Yum Asia Bamboo YUM IH152 User manual

UMAI
Bamboo
by Yum Asia
Model- YUM IH152
1.5 litre (1-8 people)
Induction Heating (IH)
Umai Fuzzy Logic Multi Function
Rice Cooker

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INDEX
1. IMPORTA T SAFEGUARDS Please follow these instructions ..................................................................... 3
2. APPLIA CE DESCRIPTIO ........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 APPLIA CE DESIG .............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 CO TROL PA EL DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................. 7
3. APPLIA CE OPERATIO ............................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 BEFORE USE ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 AVIGATI G THE CO TROLS ........................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 HOW TO USE THE RICE COOKER FU CTIO S ............................................................................................ 8
3.4 HOW TO USE THE KEEP WARM FU CTIO .................................................................................................. 9
3.5 HOW TO USE THE OTHER COOKI G FU CTIO S ..................................................................................... 9
3.6 CA CELLI G PROGRAMMES ......................................................................................................................... 10
3.7 HOW TO USE THE DELAYED START (PRESET) FU CTIO .................................................................... 10
4. TIPS TO COOKI G GREAT TASTI G RICE ............................................................................................................ 11
4.1 HOW TO COOK PERFECT RICE ....................................................................................................................... 11
4.2 BASIC COOKI G STEPS .................................................................................................................................... 11
4.3 OUR TIPS FOR RICE COOKI G A D GETTI G PERFECT RESULTS .................................................... 11
5. HOW TO USE THE STEAM FU CTIO .................................................................................................................. 12
6. HOW TO BAKE CAKE ................................................................................................................................................... 13
7. RECIPES .......................................................................................................................................................................... 13
8. COOKI G WITH OTHER GRAI S/PULSES I BAMBOO .................................................................................. 16
9. CLEA I G A D MAI TE A CE ............................................................................................................................ 17
10. REPLACEME T PARTS ........................................................................................................................................... 18
11. TROUBLESHOOTI G GUIDE ................................................................................................................................ 19
12. SPECIFICATIO S A D COOKI G TIMES ......................................................................................................... 21
13. CERTIFICATIO A D WARRA TY ...................................................................................................................... 22

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Model YUM-IH152
Bamboo
Thank you for choosing this Yum Asia Induction Heating (IH) Multi-Function Rice Cooker Model YUM-
IH152 which we named ‘Bamboo’. Here at Yum Asia our experience of working with major leading
brands of rice cookers and technology has given us the knowledge required to produce this perfect
cooker. This means that this product has been designed to the highest standards of quality,
functionality and design and more importantly with the passion we have for cooking great rice!
We guarantee that you will be satisfied with your new appliance and this is backed up by our
comprehensive warranty service. For further details, go to www.yumasia.co.uk/warranty or see the
warranty card enclosed. Keep these operating instruction stored away with your warranty card, receipt,
and, if possible, the cardboard box and packaging. The latest version of these instructions may be found
for viewing or download at www.yumasia.co.uk
If you have any questions about this product, cooking advice or anything else then please contact us at
[e-mail] and we will be happy to help.
ATTENTION! Before using t e appliance read t ese instructions carefully. It contains important
information on your safety as well as recommendations on proper appliance use and maintenance.
Do
not place electronics or objects t at are susceptible to magnets in close range of t e rice
cooker.
Doing so may cause interference with TV, radio, computer, intercom, transceivers, telephone
etc. it may also erase magnetically recorded data (credit/debit cards, train pass, audio tapes
etc).
Individuals wit a pacemaker s ould consult a doctor before using appliances t at use
Induction Heating. Using t is rice cooker may affect a pacemaker
Do not place on or near an Induction Cooking Hob.
Doing so may cause Bamboo to malfunction or break.
Thank you once again and Happy Cooking!
The Yum Asia Team

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1. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please follow t ese instructions
THESE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ARE INTENDED TO PREVENT PROPERTY
DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU AND OTHERS.
Do not modify t is rice cooker, only a
repair tec nician may disassemble or
repair t is unit.
Do not allow c ildren to use t e
rice cooker unsupervised. Keep
it out of reac of very young
c ildren.
Children are at risk of burns,
electric shocks or injury.
Do not touc t e steam vent.
Doing so may cause scalding, burns.
Take special care with children
Do not open t e lid or move t e
rice cooker during t e cooking
cycle.
Doing so may cause burns – the
steam is very hot.
Do not plug or unplug t e power cord
wit wet ands. Doing so may cause
electric shocks or injury
T is rice cooker is for cooking
rice and ot er dis es detailed
in t is manual. Do not use
ot er t an for t e intended
purposes. Always follow t e
operating instructions and
never cook t e following:
•Foods packed in plastic
•Dishes that use paper
towels or other lids to
cover the food.
Doing so may cause the steam
vent to clog.
Do not immerse t e rice cooker in water
or splas wit water.
Doing so may cause a short circuit or
electric shocks.
Do not put any metal objects in t e air
vents. Doing so may cause electric
shocks or malfunction resulting in
injuries.
A
loosely inserted power plug
may cause fire, electric shocks,
short circuit, smoke or fire.
Use only an electrical outlet
t at is rated at 15 amperes
minimum.
If you want to c ange t e power
cord, only use one w ic a
similar rated cord (250v, 13A).
If t e blades of t e plug are
dirty, wipe t em clean.
Debris on the blades of the plug
can cause fire
Insert t e power plug completely and
securely into t e electrical socket.

