Cuchen WHA-LX1000iDUS Series User manual

Cuchen IH Electric Pressure Rice Cooker
User Manual
■ReadthismanualcarefullybeforeusingyourCuchenelectricpressurericecooker.
■Afterreading,storethismanualataplacewhereitwouldbeavailabletoeveryone.
WithCuchen,qualityisalwaysprioritynumberone.
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Product Specifications
Product IH Electric Pressure Rice Cooker
WHA-LX1000iDUS Series
RatedVoltage&Frequency 120V~/60Hz
RatedPowerConsumption 1400W(Cooking)/100W(KeepWarm)
Max.CookingCapacity 1.8L(10Servings)
RegulatorPressure/
SafetyDevicePressure 88.3kPa/166.7kPa
Demension(WxDxH) 411(W)×298(D)×286(H)(mm)(16.18x11.73x11.26(inch))
Weight 7.2kg(15.87lbs)
ThankyouforpurchasingaCuchenelectricpressurericecooker.Toensureproperuseandmaintenance
oftheproduct,pleasereadthismanualcarefully.Refertothemanualifyouarehavingtroublewiththe
product’suse.Also,remembertokeepthismanualatasafelocation.
※Thesespecificationsaresubjecttominorchangeforproductperformanceenhancementpurposes.
※Do not place a stainless
steel plate, planch, cushion,
electricblanket, steel plate,
tinfoil, or platter made of steel
or aluminum under this product.
Itmaycausefireorproductmalfunction.
※Do not place the cooker on
other appliances, such as
kimchi fridges, dishwashers,
microwaves, fridges or freezers.
Thereisariskoffireordeformation.
Platter
SteelPlate,Tinfoil

※Donotcookthefoodotherthandesignatedmenus.(beans,redbeans,tomatoes,flour,etc.)

-Thesteamventmaybeclogged,posingariskofexplosionorburn.
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Before Getting
Started
Operating
Instructions
Troubleshooting
SafetyPrecautions.................................... 4
PartsandFeatures.................................... 8
CareandMaintenance............................. 10
ToCookTastyRice.................................. 14
TasteControl............................................ 16
CookingRice........................................... 18
PresetTimer............................................. 20
SteamandSlow/Preset........................... 21
KeepingWarm......................................... 22
VoiceAdjustment/AutoClean................... 24
KeyBacklight........................................... 25
Recipes.................................................... 26
Pleasetroubleshootbeforecontacting
theservicecenter..................................... 28
Contents
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4
Safety Precautions
※Informationcontainedinthissectionservetoprotecttheuser’ssafetyandpreventdamagetoproperty.
※Carefullyreadandfollowallsafetyprecautions.
 Danger  Riskofsevereinjuryorevendeathisassumediftheinstructionsarenotfollowed.
 Warning  Riskofsevereinjuryorevendeathisassumediftheinstructionsarenotfollowed.
 Caution  Riskofslightinjuryorpropertydamageisassumediftheinstructionsarenotfollowed.
Power
DANGER
This product is rated for 120 V~.
Plug this device into a 120 V outlet
with a 15 A rating or above only.
Do not plug in if the power plug
is damaged or the power outlet
is loose.
Do not touch the power plug with
wet hands.
Thereisriskof
electricshock
andfire.
120 V~
Thereisriskof
electricshock
andfire.
Thereisriskof
electricshock
andfire.
Do not pull on the power cord to
unplug.
Do not splice or modify the power
cord or plug.
Do not plug in and pull out the
power cord repeatedly.
Thereisriskof
electricshock
andfire.
Thereisriskof
electricshock
andfire.
Thereisriskof
electricshock
andfire.
Do not move the product by
pulling on the power cord.
Unplug the product if not
intending to use for an extended
period of time.
Keep the power plug clean of
debris.
Thereisriskof
electricshock
andfire.
Thereisriskof
electricshock,
short-circuiting,
andfire.
Thereisrisk
offire.
Do not excessively bend or
extend the power cord. Do not tie
the power cord in a knot.
Do not plug in to an outlet that is
powering multiple products. Use
a dedicated outlet.
If placing the product on top of a
cabinet or a shelf, ensure that the
power cord is not caught anywhere.
Thereisriskofelectricshockand
fire.
Thereisriskof
overheating,
ignition,
electricshock,
andfire.
Thereisriskof
electricshock
andfire.
Protect the cord and the power
plug from animals or sharp metal
material such as nails
Theseexposuresmaycauseelectric
shockorfire.
Keep the product at least 30 cm
away while using it.
Amagneticfieldofelectronicgoods
maybeemitted.
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Before Getting Started
5
 Installation
DANGER
Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and heat-radiating
appliances.
Do not use or store combustible gases or inflammable
materials in the product’s vicinity.
Thereisriskoffire,
deformation,and
discoloration.
Thereisriskoffire.
Do not install the product where water might make its
way into the product (in or near a sink, in the bathroom,
etc.).
Do not install the product in areas with a high level
of dust or where chemicals are stored.
Thereisriskofshort-
circuitingandelectric
shock.
Thereisriskofelectric
shockandfire.Can
alsolowertheproduct’s
performance.
CAUTION
Install the product on an even surface and protect
the product from excessive force and impact.
Be cautious against tripping on the power cord and
knocking off the product.
Thereisriskofbodily
injuryandproduct
damage.
