Yum Asia Kumo YUMCARB YUM-EY10D User manual

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INDEX
1. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please follow these instructions ..................................................................... 3
2. APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 APPLIANCE DESIGN .............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY ................................................................................................................................. 7
3. APPLIANCE OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................... 8
3.1 BEFORE USE ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.2 NAVIGATING THE CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 HOW TO USE THE RICE COOKER FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................ 9
3.4 HOW TO USE THE KEEP WARM FUNCTION ............................................................................................... 10
3.5 HOW TO USE THE OTHER COOKING FUNCTIONS .................................................................................. 10
3.6 CANCELLING PROGRAMMES ......................................................................................................................... 11
3.7 HOW TO USE THE DELAYED START (PRESET) FUNCTION .................................................................... 11
4. COOKING GREAT TASTING RICE ............................................................................................................................ 12
4.1 HOW TO COOK PERFECT RICE ....................................................................................................................... 12
4.2 OUR TIPS FOR RICE COOKING AND GETTING PERFECT RESULTS .................................................... 12
5. HOW TO USE THE STEAM FUNCTION .................................................................................................................. 13
6. RECIPES .......................................................................................................................................................................... 14
7. COOKING WITH OTHER GRAINS/PULSES IN KUMO ....................................................................................... 16
8. YUMCARB EXPLAINED ............................................................................................................................................... 17
9. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................ 18
10. REPLACEMENT PARTS ............................................................................................................................................... 18
11. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................................................................................................... 19
12. SPECIFICATIONS AND COOKING TIMES ............................................................................................................. 20
13. CERTIFICATION AND WARRANTY .......................................................................................................................... 21

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Kumo
Multi
-
Function Rice Cooker by Yum Asia
Model YUM-EY10
Kumo
Thank you for choosing this Yum Asia Multi-Function YUMCARB Rice Cooker Model YUM-EY10 which we
named ‘Kumo’.
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 instructions 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
[email protected]o.uk and we will be happy to help.
ATTENTION! Before using the appliance read these instructions carefully. It contains important
information on your safety as well as recommendations on proper appliance use and maintenance.
Thank you once again and Happy Cooking!
The Yum Asia Team

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1. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please follow these instructions
THESE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ARE INTENDED TO PREVENT PROPERTY
DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU AND OTHERS.
Do not modify this rice cooker, only a
repair technician may disassemble or
repair this unit.
Do not allow children to use the
rice cooker unsupervised. Keep
it out of reach of very young
children.
Children are at risk of burns,
electric shocks or injury.
Do not touch the steam vent.
Doing so may cause scalding, burns.
Take special care with children
Do not open the lid or move the
rice cooker during the cooking
cycle.
Doing so may cause burns – the
steam is very hot.
Do not plug or unplug the power cord
with wet hands. Doing so may cause
electric shocks or injury
This rice cooker is for cooking
rice and other dishes detailed
in this manual. Do not use
other than for the intended
purposes. Always follow the
operating instructions and
never cook the 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 the rice cooker in water
or splash with water.
Doing so may cause a short circuit or
electric shocks.
Do not put any metal objects in the 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
that is rated at 15 amperes
minimum.
If the blades of the plug are
dirty, wipe them clean.
Debris on the blades of the plug
can cause fire.
Insert the power plug completely and
securely into the electrical socket.

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This appliance is intended for
household use only. Any use for
commercial purposes will void the
warranty.
Do not use if the power cord or plug is
damaged or if the power plug is loosely
inserted into the electrical socket.
Doing so may cause electric shocks,
short circuit or fire.
Do not damage the power cord.
Do not bend,
twist, bundle
or attempt to
modify the
power cord.
Do not place
the cord on
or near high temperature surfaces or
appliances, under heavy items or
between objects.
A damaged power cord can cause
electric shocks or fire.
Unplug the power cord from the
electrical socket when not in
use
Allow enough space next to
walls, other furniture and under
shelves for the steam to escape.
Do
not touch hot surfaces
during, or immediately after,
use. Be careful of steam when
opening the lid and be careful
not to touch the inner bowl
while stirring the rice.
Touching hot surfaces with
metal parts like the inner lid,
inner bowl and heating plate
may cause burns.
Do not place or use this rice
cooker on an uneven surface or
on a surface that is vulnerable
to heat.
Doing so may cause fire.
Do not use this rice cooker on a
slide-out table or shelf with
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 other parts other than
those supplied with this rice cooker.
Do not use this rice cooker in a place
where it may come in contact with
water or other heat sources.

