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Steam cap
(Separate it into 2
The steam cap can be rinsed.
(1) Clean with a soft sponge and with tap or lukewarm
water.
(2)
Immediately wipe off water using a dry cloth and
completely dry it.
Note
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Avoid the following, as the steam cap may become deformed.
• Rinsing with hot water
• Soaking in water
• Rinsing while the cap is hot immediately after cooking
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Be sure to clean the steam cap after cooking rice with
multigrain rice (with amaranth, etc.), barley, etc. Otherwise,
the steam cap may be clogged, causing a problem in which
the lid does not open or rice cannot be cooked properly.
● Wipe off water using a dry cloth immediately after cleaning the steam
cap. Otherwise, water drops may leave marks on the steam cap.
Inner lid
(1) Clean with a soft sponge and with tap or lukewarm
water.
(2)
Wipe off water using a dry cloth and completely
dry the inner lid.
Condensation can be formed more easily on the dirty inner lid.
Inner lid gasket
Clean the gasket on the inner lid.
Note
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Be sure to remove any cooked rice or grains of rice on the inner
lid. Any rice on the inner lid can prevent the lid from closing,
allow steam to leak out during cooking, or enable the lid to open
and the contents to spray out, resulting in burns or other injury.
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Be sure to clean the inner lid after cooking rice with
multigrain rice (with amaranth, etc.), barley, etc. Otherwise,
the inner lid may be clogged, causing a problem in which the
inner lid does not open or rice cannot be cooked properly.
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Thoroughly wipe the inner lid using a dry cloth after cleaning
it so that no moisture remains in any gaps. Otherwise, water
drops may leave marks on the inner lid.
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If this is an issue, soak the inner lid in lukewarm water.
Parts to wash when dirty
Hook catch
Upper
casing
Heating plate
Center
sensor
Heater
plate
Lid gasket
Lid sensor
Inside and outside the rice cooker
Wet a towel or cloth, wring out excess water, and wipe.
Center sensor
Remove any cooked rice, grains of rice, etc.
If it is difficult to remove the rice from the sensor, use
commercially available sandpaper (around #320), then
wet a towel or cloth, wring out excess water, and wipe.
Around the upper casing and hook catch
Remove any cooked rice, grains of rice, etc.
Note
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Do not allow water to go inside the rice cooker.
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Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
To maintain cleanliness, be sure to clean the rice cooker on the same day it is used.
The rice cooker should also be cleaned on the day that it is used in order to remove any odors that remain
from cooking food or making cakes. (See P.36.)
Note
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Be sure to disconnect the power plug and allow the rice cooker, inner pot, inner lid, and steam cap to cool
down before cleaning.
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Always keep the inner pot and lid clean to prevent corrosion and odors.
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Do not clean the rice cooker or its parts using thinner, cleanser, bleach, disposable cloths, metal sponges,
nylon scrubbing sponges, or the like.
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Clean each part separately.
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Do not use a dishwasher/dryer to clean the rice cooker or its parts. Doing so may cause the rice cooker
and/or its parts to become deformed or discolored.
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When cleaning the rice cooker using a detergent, use only a mild dishwashing detergent (for dishes and
kitchen utensils).
Rinse the parts thoroughly since detergent remaining on them may cause deterioration and discoloration of
parts materials such as resin.
Using any detergent other than mild detergents can cause discoloration, corrosion, etc.
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Use a soft sponge or cloth.
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Do not remove the gaskets.
Parts to wash after every use
Inner pot
Spatula
Cooking plate
Measuring cup
Healthy cooking plate
(1) Clean with a soft sponge and with tap or
lukewarm water.
(2)
Wipe off water using a dry cloth and completely
dry all parts.
Note
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Do not clean the inner pot using the abrasive side of a
heavy duty scrubbing sponge. Doing so may damage the
fluorocarbon resin coating of the inner pot.
Do not clean the inner pot using the abrasive
side of a heavy duty scrubbing sponge.
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Do not wash dishes, etc., inside the inner pot. Also, do not
place the inner pot upside down on top of dishes, etc., to
dry. Doing so may damage the fluorocarbon resin coating or
cause it to peel.
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Do not immerse the measuring cup and spatula in hot water.
Doing so may cause them to become deformed.
Cleaning and Maintenance