Lakeland 63413 User manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
Model: 63413
1 LITRE
DIGITAL RICE COOKER

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LAKELAND 1 LITRE DIGITAL RICE COOKER
Thank you for choosing the Lakeland 1 Litre Digital Rice Cooker.
Please take a little time to read this booklet before getting started and keep it in a safe
place for future reference.
The Digital Rice Cooker will make four to six portions of uffy rice, whole grain and tasty
porridge at the touch of a button. There is a delayed start function so that you can set
the appliance 12 hours in advance. The automatic keep-warm will then keep everything
hot until you’re ready to serve.
Here at Lakeland, our award-winning family-owned business still offers the same
excellent quality, value for money and exceptional customer service as when we founded
the company back in the 1960s.
Our products are hand-picked and thoroughly tested so you can be sure that everything
you purchase will be a pleasure to use for many years to come.

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CONTENTS
Product features............................................................................................................................... 4
Control panel ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Safety cautions ..............................................................................................................................6-8
Using your Digital Rice Cooker for the rst time ........................................................................ 9
Instructions for use..................................................................................................................10-12
Cooking programmes..............................................................................................................13-15
Error messages...............................................................................................................................16
Frequently asked questions .........................................................................................................16
Care and cleaning...........................................................................................................................17
Technical information....................................................................................................................18
Electrical connections ...................................................................................................................18
Recycling your electricals .............................................................................................................18

PRODUCT FEATURES
1. Cooking pan
2. Locking clip
3. Control panel
4. Steam vent
5. Lid release button
6. Integral handle
7. Condensation reservoir
8. Rice cooker lid
9. Removable lid disc
10. Main unit
11. Handy scoop
12. Measuring cup
13. Cord and plug
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CONTROL PANEL
1. RICE button and indicator light – press to select the rice program, the indicator
light will illuminate red when in use.
2. POWER/WARM button and indicator light – press to turn on the appliance
it will go into ‘Standby’ function after 15 seconds. The rice cooker will automatically
go into ‘Keep Warm’ function when program selected is completed. The light will
illuminate red when in ‘Keep Warm’.
3. PORRIDGE button and indicator light – press to select the porridge program, the
indicator light will illuminate red when in use.
4. DIGITAL display panel – shows which function that the appliance is running.
5. HOUR indicator light – illuminated to show how long in hours, 1 to 12 hours in
‘Keep Warm‘ function has been running or in ‘Delay Time‘ it has left to run.
6. MINUTE indicator light – if this is illuminated it shows how long in minutes from
1 to 60 minutes in ‘Keep Warm’ function has been running or 1 to 60 minutes in
‘Delay Time’ it has left to run.
7. WHOLE GRAIN button and indicator light - press to select the whole grain
program, the indicator light will illuminate red when in use.
8. DELAY button and indicator light – press this to delay the start of the cooking
function from 1 to 12 hours. The default time if pressed is 4 hours. Continue
pressing this to select the required hour. The light will illuminate red when the ‘Delay
Time’ is in operation.
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SAFETY CAUTIONS
Carefully read all the instructions before using the appliance and keep in a safe place
for future reference. Always follow these safety cautions when using the appliance to
avoid personal injury or damage to the appliance. This appliance should be used only as
described in this instruction book.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be done by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised.
• Make sure your electricity supply matches the voltage shown on the appliance.
• Ensure all packaging materials and any promotional labels or stickers are removed
from the appliance before the rst use.
• Always inspect the appliance before use for noticeable signs of damage. Do not use
if damaged or has been dropped. In the event of damage, or if the appliance develops
a fault contact the Lakeland customer care team on 015394 88100.
• Do not use this appliance if the lead is damaged. Contact the Lakeland customer care
team on 015394 88100.
• Always use the appliance on a dry, level, heat resistant surface.
• Unplug from the mains when not in use and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn the
socket to “off “ and remove the plug from the mains socket.
• Do not use any accessories or attachments with this appliance other than those
recommended by Lakeland.
• To protect against re, electric shock or personal injury, do not immerse cord, plug or
lid in water or other liquids.
• Do not leave the lead hanging over the edge of a kitchen table or worktop. Avoid
contact between the lead and hot surfaces.
• For indoor use only.
• For domestic use only.
• This appliance should be used for preparation of food as described within the
instructions for use that accompany it.
• Always ensure that your hands are dry before removing the plug from the mains
socket. Never pull the plug out of the mains socket by its lead.

