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Pressing 

will allow you to make selections in 

the order shown.

1 

3

5

4

Rice Cooking using the Timer 

(Set the timer to finish cooking when you want to eat)

●

The timer time is the time when

   the cooking will finish.

●

If the set time is close to the current 

   time, cooking will begin right away. 

   (Timer lamp does not light up.)

The melody sounds and cooking ends.
The rice cooker automatically 
switches to Warm.

●

The Cook lamp is turned off and the Warm 
lamp is lit.

ATTENTION

●

Do not use the timer for “Mix”.

 

(The quality of the added ingredients 

could decline or they could sink into 

the rice.)

●

As a guideline, the timer is set 

within 12 hours.

Cooking 

completion time

This shows the time
when cooking will
be completed.

Press            to display

the current time.

P.7

●

Adjust the current time if incorrect.

Press            to display the

timer time.

●

The Cook lamp flashes.

Press          and           to set

the timer time to "7:30".

       changes in increments of 1 hour and

changes in increments of 10 minute.
Continue pressing to speed up the 
incremental change.

Press          .

The timer is set when the buzzer sounds.

●

The Cook lamp is turned off and the 
Timer lamp is lit.

To check the current time during 
cooking or when the timer is set

The current time is displayed for 3 
seconds when the “Hour” or “Min” Time 
Setting button is pressed, and then the 
clock returns to the original display.

● 

As the timer time, the previous 
time used is displayed. (The 
time is set to 6:00 upon factory 
shipment.)

Hot warning display

●

If you remove the rice container from the heat 

source when the temperature of the heat 
source is high, the Cook lamp and Hour/Min 
display flashes to indicate Hot Warning.

●

Even if the power is turned off, the hot 
warning display does not disappear while 
the temperature is high. The display turns 
off automatically when the temperature 
drops.

P.6

The time and values in the figures are examples.

2

Turns off

Lights up

1

5

4

3

2

●

The time changes each time 

   the button is pressed.

●

Timed cooking can be used with 

"Normal," "Porridge," "ECO," 

"2 Cups," and "1 Cup."

Example: When setting the timer 
to finish cooking rice at "7:30"

Press          to select the 

desired menu.

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Summary of Contents for RZ-WS4Y

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ... Cook button while the Cook lamp is blinking about 30 seconds When the timer is set or during warming reset cooking Rice container Heat source On Off button Rice Cooking Method display The time is displayed when the power is turned on Ex Hot warning display If you remove the rice container from the heat source when the temperature of the heat source is high the Cook lamp and Hour Min display flash...

Page 3: ...ng when you want to eat Rice cooking 12 18 12 13 14 16 18 Warming Warming 19 19 Cleaning and Maintenance Hook Rice container Rice scoop and measuring cup Temperature sensor Heat source Intake vent and exhaust vent Inner lid Steam vent and exhaust vent Inner pot If there are odors Cleaning and Maintenance 20 22 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 21 21 21 22 Cook Book Cook Book 29 33 Troubleshooting Rice Cooking ...

Page 4: ... Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns Handle Lid packing Regulator valve Rice container Heat source Inner lid P 12 21 P 6 Water level gauge 3 locations Body P 21 Vacuum valve Temperature sensor Power code Top plate Do not touch after cooking because it is still hot Failure to observe this precaution could result in burns P 6 Operation panel and display part The shape of the ded...

Page 5: ...ide until you hear the latch catch ATTENTION Since this is a regulator type air is hard to leak and you may feel the lid is heavy when closing it Close it slowly while applying a strong pressure Also it may take a little time for the lid to open after pressing the hook button or when the lid does not fully open you can open the lid manually Exhaust vent Do not cover the intake vent or exhaust vent...

Page 6: ... heat source when the temperature of the heat source is high the Cook lamp and Hour Min display flashes as shown in the figure below to indicate Hot Warning Buttons other than the On Off and Cancel buttons do not respond while the Hot Warning is displayed Even if the power is turned off the hot warning display does not disappear while the temperature is high The display turns off automatically whe...

Page 7: ... 24 hour format for example 0 00 for 12 p m and 12 00 for 12 a m The time cannot be adjusted during cooking or when the timer is set To check the current time during cooking or when the timer is set The current time is displayed for 3 seconds when the Hour or Min Time Setting button is pressed and then the clock returns to the original display At room temperature the clock time will show an error ...

Page 8: ...the power cord or power plug is damaged or if the power plug is loose when plugged into the power outlet Do not damage process bend forcibly pull out twist or tuck the power cord move it close to any hot components or place something heavy on it If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard Do not in...

