Toshiba RC-DX10H User manual

Model No.
1.0 L type
RC-DX10H
RC-DX10HA
1.8 L type
RC-DX18H
RC-DX18HA
Vacuum & Pressure IH Rice Cooker
(for household use)
Instruction Manual
With recipes
Contents
Before use
Instructions for safety ………………… 2
Attention ……………………………… 7
Name of each part ……………………… 8
Power cord connection•………………… 8
Opening the outer lid• ………………… 10
Closing the outer lid• ………………… 11
•indication …………………… 11
Cooking time display• ………………… 11
Attaching and removing the inner lid and•
steam vent (filter) …………………… 12
Cooking rice
How to cook rice
Checkup before cooking …………… 13
Basic procedure ……………………… 14
Tips for cooking tasty rice•…………… 15
Cooking courses ……………………… 16
Guide for amount of rice to be
cooked and cooking time
……… 16
Setting the type of rice and cooking•
course ………………………………… 17
Using different cooking courses …… 18
Setting the timer …………………… 20
Setting the clock to the current time
…… 21
Keep Warm mode (reheating rice)…… 22
Cleaning
Cleaning ……………………………… 24
Cleaning by boiling• …………………… 25
Mastering the cooker
Recipes ……………………………… 26
Cooking in <Steam>, <Cake> and
<Soup> courses ……………………… 29
<Steam>•……………………………… 30
<Cake>• ………………………………… 32
<Soup>•……………………………… 34
Troubleshooting
Sounds ……………………………… 35
Changing the settings ……………… 36
Troubleshooting……………………… 37
Error display ………………………… 41
When a power failure occurs
………… 42
Lithium battery
……………………… 42
Specifications ………………………… 43
Warranty (Attachment) ……………… 43
Repair service ………………………… 43
Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba Vacuum & Pressure IH
Rice Cooker.
•Please use this rice cooker for household purposes only.
(It is not intended for commercial use.)
• For proper and safe use, please read this Instruction
Manual carefully before use.
•Please be sure to keep this Manual at hand for quick
reference in the future.
•Please be sure to receive the warranty.
The interior of the pressure-type rice cooker develops a
high pressure. Improper use will cause a hazardous
situation. For proper and safe use, please read this
Instruction Manual carefully.
For 220 V AC only
Make sure that the rating of the electrical outlet is 220 V AC.
For proper and safe use of this rice cooker, please read
"Instructions for safety" and "Attention" (pages 2 to 7).

2
Instructions for safety
Please follow these instructions without fail
* The illustrations shown in the Instruction Manual may differ from the product you purchased.
To avoid fire, burn, electric shock, electrical leak, short circuit, etc.
Hazards and damage caused by failure to observe instructions for using this product are classied according
to their degree, and are indicated by the following safety icons.
This indicates that incorrect
use may result in death or
severe injury to the user.
This indicates that incorrect use
may result in injury to the user or
property damage.
Instructions to be observed are indicated according to the following classications.
Shows things you are
prohibited from doing.
Shows instructions you
need to observe.
Shows notes you need to
pay attention to.
This product should not be used by
the following persons:
• Children
• Those who have less physical, perceptual, or
intellectual ability
• Those who do not have sufficient experience
and knowledge (including babies and
children).
Please make sure to prevent babies and
children from playing with this product, and
put it out of the reach of babies and children.
Stop using the product if it malfunctions
or breaks.
Immediately unplug the power plug, and
contact the shop from which the product was
purchased.
Examples of malfunctions
• The power plug or cord becomes
abnormally hot.
• The main body smells like something
burning.
• The main body is partly cracked, loose or
rattling.
• The inner pot, outer lid or inner lid is
deformed or damaged.
• The bottom fan is not running during
cooking.
Do not use the product inappropriately
or for any other purpose than those
described in the instruction manual.
It may cause fire, burns, injury or electric
shock.
Toshiba is not responsible for any harm
that may o c c ur i f t he p rod u ct is use d
inappropriately or for any purpose not
described in this manual.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the product.
For repairs, contact the
store from which the
product was purchased.
Do not immerse the cooker in water
or pour water over it.
Do not let children use the cooker
alone, or place the cooker in a
location within the reach
of children.
Do not put foreign objects into the
air inlet, air outlet or any gap.
Especially metal objects such as pins, wire, or
the like.
Do not open the lid or move the cooker
during cooking or cleaning by boiling.
Do not disassemble
Do not
get wet
Air inlet
Do not insert
foreign objects
Air outlet

