Tayama MB-FZ30B Use and care manual

6-Cup Sensor Logic Rice Cooker™
Instruction Manual &
Cooking Guide
Model:MB-FZ30B
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Congratulations on your purchase of the 6-Cup Sensor Logic™ Rice Cooker
With the touch of a button, you can prepare delicious, fluffy rice of any variety
without a stove top. In addition, your rice cooker will preparesoups, stews and
other one-pot meals for quick and easy dinners without the added oils or fats
of other forms of cooking. Enjoy the convenience of healthy, delicious food with
the rice cooker that does all the work for you!
Please read all instructions before first use.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following:.
1.Important: Read all instructions carefully before first use.
2.Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs
3.Use only on a level, dry, and heat-resistant surface.
4.To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or the appliance in
water or any other liquid.
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. Return the appliance to the
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
8.The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury.
9.Do not use outdoors.
10.Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a counter or table.
11.Do not place on or near a hot burner or in a heated oven.
12.Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.
13.Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing hot oils or
other liquids.
14.Do not touch, cover or obstruct the steam valve on the top of the rice cooker as it is
extremely hot and may cause scalding.
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 electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, this
appliance may not operate properly.
18.Always make sure the outside of the inner cooking pot is dry prior to use. If
cooking pot is returned to cooker when wet, it may damage or cause the product to
malfunction.
19.Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking. Hot steam will
escape and could cause burns.
20.The rice should not be left in the rice pot with the keep warm function on for more
than 24 hours.
21.To prevent damage or deformation, do not use the inner pot on a stovetop or
burner.
22.To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.
23.Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
24.To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in removable container.
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This appliance is for household use only.

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SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
1.A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2.Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in
their use.
3.If a longer extension cord is used:
a.The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great
as the electrical rating of the appliance.
b.The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter
top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
POLARIZED PLUG

Rice is a valuable source of low fat, complex carbohydrates and is abundant in
thiamin, niacin and iron. It is an essential ingredient for a healthy diet.
There are many different varieties of rice available in the market. Your Tayama Rice
Cooker can cook any type perfectly every time. Following are the commonly
available varieties of rice and their characteristics:
Long Grain Rice
Typically this rice is not starchy and has loose, individual grains after cooking. The
“California” rice is soft; “Carolina” is a little firmer, and “Jasmine” is the firmest of
the long grain variety and is flavorful and aromatic.
Short Grain Rice
Short grain is characteristically soft, sticky and chewy. This is the rice used to
make sushi. “California” Rice is soft; “Sweet Rice”, often called “pearl” rice for its
round shape, is extra sticky and is excellent for making rice pudding.
Brown Rice
Brown rice is often considered the most healthy variety. It has bran layers on the rice
grains and contains more B-complex vitamins, iron, calcium, and fiber than polished
(white) rice. The most popular brown rice is long grain and has a chewy texture.
Wild Rice
Wild rice comes in many delicious varieties and mixes. Often it is mixed with long
grain rice for its firmer texture and rich brown to black color. Wild rice makes
wonderful stuffing for poultry when cooked with broth and mixed with your favorite
dried fruits.
ABOUT RICE & FUZZY LOGIC
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Cooking Rice with Sensor Logic
Traditional electric rice cookers heat only from the bottom at one set temperature
and turn off when the water has been absorbed. Tayama’s 6-Cup Sensor Logic
Rice Cooker uses advanced technology and an all around heating system that
maintains the optimal cooking environment for the perfect rice..
TM
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Sensor logic rice cookers are for true rice enthusiasts. This rice cooker uses a micro
computer chip that controls heating in a way that optimizes the cooking temperature
of the rice to enhance flavor and texture. The sensor monitors the boiling rate of the
water in the pot and controls temperature accordingly to provide the perfect pot of
rice every time. It also has functions for cooking sushi rice, brown rice and porridge.
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PARTS IDENTIFICATION
Cover
Cover Button
Cooker Bod
y
C
ontrol Panel
Steam Valve
Base
Spoon She
lf
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Spoon Soup Ladle Spoon She
lf
Measuring Cup Steam Tray
Spoon Shelf Diagram Accessories
Inner Pot
Start
Keep Warm
Off
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Menu
Timer
LCD display
"Timer"button
"Timer"
button
"Menu"
button
"Start" indicator
"Start"
button
"Keep Warm/Off"
indicator
"Keep Warm/Off"
button
Timer (hrs)
Start
Keep Warm
Off
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Menu
Timer

