
Model RR-55Jwww.rinnaiamerica.com 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. NOTICE BEFORE INSTALLATION
1. Installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with
the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
2. This rice cooker is designed either for use with Natural Gas or L. P. Gas. Make
sure that the type of gas to be supplied to this cooker matches that shown in the
rating plate in the unit.
3. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures
in excess of 1/2 psig.
4. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its
individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 /2 psig.
5. NOTICE TO GAS SUPPLIERS: The following must be followed to check the
proper operation of the Safety Valve:
1. Remove Pot, Heat Shroud and Drip Tray.
2. Push Ignition Knob down until it clicks and hold knob down for approximately 10
seconds.
3. Release Ignition Knob (pilot should be lit). If pilot is not lit, repeat step 2.
4. The Keep Warm Knob will remain down.
5. Pull Keep Warm Knob up and listen carefuily for a faint metallic click sound
(approximately 60-180 seconds). This click sound is the Safety Valve dropping
out and signifies proper operation of Safety Valve.
NOTE: The Pilot Valve does not have a means to stop the flow of gas other than
the manual valve outside the unit or the Keep Warm Knob.
2. LOCATION AND CLEARANCES
Location
1. Keep the appliance area free and clear from combustible materials, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
2. Locate this rice cooker in a well ventilated place. Do not block or cover the
opening between the shroud and pot. DO NOT OBSTRUCT FLOW OF
COMBUSTION AND VENTILATION AIR.
3. Provide adequate clearance for air openings into the combustion chamber.
Clearances
Minimum clearances from combustible
materials are as follows: 6" from side and 6"
from back.
Minimum clearances from NON-combustible
materials are as follows 0" from side and 0"
from back.