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T is appliance is intended for
ouse old use only. Any use for
commercial purposes will void t e
warranty.
Do not use if t e power cord or plug is
damaged or if t e power plug is loosely
inserted into t e electrical socket.
Doing so may cause electric shocks,
short circuit or fire.
Do not damage t e power cord.
Do not bend,
twist, bundle
or attempt to
modify t e
power cord.
Do not place
t e cord on
or near ig temperature surfaces or
appliances, under eavy items or
between objects.
A damaged power cord can cause
electric shocks or fire.
Unplug t e power cord from t
e
electrical socket w en not in
use
Allow enoug space next to
walls, ot er furniture and under
s elves for t e steam to escape.
Do not touc ot surfaces
during, or immediately after,
use. Be careful of steam w en
opening t e lid and be careful
not to touc t e inner bowl
w ile stirring t e rice.
Touching hot surfaces with
metal parts like the inner lid,
inner bowl and heating plate
may cause burns.
Do not place or use t is rice
cooker on an uneven surface or
on a surface t at is vulnerable
to eat.
Doing so may cause fire.
Do not use t is rice cooker on a
slide-out table or s elf wit
insufficient load capacity.
Doing so may damage the table
of shelf, causing the rice cooker
to fall, resulting in injury or
burns. Any shelf or slide-out
table must have a load-bearing
capacity of at least 18kg.
Do not use any ot er parts ot er t an
t ose supplied wit t is rice cooker.
Do not use t is rice
cooker in a place
w ere it may come in contact wit
water or ot er eat sources.

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IMPORTANT!
Allow t e rice cooker to cool down before cleaning.
Hot parts like the inner lid,
inner bowl and heating plate may cause burns.
Always unplug t e rice cooker by olding t e power
plug, not by pulling t e
power cord.
Insert t e end of t e power cord firmly into t e rice cooker, otherwise it may
cause electric shocks, fire and the rice cooker may not work.
Do not cover t e main body of t e rice cooker, especially t e steam vent
w ile
cooking.
Do not damage t e inner bowl or inner lid. A deformed inner bowl or lid will
cause uneven cooking results.
Make sure not ing is stuck to t e eating element or t e outside of t e bowl.
This will cause uneven cooking results.
Do not cover t e fan vents on t e side and bottom of t e rice cooker.
Do not splas water on t e rice cooker.
This may cause the breakdown of the
unit, fire or electric shock.
Do not use t e rice cooker in direct sunlig t. This may cause discolouration.
Do not use w ere t e steam from t is rice cooker may come into contact wit
ot er appliances. The steam may cause discolouration, malfunction, fire to other
appliances.
Do not use on a surface w ere t e air vents underneat could get blocked (like
on paper, carpet, plastic)
Do not cook w en t e inner bowl is empty. This may cause the breakdown of the
unit.
Stop using immediately if you notice ANY of t e following:
•The power plug or cord has become very hot.
•The power cord is damaged or the electricity turns on/off when touched
•The body of the rice cooker is deformed or unusually hot
•Smoke is coming from the rice cooker or there is a burning smell
•Any part of the rice cooker is cracked, loose or unstable.

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2. APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
Your Bamboo Umai Induction Heating fuzzy logic rice cooker is a modern multi-function cooking
appliance using the highest quality manufacturing and our years of experience selling rice cookers.
Saving space in your kitchen, this appliance combines quality functions of speciality rice cooking (white
rice, short grain rice, brown rice, Yumami and GABA brown) with porridge, steam, slow cook, crust and
cake baking. We designed this rice cooker with additional features that any cook will find useful. An easy
to use and state of the art Korean Motouch control function panel with adjustable timings for different
functions will make cooking so much easier and produce delicious rice or full meals.
2.1 APPLIANCE DESIGN
Meet your Bamboo rice cooker! It is supplied with a rice spatula, a soup ladle, a measuring cup and a
steam basket.

