Panasonic SR-JP185WVA-US User manual

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ORDER NO. PMMA150931CE
Electric Rice Cooker
Model No. SR-JP185WVA-US
SR-JP185SWVA-US
SR-JP185WVA-CA
SR-JP185SWVA-CA
SR-JP185SBSR-ID
SR-JP185WSR-ID
SR-JP185TSH-SG
SR-JP185WSH-SG
SR-JP185WSW-SG
SR-JP185WSW-MN
SR-JP185SSK-MY
SR-JP185TSK-MY
SR-JP185WSK-MY
Destination: USA, Canada, Indonesia, Singapore
(DBD), Singapore (RBD), Mongolia,
Malaysia

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE PAGE
1 Specifications ------------------------------------------------------3
2 Schematic Diagram-----------------------------------------------4
2.1. For 120V, 650W model. ----------------------------------4
2.2. For 220V, 400W model. ----------------------------------4
2.3. For 220V, 650W model. ----------------------------------5
2.4. For 230V, 650W model. ----------------------------------5
2.5. For 240V, 650W model. ----------------------------------6
3 Troubleshooting Guide------------------------------------------7
3.1. Troubleshooting Table ------------------------------------7
4 Test Method ---------------------------------------------------------8
4.1. Pre-test setting----------------------------------------------8
4.2. Bubble test---------------------------------------------------8
4.3. Steaming Test -----------------------------------------------8
4.4. Keep Warm Test --------------------------------------------8
5 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions-----------------9
5.1. Replacing the switch assembly. ------------------------9
5.2. Replacing the outer lid. --------------------------------- 11
5.3. Replacing the body assembly. ------------------------ 12
5.4. Replacing the heating plate.--------------------------- 12
5.5. Replacing the temperature limiter. ------------------- 13
5.6. Replacing the thermal fuse. --------------------------- 14
6 Exploded View and Replacement Parts List ----------- 15
6.1. Exploded View -------------------------------------------- 15
6.2. Packing View ---------------------------------------------- 16
6.3. Replacement Part List ---------------------------------- 17
6.3.1. Part List ------------------------------------------------ 17
6.3.2. Screws ------------------------------------------------- 18
6.3.3. Packing List ------------------------------------------- 18

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1 Specifications
Model No. SR-JP185
Power Supply /
Rated Voltage
USA / Canada AC 120V / 60Hz
Indonesia / Singapore (RBD) /
Mongolia AC 220V / 50Hz
Singapore (DBD) AC 230V / 50Hz
Malaysia AC 240V / 50Hz
Power
Consumption
Cooking 650 W
Cooking (Indonesia) 400 W
Keep Warm 61.8 W
Keep Warm (Indonesia) 58 W
Porridge 650 W
Porridge (Indonesia) 105 W
Cooking Capacity 0.54L ~ 1.8L (3 ~ 10 cups)
Center Thermostat Working Temperature 141°C ± 5°C
Menu Select Quick Cook, White Rice, Steam, Porridge
Keep Warm Temperature 65°C - 78°C
Porridge Cooking Volume 0.54L ~ 1.8L (3 ~ 10 cups)
Power Cord Length 1m
Thermal Fuse Specification 250V 15A 142°C
Thermal Fuse Quantity 2
Dimension
Height 0.287m
Weight 0.275m
Length 0.270m
Product Weight 2.9kg
Accessory Measuring Cup, Steam Basket, Rice Scoop, Porridge Spoon

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2 Schematic Diagram
2.1. For 120V, 650W model.
2.2. For 220V, 400W model.

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2.3. For 220V, 650W model.
2.4. For 230V, 650W model.

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2.5. For 240V, 650W model.

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3 Troubleshooting Guide
When receiving the rice cooker requiring repair, please ask the customer about the malfunctions (phenomena), and if necessary,
you should also check the inner pot and spill-proof moisturizing cap.
Power off first before checking the related components.
Check the main unit according to the troubleshooting table below.
3.1. Troubleshooting Table
Note:
Mark O means the components that may malfunction.