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IMPORTANT!
Allow the rice cooker to cool down before cleaning. Hot parts like the inner lid,
inner bowl and heating plate may cause burns.
Always unplug the rice cooker by holding the power plug, not by pulling the
power cord.
Insert the end of the power cord firmly into the rice cooker, otherwise it may
cause electric shocks, fire and the rice cooker may not work.
Do not cover the main body of the rice cooker, especially the steam vent while
cooking.
Do not damage the inner bowl or inner lid. A deformed inner bowl or lid will
cause uneven cooking results.
Make sure nothing is stuck to the heating element or the outside of the bowl.
This will cause uneven cooking results.
Do not splash water on the rice cooker. This may cause the breakdown of the
unit, fire or electric shock.
Do not use the rice cooker in direct sunlight. This may cause discolouration.
Do not use where the steam from this rice cooker may come into contact with
other appliances. The steam may cause discolouration, malfunction, fire to other
appliances.
Do not use on a surface where the air vents underneath could get blocked (like
on paper, carpet, plastic)
Do not cook when the inner bowl is empty. This may cause the breakdown of the
unit.
Stop using immediately if you notice ANY of the 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 Kumo 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 with
porridge, steam and slow cook. Kumo has a unique YumCarb option for preparing lower carb rice. We
designed this rice cooker with additional features that any cook will find useful. An easy to use Smart
button 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 Kumo rice cooker! It is supplied with a rice spatula, a soup ladle, a measuring cup and a
YUMCARB stainless steel steam basket (which can be used for lower carb rice or steaming other foods).

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2.2 CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY
Press once to
turn the rice cooker on. The white lights will cycle through
the functions telling you Kumo is ready. Press twice in quick succession
to cancel a selected programme during cooking. Press once when a
function is selected to turn off Kumo.
If the unit i
s in stand
-
by mode (i.e. no programme is in use) pressing the
button ‘KEEP WARM’ activates KEEP WARM mode (5 second delay) and the
‘KEEP WARM’ button lights up. A count-up clock appears for your
reference and the ‘KEEP WARM’ button stays lit.
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
know the timer is set as the ‘PRESET’ button lights up.
For adjusting the cooking times for non-rice cooking menu settings.
Pressing one of these buttons when a programme has been selected
allows you to adjust the cooking time from the default. Default cooking
times are listed under the specific manual sections for different
programmes.
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2.2.1 COOKING PROGRAMMES CONTROL PANEL EXPLAINED
Press the ’white rice’ button to activate the cooking programme. Once
selected, a light flashes above the button and after 5 seconds the cooking
cycle will begin, a chasing lines pattern appears on the display and the
light will stay on. A countdown will appear in the last 10 minutes
Press the ’
brown rice
’ button to
activate the cooking
programme
. Once
selected, a light flashes above the button and after 5 seconds the cooking
cycle will begin, a chasing lines pattern appears on the display and the
light will stay on. A countdown will appear in the last 10 minutes
Press the ’
white rice’ or ‘brown rice
’
YUMCARB
button to activate the
cooking programme for low carb rice. Once selected, a light flashes above
the button and after 5 seconds the cooking cycle will begin.
See page 17, section 9 for more detailed information about YUMCARB
Press the
‘
short grain
’ button to activate the cooking
programme
. Once
selected, a light flashes above the button and after 5 seconds the cooking
cycle will begin, a chasing lines pattern appears on the display and the
light will stay on. A countdown will appear in the last 10 minutes
Press the ’
porridge
’ button to activate the cooking program
me
for
congee
(rice porridge) or oat porridge. Adjust the time with the + or – buttons.
Once selected, a light flashes above the button, after 5 seconds the
cooking cycle will begin and the light will stay on. A countdown clock
appears and counts down the whole cooking cycle.
Press the ’steam’ button to activate the cooking programme for steaming.
Adjust the time with the + or – buttons. Once selected, a light flashes
above the button, after 5 seconds the cooking cycle will begin and the
light will stay on. A countdown clock appears and counts down the whole
cooking cycle.
Press the ’
slow cook
’ button to activate the cooking program
for
slow
cooking. Adjust the time with the + or – buttons. Once selected, a light
flashes above the button, after 5 seconds the cooking cycle will begin
and the light will stay on. A countdown clock appears and counts down
the whole cooking cycle.
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 wet cloth.
4. Wash the bowl and inner lid in warm soapy water with a soft sponge. Dry it thoroughly.
5. Cook 0.5 cup of rice (for water, fill measuring cup to ½ with water) and throw it away.