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2.2 CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY
•This touch button selects 1 of 10 automatic cooking programmes, 5 of
which are dedicated rice cooking programmes.
•Each successive pressing of the button selects the next program from the
menu list and the name of program selected blinks on the display.
•This touch button is for the quick rice cooking programme and is only for
white rice, it cannot be used for brown rice
•Press and hold the ’START’ touch button for 2 seconds to activate the
cooking program which you have previously selected with the touch
button ‘ME U/RICE’. After activating the cooking programme, ‘COOKI G’
will appear on the display.
•If the unit is in stand-by mode (i.e. no programme is in use) pressing the
button ‘KEEP WARM’ for 2 seconds activates KEEP WARM mode.
•When the unit is in ‘KEEP WARM’ mode, a count-up clock appears for your
reference
•The ‘PRESET’ function allows you to set a timer for delayed cooking of up
to 24 hours. Beware of setting this for too long in the future if there are
perishable foods among the contents of the dish you are cooking.
•You can adjust the cooking time from the default by using these buttons.
•Default cooking times are listed under the specific manual sections for
different programmes.

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3. APPLIANCE OPERATION
3.1 BEFORE USE
1. Open the packaging, take out the appliance carefully, and remove all packaging and
promotional material.
2. Take out all the accessories and the operating manual.
3. Remove any promotional stickers. Wipe the appliance case with a damp cloth.
4. Wash the bowl and inner lid in warm soapy water with a soft sponge. Dry it thoroughly.
5. Cook one cup of rice and throw it away
3.2 NAVIGATING THE CONTROLS
The display of this unit is a start of the art Motouch panel. It is touch sensitive and is easy to use with a
‘rose white’ display.
NOTE - ‘START’, ‘KEEP WARM’ and ‘CANCEL’ are activated by pressing and olding t e icon above t e
menu button writing for 2 seconds. The corresponding button then lights up on the control panel and
you will hear a fan start.
3.3 HOW TO USE THE RICE COOKER FUNCTIONS
Bamboo has 6 rice cooking options. Pressing the ‘ME U’ button will cycle through the cooking
programmes on the display, except for ‘QUICK COOK’, this is chosen from the panel below the display.
NOTE - t e maximum capacity of t is appliance is 8 cups (180ml cup) for WHITE rice and 6 cups
(180ml cup) for BROWN rice. Do not exceed t is amount.
Bamboo is designed to cook rice using 7 distinct phases to produce perfect rice every time and to
carefully retain nutrients. The phased cooking and adjustments in induction temperature are controlled
using Bamboo’s IH Umai fuzzy logic processor which also enables more refined cooking of rice in the
GABA brown and Yumami settings.
OPTIONS FOR COOKING RICE:
1. ‘WHITE’ setting is for cooking long grain white rice (for example, basmati, jasmine or Thai fragrant
rice)
2. ‘QUICK COOK’ setting (for white rice only) for when you want the rice completed a little faster.
3. ‘BROWN’ setting is for cooking long or short grain brown rice
4. ‘SHORT GRAIN’ setting is for any type of white short grain rice like pearl or sushi rice and Thai
sticky rice (see table on next page for water level guide for sticky rice).
5. ‘GABA’ setting soaks and ‘activates’ any type of brown rice to release the gamma-aminobutyric
acid, or GABA in the brown rice. Also known as ‘hatsuga genmai’, it is thought to have many
health benefits.
6. ‘YUMAMI’ setting is for any type of white rice. This is a specific cooking cycle with different
temperatures, it releases sugars contained in the rice and this phased rice cooking is said to
make the rice tasted sweeter and 'moreish', hence the name 'Yumami'
Approximate cooking times for different types of rice
Rice
Selected
‘WHITE’
‘QUICK
COOK’
‘BROWN
‘SHORT
GRAIN’
‘GABA’
‘YUMAMI’
Time taken
35 mins
29
mins
63
mins
39 mins
145 mins
66 mins

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There are markings on the inside of the inner bowl to indicate the water levels for white long grain rice,
white short grain rice, brown rice and porridge. In the last 10 minutes of the rice cooking cycles,
Bamboo will display a countdown clock.
Water levels for ‘THAI STICKY/GLUTINOUS’ rice (use t e s ort grain setting):
Cups of rice
2
3
4
5
6
7
Water level on bowl
(s ort grain marks)
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
6.5
7.5
To cook one cup of rice - there isn’t a mark on the inner bowl for just one cup of rice, so when cooking
one cup of rice, use the measuring cup, fill it to the top with water once so you get the correct amount of
water and add this on top of the rice in the inner bowl. Also see – Tips to Cooking Great Tasting Rice on
page 11 for more detailed cooking information and advice.
3.4 HOW TO USE THE KEEP WARM FUNCTION
Once a cooking cycle has finished, you will hear a series of beeps and the appliance will automatically
switch to ‘KEEP WARM’.
You can activate ‘KEEP WARM’ when the appliance is on stand-by (i.e. when no menu functions have
been selected and ‘STA D BY’ is showing on the display) by pressing and holding the ‘KEEP WARM’
button for 2 seconds. The button will then light up and a count-up clock will appear on the display for
your reference. The ‘KEEP WARM’ function can be used for 24 hours.
To cancel ‘KEEP WARM’, press and hold the ‘CA CEL’ button for 2 seconds. The appliance will then switch
to stand-by mode.
3.5 HOW TO USE THE OTHER COOKING FUNCTIONS
3.5.1 PORRIDGE
This menu setting can be used for Asian rice porridge or oatmeal porridge. For recipes, see pages 13
and 14.
The default cooking time for the ‘PORRIDGE’ setting is 1.5 hours. You can adjust this down to 1 hour or
up to 3 hours using the ‘Hr’ or ‘Min’ buttons once you have selected the ‘PORRIDGE’ setting and it is
blinking on the display.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, the appliance will make a series of beeps and will automatically
switch to ‘KEEP WARM’.
3.5.2 STEAM
Using the provided steaming basket, you can steam different types of food.
The default cooking time for the ‘STEAM’ setting is 5 minutes. You can adjust this up to 1 hour in 5
minute intervals using the ‘Hour’ or ‘Minute’ buttons once you have selected the ‘STEAM’ setting and it
is blinking on the display. Using hot water rather than cold water helps speed up the heating process for
the steam setting, fill to the 2-3 water level mark on the inner bowl when using Bamboo as a stand-
alone steamer. The countdown will only start when the water has reached the correct temperature for
steaming, so factor this into your cooking time, or add the steaming basket when the countdown starts.
See Section 5, page 12 for a guide to steaming