3
(continued)
To avoid fire, burn, electric shock, electrical leak, short circuit, etc.
Use the power plug, cord and outlet correctly.
Do not allow pins or dust to adhere to
the power plug (power supply side/main
body side).
Do not use if the plug is loose in the
outlet.
Do not use if the power plug (power
supply side/main body side) or the cord
is damaged.
Always replace with the specified power cord.
Do not use a power cord other than the
specified one.
Do not use the power cord for other
appliances.
Do not damage the cord or bend it
unreasonably, pull, twist or bundle it,
place it near hot parts of the appliance,
place heavy objects on it, interpose it
between other devices, or modify it.
Do not allow children to lick the power plug (power
supply side/main body side).
Make sure that children and infants do not lick the power
plug.
Make sure that the power cord is out of reach of
children.
Do not allow the cord to dangle from a table or counter. If
the cord is pulled, the product may fall from the table or
counter and cause injury.
Be sure not to stumble or trip on the power cord
when the cooker is in use.
It may cause injury, or the cord may become damaged and
cause a fire or electric shock.
Use a properly earthed outlet.
The power plug of this product is designed to be used in
an earthed outlet. If the outlet is not properly earthed, it
may cause damage or electrical leaks.
Do not plug or unplug the power plug
(power supply side/main body side) with
wet hands.
Ensure that your hands are dry before
touching the plug.
Plug the product into a 220V AC outlet
with a rating of 10A or more. Do not
share the outlet with other appliances.
Sharing the outlet with another appliance may
cause a fire due to heat generation.
In case of using an extension cord, use
the one rated at 10A or more standalone.
Do not share it with other appliances.
Plug in the power plug (power supply
side / main body side) fully.
Regularly remove dust from the power
plug (power supply side/main body
side).
If dust accumulates on the power plug and
becomes damp, it may cause insulation failure
and lead to a fire. Wipe off dust with a dry
cloth.
Before use

4
To prevent burns due to sudden opening of the outer lid
Do not select the <Quick1> or <Quick2>
course for cooking mixed rice.
As rice is cooked on high heat when the
<Quick1> or <Quick2> course is selected,
ingredients may easily get stuck to the inner
lid.
Do not put things that may block the
steam vent (filter, pressure regulating
part, safety valve, and check valve) in the
pot.
Examples of things that must not be put in
the pot:
• Sheet-shaped ingredients such as greens,
tomato skin, beans, etc.;
• Oven sheet, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and
scum removing sheet; and
• Foods in a plastic bag to be heated in the
pot.
Close the outer lid securely until it
clicks.
Check if the safety valve works and there is no foreign object, and attach the filter before cooking.
* See page 12 for how to check.
The cooker develops a high pressure during cooking.
Improper use may cause a hazardous situation.
Be sure to observe the following precautions when using this pressure-type rice cooker.
Instructions for safety (continued)
Center of outer lid front
Click
Vacuum air inlet
Pressure regulating hole
Pressure
control ball
Check valve hole
Inner lid packing
Filter
Rim of the inner pot
Pressure regulating part
Check valve
Safety valve
Inner side of the outer lid
Clamp parts
Frame
Clamp receiving parts
*You may not be able to
open the outer lid if rice
grains are stuck to the
clamp receiving parts and
hardened.

5
To prevent burns caused by ejection from inside the cooker
To prevent burns caused by hot steam
To prevent burns caused by boiling over
The cooker develops a high pressure during cooking.
Improper use may cause a hazardous situation.
Do not open the lid while the
indication is lighting or flashing.
To open the outer lid by pressing the OFF key
while the cooker is in the Cook mode, or when
a power failure has occurred, make sure that
the indication is off.
Do not forcibly press down the open
button when you cannot physically press
it down to open the outer lid.
Leave the cooker for a while until the main
body has cooled down and the pressure inside
is reduced.
If you need to open the outer lid during
coo kin g, fol low th e pr ocedu re f or
opening the outer lid during cooking on
page 10.
Make sure that no people are nearby.
The steam vent is extremely hot.
Do not place your hands and face near
the steam vent.
In particular, keep the cooker out of the reach
of babies and children.
Do not shake or carry the cooker while
cooking.
Do not use the product for any other
purpose than those described in the
instruction manual.
Examples of food that should not be
prepared in the cooker:
• Foods that expand after cooking such as fish
pastes, steamed beans and noodles;
• Foods that use baking soda, etc. that may
suddenly foam up;
• Thick foods such as curry and stews;
• Foods using a large amount of oil;
• Foods that can easily boil over, e.g. beans,
jam, etc.; and
• Heating of foods in a plastic bag with the rice
cooker.
For cooking congee, brown rice and soup
which use a large amount of water, do
not use the <Quick1> or <Quick2>
course.
Do not increase the amount of water too
much.
The allowable additional amount of water
is up to 2 mm over the water level scale as a
guide.
Do not add water exceeding the MAX
water level on the inner pot for cooking.
Attach the steam vent securely.
Steam vent
Extremely hot
steam and water
drops come out of
the steam vent.
Before use

