Sanyo EC-503 - Rice Cooker And Vegetable Steamer User manual

RICE COOKER/
VEGETABLE STEAMER
CUIT-VAPEUR
RIZ-LEGUMES
SAMYO
EC-503
EC-505
EC-510
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MANUEL ^INSTRUCTIONS
Manual de instrucciones en espanol (paginas 24-27)
(28-31H)
2R°! (32-35 Wl)
Nhufng chi dan tieng Viet (trang 36-39)

TABLE of CONTENTS
Thank you for purchasing a Sanyo Rice Cooker and Vegetable Steamer. This
versatile home appliance is designed and engineered to cook and steam various
types of rice and vegetables. For optimum performance and safety, please read and
follow the instructions and all safeguards.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS...-. 3
SPECIAL CORD INSTRUCTIONS ... 4
BEFORE FIRST USE . 4
PRODUCT FEATURES. 5
MEASURING CUP CONVERSION CHART ..5
COOKING RICE .-.-. 6
TIPS for COOKING RICE. 7
KEEP WARM SETTING. 7
ABOUT the RICE and WATER CHART. 7
RICE and WATER CHART... 3
STEAMING VEGETABLES .. 9
VEGETABLE STEAMING CHART . ■ 9
TIPS for STEAMING VEGETABLES.. 1 0
PROPER CARE AND CLEANING...... 1 0
SPECIFICATIONS. 1 °
WARRANTY (USA).H
WARRANTY (Canada) ..-.. .12“1 3
Section francaise. 1 4-23
Seccion espanola...-.24-27
Chinese ($;£) 28-31
Korean ,(OR°l) . 32-35
Vietnamese (Viet ngQ) .. 36-39

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, the following basic safety precautions should
always be followed:
Read all instructions before using appliance for the first time.
1. Do not touch lid and sides of appliance while in use; they can become very hot.
Use handles and knob to touch appliance.
2. Do not move the appliance while in use. Allow to cool first.
3. Place the appliance on a sturdy surface that is heat resistant. Keep the appli¬
ance at least 4 inches away from walls and other objects on countertop.
4. Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
5. Unplug appliance from electrical outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow appliance to cool completely before disassembling and cleaning it.
6 . To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse appliance, cord or
plug in water or any other liquid.
7. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, or if it is not
working properly or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appli¬
ance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.
8. Only use the electrical cord and plug provided by manufacturer.
9. If the plug gets hot, call a qualified electrician.
10. Do not allow cord to hang over edge of table or counter, or to touch hot
surfaces, including stove top range.
11. Keep loose clothing, curtains, furniture and any flammable material away from
appliance and away from the electrical outlet where the unit is plugged.
12. While in operation, do not cover appliance with any flammable material,
including curtains, draperies, hand towels and pot holders.
13. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Note: This appliance is designed for household use only. It is not intended for
outdoor or commercial use.

SPECIAL CORD INSTRUCTIONS
Do not attempt to modify the cord or plug in any way. The electrical cord must be
kept dry and must not be pinched or crushed. This appliance is designed for a
120 Volt AC outlet.
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of someone becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. An extension cord may be used with following precautions:
a) The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be equal to or greater
than the rating of this appliance. The electrical rating is listed on the bottom of the
appliance.
b) The extension cord should be positioned in such a way that it does not drape
over the counter or tabletop, where it can be tripped over or pulled on by children.
3. The cord has a polarized plug, which means that one plug blade is wider than the
other. This a safety feature that allows the plug to fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit in the outlet, reverse it. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to replace the outlet. Do not attempt to defeat this safety
feature by modifying the plug in any way.
CAUTION!
This appliance gives off heat and generates steam during use.
• Do not use the appliance without its lid.
• Do not move the appliance when in use.
• Follow proper safety precautions to prevent the risk of burns, fires and other
personal and property damage.
• Keep small children away from the appliance when it is in use, and while the
appliance is cooling off.
• Do not place food directly on the heating plate.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufac¬
turer may result in injuries.
BEFORE FIRST USE
Unpack the rice cooker and remove all packaging materials. Wipe the lid, inner pot,
and accessories with a clean, damp cloth or sponge.