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3.5.3 SLOW COOK
For cooking stews and other dishes like curries, dhal, or other pulses/grains select the ‘SLOW COOK’
setting.
The default cooking time for the ‘SLOW COOK’ setting is 3 hours. You can adjust this down to 2 hours or
up to 8 hours using the ‘Hour’ or ‘Minute’ buttons once you have selected the ‘SLOW COOK’ setting and
it is blinking on the display. When the ‘SLOW COOK’ cycle starts, the appliance heats the contents of the
inner bowl to a high temperature (97˚C), it then switches to a lower temperature (87˚C) for the slow
cooking. This is the same as the ‘auto’ setting on a conventional slow cooker.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, the appliance will make a series of beeps and will automatically
switch to ‘KEEP WARM’.
IMPORTANT – Do not exceed the maximum liquid marks on the inside of the inner bowl.
3.5.4 CRUST
For cooking Persian style ‘Tahdig’ rice with a crust, select the ‘CRUST’ setting.
The default cooking time for the ‘CRUST’ setting is 1.5 hours. You can adjust this down to 1 hour or up to
2 hours using the ‘Hour’ or ‘Minute’ buttons once you have selected the ‘CRUST’ setting and it is
blinking on the display. After a period of time, the appliance will make a ‘beep’ and you can open the lid
to add any additional ingredients (like butter, oil or spices). You then close the lid to continue cooking.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, the appliance will make a series of beeps and will automatically
switch to ‘KEEP WARM’.
3.5.5 CAKE
For cooking delicious cakes, select the ‘CAKE’ setting. The cake setting on your Bamboo makes delicious
and moist cakes. Please see section 6 on page 13 for more detailed instructions for cake baking.
The default cooking time for the ‘CAKE’ setting is 40 mins. This time can be adjusted down to 30 mins
and up to 60 mins in 5 mins intervals using the ‘Hour’ or ‘Minute’ buttons once you have selected the
‘CAKE’ setting and it is blinking on the display.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, the appliance will make a series of beeps and will automatically
switch to ‘KEEP WARM’.
3.6 CANCELLING PROGRAMMES
To cancel a programme you have selected, cancel keep warm or, if you want to stop a programme part
way through it’s cooking cycle, you just need to press and hold the ‘CA CEL’ button for 2 seconds. The
appliance will then switch to standby mode.
3.7 HOW TO USE THE DELAYED START (PRESET) FUNCTION
The ‘PRESET’ function is a useful timer/delayed start feature; this allows you to set the appliance to have
your rice or food ready at a specific time. The ‘PRESET’ function is available for all menu settings.