6
To prevent an injury, burn, electric shock, electrical leak, fire and
property damage.
A place exposed to water or close to fire.
Be careful with
the accessories as
well.
An unstable place or on a mat which
easily catches fire.
It may cause burns, injury or fire.
A place where the air inlet/ outlet will be
blocked.
On paper, fabric, carpet, plastic bags, etc.
On aluminum foil or an electric carpet.
Aluminum foil, etc. may be heated.
A place near walls and furniture.
When using in a kitchen shelf, make sure that
steam does not stay inside the shelf.
On a sliding table with insufficient load
strength.
Use a surface that can support a weight
of 15 kg or over for the 1.0 L cooker, and
20 kg or over for the 1.8 L cooker.
A place where the outer lid cannot be
fully opened.
It may cause burns or damage.
A pla ce ne ar cur tai ns that a re n ot
heatproof.
Do not use in the following places
Do not touch the hot parts (the inner lid,
inner pot, steam vent, heating plate,
frame, etc.) during use and for a while
after use.
Do not use the cooker while the inner
pot is empty.
It may cause damage, overheating or
malfunction.
Do not touch the open button when
carrying the main body.
Do not shake the appliance while
holding the handle.
Do not raise the handle while rice is
being cooked.
Before cleaning the cooker, unplug the
power plug and wait until the cooker has
cooled.
Hot water may have accumulated in the steam
vent.
Watch out for steam coming out of the
cooker and hot water falling from the inner
lid when opening the outer lid after cooking.
To prevent burns
Instructions for safety (continued)
Please follow these instructions without fail
For safe use of the product
If you use a heart pacemaker, consult a
doctor before using this product.
The operation of this product may affect
pacemakers.
Hold the power plug (power supply side/
main body side) when unplugging it
from an electrical outlet or the main
body.
It may cause an electric shock or catch fire due
to a short circuit.
Only use the inner pot provided with the
appliance.
Do not apply steam to the power plug
and other electrical appliances.
Be especially careful when placing the product
on a kitchen shelf, etc.
Do not use the cooker if there are any
small metallic objects or aluminum foils,
etc. in it.
Aluminum foil, etc. become extremely hot.
Unplug the power plug (power supply
side) from the outlet when the product is
not in use.
Otherwise the insulation may deteriorate and
result in an electric shock or fire due to an
electrical leak.
Hold the plug
Do not pull the cord

7
Attention
Please follow these instructions to prevent product failure and malfunction.
Do not place the cooker in any place exposed to
direct sunlight, or spattering of oil or the like.
It may cause discoloration or deformation.
Do not place objects susceptible to magnets near
the cooker.
The memory on objects such as cash cards, smart cards,
etc. may be erased.
Noise may be generated on appliances such as TVs, radios
and telephones.
Keep the main body and its surrounding area clean.
Otherwise, dust or insects will enter the main body
through its air inlet/ outlet which maintains the function
of the cooker, resulting in damage.
Location to place and surrounding environment
Do not put the inner pot on a gas cooking stove or induction heating cooker, or in a microwave oven or
other similar appliance.
It may cause deformation or discoloration, resulting in damage.
To avoid scratching or peeling-off of “fluorine resin coating” on the inner surface of the inner pot, do not
use them in any of the ways below.
Avoid scratching and be careful with salt, acid and detergent.
• Do not put dishes in the inner pot and use it as a
washing-up bowl.
• Do not use a scrubbing brush, or dishwasher/dryer for
cleaning it.
• Do not use cleanser, bleach, etc.
(Use neutral detergent for kitchen use.)
• Do not keep mixed rice and soup warm.
(Clean the pot immediately after using seasonings.)
• Do not use vinegar.
• Do not rub the inner pot with the rice scoop.
Do not hit the inner pot with a sieve.
• Do not use a metal ladle or mixer, etc.
The surface of the “fluorine resin coating” may become uneven color with use. This does not affect its hygienic quality.
You can use it without any problem.
* Even when the coated outer surface of the inner pot is scratched, you can use the cooker to cook rice and keep it warm
without any problems.
When using the inner pot for washing rice, place a cloth, etc. under the inner pot, so that the bottom of its outer surface
will not be easily scratched.
Handling of the inner pot
Using the cooker
Do not use the cooker when foreign objects or
water droplets are attached.
Otherwise, you may not be able to cook tasty rice or close
the outer lid, the vacuum function may not work, or the
outer lid may be deformed or damaged.
* For checking, see page 13.
• If there are foreign objects stuck in any part of the inner
lid, inner lid packing, inner pot rim, vacuum air inlet,
vacuum air outlet, clamp receiving part or clamp part,
the cooker will not create a vacuum.
Do not cover the lid, especially the steam vent, with
a dishcloth, towel, etc.
Steam may become trapped causing deformation,
discoloration or damage of the outer lid, steam vent or
operation panel.
Do not use the cooker on an induction heating cooker.
It may cause malfunctions.
Regularly check the air inlet /outlet on the bottom
of the main body, and remove any dust.
Stop using the product if it is dropped and a crack
or rattling is found.
Contact the store from which the product was purchased.
Do not block
the steam vent.
Do not use
the polishing
surface
Scrubbing
brush Wire wool Nylon brush
Before use

8
Name of each part
Main body
Attaching and removing the inner lid, lter and steam vent (See page 12)
Wash the inner pot, inner lid, filter, steam vent and accessories before using the cooker for the first time. (See page 24)
The cooker may smell of plastic, etc. at the first use but the smell will decrease with use. (See page 41)
Inner pot
Inner surface: fluorine resin coating (See page 7)
(diamond and titanium coating)
Filter
(Prevents foreign objects from
becoming stuck.)
Remove and wash
every time it is.
Clamp receiving parts
Remove foreign objects.
Clamp parts
Handle
Model no. and ratings
(on the back)
Precautions for use indications
Temperature sensor
Air inlet / outlet
(bottom surface)
Inside the
rice cooker
Frame (metal)
Do not touch it, as it is
extremely hot during
and after cooking.
Inner lid packing
Lid temperature sensor
Vacuum air inlet
Vacuum air outlet
Vacuum air inlet
Heating plate
Steam pathway
Inner lid
Remove and wash it every time.
Vacuum pump (built into the lid)
Produces sound when operating.
(See page 35)
Safety warning
Operation panel
Open button
Outer lid
Power cord connection
1Insert the power plug (main body
side) into the plug insertion hole
on the rear side of the main body.
2I n s e r t t h e p o w e r p l u g
(power supply side) into
the electricity outlet.
Insert the power plug into the hole completely.
Power cord
Power plug
(power supply side)
Cord
Power plug
(main body side)
Plug insertion hole (rear)
Power plug
(main body side)
Power plug
(power supply side)
Steam vent
Remove and wash it every time