Page 9: ...ens and tomatoes cooking containing chunky ingredients and cooking that uses cooking sheets aluminum foil or plastic wrap To prevent burns During rice cooking Hot steam could spray out and cause burns P 32 Keep your hands and face away from the steam vent PU TUFBN DPVME TQSBZ PVU EVSJOH SJDF DPPLJOH O QBSUJDVMBS LFFQ PVU PG UIF SFBDI PG DIJMESFO Do not touch the steam vent 5IF TUFBN WFOU DPVME TUJ...

Page 10: ... If using a medical pacemaker consult your doctor before using this product The operation of this product might affect the pacemaker Keep away from objects that are adversely affected by magnetism The magnetic memory of credit cards automatic ticket gates opening passes etc could be erased Do not use the rice cooker while there are small metallic objects or aluminum foil left between the rice cont...

Page 11: ...e dealer authorized service agents There are times when condensation will form on the inner lid during cooking and warming This prevents the rice from drying out and is not a malfunction When the lid is open the condensation formed will collect in the condensation collection section of the body of the rice container You can wipe the condensation away using a towel if you are bothered by it Carryin...

Page 12: ...er It will make the rice sticky Cooking with highly alkaline water could cause the rice to become sticky or turn yellow Also cooking the rice in hard water mineral water etc could cause the rice to become crunchy or hard Adjust the amount of water for your preference When cooking freshly harvested rice as a guide make a small adjustment to the water level on the Hard water gauge Cooking freshly ha...

Page 13: ...e sparks fly when plugging in the power plug but this is due to the charging of the inverter circuit and is not a malfunction Do not set the inner pot in the rice cooker with water or food stuck to the outside of it Failure to observe this precaution could cause the rice cooker to fail or keep it from cooking well ATTENTION Make sure the regulator valve and vacuum valve are clean and not clogged W...

Page 14: ...f rice to be cooked Check to see that no menu items are lit When cooking a small amount of rice it is recommended to select 2 Cups or 1 Cup to cook plump rice that sticks together and is not burned If one of the menu items is lit press until no menu items are lit 1 3 2 Cooking with Normal Cooking with 2 Cups or 1 Cup Cooking with Rapid Cooking with Mix and Porridge Using the ECO menu reduces the a...

Page 15: ...This extracts extra steam and prevents rice from becoming sticky and sticking together Stir Porridge lightly Immediately serve warm because it changes into sticky paste To stop warming press The melody sounds and cooking ends The rice cooker automatically switches to Warm The Cook lamp is turned off and Warm is lit The rice cooker cannot warm for a long time because the small amount of rice dries ...

Page 16: ... 40 63 55 65 45 65 20 35 2 Cups 37 47 35 45 When you want to conserve on electricity during cooking ECO 35 50 35 50 Sticky Rice Porridge 1 3 0 5 1 0 5 3 0 5 4 0 5 1 1 5 2 Blend of glutinous rice white rice or rinse free rice Brown rice Normal No course displayed 40 60 White Rice Brown rice soak for 2 hr Cereal with a white rice blend of 10 or less Normal No course displayed 35 50 0 5 4 White Rice ...

Page 17: ...lavoring for mixed rice place the other ingredients on the top of the rice without stirring them in If you are cooking a thin porridge do not add water but reduce the amount of rice by half Sticky rice shall be cooked by mixing the amount stated in the Cook Book Glutinous rice is so easy to absorb water that it may not be cooked well without mixing After cooking rice let the rice cooker cool down ...

Page 18: ... minute Continue pressing to speed up the incremental change Press The timer is set when the buzzer sounds The Cook lamp is turned off and the Timer lamp is lit To check the current time during cooking or when the timer is set The current time is displayed for 3 seconds when the Hour or Min Time Setting button is pressed and then the clock returns to the original display As the timer time the prev...

Page 19: ... malfunction To stop warming press the Cancel button Automatic warming The warming effects remain even after removing the rice container from the heat source Thanks to its insulation structure even the rice container alone can keep rice warm during a meal The temperature changes depending on the amount of rice and opening and closing of the lid If you remove the rice container from the heat source...

Page 20: ... that no rice grain etc is adhered Temperature sensor Check before cooking If scorched material is stuck to this sand it off by using a fine grade water resistant abrasive paper about 600 with a little water When the material has been removed wipe off the area with a well wrung out cloth P OPU XBTI XJUI PS JO XBUFS Intake vent exhaust vent Once a month 6TF B WBDVVN DMFBOFS UP TVDL out the debris f...