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To set the timer, press the ‘ME U’ touch button to select a cooking programme. Then press the ‘PRESET’
button. The ‘PRESET’ indicator will then light up. By pressing the ‘Hours’ and ‘Minutes’ touch buttons you
can select when the rice/dish should be ready – the display/clock will show the hours/minutes until the
end of the cooking cycle. Press and hold the ‘START’ touch button, the timer is now set.
Suggested timings for t e ‘PRESET’ function
Function
RICE
PORRIDGE
YUMAMI
STEAM
SLOW COOK
GABA
Preset
timings
70 mins to
24 hrs
70 mins to
24 hrs
70 mins
to 24 hrs
1 hr to
24 hrs
130 mins to
24 hrs
150
mins
to 24 hrs
Note – be aware that perishable foods should not be left for long periods of time when you have set the
‘PRESET’ function as they may spoil.
Note – if you do not allow the minimum timing as displayed in the above table, Bamboo will start the
cooking cycle immediately.
4. TIPS TO COOKING GREAT TASTING RICE
4.1 HOW TO COOK PERFECT RICE
Measure t e rice accurately! Only use the 180ml measuring cup provided as other cup sizes may be
different measurements. Make sure you level the rice off at the top of the cup.
Rinse t e rice! Do not wash the rice in the inner bowl – sometimes rice can contain small stones that
causes scratches to the ceramic coating. Use a separate bowl or sieve. Place the rice into a sieve or a
bowl and pour fresh, cold water on top. Stir the rice loosely by hand and drain the water. Do this 2-3
times until the water you are rinsing with runs clear.
Be accurate wit t e water! The amount of water in the inner bowl
prior to cooking greatly affects the texture of the cooked rice. The
more water you use, the softer the rice will be when cooked. We
recommend after washing the rice, you place it in the inner bowl,
then top up with water to the corresponding line on the inner bowl
– fill to the underside of the line, this will give you perfect rice. If
you prefer it softer, fill to the top of the line; if you prefer it harder,
fill to 2-3mm below the line.
Stir and loosen! once the appliance has switched to ‘KEEP WARM’,
if possible, stir and loosen the rice straight away with the provided spatula. This helps release excessive
moisture and results in nice, perfect fluffy rice.
4.2 BASIC COOKING STEPS
1. Measure the rice with the cup provided with the appliance. Make sure the rice is level to the top of the
cup.
2. Clean the rice as directed in ‘4.1 HOW TO COOK PERFECT RICE’. Place the inner bowl into the appliance,
put the rice into the inner bowl and fill to the water line that corresponds to the amount of rice you are
cooking.
3. Close the lid and select the rice setting you want to cook with – see ‘3.3 HOW TO USE THE RICE COOKER
FU CTIO S’ and press and hold ‘START’ for 2 seconds.
4.3 OUR TIPS FOR RICE COOKING AND GETTING PERFECT RESULTS

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For one cup of rice - there isn’t a mark on the inner bowl for just one cup of rice, so when cooking one
cup of rice, use the measuring cup filled to the top with water so you get the correct amount of water
and add this on top of the rice in the inner bowl.
Try and choose bags of rice with as few broken grains as possible, as broken grains make rice very
soggy and sticky.
It is important to remember that every batch of rice is different - even the rice you regularly buy can
sometimes change for the worse quality - each batch of rice absorbs water differently depending on
how well it's been processed. The end result can also depend on the age of the rice you use. ewer rice
needs less water than older rice but, of course, there is no way of knowing whether the rice you have
bought is an older or newer picked grain.
If the rice you cook is too sticky, it's worthwhile trying a batch without rinsing, as some varieties of rice
don’t need rinsing as they have been processed differently. Unlike pasta, rice just isn't consistent and
the first batch cooked from a new purchase of rice can be hit and miss – the rice cooker does mitigate
this to an extent, but adjusting the amount of water is a sure way of getting the rice you like.
5. HOW TO USE THE STEAM FUNCTION
You can use this appliance as a stand alone steamer or you can cook rice at the same time as steaming
food. If steaming whilst cooking rice, you would use the corresponding rice function for the type of rice
you are cooking and add the steaming basket to the inner bowl. The steaming basket sits in the top of
the ceramic coated inner bowl, on the specially made ridge.
Here is a guide for cooking different types of food on the ‘STEAM’ function:
INGREDIENTS
AMOUNT
COOKING
TIME
TIPS FOR STEAMING
Carrot
200g/1 pc
20 mins
Cut into bite
-
size pieces
Broccoli
200g
15 mins
Cut into bite
-
size pieces
Spinach
100g
15 mins
Cut into bite
-
size pieces
Pumpkin
250g
20 mins
Cut into bite
-
size pieces
Potato
450g
40 mins
Cut into bite
-
size pieces
Sweet Potato
300g
35 mins
Cut into bite
-
size pieces
Corn
200g
30 mins
Cut into bite
-
size pieces
Chicken
300g/1 fillet
30 mins
Make cuts on side touching steam
basket
Fish (white fish &
salmon)
150g
25 mins
Slice to less than 2cm and wrap in foil
Prawn/
Scallops
15pcs/150g
20 mins
Prawns
-
Steam without removing
shells. Scallops - Remove from shell
Refrigerated Meat
Dumpling
200g
15 mins
Leave space between foods
Frozen Meat
Dumpling
200g
20 mins
Leave
space between foods
IMPORTANT - Do not steam food over 3.5cm thick. If you would like to combine cooking rice with
steaming, it is recommended that 3 cups of rice is the maximum capacity you can cook. Any more than
this, there is a danger as the rice cooks, the steaming basket will push into the lid and pop it open.

