Zojirushi NL-GAQ10T, Operating Instructions Manual

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COOKING RICE
TIPS TO COOKING VARIOUS RICE MENUS
KEEPING RICE WARM
REGULAR KEEP WARM AND EXTENDED KEEP WARM
About Keep
Warm Times
● Be sure to observe the length of time for which rice can be kept warm as shown in the table
below.
● You cannot select EXTENDED KEEP WARM for menus marked with a “ ”. REGULAR KEEP
WARM is automatically selected.
● After cooking, all menus default to Keep Warm mode. However, do not use Keep Warm mode
for menus with an “ ” below. Doing so can cause spoilage and foul odors.
● When 12 hours have
elapsed, the number
will begin to blink as a
warning. Please
consume the rice as
soon as possible.
Menu
KEEP WARM
REGULAR KEEP WARM
EXTENDED KEEP WARM
REGULAR KEEP WARM
EXTENDED KEEP WARM
Use this function when keeping rice warm for a longer period of time. Drying and
yellowing of rice will be reduced by maintaining the temperature slightly lower.
This keeps the rice warm at a higher temperature, so the rice develops
odors less easily.
When cooking completes, the Rice Cooker automatically switches to Regular Keep
Warm mode and the REGULAR KEEP WARM light turns on.
This function can be activated during Regular Keep Warm mode.
How to change from Extended Keep Warm mode to Regular Keep Warm mode:
Check to make sure the REGULAR KEEP WARM light is on.
Press the button.
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After 8 hours of Extended Keep Warm mode, the Rice Cooker
automatically switches to Regular Keep Warm mode.
You can choose the Regular Keep Warm mode or
Extended Keep Warm mode by pressing the KEEP
WARM 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, PORRIDGE, BROWN, JASMINE BROWN, RICE BERRY
menu settings.
●
If 12 hours of Regular Keep Warm has already elapsed.
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If 4 hours of Extended Keep Warm has already elapsed.
●
If the temperature of the Inner Cooking Pan is low by cancellation of the Keep Warm mode or power failure.
The EXTENDED KEEP WARM light will turn on.
Press the button.
The setting will return to Regular Keep Warm mode
and the REGULAR KEEP WARM light will turn on.
Up to 12 hours
Up to 12 hours
When cooking types of rice with assigned MENU settings:
KEEP WARM button
KEEP WARM light
●
Cooks white rice faster. Please note that the
rice texture may be slightly harder.
●
Seasonings should be mixed with soup stock
or water and then added to the rice. After
adjusting the amount of water, stir thoroughly.
If the seasonings are added directly to the
rice or if not mixed properly, scorching or
imperfect cooking may occur.
●
The recommended amount of ingredients
should be about 30–50% of the weight of the
rice (mass).
●
Chop ingredients into small pieces and place
on top of rice without mixing them into the rice.
● The recommended amount of ingredients
should be about 30–50% of the weight of the
rice (mass).
● 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 porridge has finished
cooking.
● Brown rice cannot be used to make porridge.
● If white rice is mixed with jasmine brown rice,
the mixture may boil over or imperfect
cooking may occur, so this mixture is not
recommended.
●
If white rice is mixed with riceberry, the
mixture may boil over or imperfect cooking
may occur, so this mixture is not
recommended.
PORRIDGE
Long Grain
White Rice
Long Grain
White Rice
Jasmine
Rice
Jasmine
Brown Rice
Short Grain
White Rice
Long Grain
White Rice
Long Grain
White Rice
Long Grain
Brown Rice
BROWN
1.0 L: 1–5.5
1.8 L: 2–10
1.0 L: 1–5.5
1.8 L: 2–10
1.0 L: 1–5.5
1.8 L: 2–10
1.0 L: 0.5–1
1.8 L: 0.5–1.5
1.0 L: 1–4
1.8 L: 2–8
1.0 L: 1–4
1.8 L: 2–8
1.0 L: 1–4
1.8 L: 2–8
1.0 L: 1–4
1.8 L: 2–6
Merits/Advice Water Level Rice Used
Cooking Capacity
[cups]
WHITE WHITE
QUICK
MIXED
BROWN
JASMINE
BROWN
BROWN
BROWN
PORRIDGE
JAPANESE
RICE
JAPANESE
RICE
WHITE
Menu Setting
Type of rice you
want to cook
White Rice
Quick
Cooking
Brown Rice
● Depending on the rice brand, it may be
slightly harder than normal. → pg. 49
● When cooking mixed rice with Jasmine Rice,
see the item for the MIXED menu setting
shown below.
JASMINE
1.0 L: 1–5.5
1.8 L: 2–10
JASMINE
Jasmine
Rice
Jasmine
Brown Rice
Short Grain
White Rice
Mixed Rice
Porridge
RICE
BERRY
Riceberry
Riceberry
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Cooks the rice to the product's standard
(normal) hardness.
● Cooks brown rice.
● If white rice is mixed with brown rice, it may
boil over or imperfect cooking may occur, and
is not recommended.
● For the menus with an
“ ” above, the number
will begin blinking at
“0 (HRS)”. Do not keep
them warm.
Turns on
Turns on
Turns on
On
WHITE ・ QUICK ・
JASMINE ・ JAPANESE RICE
BROWN ・
JASMINE BROWN ・
RICE BERRY
MIXED ・
PORRIDGE
Blinks Blinks
MIXED
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