Tiger tacook JAJ-A55U User manual

Electric Micom Rice Cooker
マイコン炊飯ジャー
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For household use only.
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Tig Tyra
Thank you for purchasing this TIGER rice cooker/warmer.
Please read these instructions carefully before use and observe them during use.
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感謝您購買 TIGER（虎牌）炊飯電子鍋。
使用前請務必仔細閱讀本操作說明的全部內容。
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Cuiseur à riz électrique
MODE D'EMPLOI
Pour usage domestique
Nous vous remercions d'avoir fait l'achat d'un cuiseur à riz/chaue-riz de marque TIGER.
Veuillez lire attentivement ces instructions avant d'utiliser l'appareil et respectez-les
attentivement.
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JAJ-A55U

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord or plug in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or
taking off parts.
6. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10.
Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing hot oil or other hot
liquids.
12.
13.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
This appliance is intended for household use.
The following instructions are applicable to 120V only:
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk
of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet in 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 defeat this safety feature.
Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
14.CAUTIONS: Risk of electric shock, cook only in removable container.
When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed including
the following:
Always attach plug to the appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.
The 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.
1. A short power cord (or detachable power cord) is provided to reduce the risks of becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer detachable power cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
3. If a longer detachable power cord or 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 extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally.

English
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GARANTIES DE S
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CURIT
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IMPORTANTES
1. Lire toutes les instructions.
2. Ne pas toucher les surfaces chaudes. Utiliser des poignées ou des boutons.
3.
4.
P
our se protéger contre toute électrocution, ne pas immerger le cordon ou la fiche dans l’eau
ou dans tout autre liquide.
L’utilisation de l’appareil par des enfants ou à proximité d’eux doit être sous stricte
supervision.
5. Débrancher l’appareil de la prise murale lorsqu’il n’est pas utilisé ou avant de le nettoyer.
Le laisser refroidir avant d’ajouter ou d’enlever des pièces.
6.
7. L’utilisation d’accessoires supplémentaires non recommandés par le fabricant de
l'appareil risque de provoquer des blessures.
8. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil à l’extérieur.
9. Ne pas laisser le cordon pendre sur le bord d’une table ou d’un comptoir ou toucher des
surfaces chaudes.
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11. .21
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Ne pas placer l’appareil sur ou à proximité d’une cuisinière à gaz ou électrique, ou dans un
four chaud.
Faire très attention en déplaçant l ’ appareil contenant de l ’ huile chaude ou d ’ autres liquides chauds.
Branchez toujours l
’ appareil en premier, puis branchez le cordon dans la prise murale. Pour
débrancher, mettez tous les boutons sur
“ arrê ” , puis retirez la fiche de la prise murale.
Ne pas utiliser l
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Attention : Pour réduire le risque de secousse eléctrique, cuire le riz uniquement dans le
contenant amovible.
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appareil à d ’ autres fins que celles prévues.
SAUVEGARDER CES INSTRUCTIONS
Toute réparation doit être effectuée par un réparateur autorisé.
Les instructions suivantes sont applicables à 120V seulement :
Cet appareil possède une fiche polarisée (avec une broche plus large qu’une autre). Pour
réduire tout risque d’électrocution, cette fiche se branche dans une prise polarisée d’une seule
manière. Si la fiche ne rentre pas entièrement dans la prise, la tourner. Si elle ne branche
toujours pas, contacter un électricien qualifié. Ne pas forcer cette fonction de sécurité.
Lors de l’utilisation des appareils, vous devez suivre les précautions de sécurité de base à tout
moment, y compris les points suivants :
Ne pas utiliser l’appareil avec un cordon ou une prise endommagés ou après un
dysfonctionnement de l’appareil ou s’il a été endommagé de quelque manière que ce
soit. Retournez l’appareil au centre de service agréé le plus proche pour examen,
réparation ou réglage.
Cet appareil est destiné à un usage domestique.