Thereisriskofbodily
injuryandproduct
damage.
Do not drop the
product or the inner
pot.
Thereisriskofbodily
injuryandproduct
damage.
Secure at least 1.5m
of clearance above the
product.
Steamdischargedfrom
theproductcanpotentially
contaminatetheceiling.
more than 1.5m
more than 1.5m
 During Use
DANGER
Always unplug the power cord before cleaning. Do
not spray water directly on the product and do not
use benzene or thinner to clean. If water has gone
inside the product, contact the service center.
If you sense strange noise, burning smell, or smoke
from the product, unplug the power cord right away,
depressurize by tilting the pressure cap back, and
then contact the service center.
Thereisriskofelectric
shock,fireand
discoloration.
Benzene, thinner,
sprayer, etc.
Thereisriskoffire.
Before Getting Started
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Safety Precautions
6
 During Use
DANGER
Do not use the product on top of
a mat, pillow, or electric blanket.
Do not disassemble, repair, or modify
the product on your own.
Do not clog the product’s inlets
or other openings with debris. If
clogged, unplug the power cord
and contact the service center.
Thereisriskofelectricshock,fire,and
bodilyharm.
Maycause
fireorproduct
malfunction.
Thereisrisk
ofelectric
shock,fire,
andproduct
damage.
Do not allow children to operate the
product unsupervised or place the
product within children’s reach.
Do not use with aluminum foil or
other metallic materials attached
to the outer surface of the inner
pot.
Close the lid by pushing all the
way down until you hear a click.
Also, turn the lid lock handle to the
lock position before cooking.
Thereisrisk
ofelectric
shock,burn,
andbodily
harm.
Thereisrisk
ofelectric
shock,fireand
discoloration.
Thereisriskofbodilyharm.Canalso
lowertheproduct’sperformance.
Seethediagrams
whenclosing
thelid.
By both hands
WARNING
Do not use without the inner pot
inside the rice cooker.
Maycauseelectricshock,fire,or
productmalfunction.
Do not touch the inner pot
immediately after cooking has
completed or while the cooker is in
keep warm mode.
Thereisriskofbodilyharm.
Do not use the inner pot if it has
been deformed. Also, do not use the
inner pot from another rice cooker.
Maycausefireorproductmalfunction.
Useonlytheexclusive
innerpot
Ifyou’veadded
riceorwater
insidetherice
cookerwithout
usingtheinner
pot,havetheunit
inspectedbythe
servicecenter
rightaway.
Check the
inner pot.
Do not cook or warm rice with a
decorative cover or a dish towel
placed on top of the rice cooker.
Do not place foreign objects inside
the product.
Do not use the inner pot for
purposes other than as intended.
Maycauseproductmalfunction.
Do not use it for other
circumstances.
Canlower
theproduct’s
performanceand
potentiallycause
thericecookerto
explode.
Maycause
electricshockor
fire.(especially
importantfor
children)
Do not place your face or hands
near the rice cooker’s steam vent
during or just after cooking.
Do not unplug the cooker or
press other control buttons while
cooking is in progress.
Do not exceed a proper ratio as
provided in the instruction when cooking
ingredients such as mixed grains.
Thereisriskof
gettingburned.
※Donotallow
childrennear
thecooker
duringthose
times.
Maycause
product
malfunction.
Otherwise,itmaycausebodilyinjuries
orproductmalfunctions.
The rice cooker remains in a
highly pressurized state during
and immediately after cooking.
Do not open the lid by force.
Thereisriskofbodilyharm,includinggettingburned.
Ifyoumustopenthelidwhilecookingisinprogress,pressthe[CANCEL]
buttonandwaituntilthericecookeriscompletelydepressurized.
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Before Getting Started
7
Safety Precautions

CAUTION
Contact the service center if the
inner pot’s coating has been
damaged or peeled.
Do not overfill the inner pot.
Maypreventthecontentfrombeing
cookedproperly,causewatertospill
out,orcauseproductmalfunction.
Do not place magnetic objects on
top of the lid or use the cooker
in the vicinity of highly magnetic
objects.
Theinnerpot’scoatingmaycome
offafterlonguse.Also,cleaningthe
innerpotwitharoughormetallic
scrubbingbrushcanpeelthe
coating.Useaneutraldishdetergent
andaspongeonly.
Maycause
product
malfunction.
Remove the collected water from
inside the cooker after each use.
Securely close the lid before
cooking or warming.
Regularly wash and clean the
inner pot, pressure packing, and
clean cover.
(See p.24 through p.27)
Maycause
theproduct
todiscolor,
developa
foulodor,
orperform
poorly.
Maycause
theproduct
todiscolor,
developa
foulodor,or
performpoorly.
LOCK
Adirtypressure
packingcan
lowerthe
cooker’s
performance.
If the power goes out while cooking
is in progress, the content can spill
out through the steam vent.
Do not use the cooking and
warming features for purposes other
than as intended.
Maycausetheproductto
malfunctionordevelopafoulodor.
Do not lift the rice cooker by the
inner pot’s handles. Doing so can
cause the lid to open accidentally.
Maycauseproductmalfunction,
productdamage,orbodilyharm.
When placing the inner pot inside
the cooker, align the pot’s handles
to the cooker’s handle grooves.
Maycauseproductmalfunction.
Always clean the rice cooker after
cooking in the STEAM and SLOW
mode.
