TEFAL RK363 User manual

Mechanical Rice Cooker
RK363/RK364
www.tefal.com
EN
ZH
MS
IMKG 693.03.2020

Control panel
COOK
WARM
3
27
8
9
14
1
5
4
11
12
13
11a
11b
6
*
10
11 cups
123
456
789
10 11 12
* 插頭類型將根據市場要求進行更改。
* Jenis palam akan tukar mengikut keperluan negara masing-masing.
* The plug type will be changed according to market requirement.

Control panel
COOK
WARM
3
27
8
9
14
1
5
4
11
12
13
11a
11b
6
*
10
11 cups
123
456
789
10 11 12
= Red Light
= Green Light
* Depending on model
= 紅燈
= 綠燈
* 視乎型號
= Lampu Merah
= Lampu Hijau
* Bergantung kepada model

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SAFETY WARNINGS
Read and follow the instructions for use. Keep
them safe.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or a separate remote-
control system.
• This appliance can be used by children aged
from 8years and above if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and if they understand the
hazards involved.Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless they are
older than 8 years and supervised. Keep the
appliance and its cord out of reach of children
aged less than 8years.
• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack
1 Steam basket
2 Graduation for water and rice
3 Removable non stick bowl
4 Measuring cup
5 Rice spatula
6 Power cord
7 Lid opening button
8 Lid handle
9 Steam valve
10 Lid
11 Control panel
a Cook
b Warm
12 Sensor
13 Heating plate
14 Detachable inner lid*
DESCRIPTION
* only available for RK364

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EN
of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
• This appliance is for household use only. It is not
intended for even use in the following applications
and the guarantee will not apply for:
– Staff pantry areas in shops, offices and other
working environments
– Farm houses
– By clients in hotels, motels and other such kind
of residential type environments
– Bed and breakfast type environments
• If your appliance is fitted with fixed power
cord: if the power supply cord is damage, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer, the
manufacturer’s after-sales service department

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or similarly qualified person in order to avoid any
danger.
• The appliance must not be immersed in water or
any other liquid.
• Use a damp cloth or sponge with washing up
liquid to clean the accessories and parts in contact
with food. Rinse with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry
carefully.
• If the symbol is marked on the appliance, this
symbol means “Caution: surfaces may become
hot during use”.
• Caution: the surface of heating element is subject
to residual heat after use.
• Caution: risk of injury due to improper use of the
appliance.
• Caution: if your appliance has a removable power
cord, do not spill liquid on the connector.
• Always unplug the appliance:
– immediately after use
– when moving it
– prior to any cleaning or maintenance
– if it fails to function correctly
• Burns can occur by touching the hot surface of
the appliance, the hot water, steam or the food.
• During cooking, the appliance gives out heat and
steam. Keep face and hands away.

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EN
• Do not obstruct the steam outlet.
• For any problems or queries please contact our
After Sales Care or consult our website.
• The appliance can be used up to an altitude of
2000m.
• For your safety, this appliance complies with the safety regulations and
directives in effect at the time of manufacture (Low-voltage Directive,
Electromagnetic Compatibility, Food Contact Materials Regulations,
Environment…).
• Check that the power supply voltage corresponds to that shown on the
appliance (alternating current).
• Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country
other than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an approved
service centre.
CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY
• Do not use the appliance if:
– the appliance or the cord is damaged.
– the appliance has fallen or shows visible damage or does not work
properly.
– In the event of the above, the appliance must be sent to an approved
service centre. Do not take the appliance apart yourself.
• Do not leave the cord hanging.
• Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket.
• Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability for doing so, use
only an extension lead which is in good condition, has an earthed plug
and is suited to the power of the appliance.
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.

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USING
• Use a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from any water
splashes.
• Do not allow the base of the appliance to come into contact with water.
• Never try to operate the appliance when the pot is empty or without
the pot.
• The cooking function/knob must be allowed to operate freely. Do not
prevent or obstruct the function from automatically changing to the
keep warm function.
• Do not remove the pot while the appliance is working.
• Do not put the appliance directly onto a hot surface, or any other source
of heat or flame, as it will cause a failure or danger.
• The pot and the heating plate should be in direct contact. Ensure that
no food or liquid is inserted between the pot and heating plate.
• Do not place the appliance near a heat source or in a hot oven, as
serious damage could result.
• Do not put any food or water into the appliance until the pot is in place.
• Respect the levels indicated in the recipes.
• Should any part of your appliance catch fire, do not attempt to put it
out with water. To smother the flames use a damp tea towel.
• Any intervention should only be made by an approved or authorized
service centre with original spare parts.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended
and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.

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ENPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
• Your appliance has been designed to operate for many years. However,
when you decide to replace it, remember to think about how you can
contribute to protecting the environment.
• Before discarding your appliance you should remove the battery from
the timer and dispose of it at a local civic waste collection centre
(according to model).
Environment protection first!

Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be
recovered or recycled.
Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.
BEFORE FIRST USE
USING YOUR RICE COOKER
• Open the lid by pressing the opening button on the handle. –Fig.1
• Remove the pot –Fig.2, steam valve –Fig.3 and the detachable inner lid
(RK364 only)
• Clean the pot, valve and inner lid with a sponge and washing up liquid.
• Wipe the outside of the appliance and the lid with a damp cloth.
• Dry off carefully.
• Put all the elements back in their original position. Install the detachable
cord into the socket on the cooker base.
Measuring the ingredients - Max capacity of the bowl
• The graduated markings on the inside of the bowl are given in cups, these
are used for measuring the amount of water when cooking rice and other
cereals. The maximum quantity of water + rice should not exceed the
11cups mark inside the bowl. –Fig.5.
• The plastic cup provided with your appliance is for measuring rice.
• To cook 1 cup of white rice (serves 2 small or 1 large portion), use
1measuring cup of white rice and then add 1½ measuring cup of water.
To cook other quantity of rice, refer to cooking guide below.

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Note: Always add the rice first otherwise you will have too much water.
Rice
• Press “COOK” button on the control panel, the cooking indicator light
changes to red showing that the cooking has begun –Fig.6
• At the end of cooking, it will turn to keep warm automatically, the
cooking indicator light changes to green. –Fig.7
• Please maintain “Keep Warm” status for several minutes before serving
for good taste of rice.
Warm
• When you plug in the appliance, the indicator light will light up in green
and the appliance will start to keep warm automatically.
• At the end of cooking, the appliance will turn to keep warm automatically,
the cooking indicator light changes to green.
• The maximum keep warm time is 24 hours.
• Please ensure the rice cooker is unplugged and completely cooled down
before cleaning and maintenance. –Fig.8
• It is strongly advised to clean the appliance after each use with a
sponge. –Fig9,10
• The pot, the cup, the steam basket and the rice spoon are dishwasher
safe.
COOKING PROGRAM
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
COOKING GUIDE FOR WHITE RICE -10 CUPS
Measuring cups of
white rice Weight of white rice Water level in the bowl (
+ the rice) Serves
2 300 g 2 cup mark 3per.-4per.
4 600 g 4 cup mark 5per.-6per.
6 900 g 6 cup mark 8per.-10per.
8 1200 g 8 cup mark 13per.-14per.
11 1650 g 11 cup mark 16per.-18per.