance.
Usage of The Main Body
○ Do not press the button too hard to prevent damage.
○ Please wipe off the foreign objects or food scraps on the main body or heating base
before use to avoid damage from burning.
Do not touch the hot surface during and after cooking to avoid burns.
Do not place your hands and face near the steam vent to avoid burns.
When opening the lid after usage , please note that hot steam will escape. If not careful,
you may burn yourself.
CAUTION
Please ensure the appliance has cooled completely before cleaning or storage.
The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use.
Do not exceed the maximum volume indicated to avoid burning from spillage.
Never touch or scratch the inner pot with sharp items such as metal forks or knives as
this could damage the non-stick coating.
After usage, always clean and perform maintenance to the inner pot. If there are any
residual water or food scraps on the inner pot, it may result in coating damage.
Do not use or store the appliance in the following places

Usage of The Inner Pot
○ Do not place the inner pot on other heat sources such as gas stoves or microwave ovens.
○ Do not hit the inner pot with hard objects to avoid damage.
○ Do not wash the rice in the inner pot with metal utensils.
○ Do not stack the inner pot with metal objects to avoid damaging the coating.
○ Do not hit the main body and inner pot with the rice scoop.
○ Do not wash the rice in the inner pot.
○ Do not place any tableware in the inner pot.
○ Please wash the inner pot thoroughly after use if seasoning is used while cooking.
○ After cleaning the inner pot, wipe dry before storage.
○ Do not attempt to wash the inner pot in a dishwasher and dish sterilizer.
○ Do not clean the inner pot with steel wool, nylon scrubber, sourcing pad or scrub cleaners.
○ The inner pot can be used if
•There are minor scratches or uneven in the outer coating.
•The inner coating has minor scratches formed during production

Parts
Connector
Steam Vent
Plug
Inner Pot
Rice Scoop
Main Body
Glass Lid
Power Cord
Connecting Socket
Back Side
Button
Indicator Light
Measuring Cup
Cover Stands x3

How to Use
How to Use
●Before Use
Before the first use, please rinse the glass lid, inner
pot, measuring cup and rice scoop with neutral
detergent and water.
○Never touch or wash the inner pot with sharp items as
this could damage the non-stick coating.
○Do not place the inner pot in microwave ovens,
dishwashers and dish sterilizers.
●Procedures of cooking rice
○The maximum volume of the appliance is 2 cups of rice
(with a flattened top). Do not exceed the maximum
volume. (The amount of rice can be adjusted according
to personal preference.)
1.Use the measuring cup provided to measure
the amount of rice.
2.Wash the rice
Wash the rice with enough water and drain the water
away.
Rinse and wash 2-3 times to get rid of impurities until
washing water runs clear.
○Do not wash the rice in the inner pot to prevent damage
of the coating.
○Mix the rice and water well gently after washing the rice.
3.Add water
Place the inner pot on a flat surface and follow the mark
(water level) given in the pot when adding water.
Gently shake the pot after adding water to ensure the
rice and water are level.
○Add water to the mark of “1 Cup” if putting 1 cup of rice
and so on. The amount of water needs to be adjusted
according to different rice types and personal
preferences. The current mark (water level) is based
on jasmine rice.