L’appareil n’est pas conçu pour être utilisé par des personnes (y compris des enfants) ayant
une déficience physique, sensorielle ou mentale réduite, ou un manque d’expérience et de
connaissances, à moins qu’elles soient sous surveillance ou qu’elles aient reçu des instruc-
tions concernant l’utilisation de l’appareil par une personne responsable de leur sécurité.
Les enfants doivent être surveillés pour s’assurer qu’ils ne jouent pas avec l’appareil.
1. Un cordon d'alimentation court (ou détachable) est fourni pour réduire les risques
d'enchevêtrement ou de trébuchement sur un cordon plus long.
2. Des cordons d'alimentation détachables plus longs ou des rallonges sont disponibles et
peuvent être utilisés avec prudence.
3. Si un cordon d'alimentation détachable plus long ou une rallonge doit être utilisé :
a. La tension nominale marquée sur la rallonge doit être au moins aussi élevée que la
puissance électrique de l'appareil.
b. La rallonge doit être disposée de manière à ne pas pendre du plan de travail ou de la
table, où elle pourrait être tirée par des enfants ou vous faire trébucher involontairement.

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Contents
1 ImportantSafeguards......................................................6
2 Part Names and Functions................................................10
Menuoptionsandfeatures................................................12
Tipsonmakingdeliciousrice..............................................13
3 BeforeCookingRice......................................................14
4 CookingRice............................................................16
5 OncetheRiceIsDoneCooking............................................17
6 CookingUsingtheTimer..................................................18
7 KeepingtheRiceWarm...................................................20
8 ReheatingCookedRice...................................................21
9 Cooking Rice (Soup) and Side Dishes Together ("Synchro-Cooking" Menu)....23
10 MakingaStew("Stew•Soup"Menu)........................................26
11 Baking a Cake ("Cake" Menu). . . . . . . . . . . . . .................................29
12 CleaningandMaintenance................................................31
13 CookingIsNotPerformedProperly........................................34
14 Stew Cooking or Cake Baking Does Not Go As Expected. ....................37
15 Troubleshooting.........................................................38
Others...................................................................40
Setting the present time. ..................................................40
Specifications............................................................40
In case of a power outage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Purchasing replacement parts and optional accessories. . . . . . ...............41
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ÚThe WARNINGS and CAUTIONS described below
are intended to protect the user and other individuals
from physical harm and household damage. To
ensure safety, please follow carefully.
ÚDo not remove the caution/warning seal attached to
the appliance.
Safety instructions are classified and described
according to the level of harm and damage caused
by improper use, as shown below.
This symbol indicates there is a
possibility of death or serious injury
*1
when the unit is improperly handled.
This symbol indicates there is a
possibility of injury
*2
or damage to
property
*3
when the unit is
improperly handled.
*1 "Serious injury" is defined here as loss of sight, burns (high
and low temperature), electric shock, broken bones,
poisoning, or other injuries severe enough to require
hospitalization or extended outpatient care.
*2 "Minor or moderate injury" is defined here as a physical injury,
burn, or electric shock which will not require hospital stay or
extended outpatient care.
*3 "Damage to property" is defined here as damage towards a
building, furniture, or pets.
Description of Symbols
The symbol indicates a warning
or caution.The specific details of the
warning or caution are indicated
inside the symbol or in an illustration
or text near the symbol.
The symbol indicates a prohibited
action.The specific details of the
prohibited action are indicated
inside the symbol or in an illustration
or text near the symbol.
The symbol indicates an action
that must be taken or an instruction
that must be followed. The specific
details of the action or instruction
are indicated inside the symbol or in
an illustration or text near the
symbol.
Warning
Do not use any other power supply than the
rated voltage.
Otherwise it could cause fire or electric shock.
Use an electrical outlet rated 7A or higher and
do not plug in other devices at the same time.
Connecting other devices in the same outlet may
cause the outlet to overheat or result in fire.
Do not damage or use a damaged power cord.
Do not forcefully bend, twist, fold, or modify the
cord. Do not place near high temperature surfaces
or under/between heavy objects. A damaged
power cord can cause fire or electric shock.
Wipe the plug thoroughly in the case dust or
other foreign objects are collected.
This is to avoid fire.
