Panasonic SR-TP184 User manual

Contents
Safety Precautions .................................................................................. 2-3
Usage Precautions ......................................................................................4
Parts Identification.......................................................................................5
How to Use (Rice Cooking) .........................................................................6
To Keep Cooked Rice Warm and Tasty......................................................7
How to Steam Food (Using the Steaming Basket)......................................8
How to Use (Porridge Cooking)...................................................................9
How to Clean.............................................................................................10
Troubleshooting.........................................................................................11
Specifications ............................................................................................11
• Thank you very much for purchasing Panasonic product.
• This product is intended for household use only.
• Please read these instructions carefully and follow safety precautions when using this product.
• Before using this product, please give your special attention to “Safety Precautions”
(Page 2~3)
Model No. : SR-TP184
SR-TP184
NZ
Operating Instructions
Electric Rice Cooker Household Use
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Safety Precautions Must be followed!
In order to prevent accidents or injury to the user, other people, and damage to property, please follow the
instructions below.
The rust prevention paper located between the pan and the heating plate must be removed before using.
The following chart indicates the degree of damage caused by wrong operation.
WARNING: Indicates hazard that may cause death or severe injury.
CAUTION: Indicates hazard that may cause human injuries or property
damage.
Classification of instructions that need to be strictly followed uses the following symbols to distinguish the
instruction types.
These symbols mean prohibition.
These symbols indicate requirement that must be followed.
Plug in tightly.
(Improper plugging
may cause electrical
shock or fire due to heat
generation.)
Do not use a damage plug or warped
outlet.
Do not plug or unplug the rice
cooker with wet hands.
Prohibited
(It may cause electrical
shock.)
Do not place your hands or face
over or near the steam cap.
(To avoid injuries from burn hazard.)
Do not damage the power cord or
power plug.
Prohibited
The following are extremely
prohibited:
Disassembling, placing near a
hot surface, bending, twisting,
pulling, placing heavy objects
on top or tying in a bundle.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacturer or its
service agent.
Do not insert metal objects such
as pins and needles, or any other
foreign objects in the exhaust
outlets, or any other portion of the
unit.
Prohibited
Especially clip, wire or any
metal objects.
(It may result in electrocution
or malfunction.)
Clean the power plug regularly.
A soiled power plug may
cause insufficient insulation
and due to moisture, dirt or
dust, may result in fire.
Unplug the power plug, and wipe with
the clean cloth.
Do not operate the rice cooker
with a damaged power cord or
power plug.
Prohibited
(It may result in electrical
shock or fire.)
Make sure the voltage supplying
to the unit is the same as your
local supply.
(It may cause electrical
shock or fire.)
Do not use the rice cooker if
the power cord or power plug is
damaged or the power plug is loosely
connected to the power outlet.
Prohibited
(It may result in electric
shock, short circuit or fire)
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 use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
WARNING
Do not touch
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Safety Precautions Must be followed!
Close supervision is necessary
when the rice cooker is used
by or near children or persons
handicapped in any manner.
(It may result in burning
injuries)
Do not immerse the rice cooker in
water or other liquids.
(It may result in electrical
shock.)
Prohibited
If water leaks inside the rice
cooker, please consult
your nearest retailer or
service center.
Do not attempt to disassemble
any of the part or repair them by
yourself.
(It may result in electrical
shock or fire.)
The rice cooker must
be repaired only by the
authorized service center.
Do not disassemble.
Do not operate the rice cooker
near water or fire and do not put
the pan directly onto an open flame.
Prohibited (It may result in electrical shock or fire.)
The rice cooker becomes hot when in use, especially
the pan and lid heating plate.
Do not directly touch
them with your hands.
Do not touch (This may result in burn injuries.)
Make sure the rice cooker is
completely cool before touching
or cleaning it.
(To avoid injuries from
being burnt.)
Do not place the rice cooker on an
unstable surface, carpet, plastic
table cloth or other object that
cannot resist high temperature.
Prohibited
(It may be overturned during
use and cause a fire.)
Do not press on the outer lid
release button when the rice
cooker is being carried or moved.
Do not touch
(If the outer lid is
accidentally opened,
it may result in burning
injuries.)
Be sure to grasp the power
plug itself to disconnect it.
