JAXT10U - Rice cooker Tiger - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL JAXT10U Tiger

Safety Instructions Read and follow all safety instructions before using the rice cooker.

• The precautions described here are intended to protect the user and other individuals from physical harm and to safeguard against damage to property. Be sure to follow the instructions since they are important safeguards.• Do not remove any safety labels attached to the rice cooker.Safetyinstructionsareclassiedanddescribedasshownbelow,according to the level of harm and damage caused by improper use that results from ignoring instructions.General safety precautionsDo not modify the rice cooker. Disassembly or repair should only be performed by a qualied service representative.Modifying the rice cooker yourself in any waymayresultinre,electricshock,orinjury.Stop using the rice cooker immediately in the event of trouble.Failuretodosomayresultinre,electricshock,orinjury.Examples of trouble:• The power cord or plug becomes abnormally hot during use.• Smoke is emitted from the rice cooker or a burning odor is detected.• Thericecookeriscracked,orthereare loose or rattling parts.• The inner pot is deformed.• There are other problems or abnormalities.Immediately disconnect the power plug from the outlet and contact the place of purchase for inspection and repair. Warning This warning sign indicates that “There is a possibility of death or serious injury ” if the rice cooker is handled improperly. Caution This caution sign indicates that “There is a possibility of personal injury or damage to property

if the rice cooker is handled improperly.*1 “Seriousinjury”herereferstolossofsight,injuries,burns(high-orlow-temperatureburns),electricshocks,brokenbones,poisoning,andothermedicalconditions,whichmayresult in aftereffects and/or which require hospitalization or long-term outpatient care.*2 “Injury”herereferstophysicalinjuries,burns,orelectricshocks which do not require hospitalization or long-term outpatient care.*3 “Damage to property” here refers to extended damage to buildings,householdeffects,domesticanimals,pets,etc.Description of symbols usedThe symbol indicates a warning or caution. The specicdetailsofthewarningor caution are indicated inside the symbol or in an illustration or text near the symbol.The symbol indicates a prohibitedaction.Thespecicdetails of the prohibited action are indicated inside the symbol or in an illustration or text near the symbol.The symbol indicates an action that must be taken or an instruction that must be followed.Thespecicdetailsof the action or instruction are indicated inside the symbol or in an illustration or text near the symbol. Warning7 English Warning Who should use the rice cooker Do not allow children to use the rice cooker unsupervised. Keep out of reach of infants. Unsupervised use by children or infants mayresultinburns,electricshock,or injury. This rice cooker is not intended for use by persons with physical difculties or lack of adequate knowledge of its proper use. A person with sufcient knowledge should always be present to conrm the appropriate use of the rice cooker. Inappropriateusemayresultinburns, electricshock,orinjury. Using the rice cooker Do not use the rice cooker in any ways not specically covered in this instruction manual (and the supplied “COOKBOOK”). Doing so may enable steam or the contentsofthericecookertosprayout, resulting in burns or other injury. Examples of procedures that should not be performed:

• Heating ingredients or seasoning insideofplasticbags,etc.

• Using a cooking sheet or other utensil to cover food in the rice cooker Power supply Use only 120 V AC power. Use of any other power source may resultinreorelectricshock. Use an independent outlet rated for 15 A or higher. Connecting other instruments to the same outlet may cause the branch sockettooverheat,resultinginre. Power cord and plug Do not use a damaged power cord. Also, be careful not to damage the power cord yourself. (Donotmodify,forciblybend,pull,twist, or bundle the cord. Do not expose it to heat. Do not rest anything heavy on the power cord or sandwich it between any objects.) Doingsomayresultinreorelectric shock. Clean the power plug if it is dirty. Failuretodosomayresultinre. Insert the power plug fully into the outlet. Failure to do so may result in electric shock,short-circuiting,smoke,orre. Do not use the rice cooker if there is any damage to the power cord or plug, or if the plug cannot be securely inserted into the outlet. Doingsomayresultinelectricshock, short-circuiting,orre. Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may result in electric shock or injury. Do not expose the power plug to steam. Doing so may result in electric shock or re.Whenusingthericecookerona slidingtabletop,positionthecookerso that the power plug is not exposed to the emitted steam.8 Caution Warning Handling the rice cooker Do not immerse the rice cooker in or splash it with water. Doing so may result in short-circuiting or electric shock. Do not insert pins, needles, or other metal objects, etc., into gaps between parts. Doing so may result in electric shock or in injury due to malfunction. Starting to cook Do not use the cooking plate without the inner pot. Doingsomayresultinre,smoke,or burns. During and after cooking Never open the lid during cooking.

