SPT RC-1808 User manual

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Please read the Operation Instructions carefully before using
and keep it for future reference.
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products.
Model No.: RC-1808

1. Important: Read all instructions carefully before first use.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs.
3. Use only on a level, dry and heat-resistant surface.
4. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not
immerse cord, plug or the appliance in water or any other liquid.
See instructions for cleaning.
5. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or
near children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit
to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the
appliance.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
Contact SPT customer service for examination, repair or adjustment.
8. The use of accessories not provided may result in fire, electrical shock
or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not touch hot surfaces or let the cord hang over the edge of a counter
or table.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated
oven.
12. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.
13. Use extreme caution when moving the appliance containing rice,
hot oil or other liquids.
14. Do not touch, cover or obstruct the steam vent on the top of the rice
cooker as it is extremely hot and may cause scalds.
15. Use only with a 120V AC power outlet.
16. Always unplug from the base of the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.
17. The rice cooker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from
other operating appliances. If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other
appliances, the appliance may not operate properly.
18. Always make sure the outside of the inner cooking pot is dry prior to use. If
the inner pot is placed to the cooker when wet, it may damage or cause
the product to malfunction.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Basic safety precautions should always be followed when
using electrical appliances, including the following:
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19. Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking. Hot
steam will escape and may cause scalds.
20. Rice should not be left in the inner cooking pot with the Keep-Warm
function on for more than 12 hours.
21. To prevent damage or deformation, do not use the inner cooking pot on a
stovetop or burner.
22. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove the plug from the wall
outlet.
23. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the
removable inner cooking pot provided.
24. Intended for countertop use only.
25. Warning: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord
away from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet
below counter, and never use with an extension cord.
DO NOT DRAPE CORD!
KEEP AWAY
FROM CHILDREN!
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
A short power-supply cord is used to
reduce the risk resulting from it being
grabbed by children, becoming entangled
in,or tripping over a longer cord.
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THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other); follow the
instructions below:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized
outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the
plug in any way.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
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Cautions
Dry the external surface of the inner
pot with fabric, put it into the cooker,
please turn the inner pot for 2-3 times
to make it perfectly contact the heating
tray; then press the cooker lid till it
makes “Click” sound.
Power socket
Avoid heating the inner pot on other
stoves, otherwise, it may cause distortion
under high temperature; it is not allowed
to substitute the inner pot with other
containers on the heating tray.
Press the function button to select the desired function, then press the
“Start” button to enter into the working state, or press corresponding
function button to directly enter into the working state.

Parts Identification
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Steam Tray
C (1 x)
Inner pot
B(1 x)
Spatula
F (1 x)
Soup Ladle
E (1 x)
Measuring cup
D (1 x)
A (1 x)

Product Description
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Condensation tray
Handle
Power cord
Lid release
Lid
Inner lid
Temperature sensor
Steam valve (on the lid)

Operation
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WARM/CANCEL button
START button
MENU button
Quick select buttons
TIMER/TEMP button
buttons
Temperature indicator
Display
Program indicators
Risk of product damage! Before placing the inner pot (B) into the
product, check that it is dry and clean. A wet inner pot may damage the product.
Risk of product damage! Never fill the inner pot (B) above the
max marking on its inside
Assembling the inner pot and steam tray
• Press the lid release (N) to open the lid (G).
• Insert the inner pot (B) and tightly press it down.
• Insert the steam tray (C) into the inner pot (B).
NOTICE
NOTICE

Switching On/off
Start Cooking
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• Place the product on an even and stable surface.
• Connect the plug to a socket outlet.
• Entering the standby mode: Tap the START button (U).
• Switching the product off: Tap the START button (U) while the product is in
standby mode.
• After use: Disconnect the product from the power supply.
• Enter the standby mode.
• Select the desired program by tapping the MENU button (V) or a quick select
button (W). While tapping the MENU button, the selected program is indicated
by the program indicators (S).
• If needed, change the cooking time by tapping the +/- buttons (P).
• Tap the START button (U) to start cooking.
• A running circle is shown on the display (R) as long as the rice cooker hasn't
reached the cooking temperature.
• When it reaches the cooking temperature, a countdown on the display (R)
shows the remaining cooking time.
• Cancel: Tap the WARM/CANCEL button (D)

Delayed Cooking
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A delay timer can be set up to 24 hours before cooking should be completed
except in Manual, Browning/Saute Defrost and Quick Rice programs).
Setting the delay timer:
• After the desired program is set, do not start cooking by tapping the START
button (U). Tap instead the TIMER/TEMP button (O). An indicator lights up
above it.
• Tap the +/- buttons (P) to select the time period when the cooking should be
completed. The time can be set in hourly increments.
• Tap the START button (U) to start the timer.
• The remaining time until the cooking will be finished is shown on the display
(R).

