Panasonic SRTE15PW - RICE COOKER/STEAMER User manual

Panasonic.
Electric Rice Cooker/Steamer
Olla electrica para cocer arroz y conservarlo caliente
Operating Instructions
Operacion Instrucciones
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SR-TE15PW/SR-TE15PS
Contents Contenidos
Important safeguards | Salvaguardias Importantes 10
Cautions 2 CAuciones .. se 11
Parts Idaniification 3 identilicatión de pares 12
How to cook. ces ety) à Camo Cocinar ES: pss 13
To Keep Cooked Rice Warm and Tasty 5 Mantener Cabente y Sabroso el Arn? Cocdo. 14
How to Steam Foor Cómo cocer af vaper alimentos
(Hang (he Steaming rack... como rr G (Usando el Placa de vapor)... 18
How to Clear bis reek E |.
Troubleshooting: —— ¿corra cisieerer 8 Localización de avaris. ae 7
Specifications. a Especiticaciones. 16
Bolore operating this unit,
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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. Jo protect against electrical hazards do not immerse cord, plugs,
and 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 to
cool 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.
14. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is intended for household use.
NOTE
A. A short power-supply cord (or cord set) is to be 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 eletrical 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.
lf the plug dose not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug,
if it still dose not fit, contact a qualifies electrician.
Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
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Cautions
Be sure to observe the following to prevent = Set the unit on a stable surface.
malfunction that may cause an accident: DO NOT expose to water, high humidity, or heat [E
sources. DO NOT use the pan directly on an a
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= DO NOT use this rice cooker for any purpose pa uy
other than cooking rice.
= Measure the quantity of rice and water according
to the Operating Instructions.
e Clean the rice cooker, particularly the dew
u Be sure to keep the unit out of the reach of children,
collector, after use.
especially when cooking rice.
= Keep holes that drain into the dew collector a DO NOT tilt the rice-cooker on its edge or place it
clean and free of debris. upside down with its power supply plug connected,
as this may cause damage. When tilting or placing
æ Plug into a properly wired wall outlet. Before you the rice-cooker upside down, make sure to
plug it in, make sure the voltage of the unit is the disconnect the power supply plug.
Same as your local supply.
= The pan must not be filled above the
a DO NOT immerse the unit in water. “ MAXIMUM LEVEL ”.
s The lid must be closed tightly in the tatched position
at all times during cooking. (i.e. The unit must not be
operated with the lid opened.)
a DO NOT cover the lid with a cloth. The tid may
deform or change color.
a The paper located between the pan and the
heating plate must be removed before use.
s After plugging in, press the switch on immediately.
Cooking with the switch in Keep Warm position will
cause low heat cooking and this will not cook the
rice properly. : « DO NOT damage the power cord and do not
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a The unit becomes hot when in use. DO NOT touch Avoid damage to the power cord. Never attempt to
the lid with your hand, and do not place your face customize the cord. Keep the cord away from high
or hand directly over the steam coming temperatures. Avoid unnecessary bending, twisting
from the cooker. and pulling on the cord. Never place heavy objects
on the cord or attempt to tie it up. Using a damaged
= Always keep the outside bottom of the pan and the POwer cord can lead to electrical shock, shorting
heating plate clean and dry. Any foreign matter or fire.
between them will cause the unit to malfunction. e Consult your nearest sales dealer for repair of the
electrical cord or power plug.
" Ensure that the plug fits all the way into the outlet.
Partially plugged-in cords may cause electric hazard.
2 CAUTION
Pull the power plug as shown
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Parts Identification
Dew collector
s Hold the sides and remove/install in the
direction of the arrows.
" Remove and empty the dew collector after
every use.
Steam cap
= Remove and clean after every use.
See “ How to Clean.”
(page.7)
Steam cap
Ez Valve holder
“Rice Cook/Steam” lamp
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“Keep
Warm”
lamp
Switch
Accessories
Measuring cup Rice scoop Steaming rack
(Approx. 180ml)
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How to Cook
a Do not rinse rice in the rice
cooker pan. Non-stick coating
may be damaged.
Measure rice with the measuring cup provided.
Rinse rice in a separate bowl until
the water becomes relatively ciear.
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e.g. For 6 cups rice, add water to LEVEL INDICATOR 6, your personal taste.
LEVEL INDICATOR s Soak rice in water at least
MAXIMUM
LEVEL
for
30
minutes.
Do not cook with more than this leve!
of water.
a Wipe the surface of the pan
before use. If it is wet, it may
cause noise while cooking.
It may damage the unit, if any
foreign matter is on it.
Set the steam cap onto the outer lid.
Place the pan in the body.
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, Place rinsed rice in the pan. Add water. a Adjust the quantity of water to
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e |f outer lid is not securely closed,
cooking will be affected.
2 Do not open the outer lid when
in use.
Close the outer lid.
The lid is locked properly when it clicks.
Plug in. Immediately press the switch. The “Rice Cook/Steam” | a Do not plug in unit until you get
lamp tells you when cooking has started. ready to cook. Otherwise, rice
may be ruined.
a lf the pan is not in the unit,
cooking will not begin.
When rice is done, the switch will move up to the “Keep Warm” | a The “Keep Warm” function
setting. The “Keep Warm” lamp lights up to indicate that the continues until the unit is
“Keep Warm” function is working. unplugged.
After the switch moves up, leave the outer lid closed for at
least 15 minutes to fully steam the rice.