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If cooking rice and steaming at the same time, you can open the lid (very carefully, minding the steam
that is released from the unit) to add the steaming basket part way through the cooking cycle so the
vegetables are not over-cooked.
6. HOW TO BAKE CAKE
1. Grease the inner bowl lightly and evenly with butter or oil.
2. Prepare the cake batter. ote – do not use too much baking powder or baking soda as it may
cause the cake to rise too high. The maximum weight for all ingredients is 600g, do not exceed
this.
3. Place the inner bowl on a hard, flat surface and place the cake mixture into the inner bowl.
Shake a little and tap the underside of the bowl gently with the palm of your hand (do this
several times) to release any air bubbles in the cake mixture.
4. Place the inner bowl into the appliance and close the lid. Press the ‘ME U’ button until the ‘CAKE’
setting blinks on the control panel. You can then choose the length of cooking time – default is
40 minutes but this can be adjusted down to 30 minutes and up to 60 minutes in 5 minute
intervals. Press and hold the ‘START’ button for 2 seconds to start the cooking cycle.
5. Once the cooking cycle is finished, the appliance will switch to ‘KEEP WARM’, check the cake with
a wooden tooth pick or skewer to see if it is cooked. If not, you can cancel the ‘KEEP WARM’ by
pressing and holding the ‘CA CEL’ button for two seconds and select the ‘CAKE’ setting as
detailed in step 4 to cook for longer.
See page 15 and 16 for cake recipes to cook in Bamboo.
7. RECIPES
Here are a couple of recipes to start you off with your new rice cooker.
For lots more recipes like flavoured rice (Mexican and coconut rice), risotto, stews, soups and more,
please see our foodie blog at www.greedypanda.co.uk
RICE PORRIDGE (CONGEE)
Ingredients (4-5 servings)
1 cup of rice
75g chicken thighs, chopped and parboiled
Pinch of salt
Ginger and spring onion (scallion), shredded – to taste
Directions
1. Wash rice and place into inner bowl, add water (follow levels on the inner bowl) then place the
chicken on top
2. Press the ‘ME U’ button and select ‘PORRIDGE’ and press and hold the ‘START’ button
3. When the rice cooker turns to “Keep Warm,” add salt if you want it and garnish with ginger and
spring onions
OATMEAL PORRIDGE

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Ingredients (serves 4)
1 cup steel cut or high quality large rolled oats (we advise you put these in a sieve and shake hard 3-
4 times to dislodge any sediment)
3 cups water (measured in the provided measuring cup)
1 cup half cream & half milk (or 1 cup of milk or 1 cup of coconut milk – whatever you prefer)
3-4 spoons (or more to your own taste) honey or brown sugar
* You may need to experiment with the amounts of oats and water, depending on whether you like
thick or thin oat porridge!
Directions
1. Place oats and water in the inner cooking pan.
2. Place the inner cooking pan in the main body of the rice cooker, plug in the unit, select the
“Porridge” setting and adjust the timing to what you prefer (longer cooking time = thicker porridge;
less cooking time = thinner porridge) press and hold the “START” button to start.
3. When the rice cooker turns to “Keep Warm,” open the lid, stir and add the remaining ingredients.
Using the Timer function and soaking the oats overnight will help soften the texture.
4. Add any dried or fresh fruit to the porridge instead of sugar – delicious and healthy on a cold
winter’s day!!
NOTE: Do not use milk to cook the oats, this is result in a ‘boil over’ of the contents as milk reacts
differently when heated. Only use water to cook the oats.
SUSHI ROLLS
Ingredients (4-5 servings)
3 cups of rice
For the sushi seasoning (vinegar mix) – 4 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1.5 tsp salt
Whatever topping you prefer (sashimi, prawns, pickles, natto, salmon roe, eel)
Seaweed, wasabi, soy sauce and pickled red ginger for garnish
Directions
1. Wash rice and place into inner bowl, add water (follow the water levels on the inner bowl and use
the ‘SHORT GRAI ’ menu option)
2. When the rice cooker turns to “Keep Warm,” place the rice in a wooden container (wiped with a
clean, wet cloth) and pour the vinegar mix over the rice, mixing whilst cooling with a fan
3. Hand rolled sushi is simple and quick, it’s just a case of wrapping your favourite ingredient with
nori (seaweed)
RICE PUDDING
Ingredients (cup measures are for t e rice measuring cup. 4-6 servings)