Cookingorkeepingricewarm
withoutcleaningthecookerafter
usingtheSteamfeaturecancause
thericetotakeonthepreviously
preparedfood’ssmell.Thoroughly
washtheinnerpot,theinnerpotlid,
andthepressurepackingafteruse.
If you have the rice cooker on top
of a cabinet or a shelf, pull out the
shelf when using the cooker.
Steamdischargedfromthecooker
candamagethecabinetorshelf.
Do not spray pesticides and other
chemicals inside the cooker.
Maycausefire.Ifaninsecthasmade
itswayinsidethecooker,please
contacttheservicecenter.
Do not use rough scrubbing pads,
brushes, or abrasives to clean the
product’s exterior or clean cover.
Maydamageandevendeformthe
product.
Do not place the inner pot inside the
cooker if there are grains of rice or
other foreign substances stuck on
the outer surface of the pot.
Maycauseproductmalfunction.
Do not place the clean cover or
other metallic objects inside the
cooker without the inner pot.
Maycauseelectricshockorfire.
Do not immerse the cooker in water
or any other liquid.
Maycauseelectricshockorfire.
Do not use outdoors.
Maycauseelectricshockorfire.
Always attach the clean cover when
using the cooker.
Ifthecleancoverisnotattached,you
cannotperformcooking,reheating,
andautocleaning.
Persons with an artificial heart or who rely on a pacemaker should consult
with a doctor before using this product.
Theproduct,whileinoperation,mayinterferewithpacemakers.
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Pressure Cap
Regulatesthecooker’sinternal
pressure.
Auto Pressure Regulator
(steam vent)
Automaticallydischarges
pressurefrominsidethecooker.
Safety Sensor
Monitorsthetemperatureinside
thecooker.
Clean Cover Detachment
button
Pressthebuttontodetachthe
cleancover.
Inner Packing
Formsatightsealtoprevent
steamfromescapingfrominside
thecooker.
Auto Temperature Sensor
Monitorscookingandkeep
warmtemperatures.
Water Collector
Emptythecollectoraftereach
useandregularlywashitaswell
(detachedfromthecooker).
※
Detachthewatercollector
andwashusinganeutral
dishdetergentandasponge.
Lid Lock Handle
Clean Cover
Enablesdetachmentandwashing.
Steam Cap
Pressure Lid
Inner Pot Handle
Power Plug
Pressure Packing
Formsatightsealtopreventsteamfrominsidethe
cookerescaping.Thepressurepackingshouldbe
replacedonceayear.
※
Replacementpressurepackingsareavailable
forpurchasefromtheservicecenter.
※
Ifthecleancoverisnotattached,
theproductdoesnotoperate.
Inner Pot (Diamond Coating)
Featuresaspecialquintuplelayer
coatingthatdoesn’tcomeoff
easilyorletfoodstick.
Lid Release
Releasesthelid.
Controls/Display
Includesbuttonsfor
controllingallofthe
cooker’sfeatures.
Environment Sensor
Monitorscookingandkeep
warmtemperatures.
8
Exterior and Interior
Parts and Features
Accessories
UserManual MeasuringCup RiceScoop CleanCover
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Before Getting Started
9
Controls/Display
※Soft Touch Button Function – The buttons are operated by the touch of a human finger
(static elasticity).
• Touchabuttonsoftlytoselectafunction.
• Touchthecenterofabuttonasifyouarepressingit.
※Key Backlight Function – This function enables the display of keys as well as that of Preset Timer, Preset Warm,
Keep Warm, and Cooking modes.
※Since Controls/Display contains volatile ingredients (e.g. alcohol and acetone), do not clean it.
(Failure to comply with this instruction may discolor it or erase printing.)
※Voice Navigation and Control
• Performsvoicenotificationswhencookingstartsorends,orsteamisventilated.Alsoinformsyouofthenextstep.
• Pressthe
CANCEL buttonforthreeseconds,andthenusethe HOUR or MIN buttontoadjustvoiceintensity.
MENU/TASTE CONTROL
button
Usedtooperatethemenus
andtoperformtastecontrol.
CANCELbutton
Usedtodisableallthefeatures.
STEAM WARM/REHEAT
button
UsedtoenterSTEAM WARM
orREHEATmode.
PRESETbutton
UsedtoenterPresetorPreset
Warmmode.
AUTO CLEAN button
UsedtoenterAutoCleanmode.
HOURbutton
Usedtochangetheclock,presettime,orpresetwarmtime.
(Usedtosetsoakdurationintheeventoffine-tuningflavor.)
MINbutton
Usedtochangetheclock,presettime,or
presetwarmtime.
(Usedtosetsoakdurationintheeventoffine-
tuningflavor.)
PRESSURE/QUICKbutton
• Usedtostartcookingineachofthemenus.
• Quicklypressthe PRESSURE/QUICK buttontwicetocookin
QUICK mode.Thiswillleadtoareductionincookingduration.
Soakriceinwaterbeforecooking,andcookthericein QUICK 
mode.Then,youwillbeabletoservemuchtastierrice.
※QUICKisenabledinPlainandMixedmenusonly.Fillthe
waterusingthescaleforPlainorMixedtocookricein
QUICKmode.
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Care and Maintenance
Cleaning the Clean Cover
Afterwashingthecleancover,ensuretodryitcompletelybeforeattachingitbackon.