During the first use, the appliance may give off a slight odor. This is due to the
newness of the product.

PRODUCT FEATURES
MEASURING CUP CONVERSION CHART
If the supplied measuring cup is lost or damaged, use a standard dry-measure
measuring cup. The supplied measuring cup equals 3/4 of a standard dry-measure
measuring cup. Table 1 below provides equivalent measurements.
Measurements Using
Supplied Measuring Cup
10 cups
Equivalent Measurements:
Standard Dry Measure
3/4 cup
1- 1/2 cups
2- 1 /4 cups
3 cups
3- 3/4 cups
4- 1 /2 cups
5- 1/4 cups
6 cups
6- 3/4 cups
7- 1 / 2 cups
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COOKING RICE
1. Measuring rice.
Use the provided 180 cc (about
6 oz.) cup for measuring
rice. Make sure that
the rice is leveled
when the cup
is filled.
2. Washing rice before cooking.
Wash rice thoroughly in
a separate bowl until the
water becomes
relatively clear. Avoid
using the Inner Pot to
wash rice as it may damage the Inner
Pot.
3. Adding water.
Place the washed
rice into the Inner
Pot and then add
water in accordance
with the amount of
rice. For example, to cook 3 cups of
rice, fill the Inner Pot with water up to
the number 3 level marker.
Adjust water quantity depending on
the rice and your own preference.
Use the Rice and Water Chart (on
page 8) as a guideline for the amount
of water to use when cooking various
types of rice.
4. Place the Inner Pot into the
cooker.
Make sure that the Inner and Outer
Pots are clean and completely dry and
that there are no foreign objects
inside the cooker.
Turn the Inner Pot
back and forth a few
times to make sure it
sits evenly on the
heating plate.
5. C over the Inner Pot with the Lid.
Make sure that the rice is distributed
evenly in the Inner Pot for even
cooking.
Rice
6. Plug the Power Cord into the
cooker and then into the
electrical outlet.
The yellow front panel Keep Warm
indicator lights.
Note: Do not plug the power cord in
until the rice is ready to cook.
7. Press.the Cooking Switch down.
The red front panel Cook Indicator
lights indicating that the cooker is
now cooking.
8. The Keep Warm setting.
When cooking is complete, the
cooker automatically switches from
the COOK setting to the KEEP WARM
setting. The red front panel Indicator
turns off, and the yellow KEEP WARM
front panel Indicator lights.
9. Let the rice steam.
After cooking, let the rice steam while
covered fori5 minutes in the KEEP
WARM setting.
After steaming, carefully remove the
Lid, while keeping your hands and
face away from the cooker to avoid
the steam.

10. Stir the rice.
Stir the rice lightly with the spatula
to fluff the rice before serving.
11. Unplug the power cord.
Unplug the cooker's Power Cord
from electrical outlet when you have
finished using the cooker.
TIPS FOR COOKING RICE
• Evenly distribute the rice in the bottom of the Inner Pot to ensure even cooking.
• Wash the rice thoroughly. Newly harvested rice (fall season) usually requires less
water for cooking than does rice that has been stored. As time goes by, rice has a
tendency to become dehydrated, so more water is needed for cooking.
Note: Some brands of rice recommend not washing the rice before cooking to
retain vitamins.
• If softer rice is preferred, let the rice soak in the water measured for cooking for
30 minutes before cooking. For brown rice, let the rice soak for 60 minutes before
cooking.
• If firmer rice is preferred, use slightly less water for cooking.
• A thin crust of rice may form on the bottom of the Inner Pot after cooking. This is
normal and can be removed by soaking the cooled Inner Pot in hot water.
KEEP WARM SETTING
After rice cooking is complete, the cooker automatically switches to the KEEP
WARM setting. For best results, the following guidelines should be used with the
KEEP WARM setting:
• To prevent the rice from drying out, keep the Inner Pot securely covered with the
Lid.
• Do not keep rice in the KEEP WARM setting for more than 2 hours, to prevent the
rice from drying out.
• Do not use the KEEP WARM setting with small quantities of rice.
• Do not use the KEEP WARM setting to reheat cold rice.