Do not pull the cord.
(Also firmly grasp the
rice cooker body before
unplugging it.)
(It may result in electrical
shock or electrocution.)
Do not substitute the pan with other
containers.
Prohibited
(It may result in higher
temperature and burning
injuries.)
Always disconnect the rice cooker
from the power supply outlet
before taking the pan out or when
the rice cooker is not in use.
Unplug
(It may result in electrical
shock.)
Do not place the rice cooker near a wall or furniture.
Prohibited
(The steam may result in color changes or
deformation of any objects.)
Always place it 30 cm or more away from
the wall and furniture. Watch out the steam
coming off the rice cooker.
Do not use other than the provided power cord and do
not use the power cord for other appliances.
Prohibited
(It may result in electrical shock or fire.)
WARNING
CAUTION
Do not
touch the
pan.
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How to Avoid Damaging Your Rice Cooker.
Do not cover the outer lid with a cloth.
The outer lid may deform, crack or discolor and result in malfunction.
Do not place the rice cooker in direct sunlight.
Do not use the pan directly on an open flame, electric burner or in a heated oven.
Always keep the surface of the pan and the heating plate clean and dry.
Failure to do so may result in product malfunction.
Foreign matter
Heating Plate
Thermostat
Do not put ingredients directly into the body of the cooker without placing them into the pan first.
Any foreign matter placed onto the heating plate may result in product malfunction.
Do not continually hold down a switch button.
Avoiding Damage to the Pan.
Do not leave the rice scoop or any other
objects inside the pan.
The pan should be cleaned immediately after
cooking with seasonings or condiments.
Do not use the pan as a mixing bowl.
Do not use metal utensils that can scratch or
crack the pan.
Do not tap or rub the inner surface of the pan.
Clean only with a soft cloth or sponge.
(Do not use any abrasive cleaning cloths or pads.)
Usage Precautions
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Pan
Outer Lid
Rice
Cooker
Socket
Heating
Plate
Outer Lid
Release
Button
Thermostat
Body
Thermostat
for Porridge
Parts Identification
Power Cord
Connector Plug
Cord
Accessories
Measuring Cup
(Approx. 180 mL)
(1 pc)
Rice Scoop
(1 pc)
Steaming
Basket
(1 pc)
Porridge Scoop
(1 pc)
Scoop Holder
Steam Cap (Smart Cap)
Remove and wash after
every use. See “How to
Clean” (page 10).
Steam cap
Valve holder
Condensate Collector
Hold the sides and
remove/install in the
direction of the arrows.
Remove and empty the
condensate collector after
every use.
SR-TP184
Select Switch
Cooking Indicator
Keep Warm Indicator
Switch Button
Control Panel Display
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How to Use (Rice Cooking)
1. Measure rice with the measuring cup provided (refer to the
specifications table on page 11). Wash the rice in a separate
bowl until water is relatively clear.
Bowl
Correct Incorrect
2. Put the washed rice into the pan. Add water according to the
water level indicator on the pan. For example, when cooking
5 cups of rice, pour in water until the water reaches water level
indicator “5”.
The water level indicator in the pan is for your
reference. You can adjust the amount of water
to suit your personal preference. Ensure that
you level the rice evenly after adding the water.
3. Place the pan into the body. Make sure that the pan is directly in contact with heating
plate by turning it slightly to the right and to the left until it sits properly.
NOTE: If the outer surface of the pan is wet, it may cause a crackling noise as
the rice cooker heats up. This may damage the rice cooker, ensure that
the pan is dry before placing the pan into the body.
4. Close the outer lid until it clicks.
Please make sure that the steam cap is properly attached.
NOTE: If the outer lid is not closed securely, the cooking efficiency will be
affected.
5. Attach the connector to the rice cooker socket and plug to the
power supply source.
NOTE: Do not plug the power cable into the unit until
you are ready to begin the cooking process.
6. Press the select switch to ‘Rice’ and switch on the power supply source.
The keeping warm indicator will light up when power supply source is ‘ON’.
To start cooking, press the switch button down.
The Cooking Indicator light will illuminate, indicating that the cooking
process has begun.
NOTE: • If the Pan is not placed in the body correctly, the switch
button will not work when pressed.