HOW TO USE
Before First Use:
1.Read all instructions and important safeguards.
2.Remove all packaging materials and make sure items are received in good condition.
3.Tear up all plastic bags as they can pose a risk to children.
4.Wash accessories in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
5.Remove inner pot from rice cooker and clean with warm soapy water. Rinse
and dry thoroughly before returning to cooker.
6.Wipe body clean with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
Do not immerse the rice cooker, cord or plug in water at any time.
To Cook Rice:
1.Using the measuring cup provided, measure and add rice to separate container.
2.Rinse rice in container until the water becomes relatively clear, then drain.
3.Add cleaned rice into the inner pot and using the water measurement lines
inside, fill it with the appropriate amount of water. See Rice/Water Measurement
chart included on page 8.
4.Close lid and plug power cord into outlet.
5.Press menu button until the arrow is pointing to the desired setting. Choose
from white rice, brown rice, sushi rice or porridge.
6.Press start button.
7.Rice cooker will automatically switch to keep warm mode when complete.
To Slow Cook:
1.Add ingredients to inner pot, and place pot in rice cooker.
2.Press the menu button until the arrow is pointing to the desired setting. Choose
2-hour slow cook. Press the start button.
3.Function will automatically switch to keep warm mode when complete.
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NOTE:
• Average cooking time for a full pot of white rice is 50-60 minutes. For brown
rice, cooking time is slightly increased. And for smaller portions, the cooking
time for brown or white rice is decreased.
• It is best not to wash rice directly inside the inner pot in order to avoid scratching
the non-stick coating of the inner pot.

HOW TO USE
To Steam Food:
1.Measure the desired amount of water into the inner pot. Aconvenient steaming
guide has been included on page 9.
2.Place steam tray inside the rice cooker.
3.Place food in tray, plug power cord into outlet and press menu button until the
arrow is pointing to the steam/cook setting. Press the Start button.
4.When timer has reached the appropriate time, press the off button.
To Use Timer:
1.Press Timer.
2.Select the number of hours within which you would like your cooking to finish.
(1 to 15 hours).
3.Press the Start button.
4.Rice cooker will automatically switch to warm mode when complete.
To Use Warm Mode:
Although the rice cooker automatically switches to warm after cooking finishes,
you may also use this function independently to keep a meal warm after the rice
cooker is turned off.
1.Add food to be warmed to inner pot and place in the rice cooker.
2.Press keep warm/off button until light illuminates.
3.Press keep warm/off button when finished warming.
CAUTION:
• Do not open lid when in use as it will delay cooking time and will release hot
steam, which may cause burns.
• If cooking pot is returned to cooker when wet, it may damage or cause this
product to malfunction. 6
Start
Keep Warm
Off
TAYAMAR
Menu
Timer
LCD display
"Timer"button
"Timer"
button
"Menu"
button
"Start" indicator
"Start"
button
"Keep Warm/Off"
indicator
"Keep Warm/Off"
button
Timer (hrs)