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4 Test Method
4.1. Pre-test setting
Make sure that the inner pan set in the cooker and the power cord plugged into the wall socket.
4.2. Bubble test
1. Insert the pan into the cooker’s main body, and then turn it slightly clockwise and anti-clockwise to place the pan properly on
top of the cast heater.
2. Pour a small quantity of water into the pan so that the bottom of the pan is immersed with water. Close the lid completely and
press the switch to start cooking.
3. When the water boils, the cooker will blow off steam. When you see the steam, open the lid, and press the brim of the pan to
completely touch the bottom of the pan to the cast heater. Check the water bubbling condition.
4.3. Steaming Test
After that, place two or three sheets of tissue paper (gauze) into the pan in such a way that the sheets are spread over the bottom
of the pan, then leave the cooker on without closing the lid.
*If the unit fails the switching timing test, check for poor contact between the inner pan and the pan sensor. If necessary, remove
any dirt deposit from between them, or replace the inner pan and/or the pan sensor.
4.4. Keep Warm Test
1. Place a mercury thermometer between urethane foam blocks. (Urethane foam blocks (ASN-300) and the thermometer (ASN-
150H) are supplied as spare parts.)
2. Place the urethane foam blocks holding the thermometer in the center of the bottom of the pan, and allow the cooker to run in
the Keep Warm process.
3. More than one hour later, open the lid and read the temperature within 10 seconds.
• If it is within 65°C ~ 78°C, then considered as normal.
• If the waring temperature is out of this range, check wether there is any dirt of foreign material stuck on the pan sensor or
bottom of the pan, if so, please remove them.
See the right figures:
• Water bubbles appear at three areas and are distributed
evenly around the circle ------------- Acceptable
• Water bubbles appear are distributed unevenly and not
around the circle ---------------------- Unacceptable
• The unacceptable result is possibly due to incomplete con-
tact of bottom of pan and the cast heater. So, please check
the heater surface for foreign material and remove them or
replace the defective part (pan or cast heater).
1. Be sure to fully open the lid to protect the plastic
parts from thermal distortion caused by steam.
2. Make holes in the tissue paper (or gauze), as shown,
so that it will not float up during steaming.

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5 Disassembly and Assembly Instructions
5.1. Replacing the switch assembly.
1 Remove the base.
• Place a rubber pad or similar thing under the rice cooker to prevent
damage, and open the lid of the rice cooker, and place the bottom of
the rice cooker upward, as shown in the diagram right.
• Pull out the power cord.
• Remove the fixing screws of the underframe (on the side) and those
at the bottom (on the underside).
• As shown in the diagram, gently pry at the slot of the underframe
edge with a slotted screwdriver, to remove the base.
• Disassemble the wires of the power socket.
Note:
• Do not remove the base by tapping it with a screwdriver, otherwise
the screwdriver contacted parts will be damaged. You must use the
above method.
• Upon pulling out connectors and similar things, just directly pull them
outwards. Pulling them out in different directions will impose
pressure on the components connected to them, to cause damages
to the components.
• Upon pulling out the fastening terminals at the chuck, please press
them down in the direction of the arrow, while pulling the lock catch
outward. Press them down in the direction indicated by the arrow,
otherwise you will not be able to pull out the terminals.
2 Disconnect the temperature limiter from the connecting rod.
• Gently bend the sheet at the end of the temperature limiter as shown
in the diagram, and fold it into the slot shape at the junction of the
connecting rod.
• Separate the temperature limiter from the connecting rod slot.

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3 Remove the bracket
• Remove the wiring on the switch assembly.
• Remove the fixing screws (2 pcs) for the connecting rod bracket.
• Push the bracket towards the temperature limiter, to remove the
bracket.
4 Remove the switch assembly.
• Remove the fixing screws of the control baseplate.
• Push the control baseplate upward along the body assembly, to
remove the switch assembly.
5 Assembly the switch assembly.
• Conduct assembly after control switch assembly replacement as per the disassembly steps in a reversed way.
Note:
• For wiring, refer to Schematic Diagram on P. 4.

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5.2. Replacing the outer lid.
1 Remove the water collecting cup.
• Remove the water collecting cup directly.
2 Remove the hinge cover.
• Remove the fixing screws for the hinge cover.
• Remove the hinge cover using a screwdriver, as shown in the dia-
gram.
3 Remove the outer lid.
• Take out the fixed pin for fixing the outer lid. (2 pieces)
• Gently take out the outer lid.
• Push the bracket towards the temperature limiter, to remove the
bracket.
4 About assembly.
• Conduct assembly after outer lid replacement as per the disassembly steps in a reversed way.

