Panasonic SRMM10NS - SPS RICE COOKER/WARM User manual

Panasonic
Electronic Rice Cooker/Warmer
Operating Instructions
SR-MM10NS
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• Thank you very much for purchasing Panasonic Electronic Rice Cooker/Warmer.
Please read carefully the Operating Instructions before use. Keep the Operating
Instructions for future reference.
Contents _
Specifications. ■ . . — 2
Important Safeguards. 3
Precautions. 4
Description of Each Part . 6
Time Adjustment. 8
Preparation for Cooking Rice . 8
How to Cook. 10
Keeping Rice Warm. 11
Reheating. 12
Timer Cooking. 13
Stewing . 14
Steaming . 15
Cleaning and Maintenance. 16
Recipes—. 17
When rice is not cooked well. 20
Troubleshooting.. — 22

Specifications
Model
SR-MM10NS
Power Supply
120 V AC, 50-60 Hz
Power Consumption*
(Approx.) W
Cooking
620
Keep Warm
65 (26* 1 )
Cooking
Capacity
L
White Rice
0.09-1.0 (0.5-5.5 cups)
Sushi
0.18-1.0 (1-5.5 cups)
0.18-0.54(1-3 cups)
Soup
Thick
0.09-0.27 (0.5-1.5 cups)
ESI
0.09-0.18 (0.5-1 cups)
Power Cord Length m
0.9
Weight (Approx.) kg
3.1 kg (6.8 lbs.)
Dimensions
(Approx.) cm
Width
25.1 (9.9")
Depth
32.4 (12.8")
Height
20.3 (396* 2 )
(8.0" (15.6"* 2 ))
*1: Average power consumption when keep warm is stabilized (at room temp. 20 °C)
*2: Height with outer lid opened.
• Power consumption when power is “Off” is approx. 2W.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical hazards do not immerse cord, plug or Rice Cooker, except lid
and pan, in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow cooling before putting on
or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
' malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause hazards.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot
liquids.
12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect,
turn any control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
14. This product is intended for household use.
- NOTE--—
A. A short power-supply cord (or cord set) is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
B. Longer cord set or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in
their use.
C. If a long cord set or extension cord is used,
(1) the marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
(2) if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-
type three-wire cord, and
(3) the longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
This appliance has a polarized plug: (one blade is wider than the other).
As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.

Precautions
A Warning
This symbol indicates information that, if not heeded,
could possibly result in loss'of life or serious injury.-
A Caution
This symbol indicates information that, if not heeded,
could result in injury or property damage.
A Warning
Pull the power plug as
shown.
I Do not plug or unplug ,
the rice cooker with wet
hands.
May result in electrical shock. U
I Do not damage the power
cord or the power plug. ,
{Avoid damage to the power cord. -
Do not attempt to modify the power cord. " / ^
Keep the power cord away from high
temperatures. Avoid unnecessary bending,
twisting and pulling of the power cord. Do not
attempt to tie the power cord in a bundle.)
Using a damaged power cord may result in
electrical shock, shorting, or fire.
• If the power cord or the power plug is
damaged, consult your nearest sales
representative or .service center for repair.
I Be sure to insert the power ^
plug firmly into an electrical
outlet. IE
Improper insertion may result in —'
electrical shock or fire due to
overheating.
• Do not use a damaged plug or a warped
outlet.
Do not let children or those who are
unfamiliar with the
operations operate the (j f
rice cooker. Keep the
rice cooker out of the' C
reach of children. Ar
Children may receive
burns or be injured.
I Do not immerse the unit in water or
expose it to water.
May result in shorting or electrical
shock.
If water enters the main
unit, consult your nearest
sales representative or
service center.
I Remove dust from the power plug
periodically. _o.
Excessive dust on the / 3W/
power plug may reduce/ /7f\ (
insulation due to s / ^
humidity, etc., /X/ \\
resulting in fire.
• Unplug and wipe dust off the power plug with a
dry cloth.
I Do not attempt to modify, disassemble,
or repair the unit. v
May result in fire, electrical \
shock, or injury.
• Consult your nearest sales
representative or service center Bj^
I Do not use the unit at a voltage other
than 120 V AC or the rated voltage of
an electrical outlet or a wiring \
accessory. ^====(^8^/
When connecting a number of _ ^
cords to a single electrical outlet, ^
pay attention to the total wattage. (J)
If the total wattage exceeds the _
rated wattage of an electrical "—'
outlet or an extension cord, fire may be caused due
to overheating.