Firmly insert the plug into the outlet to avoid
electric shock, shorting, smoke, or fire.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacturer or its service
agent.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid
a hazard.
Do not plug in or unplug with wet hands.
This is to avoid electric shock or injury.
1Important Safeguards
Read and follow all safety instructions before using the rice cooker.
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Never open the lid during
cooking.
Doing so may result in
burns.
Do not place your face or hands near the steam
vent.
Doing so may result in burns. Be especially careful
to keep out of reach of infants and children.
Do not allow children to use the appliance by
themselves and do not put within reach of
infants or toddlers.
Failing to do so may result in burns, electric shock,
or injury.
Do not immerse the appliance in water, or pour
water into the appliance.
This is to avoid short circuits, electric shocks, and
malfunctions.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or
modify the product.
Repairs should only be performed by a
qualified service representative.
Doing so may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
Do not insert any metal objects into any gaps
between the parts.
Doing so may result in electric shock or
malfunction.
When closing the lid, make sure you remove
any rice and so on that has stuck around the
upper casing and the hook, and that you hear
the lid click shut.
If it is not shut, steam may leak out or the lid may
open and contents may spray out causing burns or
other injuries.
Stop using the appliance immediately if you
incur any malfunction or trouble.
Not doing so may result in fire, electric shock, or
injury.
Examples of trouble:
yThe power cord and/or plug become abnormally
hot.
ySmoke is emitted from the rice cooker or a
burning odor is detected.
yThe rice cooker is cracked or there are loose or
rattling parts.
yThe inner pot is deformed.
yThere are other problems or abnormalities.
Immediately unplug the power cord from the outlet
and contact your local dealer for servicing.
Do not use this product in anyway not
described in the operating instructions or
supplied cookbook.
Steam or contents may spray out causing burns or
other injuries.
(Examples)
yHeating ingredients inside of plastic cooking
bags, etc.
yUsing parchment paper to cover food in the rice
cooker.
Caution
Do not use on an unstable surface, or on a
table or rug that is vulnerable to heat.
Doing so may result in fire or damage to the table
or mat.
Do not use near the
wall or furniture.
Steam and heat may
cause damage,
discoloration and/or
deformation. Use the rice
cooker at least 11.8
inches (30 cm) away from walls or furniture. When
using the appliance on a kitchen rack or cabinet,
make sure the steam or heat is not trapped.
Do not use the
appliance in a small
space that forces
steam onto the
operation panel.
Steam and heat may
cause damage,
discoloration and/or deformation to the operation
panel and the main body. When using the product
on a sliding table, pull the table out so that the
steam is not trapped.
Do not expose the plug
to steam.
Doing so may result in
electric shock or fire.
When using the product
on a sliding table, be
careful not to expose the
product to steam.
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Do not use the appliance on a sliding table that
is not strong enough to support its weight.
If the appliance falls, it could result in injuries,
burns, or a malfunction. Make sure the table is
strong enough to support the appliance's weight
before use.
Do not use the
rice cooker
near a heat
source or
where it may be
splashed with
water.
Doing so may result in electric shock,
short-circuiting, fire, or deformation or malfunction
of the rice cooker.
Use only the inner pot made exclusively for this
rice cooker.
Using any other pot may result in overheating or
malfunction.
Only use the cooking plate supplied with this
rice cooker.
Using another cooking plate may result in fire or
burns.
Do not cook when the inner pot is empty.
Doing so may result in overheating or malfunction.
Be careful of escaping
steam when opening the lid.
Exposure to steam may result
in burns.
Do not touch hot parts during or immediately
after cooking.
Doing so may result in burns.
Unplug power cord when not in use.
This is to avoid injury, scalds, electric shock, or fire
caused by a short-circuit.
Be sure to firmly hold
the plug when removing
from an outlet.
This is to avoid electric
shock, shorting, or fire.
Do not use multiple outlet
receptacles.
This is to avoid fire.
Handle the rice cooker with care.
Dropping the rice cooker or exposing it to a strong
impact may result in injury or malfunction of the
unit itself.
