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Checking the accessories
The spatula
can be
inserted
into this
holder.
Spatula
Measuring cup
1 cup (about 0.18 L),
about 150 g
Before the first use
Please wash the inner pot, inner lid and accessories
first before use. (See p.26 to 29)
Sounds emitted by the rice cooker
The following sounds coming from the rice cooker
when cooking, steaming, using the Keep Warm
function, or reheating is normal and does not
indicate a problem:
• A clicking sound (This is the sound of the
microcomputer controller.)
• A scraping sound (This is the sound of metal
contracting and rubbing together due to heat.)
• A sound like boiling water (Only during cooking or
steaming.)
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Names and Functions of Component Parts
Following these safety instructions
will allow the appliance to be used
for many years.
●
Remove any burnt rice or remaining grains of rice.
Failure to do so may cause steam to leak
or contents to boil over. This may result in
malfunction or improperly cooked rice.
●
Do not cover the rice cooker
with a cloth or other object
during cooking.
Doing so may cause the rice
cooker or the lid to become
deformed or discolored.
●
Do not reheat rice using the Keep Warm function
when it is cold. Doing so may result in an
unpleasant odor.
●
The holes on the rice cooker are designed to
maintain its functions and performance. In
extremely rare cases, dust or even insects may
enter these holes and cause malfunction. To
prevent this, a commercially available insect
prevention sheet, etc., is recommended. If a
malfunction does occur due to this problem, it will
not be covered by warranty. Contact the place of
purchase.
● The inner pot's fluorocarbon resin coating may
wear and peel with extended use. This material is
harmless to humans and this situation presents no
hindrance to actual cooking or to the rice cooker’s
heat insulating capability. In the case you would
like to purchase a new inner pan, you can do so
by contact the place of purchase.
●
Strictly observe the following instructions
to keep the fluorocarbon resin coating from
scratching or peeling.
• Do not place the inner pot directly over gas,
electric, or IH stove top. Do not place in the
microwave or oven.
• Use the Keep Warm function for white rice
and rinse-free rice only. Do not use for mixed
or seasoned rice, etc.
• Do not use vinegar inside the inner pot.
• Use only the supplied spatula or a wooden
spatula.
• Do not use hard utensils such as metal
ladles, spoons, or whisks.
• Do not place a basket inside inner pot.
• Do not place tableware and other hard
utensils or objects inside the inner pot.
• Do not clean the inner pot with hard materials
such as metal spatulas or nylon scouring
sponges.
• Do not use a dishwasher/dryer to clean the
inner pot.
• Be careful not to scratch the inner pot when
washing rice.
• If the inner pot becomes deformed, contact
the place of purchase.
Operation panel
[Hour] and
[Min] keys
[Menu] key
Keep Warm lamp
[Keep Warm/
Cancel] key
Display
[Timer] key
[Start] key
• The reliefs (
) on the [Start] and [Keep Warm/Cancel] keys are to aid persons with a visual impairment.
Start lamp
Timer lamp
Lid
Gasket
This gasket is
not removable;
do not attempt
to remove it.
Carrying handle
Use when carrying
the rice cooker.
Center sensor
Inner
lid
Inner pot
You can wash rice.
Upper casing
Hook button
Push to open
the lid.
Plug receptacle
Power cord
Steam
vent
Heating plate
Power plug
<Power cord>
(Connect this end
to an outlet.)
Appliance plug
(Connect this
end to the plug
receptacle.)
