powerpack PPRC56 User manual

Model: PPRC56
5.6 Litre
Model: PPRC80
80 Litre
COMMERCIAL
RICE COOKER

This appliance possesses the following features: a removable power cable for
convenience; large heating plate to accelerate the heating process; and a non-stick
aluminium inner pot. Its safety features include auto-warm function which
automatically changes from‘COOK’ to ‘WARM’ when the cooking time has expired.
It is light, easy to handle, easy to operate, uses less electricity due to its high energy
efficiency, and provides pots of fragrant rice for many years to come.
PARTS & DESCRIPTION
Lid Handle
Selector
‘WARM’’COOK’Body
LidInner Pot Handle
Spoon Measuring CupHeating element
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ATTENTION :
Read this booklet carefully as it contains important instructions for a safe installation, use and
maintenance.
Important instructions to be kept for future reference.
The following basic precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances:
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Read all instructions before using the appliance.
This appliance must be used only for the purpose it was expressly designed; any use NOT
complying with the instructions contained in the manual is considered inappropriate and
dangerous. The manufacturer is NOT responsible for possible damages caused by the
inappropriate and/or unreasonable use.
The appliance is designed for cooking rice and heating water only. DO NOT cook any other
food other than rice. DO NOT put other liquids into it. Different liquids have different boiling
points, with volatile liquids having boiling points lower than 100°C, the boiling point of water.
This appliance is NOT suitable to be used or stored near heat sources (open flame, ovens,
heaters, stoves, etc.) and/or in an explosive environment (in the presence of flammable
substances such as gas, vapour, mist or dust, in atmospheric conditions when, after ignition,
the combustion is spread in the air). Items containing these substances should never be
placed in the appliance, and never be used to clean the appliance in order to avert the risk of
fire or explosion.
The packing materials (plastic bags, expanded polystyrene, etc.) must be kept out of the
reach of children or disabled persons since they represent potential sources of danger.
The installation/assembly of the appliance will be made in accordance with the indications of
the manufacturer. A wrong procedure may cause damages to persons, animals or objects, for
which the manufacturer cannot be considered responsible.
Before use, check the integrity of the appliance and power cable. In case you are not sure,
contact a qualified person. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a qualified technician in order to avoid a shock hazard.
Before powering the appliance make sure the rating (voltage and frequency) corresponding
to the grid and the socket is suitable for the plug of the appliance, and that the wall socket is
properly grounded.
DO NOT power the appliance using multiple sockets. If possible, avoid the use of adapters
and/or extension cables; if their use is absolutely necessary, use only materials in compliance
with the current safety regulations and according to the electrical parameters of the adapters.
The appliance must NOT be switched on using external timers and/or other remote control
appliances which are not specified in this manual.
Only use original components & accessories provided by the manufacturer. Any non-original
components & accessories NOT recommended by the manufacturer (including, but not
limited to, Inner Pots made by other manufacturer’s or by the same manufacturer but for
other models of the same capacity or otherwise) may cause injuries to persons or damage to
the appliance.
If you are using the appliance for the first time, you should:
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Clean the exterior of the appliance with water & detergent with a non-abrasive sponge.
DO NOT use metal scouring pads.
Place and use the appliance on a flat, horizontal, stable and heat-resistant surface. Holding
the Lid Handle, remove the Lid and add water to reach about 80% the height of the pot.
Again holding the Lid Handle, put back the Lid, attach the power cable to the appliance
and then plug the power cable into the electric mains and switch on. Press the Selector
button downwards. The‘COOK’ Indicator light will illuminate and the heating commences.
Once the water begins to boil, switch off the appliance, unplug the power cable from the
electric mains, followed by the power cable from the appliance. Wait for the water to cool
after boiling. Discard the water. Then the appliance is safe to use.
WARNINGS
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Measure the desired amount of rice with the measuring cup supplied and place the rice in
a clean container (NOT the Inner Pot!) and rinse the rice with water. Then place the rinsed
rice into the Inner Pot and add water.
Level the rice inside the Inner Pot, wipe the exterior of the pot dry and place the Inner Pot
inside the body of the appliance. Place the Lid on the appliance using the Lid Handle, plug
the power cable into the electric mains and press the Selector button downwards.
The ‘COOK’ Indicator light will illuminate and the heating will commence.
When the rice is cooked, the Selector will “pop” up and a “click” sound will be heard.