A Caution
I Do not place your hand or face,
over or near the steam ventjd|
May result in burns.
# Keep children away. Jp-
Steam vent !£=
I Do not use the unit in wet locations or
high temperatures.
May cause electrical shock,
electrical leaks, or fire.
I Do not use the rice cooker on an
unstable surface or a mat easily
affected by heat.
Possible toppiing of the unit may cause injury or
fire.
I Be sure to grasp the power plug when
unplugging.
May cause electrical shock, shorting, or fire.
I Unplug the rice cooker from the
electrical outlet when not in use.
May cause electrical shock, electrical leaks, or
fire due to insulation deterioration.
I Do not touch the metal/v'i^
part on the inside of
the lid during or just
after use. ^ £*5155/
May receive burns.
I Do not place things near the steam
vent.
The part exposed to steam may become deformed.
• When using the rice cooker in a cabinet, etc.,
leave enough to permit steam to escape.
I Do not cover the lid with a cloth.
The lid may become deformed, cracked, or
discolored.
IU % se only the specified pan.
Burns or injury may be received due to
overheating or abnormal operations.
Keep the outside of the pan and the
pan sensor clean and dry.
Bottom and side
/ -v\'
.Pan sensor
Heating plate
Any foreign substance may cause the rice
cooker to malfunction.
I Unplug the rice cooker from the
electrical outlet when the pan is
removed.
I Be sure to hold onto the power plug
when rewinding it to keep from being
hit by the plug.
May receive injury.
I Close the lid when in use.
I Do not use the rice cooker in direct
sunlight.
The rice cooker may malfunction.
To avoid damage to the non-stick coating on the cooking pan.
I Avoid tapping
or scratchingj
the pan. '5
I Do not use
vinegar.
f U Do not put BDo not attempt to c, ean the
spoons or <* ■ pan with scouring powder,vA-? \\
other utensils (CTRgraj*) steel wool, or a nylon A
in the pan. scouring pad. (wartin)
with a sponge.X- J
I Wash the pan immediately after ■ Do not attempt to wash ■ When using a metal tablespoon, be
cooking with any seasoning. rice with a whisk. careful not to damage the coating.