Wait until the appliance has cooled down
before performing maintenance.
This is to avoid burns from hot surfaces.
Do not wash the entire appliance.
Do not pour water into the appliance or into the
base of the appliance. This is to avoid short circuits
and electric shocks.
Do not move the rice cooker while it is still
cooking.
Doing so may cause the contents to spill and
cause burns.
If the plug is disconnected, rice is not cooked.
Do not touch the open button while carrying
the rice cooker.
Doing so may cause the lid to open, resulting in
injury or burns.
Do not use the appliance on an IH cooking
heater.
This is to avoid malfunction.
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Important Safeguards
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Cautions towards enabling the long-term use of this rice cooker
yRemove any burnt rice or remaining grains of rice.
Failure to do so may cause steam to leak or contents to boil over. This may result in malfunction or
improperly cooked rice.
yDo not cover the rice cooker with a cloth or other object during cooking.
Doing so may cause the rice cooker or the lid to become deformed or discolored.
yDo not reheat (keep warm) cooked rice that has cooled down.
This is to avoid malfunctions or fire.
yThe holes on the rice cooker are designed to maintain its functions and performance. In extremely rare cases, dust
or even insects may enter these holes and cause malfunction. To prevent this, a commercially available insect
prevention sheet, etc., is recommended. If a malfunction does occur due to this problem, it will not be covered by
warranty. Contact the JAPAN TIGER CORPORATION.
yThe inner pot's fluorocarbon resin coating may wear and peel with extended use. This material is harmless to
humans and this situation presents no hindrance to actual cooking or to the rice cooker's heat insulating capability. In
the case you would like to purchase a new inner pot, you can do so by contacting the JAPAN TIGER
CORPORATION.
yStrictly observe the following instructions to keep the fluorocarbon resin coating from scratching or peeling.
xDo not place the inner pot directly over gas, electric, or IH stove top. Do not place in the microwave or oven.
xUse the Keep Warm function for white rice only. Do not use for mixed or seasoned rice, etc.
xDo not use vinegar inside the inner pot.
xUse only the supplied spatula or a wooden spatula.
xDo not use hard utensils such as metal ladles, spoons, or whisks.
xDo not place a basket inside inner pot.
xDo not place tableware and other hard utensils or objects inside the inner pot.
xDo not clean the inner pot with hard materials such as metal spatulas or nylon scouring sponges.
xDo not use a dishwasher/dryer to clean the inner pot.
xBe careful not to scratch the inner pot when washing rice.
xIf the inner pot becomes deformed, contact the store where you purchased the JAPAN TIGER CORPORATION.
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2Part Names and Functions
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Accessories
<Spatula>
<Measuring cup>
About 1 cup (about 0.18 L)
About 5.29 oz (150 g)
<Cooking plate> <Cookbook>
Sounds emitted by the rice cooker
The following sounds coming from the rice cooker
during cooking, steaming, reheating, or when the Keep
Warm function is on are normal and do not indicate a
problem:
yTicking sound (sound from the microcomputer
controller)
yPopping sound (the sound of metal contracting due to
heat)
yWater bubbling sound (only while cooking rice and
steaming)
The lithium battery
The rice cooker has a built-in lithium battery that stores
the present time and preset timer settings even with the
power plug disconnected.
yThis lithium battery has a four-to-five-year life
expectancy with the power plug disconnected.
yIf the lithium battery runs out, "0:00" will blink on the
display when the power cord is plugged back in.
Normal cooking is still possible, but the present time,
preset timer settings, and elapsed Keep Warm time
are no longer stored in the memory when the power
plug is disconnected.
Note Do not attempt to replace the lithium
battery yourself.
To replace the lithium battery, contact the
JAPAN TIGER CORPORATION.
Checking the present time
The time is displayed in a 12-hour format. It should be
adjusted if the correct time is not displayed.(See p.40)
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Menu Availability Keep Warm Feature
Quick {{
Select when cooking long-grain rice (rinse-free
rice).
Synchro-Cooking - USelect when using the cooking plate to cook rice
and side dishes together.
Plain {{
Select when cooking short-grain rice (rinse-free
rice).