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3.2 NAVIGATING THE CONTROLS
The display of this unit uses Smart button controls and is easy to use with a bright ‘Ice White’ display.
Press the button you want to use firmly, you will see that each button is slightly raised, so it’s easy to
press. Buttons have a light above that indicates the programme has been selected.
3.3 HOW TO USE THE RICE COOKER FUNCTIONS
There are 5 options for cooking rice - ‘WHITE, ‘SHORT GRAIN’, ‘BROWN’, ‘YUMCARB WHITE’, ‘YUMCARB
BROWN’.
The maximum capacity of this appliance is 5.5 cups (180ml cup) for WHITE rice, 4 cups (180ml cup) for
BROWN rice and 3 cups (180ml cup) for YUMCARB rice. Do not exceed this amount.
Kumo is designed to cook rice using 7 distinct phases to produce perfect rice every time and to
carefully retain nutrients. These phases are Preheat, Absorb water, Heating, Boiling, Braising, Absorb
water and then finally Keep warm (in this order). This phased cooking and adjustments in temperature
are controlled using Kumo’s fuzzy logic processor.
OPTIONS FOR COOKING RICE:
1. ‘WHITE’ setting is for cooking long grain white rice (for example, basmati, jasmine or Thai fragrant
rice)
2. ‘SHORT GRAIN’ setting is for any type of white short grain rice like pearl or sushi rice and Thai
sticky rice.
3. ‘BROWN’ setting is for cooking long or short grain brown rice
4. ‘YUMCARB WHITE’ setting is for preparing any type of white rice with a lower carb value.
5. ‘YUMCARB BROWN’ setting is for preparing any type of brown rice with a lower carb value.
Approximate cooking times for different types of rice
Rice Selected ‘LONG
GRAIN’
‘SHORT
GRAIN’
‘BROWN’ ‘YUMCARB
WHITE’
‘YUMCARB
BROWN’
Time taken
35
mins
37
mins
6
0
mins
40
mins
6
0
mins
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 (rice) porridge. There are also markings on the YumCarb steaming
basket for white rice and brown rice. During the rice cooking cycles, a chasing lines pattern comes on
the display to indicate Kumo is cooking, a countdown will appear in the last 10 minutes.
Sticky or glutinous rice is different to normal short grain rice, it needs more water. If you are cooking
sticky/glutinous rice you need to follow the water guidance below and use the short grain setting.
Water levels for ‘THAI STICKY/GLUTINOUS’ rice
Cups of rice 2 3 4 5
Water level on bowl
(short grain marks)
2.5
3.5
4.5
5.5
Also see – Tips to Cooking Great Tasting Rice on page 12 for more detailed cooking information and
advice.