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5.3. Replacing the body assembly.
5.4. Replacing the heating plate.
1 Remove the hinge cover.
• Disassemble the hinge cover by referring to Step (1-2) as shown in 5.2.
2 Remove the switch assembly.
• Remove the fixing screws for the hinge cover.
• Disassemble the switch assembly by referring to Step (1-4) as shown in 5.1.
3 Remove the Body Assembly.
• Use force directly upward to take out the Body Assembly.
1 Remove the base.
• Disassemble the base by referring to Step (1) as shown in 5.1.
2 Remove the heating plate
• Disassemble the connection to the heating plate.
• Remove the fixing screws from the heating plate.
• Remove the heating plate from the protective frame.
3 About assembly
• Conduct assembly after heating plate replacement as per the disassembly steps in a reversed way.
Note:
• For wiring, refer to Schematic Diagram on P. 4.
• Please wear gloves when assembling a new heating plate, so as not to damage or containate the surface of the the
heating plate.

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5.5. Replacing the temperature limiter.
1 Remove the base.
• Disassemble the base by referring to Step (1) as shown in 5.1.
2 Separate the temperature limiter from the switch assembly.
• Gently bend the sheet connected to the switch assembly as shown
in the diagram, and fold it into the slot shape at the connection of the
switch assembly.
• Separate the Temperature limiter from the connecting rod slot.
3 Remove the Temperature limiter
• Straighten the claws (3), as shown in the diagram right and take out
the temperature limiter.
Note
• Do not deform the supporting spring when disassembly.
4 About assembly
• Conduct assembly after temperature limiter replacement as per the disassembly steps in a reversed way.
Note:
• Do not scratch the surface of the temperature limiter when assembly.
• Do not make the supporting spring tilting and deformed when assembly.

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5.6. Replacing the thermal fuse.
1 Remove the base, body assembly.
• Disassemble the base by referring to Step (1) as shown in 5.1.
• Refer to the method of replacing the body assembly to remove the body assembly.
2 Disassemble the connectiong between the thermal fuse and the heating plate
• Disassemble the connection between the thermal fuse and the heat-
ing plate.
3 Remove the temperature fuse holder, and take out the thermal fuse
• Remove the fixing screws from the theral fuse holder, peel off the
aluminum foil tape, and remove the holder and the thermal fuse.
• Directly take out the thermal fuse.
4 Reassembly
• Conduct assembly after thermal fuse replacement as per the disassembly steps in a reversed way.
Note:
• Do not make temperature fuse deformed when assembling.
• Do not make temperature fuse tilting when assembling.
• Do not damage the lead, insulating sheet, etc. when mounting the thermal fuse on the holder.

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6 Exploded View and Replacement Parts List
6.1. Exploded View

