Toshiba RC-DZ4K User manual

Contents
Before use
Instructions for safety …………………2
Attention ………………………………5
Name of each part ………………………6
• Attaching and removing the inner lid and
steam vent ………………………………… 8
• Opening and closing the outer lid ……… 9
• Cooking time display……………………… 9
• Sounds……………………………………… 9
Cooking rice
How to cook rice
Basic procedure ……………………… 10
• Tips for cooking tasty rice ………………11
Cooking courses……………………… 12
Guide for amount of rice to be cooked
and cooking time
……12
• Setting the type of rice and cooking course
…
13
Using different cooking courses …… 14
Setting the timer …………………… 16
Setting the clock to the current time
…………17
Keep Warm mode (Reheating rice) … 18
Recipes ……………………………… 19
Cleaning
Cleaning ……………………………… 22
• Cleaning by boiling………………………22
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting……………………… 23
Error display ………………………… 26
When a power failure occurs
………………26
Lithium battery
……………………………26
Specifications ………………………… 27
Repair service ………………………… 27
0.45 L type
Model No.
RC-DZ4K
IH Rice Cooker (for household use)
Instruction Manual
With recipes
Thank you for purchasing this Toshiba 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.
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 5.)
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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.
These instructions include important information for safe and correct usage in order to prevent damage to
people and property.
This product should not be used by the
following persons:
• Children;
• Those who have less physical, perceptual or
intellectual ability; and
•
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 or breaks
• 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
occur if the product is used inappropriately or
for any purpose not described in this manual.
Do not
disassemble.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or
modify the product.
For repairs, contact the store
from which the product was
purchased.
Do not
get wet.
Do not immerse the main body, the power
plug and the power
cord in water; pour
water over them; or
wash them in water.
Do not let children use the cooker alone
or place the cooker in a location within
the reach of children.
In particular, keep a good eye on children
when rice is being cooked and directly
after it has cooked.
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 outer lid of the product
and move or carry the product when it
is in operation.
Do not disassemble.
Do not insert
foreign objects.
Air inlet
Air outlet
Do not
get wet.
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Use the power plug, power cord and electrical 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 power plug (power
supply side/main body side) or the power
cord is damaged and/or the power plug
does not fit into an electrical outlet.
Always replace the damaged power cord with the
specified one.
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 during power distribution,
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.
No wet
hands.
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.
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 with
an earthed outlet. If the outlet is not properly earthed, it
may cause damage or electrical leaks.
Do not
touch.
The steam vent is extremely hot.
Do not put your hands above or move
your face near the steam vent.
In particular, keep the cooker out of the reach of
babies or children.
Extremely hot
steam comes out
of the steam vent.
steam vent
Attach the steam vent securely.
Ensure to close the outer lid until it clicks.
Do not use the product for any other
purpose than those described in the
instruction manual.
As steam or contents may come out or boiling-
over can be caused, you may get burnt or injured.
Examples of foods that should not be prepared
in the cooker:
• Foods that expand after cooking such as fish
pastes, steamed beans and noodles;
• Foods using 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.
To avoid fire, burn, electric shock, electrical leak, short circuit, etc.
Before use
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Instructions for safety
Please follow these instructions without fail
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 foils, 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.
It may cause damage to walls or furniture,
resulting in discoloration and/or deformation.
On a sliding table with insufficient load
strength.
Use the table with load strength of 10 kg or more.
A place where the outer lid cannot be
fully opened.
It may cause burns or damage.
A place near curtains that are not
heatproof.
Do not use at any of the following places
Do not
touch.
Do not touch the hot parts (the inner
lid, Inner frame ring, inner pot, steam
vent, heating plate, frame, etc.) during
use and for a while after use.
Take care not to touch the inner pot, etc. when
loosening rice after it has cooked.
Use a dry cloth or mitten to remove the
inner pot when it is still hot.
Do not touch it directly with your hands.
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 droplets falling
from the inner lid when opening the outer
lid after cooking.
Do not touch the open button when
carrying the main body.
Do not hold the rice cooker by the outer
lid when carrying it.
Do not use the cooker while the inner
pot is empty.
It may cause damage, overheating or malfunction.
To prevent an injury and burn
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
the electrical outlet or the main body.
It may cause an electric shock or catch fire due to
a short circuit.
Do not pull the cord.
Hold the plug.
Do not use a deformed inner pot or an
unspecified one.
It may cause burns or injury due to overheating
or abnormal behavior.
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 foils, etc. become extremely hot.
Pull out the
power plug.
Unplug the power plug (power supply
side) from an electrical 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.
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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 in 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. Do not use the cooker outdoors.
Location to place and surrounding environment
Handling of the inner pot
Using the cooker
Do not use the cooker when foreign objects or
water droplets are attached.
Using the cooker with any foreign objects on the outer side
of the inner pot or the inner packing may result in poorly-
cooked rice or cause malfunction.
Do not cover the outer 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 malfunction.
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 where the product was purchased in
order to have it inspected or repaired.
Do not block
the steam vent.
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.
Do not drop the inner pot or hit it against hard objects.
It may cause scratches/deformation of the outer surface.
Do not damage the fluorine resin coating of the inner pot.
It may lead to peeling of the non-stick surface. (See page 23 for details.)
To prevent an injury, burn, electric shock, electrical leak, fire and property damage.
Since congee and multi-grain rice is high
in water content, ensure to use the
dedicated cooking courses (not <Quick>
course, and so on).
Use the <Congee> course for congee.
Do not increase the amount of water too much.
The allowable additional amount of water is up to 2 mm
over the regular water level scale as a guide.
To prevent boiling over
Handling the inner pot
Before use
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Name of each part
Wash the inner pot, inner lid, steam vent and accessories before using the cooker for the first time.
The cooker may have a smell of plastic, etc. at the first use but the smell will decrease with use.
Model No. and ratings ( on the back/side )
(Precautions for use.)
Air inlet / outlet
(bottom surface)
Frame
Inner lid packing
(Remove foreign objects.)
Lid temperature sensor
Heating plate
Steam pathway
Inner lid
(Remove and wash it every time.)
Safety warning
Operation panel
Steam vent
(Remove and wash it every time.)
Outer lid
Case
Cap
Open button
Clamp receiving parts
(Remove foreign objects.)
Inner pot
Inner surface:
fluorine resin coating (See page 23.)
(diamond and titanium coating)
Temperature sensor
Inner frame ring
When the inner lid is attached
Attaching and removing the inner lid and steam vent (See page 8.)
Main body
Inner lid stopper
Clamp part
Plug insertion hole (in the back)
Power cord connection
1Insert the power plug (main body
side) into the plug insertion hole
in the back side of the main body.
2Insert the power plug
(power supply side)
into an electrical outlet.
Insert the power plug into the hole completely.
Power cord
Power plug (power supply side)
Cord
Power plug(main body side)
Handles (on each side of the bottom)
Cleaning each part (See page 22.)
Inside the
rice cooker
Power plug
(main body side) Power plug
(power supply side)
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Operation panel
There are 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 26.)
Timer・(Go forward) key
Also used for setting the clock
(See page 17.)
RICE key
Timer・(Go back) key
Display (24 hour clock display)
Shows the state when all the indications are displayed.
MENU key
OFF key