Simultaneously, the ‘COOK’ Indicator light will be replaced by the‘WARM’ Indicator light.
Scoop the rice out after 15 minutes.
cover the appliance during functioning;
obstruct totally nor partially the Lid;
insert objects or body parts inside the protection cover of the appliance;
add water in excess of the “MAX” mark indicated;
maintain the rice for more than 12 hours in the appliance, even in the ‘WARM’ mode as
bacteria may start to multiply and the rice will also lose its flavor;
switch the appliance on if the pot is dry - however, should the Inner Pot be found empty
during operation, immediately unplug the power cable and add water to avoid dry-boil;
heat the Inner Pot by any other means, e.g. heating directly on a gas stove, as the pot can
be deformed as a result;
leave the appliance unsupervised during operation.
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Make sure to remove any label or protective sheet which may prevent its proper
functioning.
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Plug and unplug the power cable firmly holding it with dry hands. Always unplug the power
cable to avoid overheating and avoid stretching it (DO NOT pull it, tug it or use it to drag the
appliance to which is connected). Before unplugging the appliance, turn the Selector to‘WARM’.
During operation, DO NOT touch the appliance with wet body parts, and it is recommended
to have between you and the standing surface, an isolating element (for example, wearing
shoes with rubber soles).
DO NOT soak the appliance in water or other liquids, wash it under the tap, or let any liquid
flow into the internal casing of the appliance to prevent electric shock. In case of accidental
fall in water, DO NOT try to take it out, but first of all unplug immediately the power cable
from the socket.
Place the appliance at a proper distance from the objects or surrounding walls making sure
that its functioning will NOT cause accidental damages. There should be at least 10 cm of free
space from the back, left & right sides, and the top of the appliance. Never put things on top
of the Lid.
The appliance should NOT be placed on a surface or in the vicinity of objects which can be
damaged by heat, such as carpets or plastics. When using the appliance, the surface that the
appliance is placed upon as well the surface immediately above (e.g. a wooden cabinet above
the appliance), may become very hot. If the appliance is operated on wooden furniture, use a
protective pad to prevent damage to delicate finishes.
Avoid placing the power cable on abrasive or sharp surfaces or in positions where it can be
damaged easily. The cable must NOT be placed under carpets, or covered with throw rugs,
runners or similar. Arrange the cable away from the high traffic area, and where it will NOT be
tripped over.
Always remember to unplug the power cable of the appliance if it is NOT used for a long
period, before storing, cleaning or performing any maintenance operation.
Avoid carrying out operations which are NOT specified in this manual (such as disassembling
and/or altering).
In case of malfunction or anomaly during the functioning, switch off the appliance
immediately, turn off the power and check the cause of the anomaly, if possible, with the
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fill the pot with hot water;
fill water below 50% & beyond 80% of the maximum volume of the Inner Pot;
allow all of the water to be boiled away;
lift up the Lid while heating & ensure that the Lid is tightly closed during heating;
use the appliance to heat oil or melt butter;
add food with its packaging (plastic wrapper, paper, foil, metal can, etc.) still attached
without first removing the packaging;
place any container inside the appliance;
move the appliance whilst the appliance is in operation. Wait until cooking has completed,
the power turned off, then unplug the socket from the electric mains and move the
appliance using the Handles carefully;
touch any part of the appliance except the Lid Handle or Handle during‘COOK’and ‘WARM’
modes, and just after, the appliance being switched off;
direct steam at any person or animal & one’s hands and face should be angled away from
the Lid at all times.
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During the period of operation, high temperature steam may escape from the container.
To avoid scalding:
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If smoke is observed coming out of the appliance, unplug the power cable immediately.
This appliance is NOT intended for commercial use but to be used in households and similar
applications, such as:
• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
• Dormitories;
• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential environments;
• Bed and breakfast type environment
DO NOT use or store the appliance outdoors. Store and use the appliance only indoors, or in
any case, protected from weathering such as rain, direct radiation of the sun and dust.
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 made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
Keep the appliance and its cable out of reach of children less than 8 years old.
Save these instructions.
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1. Measure the desired amount of rice with the measuring cup supplied with this
appliance. Add this to a container such a large bowl or pot. One cup contains
180 ml (about 150 g) of rice.
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Rinse the rice several times until the water in the container becomes relatively clear.