9
There are a protrusions on the START and OFF keys, and Japanese braille markings near
all of the keys.
A lithium battery is included in the cooker to keep time and memorize the cooking courses.
The battery power is drained as the rice cooker is used. (For details, see page 42.)
(Go forward) key
Also used to change the time by holding
the key down. (See page 21)
RICE / MENU key
(Setting the type of rice and cooking course.)
START key
Vacuum indication
Lights when the vacuum pump is
set to operate in keep warm mode
and when the timer is set.
Vacuum lamp
Lights when the cooker has
created a vacuum. (See page 11)
TIMER key
Quick1 key
(See page 17)
Pressure indication
Lights when pressure starts to be applied,
and stays lit until the rice is cooked.
It does not light fo r t he following
<White> and <Washed> modes:
<Delicious Hard>, <Okoge>, <Mixed
Okoge> and <Congee>.
（）
START lamp
DELICIOUS key
(See page 17)
TIMER lamp
As this mode reduces the amount of electricity used, while still prioritizing taste, the rice may be slightly harder or
slightly more watery than normal.
In this mode the vacuum pump does not operate and a vacuum is not created when the timer is set or when
keeping rice warm. ( does not light up.) Do not keep rice warm for longer than 12 hours. The cooker will
keep the rice warm for longer, but after 13 hours the display will flash. If you wish to keep rice warm for longer
than 13 hours, do not use <eco mode>.
mode
eco mode lamp
Lights when cooking rice in
<eco mode>.
Display (24 hour clock display)
When all indications are displayed
(continued)
KEEP WARM lamp
KEEP WARM key
OFF key
(Go back) key
Operation panel
Accessories
Measuring cup (About 180 ml) Rice scoop
Rice scoop holder
The rice scoop can be placed upright or on its side in the holder.
Steaming stand
Before use

10
Do not open the lid while the indication is lighting or flashing.
When the open button is difficult to press down and the lid will not
open, do not press the open button forcibly. (See how to open the
lid on page 39.)
As the cooker creates a vacuum, the lid seals very efficiently, and
it may take some time to open the outer lid.
It takes longer to open when the main body is warm (e.g. when keeping
rice warm) than when it is cool.
--In the Keep Warm mode--
To open the outer lid while the indication is lighting
Vacuum is released with the first pressing of the open button,
and the second pressing opens the outer lid.
• Depending on the way the open button is pressed (e.g. if it is pressed
for a while), the lid may open after it is pressed once. This is not a
malfunction.
Press the open button twice to
open the outer lid.
If you need to open the outer lid during cooking
If you need to open the out lid during cooking, observe the following procedure.
For your safety, the outer lid is kept locked while the cooker is in the Cook mode. You cannot open the
outer lid by pressing the open button.
Do not place your hands and face near the steam vent. Hot steam suddenly comes out of the steam
vent.
1Press the OFF key (the cooker will beep
consecutively several times).
Wait for 2 minutes.
* If you press the OFF key and hear a long beep,
the lid can be opened.
2
When the buzzer sounds, open the outer lid.
Before opening the outer lid, make sure
that the indication is off.
When you cannot open the outer lid
because the open button is too heavy to
press down, do not forcibly open it.
( When you resume cooking, start the cooking procedure again from the start. However, rice may not be
properly cooked.)
Opening the outer lid
Press the open button
to open the lid.
Lighting
Flashing
is unlit
Counts down
from 2:00
Current time

11
• The outer lid cannot be closed when the inner lid is not attached.
Before closing the outer lid, make sure that there are no foreign
objects in the clamp receiving parts. (See page 13)
As the cooker creates a vacuum, the lid seals very efficiently and it may
be difficult to close the lid.
The outer lid is more difficult to close when the main body is warm (e.g.
when keeping rice warm) than when it is cool.
Press down the outer
lid until it clicks.
• The Vacuum indication lights up when cooking starts*1 and preset cooking starts*2 ,
and the lamp turns off after a while.
(The lighting duration of the indication varies depending on the cooking course,
water temperature, timer setting, etc.)
*1: The indication may not light up at the start of cooking while the inside of the
cooker or the inner lid is warm.
*2: The indication does not light up in <eco mode>.
• See page 22 for information about the Vacuum indication in the Keep Warm mode.
When the open button is pressed
or the outer lid is opened while
the indicagtion lights up
(in the timer setting mode or in
the Keep Warm mode), the
indication turns off.
• In the timer setting mode, rice will be cooked with no vacuum created any
more.
• In the Keep Warm mode, another vacuum will be created after approximately
30 minutes.
Even when the vacuum
is released, the timer
will continue / the rice
will still be kept warm.
Vacuum indication
Closing the outer lid
The time until the completion of cooking
is displayed in increments of 5 minutes.
Wh en stea mi ng of rice star t s, it i s
displayed in increments of 1 minute.
In order to adjust the displayed
time, the clock may run fast or
stop until the cooker is in the
steaming stage.
Use the displayed time as a
guide.
Cooking time display (time remaining display)
Press the front
center of the lid.
Lights when the
cooker has
created a vacuum
Before use