• Do not use the KEEP WARM setting to keep steamed vegetables warm.
ABOUT the RICE and WATER CHART
The rice and water quantities in Table 2 (page 8) are based on measurements made
using the plastic rice measuring cup supplied with the rice cooker.
The approximate rice yield estimates in Table 2 are based on measurements made
using a standard, dry-measure, measuring cup.
The approximate cooking times in Table 2 do not include the 15-minute steaming
time that takes place after the rice has finished cooking.

RICE and WATER CHART
Model No.
Type of Rice Uncooked
Rice
Water Yield
Cooking
Time
Long, Medium
1 cup
1-1/4 cups
B
20 min.
or Short Grain 2 cups
2-1/2 cups
25 min.
White Rice. 3 cups
4 cups
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30 min.
Long Grain
1 cup 2 cups
1
35 min.
EC-503 Brown Rice: 2 cups
3-1/2 cups
35 min.
3 cups 4-3/4 cups
40 min.
Medium or 1 cup 2 cups
1-1/2 cups
35 min.
Short Grain
2 cup 3-1/2 cups 3 cups
35 min.
Brown Rice.
3 cups 4-1/2 cups 5 cups
40 min.
Long Grain
1 cup 1-1/2 cups 2 cups
15 min.
White Rice.
3 cups 4 cups 6 cups
25 min.
5 cups 7 cups
10 cups
30 min.
Medium or
1 cup 1-1/2 cups
1-3/4 cups 15 min.
Short Grain
3 cups 4-1/2 cups
6 cups 20 min.
EC-505
White Rice.
5 cups 7-1/2 cups 10 cups
30 min.
Long Grain
1 cup 1-2/3 cups 1-1/2 cups
20 min.
Brown Rice.
3 cups 5 cups 5-3/4 cups
45 min.
5 cups 8-1/3 cups 10 cups
55 min.
Medium or 1 cup 1-2/3 cups 1-1/2 cups
35 min.
Short Grain
3 cups 5 cups 5-1/2 cups 45 min.
Brown Rice. 5 cups 8-1/3 Cups
10 cups 55 min.
Long Grain
2 cups 2-2/3 cups 4 cups
White Rice. 4 cups 5-1/3 cups
8 cups
6 cups 8 cups
12 cups 30 min.
8 cups 10 cups 16 cups
35 min.
10 cups 12 cups
20 cups 40 min.
Medium or 2 cups 2-2/3 cups 4 cups
20 min.
Short Grain 4 cups
5-1/3 cups 8 cups
25 min.
EC-510
White Rice 6 cups 6-2/3 cups
12 cups 25 min.
8 cups 9-1/3 cups 16 cups
30 min.
10 cups 12 cups 20 cups 35 min.
Long Grain 2 cups 3-1/3 cups 4 cups
35 min.
Brown Rice.
4 cups 6 cups 8 cups
40 min.
6 cups 8-2/3 cups
12 cups 45 min.
8 cups 10 cups 16 cups
50 min.
Medium or
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3-1/3 cups
3 cups 35 min.
Short Grain
6 cups 7 cups
40 min.
Brown Rice.
8 cups 10 cups
45 min.
1
10 cups 14 cups
50 min.
Table 2
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STEAMING VEGETABLES
The cooking times in Table 3 are approximate and should be used as a guideline.
Some experimentation may be needed to determine exact cooking times based on
personal preferences for cooked vegetable textures.
1. Wash and prepare the vegetables.
2. Place the Inner Pot into the cooker,
then add water into Inner Pot.
3. Place the Steamer Tray into the Inner
Pot and arrange the prepared vegeta¬
bles in the Steamer Tray.
4. Cover the Inner Pot with the Lid.
5. Plug in the cooker's Power Cord.
6 . Press the Cooking Switch down.
7. Lift the Cooking Switch up to return it
to the UP position when vegetables
are done. If the water completely
evaporates, the cooker will automati¬
cally turn off and switch to the KEEP
WARM setting.
8 . Unplug the Power Cord after use.
VEGETABLE STEAMING CHART
Vegetable Preparation Amount Water
Cooking
Time
Asparagus Whole, stems trimmed
1 pound 1/2 cup 7-10 min.
