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Cleaning and Maintenance
How to remove the dew
collector
Each time after using the cooker, the dew collector
should be removed, emptied and washed clean.
To remove it:
1
Grasp the dew collector and pull it in the
arrow direction.
Dew collector
How to install spatula
Place the spatula holder in the right position
hooking it to the lid catch.
• Be sure to keep the spatula holder clean.
Spatula holder
Lid catch
How to remove the steam
vent
Each time after using the cooker, the steam vent
should be removed and washed clean.
To remove it:
1
Slide the steam vent in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
2
Take the steam vent up to the upright
position.
Make sure to insatll the steam vent after cleaning.
How to clean
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
Perform cleaning and maintenance procedures as described on the following p.15, 16.
Clean all parts by hand. Do not use a dishwasher/dryer.
To maintain cleanliness, always clean the rice cooker on the same day it is used. Also clean the rice cooker at
regular intervals as well.
The rice cooker should also be cleaned on the day that it is used in order to remove any odors that remain
from cooking.
Note
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Be sure to disconnect the power plug and allow the rice cooker, inner pot, inner lid, and steam cap to cool
down before cleaning.
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Clean with a soft sponge and cloth.
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When cleaning the rice cooker with a detergent, use only standard kitchen detergent (for tableware and
kitchen utensils).
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Rinse the parts thoroughly since detergent remaining on them may result in deterioration and discoloration
of part’s materials such as resin.
Body
Wet a towel or cloth, wring out excess water, and wipe.
Note
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Do not allow water to get inside the rice cooker unit.
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Do not immerse the power cord in or splash it with water.
Doing so may result in short-circuiting or electric shock.
Inner pot, Inner lid
Wet a towel or cloth, wring out excess water, and wipe.
• Do not wash dishes, etc., inside the inner pot.
Dew collector·Spatula
Clean with a soft sponge and with tap or lukewarm water.
Wipe off water with a dry cloth and completely dry all parts.
Heater plate
Remove any adhering grains of rice, etc.
If adhering objects are hard to remove, use commercially available sandpaper (around #320), then wet a
towel or cloth, wring out excess water, and wipe.
Removing odors
The following procedure should be performed each time after cooking.
1
Fill the inner pot to about 70 to 80% with hot water, keep warm for 2 to 3 hours.
2
Wash the inner pot and the inner lid with a standard kitchen detergent, and then rinse
sufficiently with water.
3
Allow the rice cooker and all parts to dry in a well-ventilated location.
Inner pot
Foreign matter
Dew
collector
Main body
Heater plate