Sharp KS-TH18-WH User manual

A) IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
These safety precautions are set in order to prevent injuries.The following
chart indicates the degree of damage caused by wrong operation:
WARNING: Indicates hazard that may cause death.
BE CAREFUL: Indicates hazard that may cause human injuries or property damage.
Prohibit to modify
Do not modify or repair by unauthorized
personnel which may caused fire,
electrical shock and injury.
Please contact service agent or company
service center for any assistance.
1. Do not immerse the appliance into
water or pour other liquid on the
appliance. Otherwise it will cause
short-circuit or electric shock.
2.
Make sure the voltage supplied to the appliance
is the same as your local supply.
(220-240V AC only)
3. 4. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord.Do not use damaged,
modified, twisting power cord or place it
near heat sources. Using a damed power
cord may caused fire or electrical shock.
5. Clean the power plug regularly
Clean the plug if dirty or it may caused
insufficient insulation.
6. Do not use damaged power cord
When there is current in power cord,
plug will be hot. If plug screw is loose
or movable then it cannot be used as it
may caused short-circuit or fire.
7. 8.
Do not insert metal objects or any other
foreign objects.Do not insert metal objects
such as pins, needles orany other foreign
objects in the exhaust outlets or any other
portion ofthe unit which may result in
electrocution or malfunction.
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This appliance is not intended for use by
children or other persons without assistance
or supervision if their physical, sensory or
mental capabilities prevent them from using
it safely. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.The appliance is for household and
indoor use only.

Unplug when not in use.
Cracked or damaged appliance may
caused short-circuit, leakage or
fire.
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Do not immerse the appliance into
water or heated sources as it may
caused leakage or electrical shock.
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Do not touch the steam cap when
the appliance is being carried or
moved. It may result in burning
injuries. Close supervision is
needed if a child is present during
cooking.
.Do not substitute the inner pot
with other container. It may result
in higher temperature and burning
injuries.
.
1.Do not use in such conditions as
direct sunlight or spread by
cooking oil.
2. Be extra careful with the power cord.
Do not bring the power cord near any
hot surface.
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3. Cleaning the inner pot. Wipe off
rice or water droplet from inner pot
body, bottom, heating place and
sensor.
4.Do not cover the outer lid with cloth.
During cooking, please do not cover
with any cloth, otherwise, it may
caused defect, deformation of nearby
objects and color change on the lid
inside the cover seal.
Use on a flat and stable surface.
Use on uneven surface may
dropped the unit and caused fire.
.Hold the plug to unplug.
Improper plugging may caused
short-circuit or fire.
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ii ) CAUTIONS
i ) WARNING
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L) POWER FAILURE OVER USAGE
(Including the plug was disconnected in the middle of operation or the power supply triggered)
SPECIFICATIONS
Under power outage in a short time condition, it is advisable to return back to the actual procedure
before the power was cut off (within 5 hours).
Under power outage in a long time condition, please proceed as below procedure when the power supply
is back to usual.
Presetting
Model POWER
CONSUMPTION
EXTERNAL DIMONSIONS
WEIGHT CORD
LENGTH
HEIGHT
COOKING CAPACITY
Cooking Keep warming
It is able to cook
immediately when exceeds
a predetermined cooking
It is able to continue cooking under the
timing state, but it could not be complete
cooking on schedule of preset time
Continue to keep warm
In order to use it safe for longer time;
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Whether Power cord and plug is expanded, deformed, discolored
and damaged.
Part of power cord is hotter than plug
There is a power and power failure may caused if power cord is
disactivated.
Rice cooker often heat abnormally and smelly
There is an abnormal noise or vibration occurred during the power still on.
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220-240V AC 50/60HZ
Discontinue use, contact the
local service centre or the
company service centre.
The power consumption for keeping warm is calculated as the average of keeping warm power
consumption (during stable operation). This is equivalent to the power consumed during 1 hour of
operation( at the room temperature of 20 )
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LED is off , but the amount of power consumed per hour in the “IN POWER” status is approximately 1 Wh.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
WHITE RICE 0.36~1.8L(2-10CUP)
CONGEE 0.09~0.27L(0.5-1.5CUP)
KS-TH18-WH
5.3kg
KS-TH18-GL
KS-TH18-RD
DEPTH WIDTH
TREATMENT
720-860W
CHECKING

