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