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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: ...or Red Live Blue or Black Neutral If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance do not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows...

Page 2: ...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 Ric...

Page 3: ...oth 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...

Page 4: ...blinking after 3 seconds indicating the Time Setting is completed If the time display still does not show the current time repeat Step 2 to readjust the time The clock is displayed in 24 hours militar...

Page 5: ...NGEE BROWN approx 53 minutes 1 hour approx 27 minutes 41 minutes approx 1 hour 2 minutes 1 hour 9 minutes approx 1 hour 7 minutes 1 hour 14 minutes approx 53 minutes 59 minutes approx 1 hour 9 minutes...

Page 6: ...ice 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 mixed with brown rice it may boil over or imperfect cooking may occur an...

Page 7: ...process press or button and the Display will switch Press or again to return to the display for Keep Warm time elapsed The KEEP WARM light turns on and the time elapsed display returns to 0h If the t...

Page 8: ...ction if you are adding ingredients and or seasonings to the rice Ingredients may spoil or seasonings may settle to the bottom of the Inner Cooking Pan and your results may not be satisfactory Be sure...

Page 9: ...Konnyaku into small strips soak Konnyaku in hot water and drain Shred Gobo soak in water to remove any bitterness then drain Cut Shiitake into small strips 3 Add the mixture from Step 1 to the water u...

Page 10: ...pe with a dry soft cloth Using the Rice Cooker with clogged Air Vent may cause the internal temperature to become abnormally high resulting in breakdown Air Vent Clean using a vacuum cleaner once a mo...

Page 11: ...odor or rice becomes watery Problems Cause Points to check If the temperature of the rice is low or if the Keep Warm time has exceeded 12 hours the Keep Warm elapsed time display will blink This may...

Page 12: ...lug If 15 seconds or more elapse without any action while you are changing the setting the display will revert to the current time and the setting will not be changed When you are concerned about foul...

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