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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Indicates risk of injury, household 
or property damage if mishandled.

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The degree of danger or damage by the misuse of this product is indicated as follows:

The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions may vary from the actual product you have purchased.

Do not plug or unplug the Power Cord if your hands are wet.

Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.

Do not damage the Power Cord. Do not bend, pull, 

twist, bundle or attempt to modify the Power Cord. 

Do not place it on or near high temperature 

surfaces or appliances, under heavy items or 

between objects.

A damaged Power Cord can cause fire or electric shock.

Do not use a power source other than 220−230 V AC.

Use of any other power supply voltage may cause fire or 

electric shock.

Do not allow the Power Plug to come into contact 

with steam.

Allowing the Power Plug to come into contact with steam 

after inserting it into the electrical outlet may cause short 

circuit or fire. When using on a slide-out table or shelf, place 

the Rice Cooker in a position where the Power Plug does not 

come into contact with steam.

Insert the Power Plug completely and securely into 

the electrical outlet.

A loosely inserted Power Plug may cause electric shock, 

short circuit, smoke or fire.

Use only an electrical outlet rated at 10 amperes 

minimum, and do not plug other devices into the 

same outlet.

Plugging other devices into the same outlet may cause the 

electrical outlet to overheat, resulting in fire.

If the blades or surface of the Power Plug become 

soiled, wipe them clean.

A dirty Power Plug may cause fire.

Stop using immediately if you notice any of the 

following symptoms indicating a malfunction or 

breakdown.

Continued use of the Rice Cooker under these circumstances 

may cause smoke, fire, electric shock or injury.

•  The Power Plug, Power Cord or Appliance Plug has 

become very hot.

•  The Power Cord is damaged or the electricity turns on and 

off when touched.

•  The body of the Rice Cooker is deformed or unusually hot.

•  Smoke is arising from the Rice Cooker or there is a burning 

smell.

•  Some part of the Rice Cooker is cracked, loose or unstable.   etc.
If any of the above occurs, unplug the Rice Cooker 

immediately and contact the store where you 

purchased it for check-ups and/or repair.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons 

(including children) with reduced physical, 

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of 

experience and knowledge, unless they have been 

given supervision or instruction concerning use of 

the appliance by a person responsible for their 

safety. Children should be supervised to ensure 

that they do not play with the appliance.

Do not place your hands or face near the Steam Vent.

Doing so may cause burns or scalding. 
Take special precautions with children and infants.

Indicates risk of serious injury 
or death.

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Prohibited or required actions are indicated as follows:

WARNINGS

CAUTIONS

Indicates a prohibited operation.

Indicates a requirement or instruction that 
must be followed.

These WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are intended to prevent property damage or personal injury to 
you and others.

Do not immerse the Rice Cooker in water or splash it with 

water. Do not pour water directly into the Rice Cooker.

Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock.

Do not allow liquid to come in contact with the Plug 

Receptacle, Power Plug, Power Cord or Appliance Plug.

Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock.

Do not put any metal objects such as 

pins or wires into the air vent 

or crevices located at the bottom 

of the Rice Cooker.

Doing so may cause electric shock 
or malfunction, resulting in injury.

Do not allow children 

to use the Rice Cooker unsupervised. Keep it out of the 

reach of infants.

Children are at risk of burns, electric shock or injury.

Do not open the Outer Lid or move the Rice Cooker 

during cooking.

Doing so may cause burns.

This Rice Cooker is for cooking rice and keeping rice 
warm only.

Do not use for other than intended purposes. Always follow the 
Operating Instructions, and never cook the following:
•  Foods packaged in plastic bags.
•  Foods wrapped in parchment paper, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, etc. 

or steaming dishes.

Doing so may clog the steam exhaust route.

Do not use the Rice Cooker if the Power 
Cord or Power Plug is damaged or if the 
Power Plug is loosely inserted 
into the electrical outlet.

Doing so may 
cause electric 
shock, short 
circuit or fire.

Do not modify the Rice Cooker. Only a repair technician 

should disassemble or repair this unit.

Attempting to do so may cause fire, electric shock or injury. Make any 
repair inquiries to the store where you purchased the Rice Cooker.

Be sure to follow these instructions.

Air Vent

Appliance 

Plug

Power 

Plug

Power Cord

Electrical

Outlet

Open

Button

Unplug the Power Plug from the outlet when the Rice 

Cooker is not in use.

Leaving the Power Plug in an outlet may cause the insulation to 

become damaged, resulting in burns, injury, electric shock, short 

circuit or fire.