HOW TO CLEAN
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Always unplug unit and allow to cool completely before cleaning.
To Clean Inner Rice Pot:
1. Remove the inner cooking pot. Wash it in warm, soapy water using a nylon sponge
or dishcloth.
2. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
3. Repeat process with steam tray, and other provided accessories.
4. Wipe the body of the rice cooker clean with a damp cloth.
To Clean the Underside of the Lid: (See Diagram 1)
The underside of the lid should be cleaned after every use.
1.Wipe the underside of the lid with a warm, damp cloth.
2.Dry with a soft dry cloth
To Clean Steam Valve: (See Diagram 1)
Steam valve should be cleaned after every use.
1.Pull out the steam valve as shown in Diagram 1.
2.Empty and wash the steam valve in warm, soapy water.
3.Wipe the steam valve clean with a damp cloth.
4.Reinsert the steam valve for next use.
To Clean Heating Plate: (See Diagram 2)
Heating plate should be cleaned after every use.
1.Wipe the heating plate with a warm, damp cloth.
2.Dry with a soft dry cloth
Rice grains or other dried materials may stick to the heating plate. Repeat Steps 1 and
2 until the heating plate is completely clean to ensure full contact between the inner pot and
the heating plate. Otherwise, the appliance will not close properly and may overheat.
Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners or products that are not considered
safe to use on nonstick coatings.
Do not immerse rice cooker base in water or any other liquid. This appliance
is NOT dishwasher safe. The inner pot is NOT dishwasher safe.
Diagram 1
Diagram 2
Start
Keep Warm
Off
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Menu
Timer
Start
Keep Warm
Off
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Menu
Timer

COOKING GUIDES
Rice/Water Measurement Chart:
HELPFUL HINTS:
1.Rinse rice to remove excess bran and starch. This will help reduce browning and
sticking to the bottom of the pot, but may reduced nutrients in enriched rice.
2.If you have experienced any rice sticking to the inner pot, try adding a light
coating of vegetable oil to the bottom of the inner pot before adding rice.
3.For softer rice, allow rice to soak for 10-20 minutes prior to cooking.
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UNCOOKED
RICE
INNER POT
WATER LINE
1/4 Cup Line 0.25
1/2 Cup Line 0.5
3/4 Cup Line 0.75
Porridge Chart:
UNCOOKED
RICE
WATER WITH
MEASURING CUP
INNER POT
WATER LINE
APPROX COOKED
RICE YIELD
2 Cups 2-1/2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups
3 Cups 3-1/2 Cups Line 3 6 Cups
4 Cups 4-1/2 Cups Line 4 8 Cups
5 Cups 5-1/2 Cups Line 5 10 Cups
6 Cups 6-1/2 Cups Line 6 12 Cups
7 Cups 7-1/2 Cups Line 7 14 Cups
8 Cups 8-1/2 Cups Line 8 16 Cups
9 Cups 9-1/2 Cups Line 9 18 Cups
10 Cups 10-1/2 Cups Line 10 20 Cups
NOTE
• When cooking brown or wild rice, add an additional 3/4 cup water.
• The measuring cup included is not an exact cup. Chart refers to cups of
rice/water based on the measuring cup provided.
• This is only a general measuring guide. As there are many different kinds of rice
available (see About Rice on page 3), rice/water measurement may vary slightly.

COOKING GUIDES
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Steaming Chart:
HELPFUL HINTS:
VEGETABLE
Asparagus
Broccoli
Cabbage
Carrots
Cauliflower
Con
Eggplant
Green Beans
Peas
Spinach
Squash
Zucchini
STEAMING TIME
10 Minutes
10 Minutes
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
15 Minutes
20 Minutes
15 Minutes
10 Minutes
10 Minutes
10 Minutes
10 Minutes
AMOUNT OF WATER
1/2 Cup
1/2 Cup
1 Cup
1 Cup
1 Cup
1 Cup
1-1/4 Cup
1 Cup
1/2 Cup
1/2 Cup
1-1/4 Cup
1 Cup
1. Since most vegetables only absorb a small amount of water, there is no need to
increase the amount of water with a larger serving of vegetables.
2. Always keep the lid closed during the entire steaming process. Opening the lid
causes a loss of heat and steam, which may result in a longer cooking time and
may cause burns. If you find it necessary to open the lid, use caution. You may
want to add a small amount of water to help restore the lost moisture.
3. Altitude, humidity and outside temperature will affect cooking times.
4. The steaming chart is for reference only. Actual cooking time may vary.