Cooking Programs
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Refer to the water scale on the inside of the inner pot (B) to use
the correct amount of water. 1 scale level of water is sufficient for 1
measuring cup (D) of rice.
Example: For cooking 4 measuring cups of rice the water should
reach level 4 on the water scale
Refer to the water scale on the inside of the inner pot (B) to use
the correct amount of water. 2 scale levels of water are sufficient for
100 g of pasta.
Example: For cooking 400 g of pasta, the water should reach level 8
on the water scale
For better results, stir the pasta during the first 1-2
minutes to prevent it from sticking together.
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Browning/Sauté
Manual
Use a long-handled wooden or heat-safe non-scratch
spatula or spoon. DO NOT use the provided spatula or ladle to
sauté. The provided spatula or ladle is NOT intended to be used in
contact with high heat.
• Start “Browning/ Sauté” program (see “Start cooking”).
• Add oil to the inner pot (B) and heat up the oil for a few minutes. Let the lid
(G) open during this time.
• Add the ingredients to be sautéed or browned to the inner pot.
• Stir fry the ingredients.
• Once the sauté or browning is done, tap “WARM/CANCEL” to stop the
program.
You may also use this program to make seasoned rice or risotto:
• Start “Browning/ Sauté” program (see “Start cooking”).
• Add oil to the inner pot (B) and heat up the oil for a few minutes. Keep the lid
(G) open during this time.
• When the oil is heated, add the aromatics you choose (like onion) and coat
with oil.
• Add rice and stir fry.
• Add other ingredients (if you’re using any) to be sautéed to the inner pot.
• Stir fry and fully mix the ingredients.
• Add water, broth or stock to the inner pot.
• Close the lid and let it cook.
• After 10 minutes, you may check on the rice and give it a stir.
• Once the rice is cooked to desired softness, tap “WARM/CANCEL” to stop the
program. (The default time is 60 minutes. You may end the program earlier.
To cook longer than 60 minutes, you need to start the program again after 60
minutes.)

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Keep Warm Function
Cleaning
After a program is finished, the keep warm function automatically switches on
(except in Browning/Saute and Defrost programs).
While the keep warm function is activated, Oappears on the display (R). The
indicator of the WARM/CANCEL button (T) lights up.
The keep warm function runs for up to 12 hours. Afterwards, the product
switches to standby mode.
To activate the keep warm function manually, tap the WARM/CANCEL button
(T) while the product is in standby mode.
• Let the product cool down to room temperature before cleaning.
• Before reassembling, dry all parts after cleaning.
• Never use corrosive detergents, wire brushes, abrasive scourers, metal
or sharp utensils to clean the product.
• To clean the inner pot (B), the steam tray (C) and the utensils (D, E, F),
rinse them in warm water with a mild dishwashing detergent.
• The inner pot (B), the steam tray (C) and the utensils (D, E F), are
dishwasher safe (top rack only).
Risk of electric shock! To prevent electric shock, unplug the product
before cleaning.
• To clean the housing, wipe with a soft, slightly moist cloth.
Risk of electric shock! During cleaning do not immerse the electrical
parts of the product in water or other liquids.Never hold the product
under running water.
Housing
Inner pot, steam tray and utensils

Cleaning and Maintenance
Wipe the WARM panel with
a damp cloth, do not directly
immerse the cooker in water.
Remove the rice from the
front part with toothpick or
dishcloth.
Remove the water
and rice from the surface
and bottom of the inner pot.
Dry the water on the
heating tray with dishcloth,
Remove the burnt rice from the
heating tray with steel wire
or sand paper.
Dry the condensation tray
with dry dishcloth.
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Cleaning and Maintenance (Inner Lid)
Cleaning and Maintenance (Steam Valve)
Note: It is suggested to clean the steam valve frequently
to prevent clogs, please clean it after cooling for avoiding
scald.
Hold the handle of the
steam valve and lift it up.
As shown in Drawing, turn
counter-clockwise to open it.
Open the lid.
Remove the inner lid by
pressing the taps on both sides.
Press here
Clean the
inner lid
Install the inner lid
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Cleaning and Maintenance (Steam Valve)
Drawing of disassembled
valve.
Clean it with water after
opening.
Assemble the valve by
turning it clockwise.
Press it down to install
the steam valve.
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Schematic circuit diagram
Temperature
fuse Red
Red
Power
panel
Display
panel
Bottom sensor
Connection
wire
Black
Black
Blue
White
Heating tray
Cover sensor
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120V~60Hz

Your Guarantee
If this product is found to be faulty as a result of faulty materials or workmanship
within one year from date of purchase, it will be repaired free of charge.
This guarantee is subject to the following terms:
• Sunpentown must be notified of the fault.
• Proof of purchase must be presented to Sunpentown’s nominated representative.
• The warranty will be void if the product is modified, misused or repaired by an
unauthorized person.
• The warranty after repair will not be extended beyond the original one-year period.
• All replacement parts will be new or reconditioned.
• Parts, which are replaced, become the property of Sunpentown.
• The warranty applies for the use of the product in the USA only.
What is NOT COVERED:
• Warranty does not include freight charges.
• Damage due to installation error, product abuse and/or misuse.
• Incidental or consequential damage caused by possible defects with this product.
• Labor cost incurred for the installation and/or removal of a possible defective unit.
• Damage to product caused by improper power supply voltage, accident, fire,
floods or acts of nature.
• Failure of product resulting from unauthorized modifications to the product.
• Improper installation or failure to perform the necessary maintenance.
• Normal wear and tear on parts or replacement of parts designed to be replaced.
• Damage to personal property from use of product.
• Replacement or repair of household fuses, circuit breakers, wiring or plumbing.
This GUARANTEE is in addition to your Statutory Rights
SUNPENTOWN INTERNATIONAL INC.
14625 Clark Ave. City of Industry, CA 91745
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