KEEP
WARM
CANCEL
Please wash inner pot, inner lid, bubble breaker and accessories when use for the
first time
Steamer
Inner lid
Support ring
Handle
Rating label
Temperature
Sensor
Heating plate
Top lid
Plug socket
Scoop Holder Hook
Power cord
Plug
Inner pot
Key lock
Steam Cap
Caution content
Control panel
LCD Screen
Control Panel
Preset Key
Keep warm/
Cancel Key Timer key
Start/Reheat Key
Function Key
Rice Cook Key
On/Off button
panel
Please clean if it is tainted with rice
Please disassemble and clean
it after every usage.
Lid turn on automatically
after pressing
Please disassemble and clean
it after every usage.
C) PARTS NAME AND USAGE
Lid packing
Measuring Cup
Rice Scoop
Scoop Holder
Soup Ladle
Steaming Basket
PRESET
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STANDARD QUICK FINE
MIXED
GRAINS CLAYPOT
CONGEE SOUP STEAM
COOK
CAKE HALF
BOILED EGG
CLEANING
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K) TROUBLE-SHOOTING
Kindly contact the local maintenance centers or customers centers of our company should there
be any problem occurred as listed below:
Is the amount of rice and water level measured correctly or not
After cooking
Keeping warm
Preset
cooking
Is the rice been rinse thoroughly or not Is cover was closed during setting steam outlet Did any rice attached on the edge of inner pot or inside the cover seal
Push OFF / CANCEL button in the operation
Extended hours during power shut down
Did not stir the rice after cooking finished Warmed rice over 12hours or too little rice to be keep warmed. Warmed rice with kedgeree or different material are put together with KEEP WARM mode
Warmed rice with rice scoop inside the pot Whether the steam outlet, inner lid, inside cover seal or the heater is not clean enough,
Did bottom of inner pot was placed evenly or not
Did any rice or water that attached on thermostat heater or the pot outer side is been wiped off
too hard
half-cooked
too soft
Become hard
smelly
change color
Splash and spread out
Steam escape from rim
The on and off operation are not working
A sound produce during cooking
The steam outlet produces sound
while cooking
No LCD displayed after unplug
Difficult to cover the lid
Begin immediately
The time delay after finish cooking
Whether make the preset operation based on the preset time which is less than the necessary time.
It is possible to be delay around 10 minutes when the rice is more or the temperature of water is lower
Whether the inner pot put in? whether the plug is inserted into the plug socket or main body?
This is the sound caused by power adjustment or by expansion and contraction, it is possible due
to water in the heating plate or inner pot
The consumption of lithium battery in the main body is not functioning. Kindly proceed
to the local service centre and request the technician to change for new battery
(need to be charged).
Is there any rice in the inside the button gap? Kindly clean the dirty things or
rice spill inside the gap using a small cotton stick.
Captured the following either
If any accident when operation, such as water spill or rice into the main
body without the inner pot.
The bottom side, pan's mouth of the inner
pot bbecome uneven (transform the inner
pot if necessary).
It does not operate as usual.
Although the cooking was not finished yet, but the surface of the inner pot
was not hot and suddenly light off.
Although the plug is unplug, the internal clock and any preset time can continue to operate even when the main power supply
is switch off.
If the power supply was cut off, please pull out the plug. It will display unclear and the preset time was unable to memorize.
After insert the plug and adjust the right time, normally the rice cooker can be use and do not affect any operation to be
functioning back.
If you intend to change the battery, please contact the authorized service centers or the customer service centers of our company.
After battery has been changed, remember to adjust the time back.
Sound happened when the steam was out from the steam port, not by fault.
i) Checking Point
ii) Occurred the
following situations
The Lithium Battery
REHEAT
START

Inner lid disassemble
Lift up the steam cap
Press H button
more than 2 seconds
Press H M button
to adjust time
Press button
to complete the adjustment
Timer was unable to adjust if the power cord not connected.
In the process of cooking, keep warm & presetting, timer are unable to adjust.
Please press OFF button to finish timer adjustment when the timer display is blinking and the timer
does not work.
Disassemble
For example: Please set up the time 1:10 (that is to say , display 13:10)
Cautions to user
Close
Hold the
handle
Disassemble the steam cap from
the body by pulling upwards
Turn counter clockwise and pull. Match the steam cap position and turn it in
the direction of the arrow until you hear a
clicking sound
Raise it after pressing
Pull the lid towards you
Please insert the convex part of inner lid (superior side) into the locker on the outer lid
and push it.
Please make sure insert the convex part of inner lid (inferior side) into the inside of
convex part lid (place 2).
Inner lid assemble Insert and push inside
Insert ( inferior side)
Installation of inner lid (inside)
Convex part of inner lid
Convex part of inner lid
Convex part of lid
Cover of
steam cap
Top lid of
steam cap
Cover of
steam cap
at this moment, the timer start
blinking
at this moment, the timer keep
blinking.
It is able to adjust the time
quickly if continue pressing this
button.
the timer will start after the
timer adjustment finish.
Operation:
D) DIASSEMBLE OF INNER LID AND STEAM CAP
Timer [This clock displays time in a 24hours format;
12 o'clock midnight is set as 0:00, 12 o'clock noon is set as 12:00]
KEEP
WARM
CANCEL
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Insert the steam cap in the hole
for assembly
J) CLEANING
(Cleaning the rice cooker after unplugging and allowed it to be cool off)
RICE COOKER BODY TOP LID
INNER POT, INNER LID
Caution
INNER POT
HEATING PLATE, SENSOR
Clean the rice scoop and inner pot with a
sponge.
Use a damp cloth to remove the object
stuck to the sensor and heating plate.
(Rice Scoop) ( Inner Pot)
Do not wash roughly when washing the inner
pot and inner lid
When the lid has become cool, take down and
open the steam vent to clean it.
Replace the inner pot if distorted or dented at the appointed service centre.
To protect the non-stick coated surface of the inner pot:
Use the supplied rice scoop.
Do not use the pot to wash kitchen utensils.
Do not use vinegar.
Heating plate
Sensor
Inner pot always uses water and steam that
might leave stains. However, it is not
harmful to our health.
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Wipe with clean cloth.
When cleaning the rice cooker, do not use
polished powder, nylon brush, benzene and
others. Please assemble the lid after
cleaning.