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2 cups arborio, other short
-
grain rice or sticky/glutinous rice
2 cups cold water (follow the water levels on the inner bowl and use the ‘SHORT GRAI ’ menu option)
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cinnamon stick or pinch of ground cinnamon
1 lemon zest, one large piece of lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (or less if you prefer)
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon (to garnish)
Directions
1. Measure 2 cups of short grain rice with the measuring cup you got with your rice cooker.
2. Place the rice and water into the rice cooker, choose the ‘SHORT GRAI ’ rice setting and start the
cooking cycle.
3. Meanwhile whisk ** evaporated milk, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon stick (or
ground cinnamon), lemon zest (a large thin slice of zest, not grated) and nutmeg together.
4. When rice has been cooked and the rice cooker has switched to warm, stir the cooked rice to
loosen.
5. Then add the whisked milks into the rice, close lid and leave on the ‘KEEP WARM’ setting. Check
about 30 minutes later and see if it is at the consistency you like. If you would like it thicker or hotter,
you can cancel the keep warm and use the slow cook setting to ‘boil’ the mixture to a thicker
consistency.
6. Discard the cinnamon stick (if using) and the lemon zest.
7. Place into individual dishes and garnish with ground cinnamon and cream if desired.
** This can also be made without the evaporated milk and condensed milk as a non-dairy alternative.
Just use one whole tin of coconut milk and some non-dairy milk to loosen it after stage 5 if
necessary.
CAKES
For cakes, you can make things easier by using a ready-made cake mix and adding your favourite
ingredients, they still turn out perfectly. If you want to make your own cake batter, be sure to follow the
guidance on maximum ingredients.
BANANA CAKE
Ingredients
3 eggs
110g sugar
110g melted butter
200g very ripe bananas (weight without skin)
160g plain flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
a pinch of salt, less than 1/8 tsp
butter for greasing the inner bowl
Directions
1. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a big bowl, set aside. Melt the butter and sugar
in a non-stick bowl and set aside to cool a while. Mash the bananas with a fork and set aside.
2. Add the beaten eggs to the melted butter and sugar and mix well using a manual whisk or spatula.

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3. Add in mashed bananas, mix well using a spatula
4. Finally, fold in sifted flour mixture using a spatula
5. Pour the cake batter into the greased rice cooker bowl. Hit the bottom of the rice cooker bowl with
the flat of your hand several times in different parts of the bowl. This will ensure there won’t be any
large air bubbles in the finished cake.
6. Select the ‘CAKE’ option and move the time to at least 50 minutes. It may need longer than this, so
when the 50 minutes cycle has finished, test the top of the cake by gently pressing it. If it feels firm,
it’s ready – alternatively insert a toothpick and it shouldn’t have any cake mixture stuck to it.
7. Remove the bowl from the rice cooker unit and allow the cake to cool for a while in the bowl. When
fully cooled, put your hand inside the rice cooker bowl on top of the cake and tip out onto your hand.
The bottom of the cake will have a lovely crust and you can transfer the cake onto a plate.
Serve with whipped cream, ice cream, caramel sauce or just eat by itself for a yummy afternoon treat
with a cup of tea
FUDGE CHEESECAKE
Ingredients
200g Cream cheese
50g sugar
30g sugar – for beating egg whites
3 pcs eggs – separate egg yolk from white
30g all purpose flour – sifted
30ml fresh cream
4 tsp lemon juice
vanilla extract to taste
20g butter melted
butter for greasing inner bowl
Directions
1. Grease the inside of the inner cooking bowl lightly and evenly with butter
2. Soften cream cheese at room temperature or put in microwave for 30 seconds
3. Place cream cheese in a bowl and mix with wooden spatula until it becomes smooth. Add sugar
and blend with wooden spatula.
4. Add yolks one at a time. Blend in sifted all-purpose flour, fresh cream, lemon juice, vanilla extract
and melted butter. At this point add a good sprinkling of tiny fudge pieces.
5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar until whites begin to hold their
shape as a meringue.
6. Gently fold meringue into the cream cheese mixture – do this very, very slowly (this makes sure the
cheesecake stays nice and light).
7. Pour the batter into the inner cooking bowl and hit the bottom with the palm of your hand several
times to release the air bubbles in the batter. Place the inner cooking bowl into the rice cooker and
close the outer lid.
8. Press the ME U button and select the CAKE menu setting. Press the START button and set to the
cooking of 60 minutes.
9. When baking completes, allow to cool then place hand on top of cheesecake inside pan and
carefully tip out, then slip it onto a ready-made sweet pastry case or onto a biscuit base.
8. COOKING WITH OTHER GRAINS/PULSES IN BAMBOO
It’s possible to cook other grains and pulses in Bamboo, here is a rough guide that may help.