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6.2. Packing View

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6.3. Replacement Part List
Important safety notice:
Components identified by mark have special characteristics important for safety.
When replacing any of these components, use only manufacturer’s specified parts.
6.3.1. Part List
Safety Ref.
No.
Part No. Part Name & Description Qty Remarks
1 3100790040 STEAM VALVE ASSY 1 SR-JP185SSK/SR-JP185WSH/SR-JP185WSK/SR-JP185WSR/
SR-JP185WSW
1 3100790041 STEAM VALVE ASSY 1 SR-JP185SBSR/SR-JP185TSH/SR-JP185TSK
1 3100790061 STEAM VALVE ASSY 1 SR-JP185SWVA/SR-JP185WVA
2 3100160299 OUTER LID ASSY 1 SR-JP185SSK/SR-JP185WSH/SR-JP185WSK/SR-JP185WSW
2 3100160303 OUTER LID ASSY 1 SR-JP185TSH/SR-JP185TSK
2 3100160304 OUTER LID ASSY 1 SR-JP185SBSR
2 3100160305 OUTER LID ASSY 1 SR-JP185WSR
2 3100160313 OUTER LID ASSY 1 SR-JP185SWVA/SR-JP185WVA
3 2300160046 INNER LID ASSY 1
4 3100200031 STEAM BASKET 1
5 2300030739 INNER PAN 1
6 3100050253 BOTTOM PLATE ASSY 1 SR-JP185SSK/SR-JP185WSH/SR-JP185WSK/SR-JP185WSR/
SR-JP185WSW
6 3100050254 BOTTOM PLATE ASSY 1 SR-JP185SBSR/SR-JP185TSH/SR-JP185TSK
6 3100050289 BOTTOM PLATE ASSY 1 SR-JP185SWVA/SR-JP185WVA
7 1200070226 SWITCH LEVER ASSY 1 SR-JP185SBSR/SR-JP185TSH/SR-JP185TSK
7 1200070227 SWITCH LEVER ASSY 1 SR-JP185SSK/SR-JP185WSH/SR-JP185WSK/SR-JP185WSR/
SR-JP185WSW
7 1200070237 SWITCH LEVER ASSY 1 SR-JP185SWVA/SR-JP185WVA
8 3100271076 SWITCH PANEL ASSY 1 SR-JP185SBSR
8 3100271077 SWITCH PANEL ASSY 1 SR-JP185WSR
8 3100271078 SWITCH PANEL ASSY 1 SR-JP185SSK/SR-JP185WSH/SR-JP185WSK/SR-JP185WSW
8 3100271079 SWITCH PANEL ASSY 1 SR-JP185TSK
8 3100271083 SWITCH PANEL ASSY 1 SR-JP185TSH
8 3100271093 SWITCH PANEL ASSY 1 SR-JP185SWVA/SR-JP185WVA
9 2300131479 BODY ASSY 1 SR-JP185WSH/SR-JP185WSK/SR-JP185WSW
9 2300131483 BODY ASSY 1 SR-JP185SSK
9 2300131488 BODY ASSY 1 SR-JP185SBSR
9 2300131489 BODY ASSY 1 SR-JP185WSR
9 2300131490 BODY ASSY 1 SR-JP185TSH/SR-JP185TSK
9 2300131500 BODY ASSY 1 SR-JP185SWVA
9 2300131501 BODY ASSY 1 SR-JP185WVA
10 2300150315 PROTECTING FRAME ASSY 1 SR-JP185SBSR/SR-JP185WSR
10 2300150316 PROTECTING FRAME ASSY 1 SR-JP185SSK/SR-JP185TSK/SR-JP185WSK
10 2300150321 PROTECTING FRAME ASSY 1 SR-JP185TSH/SR-JP185WSH
10 2300150323 PROTECTING FRAME ASSY 1 SR-JP185WSW
10 2300150326 PROTECTING FRAME ASSY 1 SR-JP185SWVA/SR-JP185WVA
11 1200170042 THERMAL FUSE A ASSY 1
12 1200170041 THERMAL FUSE B ASSY 1
13 3100170041 HINGE COVER 1 SR-JP185SSK/SR-JP185WSH/SR-JP185WSK/SR-JP185WSR/
SR-JP185WSW
13 3100170042 HINGE COVER 1 SR-JP185SBSR/SR-JP185TSH/SR-JP185TSK
13 3100170047 HINGE COVER 1 SR-JP185SWVA/SR-JP185WVA
14 3100180029 DEW COLLECTOR 1
15 5100160448 DECORATIVE PANEL 1 SR-JP185SBSR/SR-JP185TSH/SR-JP185TSK
15 5100160458 DECORATIVE PANEL 1 SR-JP185SSK/SR-JP185SWVA/SR-JP185WSH/SR-JP185WSK/
SR-JP185WSR/SR-JP185WSW/SR-JP185WVA
16 1200100005 INLET 1 SR-JP185SWVA/SR-JP185WVA
16 1200100048 INLET 1
17 3100330012 RICE SCOOP 1
18 3100320003 MEASUREMENT CUP 1
19 1200010999 POWER CORD ASSY 1 SR-JP185SSK/SR-JP185TSK/SR-JP185WSK
19 1200011001 POWER CORD ASSY 1 SR-JP185SWVA/SR-JP185WVA
19 1200011003 POWER CORD ASSY 1 SR-JP185WSW
19 1200011004 POWER CORD ASSY 1 SR-JP185TSH/SR-JP185WSH
19 1200011011 POWER CORD ASSY 1 SR-JP185SBSR/SR-JP185WSR
20 3100250235 UPPER FRAME ASSY 1
20 3100250237 UPPER FRAME ASSY 1 SR-JP185SBSR/SR-JP185TSH/SR-JP185TSK
21 2100040063 HINGE SHAFT 2
22 1200150033 THERMOSTAT 1
23 1100000679 CAST HEATER ASSY 1 SR-JP185SBSR/SR-JP185WSR
23 1100000680 CAST HEATER ASSY 1 SR-JP185SWVA/SR-JP185WVA