•  Notkeepingthecleancovercleanisoneofthecausesofricetakingonasmellwhilebeingkeptwarm.(Pulloutthepower
cordfirstandallowthecookertocoolbeforecleaning.)
•  Cleanthemainunitandthelid,inparticular,theinnerpackingofthecleancoverusingawrungoutkitchentowel.Donot
usebenzeneorthinnertoclean.
•  It’spossibleforafilmofstarchfromthericetoformonthecleancover,thelid,andtheinnerpot.Thishoweverdoesnot
poseanyhealthrisks.
1Holdthepressurepackingofthecleancoverandpressthewhite
rectangularbuttonattheupperpartofthecleancovertodetach
thepacking.Then,cleanthepressurepacking.(Detachthe
pressurepackingafterthemainunitcools.)
WhiteRectangularCleanCoverDetachmentButton
PressurePacking
CleanCover
DetachmentButton
2Useaneutralkitchendetergentandaspongetofrequentlyclean
thecover.Allowtodryandthenwipeoffexcessmoisturewitha
drykitchentowel.Usingyourfingers,pushthepackinginallthe
wayaroundduringcleaning.Then,usethecooker.Ifthepressure
packingisdetachedfromthecleancover,attachthepackingby
fittingintothesixbumpsofthecleancover.(Forinformationon
themethodofattachingthepressurepacking,seep.11.)
PackingBump
CoverBump
3Holdtheinnerpackingandpullit
outtothearrowdirectiontodetach
thepacking.Then,cleanit.
4Cleantheinnerpackingwiththekitchendetergentand
sponge,wipeoffexcessmoisturefromthepacking,and
placeitonthetopofthegroove.Then,pullthepacking
downandinsertitintothegroovebypressingthepacking
downwardswithyourbothhands.
5Fitthebumpofthecleancoverinto
thelowerpropandpress atthe
upperpartofthecleancoverto
attachthecover.Ifthecleancover
isnotattached,theproductdoes
notrecognizetheLidLock,and
youcannotuseitscookingand
autocleaningfunctions.
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Operating Instructions
Proper Assembly
Textshownright
sideup
<Clean Cover – Front>
Thetextsshouldbeshownproperly,andthebumpsof
thepressurepackingandcleancovershouldbelocated
correctly.
<Clean Cover – Rear>
Thetextsareshownbackward.
※ Donotinsertscrewsoranyotherforeignobjectinto
thehole.
※ Carefullyexaminethecleancovertodeterminewhich
sideisthefrontandwhichistheback.
Caution: Ifthepressurepacking/innerpackingisnotproperlyattached,itmaycausesteamescaping.
Detachment and Attachment of the Pressure Packing
1Detachment of the Pressure Packing
Holdtheouterpartorthestainlesssteelandouterpartofthecleancover
firstandpulloutthepackingslowlytodetachthepacking.
(Cleanthepackingwiththeneutralkitchendetergentandsponge.)
2Attachment of the Pressure Packing
Insertthepackingintothegrooveofthecleancover.Turnthecleancover
whilepressingtheinnerandouterpartsofthepackingwithbothofyour
thumbs,andpressthepacking.
-Ifthepackingisnotfirmlyattachedtothecleancover,steamwillescape
andcookingandkeepingricewarmwillbedisabled.(Beforeattachingthe
pressurepacking,thebumpsofthepackingmustfitintothethoseofthe
cleancover.)(Seep.10.)
3Verification of Pressure Packing Attachment
Placethecleancoverinacleanplace.Then,turntheinnerandouterpartsofthepressurepacking
withyourthumborindexfingertofirmlyinsertthepackingintothegrooveofthecleancover.(Checkif
thepackingisround.)
Proper Attachment  Improper Attachment
※Thepackingshouldmaintaintheroundshape
ofthecleancover.
※Ifthecleancoverisinanovalshape,itwillmean
thatthepressurepackingisnotproperlyattached.
(Foreasyattachment,attachthepressurepacking
rightaftercleaning.)
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Care and Maintenance
Cleaning
Unplugthepowercordbeforecleaning.Donotspraywaterdirectlyontheproductanddonotuse
benzeneorthinnertoclean.
Failuretokeepthecookercleanisoneofthecausesofricetakingonasmellwhilebeingkept
warm.
1Inner Pot
Donotusearoughormetallicscrubberorbrush
orharshabrasives.Theseproductscanstripor
damagethecoating.Useadishdetergentwith
softclothoraspongetoclean.
Donotuseabrasives,toothpaste,oranytypeof
polishtobringglosstosurfaceoftheinnerpot.
Doingsocandiscolorordamagethecoating.
2Inner Pot Lid and Pressure Packing
Takeadishtowel,soakedinwaterandthenwrung
out,andwipeoffdebrisandbuildup.Keepingthe
pressurepackingcleanmaintainstheproduct’s
performanceandhelpskeepthericesmelling
fresh.
Donotdetachthepressurepackingtoclean.
Instead,simplywipeitcleanusingacleandish
towel.
3Inside of the Main Unit
Takeouttheinnerpotandremovealldebrisand
buildupfromthebottomsurface.Debrisand
buildupontheautomatictemperaturesensorand
thebottomsurfaceinsidethecookerpreventthe
cookerfrommonitoringthetemperature,resulting
inpoorperformanceandmalfunction.Thereis
alsoriskoffire.Cleanusingadishtowelthathas
beensoakedinwaterandwrungout.Takecaution
nottodamagetheautomatictemperaturesensor.