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QUINOA
If it’s not pre-washed, make sure you rinse it well in a sieve with cold water. Use a 1:1 ratio of quinoa
to water (up the water to 1.25:1 if you are using black quinoa) and use the quick cook setting. Once
it’s finished cooking, fluff up a little and leave on keep warm for 5-10 minutes.
COUS COUS and GIANT COUS COUS
Use the water levels indicated on the packet and use the quick cook setting as cous cous doesn’t
require that much cooking anyway.
MILLET
For each portion you want to cook, measure 1/4 cup of millet into the inner bowl and add 1 cup water
for each portion (so if you use 1 cup of millet, add 4 cups water; for 3/4 cup millet add 3 cups
water; for 1/2 cup millet add 2 cups water and so on).
Shake a small dash of salt into the water, then close the lid. Plug in the rice cooker and select the
"Porridge" cycle. You can either cook straight away adjusting the timing for how you prefer your
millet (longer cooking will have a thicker consistency; less cooking will have a thinner consistency) or
you can use the preset timer for when you will want to eat in the morning. Once cooked you can add
whatever flavouring you prefer
LENTILS and BEANS
The slow cook setting is ideal for cooking lentils or beans – rinse beforehand and follow the water
levels indicated on the pack. The porridge setting also works for cooking lentils and beans, if you want
to cook at a lower temperature.
PEARL BARLEY
The slow cook setting is ideal for cooking pearl barley - rinse before cooking and follow the water
levels indicated on the pack. Using pearl barley in a large batch of soup will cook within an hour but
won’t overcook if left for longer.
9. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
•Always remove any remaining pieces of food and clean immediately after use.
•Do not use any kind of metal brush, scrubber or harsh chemicals/solvents to clean the dirty
parts of the appliance. If anything remains stuck to the inner bowl, pre-soak with a little washing
up liquid before washing
•Do not immerse the appliance in water. Use a damp sponge or soft cloth to clean the outer case.

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•The inner lid of this appliance is removable. Pull the
lock release at the top upwards and the lid will come out
of its holder. Wash the removable lid after each cooking
cycle with a sponge in soapy water. To put back, slide the
bottom section behind the two small ‘grooves’ and push
on the top part of the lid until you hear a click.
•ever put the inner bowl or inner lid into a
dishwasher. The chemicals and washing cycle of a
dishwasher are too harsh. Any damage caused by a
dishwasher will not be covered by our warranty.
•The steam cap on top of the lid is removable – just
pull it upwards. Wash on a regular basis. The
removable steam cap can also be dissembled to
ensure full cleaning (look for a small catch that
releases the two parts of the cap)
•Only ever use the plastic or wooden accessories.
ever use metal to stir as this will damage the
ceramic coating on the inner bowl.
•Remove and empty the condensation collector on the back of the
appliance after every use. Wash, dry and install it back into place.
•Do not pour vinegar into the inner bowl as this will damage the
ceramic coating.
•The ceramic coating on the inner bowl may change colour over
time. This is completely normal and nothing to worry about.
10. REPLACEMENT PARTS
If you need spare parts, please contact us via our website www.yumasia.co.uk or e-mail
[e-mail].
Spare parts available for the Bamboo YUM-IH152 (measuring cups are available to purchase on our
website):
Part Name
Part Number
Part Name
Part Number
Ceramic coated inner
bowl
IB
-
IH15
Steaming basket
SB
-
IH15
Detachable inner lid
IL
-
IH15
Spatula
SP
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IH15

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11. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
COOKING RICE
Rice cooks too hard or
too soft
•Make sure the appliance is on a flat surface, if
it is on an uneven surface, the water level
becomes inconsistent and it will affect the
cooking of the rice.
•The texture of rice varies depending on how
it’s been processed (see section 5.3 for more
information)
•Using the ‘PRESET’ function can result in a
softer rice texture if the rice has soaked in the
water for a length of time.
•Using the ‘QUICK COOK’ setting may result in
harder rice
•Make sure the inner bowl isn’t deformed
•Did you loosen the rice after cooking? If not,
do this to allow excess water to evaporate
Rice is scorched/burnt
•Make sure nothing is stuck to the inside of the
rice cooker or the bottom of the inner bowl
•Rice may not have been washed enough,
leaving too much starch on the rice
•Make sure the inner bowl isn’t deformed
Boils over while cooking
•Check the ‘ME U’ setting you have selected
and the water level you have filled to
•Make sure the steam vent cap is on the
appliance
Unable to start cooking
or buttons won’t respond
•Make sure the power cord is pushed as far
into the appliance as possible
•For the ‘START’, ‘KEEP WARM’ and ‘CA CEL’
buttons you need to press and old for 2
seconds
A
noise is heard during
cooking or keep warm
•All Induction Heating rice cookers have a fan
fitted, you will hear the fan activate and will
turn on/off helping to adjust the cooking
temperature of the appliance, it is nothing to
worry about
Steam comes out from
between the outer lid
and main body
•Check the outer lid is fitting properly and has
not deformed. Is the outer lid gasket dirty? If
so, clean the outer lid gasket
CAKE BAKING
Cake is not cooked or
doesn’t rise
•The cooking time may have been too short
•Beat any egg whites until foamy, otherwise
there may not be sufficient rise to the cake
•Do not beat egg whites too much – if they
separate, they are beaten too much and will
cause the cake to collapse
•Measure the ingredients accurately –
inaccuracy in measuring can cause
insufficient baking/rising
•Over-mixing the batter when adding the flour
may cause insufficient baking or rising
•Adding too many additional ingredients can
cause the cake to bake unevenly – follow the
amount listed in recipes