REHEAT
START
PRESET
Press button
Press button ˈpreset the time
Press button ˈStart preset setting
Start cooking
For example, 12:30AM complete cooking
Use the measuring cup provided.
When making error
for operation. Reset preset time and rechoose
cooking style
Do not preset to Congee if preset time is over 13hours or seasoning added.
One level cup represents approximately
180ml of rice.
Rinse the rice.
Firstly, wash the rice thoroughly with plenty of water,
dispose the water immediately afterwards.
Then repeat Step 1 to clean out the bran until
the water is clear.
Choose the level of water, based on the
selected menu setting
Adjust water level on flat surface
Adjust the amount of water according to the softness you
preferred based on the type of rice.
For example, cooking 3 cups of
rice, put the cleaned rice into
inner pot and then water to
to “3” level..
Put inner pot into the main body and close the outer lid
Please wipe off the water on the outside of the inner pot
and make sure no foreign objects are in the heating
element area.
Please make sure the inner lid and steam cap are properly
assembled. The outer lid could not be closed when the inner
lid is not assembled.
Insert the power plug
Confirm whether the time displayed same as the actual.
Please insert power plug to
side of body side of plug socket.
Connector plug
Preset 1 and Preset 2 will switch on
when press PRESET button.
Preset settings can be set by
10mins difference.
Time set up can be speed up by
pressing the button longer.
It will memorize the last preset time.
Adjustment does not required if there
is no changes on preset time.
It will buzz if we do not press the
START / REHEAT button.
Indicator will shows light turn on
from START / COOKING
(the light will on until cooking
completed).
PREPARING
OPERATION
E) BASIC PROCESSING
Press button.
Time expressed in 24 hours
7:00AM….7:00
7:00PM….19.00
PRESET TIME button with blink
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PRESET
REHEAT
START
KEEP
WARM
CANCEL
HM

Set time for cooking
It can memorize two preset time so that the lunch and supper can cook separately.
Distinguish preset 1 and preset 2 changed to Preset 1 and Preset 2
In presetting
Customer Instructions
Cooking
type
STANDARD
QUICK
FINE
MIXED GRAINS
CLAYPOT
Water level
scale of
inner pot
Water level
scale of
inner pot
WHITE RICE
Cooking
type
Cooking
choice Rice limit
Rice limit
2-10cups 36-58 mins
2-10cups 30-52mins
2-10cups 38-62mins
2-6cups 100-120mins
1-4cups 48-62 mins
Cooking time
needed
Preset Rice Cooking
Preset Congee Cooking
Firstly, set the time. Please refer to page 4.
Put the Inner Pot into the main body, and close the lid.
Please make sure to choose
“CONGEE” Function when cooking
Congee.
(Otherwise it may result to some
bubbles spilling from the steam cap
and water overflow if other functions
been selected).
Press the button to choose COOK mode.
Press the button to choose COOKING mode.
Press the button, cooking begins.
Choose the cooking mode.
START/REHEAT lamp is on.
Press the button to choose
CONGEE cooking mode.
Press the buttons to adjust the
time of congee cooking.
Preparation
Operation
Operation
The rice cooker can memorize two preset time as below;
For example,
Preset 1 for lunch 12:30
Preset 2 for supper 19:30
Press the preset button once for Preset 1
and press another time for preset 2.
If you want to see the present time,
press the button
to show the present time,Release
the button to redisplay the preset time.
“X” means Preset set could not be used .(Otherwise it will cause rice spoiled and inner
pot corroded)
Do not preset more than 8hours.
Preset for too long will cause undesire odour.
When using Mixed Grains function, in any case when peanuts or any typed of bean product is in use,
kindly boil for approx. 10minutes before mixing into the mixed rice grains.
When use some special rice such as stocked rice, glutinous rice or add other food and
condiment into it, please make sure to choose Slow Coking mode.
If hard or softer rice are needed, please adjust the water level on a cup of rice add or reduce 10ml
water. But less water maybe cause half-cooked while too much caused water overflow.
STANDARD QUICK FINE MIXED
GRAINS CLAYPOT CONGEE SOUP STEAM CAKES HALF
BOILED EGG
I) HOW TO PRESET COOKING
COOKING TYPE AND SETTING
RICE
COOK
PRESET
H
MENU
H M
preset 1
12:30 19:30
preset ２
By pressing button each time,
the moves and the mode changes.
Rice cooker will switch automatically to KEEP WARM
mode after five times beeping.
After used, press Keep Warm / Cancel button
then it will turn off.
the KEEP WARM indicator lamp will be on.
Do not stay in KEEP WARM mode for
more than 12hours.(Otherwise it will
cause bad odour and rice turned brown).
If forget to turn off the button, the rice
cooker automatically changed to
KEEP WARM mode during the next usage.
RICE
COOK
STANDARD QUICK FINE
MIXED
GRAINS CLAYPOT
CONGEE SOUP
Please choose
the cooking mode
STANDARD QUICK FINE
MIXED
GRAINS CLAYPOT
RICE
COOK
MIXED GRAINS
0.5-1.5cups
It is not necessary to set the time again if it is consistance.
F) HOW TO COOK RICE
CONGEE CONGEE CONGEE
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REHEAT
START