Doing so may result in burns. Do not place your face or hands near the steam cap or steam vent. Doing so may result in burns. Be especially careful to keep out of reach of infants and children. General safety precautions Handle the rice cooker with care. Dropping the rice cooker or exposing it to a strong impact may result in injury or in malfunction of the unit itself. Only use the cooking plate supplied with this rice cooker. Using another cooking plate may result inreorburns. Using the rice cooker This rice cooker is a general household appliance. Itmay,however,alsobeusedin applications such as:

• staffkitchenareasinshops,ofces, and other working environments;

• forguestsinhotels,motels,andother accommodation-type environments. Environment for use Do not use the rice cooker on unstable surfaces or heat sensitive tables or mats. Doingsomayresultinreordamageto the table or mat. Do not use the rice cooker near walls or furniture. Steamandheatmaycausedamage, discoloration and/or deformation. Use the rice cooker at least 11.81 inches (30 cm)awayfromwallsorfurniture.When using the rice cooker in a hide-away- typeofshelforcounter,becarefulnotto allow the steam to remain trapped inside the enclosed area. At least 11.81 inches (30 cm) *1 “During cooking” means while cooking rice as well as other types of cooking.9 English Caution Do not use the rice cooker near a heat source or where it may be splashed with water. Doingsomayresultinelectricshock, short-circuiting,re,ordeformationor malfunction of the rice cooker. Power cord and plug Be sure to hold the power plug when disconnecting the cord from an outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shockorshort-circuiting,resultinginre. Do not plug multiple appliances into a single outlet. Doingsomayresultinre.

SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to

reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer extension cords are available and

may be used if care is exercised in their use.

3. If a longer extension cord is used:

a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. b. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally. Handling the rice cooker Only use the inner pot made exclusively for this rice cooker. Using any other pot may result in overheating or malfunction. Do not cook with the inner pot empty. Doing so may result in overheating or malfunction. Be careful of the escaping steam when opening the lid. Exposure to steam may result in burns. Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when the rice cooker is not in use. Failure to do so may result in injury or burns,orinelectricshockorashort- circuit-inducedreduetodegradationof the insulation. Do not touch the open/lock button while carrying the rice cooker. Doingsomaycausethelidtoopen, resulting in injury or burns. During and after cooking Do not touch hot parts during or immediately after cooking. Doing so may result in burns. Do not handle the inner pot with your bare hands when the rice cooker is or has recently been in operation; use oven mitts to pick up the pot. Touching the hot pot may result in burns. Inner pot Do not move the rice cooker during cooking.

Doing so may result in burns or enable the contents to boil over. *1 “During cooking” means while cooking rice as well as other types of cooking.10 Caution Cleaning the rice cooker Wait until the rice cooker has cooled down before cleaning it. Failure to do so may result in burns. Do not wash the entire rice cooker. Do not wash the entire rice cooker or pour water into the rice cooker or its bottom section. Doing so may result in short-circuiting or electric shock.

Cautions towards enabling the long-term use of this rice cooker ● Remove burned rice and any other remaining grains of rice. Failure to do so may cause steam to leak out or thecontentstoboilover,resultinginamalfunction of the unit or simply in 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. ● The holes on the rice cooker are designed to maintain its functions and performance. In extremelyrarecases,dustoreveninsectsmay enter these holes and cause a malfunction. To preventthis,acommerciallyavailableinsect- preventionsheet,etc.,isrecommended.Ifa malfunctiondoesoccurduetothisproblem,itwill not be covered by warranty. Contact the place of purchase. ● Theinnerpot’suorocarbonresincoatingmay 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. Ifyouwouldlike,oriftheinnerpotbecomes deformedorcorroded,anewonemaybe purchased. Contact the place of purchase. ● Strictly observe the following to keep the uorocarbonresincoatingfromblisteringor peeling:

• Donotplacetheinnerpotoveragasre,or use it on an electromagnetic cooker or in a microwaveoven,etc.