●How to Use The Rice Cooker
Please ensure no foreign objects and water between the main body and inner pot.
○In the initial few times of use, it would be some smoke and smell during use and it is normal. The smell and smoke
will be gone after repeated use.
○It is normal to hear the sound of “Ka-cha” when cooking.
○After taking out the inner pot, it will enter the keep warm mode automatically without disconnecting the power supply.
○Staying in the pot for 5-10 mins after cooking enhances the texture of the rice.
After placing the inner pot in the main body, turn it 2-3 times as indicated by the arrow.
Connect to the power supply by plugging in the connector to the connecting socket on
the main unit and plug into the wall socket as indicated in the pictures.
Main body enters the “WARM” mode and the
“WARM” light will be on (ORANGE) once
connected to the power supply.
Start the cooking by pressing the button and
the “COOK” light will be on (RED).
After usage, please remove the plug from the
wall socket.
Once cooking is completed, it will turn to keep
warm mode automatically. The “COOK” light
will be off (RED) and the “WARM” light will be
on (ORANGE).
For some food other than rice that takes a long time to cook, such
as porridge, please turn the button from “COOK” to “WARM”
manually after boiling and unplug it after cooking.
The amount of water needs to be adjusted according to the cooking
situation. Do not exceed the maximum water level indicated. (2 cups)
To prevent the porridge from spilling over, it is suggested to place the
cover stands on the inner pot before cooking.
Plug
Wall Socket
Cooking Time
Amount of Rice Estimated Time
1 Cup of Rice
2 Cup of Rice
Approx. 28 mins
Approx. 30 mins
Button
Press the button and the
“COOK” light will be on (RED)
Plug
Wall Socket
Push the button up manually
and the “WARM” light will be
on (ORANGE)
Button
Connector
Connector Socket
Inner Pot

• Use a damp cloth to wipe the body of the appliance.
• When there is oily dirt on the outside of the body,
wipe with a damp cloth and neutral kitchen detergent.
• Wipe with a damp cloth to clean it thoroughly if
cleaned with a neutral kitchen detergent.
• Finally, wipe dry the appliance with a dry cloth after
cleaning.
• If ingredients fall into the body, use a brush or flip
the body gently to clean/ remove the ingredients.
Do not wash the machine in water.
Do not spray water or detergent on the
machine to prevent damage or electric shock.
If you do not plan to use it for a longer period of time, please clean it properly and wipe dry before
putting it in storage.
For External Body
Storage
• Wipe with a damp cloth after completely cooled if any dirt sticks on it.
• The glass lid and inner pot can be washed with water
• When cleaning stubborn stains
Wash with a sponge and neutral kitchen detergent after
soaking in the warm water for a while.
Wipe dry with a dry cloth after cleaning.
For Heating Base
For Glass Lid and Inner Pot
○Do not cook strongly acidic or alkaline ingredients to avoid damaging the coating.
○Cooking ingredients such as curry, turmeric, kimchi or chili pepper etc., that can stain the food color easily may cause
permanent stains and cannot be removed.
○Do not leave any residual food on the inner pot. Always clean and perform maintenance on the appliance after usage.
○Always unplug before cleaning.
○Do not wash the main body, glass lid and inner pot while it is still hot, please clean it after completely cooled.
○Washing by neutral kitchen detergent but not scrub cleaners.
○Do not wash with thinner, alcohol and scrubs.
○Never touch or scratch the inner pot with sharp items such as metal spatulas, forks or knives as this could damage
the non-stick coating.
○Do not attempt to wash in a dishwasher and dish sterilizer.
Wash with a sponge and neutral kitchen detergent and
then use a damp cloth to wipe dry.
Care and Storage

Troubleshooting
Followed the cooking volume?
Possible Issues
Is the rice washed thoroughly?
Is there any foreign object or dirt?
Recommended Solutions
Please remove the foreign object or
dirt when completely cooled.
Problems
Rice is too hard
Rice is scorched
The rice cooker is
not functioning
Is the power connected properly?
Measured the amount of rice
and water properly?
Followed the recommended
water level?
Is the inner pot washed
thoroughly? Wash the inner pot thoroughly.
Cooking rice other than jasmine
rice?
Cooking different types of rice can
produce scorch marks and it is not
caused by damage.
Please adjust the amount of water
according to different rice types and
personal preferences.
Please check the water level and
ensure there is enough water.
Do not cook more than 2 cups of rice.
Please check if the connector, plug
and socket are connected securely.
Keep in the pot for a long time
after cooking?
Is the rice washed thoroughly? The rice will be charred if the rice is
not washed thoroughly.
To prevent overcooking, suggest
taking the rice off after cooking.
Is there any foreign object or dirt? Please remove the foreign object or
dirt when completely cooled.
Place the inner pot on a flat surface
and follow the mark (water level)
given in the pot when adding water.
Please check the following before sending for service.
Are multi-plugs used?
Please do not plug your appliance
into any socket other than directly
into the standard 10A socket.
Pressed the cooking button and
the red light is on? Please press the button to cook.
Did the inner pot install properly?
Please ensure the inner pot has been
properly installed on the appliance
before usage.
Is there any foreign object or dirt
in the pot?
Please remove the foreign object or
dirt when completely cooled.
The rice will be charred if the rice is
not cleaned thoroughly.