Do not touch the Open 
Button when moving the 
Rice Cooker.

Doing so may cause the Outer 
Lid to open, resulting in injury or 
burns.

Do not use the Rice Cooker 
where it may come into contact with water or 
near heat sources.

Doing so may cause electric shock, short circuit, or can 
deform the Rice Cooker.

Do not use cookware other than the provided 
Inner Cooking Pan.

Doing so may cause the cookware to overheat or the Rice 
Cooker to malfunction.

Do not use the Rice Cooker near walls or 
furniture. Allow enough room for steam to 
escape if using beneath shelving.

Steam or heat may damage, discolor or deform walls, 
furniture or shelving.

Please allow the Rice Cooker to cool down before 

cleaning.

Hot parts such as the Inner Lid, Inner Cooking Pan and heating 
element may cause burns.

Always unplug the Rice Cooker by holding the Power 

Plug, not by pulling the Power Cord.

Pulling the Power Cord to unplug the Rice Cooker may cause 
electric shock, short circuit or fire.

Insert the Plug into the Main Body securely.

Otherwise it may cause electric shock, short circuit, smoke or fire.

If the Power Plug, Power Cord or Appliance Plug is 

damaged, it must be replaced by an appropriate cord 

or assembly made available by the manufacturer or its 

service agent.

Do not place or use the Rice Cooker on unstable 

surfaces or on surfaces that are vulnerable to heat.

Doing so may cause injury or fire.

Do not use the Rice Cooker on a slide-out table or 

shelf with insufficient load capacity.

Doing so may damage the slide-out table or shelf, causing the 

Rice Cooker to fall, resulting in injury or burns. The slide-out table 

or shelf should at least have a load capacity of 12 kg.

Do not use the Rice Cooker on a surface where the air 

vent located at the bottom of the Rice Cooker can 

become blocked or covered (such as on paper, cloth, 

carpet, plastic bag or aluminum sheet).

Doing so may cause breakdown or malfunction.

Do not use other Power Cord than the one provided.

Do not use the Power Cord for other appliances.

Doing so may cause malfunction or fire.

CAUTIONS

IMPORTANT

When you are finished, be sure to press the CANCEL 

button.

Removing the Inner Cooking Pan only will not turn off the power.

Do not cover the Main Body, especially the Steam Vent, 

with a cloth or other objects.

Doing so may cause deformation and/or discoloration of the Main 

Body or Outer Lid.

Do not damage, drop or deform the Inner Cooking Pan.

A damaged Inner Cooking Pan may not cook properly.

Do not operate the Rice Cooker if rice or other matter is 

stuck on the inside of the Main Body, the outside 

surface of the Inner Cooking Pan, the Center Sensor or 

the Heating Plate.

Doing so may burn the rice or otherwise cause imperfect cooking.

Do not cook when the Inner Cooking Pan is empty.

Doing so may cause breakdown of the Rice Cooker.

Do not splash the Rice Cooker with water or place it on 

top of something wet.

Doing so may cause electric shock or breakdown.

Do not use the Rice Cooker in direct sunlight.

Doing so may cause discoloration of the Rice Cooker.

Do not use the Rice Cooker where its steam may come 

into contact with other electrical appliances.

The steam may cause fire, malfunction, discoloration or 

deformation to other electrical appliances.

Do not tilt the Rice Cooker when carrying it.

Doing so may cause the contents to spill.

Clean the Rice Cooker and the surrounding area before 

using it.

This Rice Cooker is equipped with an air vent to improve function 

and performance, but if dust or insects enter the air vent, the Rice 

Cooker may malfunction. If the Rice Cooker malfunctions due to 

insects, etc. entering the air vent, there will be a charge for repairs.

This appliance is intended for household use and 

similar applications listed below:

•  Staff (employee) kitchen area in shops, offices and other working 

environments.

*  This appliance is not intended for use by many unspecified 

people for a long period of time.

This appliance must not be used in the following areas:
•  Farm houses.

•  By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type 

environments.

•  Bed and breakfast type environments.

Be especially careful 

with metal parts such 

as the Inner Lid Set, 

Inner Cooking Pan 

and Heating Plate.

Do not touch hot surfaces during or 
immediately after use. 
Be careful of steam 
when opening the 
Outer Lid.
Be careful not to 
touch the Inner 
Cooking Pan when 
loosening rice.

Touching hot surfaces 
may cause burns.