Donotcleanimmediatelyaftercookingorkeeping
ricewarm.Thereisriskofgettingburned.
4Water Collector
Detachthewatercollectorandclean.
Detachthewatercollectorandwashusinganeutral
dishdetergentandasponge.
5Accessories
Washthericescoop,measuringcup,andclean
coverandthendrythemcompletelybeforestoring.
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Operating Instructions
13
Cleaning the Pressure Nozzle
Pressure Cap/
Pressure Regulation Nozzle
Steam Vent
Ifwaterhascollected
here,soakitupusinga
drykitchentowel.
Steam Cap
Ifthepressureregulation
nozzle’spackingisout
ofplace(asshowninthe
diagram),steamwillbe
allowedtoseepthrough.
Makesurethepackingis
properlyseatedinplace.
※ Thesepartsbecomeveryhot.Donottouchimmediatelyaftercooking.
UsetheAutoCleanfeaturetocleandebrisandbuildupfromthesteamvent.(Seep.24.)
Cleaning the Steam Cap
※ Thesteamcapbecomesveryhot.Donottouchimmediatelyaftercooking.
Youmaygetburned.Takeextracaution.
1 Detachthesteam
capasshowninthe
diagram.
2 Pressdownonthe
cliponthefrontin
thedirectionof①
andthenspread
openbypushing
inthedirectionof
②.Cleanthispart
regularly.
3 Holdthehandle
ofthesteamcap
packing,and
detachthesteam
cap.Then,cleanit.
4 Insertthesteam
cappackingtothe
arrowdirection.
5 Toreassemblethe
steamcap,alignthe
partsatthegrooves
(①)andpushdown
inthedirection
ofthearrowuntil
thetwopartsare
securelyattached.
6 Toreinstallthe
steamcaptothe
cooker,seatthe
steamcaponthelid
andpressdownon
①untilsecurelyset
inplace.
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To Cook Tasty Rice
●Tasty rice starts from controlling the amount of
water used!
Type of Rice Water Level
OldRice Slightlyabovethescale.
FreshRice Slightlybelowthescale.
SoakedRice Slightlybelowthescale.
Togetahard-boiledresult Slightlybelowthescale.
Togetafluffyresult Slightlyabovethescale.
※ Ifusingpolishedandreadytoboilrice,usethestandard
waterlevel.
(PolishedandReadytoBoilRice:Prewashedrice)
-4ServingsofPlainRice-
Cookingoldriceorto
getafluffyresult
Cookingfresh/soaked
riceortogetanhard-
boiledresult
BROWN
GABA
BROWN
MIXED
PLAIN
WATER
LEVEL CUP BROWN
GABA
BROWN
MIXED
PLAIN
WATER
LEVEL CUP BROWN
GABA
BROWN
MIXED
PLAIN
WATER
LEVEL CUP
BROWN
GABA
BROWN
MIXED
PLAIN
WATER
LEVEL CUP BROWN
GABA
BROWN
MIXED
PLAIN
WATER
LEVEL CUP BROWN
GABA
BROWN
MIXED
PLAIN
WATER
LEVEL CUP
Slightlyabovethescale. Slightlybelowthescale.
●If the Cooked Rice Smells
▶Cleanthecookerregularly.Inparticular,germscanquicklyspreadandcause
foulodortodevelopifthelidanditspartsarenotkeptinacleanstate.
▶Notcleaningtheinnerpotandothercookerpartscanallowbacteriatospread
andcausecookedricetodevelopasmell.Inthiscase,filltheinnerpotwitha
mixtureofwaterandvinegar,disinfectthepotbyrunningtheSteamfeaturefor
15minutes,andthenthoroughlywashthepot.(Ratio:Watertotheplainrice
scale’s2-servingleveland1tablespoonofvinegar)
▶Ifriceiskeptwarmwithoutcleaningthepotthoroughlyaftersoupsorsteamed
dishesarecookedinthepot,ricemaytakeonthesmellofthepreviously
cookedfood.
※ Makesurethatthecleancoverissecurelyengaged.
Remove
rice-water or
debris using
a well-wrung
kitchen towel.
Especially,
clean the
steam vent
frequently.
●Getting Rid of the Smell when Cooking Old Rice
Whencooked,oldricetendstodevelopanunpleasantsmellthatonlygets
worsewhenkeptwarm.
Ontheeveningbeforecookingtherice,soaktheuncookedriceinwaterand
addadropofvinegar.Rinsethericecleanandthenrinseitoncemoreusing
lukewarmwaterjustbeforecookingtopreventthericefromsmelling.
●Storing Rice (determines the flavor of rice)
※ Oncecooked,oldordriedricecandeveloppoortexture,endupundercooked,andevenbecome
smellywhenkeptwarm.
1 StoringRice
Good Bad
Area
-CoolandDry
-GoodVentilation
-Areaswithboilerpipespassingthrough
-DirectSunlight
-UnderneathaSink
Rice Quantity and
Duration of Storage
Riceshouldbepurchasedinsmallquantitiesbetween5kgand10kgandshouldbe
consumedwithintwoweeksofbreakingthepackagingseal.