DO NOT rinse the rice using the Inner Pot supplied. If the pot is used rinsing rice, the
non-stick coating on the surface of the Inner Pot may be removed. The pot may
even be dented and the bottom of the pot may become uneven.
Place and use the appliance on a dry, horizontal, stable and heat-resistant surface.
Put the rinsed rice into the Inner Pot and add water to the corresponding level e.g.
if 3 cups of rice was added, then the water level should each the mark indicating“3”.
This being only a guide, you can add or reduce the amount of water according to
your personal taste. However, DO NOT add water in excess of the “MAX”mark
indicated.
Level the rice inside the Inner Pot and wipe the exterior of the
pot dry. If the sides or bottom of the Inner Pot is wet, when
water comes into contact with the Heating Plate, besides
noises emanating from the appliance, it might lead to electrical
malfunctions in the appliance. Place the Inner Pot inside the
body of the appliance, and ensure that contact between the
bottom of the pot and the Heating Plate is evenly distributed.
(Rotate the Inner Pot from side to side to achieve this).
Important Notice
This is NOT the Inner Pot
It is an ordinary container used to rinse the raw rice
HOW TO USE
Cups of raw rice added Water added to line on pot
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4 5 – 5½
6 7 – 7½
8 9 – 9½
10 11 – 11½
12 12 – 12½
14 14 – 14½
15 15 – 15½
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Place the Lid securely on the body of the appliance using the Lid Handle. If you hear
a locking sound, the connection is secure. DO NOT open the Lid during the cooking
of the rice.
This appliance should NOT be used for cooking soup or porridge in order to avoid
malfunctions
Attach the power cable to the appliance first. Then plug the power cable into
electric mains and switch on. Press the Selector button downwards. The ‘COOK’
Indicator light will illuminate and the heating will commence. If difficulties are
encountered in pressing the Selector button downwards, DO NOT attempt to force
it down. This difficulty usually occurs when the Inner Pot is not fully inserted into
the appliance, or when cooking has just been completed. If the Selector button is
not pressed, the‘WARM’ Indicator light will illuminate and the Inner Pot and
contents will be kept warm. However, heat energy provided will NOT be hot enough
to cook the rice in the Inner Pot.
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When the rice is cooked, the Selector will “pop” up and a “click” sound will be heard.
Simultaneously, the ‘Cook’ Indicator light will be replaced by the ‘Warm’ Indicator
light.
Keep the rice warm after cooking and let it steam for 15 minutes. This will ensure
that the rice is “fluffy”. However, DO NOT maintain the rice for more than 12 hours in
the appliance, even in the ‘Warm’ mode as bacteria may start to multiply and the
rice will also lose its flavor.
Once cooking is completed, switch off the appliance, and unplug the power cable
from the electric mains.
Remove the Lid by the Lid Handle. Scoop up the cooked rice from the appliance by
using the spoon provided.
Cook Warm
Selector
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HOW TO CLEAN
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Switch off the appliance and unplug the socket from the electric mains when not in
use and before filling, emptying and cleaning the appliance. Allow sufficient time
for the appliance to cool.
Remove the Inner Pot from the body of the appliance. If some rice is still present,
adding some warm soapy water to the Inner Pot and leaving it to stand for about
20 minutes might prove helpful in removing the rice later on.
Wash the Inner Pot using water & detergent with a non-abrasive sponge.
Dry using a soft cloth and allow to air-dry.
DO NOT use metal scouring pads as these will damage the non-stick coating on the
surface of the Inner Pot.
Wipe the exterior of the appliance using a soft, damp cloth or sponge.
Remove stubborn spots with a cloth moistened with mild liquid detergent.
DO NOT use abrasive scouring pads or powders.
DO NOT immerse the body of the appliance in water or other liquids, wash it under
the tap, or let any liquid flow into the internal casing of the appliance to prevent
electric shock.
The Heating Plate may occasionally have grains of rice or other organic materials
stuck to its surface. If left there, contact between the bottom of the pot and the
Heating Plate will NOT be evenly distributed. Use fine sandpaper and gently rub
down the surface. Use a wet washcloth to remove any remaining food particles.
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PROBLEM SOLVING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSES HOW TO SOLVE
The Heating Plate is
NOT hot.
Indicator light on
appliance DOES NOT
illuminate.
The Heating Plate is
NOT hot.
Indicator light on
appliance illuminates.
The appliance is NOT
plugged in.
Plug the appliance into the
electric mains and switch it on.