KEEP WARM key
START key
TIMER key
START lamp
TIMER lamp
KEEP WARM lamp
CONGEE key (See page 13.)
Accessories
Measuring cups Rice scoop Rice scoop holder
(About 180 ml) (About 90 ml) The rice scoop can be placed upright or
on its side in the holder.
Before use
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■ Removing the inner lid
①
Press the inner lid stopper.
(The Inner lid leans toward you.)
②
Hold the Knob and pull off the Inner lid
upward.
■ Attaching the inner lid
Insertion groove
Attaching and removing the inner lid and steam vent
■ Removing the steam vent from the main body
Pull the steam vent upward.
■ Disassembling the steam vent ■ Assembling the steam vent
Unlock the lock with the case and the cap
held as shown.
Lock
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 into the groove.
下げる
Inner lid stopper
①
②
Knob
Lock
Cap
Steam vent packing seal
Case
If the inner lid is not in place, the lid will not
close. This is to prevent cooking rice without
the inner lid.
●
Push in the steam vent to attach it.
①
Insert the inner lid down into
the insertion groove diagonally.
②
Push the knob of
the inner lid
toward the outer
lid until a clicking
sound is heard.
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■ Opening the outer lid
Press the open button without holding the outer lid until it is unlocked
with a click. Then the lid will open.
It takes longer to open when the main body is warm (e.g. when keeping
rice warm) than when it is cool.
■ Closing the outer lid
Press the front center
of the outer lid
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 10.)
Press down the outer lid until it clicks.
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.
Opening and closing the outer lid
To open the lid, press the open button without
pushing holding the lid and the lid will open.

The time until the completion of
cooking is displayed in increments of
5 minutes.
When steaming of rice starts, it is
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)
Sounds
■ Sounds while in use(The cooker produces sounds while operating.)
Buzzing ……the sound of electrical conduction through induction heating
(It sometimes makes sounds in the Keep Warm mode.)
Humming …the sound of fan rotation to vent internal heat to the outside
Air rushing … the sound of steam being ejected from the steam vent
■
Buzzer sound
The buzzer sound that the cooker makes cannot be altered or muted.
Before use
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How to cook rice Basic procedure
Basic procedure
1
Measure rice in the measuring cup provided.
【
Good
example】
【Bad
example】
One level cup is about 180 ml.
One level cup is about 90 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.
①
First, add plenty of water, stir the rice in water
roughly and drain the water immediately.
②
Stir the rice in water 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 12.)
●
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.)
●
Since soaking of rice is auto-started by pressing the
START key, there is no need
to soak it before cooking.
4Wipe any water droplets and foreign objects.
Place the inner pot in the cooker and close the outer lid.
Press the outer lid
until it clicks.
Wipe off any water droplets
on the outer surface of the
inner pot.
Press the center
of the lid front
Wipe water droplets or foreign objects from any of the following parts, if any.
●
If there are water droplets or foreign objects, you may not be
able to cook tasty rice or close the outer lid, or steam may leak.
5
Select and check the cooking course before starting to cook.
●
Pressing the START key lights up the START lamp
and displays the time until rice cooking is complete.
(Before steaming of rice starts, the time is displayed
in increments of 5 minute. )
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.
When removing the inner pot, always press the OFF key to turn off the power.
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 before starting to cook rice. (The rice may not be cooked well.)
Press the START key.
You can wash rice
in the inner pot.
Power cord connection (See page 6.)
Preparation
Temperature sensor
Inside the rice cooker
Inner lid packing
Inner pot edge
Frame
Outer surface and
bottom of inner pot
Inner lid
Clamp receiving parts
Lid temperature sensor
Cooking will not start unless the
inner pot is not placed correctly.
♪1 short beep
♪3 short beeps,1 long beep
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