2 Topreventbugsfrommixinginwiththerice,addclovesofgarlicinthericecontainer.
※Freshlypolishedricecanquicklybecomedryunlessstoredproperly.
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Operating Instructions
15
Setting the Time (Example: 9:30AM)
1PresstheHOUR orMINbuttonforatleastonesecond.
Blinking
2 PresstheHOURorMINbuttontosettime.
Pressthe HOUR buttontochangethehoursettingin1-hour
increments.VerifytheAM/PMsetting.
Pressthe
MIN buttontochangetheminutesettingin1-minute
increments.
※ IfyoupresstheHOURorMINbuttonforatleastonesecond,the
displayedtimewillcontinuetochangeintheunitofminuteorhour.
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3IfyoudonotpresstheHOURorMINbuttonaftertimechange,
thecurrenttimewillbeautomaticallysetin15seconds.
※ EvenifyoupressthePRESS/QUICKorSTEAM WARM/REHEAT
buttonregardlessofwhetherthekeybacklightisinanormalstate
ornot,thecurrenttimesettingwillbecompleted.
※ PressingCANCEL within15secondsofapplyingthenewsetting
willcancelthechangeandrestoretheprevioustimesetting.
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XPower Outage Compensation
Cuchenelectricpressurericecookersfeatureapoweroutagecompensationfunctionthat
automaticallystoresthecooker’sstatusinformation.Intheeventofapoweroutage,thisfeature
makessuretheoperationthatwastakingplaceisresumedoncethepowerisrestored.
XLithium Ion Battery
Cuchenelectricpressurericecookersfeaturealithiumbatterythatpowersthepoweroutage
compensationfeatureandtheclock.
Thebattery’slifecyclecanvarydependingontheproduct’sspecifications.
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3 Pressure Settings
※ These3pressuresettingsareenabledinPLAINmodeonly.
UsetheMENU/TASTE CONTROLbuttontoselectthemodeforthetasteofpolishedrice.
Thericecookermayreleasesteamwhileoperatinginthismode.Thisistheresultofthecookerregulatingits
internalpressure,andiscompletelynormal.
(Adjustthericetexturesettingaccordingtoyourpreference.)
※ Cookcontrolcannotbeusedwhilecookingisalreadyinprogress.
WARNING
Thericecookermayreleasesteamwhileoperatinginthismode.
Thisistheresultofthecookerregulatingitsinternalpressure,andis
completelynormal.
3Perfectly Cooked
Producesperfectlycookedrice.Idealformakingricerollsandsushi.
2A Right Balance of Sticky and Perfectly Cooked
Producesablendofstickyriceandperfectlycookedrice.
1Iron Pot-Style Sticky Rice
Producesstickyandplumpricelikeyouwouldbycookinginaniron
pot.
Taste Control
Cooking
XMelanoizing
CookingricewithaCuchenelectricpressurericecookerleavesriceatthebottomofthepot
slightlybrownincolor.Thisisknownasmelanoizingandaddssavoryflavorandaromatothe
cookedrice.
Ifusingthetimertocook,starchreleasedfromthericecansettletothebottomofthepotand
leadtomoreevidentmelanoizingeffect.
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Fine-Tuning
※ Fine-tuningisavailableforPlain,Brown,Mixed,Nurungji,andBarleymodesonly.
※ Fine-tuningisdisabledifthePresetoptionhasbeenselected.
1PresstheMENU/TASTE CONTROL
buttontoselectthedesiredmenu.
※
Youmustfirstselectfromthethreeavailable
pressuresettingsandthenfine-tunetheSoak
andHeatsettings.
2PressandholdtheMENU/TASTE CONTROL
buttonforthreesecondsunderthedesiredmenuto
displaythecurrentSoakandHeatsettings.
※
Defaultsettingsare0minutesand0°C,
respectively.
3PresstheHOURbuttontoselectthe
desiredsoaktime.
※
Selectfrom0minutes,2minutes,4minutes,6
minutes,and8minutes.(Tocookusingthedefault
soaktimesetting,select0minutes.Otherwise,select
2minutes,4minutes,6minutes,or8minutes.)
※
Increasingthesoaktimeallowsthericetoabsorb
morewaterandbecomesofter.
※
UsingahighSoaksettingwillincreasetheoverall
cookingduration.Inaddition,water-solublestarch
fromthericewillsettledowntothebottomandmake
amoreprominentmelanoizingeffectthanregular
cooking.
4PresstheMINbuttontoselectthe
desiredheatingtemperature.
※
Availableheatingtemperaturesettingsare
-2°C,0°C,2°C,and4°C.(Tocookusingthe
defaultheatingtemperaturesetting,select0°C.
Otherwise,select2°C,4°C,or-2°C.)
※
Adjustingtheheatingtemperaturebeforethe
cookingprocessletsyoucontrolthesavoriness
ofthecookedrice.
※
UsingahighHeatsettingwillincreasetheoverall
cookingdurationandmakeamoreprominent
melanoizingeffectthanregularcooking.
5PressthePRESSURE/QUICKbuttontostartcooking.Then,rice
willbegintocookundertheRiceFlavorsettings.
※
Theconfiguredsoaktimeandheatingtemperaturesettingswillremainin
memoryevenafterthericehasbeencooked.
※
Ifthefine-tunesettingisnotchangedforatleast10seconds,thesettingwillbe
automaticallycompleted.
※
OncetheSoaksettingischanged,theexpectedcookingdurationwillbe
changedaswell.
