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Parts to wash after every use
Steam cap
Disassemble it into
two parts. (See P.28.)
The parts can be rinsed.
1
Wash it with sponge under running cold or
lukewarm water.
2
Wipe off water with a dry cloth and completely dry
all parts.
Note
●
Do not use the following methods to clean.
• Washing under running hot water.
• Washing hot parts under running water immediately after
cooking.
●
Always wash the steam cap after cooking with grains (and
amaranths, etc.). The steam cap may clog and cause
problems, like preventing the lid from opening, resulting in
improperly cooked food.
Inner Lid
Safety valve
Inner lid
gascket
Pressure
adjusting holes
Gasket for depressurization
Pressure adjusting balls
Pressure
reducing hole
Safety valve
Front side
Back side
1
Clean with a soft sponge and with tap or lukewarm
water.
2
Wipe off water with a dry cloth and completely dry
all parts.
Pressure adjusting holes / pressure adjusting balls
Remove rice grains adhering to them.
Wash them well with running water
Safety valve
From the surface of the inner lid, lightly push it several times
with your finger. Remove rice grains adhering to it.
Front side
Push the safety valve
several times to check for
clogging and wash the
inside with running water.
Gasket for depressurization
Keep it attached to the inner lid during washing.
If it has come off, match the direction and attach it. (See P.27.)
Inner lid gasket
Keep it attached to the inner lid during washing.
Note
●
Be sure to remove rice grains adhering to the inner lid.
Otherwise the lid may not be closed, steam may leak during
cooking, or the lid may open causing the content to boil over,
resulting in burn or injury.
●
Always wash the inner lid after cooking rice with cereal grains.
Otherwise the inner lid may be clogged causing a problem that
the lid does not open or rice cannot be cooked well.
● If there is any significant food stain, presoak the part in
lukewarm water.
Parts to wash when dirty
Hooks
Upper
casing
Center
sensor
Lid gasket
Lid
Lid
sensor
Inner lid
release
button
Stoppers
Inside and outside the rice cooker
Wet a towel or cloth, wring out excess water, and wipe.
Stopper, lid gasket, hook, upper casing
Remove any adhering grains of rice, etc.
Stopper
Lid sensor
Lightly wipe with moisten cloth or cotton swab.
Center sensor
Remove burned rice and any other adhering grains of rice.
If adhering objects are hard to remove, use commercially
available sandpaper (around #320), then wet a towel or
cloth, wring out excess water, and wipe.
Note
●
Do not allow water to get inside the rice cooker unit.
Air inlet, air outlet
Air outlet
Air inlet
Remove dust with cotton swab.
Note
●
Do not use the rice cooker if dust is adhering to the air
inlet or outlet.
Otherwise the temperature increases inside the body
resulting in failure or fire.
Power cord and plug
Wipe with a dry cloth.
Note
● After cleaning the inner lid, check that the gasket for depressurization is attached firmly. (Attach the gasket
if detached. See.27.)
●
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 with thinner, cleanser, bleach, disposable cloth, metal spatulas,
nylon scouring sponges or the like.
●
Always clean each part separately.
●
After cleaning the steam cap, wipe it off with a dry cloth immediately. Not drying the cap will leave water
droplet marks.
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Do not use a dishwasher/dryer to clean the rice cooker or its parts. Doing so may cause them to become
deformed.