• UsetheKeepWarmfunctionforwhiterice (rinse-free rice) only; do not use for seasoned rice,etc.

• Do not use hard utensils such as metal ladles,spoons,orwhisks.

• Do not place a basket inside the 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.

• Iftheinnerpotbecomesdeformed,contact the place of purchase. *1 “During cooking” means while cooking rice as well as other types of cooking.11 English

Names and Functions of Component Parts Lid Lid gasket This gasket is not removable; do not attempt to remove it. Carrying handle Use when carrying the rice cooker. Heating plate Main body Center sensor Inner lid (See p.34.) Inner pot Upper casing Open/lock button Push to open the lid. Power plug Power cord (120 V) Steam vent Steam cap (See p.35 to 36.)12 Operation panel [Hour] and [Min] keys Use to set the present time and the time under the Timer function. [Menu] key Press to select the desired cooking menu. Keep Warm lamp LitwhentheKeepWarm function is on. [Keep Warm/Cancel] key Press to turn on the Keep Warmfunctionortocancel the current operation. Display Displaysthemenucursorandthepresenttime,etc. [Timer] key Press to select the desired Timer setting. [Start] key Presstostartcooking, etc.

• Thereliefs( )onthe[Start]and[KeepWarm/Cancel]keysaretoaidpersonswithavisualimpairment. Start lamp Lit or blinks during cooking,etc. Timer lamp Lit or blinks when the Timer function is set.

Checking the accessories The spatula can be inserted into this holder. Spatula Ladle COOKBOOK Cooking plate Measuring cup About1cup(0.18L), about 5.29 oz (150 g)

Sounds emitted by the rice cooker The following sounds coming from the rice cooker duringcooking,

steaming,orwhentheKeepWarm function is on 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

Checking the present time The time is displayed in a 24-hour format. It should be adjusted if the correct time is not displayed. (See p.44.)

The lithium battery The rice cooker has a built-in lithium battery that stores the present time and the preset timer settings even with the power plug disconnected.

• Thislithiumbatteryhasafour-to-ve-yearlife expectancy with the power plug disconnected.

• Ifthelithiumbatteryrunsout,“0:00”willblinkon the display when the power cord is plugged back in.Normalcookingisstillpossible,butthepresent time,presettimersettings,andelapsedKeep Warmtimewillnolongerbestoredinmemory when the power plug is disconnected. Note ● Do not attempt to replace the lithium battery yourself. Toreplacethebattery,contacttheplaceof purchase. *1 “During cooking” means while cooking rice as well as other types of cooking.13 English Menu options and features Menu Timer function availability Feature Plain/Synchro-Cooking ○

Select when cooking white rice. Also select when using the cooking plate to cook rice and side dishes together. Quick N/A Select when quickly cooking white rice. Porridge ○ Select when making porridge. Mixed•Sweet N/A Select when cooking seasoned rice or steamed glutinous rice. Brown ○ Select when cooking brown rice and/or multi-grain rice. Multigrain ○ Selectwhencookingmulti-grainricelikebarley,foxtailmillet,barnyardmillet, black rice or red rice together with white rice. *1 Do not use the Timer function when cooking with the cooking plate. See p.45 for cooking capacities.14 Tips on making delicious rice Read p.16 to 17 for preparations beforecookingrice,andp.18 to 22 for how to cook rice. Select high quality rice and store it in a cool location. Choosefreshlypolished,glossyricewitha uniformgrainsize.Storeinacool,dark,well- ventilated place. Carefully measure the rice with the supplied measuring cup. One cup equals about

0.18 L. Use the supplied

measuring cup for rinse- free rice as well. Wash the rice quickly. Stir the rice around with your hand in a generous amountofwater,pouroutthewater,andrepeat until the water remains clear. When cooking germinated brown rice, whole rice or semi-polished rice, select the “Multigrain” menu. Cooking rinse-free rice

• Addtherinse-freericeandwater,andthenstir well from the bottom so that every individual grain of rice becomes immersed in the water. (Merely adding water to the rice will prevent it from soaking in the water and may result in improperly cooked rice.