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3.3.1 COOKING RICE IN KUMO
1. Measure the rice with the measuring cup provided. Make sure the rice is level to the top of the cup –
this is a full cup (180ml) measurement.
2. Clean the rice (if needed) 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/type
of rice you are cooking.
3. Close the lid and select the rice setting you want to cook with.
**There is no start button, the cooking cycles will start automatically after a 5 second delay.
Also see the ‘Speedy Start Guide’ on the back of the warranty card and page 17 for a guide to cooking
rice with the YUMCARB function.
3.4 HOW TO USE THE KEEP WARM FUNCTION
Once a cooking cycle has finished, 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) by pressing the ‘KEEP WARM’ button. There will be a 5 second delay and the keep warm
will start, 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 but you might find the rice ruins after 15
hours use.
To cancel ‘KEEP WARM’, press the power button (it doubles as the ‘CANCEL’ button), this cancels the
programme and turns the unit off.
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 page 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 + and - buttons in 5 minute intervals once you have selected the ‘PORRIDGE’
setting and the light is flashing.
After selecting the time, there is a 5 second delay and the cooking cycle starts. Once the cooking cycle is
complete, the appliance will make a sound and will automatically switch to ‘KEEP WARM’.
3.5.2 STEAM
Using the provided stainless steel steaming basket, you can steam different types of food. You can cook
rice and steam food at the same time (1 cup of rice maximum) but cannot steam and cook rice with the
YUMCARB functions.
The default cooking time for the ‘STEAM’ setting is 10 minutes. You can adjust this down to 5 minutes or
up to 1.5 hours in 5 minute intervals using the + or - buttons once you have selected the ‘STEAM’
setting and the light is flashing. After selecting the time, there is a 5 second delay and the cooking cycle
starts. There will be a countdown on the display – this will only start to countdown when the water has
been heated. Using hot water rather than cold water helps speed up the heating process.
See Section 5, page 13 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 2 hours. You can adjust this up to 6 hours using
the + or - buttons in 5 minute intervals once you have selected the ‘SLOW COOK’ setting and the light
above is flashing (you can press and hold to skip the time on faster). After selecting the time, there is a 5
second delay and the cooking cycle starts. The appliance heats the contents of the inner bowl to a high
temperature (you will hear bubbling from the liquid), it then switches to a lower temperature 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 sound and will automatically switch to
‘KEEP WARM’.
IMPORTANT – Do not exceed the maximum liquid marks on the inside of the inner bowl.
3.6 CANCELLING PROGRAMMES
To cancel a programme, you have selected or if you want to stop a programme part way through the
cooking cycle, you just need to press the ‘power’ button once. The appliance will then switch off. To
switch the appliance to stand-by when a cooking programme has been selected, press the ‘power’
button twice in quick succession.
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 settings. To set the timer, press the button for the cooking
programme you want (for non-rice cooking programmes you can programme the length of cooking time
at this point). Then press the ‘PRESET’ button. The ‘PRESET’ indicator will then flash. By pressing the ‘+’
and ‘-’ buttons you can select how far in advance (in 5 minute increments) you want the cooking cycle
to finish. After setting when you want the food to be ready, there is a 5 second delay, and the cooker will
display the hours in advance you selected, start to count down and the cooking cycle will complete at
the time you specified.
If the preset/timer is set to below the minimum stated in the below table, the cooking cycle will start
immediately. This is because the default cooking time for each cooking cycle has to be taken into
account along with additional assessment time for the fuzzy logic to know what it is cooking.
Suggested timings for the ‘PRESET’ function
Function RICE PORRIDGE STEAM SLOW COOK
Preset
timings
70 mins to
24 hrs
70
mins to
24 hrs
1 hr to
24 hrs
130 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.
The start time of the preset/timer is not exact, it will come on slightly earlier as Kumo has to assess what
exactly is in the inner bowl (rice/oats/water) and volume so it can calculate the cooking time effectively.
It deals with this by turning the unit on early so it can ‘assess’ the contents.

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4. COOKING GREAT TASTING RICE
4.1 HOW TO COOK PERFECT RICE
Measure the rice accurately! Use the measuring cup provided as other cup sizes may be different
measurements. Make sure you level the rice off at the top of the cup – this is a full 180ml
measurement.
Rinse the rice! 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 with the 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 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 OUR TIPS FOR RICE COOKING AND GETTING PERFECT RESULTS
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. Newer 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 isn't consistent
because it’s a natural product 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.
If the rice you cook is too soft, next time reduce the water you add for cooking by 3-4mm, softer
rice means that there was too much water in the inner bowl during cooking. If the rice you cook is
too hard, next time add 3-4mm more water, harder rice means that there was too little water in the
inner bowl during cooking.
Do not use any kind of quick cook, partially cooked, parboiled rice – look at rice packets carefully
to make sure the rice you are buying is suitable. This type of rice is not suited for use in a sealed
unit, fuzzy logic rice cooker.

