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Using the Timer
Timer
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Two timers can be set.
(These are stored until changed.)
You may find it convenient to store often used times, using, for
example, “Timer 1” for breakfast and “Timer 2” for your evening meal.
For example: Setting to 7:30 am
1
Check that the current time is correct
O
If the time is incorrect, set it by following the procedure
on the right.
2
Check the program
(Set to desired program. Step 1 on P. 14)
3
Select “Timer 1” or “Timer 2”
Press
.
Flashing
O
Each press of the button changes
the selection.
⇔
4
Set the time at which the rice is
to be ready
Flashing
Press
Forward (units of 10 mins)
Back (units of 10 mins)
.
O
Hold down to cycle through time faster.
5
Press the “Start” button
Press
Flashing
.
Setting ends.
Off
Lighting
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
Automatically switches to the keep warm function.
(P. 15)
When the current time is incorrect
O
The time is displayed in 24-hour clock format.
1
Insert the Power Plug
2
Set “ ” to “Clock”
Press
.
Flashing
3
Set the time
When the flashing
stops, the time is set.
Press
Forward
(units of 1 min)
Back (units of 1 min)
.
O
Hold down to cycle through time faster.
O
The time cannot be set in use such as cooking/the keep
warm state/the timer and cleaning function settings.
O
When the lithium battery runs down, removing
the Power Plug will result in the loss of stored data such
as the current time and timer settings. (P. 31)
O
The lithium battery is fixed inside the main body and
cannot be replaced by the user.
For a replacement of lithium battery, please consult
the dealer where you purchased the Warm Jar or
the service counter.
Q
To see the current time after setting
the timer.
Press
Lighting
.
O
Press and hold to display.
Notes
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If there is insufficient time for the timer setting, the timer will not allow the setting, and cooking will start
immediately. (See “Timer Setting Restriction” on P. 36.)
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The timer cannot be used with the “Quick”, “Mixed”, “Casserole”, “Cake” or “Steam” program.
O
If the timer setting is 13 hours or longer (8 hours or longer when the water temperature is high),
the rice may ferment, then generate undesirable odour.
O
When cooking with the timer, the time until the rice is ready is not displayed.
O
When cooking with the timer, the rice may absorb excess water. This can result in the rice becoming
soft or burnt.
Reduce the amount of water slightly if the rice is soft.
(Reduce water by approximately 1 to 2 mm from the Water Level.)
Cook
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The Warm Jar can be used to cook nutritious food
such as cakes, or soups with beans or vegetables.
1
Set “ ” to “Menu” and select “Cook”
Press
.
Press
and select “Cook”.
Flashing
Flashing
2
Set “ ” to “Select” and select a program
Press
.
Press
and select a program.
Flashing
3
Press
and set a time
Program
Allowable timer setting
Unit
Cake
40 min–60 min
1 min
Steam
1 min–60 min
1 min
Soup
1 h–4 h
30 min
* Countdown of the steam setting time begins when the Warm
Jar starts releasing steam.
4
Press the “Start” button
Press
Flashing
.
Cooking starts.
O
When cooking finishes, the Warm Jar automatically
switches to the keep warm function, so please turn off the
Warm Jar.
Press
.
Available capacity
Program
Model
1.0 L
1.8 L
Cake
Dough
Max 600
g
Dough
Max 900
g
Steam
Quantity of water
500 mL
Quantity of water
600 mL
Soup
Up to “White Rice”
Water Level 4
Up to “White Rice”
Water Level 6
Steaming Plate
Water
Precautions
Do not use for the following recipes.
O
Recipes in which a thickening roux is used, such as
curry or stew.
O
Recipes in which baking soda is used to produce
fast-forming bubbles.
O
Recipes in which a lot of oil is used.
O
Recipes in which paste or other products that expand
when heated is used.
When steaming...
O
Please do not block the hole in the Inner Lid with
ingredients.
During cooking...
O
Do not place aluminium foil etc. to cover the ingredients
directly.
O
The results are affected by the size, quantity and
temperature of the ingredients.
(
Ifthesizesofthevariousingredientsaretoolarge
)
or the quantity is too large, the contents may boil
over or be undercooked.
If the resulting food is undercooked, reselect a
program and cook it for longer.
After cooking...
O
Do not use the keep warm function.
(It may cause odour, rot or rusting the Inner Lid.)
O
The inside of the Outer Lid and the vicinity of the Inner
Pan will be hot after cooking, so please be careful
when removing cooked food.
O
When the Outer Lid is opened after cooking, water droplets
may drop from the Inner Lid onto the Clear Frame.
Wipe these away with a well-wrung cloth.
O
Always wash the Inner Lid and the Steam Cap.
Wipe the inner surface of the Outer Lid, the attaching
portion of the Steam Cap and the Packing.
When cooking recipes with a high meat content, the
fats and proteins of the meat can contaminate the Inner
Lid and inner surface of the Outer Lid.
(It may cause odour, rot or rusting the Inner Lid.)
Cooking
O
To redo an operation
O
To cancel a setting
5 3
4
O
To redo an
operation
3
4
1,2
Cooking
Using the T
imer