• Iftheaddedwaterturnswhite,werecommend you wash the rice thoroughly by replacing the water once or twice. (The water turning white is due to the starch in the rice and not its bran; however,cookingitwiththestarchleftinthe watermayresultinburnedrice,thecontents boilingover,orimproperlycookedrice.) Adding other ingredients to the rice The total amount of ingredients should be no more than 2.5 oz (70 g) per cup of rice. Stir in any seasoning well and then add the extra ingredients on top of the rice. If other ingredients are to be added to therice,besuretousenomorethantheacceptable maximum amount (refer to the table below). Type of rice or menu
• Add water prior to adding the ingredients. Adding water after the ingredients will result in thecookedricebeingtoorm. Add water according to the type of rice and your personal preference.

Amount of water to add Type of rice or menu Corresponding scale (Use the corresponding scale on the inner pot as a guide and add water according to your personal preference.)Plain/Synchro- Cooking Quick Multigrain“Plain” scalePorridgeHardporridge:“Porridge•Hard”scaleSoftporridge:“Porridge•Soft”scaleMixed “Mixed” scaleSweet (a mixture of glutinous and non-glutinous rice)Between the “Plain” and “Sweet” scalesSweet (glutinous rice)“Sweet” scaleBrown “Brown” scale

• If you choose to use more or less water than therecommendedamount,donotdeviatefrom that amount by any more than 1/3 of one line.

• Whencookingrinse-freerice,usethe“Plain” scale as a reference but add a little extra water (until it just covers the corresponding line).

• Iftheamountofwatertoaddisspeciedon a package of germinated brown rice or multi- grainrice,followthosedirectionsandaddwater according to your personal preference.15 English Cooking brown rice and/or multi-grain rice mixed in with white rice

• If the rice to be cooked includes more brown riceand/ormulti-grainricethanwhiterice,use the “Brown” menu.

• If there is an equal amount of brown rice and whiterice,orthereismorewhitericethan brownrice,usethe“Plain”menu.(Thebrown rice should be soaked separately for 1 to 2 hours before cooking.)

• If there is an equal amount of multi-grain rice andwhiterice,orthereismorewhitericethan multi-grainrice,usethe“Multigrain”menu.(The multi-grain rice should be soaked separately for 1 to 2 hours before cooking.) Cooking steamed glutinous rice Washtherice,andthenlevelitoutsothatallof the rice is under water. Cooking grains together with white rice

• The amount of multi-grain rice should equal less than 20% of the volume of the white rice. The maximum acceptable amount for the combination of white rice and grains is 5.5 cups with the 1.0 L type and 10 cups with the 1.8 L type.

• The grains should be placed on top of the white rice. Mixing them together may result in improperly cooked food. Cooking grains together with brown rice

• Always use the “Brown” menu.

• The maximum acceptable amount for the combination of brown rice and grains is 3.5 cups with the 1.0 L type and 6 cups with the 1.8 L type. Cooking long-grain rice

Wash the rice. (This can be done using the inner pot.) Note ● Do not use hot water (over 95°F [35°C]) to wash the rice or when adding water. It may prevent the rice from cooking properly.

Adjust the water level. Place the inner pot on a level surface and adjust the water level to the appropriate line of the corresponding scale on the inside of the pot. ● The water level should be selected according to the type of rice and the selected cooking menu,butcanbene-adjustedtoyourpersonalpreference. (See the guidelines on p.14.)Whencooking3cupsofwhiterice,adjustthewater level to line “3” on the “Plain” scale.

Wipe off any water and rice, etc. <Outer surface and brim of the inner pot><Inside the rice cooker>Lid gasketInner lidUpper casingInside the rice cookerHeating plateOpen/lock buttonCenter sensor

Before Cooking Rice17 English Caution ● Be sure to remove any rice or other material adheringtoandaroundtheheatingplate,centersensor,uppercasing,andtheopen/lockbutton.(See p.33.)Adhering material can prevent the lid from closing,allowsteamtoleakoutduringcooking,

or enable the lid to open and the contents to sprayout,resultinginburnsorotherinjury.