12
■Removing the inner lid Attaching the filter Turn the knob of the
filter until it comes to
its vertical position.
* The filter may come off
while cooking unless
you completely turn it
until it clicks.
•
To detach the filter, turn it
in the opposite direction.
■Attaching the inner lid
Attaching and removing the inner lid and steam vent (filter)
■Removing the steam vent from the main body
Pull the steam vent upward.
• Push in the steam vent to attach it.
■Disassembling the steam vent ■Assembling the steam vent
Unlock the lock with the case and the cap
held as shown.
Insert the projection on the case into the
hole in the cap and secure the lock firmly.
• If the steam vent packing seal in the inside of
the cap has come loose, press it into the groove.
Hold the knob with one hand, press the lock button
and pull the knob forward.
Lock button
Knob
Attach
Align the
marks
Projections
(2)
Lock Steam vent packing seal
Cap
Case
①
Place the
inner lid
behind the
Projections.
②
Push the upper
side of the
inner lid until a
clicking sound
is heard.
Click

13
Lid temperature
sensor
Steam pathway
(Packing)
Inner pot
Outer surface /
bottom
Clamp parts
Inner lid
Rim of the
inner pot
Inner lid packing
Clamp
receiving parts
Temperature
sensor
If there are foreign objects in any of the parts below, remove them with a bamboo skewer or toothpick.
Removing foreign objects
➡page 25
When the temperature sensor is dirty
➡page 25
How to cook rice Checkup before cooking
Check the following items before starting to cook.
Remove any foreign objects or water droplets, if any.
■
Inner lid
Remove foreign objects
Check the valves
Attach the filter
■

Clamp receiving parts
Remove foreign objects
■
Steam vent
Attach
■

Temperature sensor and other parts
Remove foreign objects
Wipe away water drops
* For the reasons for checkups,
see pages 4, 5 and 7.
Is the steam
vent attached ?
Pressure regulating
hole
Safety valve
Press it 2 or 3 times with
a cotton swab to check
that it moves smoothly.
Vacuum air inlet
(Check the rear side, too.)
Check valve hole
Filter
Attach the filter.
< Front side >
Pressure regulating
part
Pressure control ball
Safety valve
Area surrounding the
shaft and the spring
section.
Check valve
Press the shaft to check that
it moves smoothly.
< Back side >
Frame
Inner side of the
outer lid
Vacuum air inlet
Vacuum air outlet
Are there any foreign objects or water drops?
Clamp receiving parts
Are there any
foreign objects?
Before use Cooking rice

14
How to cook rice Basic procedure
Inspection before cooking rice (See page 13) ▶Power cord connection (See page 8)
Preparation
Basic procedure
1
Measure rice in the measuring cup provided.
One level cup is about 180 ml.
• There may be errors in measurement if a standard
measuring cup for cooking (200 ml) is used.
2Wash the rice quickly, until water becomes clear.
You can wash rice in the inner pot.
① First, add plenty of water, mix quickly, and
drain the water immediately.
②Wash the rice and drain the water several times
until the water becomes clear.
• Do not use a metal whisk or the like when
washing the rice in the inner pot.
3
Adjust water. Select the water level scale on the inner pot according to the number of cups, and put water to the scale.
Level the rice, and place the inner pot on a
level surface.
Adjust the amount of water to the water level
scale for White rice when cooking white rice.
(For other water level scales, see page 16.)
• Adjust the amount of water according to your
preference. ( The permissible additional
amount of water is up to 2 mm above the water
level scale as a guide.)
4Place the inner pot in the cooker, and close the outer lid.
Wipe off any water drops on the
outer surface of the inner pot.
Press the outer lid
until it clicks.
* Always press the START key after closing the
outer lid. (When you close the outer lid after
pressing the START key, the outer lid is not
securely closed and may be opened during
cooking.)
5
Select and check the cooking course before starting to cook.
Press the
START key.
The time until rice cooking is complete is
displayed. (It is displayed in increments
of 5 minutes. For details, see page 11.)
Cooking will not start if the inner pot is not placed correctly.
The outer lid is locked when the START key is
pressed. (See page 10)
• The START lamp and light up when the
START key is pressed.
The indication turns off when the
vacuum is released.
* The vacuum pump soon starts operating and
produces sound for a few minutes.
When the buzzer sounds the rice is cooked.
The KEEP WARM lamp lights up.
After use, press the OFF key, and unplug the
power plug.
You do not need to soak rice prior to cooking. (When the START key is pressed, rice automatically starts
soaking.)
When you cook rice soon after stopping the Keep Warm mode or cook several batches of rice consecutively,
cool down the inside of the cooker and the inner lid to a body temperature before starting to cook rice.
(Otherwise the rice may not be cooked well, and a vacuum may not be created when cooking starts.)
Sounds while in use (See page 35)
[Good
example]
Press the center of the
lid front.
[Bad
example]

