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Timer
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Two timers can be set.
(These are stored until changed.)
You may find it convenient to store often used times, using, for
example, “Timer 1” for breakfast and “Timer 2” for your evening meal.
For example: Setting to 7:30 am
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Check that the current time is correct
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If the time is incorrect, set it by following the
procedure on the right.
When the current time is incorrect
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The time is displayed in 24 hour clock format.
1
Insert the Power Plug
2
Hold down
or
for 1 second or more
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Release your finger when
you hear a “beep”.
3
Set the time
Forward
(units of 1 min)
Back
(units of 1 min)
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Hold down to cycle
through time faster.
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The time cannot be set in use such as cooking/the
keep warm state/the timer setting.
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When the lithium battery runs down, removing the
Power Plug will result in the loss of stored data such
as the current time and timer settings. (P. 20)
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The lithium battery is fixed inside the main body and
cannot be replaced by the user.
For a replacement of lithium battery, please consult
an authorized service center (as described in the
Warranty).
Flashing
When the flashing
stops, the time is set.
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To see the current time after setting the
timer.
Press
Lighting
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Press and hold to display.
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Check the program
(Set to desired program. Step 1–2 on P. 11)
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Select “Timer 1” or “Timer 2”
Press
.
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Each press of
the button changes
the selection.
↔
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Set the time at which the rice is to be
ready
Forward
(units of 10 min)
Back
(units of 10 min)
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Hold down to cycle
through time faster.
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Press the “Start” button
Press
Flashing
.
Setting ends.
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When the buzzer sounds after cooking, the
steaming stage has finished. Mix the rice
immediately.
(This is to allow excess moisture to evaporate.)
Notes
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If there is insufficient time for the timer setting, the timer will not allow the setting, and cooking will start
immediately. (See “Timer Setting Restriction” on P. 26.)
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The timer cannot be used with the “Quick”, “Casserole”, “Cake” or “Steam” program.
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If the timer setting is 13 hours or longer (8 hours or longer when the water temperature is high), the rice
may ferment, then generate undesirable odor.
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When cooking with the timer, the time until the rice is ready is not displayed.
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When cooking with the timer, the rice may absorb excess water. This can result in the rice becoming
soft or burnt.
Reduce the amount of water slightly if the rice is soft.
(Reduce water by approximately 1 to 2 mm from the Water Level.)
Flashing
Flashing
Off
Lighting
Using the Timer
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To redo an operation
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To cancel a setting
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Brown Rice/Grains
Brown Rice
Ingredients
(Serves 4 to 6)
:
Brown rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 cups
White sesame . . . . . . Small amount
Black sesame . . . . . . Small amount
Method:
Gently wash the brown rice and
remove debris and loose husk.
Add water up to “Water Level:
Brown Rice 3
” and close the
Outer Lid.
Select the program.
Rice Select
Brown Rice
Menu Select
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Press the “Start” button.
When the rice is cooked, turn it
over and mix to fluff.
Put on a plate and sprinkle on
some white and black sesame.
When cooking with other ingredients (meat, vegetables etc.)
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Measure the water level before adding the other ingredients.
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The rice takes a long time to cook so we recommend that you add firm ingredients such as beans etc.
If you wish to add dried ingredients, be sure to rehydrate them first.
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The quantity of other ingredients should not exceed 75
g
per cup of rice.
(If too much other ingredients are added, the rice will not be cooked properly.)
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Cut the ingredients into small pieces and lay them on the rice without mixing.
(If you mix the ingredients with the rice, the rice will not be cooked properly.)
Multigrain Rice
Ingredients
(Serves 4 to 6)
:
White rice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 cups
Multigrain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
g
Method:
Wash the white rice and add water
up to “Water Level:
White Rice 3
”.
Gently wash the multigrain and
place on
.
Add another 30 mL of water and
close the Outer Lid.
* Adjust the amount of water to suit
kinds of grains or your taste.
Select the program.
Rice Select
Grains
Menu Select
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Press the “Start” button.
When the rice is cooked, turn it
over and mix to fluff.
Arrange in a dish.
To cook multigrain rice...
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If you wish to add beans or dried ingredients such as cloud ear mushrooms, be sure to rehydrate them first.
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The proportion of the other grain in the rice is 10% or below.
(If too much other grain is added, the rice will not be cooked properly.)
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If you wish to cook multigrain rice softer, you add some more water or soak it in water in advance.