Figure shows SR-MMIONS (1.0 type.)
Part Identification
Outer Lid—
Inner Lid—
Control/
Display Panel-y^pQ Q ' Q
Hook Button .
Moisture
Retaining Cap
\ Power Cord
Power Plug
Control Panel
(Keep Warn!)
voffy
f Steam S!o* Cook BrownRce Sjjd >.
/0\ \
1
/(Start) )
/ VReheaty /
V Quick Soft Regular Sushi J
/ /
(Q Q
1 2 3 4 5 6
Control Panel
1 Keep Warm/Off
Turns the “Keep Warm ’’ ON/OFF, power off, cancels menu or
timer settings.
2 Menu Selects a cooking menu.
3 Hrs Sets hours.
4
Min
Sets minutes and sets the cooking time for “Slow Cook”and “Steam”.
5 Timer
Allows the timer to be set and switches between Timer 1 and Timer 2.
□
Start/Reheat Starts cooking, timer cooking or reheating.
When an invalid key is pressed, four beeps will sound.
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Description of Each Part
LCD/Menu
8 7 6 5
2 13 4
LCD
Displays the cooking menu selected and, depending on the operation status of the cooker, the
current time, Timer 1 or 2, timer-set cooking finishing time, remaining cooking time when the timer
is not engaged, or the time elapsed in keep warm mode.
Select a cooking menu.
Menu
1
Soft
Cooks white rice softer than regular hardness.
2
Quick
Cooks white rice faster than regular cooking by 10 to 20 minutes.
3 Regular
Cooks white rice with regular hardness cooking.
4
Sushi
Cooks white rice so that it is suitable for making sushi.
5 Soup
Cooks soups.
6 Brown Rice
Cooks brown rice.
7 Slow Cook
Used for stewing. Stews meat and vegetables for one to four hours.
8 Steam
Steams fish and vegetables up to 60 minutes.
Water Level
WHITE
RICE SUSHI PORRIDGE
Water Level
Various water levels are provided for various menus. Use the appropriate gauge.
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if the current time is not adjusted correctly, the timer cooking does not work properly. Adjust the time
correctly. The clock works in 24-hour system.
1. Keep either the [Hrs] key or [Min] key pressed until the time indication starts
flashing.
2. Each push of the [Hrs] key advances the time by one hour. Keep the key
pressed, and the hour advances continuously.
3. Similarly, adjust the minute by pushing the [Min] key.
When the correct current time is displayed, release the key. In five seconds the current time indication
stops flashing and stays lighted.
Preparation for Cooking Rice
The amount of rice that can be cooked at one time is different depending on the menu. Refer to the
table below.
1. Measure rice. (Use the measuring cup [approx. 180 ml] supplied.)
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Preparation for Cooking Rice
2. Rinse rice. (Do not use the rice cooker pan. Use a separate bowl).
(1) Rinse the rice quickly with a lot of water and drain the water quickly (as rice initially absorbs
water easily).
(2) Gently rub the rice grains together evenly and quickly.
(3) Rinse the rice with a lot of water and drain the water.
(4) Repeat steps (2) and (3) until the water becomes clear.(Apporx. 3-4 times.)
(3)
3. Ajust water.
Put the rinsed rice into the pan and add water
to the appropriate level (level “1 ”, “2” ••• for one,
two, —, cups of rice, respectively). Figure 3
shows the level for cooking three cups of white
rice.
To measure the water level correctly, place the
pan on a flat surface or check the water level
with both gauges on the pan at the same time.
5. Set the pan in the rice cooker and close
the outer lid.
Be sure to insert the moisture retaining cap.
6. Plug in.
If you start cooking, refer to page 10.
If you use the timer, refer to page 13.
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V
How to Cook
1. Select a menu. Each push of the [Menu] key movesT(or A) from one menu
to another as follows.
“Soft”—“Quick”—“Soft”—‘Regular”—Sushi” — Soup” —Brown Rice” —
“Slow Cook”—“Steam” —“Quick” —“Soft” —..
(Figure shows the menu of ‘Soft” white rice selected.)
2. Press the [Start/Reheat] key.
The [Start/Reheat] lamp lights and cooking starts. The
time until cooking is finished is displayed. For ‘Quick ”,
“Brown Rice” or “Soup”, the current time is displayed
until the remaining cooking time reaches the time shown
on the chart to the right. At that time the display changes
to show the time remaining until cooking is done.
When cooking is finished, two beep sounds are given and the cooker automatically turns to the
"Keep Warm" mode.
fll flllllll Do not keep brown rice or porridge warm as they produce odor, discoloration or
become sticky. Press the [Keep Warm/Off] key to turn OFF the keep warm.
3. Fluff (mix) the rice entirely within 30 minutes after cooking is finished.
The rice is ready to be served.
Cooking time (Approx, in minutes]
Soft
Quick
Regular Sushi Soup Brown Rice
50 29 to 39
43 45
62 to 78 120
Quick
Brown Rice or Soup
9 minutes
13 minutes
10