Mixed•Sweet - USelect when cooking mixed/seasoned rice or
steamed rice.
Risotto - USelect when cooking risotto.
Brown {USelect when cooking brown rice and/or
multi-grain rice.
Stew•Soup - USelect when cooking a stew or soup from the
supplied cookbook.
Cake - - Select when making a cake from the supplied
cookbook.
See p.40 for cooking capacities.
U: Rice can be kept warm. However, its flavor may be lost.
Menu options and features
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See page 14 for preparations before cooking rice,
and pages 16, 17, and 18 for rice cooking
instructions.
Select high quality rice and store
it in a cool location.
Choose freshly polished, glossy rice with a uniform
grain size. Store in a cool, dark, well ventilated
location.
Carefully measure
the rice with the
supplied
measuring cup.
One cup equals about 5.29
oz (0.18 L) .
ÚUse the supplied
measuring cup for rinse-free rice as well.
Wash the
rice quickly.
Stir the rice around
with your hand in a
generous amount of
water, pour out the
water, and repeat
until the water
remains clear.
When cooking semi-polished
rice, whole rice, rice boiled with
barley, germinated brown rice,
and rice mixed with grains, select
the "Plain" menu.
ÚWhen cooking mixed grain with white rice, place
the mixed grain on top of the white rice.
ÚThere may be more scorched rice than when
compared to polished rice.
Cooking rinse-free rice
yAdd the rinse-free rice and water, and then stir well
from the bottom so that every individual grain of
rice becomes immersed in the water.(Merely
adding water to the rice will prevent it from soaking
in the water and may result in improperly cooked
rice.)
yIf the added water turns white, we recommend you
wash the rice thoroughly by replacing the water
once or twice.(The water turning white is due to the
starch in the rice and not its bran; however,
cooking it with the starch left in the water may
result in burnt rice, the contents boiling over, or
improperly cooked rice.)
Add water according to the type of
rice and your personal preference.
If you choose to use more or less water than the
recommended amount, do not deviate from that
amount by any more than 1/3 of one line.
yAmount of water to add
Menu Water scale (Use the corresponding scale on the
inner pot as a guide)
Quick
Synchro-Cooking
Plain
Mixed
Use the "Plain" scale.
Sweet (sticky rice) Use the "Sweet" scale.
Sweet (sticky rice
and regular rice) Between the "Plain" and "Sweet" scales.
Risotto Use the "Risotto" scale.
Brown Use the "Brown" scale.
ÚFor rinse-free rice, make sure the water is added up to
slightly over the scale (with the line just covered by the
surface of the water).
ÚWhen cooking semi-polished rice, whole rice, rice boiled
with barley, germinated brown rice, and rice mixed with
grains, use the "Plain" scale as a reference.
ÚIf the amount of water to add is specified on a package of
germinated brown rice or multigrain rice, follow those
directions and add water according to your personal
preference.
Adding other ingredients to the
rice
The total amount of ingredients should be no more
than 2.5 oz (70 g) per cup of rice. Stir in any
seasoning well and then add the extra ingredients on
top of the rice. If other ingredients are to be added to
the rice, be sure to use no more than the acceptable
maximum amount (see the following table).
Mixed•Sweet 2 cups or less
Risotto 1 cup or less
Brown 1.5 cups or less
Cooking risotto
After washing the rice, cook the risotto immediately
without draining in a colander. Otherwise the texture
could be spoiled.
Tips on making delicious rice
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See p.13 for tips on making delicious rice
1
Measure the rice.
Always use the measuring cup supplied with the rice
cooker
ÚA level filling of rice in the supplied measuring cup
equals about 5.29 oz (about 0.18 L).
Use the supplied measuring cup for rinse-free rice as
well.
Note Always use the specified volume of rice
(see "Specifications" on p.40).
Otherwise the rice may not cook properly.
2
Wash the rice.
This can be done using the inner pot.
ÚFor rinse-free rice, see p.13.
Note yDo not use hot water (over 95˚F [35˚C])
to wash the rice or when adding water.
