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ABOUT THE INNER COOKING PAN

Inner Surface (Nonstick Coating)

The Nonstick Coating may wear out with use.

The Nonstick Coating may eventually discolor or peel off. This will not affect the cooking/Keep Warm performances or 

sanitary properties, and is harmless to your health.

If concerned with the peeling of the Nonstick Coating or if the Inner Cooking Pan deforms, please replace it by 

purchasing a new one. 

→ 

pg. 19

The Nonstick Coating can peel off if damaged. 
Please take special care to prevent damage and follow these precautions:

Inner Surface
(Nonstick Coating)

Outer Surface

<During Preparation>

<When Cooking Completes>

<When Cleaning> 

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pg. 18

Center Sensor

Lid Sensor

Steam Vent

Radiator Plate

Nylon

Surface

Steam Vent Gasket

Handle

Use the Handle for carrying.

Plug Receptacle

Appliance Plug inserts here.

Air Vent

(bottom front of the Main Body)

A lithium battery is installed 
internally so that even if the 
Power Cord is unplugged, 
information such as the current 
time and Menu settings are 
saved. The lithium battery will 
wear out with use. 

→ 

pg. 22

About the Lithium Battery

PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Open Button

Press the Open Button to
open the Outer Lid.

Steam Vent

Steam arising from the vent is very hot while 
cooking. Please exercise caution.

Steam Vent Cap 
Receptacle

Outer Lid

The Outer Lid may 
open during cooking 
or Keep Warm mode 
if it is not closed 
securely.

HOW TO CLOSE THE OUTER LID

Push down on 

the Outer Lid 

until you hear it 

click shut.

Press down on the center 

front edge of the Outer Lid.

Click

Inner Lid Set Holder

Use this holder for detaching and attaching 
the Inner Lid Set.

● 

Be sure to reattach the Inner Lid Set after 
every cleaning. 

→ 

pg. 19

Heating Plate

● 

Please remove the protective 
sheet placed between the 
Heating Plate and the Inner 
Cooking Pan before initial use.

Inner Lid Knobs

(Located at 2 positions: 

right & left edge)

Use to hold the Inner Lid Set when 
detaching or cleaning.

Inner Lid Gasket

Inner Cooking Pan

Main Body

Inner Lid Set

Steam Vent Cap

Be sure to firmly insert the Steam Vent Cap.

The Steam Vent Cap will be very hot while cooking 
and immediately afterward. Be very careful.

CONTROL PANEL

Display

● 

Black lines that may appear on the LCD when wiped 

with a cloth are caused by 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 switching to REGULAR KEEP WARM 

or EXTENDED KEEP WARM during KEEP 

WARM mode

 

→ 

pg. 12

KEEP WARM light

TIMER button

Use when cooking rice using 

the Timer function. 

→ 

pg. 15

START / REHEAT 

light

TIMER light

START / REHEAT 

button

Use to initiate the 

cooking or reheating 

process.

This Display is an example only, 
and will not appear in actual use.

Spatula

Spatula Stand

Measuring Cup

(Approx. 180 mL)

ACCESSORIES

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 Cooker.

● 

Do not pour vinegar into the 

Inner Cooking Pan (when 

making sushi rice).

● 

Do not use a metal ladle 

(when serving congee, etc.).

● 

Do not hit with the Spatula or 

other utensils (when serving, 

etc.).

● 

Do not place spoons or bowls inside the 

Inner Cooking Pan.

● 

Do not place in a dishwasher or dish 

dryer.

● 

Clean the Inner Cooking Pan 

immediately after using any seasonings.

● 

Only use soft materials such as a 

sponge when cleaning.

Outer Surface

● 

Heat may cause some discoloration, but this does not affect the cooking results.

● 

The outer surface touches important sensitive sensors. Be careful not to allow it to get 

dirty or damaged.

● 

Do not use such items as thinner, benzine, 

abrasive cleaners, bleach, scrubbing brushes 

(nylon, metal, etc.), melamine sponges or 

sponges with a nylon surface.

In order to use the Inner Cooking Pan for many 

years to come, please obey the following.

● 

Press buttons down firmly.

● 

The raised dot and dash (   ,     )  in the center of the START / REHEAT and KEEP WARM / 
CANCEL buttons and the Sound Signals are provided for individuals with visual impairment.

Power Cord

Twist Tie

Power 

Plug

Appliance 

Plug

Insert it into 

the Main Body.

Please remove the twist tie holding 

the Power Cord before use.

Do not use the Power Cord bundled 

up. Doing so may cause the Power 

Cord to become excessively hot, 

resulting in malfunction.

 

 

 

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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