Bell Pepper Cut into 1" cubes
3, medium 1/2 cup
9-12 min.
Broccoli Florets
1/2 pound 1 /2 cup
6-9 min.
Brussels Sprouts Whole, stems trimmed 1 pound 3/4 cup
12-15 min.
Cabbage
Cored, cut into 2" wedges
1/2 med. head 1/2 cup
10-15 min.
Baby Carrots Whole
1 pound 1 cup 16-20 min.
Carrots
Cut in 1/4" slices
1 pound 1 /2 cup
11-15 min.
Cauliflower Florets
1 pound 1/2 cup
9-13 min.
Corn on the Cob Husked, halved
2 med. ears 1-3/4 cup
15-20 min.
Green Beans
Whole, trimmed 1 pound 1 /2 cup
12-15 min.
Mushrooms Whole, stems trimmed
1/2 pound 1 /4 cup
6-9 min.
Red Potatoes Cut into 1-1/4" pieces
1 pound 1 cup 20-24 min.
Snow Peas
Whole, trimmed 1/2 pound 1/4 cup
6-9 min.
Spinach Leaves
1 /3 pound 1 /4 cup
5-8 min.
Winter Squash
Peeled, cut into 1" pieces
1 pound 3/4 cup
10-15 min.
Sweet Potatoes or Yams Peeled, cut into 2 " pieces
1 pound
3/4 cup
12-16 min.
Zucchini
Cut into 1/4" rounds
1 pound
1 /2 cup
10-14 min.
Table 3
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TIPS for STEAMING VEGETABLES
• Always steam vegetables for the shortest cooking time first to ensure that the
vegetables will not be overcooked.
• Cut vegetables into pieces that are the same size for more even cooking.
• At high altitudes, water boils at a lower temperature than it does at sea level.
Therefore, shorter cooking times may be needed to prevent over cooking.
• Always use the steamer tray to cook vegetables. Cooking vegetables directly in
the Inner Pot may scorch the vegetables.
• If the Inner Pot becomes scorched during cooking, soak the Inner Pot in warm
water for about 5 minutes before cleaning.
PROPER CARE AND CLEANING
The cooker should be cleaned after every use.
1. Unplug the cooker and allow it to cool completely before cleaning.
2. Cleaning the glass Lid, Measuring Cup, Spatula and Steamer Tray.
Wash these parts in soapy water using a clean, soft cloth or sponge. These parts
are all dishwasher safe.
WARNING:
Handle the glass Lid with extreme care. It can be slippery and difficult to hold
when wet.
3. Cleaning the Inner Pot.
First remove the Inner Pot from Outer Pot, then fill the Inner Pot with hot water
and let it soak for a while. Then, wash the Inner Pot in soapy water using a clean,
soft cloth or sponge.
CAUTION:
Do not use scouring powders or rough scrub pads. They may damage the
nonstick coating and surface of the Inner Pot.
4. Cleaning the Outer Pot.
Stains on the inside or outside of Outer Pot can be wiped off with a soft, damp
cloth or sponge.
WARNING:
Never immerse Outer Pot in water or any other liquid.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model No.:
EC-503
EC-505 EC-510
Capacity: 3 cups 5 cups 10 cups
Power Source: AC 120V AC 120V AC 120V
Power Consumption:
300W 450W 700W
Accessories:
Measuring Cup, Spatula, and Steaming Tray
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SANYO RICE COOKER
EC-503/EC-505/EC-510 LIMITED WARRANTY
OBLIGATIONS
In order to obtain factory warranty service, call the toll-free number below. The unit must be packed
in the original carton or a well padded sturdy carton in order to avoid shipping damage. Note: Do
not return this unit to the retail store for service.
To obtain factory warranty service, product operation information or for problem resolution, call
1-800-421-6382 Weekdays 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY ON SANYO PRODUCTS PURCHASED AND USED IN THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA.
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL RETAIL USER AND DOES NOT APPLY TO
PRODUCTS USED FOR ANY INDUSTRIAL, PROFESSIONAL OR COMMERCIAL PURPOSE. THE
ORIGINAL DATED BILL OF SALE OR SALES SLIP MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE AUTHORIZED
SANYO SERVICE CENTER AT THE TIME WARRANTY SERVICE IS REQUESTED.
