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Using Different Programs
Keeping Warm
1
Check the program
O
To change the program.
Press
.
Press
and select a program.
The flashing location indicates the
program that is currently selected.
O
To cook “Congee”.
Press
and set the time.
Program
Allowable timer settings
Units
Congee
1–4 h
30 mins
O
To set the timer.
(P.16)
O
To select the
“
Cook
”
program.
(P.17)
2
Press the “Start” button
Press
Flashing
.
Cooking starts.
O
The display changes according the selected cooking
program.
For the “Quick”, “Brown”, “Grains” and “Mixed” programs, the
Warm Jar will display the current time until 10 minutes before
the rice is ready. It will then switch to show the time until the
rice is ready.
O
When the buzzer sounds after cooking, the steaming stage
has finished. Mix the rice immediately.
(This is to allow excess moisture to evaporate.)
O
To cancel an
operation
Notes
O
As an aid for the visually impaired, the “Start” and “Cancel/Off” buttons have raised parts “ ” and “
”.
O
To make it easier to distinguish between decision points (for instance, the “Menu Select” button being at “White Rice”),
the beeping sound has been changed to “beep-beep”.
Steam Keep Warm (Automatic)
O
Once the rice is cooked, all programs switch automatically
to the keep warm function.
(Please mix the rice immediately after cooking ends.)
O
Delicious
O
1-2 person
O
Quick
O
Sushi
O
Eco
The Warm Jar will
switch automatically
to the keep warm
function, but we do
not recommend this.
O
Congee
If congee is kept warm, it may become very
sticky.
O
Casserole
O
Mixed
Use of the keep warm function can also
cause the Inner Lid to rust, adversely affect
the flavour of the rice.
O
Brown
O
Grains
Flavour can be adversely affected.
O
The Warm Jar automatically injects steam to reduce dryness and prevent odours.
• The timing of the steam injection changes according to the amount of rice, the cooking program etc.
• When steam is injected, you will hear the sound of the pump. (P.29)
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If you find the sound of the pump distracting during the keep warm state. (P.32)
Precautions
O
Do not use the keep warm function for more than 12 hours.
O
If you live in a region of high temperature and humidity:
Increase the keep warm temperature from 60 to 74 degrees. (P.32)
(Odour can be a problem.)
O
If the odour is a problem:
Use the cleaning function (P.26) and increase the keep warm temperature from 60 to
74 degrees. (P.32)
O
To prevent odours and condensation during the keep warm state:
Do not cancel the keep warm function or remove the Power Plug while leaving the rice in the Warm Jar.
O
To prevent odours:
Do not use the keep warm function with the Rice Scoop still in the Warm Jar.
Notes
O
A keep warm time of up to 23 hours is displayed in 1 hour units (“0” is displayed for times of less than 1 hour).
O
After 24 hours, the display returns to the current time.
ECONAVI
When the keep warm function is in use, the Warm Jar applies an amount of heat corresponding to
the amount of rice.
O
ECONAVI works after rice is cooked using the following programs.
“Delicious”, “Quick”, “Eco”, “1-2 person”, “Sushi”.
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For further details, see ECONAVI Q&A. (P.27)
Reheat (manual)
O
Rice to be heated to high temperature from the keep warm state.
1
In the keep warm state
Mix the rice
2
Press the “Steam Keep Warm
(Reheat)” button
Press
Lighting
.
Reheat starts.
Flashing (Approx. 5–7 mins)
O
When the buzzer sounds, mix the rice immediately.
The rice is now ready to be eaten.
Notes
O
Reheat cannot be used in the following situations.
• When the rice is cold (buzzer beeps 4 times).
• When the keep warm function is not in use.
O
Reheating two or more times will adversely affect the flavour
of the rice.
O
After the buzzer has sounded, you will continue to hear the
sound of the fan for a moment and air will be vented from the
Exhaust Unit. This is normal and does not indicate a fault.
(P.29)
Do I have to select a program every time?
O
The “Delicious” and “Eco” programs under “White Rice”
are stored.
For other programs, the following operation allows you to
call up the most recently used program.
1
Press and hold down
(
for approximately
)
2 seconds
O
You will hear a “beep” as soon as you press the
button, but continue to hold it down. You will hear a
second “beep” and the most recently used program
will appear.
2
Press
Flashing
O
To reheat from
the keep warm
state
O
To return to the
keep warm state
O
Lights during
ECONAVI
operation
O
To turn off the keep warm function
Press
and then remove the Power Plug.
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