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Measure rice while leveling o
Measuring cup
provided
If you shake the measuring cup,
an excessive amount of rice will
be put in the cup.
Do not wash rice with hot water
Do not wash rice for too long
Washing it with hot water or taking too long will
make it smell of bran.
Wash rice gently so as not to break it
To wash the rice, gently rub the rice grains against
one another with your hands. (Broken rice grains
can cause mushy rice.)
Adjust the amount of water as necessary
For harder rice Put less water against the
scale.
For softer rice
Put more water against
the scale.
For freshly-harvested
rice
Put less water against the
scale.
For whole rice Put the amount of water
on the scale.
For old rice
During the rainy
season and in summer
For rice with barley
Put more water against
the scale.
Adjust the amount of water according to cases, as
it varies depending on the type and area where the
rice was harvested, and how it was stored.
Loosen rice immediately after it has
been cooked
By doing so, coagulation
and stickiness of the rice
can be avoided.
Do not keep the rice warm for too long
Instead of keeping rice warm for a long time or
keeping small volume of rice or mixed rice warm, it
is recoomended to wrap the rice in plastic wrap
and store it in the freezer.
( For information about Keep Warm mode, see
pages 22 and 23.)
➡Cooking courses
page 16
➡Setting the timer
page 20
➡Using different cooking courses
page 18
➡Keep Warm mode
page 22
Tips for cooking tasty rice
About rice
• It is recommended to purchase rice which has been
polished as recently as possible in such volume
that you can eat up within two weeks to a month.
• Preserve rice in an airtight container in a cool and
dark place to avoid oxidation.
Do not leave rice in a sieve basket after
washing it
Avoid leaving rice
in a sieve basket
after washing it.
Water that is not appropriate for cooking
It causes drying out
or hardening of rice.
（ ）
It causes a yellow
discoloration or mushy rice.
（）
Water temperature of 30°C or less
It is recommended to use cold
water when you cook rice by
setting the timer in hot weather.
A high water temperature
causes poorly-cooked rice
and/or bad odors.
（）
Clean the cooker immediately after use
After washing the inner lid
and steam vent, wipe them
with a clean dishcloth to
remove water.
If the rice cooker is
l ef t di r t y, it c an
cause bad odors.
Do not leave rice in
the pot after turning
off Keep Warm mode.
(It may cause a bad
odor.)
( See pages 24 and 25 for more information about
cleaning.)
（）
The rice cracks
and becomes
mushy when
cooked.
Use cold water
in summer.
Wash the inner lid
and steam vent and
keep them clean.
Remove and
wash the filter.
Ionized water
over pH 9
Hard mineral
water
Do not shake the measuring cup.
Cooking rice

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Cooking courses
Select the cooking course appropriate to your choice and water level scale
on the inner pot.
• Select your preferred cooking course for white or pre-washed rice. (See page 18)
• See page 19 for tips for cooking rice.
★: This differs from the maximum and minimum amounts on the water scale.
* : For <Washed> rice, the cooking time is approximately 5 minutes longer. (The displayed cooking time is also 5
minutes longer.)
• Actual cooking time may vary by about 10 minutes depending on the volume of rice, water temperature, amount of
water, etc. Use the cooking time as a guide. (The cooking times are based on the following conditions: Voltage of
220V, a room temperature/water temperature of 23°C, and the standard amount of water.)
• When you want to cook softer congee, reduce the amount of rice or increase the amount of water. Be sure not to add
water exceeding the max. water level scale on the inner pot for <Congee>.
To cook...
Course Water level
scale
Cooking volume Unit: Cups
( ) indicates the max. cooking
volume when adding
ingredients
Approximate cooking time
Unit: Minutes
The number in brackets is the
displayed cooking time
Type of
rice
Cooking
course 1.0 L type 1.8 L type
1.0 L type 1.8 L type
Rice
White rice
Pre-washed rice
（ ）
White
or
Washed*
Delicious
White rice /
Pre-washed rice
0.5 to 5.5 1 to 10
50 to 60 (55) 55 to 70 (60)
Hard 35 to 45 (40) 40 to 55 (45)
Sticky 50 to 60 (55) 55 to 70 (60)
Quick1 25 to 35 (30) 25 to 40 (30)
Quick2 0.5 to 4★1 to 6★17 to 26 (20) 20 to 30 (25)
Regular
0.5 to 5.5 1 to 10
45 to 55 (50) 50 to 65 (55)
Okoge 65 to 75 (70) 65 to 80 (70)
eco mode 45 to 55 (50) 50 to 65 (55)
Mixed rice
Mixed
1★ to 4★2★ to 6★
40 to 50 (45) 45 to 60 (50) Mixed Okoge
Sweet rice Mixed Sweet rice 2 to 4 3 to 6
Sushi rice Regular
Sushi white rice /
Sushi pre-washed rice
1 to 5.5 2 to 10 45 to 55 (50) 50 to 65 (55)
Congee Congee Congee
0.5 to 1 (0.5) 0.5 to 1.5 (1) 95 to 105 (95) 95 to 105 (100)
Aged rice Aged Regular White rice /
Pre-washed rice 0.5 to 5.5 1 to 10 55 to 65 (60) 55 to 70 (65)
Brown rice
Brown
Regular Brown rice 1 to 4 (3) 1 to 8 (6) 65 to 75 (65) 65 to 80 (70)
Brown rice
congee Congee Congee
0.5 to 1.5 (1) 1 to 3 (2) 80 to 90 (85) 85 to 95 (90)
Rice with
mixed grains
Germinated
brown rice
Partially
milled rice
Whole rice
（ ）
Grains Regular White rice /
Pre-washed rice 1★ to 4★ (3) 2★to 8★ (6) 55 to 65 (60) 55 to 70 (65)
Guide for amount
of rice to be cooked
and cooking time