Subject to the OBLIGATIONS above and EXCLUSIONS below, SANYO FISHER COMPANY (SFC)
warrants this SANYO product against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods of
LABOR and PARTS specified below. SFC will repair or replace (at its option) the product and any of
its parts which fail to conform to this warranty. The warranty period commences on the date the
product was first purchased at retail. LABOR: 1 YEAR PARTS: 1 YEAR.
EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not cover (A) the adjustment of customer-operated controls as explained in the
appropriate model's instruction manual, or (B) the repair of any product whose serial number has
been altered, defaced or removed.
This warranty shall not apply to setup, installation, removal or the product for repair or reinstallation
of the product after repair.
This warranty does not apply to repairs or replacements necessitated by any cause beyond the
control of SFC including, but not limited to, any malfunction, defect or failure caused by or resulting
from unauthorized service or parts, improper maintenance, operation contrary to furnished instruc¬
tions, shipping or transit accidents, modification or repair by the user, abuse, misuse, neglect,
accident, incorrect power line voltage, fire, flood or other Acts of God, or normal wear and tear.
The foregoing is in lieu of all other expressed warranties and SFC does not assume or authorize any
party to assume for it any other obligation or liability.
THE DURATION OF ANY WARRANTIES WHICH MAY BE IMPLIED BY LAW (INCLUDING THE
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS) IS LIMITED TO THE TERM OF THIS
WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SFC BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN¬
TIAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM OWNERSHIP OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR FOR ANY DELAY IN
THE PERFORMANCE OF ITS OBLIGATIONS UNDER THIS WARRANTY DUE TO CAUSES BEYOND
ITS CONTROL. SOME STATES DO NOTALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS AND/OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF CONSEQUEN¬
TIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
For your protection in the event of theft or loss of this product, please fill in the information below
for your own personal records.
Model No. _ Serial No. _
(Located on back or bottom side of unit)
Date of Purchase _ Purchase Price
Where Purchased

SANYO COMFORT WARRANTY (CANADA)
New, unused Sanyo Small Appliances
purchased in Canada are warranted
against manufacturing defects in
materials and workmanship for ONE
YEAR for parts and labour, form the
date of purchase by the original retail
purchaser. This warranty only applies in
favour of the original retail purchaser of
the warranted product.
SANYO CANADA INC.'S RESPONSI¬
BILITY
During the warranty period, SANYO
Canada Inc. will repair, or at our option,
replace an Small Appliance product
which shows evidence of a manufac¬
turing defect in materials or
workmanship.
WHAT IS NOT COVERED
(a) Small Appliances purchased outside
Canada
(b) Accessories and disposable items
(c) Damage in or due to transportation
(d) Damage due to improper maintenance,
accident, abuse, misuse or negligence.
ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER'S
RESPONSIBILITY
You, the original purchaser, must
present your original, dated bill-of-sale
to SANYO Canada Inc. or to an autho¬
rized Sanyo Service Depot when you
make a claim under this warranty.
You, the original retail purchaser, are
responsible for any costs of TRANS¬
PORTING the product to and from
SANYO Canada Inc. or an authorized
Sanyo Service Depot.
WARRANTY BECOMES VOID
This warranty becomes void if the
product's serial numbers are altered or
removed or if any repair to the product
is made other than by SANYO Canada
Inc. or by an authorized Sanyo Service
Depot.
LIMITATIONS
(a) SANYO Canada Inc. reserves the right
to change or improve the design of the
model of the product warranted
hereunder without incurring any oblig¬
ation to make any modifications to or
to install any improvements in or on
the product.
(b) In no event shall SANYO Canada Inc.
or any of its Authorized Dealers be
liable for special or consequential
damage arising from the use of this
product.
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE
Please contact the Sanyo Authorized
Dealer from whom the product was
purchased, or contact us directly at:
SANYO Canada Inc.
300 Applewood Cres.
Concord, Ont. L4K 5C7
( 905 ) 760-9944
1 - 800 - 263-2244
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