WARNINGS

Bottom view of

the product

Plug 

Receptacle

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for NL-BGQ05

Page 1: ...US RICE 6 HOW TO SET THE CLOCK 7 SOUND SIGNALS AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM 7 COOKING RICE BASIC COOKING STEPS 8 ESTIMATED COOKING TIME 9 TIPS TO COOKING VARIOUS RICE MENUS 10 KEEPING RICE WARM REGULAR KEEP WARM AND EXTENDED KEEP WARM 12 REHEATING RICE 14 USING THE TIMER TO COOK RICE USING THE TIMER 15 RECIPES MIXED RICE 16 CONGEE WITH SEVEN HERBS 16 HAND ROLLED SUSHI 17 MIXED BROWN RICE 17 CLEANING AND...

Page 2: ...t intended for use by persons including children with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Do not place your hands or face near the Steam Vent D...

Page 3: ...Cord for other appliances Doing so may cause malfunction or fire CAUTIONS IMPORTANT When you are finished be sure to press the CANCEL button Removing the Inner Cooking Pan only will not turn off the power Do not cover the Main Body especially the Steam Vent with a cloth or other objects Doing so may cause deformation and or discoloration of the Main Body or Outer Lid Do not damage drop or deform t...

Page 4: ...y static electricity and do not indicate a malfunction Such lines disappear shortly TIME SETTING button Use when adjusting the current time pg 7 Use when setting the scheduled time for TIMER cooking pg 15 KEEP WARM CANCEL button Use to restart the Keep Warm mode pg 13 Use to cancel the selected setting or function in operation MENU button Use to set the menu you will be using pg 8 Use when switchi...

Page 5: ...e Use to hold the Inner Lid Set when detaching or cleaning Inner Lid Gasket Inner Cooking Pan Main Body Inner Lid Set Stand the Spatula in the Spatula Stand Remove foreign matters such as stones from the rice before cleaning Do not use utensils such as whisks to clean the rice Do not place a metallic strainer in the Inner Cooking Pan when cleaning rice Use the Inner Cooking Pan only for this Rice ...

Page 6: ...e Cooker To prevent the rice from becoming dry or wet developing an odor or turning yellow do not use the Keep Warm mode for the following Keeping a small amount of rice warm for long hours Keeping rice warm for more than 12 hours Adding additional rice while keeping rice warm Reheating cold rice Keeping congee warm When keeping a small amount of rice warm gather the rice toward the center of the ...

Page 7: ...ody Signal for the initiation of Reheating You cannot change the Sound Signal during Cooking Reheating Regular Keep Warm Extended Keep Warm or Timer Cooking If you find it difficult to change select the Sound Signal please start over from Step 1 Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Amaryllis beeps 5 times no sound Indication Melody Beep Silent Types of Sound Signals and their me...

Page 8: ...rt plugs Insert the Appliance Plug into the Main Body securely Insert the Power Plug into an electrical outlet Place the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body and attach the Inner Lid Set and Steam Vent Cap Close the Outer Lid Be sure to wipe moisture and foreign matter off the outer surface of the Inner Cooking Pan the inside of the Main Body the Inner Lid Set and the Steam Vent Cap Make sure that...

Page 9: ...ng and loosening the rice and removing excess moisture you prevent the rice from hardening becoming sticky or becoming burnt Be careful not to burn yourself when stirring and loosening rice Turns on The Inner Cooking Pan may spin when loosening the rice Holding the Inner Cooking Pan with oven mitts or a soft cloth will keep it from spinning while reducing damages to the outside bottom of the pan D...

Page 10: ...ass Chop ingredients into small pieces and place on top of rice without mixing them into the rice Ingredients that do not cook easily should not be used in large amounts Boil green leaf vegetables separately and add them after the congee has finished cooking Semi brown rice 30 50 and 70 or brown rice cannot be used to make congee Short Grain White Rice Congee 0 5 1 CONGEE CONGEE If white rice is m...

Page 11: ... brown rice may cause the Rice Cooker to boil over When cooking germinated brown rice made by a germinated brown rice maker contact the manufacturer of the maker directly for ideal cooking methods WHITE WHITE RICE Germinated Brown Rice Germinated Brown Rice or Germinated Brown Rice mixed with Short Grain White Rice 0 5 2 Depending on the rice brand and or rice polishing level it may cause the Rice...

Page 12: ...Regular Keep Warm mode or Extended Keep Warm mode by pressing the MENU button while the KEEP WARM light is on The Extended Keep Warm mode is not available during the following the Rice Cooker will beep and automatically start the Regular Keep Warm mode MIXED CONGEE BROWN menu settings If 12 hours of Regular Keep Warm has already elapsed If 4 hours of Extended Keep Warm has already elapsed If the t...