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6.3.2. Screws
6.3.3. Packing List
23 1100000681 CAST HEATER ASSY 1 SR-JP185TSH/SR-JP185WSH
23 1100000682 CAST HEATER ASSY 1 SR-JP185SSK/SR-JP185TSK/SR-JP185WSK
23 1100000704 CAST HEATER ASSY 1 SR-JP185WSW
24 1100010161 KEEP WARM HEATER 1 SR-JP185SBSR/SR-JP185WSR
24 1100010185 KEEP WARM HEATER 1 SR-JP185TSH/SR-JP185WSH
24 1100010193 KEEP WARM HEATER 1 SR-JP185WSW
24 1100010181 KEEP WARM HEATER 1 SR-JP185SWVA/SR-JP185WVA
24 1100010184 KEEP WARM HEATER 1 SR-JP185SSK/SR-JP185TSK/SR-JP185WSK
Safety Ref.
No.
Part No. Part Name & Description Qty Remarks
A 2100000222 SCREW ST4X8FT 7 SR-JP185SBSR (OUTER LID ASSY)
A 2100000222 SCREW ST4X8FT 6 (OUTER LID ASSY)
B 2100070003 SCREW SET M4X8 2
C 2100000222 SCREW ST4X8FT 1
D 2100000097 SCREW M4X10 1 SR-JP185SBSR/SR-JP185WSR/SR-JP185TSH/SR-JP185WSH/SR-
JP185WSW/SR-JP185SSK/SR-JP185TSK/SR-JP185WSK
E 2100000390 SCREW XTN4X8FFJ 2
F 2100000207 SCREW ST3X6C 1
G 2100000299 SCREW ST4X14FT 1
H 2100030048 WASHER 4 1 SR-JP185SBSR/SR-JP185WSR/SR-JP185TSH/SR-JP185WSH/SR-
JP185WSW/SR-JP185SSK/SR-JP185TSK/SR-JP185WSK
I 2100070046 SCREW SET XTN4X8FFJ 2
J 2100000391 SCREW M4X30 1
K 2100000393 SCREW XTN4X5FFJ 2
K 2100000393 SCREW XTN4X5FFJ 4 SR-JP185WSR/SR-JP185SWVA
L 2100030009 SPRING WASHER 4 2
L 2100030009 SPRING WASHER 4 SR-JP185WSR/SR-JP185SWVA
Safety Ref.
No.
Part No. Part Name & Description Qty Remarks
P1 5000041542 PACKING BOX 1 SR-JP185SBSR
P1 5000041543 PACKING BOX 1 SR-JP185WVA/SR-JP185SWVA
P1 5000041545 PACKING BOX 1 SR-JP185TSH
P1 5000041545 PACKING BOX 1 SR-JP185WSH/SR-JP185WSW
P1 5000041574 PACKING BOX 1 SR-JP185WSR/SR-JP185SSK/SR-JP185TSK/SR-JP185WSK
P2 5400020307 LOWER PAD 1
P3 5400020306 UPPER PAD 1
P4 5200001448 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 SR-JP185SBSR/SR-JP185WSR
P4 5200001500 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 SR-JP185TSH/SR-JP185WSH/SR-JP185WSW/SR-JP185SSK/SR-
JP185TSK/SR-JP185WSK
P4 5200001502 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 SR-JP185WSW-MN
P4 5200001501 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 SR-JP185WVA/SR-JP185SWVA
Safety Ref.
No.
Part No. Part Name & Description Qty Remarks