• Be aware of the hot steam venting from the steam cap
on top of the outer lid during the cooking process.
• Do not cover the outer lid with anything during the
cooking process and during the keep warm process.
This will lead to discoloration or deformation of the lid.
7. When the cooking is complete, the switch button will pop up. The cooking indicator light will go out and the keep
warm indicator light will illuminate to indicate that the unit has switched to keep warm mode.
The outer lid should remain closed even after the cooking process is complete for at least 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, mix the rice well with the rice scoop and allow any steam to escape.
NOTE: • After the cooking process is complete, the unit will switch to keep
warm mode automatically and remain in keep warm mode until
disconnected from the mains power.
• Open the outer lid slowly as to avoid water dripping out from the
outer lid.
• Do not move the switch button to the cooking position during the
keep warm process.
• Do not keep the unit in the keep warm mode for more than 5 hours.
• Do not close the outer lid with the rice sticking to the rim of the pan.
It will reduce the effectiveness of the keep warm operation.
8. When you do not wish to keep warm, switch off the power supply source and unplug.
SR-TP184
Plug
Connector
SR-TP184
SR-TP184
SR-TP184
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To Keep Cooked Rice Warm and Tasty
• For better cooking performance and to avoid burnt rice on the bottom of the pan, a minimum of 3 cups of
rice should be cooked.
• Rinse the rice until it becomes relatively clear.
• After the rice has been steamed and warmed, scoop and mix the rice gently.
• Do not leave the rice scoop inside the pan.
• Do not warm the rice for more than 5 hours. (It may result in color change and bad smell.)
• Do not use the rice cooker to warm other kinds of food.
• Do not warm cold rice.
Note:
Variations in the room temperature may cause the rice to discolor and lose its fresh smell.
Unplug the rice cooker when it is not used.
Clean the condensate collector by pouring out the water and cleaning after each use.
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How to Steam Food (Using the Steaming Basket)
1. With the measuring cup provided, put 2 cups of water into the pan.
2. Place the steaming basket into the pan.
3. Place the pan into the body.
Place food into the steaming basket. (Place the food in separate dish if required)
NOTE: If the outer surface of the pan is wet, it may cause a crackling
noise as the rice cooker heats up. This may damage the rice
cooker, ensure that the pan is dry before placing the pan into
the body.
4. Close the outer lid until it clicks.
Please make sure that the steam cap is properly attached.
Attach the connector to the rice cooker socket and plug to the
power supply source. Press the switch button to cooking
function. The cooking indicator will light up.
NOTE: • If outer lid is not securely closed, steaming
efficiency will be affected.
• Do not plug the power cable into the unit until
you are ready to begin the cooking process.
• If the Pan is not placed in the body correctly,
the switch button will not work when pressed.
• Press the select switch to ‘Rice’ before
pressing the switch button to cooking function.
5. The required steaming period must be manually judged by checking the condition of the food during the cooking
process from time to time.
* This rice cooker will automatically switch to keeping warm when the water inside the pan becomes empty.
* Open the outer lid slowly to avoid water dripping out from the outer lid.
6. When steaming is completed, turn off the rice cooker by switching off the
power supply source and unplug,
• The keeping warm function continues until the power supply source is
switched off.
7. Take the food out, followed by steaming basket, and finally pour out the water from the pan.
Steaming Basket
Water
Connector Plug
Remarks
Beware of steam coming from the steam cap before you open the outer lid.
When the unit is used to cook rice and steam food at the same time, do not cook more than 5 cups of rice and
do not open the outer lid until the rice is cooked.
(It is better to select a food that has a steaming time that is equal to the amount of rice you are cooking.)
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How to Use (Porridge Cooking)
1. Measure the rice/oats with the measuring cup provided (refer to the specification table below).
If using rice, wash in a separate bowl until the water is relatively clear.
2. Put the washed rice or oats into the pan. Add water.
Servings 4–5 persons 4–5 persons
Rice/Oat quantity 1 cup* rice 2 cups* oats
Water quantity 10 cups* 4 cups*
Cooking time 2-4 hours 20-40 minutes
*For porridge cooking, rice and water must be measured using the provided measuring cup.
Do not measure the water quantity by using the the water level indicator on the rice pan.
The above table is for reference only, adjust the amount of water to your personal preference.