How to Cook
Scoop and mix the rice well
20-30 minutes after cooking is done.
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Unplug the unit if you do not want to keep
the rice warm or when the unit is not in use.
Remove and clean the dew
collector after every use.
To Keep Cooked Rice Warm and Tasty
= Using the Keep Warm function for more than 5 hours may cause discoloration or an odor in the rice.
a |f quantity of rice to be kept warm Is less than 4 bowlfuls (4 cups),
the rice will gradually dry out and lose its flavour.
a Utensils left in the pan during Keep Warm may affect the smell and taste of the rice.

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Put 2 cups of water with the
measuring cup provided, into the pan.
Place steaming rack on the pan.
Set the pan into the body.
Add food.( Place in dish if Required )
Close the outer lid. Set the steam cap onto the outer lid.
The lid is locked properly when it clicks.
Plug in. Immediately press the switch.
The “Rice Cook/Steam” lamp tells you
when cooking has started.
Time the cooking manually.
"Unit will automatically switch to Keep Warm, should
the water evaporate.
Turn off cooker by unplugging.
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Remove foods, then the steaming rack, and finally
pour out any remaining water.
How to Steam Food (Using the Steaming rack)
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o Wipe the surface of the pan
before use. If it is wet, it may
cause noise while cooking. _
It may also damage the unit,
if any foreign matters is on it.
o |f outer lid is not securely closed,
cooking will be affected.
a DO NOT plug in unti! you are
ready to cook.
o |f the pan is not in the unit,
cooking will not begin.
o The “Keep Warm” function
continues until the unit is
unplugged.

How to Clean
E How to remove and clean.
1. Puli off the steam cap to
remove as shown
in the figure.
e Be sure to unplug and carry out these
operations when the unit has cooled down.
e DO NOT use objects such as benzine, thinner,
cleansing powder or metal scrubbers.
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2. Remove the valve holder
Body / Outer lid / Upper rim {
Wipe with a damp cloth.
© DO NOT use a dishwashing
detergent.
right to left.
Wash and wipe with
a damp cloth.
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3. Wipe the inside of the hole with
a damp cloth.
Wash with a dishwashing detergent
and sponge and wipe off.
Please do not remove steam dome
when using rice cooker
@ How to fit steam cap.
1. Insert the valve holder into the
steam cap by setting the tab of
the holder (A) into the slot of the
cap (B) and turn it from left to
right until it seats properly.
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Dew collector
Remove and clean with damp cloth
after every use.
Pan sensor
lf an object has become stuck to the sensor, remove it by
lightly sanding it using fine sandpaper ( of about 4 600 grit ) /
El How to fit steam dome.
(In case it 's accidentally taken off)
Place steam dome into its holder
by inserting steam dome tabs (C)
in to slot (D). Align mark on
dome (1) and mark on
steam cap (2).
Then press
steam dome
into steam cap
until i seats
property (You! li hear the sound "click’).
Note : The steam dome will only fit
one way. Do nat force it in or it
may be damaged.
2. Put the steam cap into the hole
of outer lid.
steel wool. Then wipe with a damp cloth.
Accessories
Steaming rack Measuring cup Rice scoop
Wash with a dishwashing detergent and sponge.
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Troubleshooting
Problems Description Cooking Problems Keep Warm Problems
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Specifications
Model No. SA-TE15PW SR-TE15PS
Power supply 120V AC, 60 Hz
Power at Rice Cook 630 W
consumed 25 W
578 ups (056-150
975" x 1087" x 1075"
(approx.) 248 x 276 x 274 mm
Subs (2819
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