It may prevent the rice from cooking
properly.
yDo not apply too much force while
washing the rice.
This could damage the inner pot and
prevent rice from cooking properly.
3
Adjust the water level.
Place the inner pot on a level surface and adjust the
water level to the appropriate line of the corresponding
scale on the inside of the pot.
The water level should be selected according to the type
of rice and the selected cooking menu, but can be
fine-tuned to your personal preference.(See the
guidelines on p.13)
4
Wipe off any water and rice,
etc.
Note Be sure to remove any rice or other
material adhering to and around the
heating plate, center sensor, upper
casing, and the catch. Material stuck to
the lid can prevent it from from closing, or
allow it to spring open while cooking.
3Before Cooking Rice
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Place the inner pot in the
main body and close the lid.
❶Be sure to place
the inner pot
correctly and not
at an angle.
❷Close the lid.
Note Make sure the inner pot is placed
correctly.
6
Insert the power plug to an
outlet.
Note If the Keep Warm light is on, press the
[Keep Warm/Cancel] key to turn off the
light.
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See p.13 for tips on making delicious rice
1
Open the panel cover.
ÚDo not apply excess force to the panel cover, or place
anything on it.
ÚIf any water or cooking material adhere to the inside
of the panel cover, wipe it off immediately.
2
Press the [Menu] key to
move the ▲to the desired
menu.
Each time the [Menu] key is pressed, the selected menu
changes in the order shown below.
ÚYou do not need to press the [Menu] key if the
desired menu is already selected.
Note When "Quick" is selected, the cooking
time is shorter than compared to "Plain".
3
Press the [Start] key.
Rice cooking starts.
4
Close the panel cover.
ÚDo not press the keys on the panel cover.
Note Do not place anything susceptible to
magnetism near the rice cooker as the
panel cover contains a built-in magnet.
Cooking time guidelines
Quick Synchro-Cooking Plain Mixed•Sweet
26 to 36 min 31 to 41 min 40 to 50 min 27 to 45 min
Risotto Brown
26 to 36 min 68 to 82 min
ÚThe above times indicate the amount of time to the end of steaming after cooking is completed when the rice is not soaked prior to cooking.
(Voltage: 120 V, Room temperature: 73.4˚F [23˚C], Water temperature: 73.4˚F [23˚C], Amount of water: normal level)
ÚCooking times will differ somewhat depending upon the amount being cooked, the type of rice, the type and quantity of ingredients, the room
temperature, the water temperature, the amount of water, electrical voltage, and whether the Timer function is used or not, etc.
4Cooking Rice
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When the steaming process starts…
The time until steaming is complete is shown on the
display in 1-minute increments.
Steaming times vary depending upon the selected
menu. During steaming the time remaining is displayed.
("Quick": 7 min / "Plain": 10 min)
When cooking is complete.
The Keep Warm function starts automatically.
For "Risotto", the Keep Warm light blinks when cooking
is complete.
When the "Risotto" menu is selected
After the risotto is cooked, you need to reheat when
adding tomato sauce or white sauce. Do not press the
[Keep Warm/Cancel] key immediately after cooking;
reheat the risotto instead.(See p.22)
Stir and loosen the cooked rice.
Be sure to stir and loosen the rice as soon as cooking is
complete.
Due to the shape of the inner pot, the rice is slightly
sunken at the center when cooking is finished.
Hold the inner pot firmly with an oven mitt etc.
Note Be sure to wipe off any hot water that
collects on the upper casing or that runs
onto the outside of the rice cooker when
you open the lid immediately after
cooking or while the Keep Warm function
is on.
When you are done using the rice cooker…
1
Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key.
2
Disconnect the power plug.
3
Clean the rice cooker (see p.31 to
32).
5Once the Rice Is Done Cooking
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Using the Timer function
You can preset the time that you want cooking to
actually be complete.
The current timer settings are stored in the memory.
Example setting: If the timer is set to 6:30 AM,
cooking will be completed at 6:30 AM.
1
Open the panel cover.
2
Check the present time.