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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 one of the rice functions and add the steaming
basket to the inner bowl. You can steam different types of food in the steaming basket.
Here is a guide for estimated cooking different types of food on the ‘STEAM’ function:
INGREDIENTS
AMOUNT
C
OOKING TIME
TIPS FOR STEAMING
Carrot
1
5
0
g
20 mins
Cut into bite
-
size pieces
Broccoli 150g 15 mins Cut into bite-size pieces
Spinach 80g 15 mins Cut into bite-size pieces
Pumpkin
200
g
20 mins
Cut into bite
-
size pieces
Potato
250
g
40 mins
Cut into bite
-
size pieces
Sweet Potato 200g 35 mins Cut into bite-size pieces
Corn 150g 30 mins Cut into bite-size pieces
Chicken
2
5
0g
30 mins
Make cuts on side touching steam
basket
Fish (white fish
and salmon)
150g/cut into
fillets
25 mins Slice to less than 2cm and wrap in
foil
Prawn
150
g/
7
pcs
20 mins
Steam without removing shells
Scallop 150g 20 mins Remove from shell (recommended
to line the steam basket with
Chinese leaves or similar to prevent
sticking)
Refrigerated Meat
Dumpling
150
g
15 mins
Leave space between foods
Frozen Meat
Dumpling
150g 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 1 cup 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.
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.

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6. 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 (2-3 servings)
1/2 cup of rice
35g 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 (to ½ mark on the porridge scale) then place the
chicken on top
2. Press the ‘PORRIDGE’ button and the cooking cycle will start after a 5 second delay
3. When the rice cooker turns to ‘KEEP WARM’ add salt if you want it and garnish with ginger and
spring onions
OATMEAL PORRIDGE
Ingredients (serves 2)
1/2 cup steel cut or high quality rolled oats (we advise you put these in a sieve and shake hard 3-4
times to dislodge any sediment)
1.5 cups water (measured in the provided measuring cup)
1/2 cup of milk (or cream) or 1/2 cup of coconut milk – whatever you prefer
2-3 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! You can also use chopped up apple or cocoa powder to flavour the
porridge.
Directions
1. Place the inner cooking pan in the main body of the rice cooker, place oats and water in the inner
cooking pan and 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). The cooking
cycle will start after a 5 second delay
2. 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.
3. 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.