Page 21: ...left on it Promptly wipe off moisture P OPU XJQF UIF PVUTJEF XJUI QBQFS UPXFMT FUD VF UP UIF SPVHI TVSGBDF PO UIF PVUTJEF QJFDFT of the paper towels may remain on it Shaft part 1 2 Lock lever 3 Lock lever Steam vent Inner Pot Wash after each use Hold the two knobs of the inner lid slightly push up and then pull forward 1 Push down the knobs of the inner lid securely 4 Wash the inner lid lid packin...

Page 22: ...r lid for 15 minutes Discard the hot water and wait for the inner lid to cool before washing them Boiling with insufficient amount of water could cause the plastic parts to deform so be careful The rice cooker is not stopped automatically Do not forget to press the Cancel button If there are odors Place water in the inner pot Press The melody sounds and the Cook lamp lights up After approx 60 minu...

Page 23: ...er cord was unplugged there was a power outage the rice container is raised etc the rice might not be cooked properly thereafter Power Using an extension cord or simultaneously plugging other electric devices into the same power outlet could cause the voltage to drop and prevent the rice from cooking properly Do not use an extension cord and only plug the rice cooker into the power outlet The bott...

Page 24: ...In case of rinse free rice wash the rice if the water is cloudy and then swill the rice to let the rice and water sit for a while Check the cooking method If you mistakenly use another cooking method to cook Porridge which uses a large amount of water it is dangerous because much hot water could spray out Select menu When cooking a small amount of rice please select either 2 Cups or 1 Cup for the ...

Page 25: ...ction P 12 Measure the rice by using the measuring cup provided and do not exceed the amount of rice that can be cooked for the particular cooking method Amount of rice and adjusting the amount of water P 12 In case of rinse free rice wash the rice if the water is cloudy and then swill the rice to let the rice and water sit for a while Washing the rice If a power outage occurs during cooking the c...

Page 26: ... the lid packing Dirty parts P 20 21 Rice cooker makes various sounds during use or when it is carried The following sounds are generated by the rice cooker during use such as cooking or when it is carried This is not a malfunction There may also be sparks This is the sound of charging to the inverter circuit Zappingsound When the power plug is plugged in When using the rice cooker When using the ...

Page 27: ... performance or cleanliness C1 or C2 is displayed This will be displayed and the power is turned off when the voltage drops due to using an extension cord or plugging in other electrical components into the same power outlet Do not use an extension cord and only plug the rice cooker into the power outlet Suddenly changes The cooking process is automatically adjusted to make the rice taste deliciou...

Page 28: ...ully open At such times open the lid manually using your hand Causes noise in the television or radio The rice cooker could cause noise interference to televisions or radios if placed close to them If this bothers you move the rice cooker further away About 3 meters as a guideline Difficult to close You might feel the lid is stiff when closing it after stirring cooked rice etc because the lid is d...

Page 29: ...ood etc or stewing items that swell when heated such as beans and noodles When making rice with red beans cook the rice after adding separately boiled cowpeas Refer to the Cook Book for details t PPLJOH UIBU VTFT JOHSFEJFOUT UIBU TVEEFOMZ GPBN VQ MJLF CBLJOH TPEB t PPLJOH UIBU VTFT MPUT PG PJM t PPLJOH UIBU VTFT TUBSDIZ JOHSFEJFOUT TVDI BT UIF CBTF GPS DVSSZ PS TUFX t OHSFEJFOUT UIBU CVCCMF TVDI B...

Page 30: ...y add more sugar Preparation Method Use a cloth to wipe off the dried kelp and then make 3 or 4 notches into it Wash the rice and place it in the inner pot add water up to Hard Level 2 and place the kelp on top of the rice Place the inner pot into the rice cooker close the lid press the On Off button select 2 Cups for the menu setting and press the Cook button When the rice has finished cooking rem...

Page 31: ...e etc cut it in half lengthwise and then cut it into 1 cm lengths When the rice has finished cooking place the rice in a wooden pail sprinkle the source of grilled eel evenly over all of the rice and stir by turning over the rice Mix 3 4 and scrambled egg place on the service dish and spread white sesame seeds if desired Add the water and seasoning adjust the amount of water and mix well The rice m...

Page 32: ...rips in the short direction Drain the liquid from the sansai Mix together and wash the white rice and glutinous rice and drain the rice in a strainer Place and in the inner pot add water up to Sticky Rice Level 2 and mix After placing the deep fried tofu and sansai prepared in Step 1 on the rice place the inner pot into the rice cooker close the lid press the On Off button select Mix for the menu ...

Page 33: ... salt and soup flavoring and stir briefly Place the inner pot into the rice cooker close the lid press the On Off button select Porridge for the menu setting and press the Cook button When the rice has finished cooking add the chicken meat mix together place on a serving dish and sprinkle with the Japanese scallion stalk and white sesame seeds A B White rice Daikon Japanese large root radish leaves o...

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