ÚMake sure the present time is correct, or cooking will
not be completed on time. See p.40 for the
procedure to set the present time.
ÚThe time is displayed in a 12-hour format.
3
Press the [Timer] key.
6Cooking Using the Timer
(For the "Quick", "Plain", "Brown" menus only.)
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4
Use the [Hour] and [Min]
keys to set the desired
cooking time.
ÚThe time is displayed in a 12-hour format.
yPress the [Hour] key to change the set time in 1-hour
increments. Press the [Min] key to change that time in
10-minute increments.
yHold down the corresponding key to change the time
more rapidly.
Note Do not set the timer to more than 12
hours, as it may result in spoiled rice.
5
Press the [Menu] key to
move the ▲to the desired
menu.
ÚYou do not need to press the [Menu] key if the
desired menu is already selected.
6
Press the [Start] key.
The timer is set.
ÚIf you make a mistake or otherwise want to reset the
timer, press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key and repeat
the procedure from step
3
on p.18.
7
Close the panel cover.
Note yThe Timer function is not available in
the following cases.
xWhen the "Synchro-Cooking",
"Mixed•Sweet", "Risotto",
"Stew•Soup", or "Cake" menu is
selected.
xWhen the preset time is less than
that indicated in the following table.
Menu Minimum preset time
Quick 55 min
Plain 1 h 5 min
Brown 1 h 35 min
xWhen "0:00" is blinking on the
display.
yIf the Keep Warm light is on, press the
[Keep Warm/Cancel] key to turn off
the light.(The Timer function is not
available while the Keep Warm light is
on.)
yIf you do not operate the rice
cooker within about 30 seconds
after pressing the [Timer] key, an
alarm sounds (3 beeps).
yIf the [Timer] or [Start] key is
pressed while the rice cooker is in a
state where the Timer function is
not available, an alarm sounds (3
beeps).
When not changing the Timer or the Menu
You can make settings even when the panel cover is
closed.
❶Check the present time.
❷Press the [Timer] key.
❸Press the [Start] key.
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When cooking is complete, the rice cooker automatically
switches to the Keep Warm function.
Turning off the Keep Warm function
Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key.
(The Keep Warm light turns off)
Restarting the Keep Warm function
Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key.
(The Keep Warm light turns on)
Keeping a small amount of rice warm
Gather the rice at the
center of the inner pot and
serve as soon as possible.
Operations during Keep Warm
The Keep Warm light turns on during Keep Warm.
Elapsed Keep Warm time display
Hold down the [Hour] key to display the elapsed Keep
Warm time. The elapsed time is displayed in 1-hour
increments.
After 12 hours, the display blinks up until 24 hours.
ÚAfter 24 hours have elapsed, "24" blinks.
Note yAvoid the following, as they may result
in unusual odors, dryness,
discoloration, or corrosion of the inner
pot.
xUsing the Keep Warm function with
cold rice
xAdding cold rice to rice that is being
kept warm
xLeaving a spatula in the inner pot
while the Keep Warm function is on
xUsing the Keep Warm function with
the power plug disconnected
xUsing the Keep Warm function for
longer than 12 hours
xKeeping less than the minimum
required amount of rice warm (0.5
cup)
xUsing the Keep Warm function for
anything other than white rice
(including rinse-free rice)
yDo not leave the cooking plate or food
cooked using the cooking plate inside
the rice cooker while the Keep Warm
function is on.
yBe sure to remove any grains of rice
that adhere to the brim of the inner pot
as well as the gasket. Failure to do so
can result in dryness, discoloration,
odors, and stickiness of the rice being
cooked.
yFor "Risotto", the Keep Warm light
blinks when cooking is complete. Since
it can become pasty if kept warm for
too long, and condensation can drip
from the inner lid, serve as soon as
possible.
yFor "Cake", the Keep Warm light blinks
when baking is complete. Since
condensation can drip from the inner
lid, serve as soon as possible.
yServe cooked rice as soon as possible
in severe weather conditions such as
cold climates and high temperature
environments.
yIf the Keep Warm temperature is too
low, reheat the rice (see p.21).
7Keeping the Rice Warm
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