The method of reheating the rice in KEEP WARM mode
Customer Instructions
Customer Instructions
Stir and loosen the rice in KEEP WARM mode and
then close the lid.
In standby condition, press
Cancel reheating function in the midway
Press the key to recover standby condition.
Menu
Congee
Soup
Steam cook
Cake
Setting Time
1-4hours
1-4hours
1-60mins
45-60mins
Setting Unit
30mins
30mins
1mins
5mins
Initial Setting Time
1:30
1:00
0:10
0:45
If time adjusting is
not needed, turn to (3)
Press the button to choose cooking menu.
Setting cooking time.
Press buttons, adjust the time to what you desired
Press the button then start cooking.
Rice cooker will switch automatically to KEEP WARM
mode after five times beeping.
After used, press Keep Warm / Cancel button then it
will turn off.
Pressing the
START/REHEAT lights is on,
The KEEP WARM indicator will be on.
Do not stay in KEEP WARM mode for
more than 12hours.(Otherwise it will
cause bad odour and rice turned brown).
If forget to turn off the button, the rice
cooker automatically changed to
KEEP WARM mode during the next usage.
button each
Do not reheat more than two times except for the white rice, otherwise it will cause bad
odour and rice turned brownish.
Add some water before reheating to reduce drying. The amount of water is every two cups
of rice with a tablespoon of water.
Reheating cold rice is not allowed , otherwise it will cause undesired odour.
If thinner or softer porridge are needed, reducing the amount of rice or adding more water.
However, Please do not add water more than the highest water level scale line.
Please choose congee mode while cooking congee. Otherwise it will cause overflow,
splash or scald.
Please use the attached Steamer Basket when steaming food.
Add water to the Rice water level scale line above 2 in the inner pot.
The inner pot is very hot after cooking. Be careful when holding it. Pour out the water and clean
it after the inner pot become cool.
It is necessary to stir due to more rice
crust produce after reheating.
After reheating, the KEEP WARM
indicator light will stop blinking.
Operation
G) HOW TO REHEAT
(Reheating the rice in KEEP WARM mode) H) OTHER COOKING METHODS
Congee / Soup / Steam cook / Cake / Half boiled egg
MENU MENU
HM
Please adjust the
cooking menu to
what you want.
timeˈthe moves and
the mode changes.
KEEP
WARM
CANCEL
key,then press key
The KEEP WARM indicator light will
be blinking in the process of reheating.
START/REHEAT indicator lamp is on.
REHEAT
START
CONGEE SOUP CLEANINGSTEAM
COOK
CAKE HALF
BOILED EGG
CONGEE SOUP CLEANINGSTEAM
COOK CAKE HALF BOILED EGG
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The setting time of cleaning in 60minutes. Time is non-adjustable.
(Filled in water until Level 5, then press start)
The setting time of Half Boiled Egg is 25minutes. Time is non-adjustable.
(For harder yolk and white, please keep the eggs in the rice cooker at
KEEP WARM
for around 5 minutes or more. The longer in KEEP WARM , the harder the egg.
In case you want to have totally hard yolk and white, please select QUICK from
the Cook Menu.)
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REHEAT
START
KEEP
WARM
CANCEL