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• To avoid injury or possible re, do not cover the appliance when in use.
• Do not connect this appliance to an external timer or remote control system.
• An extension cable may be used with care. The electrical rating of the cable should be
at least as great as the appliance. Do not allow the cable to hang over the edge of the
worktop or touch any hot surfaces.
• This appliance complies with the basic requirements of Directives 2014/30/EU
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive).
• WARNING: A cut off plug inserted into a 13amp socket is a serious safety (shock)
hazard. Ensure the cut off plug is disposed of safely.
• CAUTION: The plastic bags used to wrap this appliance or the packaging may be
dangerous. To avoid risk of suffocation, keep these bags out of reach of babies
and children. These bags are not toys.
• DO NOT use the cooking pot if the non-stick coating is scratched, cracked or detached
as this may cause overheating.
• Keep the Digital Rice Cooker away from hot ovens, gas burners, ames and other
hot surfaces.
• DO NOT move or tilt the Digital Rice Cooker when the cooking pot contains
ingredients.
• Allow the Digital Rice Cooker to cool completely before moving, cleaning or storing.
• Never ll the cooking pot with ingredients the MAX level mark, be careful when
heating food which could froth. DO NOT operate empty.
• If food is spilled inside the cooker, switch off and unplug at the socket, and allow to
cool completely before cleaning (see Care and Cleaning).
• The cooking pot of your Digital Rice Cooker has a non-stick coating, do not use hard
or sharp objects for stirring and or mixing food inside. Only use wooden or heat
resistant plastic utensils to stir and serve your food. DO NOT leave utensils inside the
cooking pot during cooking.

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WARNING – HOT SURFACES
• All surfaces marked with this symbol will get very hot during use. To prevent
injury, DO NOT TOUCH.
• Switch off and unplug the Digital Rice Cooker and let it cool completely before
touching these surfaces.
• Take care when opening the Digital Rice Cooker as burning hot steam can escape, and
fat can spit which can burn. Steam will escape from the steam vent during cooking.
Keep your face and hands away from the lid and steam vent in the lid during cooking
and when opening.
• Use oven gloves when removing the cooking pot from the Digital Rice Cooker, and
ensure you place it on a heat resistant board.
• During use condensation can collect in the condensation reservoir, allow for cooling
time before emptying and cleaning.

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USING YOUR DIGITAL RICE COOKER FOR
THE FIRST TIME
Warning: Do not insert the plug into a socket and turn on the Digital Rice Cooker until
you have fully assembled it.
• Unpack the Digital Rice Cooker, remove all the packaging materials, including the
accessories inside the cooker.
• Before rst use, wipe the outer surfaces and inside of the lid with a clean damp cloth.
• Wash the cooking pot and accessories in hot, soapy water and dry thoroughly.
• Make sure that all parts are clean and dry before assembling the product.
• During rst use of the appliance an odour may develop, this is normal and will
disappear with use.
• Place the Digital Rice Cooker on a stable, heat-resistant work surface, at least 20cm
away from walls and at least 1 metre from the ceiling, to allow sucient airow. Never
operate the Digital Rice Cooker under cabinets or lighting to avoid damage caused by
steam, heat, splashes and condensation.
• Put the cooking pot inside the cooker.
• Slot the end of the power cord into the socket on the side of the Digital Rice Cooker.
• The Digital Rice Cooker is now ready to use.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
• Prepare the ingredients according to the recipe following the quantities carefully. Place
these evenly in the cooking pot and insert into the cooker. Please make sure that all
ingredients, including liquids, are below the maximum mark on the inside of the pot.
• Place the cooking pot into the Digital Rice Cooker ensuring that the cooking pot is
rmly in contact with the heating element.
• Close the rice cooker lid. Plug in the appliance at the socket and switch on.
• When you plug in and turn on the power supply, the appliance beeps once and the
display panel and all the indicator lights will ash for 15 seconds and then enter
Standby function. When the appliance goes into Standby function, no indicator lights
will show and the display panel will be blank.
AUDIBLE BEEP
• A beep will sound when the appliance is connected to a power supply, buttons are
pressed and the cooking cycle has nished.
CANCELLATION OF A SETTING
• If you have pressed the wrong function or setting and wish to get back the Standby
function to start again, press the POWER/WARM button once and the appliance will
go back into Standby function.
DELAY TIME START
• You can delay the start of cooking your rice, whole grain or porridge from 1 to
12 hours.
• Once you have turned the appliance on, select either the RICE, WHOLE GRAIN or
PORRIDGE.
• Press the DELAY TIME button within 5 seconds and the appliance will enter into the
delayed start function. The default time is 4 hours and the LED light will illuminate red
by the HOUR indicator.
• Continue pressing the DELAY TIME button and it will go through the hours from
1 to 12 hours.
• During the last hour of the delayed start function the hour light indicator will go
out and the minute light indicator will illuminate red and count down the nal hour
in minutes.
• When the delayed start function has nished, the appliance will automatically go into
the selected program for cooking your rice, whole grain or porridge.
• Do not use the delay start function if cooking perishables such as fresh milk.