Press the Selector button
downwards.
Household power circuit
has blown.
Check the household circuit
breaker for any tripped wires.
Call for a qualified electrician.
Fuse on appliance has
blown.
Send the appliance to the
authorised service centre for
checks.
Wires connecting the
Heating Plate are loosened.
Electric Thermal-tube is
burnt out.
Send the appliance to the
authorised service centre for
checks.
The Heating Plate is
hot, but either the rice
fails to cook properly
or the duration to
properly cook the rice
is too long
Indicator light on
appliance illuminates.
The Heating Plate is
fairly hot, but the rice
fails to cook properly.
Indicator light on
appliance illuminates
intermittently.
Duration of cooking is
insufficient.
Lengthen the duration of
cooking in proportion to the
amount of rice being cooked.
Grains of rice or other
organic materials stuck to
the surface of the Heating
Plate.
Use fine sandpaper and gently
rub down the surface. Use a wet
washcloth to remove any
remaining food particles
The Inner Pot or Heating
Plate is deformed.
Send the appliance to the
authorised service centre for
replacement.
The Inner Pot contains
insufficient amount of
water.
Refill the Inner Pot with water.
Switch on appliance is
damaged.
Send the appliance to the
authorised service centre for
checks.
The Heating Plate is
hot, but the rice turns
brown on cooling.
DOES NOT warm
automatically.
Thermostat has
malfunctioned.
Send the appliance to the
authorised service centre for
checks.
Send the appliance to the
authorised service centre for
checks.
The Heating Plate is
hot but the Indicator
light on appliance
DOES NOT illuminate.
Indicator Light on
appliance is damaged.
Send the appliance to the
service centre for checks.
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This appliance, along with all other electronic appliances, should, when it is no longer capable of
functioning, be disposed with the least possible environmental damage according to the local
regulations in your area. In most cases you can discard the appliance at your local recycling centre.
DISPOSAL: Do not dispose this appliance as unsorted municipal waste.
Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
Risk of child or animal entrapment
Before you discard this appliance, please remove all doors and leave the shelves inside so that
children or animals may not easily get trapped inside.
ENVIRONMENTAL TIP
Warranty Conditions
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This warranty provides against defective materials and manufacturing faults throughout for
two years from the date of purchase of the appliance. The warranty on the Compressor is 10
years subject to the same conditions as above.
This warranty also does not cover normal wear and tear, replacement of consumable
materials and accessories, and the cost of maintenance of the appliance.
This warranty does not cover the repair or replacement of part/s damaged by misuse,
accidents, negligence, alterations, or modifications in any way, or repairs done by any repair
organisation without the prior consent of PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd.
Repair and service are to be performed at: 5 Changi South Lane #03-01 Singapore 486045.
A transport fee will be charged for personal doorstep service.
The original purchaser of the appliance must furnish proof of purchase to our Service Centre
with the email or number as registered during submission of warranty when this appliance is
sent for repair/service. Failure to do so may delay the receipt of said repair/service by the
customer.
Under no circumstances whatsoever shall the serial number be erased, defaced or altered by
the customer and/or his representatives, or the dealer and/or his agents. Failure to ensure
this shall invalidate the warranty.
This warranty is deemed to be void if the defect is cause by the attack of household pests,
fire, lightning, natural disasters, pollution, abnormal voltage or the usage of generators.
This warranty is valid in Singapore only.
This warranty will be honoured subject to the customer’s registration of the warranty
inclusive of original invoice or valid purchase receipt. Failure to present these documents will
result in denial of service. However, if the customer still requests that the defective appliance
be repaired, PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd may, at its discretion, repair the appliance but impose
a labour charge, as well as the costs of the replacement parts, to be borne solely by the
customer.
Please refer to the attached picture for the location of one of our appliance’s serial number,
as an example.
Please complete the on-line registration warranty form available
on our website. There is no further requirement to send us any
hard copy as part of our efforts to save the environment.
In accordance with the terms and conditions of this limited
warranty as stated above, PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd, at its
expense shall provide free services for the appliance within the
warranty period from its date of purchase from our Authorised
dealers.
WARRANTY
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PPRC56
MODEL
220-240V ~ 50/60Hz
VOLTAGE
2000W
POWER
5.6L
LITRE
PPRC80
MODEL
220-240V ~ 50/60Hz
VOLTAGE
2200W
POWER
8.0L
LITRE
SPECIFICATION