Is the inner pot coating damaged? Please contact the local agent for
service.
Any objects blocking between
the inner pot and the heating
base?
Please remove the foreign object or
dirt when completely cooled.
Smoke and smell
during use
If the problems persist, please contact the local agent for service.
Is the inner pot well maintained?
Is there any foreign object or dirt
in the pot?
Rice / Ingredients
scorched seriously
Please clean the inner pot before use.
Possible Issues Recommended SolutionsProblems

○ Cannot operate after pressing ON/ OFF button.
○ The power cord is damaged, the plug and the power cord are not powered.
○ An abnormal sound is emitted during the operation.
○ The body is deformed and abnormally hot.
○ It emits a burnt smell.
○ Other abnormal conditions or malfunction.
● When in use, does the following happen?
To prevent malfunctions and accidents, please remove plug from the socket.
Please contact the supplier as soon as possible to discuss the repair and related costs.
STOP USAGE IMMEDIATELY
Checking of Electrical Items

200-240W
220-240V~ 50-60Hz
1.2L (Inner pot)
※The above specifications are subject to change without notice.
Wattage
Power Supply
Capacity
Approx. W186 × D162 × H201 mm
Approx. 1.4 kg
Approx. 0.8 m
Dimensions
Weight
Power Cord Length
Handle: Phenolic resins
Inner Pot: Aluminium alloy (non-stick coating)
Main Unit: Polypropylene
Heating Base: Aluminium alloy
Measuring Cup: Polypropylene
Rice Scoop: Polypropylene
Cover Stands: Silica Gel
China
Material
Country of Origin
Product Specifications 13

1. If you have followed the instructions on this user manual but still have problem in using the appliance,
please contact the local distributors accordingly.
2. Please register your appliance online within 7 days after purchase, or you may register by fax or email
by following the procedures at the final page of the user manual.
3. You must retain and present the purchase receipt as proof of purchase when requesting for warranty
service.
4. No international warranty is available. Product warranty coverage limited to Hong Kong and Macau only.
5. The product's free warranty period is one year from the date of purchase and is provided by the agent.
Repair services after one year will be charged on a case-by-case basis, including inspection fees, parts
and maintenance costs.
6. Customers are required to bring in the appliance to service center for service.
7. The warranty is VOID if the product is damaged under the below circumstances:
● not used properly and did not follow the guidelines in this user manual.
● found to have been dismantled without prior authorization.
● damaged due to misuse or negligence.
● damaged due to force majeure like earthquake, thunder, flood, war.
● used for commercial purpose or under abnormal household use situations.
● improper care, like never cleaning the product.
● do not revise this user manual.
● warranty does not cover consumable parts.
● damage originated from cooking oil flew into the main unit.
8. Instruction are also available in an alternative format such as on a website https://acehomehk.com/.
Warranty Terms and Conditions 14


Warranty Service - Singapore
1) This warranty is applicable only against manufacturing faults for one year from date of purchase from
authorised dealers/ resellers in Singapore.
2) Please retain the original purchase receipt as you will need to present the receipt at point of servicing.
3) If you are sending in your product for servicing, kindly make an appointment via phone or email in
advance.
Distributed by :
Maison Ace
Contact: +65 6962 8776 (Mon - Fri: 9:30am - 5:00pm)
Email: [email protected]
Please register your warranty at www.maisonace.com .
Warranty (Singapore):
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