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KEEP WARM
• When the rice, whole grain or porridge programs have nished, if no buttons
are pressed within 5 seconds, the appliance will automatically enter the Keep
Warm function.
• The WARM indicator light will show red.
• The display panel will start to count up, in minutes and then hours, the time the
appliance has been in Keep Warm function.
• The maximum time for this function is 12 hours. Please note that more than 4 hours
is not recommended. The appliance will beep 5 times and resume to Standby function
after the Keep Warm function is completed.
AUTO MEMORY
• If the power fails, the appliance will return to the same function it was in prior to the
power failure. This will only happen if the power failure is less than 2 hours.
OPENING OF RICE COOKER LID
• When the rice cooker has nished cooking your food, it will beep 5 times to indicate
that it has nished.
• Press the POWER/WARM button to switch off and unplug the appliance from
the socket.
• Carefully press the lid release button and open. The rice cooker lid using the handle.
• Condensation / water will have built up during the cooking process, carefully wipe the
lid of the rice cooker with a clean cloth.

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REMOVAL OF LID DISC FOR CLEANING
• To remove the removable disc lid from the inside of the rice cooker lid for cleaning
when completely cooled.
• Open the rice cooker lid, place your thumb under the
edge of the silver removable lid disc and between the
rubber seal. With your fore nger on the central locator,
gently pull the removable lid disc away from the lid, with
your other hand holding the handle.
• To replace, make sure the cup side of the seal in middle
of the removable lid disc, is located over the central locator.
• Push with two ngers either side of the small seal,
to secure.
REMOVAL OF STEAM VENT FOR CLEANING
• The steam vent in the top of the rice cooker lid, can be removed for cleaning when
completely cooled.
• Place your hand over the steam vent with your
thumb under the point bit and lift to remove.
• To replace, locate in the hole and push gently
downwards with the point part sitting in the gap.
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COOKING PROGRAMMES
Here is an overview of the cooking programmes and which type of foods these should
be used for. The table below will help you select which programme you require:
Programme Default Time Delay Start
function?
Keep Warm
function?
White rice 1 cup rice to 1 cup water
approx. 45 minutes
Yes Yes
Whole grain 1 cup rice to 2 cups water
approx. 60 minutes
Yes Yes
Porridge 1 cup porridge to
2 cups water or milk
approx. 60 minutes
Yes Yes
Measure your ingredients according to the instructions on the packet or with the
measuring cup provided. The volume of the measuring cup is 180ml/135g, when you ll
the cup level at to the top. Do not ll the cooking pot above the MAX level mark.
WHITE RICE
• Wash the rice until the water is relatively clear and place into the cooking pot.
Do not wash the rice in the cooking pot, as this is abrasive and may scratch the
non-stick coating.
• Add water according to the instructions on the packet. In principle 1 cup of
rice to 1 cup of water.
• Place the cooking pot into the main unit, close the rice cooker lid until it locks
into place.
• Plug in the appliance and switch on at the socket.
• Press the POWER/ WARM button and the appliance will go into Standby function.
• Press WHITE RICE button, the appliance will beep once. The white rice indicator light
will ash 5 times and then light up and 45w will display on the display panel.
• When the appliance has completed cooking it will beep 5 times and then go into Keep
Warm function for up to 12 hours.
• We advise that you DO NOT keep rice warm for more than 4 hours as the avour will
start to deteriorate.
• We recommend that you stir the rice before serving to make it soft and uffy with a
nylon or silicone utensil so not to damage the cooking pot.
TIP: For a rmer rice reduce the amount of water used, for softer rice increase the
amount of water used.

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WHOLE GRAIN
• Wash the whole grains until the water is relatively clear and place into the cooking pot.
Do not wash the whole grains in the cooking pot, as this is abrasive and may scratch
the non-stick coating.
• Add water according to the instructions on the packet. In principle 1 cup of
rice to 2 cups of water.
• Place the cooking pot into the main unit, close the rice cooker lid until it locks
into place.
• Plug in the appliance and switch on at the socket.
• Press the POWER/ WARM button and the appliance will go into Standby function.
• Press WHOLE GRAIN button, the appliance will beep once. The whole grain indicator
light will ash 5 times and 60w will display on the display panel.
• When the appliance has completed cooking it will beep 5 times and then go into Keep
Warm function for up to 12 hours.
• We advise that you DO NOT keep whole grains warm for more than 4 hours as the
avour will start to deteriorate.
• We recommend that you stir the whole grains before serving to make it soft and uffy
with a nylon or silicone utensil so not to damage the cooking pot.
TIP: For rmer whole grain reduce the amount of water needed, for softer whole grain
increase the amount of water needed.