3. Place the pan into the body. Make sure that the pan is directly in
contact with the heating plate by turning it slightly to the right and to
the left until it sits properly.
NOTE: If the outer surface of the pan is wet, it may cause a crackling noise
as the rice cooker heats up.
This may damage the rice cooker, ensure that the pan is dry before
placing the pan into the body.
4. Close the outer lid until it clicks.
Please make sure that the steam cap is properly attached.
NOTE: If the outer lid is not closed securely, the porridge cooking efficiency
will be affected.
5. Attach the connector to the rice cooker socket and plug to the
power supply source.
NOTE: Do not plug the power cable into the unit until
you are ready to begin the cooking process.
6. Press the select switch to ‘Porridge’ position, the keep warm indicator will illuminate. To begin cooking, press the
switch button down. The cooking indicator will illuminate indicating that the cooking process has begun.
NOTE: The porridge will continue cooking until the power supply is SWITCHED OFF MANUALLY.
If the select switch is in the ‘Rice’ position when cooking porridge, water may overflow from the
steam cap.
Bowl
Connector Plug
SR-TP184
SR-TP184
SR-TP184
SR-TP184
Correct Incorrect
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How to Clean
Body / Outer Lid /
Upper Rim
• Wipe with a damp cloth.
Heating Plate / Thermostat
/ Thermostat for Porridge
If an object has stuck on the
heating plate, lightly polish it
off using fine sand paper
(of about 600 grit) / steel wool.
Then wipe with a damp cloth.
How to assemble the
steam cap
1. Insert the valve holder into the
steam cap by aligning arrow mark
of the valve holder Awith the
steam cap Band turn it clockwise
until it sets properly.
2. Put the steam cap into the hole of
the outer lid.
Pan
Wash with a dish washing
detergent and soft cloth.
Wipe off any moisture on the
outside.
• Clean after every use.
• Ensure that the rice cooker has cooled down and disconnected from mains power before cleaning.
• DO NOT use objects such as benzene, thinner, cleansing powder or metal scrubbers.
Accessories
Wash with sponge and dish washing detergent after use.
Steaming
Basket
Measuring
Cup
Rice Scoop Porridge Scoop
Condensate Collector
Remove and clean after every use.
Steam Cap
How to remove and clean
1. Pull off the steam
cap to remove it as
shown in the figure.
2. Remove the valve holder by
turning it counterclockwise. Wash
and wipe with a damp cloth.
DO NOT remove
the rubber gasket
3. Wipe the inside of the hole and
heating plate with a damp cloth.
Hole Lid
Heating
Plate
• Please wipe out after each use.
• DO NOT remove the steam cap
when the rice cooker is in use.
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Troubleshooting
Description Rice cooking problem Warming problem
No electrical power Unusual noise
Possible causes
Rice is hard Rice is halfcooked Rice is too soft Water over flowing Rice on the bottom is scorched. Rice smells bad Rice changes colour Rice is too dry
Improper proportion of rice and water ●●●●●
No electrical power. Unplug and check the circuit breaker. If there is no problem at the breaker, take the rice cooker to the nearest service center. Noise occurs if there is some water between the pan and heating plate. This may cause damage to the heating plate.
Rinsed rice inadequately ●●●●
Scratches on the pan ●● ●
Rice cooked with oil ●● ●●●
Rice is not fluffed after done ●●●
Rice was kept warm more than
5 hours or amount of rice being kept
warm is too small
●●●
Foreign matters stuck on the bottom
of the pan ●
Foreign matters stuck between the
pan and heating plate ●●● ●●●
Warm the leftover cooked rice ●
Not closing the outer lid firmly ●●
Wash the pan inadequately ●●
Unplug of switch off ●●
Warm being made with the scoop in it ●
Select switch not in correct position ●●●
Specifications
Model No. SR-TP184
Power supply 240V 50Hz
Power
consumed
During cooking 750W
During warming 33.3W
Capacity (Rice Cooking) 0.54-1.8L (3-10 cup)
Capacity (Porridge) 0.18L (1 cup)
Net weight (approx.) 3.1kg
Accessories Rice scoop, Porridge scoop, Measuring cup, Steaming basket
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RZ19ZZ01
T0315-0
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