Place the inner pot in the rice cooker. (1) Be sure to set the pot properly (not set at an angle).(2) Close the lid.(2) Close lid.(1) Set pot inside rice cooker.Inner potInner lid Note ● Make sure the inner pot is set securely into the rice cooker.Inner pot

Connect the power plug to an outlet. Power plugThe power will come on and the menu cursor will blink.Blinks Note ● IftheKeepWarmlampison,pressthe[KeepWarm/Cancel]keytoturnoffthelamp.

Off *1 “During cooking” means while cooking rice as well as other types of cooking.1818

Press the [Menu] key to select the desired menu. Each time the [Menu] key is pressed,theselectedmenuwillchange in the order shown below.The menu cursor will blink while the menu is being selected. Blinks

• It is not necessary to press the [Menu] key if the desired menu is already selected.

If you selected the “Porridge” menu, use the [Hour] and [Min] keys to set the desired cooking time.

• Eachtimethe[Hour]keyispressed,theset time will increase by 5 minutes. Each timethe[Min]keyispressed,thattimewilldecrease by 5 minutes.•The cooking time can be set to any 5-minute increment between 40 and 90 minutes.Increases by 5 min.Decreases by 5 min.•The default setting is for 60 minutes. Adjust as desired.

Press the [Start] key. The Start lamp will turn on.Ifyouselectedthe“Plain”menu,aone-short,one-longbeepalarmwillsound.Otherwise,onlyaone-beep alarm will sound.Cooking will start. On19 English Appropriate amounts See p.14 to 15 for the appropriate amounts of grains and ingredients. Cooking time guidelines Type of rice Unit size Plain/Synchro-Cooking Quick Mixed•Sweet Brown Multigrain

• The above times indicate the amount of time to the end of steaming after cooking is completed when the riceisnotsoakedpriortopressingthe[Start]key.(Voltage:120V,Roomtemperature:73.4°F[23°C],Water temperature:73.4°F[23°C],Amountofwater:normallevel)

Once the Rice Is Done Cooking Once the nal steaming process begins, the remaining time will be displayed. The time until steaming is completed will be shown on the display in 1-minute increments.

• Steaming times will vary depending upon the selected menu. Once the rice is fully cooked, the Keep Warm function will automatically engage (the Start lamp will turn off). TheKeepWarmlampwillturnonandanalarm (8 beeps) will sound.

• If you added ingredients under the “Porridge” menu,oralongercookingtimeisrequired,etc.,youcansetthedesiredadditionalcooking time. Simply press the [Hour] and [Min]keysoncetheKeepWarmlampturnson,andthenpressthe[Start]key.The cooking time can be extended up to 15minutesinincrementsof1minute,amaximum of 3 times.•Stir the rice well before reheating.

Stir and loosen the cooked rice. Be sure to stir and loosen the rice as soon as cooking is complete.Alwayswearakitchenmitten,etc.,toholdthe pot while stirring.Condensation will collect in the upper casing.Inner pot Note ● Be sure to wipe off any hot water that collects on the upper casing or that runs onto the outside of the rice cooker when you open the lid immediately aftercookingorwhiletheKeepWarmfunctionis on. When you are done using the rice cooker...

Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key to turn off the Keep Warm function.TheKeepWarmlampwillturnoff.

Using the Timer function (Timer 1 / Timer 2)You can preset the time that you want cooking to be actually completed.• Select either “Timer 1” or “Timer 2” and set the desired completion time. The start of cooking will be automatically adjusted so that the operation is completed at the preset time.• Each timer can be set to different times. e.g. “Timer 1” for breakfast and “Timer 2” for dinner.• The preset timer settings will be stored in memory. ● Examplesetting:If“Timer1”issetto13:30,cooking will be completed at 13:30. Check the present time.•See p.44 for the procedure to set the present time. Press the [Menu] key to select the desired menu.The menu cursor will blink while the menu is being selected.Blinks•ConrmthattheKeepWarmlampisoff. Off

• It is not necessary to press the [Menu] key if the desired menu is already selected. If you selected the “Porridge” menu, use the [Hour] and [Min] keys to set the desired cooking time.•Eachtimethe[Hour]keyispressed,theset time will increase by 5 minutes. Each timethe[Min]keyispressed,thattimewilldecrease by 5 minutes.•The cooking time can be set to any 5-minute increment between 40 and 90 minutes.Increases by 5 min.Decreases by 5 min.•The default setting is for 60 minutes. Adjust as desired.2222