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1Press Press
Press once to select <Quick1>. Press once to select <Delicious>.
• The memorized rice type will be selected.
Press again to change the rice type.
• Every time the QUICK1 key is pressed, the
rice type will change between <White>
and <Washed>.
• The memorized rice type will be selected.
Press again to change the cooking course.
• Every time the DELICIOUS key is pressed, the
cooking course will change between <Delicious>,
<Delicious Hard> and <Delicious Sticky>.
• To change the rice type from <White> to
<Washed> and vice versa, select the type
before you press the key.
2Press
Cooking starts
• The START lamp lights up.
What are <Quick1> and <Delicious>?
➡page 18
<Quick1>
<Delicious>
Use keys to easily
select <Quick1> and <Delicious>.
Operation
Select the type of rice Select the cooking course
1Press once. 1Press twice.
* Press once if you have already chosen the
type of rice.
♪ピッ
2Press to select. 2Press to select.
• The cooking courses displayed differ according to
the type of rice selected.
* You can check the cooking course by pressing the
RICE / MENU key again. The selected type of rice
and cooking course will light up. (You may skip
this step.)
3Press
Cooking starts
Quick
settings♪
Setting the type of rice and cooking course
The cooker memorizes the settings for the following
cooking courses, so there is no need to set them each time.
• For <White> and <Washed>: <Delicious>, <Delicious
Hard>, <Delicious Sticky>, <Aged>, <Regular>,
<Quick1>, <Okoge> and <eco mode>
• When purchased, the default type of rice is <White>,
and the default cooking course is <eco mode>.
Try the "Delicious" setting for even tastier rice.
Type of rice
The selected
type of rice
flashes
(Go back) (Go back)(Go forward) (Go forward)
The selected
cooking
courses flashes
Cooking course
♪1 short beep
♪2 beeps
Lights
Cooking rice

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Using different cooking courses
For <White> and <Washed> rice
Select your preferred cooking course.
When you cannot cook rice the way you like
If it is soft →Reduce water or select <Delicious Hard> for cooking.
If it is hard →Increase water or select the <Delicious Sticky> cooking course. Soak rice before cooking it.
Adjust amount of water for cooking within the range of 2mm against the water level scale.
■When you want the rice to taste really good
Delicious This is the default cooking course.
The cooker cooks rice slowly to bring out the intrinsic deliciousness of the rice.
* After trying rice cooked using the Delicious setting, select the cooking course based on your preferences and
the type of rice used.
Delicious Hard : When you want the rice to be nice and firm.
Delicious Sticky : When you want to eat rice that sticks together well, and is also soft.
■If you are in a hurry and want the rice to be cooked soon.
Quick1
There is time to make
the rest of the meal
when the rice is cooking.
Cooking time:
approximately 28 minutes*1
Quicker Quick2
When you want the rice
to cook as fast as possible
Cooking time:
approximately 19 minutes*2
• This cooking course prioritizes cooking speed, so rice may end up being a little bit hard, or slightly watery. (See page 19)
• Use the cooking time as a guide. See page 16 for more details.
*1: When cooking 3 cups of <White> rice for both the 1.0 L and 1.8 L cookers.
*2: When cooking 1 cup of <White> rice for both the 1.0 L and 1.8 L cookers.
■Other cooking courses...
Aged Rice Regular
This course helps aged rice and hard rice to soak up more water when cooking.
Okoge
When you want to eat fragrant okoge (slightly browned and crispy) style rice *
* The rice on the bottom of the pot turns golden brown. The color of the okoge varies
slightly depending on the quality of the rice, how it was washed, and the amount of
water it was cooked in. If the okoge is too pale, add 1 teaspoon of sake to every cup of
rice to make it easier for the rice to make okoge.
mode
The taste is preserved, but the amount of energy consumed when
cooking rice is reduced.
In eco mode the vacuum pump does not operate, and no vacuum is created.
The rice cannot be kept warm for longer than 12 hours.