•  ForSoftandFluffyRice:Setthesoaktimeto2,4,6,or8minutes.
•  ForSavoryRice:Settheheatingtemperatureto2°Cor4°C.
•  ForNon-SavoryRice:Settheheatingtemperatureto-2°C.
•  WhenusingtheTasteControlfeature,conditionofthericebeingcooked,thetemperatureofthewater,theamountof
waterused,andotherfactorscanaffecttheoverallcookingdurationandtheendresult.
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Cooking Rice
Instructions
1 Pluginthecooker,closethelid,andturnthe
LidLocktotheLockposition.
• Ensurethatthepressurepackingisseatedproperly
andthatthepressurecapisperpendicular.
• Pressingthe PRESSURE/QUICK buttonwhilenot
havingtheLidLockintheLockpositionwillnot
startcookingtherice.
• Ifthesurfaceofthetemperaturesensorhasdebris,
removeit.
• Ensurethattheoutersurfaceoftheinnerpotisdry
beforeplacingitinsidethecooker.
※ Makesurethatthecleancoverisattachedproperly
beforeclosingthelid.Ifthecleancoverisnot
attached,theproductdoesnotrecognizethe
LidLockanditscookingfunctiondoesnotstart.
2 UsetheMENU/TASTE CONTROLbuttonto
selectthedesiredmenu.
 Wheneveryoupressthe MENU/TASTE CONTROL 
button, PLAIN STICKY -> PLAIN Medium-> PLAIN
REGULAR -> PLAIN QUICK -> MIXED -> MIXED QUICK
-> BROWN -> GABA -> STEAM -> NURUNGJI -
> BARLEY -> SLOW willberepeatedlyselectedin
sequence.
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3 PressthePRESSURE/QUICKbutton.
• Theremainingcookingtimeisdisplayed.
※ Thepressurecapmaynotspinifcookingthe
maximumnumberofservingsallowed.However,
thisdoesnotindicateaproductmalfunction.
4 Oncefinishedcooking,thecookerwill
automaticallygointokeepwarmmode.
• Oncethesteamingstagebegins,theremainingtime
willbeshownonthedisplay.
• Justbeforeventilatingsteam,youwillhearamessage
warningyouabouttheventilation.Donotbealarmed,
butdomakesureyoudon’tgetinjuredbythesteam.
• Oncefinishedcooking,youwillhearamessage
tellingyouthatcookinghasfinishedandthecooker
isenteringkeepwarmmode.Themessagewillalso
remindyoutofluffandmixtherice.
• Oncecooked,makesuretofluffandmixthericerightaway.
• Enablingthisoptioncooksthericewithoutusinganypressure,resultinginaldentestylerice.
• QuicklypressthePRESSURE/QUICKbuttontwicetocookinQUICKmode.
• CookinginQUICKmodeisrecommendedforservingsoflessthan4.Alsonotethat
ricecookedinQUICKmodemaynottasteasgoodasricecookedinnormalmode.
• TheQuickoptionisavailableforPLAINandMIXEDmodesonly.
• Activatingbrownriceincreasestheamountofantioxidantsandothernutrientsinthe
riceandloosensthemolecularbondsforricethat’ssoftertochewandeasiertodigest.
• WashbrownriceandfillwithwaterusingtheGABAscale.
• CookingGABAtakesapproximately3hours.
• ThePresetoptionisnotavailableforGABAmode.
Regular Option
PLAIN/MIXED Mode
GABA Mode
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Cooking Times by Mode
Mode
Category
PLAIN
PLAIN
QUICK BROWN GABA MIXED MIXED QUICK BARLEY
NU
RUNG
JI
STEAM SLOW
Sticky Misc.
Servings
2to10 2to8 2to6 2to6 2to6 2to6 2to6 2to6 2to10
Fordetailedcooking
instructionsbymenu,
seeRecipes.
Cooking Time
Approx.
27mins
to40
mins
Approx.
35mins
to40
mins
Approx.
13mins
to27
mins
Approx.50
minsto60
mins
Approx.
2hours
and40
minsto
2hours
and50
mins
Approx.
38mins
to46
mins
Approx.
29mins
to36
mins
Approx.50
minsto63
mins
Approx.
29mins
to40
mins
Types of
Dishes
Rice,
rice+pota
toesand
black
sesame
seeds,
rice+vege
tablesand
mush
rooms,
sticky
rice+sweet
pumpkin,
rice+
bean
sprouts,
seafood
rice
Rice,
rice+octo
pus,
rice+vege
tables,
rice+curry,
rice+beef,
rice+fried
beancurd,
ricerolls,
kimchi
friedrice
Rice BrownRice
Activated
brown
rice
Rice+
beans,
rice+
cereals
Rice+
beans,
rice+
cereals
Barley
Rice,
Nurungji
Braised
shortribs,
boiled
beef,
sweet
potatoes,
potatoes,
eggs,
bread,
braised
chicken,
squid
blood
sausage
Jujube
tea,fruit
punch,
pumpkin
porridge,
vegetable
soup
※ Theactualcookingtimemayvarydependingonthetypeofdishbeingprepared.
※ Whencookingbarley,addwaterusingthefollowingplainscaleconversion:(2servings=3servingsonplainscale,3servings
=5servingsonplainscale,4servings=6servingsonplainscale,5servings=8servingsonplainscale,6servings=9
servingsonplainscale)
※ WhenusingthePLAIN QUICKandNURUNGJImode,usetheplainscalefortheamountofwatertoadd.