Press the [Timer] key to select either “Timer 1” or “Timer 2”. The selected setting will switch back and forth between “Timer 1” and “Timer 2” each time the [Timer] key is pressed. Both the Timer lamp and the displayed “Timer 1” or “Timer 2” will blink. Blinks

• The previously preset time will be displayed. It is not necessary to set the timer again if the desired completion time is already displayed. Note ● The Timer function is not available in the following cases.

• When“0:00”isblinkingonthedisplay ● IftheKeepWarmlampison,pressthe[Keep Warm/Cancel]keytoturnoffthelamp.(TheTimer functionisnotavailablewhiletheKeepWarm lamp is on.) ● If you do not operate the rice cooker within about 30secondsafterpressingthe[Timer]key,an alarm (3 beeps) will sound. ● If the [Timer] or [Start] key is pressed while the rice cooker is in a state where the Timer function isnotavailable,analarm(3beeps)willsound. ● Do not use the Timer function when cooking rice and side dishes concurrently.

Use the [Hour] and [Min] keys to set the desired completion time. Press the [Hour] key to change the set time in 1-hour increments. Press the [Min] key to change that time in 10-minute increments. Hold down the corresponding key to change the time more rapidly. Blinks

• The time is displayed in a 24-hour format. Note ● Donotsetthetimertomorethan12hours,asit may result in spoiled rice.

Press the [Start] key. The Timer lamp will turn on and the Timer function is set. Ifyouselectedthe“Plain”menu,aone-short, one-longbeepalarmwillsound.Otherwise, only a one-beep alarm will sound.

• If you make a mistake or otherwise want toresetthetimer,pressthe[KeepWarm/Cancel] key and repeat the procedure from step on p.21. Blinks2323 English

Turning off the Keep Warm function Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key. TheKeepWarmlampwillturnoff.

Restarting the Keep Warm function Conrm that the Keep Warm lamp is off and press the [Keep Warm/ Cancel] key. TheKeepWarmlampwillturn on.

Keeping a small amount of rice warm Gather the rice at the center of the inner pot; serve as soon as possible.

Elapsed Keep Warm time display Hold down the [Hour] key to display the elapsed KeepWarmtime.Theelapsedtimewillbedisplayedin 1-hour increments up to 24 hours (“24h”).Ifmorethan12hourshaselapsed,thetimeonthedisplay will blink up to 24 hours. Once 24 hours has elapsed,“24”willblinkonthedisplay. Note ● Avoidthefollowing,astheymayresultinunusualodors,dryness,discoloration,andspoilingoftherice,orcorrosionoftheinnerpot.• UsingtheKeepWarmfunctionwithcoldrice• Adding cold rice to rice that is being kept warm• Leaving a spatula in the inner pot while the KeepWarmfunctionison• UsingtheKeepWarmfunctionwiththepowerplug disconnected• UsingtheKeepWarmfunctionforlongerthan12 hours• Keeping less than the minimum required amountofricewarm(See“Specications”onp.45.)• UsingtheKeepWarmfunctionforanythingother than white rice (including rinse-free rice) ● Whenusingthe“Porridge”menu,theporridgecan become pasty if kept warm for too long; serve as soon as possible. ● Be sure to remove any grains of rice that adhere to the brim of the inner pot as well as to any gaskets.Failuretodosocanresultindryness,discoloration,odors,andstickinessofthericebeing cooked. ● Serve cooked rice as soon as possible in cold climates and high temperature environments. ● Do not leave the cooking plate or food cooked using the cooking plate inside the rice cooker whiletheKeepWarmfunctionison. On2424

Reheating Cooked Rice Forpipinghotrice,reheatthericethatisbeingkeptwarm before serving it. Note ● Rice will not be fully heated if more than half of the inner pot is full. ● The rice will end up dry if reheated under any of the following conditions.• Thericeisstillhot,suchasimmediatelyaftercooking.• There is less than the minimum required amountofrice(1cupwiththe1.0Ltype,2cups with the 1.8 L type).• The rice is reheated 3 times or more.