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Cooking courses when other grains are mixed with the
rice
When mixed with white rice →<Grains / Regular>
When mixed with brown rice →<Brown / Regular>
When mixed into congee →<White / Congee>
When mixed into brown rice congee →<Brown / Congee>
When you add ingredients and seasonings ➡ page 26
To make sushi rice ➡page 28
Pre-washed rice
• When water is poured in, stir the rice from the bottom to mix the rice and water together. If the water becomes
cloudy, drain the water and rinse it again 1 or 2 times. (This prevents the rice from cooking badly, scorching and
boiling over.)
•
Add water according to the Pre-Washed rice water level scale, and select the <Washed> course when cooking the rice .
Using Quick1 / Quick 2 For cooking white rice
• This cooking course prioritizes cooking speed, so rice may end up being a little bit hard, or slightly watery. To
prevent this, soak the rice in water first, or steam it for longer after the cooker has entered the Keep Warm mode.
• The following kinds of rice cannot be cooked using <Quick1> or <Quick2>.
Mixed rice / brown rice / congee / sweet rice / any other rice apart from white rice / pre-washed rice
Mixed rice / sweet rice
➡
When making "Mixed rice with ingredients" and "Sweet rice with red beans" see pages 26 and 27.
• For tips on cooking these types of rice, see "When you add ingredients and seasonings" on page 26.
• If you want the rice to have okoge (slightly browned and crispy rice) when making mixed rice, select the <Mixed
Okoge> cooking course. (The color of the okoge varies depending on the quality of the rice, how the rice was
washed, the amount of water and the seasonings used.)
• When making sweet rice, if only sweet rice is used, the cooked rice becomes too soft, so add 1 cup of standard rice
to every 2 cups of sweet rice.
Rice with mixed grains (rice with barley)
• For the amount of mixed grains to be added to rice, follow the
instructions printed on the package of the mixed grains. (If there
are no instructions on the package, add the mixed grains at
about 10% of the amount of the white rice to be cooked.)
• Add water to the appropriate water level for the kind of rice
used: White rice or Pre-Washed rice.
• When cooking this type of rice the steam vent may become
dirty, so be sure to clean the inside of it.
If you are using grains that float in water, soak the rice and
grains for 2 to 3 hours, and only cook the rice when the grains
have sunk.
( Floating grains may block the steam vent, causing steam
leaks, or the deformation or damage of the cooker.)
• Cook only small amounts of rice.
Up to 3 cups (1.0 L cooker) / 5 cups (1.8 L cooker)
Congee / brown rice congee
Be sure to choose the <Congee> cooking course. (Otherwise, the cooker may boil over or you may get burned.)
• Add salt and other seasonings after the congee is cooked. (If seasonings are added from the beginning, the rice
may not cook properly.)
• Depending on the type of rice, the water temperature, and how the rice was washed, water droplets of water may
come out of the steam vent.
• Congee cannot be made from cooked rice.
When making traditional Japanese congee that contains the 7 herbs of spring, do not mix the greens from
the start. (The steam vent may become blocked, causing steam leaks, burns and damage.)
Boil the greens, and add them after the congee is cooked.
Brown rice
Be sure to use the <Brown / Regular>
cooking course.
Otherwise, the cooker may boil
over or you may get burned.
（ ）
• <Brown>takes longer to cook than white
rice.
The rice can be cooked immediately after it
has been washed.
Germinated brown rice
• We recommend cooking 2 cups of white
rice for every cup of germinated brown
rice. You may also cook germinated rice
only.
When you want to cook brown and white rice
together
• Soak the brown rice for 2 hours, and use the
<White / Delicious / Sticky> cooking course.
Try cooking it once, and then adjust the
amount of water.
Tips for cooking rice
Cooking rice

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Setting the timer
When setting the timer, the vacuum pump and
other parts produce sounds. (See page 35)
You can finish cooking rice at the timer set time.
As the cooker can memorize two time settings, you can use them in various ways, such as using Timer1 for
a breakfast, and Timer2 for an evening meal.
Preparation
Check to see that the current time is correct. • I f the current t i me is wrong,
cooking cannot be completed at
the preset time.
Wash rice and adjust amount of water for cooking.
Put the inner pot into the cooker main body and
close the outer lid.
• The timer cannot be set when
inner pot is not in the cooker.
Operation
1Press to
select Timer1 or
Timer2.
• The display of Timer1 and Timer2
changes, each time the Timer key
is pressed.
2
Use keys to set the time for the
completion of cooking.
• The timer clock can be set in units
of 10 minutes.
• If you press and hold the
Go back/
Go forward
keys, the time will
change quickly.
* For a timer setting that does not
exceed 2 hours, cooking starts
immediately.
The cooker memorizes the preset
time, so you can skip this step the
next time you want to set the timer.
3Check the course.
You can use the timer for white rice, washed rice, brown rice,
congee and brown rice congee.
• Set the cooking course for what you want to cook.
Set the course using the or key.
(For details, see pages 16 and 17.)
Make sure that you select an
appropriate cooking course for
brown rice, congee, and brown
rice congee.
Otherwise, the cooker may boil
over or you may get burned.
（
）
4Press
The timer is set.
• The vacuum pump soon starts operating and produces sound
for a few minutes. The indication lights up, and then
turns off while the timer is set.
* The indication does not light in <eco mode>.
Cooking is completed at the preset time.
If the START key is not pressed,
the cooker will beep 4 times.
The key must be pressed to
complete the timer setting.
• When cooking starts, the START
lamp lights up. (The lamp stays lit
up until cooking is complete.)
• When cooking starts, the time to
the completion of cooking is
displayed. (For details, see page 11.)
To cancel the timer setting
If an error is made in the operation
Press
When changing the timer settings for brown
rice, congee, and brown rice congee, select
the cooking course again.
24-hour clock display
7 AM ………… 7:00
7 PM ……… 19:00
Example: Completing cooking
at 7:30 a.m.
Displayed
Lights
is unlit
Changes to the preset time
(Go back) (Go forward)
♪1 short beep
♪1 long beep, 2 short beeps