※ WhenusingtheMIXED QUICKmode,usethemixedscalefortheamountofwatertoadd.
※ Addingwaterinexcessofthemaxlinecancausethewatertospewoutthroughthesteamvent.
※ TheactualcookingtimemayvarydependingontheCookcontrolsettingsused.
※ WhenusingtheQuickoption,usinganexcessiveamountofwatercanprolongtheoverallcookingtime.
※ CookingorwarmingriceafterusingtheSloworSteamfeaturecancausethenewricetotakeonasmell(seep.14).
MIXED QUICK Mode
Cookmixedgrainsin20minutes!
※ Select
MIXED modeandquicklypressthe PRESSURE/QUICK buttontwicetocookin QUICK modeandtoreducecooking
duration
※ TheMixedQuickoptioncooks2servingsin20minutes.
※ Cookingin MIXED QUICK modeisrecommendedforservingsoflessthan4.Alsonotethatricecookedin MIXED QUICK 
modemaynottasteasgoodasricecookedinnormalmode.
※ Cookingricemixedwiththoroughlysteepenedblackorredbeansinnormal MIXED modecanproduceamushyresult.
UsetheMixedQuickoptiontopreventthis.
※ Theactualcookingtimemayvarydependingontheratioofgrains,watertemperature,amountofwaterused,andother
factors.
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Preset Timer
Using Preset (When current time is 8:00 PM and the cooker is preset to the Plain Sticky menu at 9:00 AM)
1 Checktoseeiftheclocksettingiscorrect.
Forinstructionsonsettingthetime,seep.15.
Ifthecurrentclocksettingisincorrect,thepresettimerwillnotbeaccurate.
2 TurntheLidLocktotheLockposition,andselectthe MENU/TASTE
CONTROL
button.Then,pressthe PRESET buttontosetthepresettime.
PRESETmodecannotbeselectediftheLidLockisnotintheLockposition.
※ Makesurethatthecleancoverisattachedproperlybeforeclosingthelid.If
thecleancoverisnotattached,theproductdoesnotrecognizetheLidLock
anditsPresetTimerfunctiondoesnotwork.
Blinking Blinking
3 SettingthePresetTime.
Example)Currenttimeis8:00PMandyouwishtohavetherice
readyby9:00AMthenextday.
① Checkifthecurrenttimeis8:00PM,andpressthe
PRESET 
button.'
Preset 'willbedisplayedand PRESET modeisenabled.
'7:30AM’,theinitialpresettime,willbeshownonthedisplay.
② Pressthe
HOUR buttontwicetoperformthehoursettingto9
andthe
MIN buttontoperformtheminutesettingto00.Usethe
HOUR buttontoadjustthetimein1-hourincrementsandthe
MIN buttontodosoin1-minuteincrements.
Blinking
• Afterpresetcookingiscompleted,thepreviouspresettimewill
continuetoberemembered.Thus,thenexttimeyouwishto
usethePresetoptionwiththesamesettings,simplypressthe
PRESET and PRESSURE/QUICK buttonsinsequence.
※ Ifyouselect
PRESET mode,thekeybacklightfeaturewillguide
youthroughthekeysusedforPresetTimermodeinsequence.
4 PressthePRESSURE/QUICKorPRESET
button.
•Thecookerwillcontinuetodisplay'Preset',along
withthepresettimerindicator.
•Thepresettimersettingisthetimewhenyouwant
thecookingtobefinished.
•In PRESET mode,theactualcompletiontimemay
varyby30minutesorso,dependingontheamount
ofricebeingcookedortheselectedcookingmode.
Blinking
※ Tocheckthecurrenttimewhilethepresettimeris
countingdown,pressandholdthe
HOUR or MIN 
buttonforthreeseconds.
※ Itispossibleforthecookingtofinishbeforethe
presettime.
Available Timer Range in Each Menu
 ※  PresetTimermodeisdisabledinPLAIN QUICK,MIXED QUICK,orGABA mode.
 ※  Ifyousetthetimertogreaterthan13hours,thecookerwilloverridethesettingand
automaticallysetitto13hoursbeforeenteringpresettimermode.
Modes that can be Preset Available Timer Range
PLAIN and NURUNGJI
36minutesto13hours
MIXED
45minutesto13hours
BROWN and BARELY
55minutesto13hours
STEAM and SLOW
CurrentTime+1minuteto13hours
• Ricecanquicklyturnsourinthesummermonths.Therefore,inthesummermonths,thepresettimershouldnotbesettomore
than10hours.
• Cookingold(sealbrokenlongago)oroverlydryricecanproduceanovercookedorunevenlycookedresult.
• Ifthericeishalf-cooked,addmorewaterthanusual(abouthalfascalemore).
• StartingPresetTimercookingwhiletheinnerpotisstillhotorwarmfromthepreviouscookingwillcausethericetoturnsour.Allow
theinnerpottocooldownsufficientlybeforeusingthePresetTimerfeature.
• Certainingredients,dependingonfactorssuchastheambienttemperatureandstateoftheingredientitself,canspoilifleftsoaked
foranextendeddurationoftime.AvoidusinglongPresetTimersettingsifpossible.
Preset Precautions
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