Page 13: ...lect the Keep Warm mode If you do not return the display to the Keep Warm time elapsed the next time you cook rice the Keep Warm time elapsed will not be displayed If the Keep Warm time elapsed display is blinking you cannot switch NOTE When you are concerned about the odor REQUEST When you want to keep rice warm after canceling the Keep Warm mode If you want to know the current time during the co...

Page 14: ...ater level 2 for WHITE as the rice may not be warmed adequately Do not use the Reheat function if the rice is cold or the temperature of the Inner Cooking Pan is too low as doing so may cause scorching foul odors or the rice may become hard Do not reheat for the following cases To cancel the Reheat mode To cancel the Reheat mode and return to Keep Warm mode Press the button The melody sounds and R...

Page 15: ...7 under BASIC COOKING STEPS on pg 9 To cancel the Timer setting press the KEEP WARM CANCEL button This function sets the Rice Cooker to automatically finish cooking by a specific time Once set the timer settings are stored in Timer 1 and Timer 2 The initial settings are 6 00 for Timer 1 18 00 for Timer 2 Set the clock to the current time before setting the Timer function If the clock is inaccurate...

Page 16: ... of the rice from Step 4 and spread evenly across the top Do not mix the ingredients with the rice Changing the amounts of rice and ingredients may cause imperfect cooking 6 Press the MENU button select MIXED and press the START REHEAT button to start cooking 7 When cooking is completed mix the rice to loosen it 8 Serve rice in a bowl and sprinkle stone parsley on top 3 1 3 1 3 1 CONGEE WITH SEVEN...

Page 17: ... lightly to remove husks 4 Place ingredients of Steps 1 and 2 on top of rice from Step 3 Do not mix the ingredients with the rice Changing the amount of rice and ingredients may cause imperfect cooking How to cook MIXED BROWN RICE Menu Setting BROWN 5 Press the MENU button and select BROWN menu setting then press the START REHEAT button 6 When cooking is completed mix the rice to loosen it Ingredi...

Page 18: ...coloration Be sure to reattach the Inner Lid Set and Steam Vent Cap correctly Do not use polishing powder metal or nylon scrubbing brushes Handle gently Do not strike it or rub it too hard Clean the Rice Cooker thoroughly after every use Do not wash using sponges with hard surfaces Wash using a soft sponge To wash thoroughly use a neutral kitchen detergent Wipe clean with a well wrung soft cloth I...

Page 19: ...omes clogged with rice or other matter remove with a bamboo stick Heating Plate Wipe the surface with a well wrung soft cloth If rice or other matter become stuck to the Heating Plate lightly polish them off with a sand paper of about No 320 after dipping in water If it becomes clogged with rice or other matter remove with a bamboo stick Leaving rice other matter or moisture on the surface may cau...

Page 20: ...sing the Timer the bran may collect at the bottom and the rice will be more easily scorched Rice may not have been cleaned sufficiently allowing too much bran to be left on the rice grain Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed The surface of the cooked rice is uneven Depending on the heat convection while cooking the surface of the finished rice may look uneven Make sure the Inner Lid Se...

Page 21: ...e Outer Lid or the Inner Lid Set and has discolored clean it pg 19 Did you close the Outer Lid completely Be sure to close the Outer Lid until you hear a clicking sound Did you press the START REHEAT button after setting the time The START REHEAT button must be pressed to complete setting the Timer Is blinking on the Display Unless the current time is set the Timer function will not be accepted pg...

Page 22: ...se the rice to change color or become dry If the rice smells changes color or becomes dry try changing the Keep Warm temperature settings as follows REGULAR KEEP WARM and EXTENDED KEEP WARM will change at the same time Change the Keep Warm temperature Settings cannot be changed during Cooking Reheating Regular Keep Warm Extended Keep Warm or Timer Cooking If you are unable to successfully complete...

Page 23: ...open Model No NL BGQ05 WHITE RICE short grain white rice QUICK COOKING short grain white rice LONG GRAIN long grain white rice MIXED short grain white rice SUSHI short grain white rice CONGEE short grain white rice BROWN short grain brown rice 0 09 0 54 0 5 3 0 09 0 54 0 5 3 0 09 0 54 0 5 3 0 09 0 36 0 5 2 0 18 0 54 1 3 0 09 0 18 0 5 1 0 09 0 36 0 5 2 Cooking Capacity of Each Menu Setting approx L...

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