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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 GRAIN’ 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 the rice measuring cup)
1 cup arborio, other short-grain rice or sticky/glutinous rice
1/4 cup evaporated milk, 1/4 cup coconut milk, 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk**
1 cinnamon stick or pinch of ground cinnamon, 1 lemon zest, one large piece of lemon peel
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (or less if you prefer)
1.5 tablespoons ground cinnamon (to garnish)
Directions
1. Measure your short grain rice with the measuring cup you got with your rice cooker.
2. Measure the rice, then rinse rice in cold water, place rice and water (to the correct line on the inner
bowl) into the rice cooker, choose the ‘SHORT GRAIN’ rice setting.
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 is cooked and the rice cooker has switched to keep warm, add the whisked milks into the
rice, close the lid. Check about 30 minutes later and see if it is at the consistency you like.
5. Discard the cinnamon stick (if using) and the lemon zest.
6. 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 4 if
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7. COOKING WITH OTHER GRAINS/PULSES IN KUMO
It’s possible to cook other grains and pulses in Kumo, you would need to experiment with adjusting
water levels and selecting the correct cooking cycle. Here is a rough guide that may help cooking other
grains and pulses in Kumo.
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 white rice 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 white rice setting.
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; using the measuring cup to measure
the water)
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 batch of soup will cook within an hour but won’t
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8. YUMCARB EXPLAINED
YUMCARB rice cooking function is unique to Kumo. This is rice with a lower carb value than
conventionally cooked rice.
By placing the rice into the stainless steel YUMCARB basket, the rice is submerged in water at the
beginning of the cooking cycle. When first activated, the display shows 0:20 (or 0:40 for brown rice) and
will stay this way during the first 20/40 minutes of the cooking cycle. During this time, Kumo is
gradually raising the temperature inside the unit to the optimal temperature for boiling away the excess
water. This process gives time for the starch to leech out of the rice and break down (starches are
easily-dissolvable). The starchy water drains down through the holes in the YUMCARB basket, which
doesn’t allow for the starches that have leeched into the water to be reabsorbed into the rice.
The rice finishes cooking during the last 20 minutes of the cooking cycle - Kumo will start counting
down. This last phase of the cooking cycle is crucial as it steams the rice in a lowered carbohydrate
state, thereby reducing their levels in the rice by up to 25%*.
* Based on lab testing, a reduction of 25% less carbohydrates was shown in white rice. Certified by Testing Institute of Product
Quality Supervision, China
9.1 HOW TO USE THE YUMCARB FUNCTION
1. Place the YUMCARB basket into the inner bowl. Add rice (rinse first if your rice needs it) and then
add water to the corresponding line (there are 1-3 marks for white and brown rice). Don’t worry
about the amount of water you are adding – it seems a lot but this is boiled away rapidly. If you
find the rice is too soft, reduce the water next time.
2. Close the lid, select you have a choice of white or brown rice. After a 5 second delay,
the cooking cycle will start and 0:20 (for white rice) or 0:40 (for brown rice) will be on the display.
3. After the time displayed has elapsed, the display will countdown to 0:00, the appliance will make
a sound and will automatically switch to ‘KEEP WARM’.
4. Stir the rice well. The rice at the bottom of the YUMCARB basket will seem very wet, this is normal
– mix the rice up really well, lifting the rice from the bottom to the top and leave on keep warm
for at least another 10 minutes.
5. There will be starchy water left in the inner bowl underneath the YUMCARB basket. When
removing the YUMCARB basket to serve the rice, be careful as the stainless steel will be very hot.
The starchy water can be discarded.
When using the YUMCARB rice cooking functions, you may find that the condensation collector becomes
full – this is due to the amount of water that is evaporated from inside. If the condensation collector is
completely full, you may find that when you open the lid, some water may spill out from the lid – be
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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
 Never put the inner bowl into a dishwasher. The chemicals and washing cycle of a dishwasher
are too harsh for these parts. Any damage caused by a dishwasher will not be covered by our
warranty.
 The steam cap on top of the lid is removable.
Wash this on a regular basis. The removable
steam cap can also be dissembled (twist apart) to
ensure full cleaning.
 Only ever use plastic or wooden accessories.
Never use metal to stir as this will damage the
ceramic coating on the inner bowl.
 Remove and empty the condensation collector on the side 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
[email protected]o.uk.
Spare parts available for Kumo YUM-EY10 (measuring cups are available to purchase on our website):
Part Name
Part Number
Part Name
Part
Number
Ceramic coated inner
bowl
IB- EY10 YUMCARB basket SB- EY10

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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 4.3 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.
 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 heating
element or 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 setting you have selected and the
water level you have filled to
 Make sure the steam vent cap is on the
appliance
A noise is heard during
cooking or keep warm
 A clicking noise is just the microprocessor
(MICOM) adjusting the cooking temperature of
the appliance, it is nothing to worry about
 A ‘sparking’ noise may occur if the inner bowl
has any kind of moisture on the bottom of it
as the heating element warms. Make sure the
inner bowl is completely dry.
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
STEAMING Food does not steam
 Is there sufficient water for steaming? Make
sure there is water to at least the two cup
mark on the inner bowl
 Is there too much food in the steaming
basket? – reduce the amount of food or
increase the cooking time
 The food may be in too large pieces, reduce
the size of food pieces or increase the cooking
time
Steamed food is too hard
 Vegetables – steaming time was too short.
Make sure there is enough water and continue
to steam
 Fish and meat – steaming time was too long.
Reduce the cooking time
Steamed food is cold
 Has too much time elapsed from when the
cooking cycle ended? Try not to leave on ‘KEEP
WARM’, remove immediately from the
appliance and eat