Zojirushi NL-GAQ10T, Operating Instructions Manual

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USING THE TIMER TO COOK RICE HOW TO USE THE SLOW COOK SETTING
USING THE TIMER
The preset time for “Timer 1” and the START / REHEAT light will blink.
● Press the button again and the preset time for Timer 2 will
appear.
● The Timer function is not available in the QUICK and MIXED menu
settings.
Press the button to select the desired menu item.
Press the button.
● Set the clock to the current time before setting the Timer function. If the clock is inaccurate, the cooking will not be
completed at the time you set for the Timer. → pg. 33
● 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.
● For pre-cooking preparations, see steps
1
through
4
under “BASIC COOKING STEPS” on pg. 34.
● Press and hold either button to quickly adjust in 10-minute increments.
● The time can only be changed when the time display is blinking.
● You do not need to set the time again when using the same settings.
Press or button to set a specific
time to finish cooking.
Press the button to select
(Timer 1) or (Timer 2).
: Each press advances the
time in 10-minute increments.
: Each press reverses the time
in 10-minute increments.
The START / REHEAT light turns off, and the time you wish to finish cooking
and the TIMER light turn on.
● The START / REHEAT button must be pressed to set the TIMER.
● Cooking will be completed at the specified time.
→ See step 7 under “BASIC COOKING STEPS” on pg. 35.
● To cancel the Timer setting while using the Timer function, press the
CANCEL button.
The melody (beep) sounds
and the Timer setting is
complete.
●
See pg. 45 “RECIPES” for details
on ingredients and directions.
When slow cooking:
To minimize damage to
the Inner Cooking Pan:
● Mix seasonings well, or they may settle at the bottom of the Inner Cooking Pan.
● Do not put hot water into the Inner Cooking Pan before initiating cooking.
● Do not cook processed fish products such as chikuwa or kamaboko as they may expand with heat.
● Do not place hard ingredients such as ribs in the Inner Cooking Pan.
● Do not use the Inner Cooking Pan for holding SLOW COOK foods.
● Do not put the Inner Cooking Pan on direct fire or microwave.
● Do not use metal utensils for mixing SLOW COOK foods in the Inner Cooking Pan.
NOTE
When the melody or beep to indicate cooking completion sounds, press the
button. Open the Outer Lid and remove the food from the Inner Cooking Pan.
Press the button and set the cooking time by pressing or
buttons.
● Be sure to follow the amount of ingredients suggested in the
RECIPES.
Remove any residue or moisture on the outer surface of the Inner Cooking Pan or inside of the Main Body.
1) Insert the Appliance Plug into the Main Body securely.
2) Insert the Power Plug into an electrical outlet.
Prepare the Ingredients.
● Cooking foods not listed in the RECIPES, or cooking amounts
other than suggested may cause it to boil over or splatter, leading
to scalds or injuries.
● Do not fill above the SLOW COOK MAX line with ingredients when
using the SLOW COOK menu setting.
Place the ingredients into the Inner Cooking Pan.
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When the SLOW COOK menu setting is selected, “SLOW COOK” and the
default cooking time will appear on the Display. The cooking time may be
changed from one minute to four hours by pressing the or button
for Time Setting. See “RECIPES” for suggested cooking times.
Press the button.
Place the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body, and attach the Inner Lid
Set and Steam Vent Set. Close the Outer Lid, and plug in the Power Cord.
● Remove the food from the Inner Cooking Pan immediately after cooking
completion. Otherwise the food may become difficult to remove.
● Be sure to press the CANCEL button upon cooking completion.
Otherwise you will hear a beep every 30 minutes as a reminder to
remove the food.
● If the food needs more cooking, restart the process from Step to
cook a little longer.
● If smells of food remain inside the Inner Cooking Pan, see
pg. 46 “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE: IF THERE IS AN
ODOR” to remove the smell.
● Be careful when removing the food as the inside of the Main Body
is hot upon cooking completion.
● Do not put kitchen detergent in the Inner Cooking Pan.
● Do not use the Keep Warm mode for the SLOW COOK menu setting.
The START / REHEAT light turns on and the melody/beep to start cooking will sound.
The Display shows the remaining time until cooking completion.
● To check the current time while cooking, press the or button for Time Setting.
This illustration shows the MAX line on
SLOW COOK of the Inner Cooking Pan.
1.0 L model 1.8 L model
1 hour 1 minute – 4 hours
Default Cooking
Time
Possible Cooking
Time
When setting Timer 1 to “7:30”.
(WHITE menu setting)
Ex.
● Do not use the Timer function 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 to set the Timer for less than
13 hours, especially during summer, to
prevent the soaked rice from spoiling
due to the higher room temperature.
NOTE:
1 hour 10 minutes – 13 hours
1 hour 5 minutes – 13 hours
1 hour 10 minutes – 13 hours
1 hour 10 minutes – 13 hours
1 hour 10 minutes – 13 hours
1 hour 10 minutes – 13 hours
1 hour 10 minutes – 13 hours
1 hour 15 minutes – 13 hours 1 hour 55 minutes – 13 hours
1 hour 50 minutes – 13 hours
1 hour 40 minutes – 13 hours 2 hours – 13 hours
1 hour 55 minutes – 13 hours
1 hour 45 minutes – 13 hours
Suggested
Lengths for the
Timer Setting:
1.0 L model 1.8 L model 1.0 L model 1.8 L model
WHITE
JASMINE
JAPANESE RICE
PORRIDGE BROWN
JASMINE BROWN
RICE BERRY
Turns on
TIMER setting
complete.
Blinks
Set time
The time you wish to complete cooking.
Turns off
Turns on
● The estimated time until cooking completion will not be displayed when the Timer is set.
● If the Timer is set for less than the suggested length, a beep will sound, the Rice Cooker
will start cooking immediately, and the estimated time until cooking completion will be
displayed.
● Cooking may not complete at the set time if the temperature of the room or water is too
low. In addition, the cooking time may be affected by the amount of water or voltage.
● When cooking using the Timer function, the rice absorbs extra moisture, which can
make the rice softer or the bran can collect at the bottom and burn.
● If you want to know the current time while using the Timer function, press or
button and the Display will switch.
Turns on
Within 30 minutes
of cooking completion
After 30 minutes of
cooking completion
Blinks