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PORRIDGE
• Wash porridge oats thoroughly until the water is clear.
• Grease the cooking pot with a little butter before cooking.
• If you want to reduce or increase the ingredients, do this proportionally and do not
exceed the maximum mark inside the cooking pot.
• We recommend a ratio of 1:2 (1 cup of porridge oats to 2 cups of water or milk), using
the measuring cup supplied. Do not ll the pan above the MAX level mark.
• Place the cooking pot into the main unit, close the rice cooker lid until it locks
into place.
• Plug in the appliance and switch on at the socket.
• Press the POWER/WARM button and the appliance will go into Standby function.
• Press PORRIDGE button, the appliance will beep once. The porridge indicator light will
illuminate red and ash 5 times. The display panel will then show 60 on the display
and the minute indicator light will illuminate and start to countdown.
• The appliance will show 60 on the display panel and will show the cooking time left on
the control panel.
• Continue pressing the PORRIDGE button, to select other times of 1 hour 30 minutes or
2 hours, if you press it again it will go back to 60 minutes.
• When the appliance has completed cooking it will beep and then go into Keep Warm
function for up to 12 hours.
• We advise that you DO NOT keep porridge for more than 2 hours as the avour will
start to deteriorate.
• Stir before serving.
TIP: We recommend making porridge with pasteurised milk with a low fat content to
avoid the milk boiling.

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ERROR MESSAGES
If a fault occurs, the appliance automatically disconnects the heating element and all the
buttons become invalid. The appliance will beep for 1 second and stop for 2 seconds,
and will repeat 10 times, all the LED Lights will turn on and the display panel will show
one of the following:
E1 Bottom sensor short circuit
E2 Short circuit
EH Over heated, switch off and unplug the plug, wait for the appliance to cool down
completely, power on again and return to standby.
Please immediately switch off and unplug the plug from the power socket and contact
Lakeland Customer Care on 015394 88100.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question: Why are no indicator lights illuminated?
Answer: Check that there is no debris underneath the cooking pot on top of the
heating plate, if so remove the debris. Replace the cooking bowl.
There may be damage to the heating plate or the power cable. Make sure
that the Digital Rice Cooker is properly connected to the cable, plugged in
and switched on at the wall socket.
Question: Why is water overowing when I am using the appliance?
Answer: You may have put too much water inside the cooking pot. Do not ll above
the MAX level mark.
Question: Why is my rice too dry and hard after cooking?
Answer: There is not enough water in the cooking pot to start.
Question: Why is my rice too moist and soggy after cooking?
Answer: There is too much water in the cooking pot to start
Question: Why is the bottom layer of rice browned or crispy at the bottom?
Answer: The rice is not cleaned, wash the rice in water before you add it to the
cooking pot.

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CARE AND CLEANING
• Unplug the appliance, remove the power cord and let it cool completely
before cleaning.
• Clean thoroughly before using for the rst time and after every use.
• Check the parts for wear or damage after every few uses.
• The steam vent in the lid is removable for cleaning.
• The removable lid disc can be removed for cleaning.
• Remove and wash the cooking pot, steam vent, removable lid disc and accessories in
hot soapy water, rinse and dry thoroughly. Do not wash any parts in the dishwasher.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, scourers or steel wool when cleaning the cooking pot.
• Stubborn residue can be removed with a soft sponge or soft nylon brush and warm
water. If food has cooked onto the bottom of the cooking pot, ll with hot soapy water
and leave to soak for 10 minutes before cleaning.
• Never immerse the base in water or any other liquid.
• To clean the outer surfaces, wipe with a clean damp cloth and dry thoroughly
before storing.
• Store the Digital Rice Cooker with the power cord loosely coiled. Never wrap it tightly
around the product.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
• Power: 400W.
• Voltage: 220-240V.
• Frequency: ~50/60Hz.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
The appliance is tted with a fused three-pin plug to BS1363 which is suitable for use in
all homes tted with sockets to current specications.
CHANGING THE 3 AMP FUSE
Use a 3 amp BS1362 fuse. Only BSI or ASTA approved fuses should be used. If you are
unsure which plug or fuse to use, always refer to a qualied electrician.
Note: after replacing or changing a fuse on a moulded plug which has a fuse cover, the
cover must be retted to the plug; the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover.
If lost, replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an electrical shop. This appliance
complies with the following EU Directives: 2014/35/EU (Low Voltage Directive) and
2014/30/EU (EMC Directive).
RECYCLING YOUR ELECTRICALS
Along with many other high street retailers, Lakeland has joined a
scheme whereby customers can take their unwanted electrical products
to recycling points set up around the country.
Visit www.recycle-more.co.uk to nd your nearest recycling point.

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Lakeland
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Tel: [phone] lakeland.co.uk
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