Stir and loosen the rice that was being kept warm.

Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water evenly over the rice. ● Adding water will prevent the rice from drying out and result in plumper rice.

Make sure that the Keep Warm lamp is on.

Press the [Start] key. The Start lamp will blink and reheating will start.The remaining time will be displayed and an alarm (3 long beeps) will sound when the operation is completed.•Tostopreheating,pressthe[KeepWarm/Cancel] key.•Reheating is not available if the rice is too cold(underabout131°F[55°C]).Inthiscase,a repeated beeping alarm will sound.

Stir and loosen the reheated rice well, and even it out in the inner pot. Blinks2525 English You can use the cooking plate to cook side dishes described in the supplied “COOKBOOK” at the same time as you cook rice. You can also add water to the inner pot and cook side dishes without making rice.Refer to the supplied “COOKBOOK” for directions. Note ● Do not make dishes other than those described in the supplied “COOKBOOK”. ● Do not cook with a greater volume of ingredients than that indicated in the supplied “COOKBOOK”.Doing so may cause the contents to boil over or result in improperly cooked food. ● Be careful of the following points when using the cooking plate.• Whencookingdisheswithastrongodor,theodor may adhere to the pan.• Whencookingingredientswithastrongcolor,that color may be transferred to the cooking platethroughthebroth,etc.• Do not use sharp instruments like kitchen knives,tableknives,orforksinsidethecookingplate.• Do not use the Timer function when cooking rice and side dishes concurrently.

Prepare the ingredients and place them in the cooking plate. Stacking ingredients on top of each other may result in the contents boiling over or in improperly cooked food. Spread ingredients over the whole of the cooking plate.

Make the necessary preparations for cooking rice. (See p.16.) Note ● Refer to the following table for the acceptable amounts of food that can be cooked concurrently with rice. Do not cook more than the acceptable maximum or less than the minimum required amounts. Doing so may cause the contents to boil over or result in improperly cooked food.1.0 L type 1.8 L typeMaximum Minimum Maximum Minimum2 cups 1 cup 4 cups 2 cups

Place the cooking plate inside the inner pot and close the lid. Inner potCooking plate (1) (2) (3) Grip portions Note ● Always place the cooking plate inside the inner pot. ● Make sure that the cooking plate is level (not set at an angle).

Connect the power plug to an outlet. Note ● IftheKeepWarmlampison,pressthe[KeepWarm/Cancel]keytoturnoffthelamp.

Use the [Menu] key to select the “Plain/ Synchro-Cooking” menu. The menu cursor will blink while the menu is being selected.BlinksAlways select the “Plain/Synchro-Cooking” menu when cooking concurrently.

Press the [Start] key. The Start lamp will turn on and concurrent cooking will start.

Once cooking is completed, an alarm (8 beeps) will sound (the Start lamp will turn off). TheKeepWarmlampwillturnon.

Remove the cooking plate and stir and loosen the rice. Note ● Do not leave the cooking plate in the rice cooker whiletheKeepWarmfunctionison. ● Be careful when removing the cooking plate after cooking,asitwillbehot. ● Do not tilt the cooking plate while removing it.Thebroth,etc.,mayspilloutandresultinburns. ● Do not return the cooking plate to the inner pot after removing it.Doing so may result in the rice spoiling or not being kept warm. ● Whencookingwithingredientsthatreleasealotofliquid,oilsorfatswhenheated,orthatexpandduringheating,suchaseggsandthelike,someofthebrothmayoverowdownintotherice. Cooking without making rice See “Steaming Food (“Steam” Menu)” (p.29 to 31). Note ● Set the cooking time to between 20 and 30 minutes,accordingtothetypeoffoodbeingcooked. When you are done using the rice cooker...

Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key to turn off the Keep Warm function.TheKeepWarmlampwillturnoff.

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet. (See p.11.) Clean the rice cooker. (See p.32 to 37.) On2727 English

Slow Cooking (“Slow Cook” Menu) Refer to the supplied “COOKBOOK” for directions.Withthismenu,foodisrstbroughttonearboiling,the heat is then lowered to about 197°F (92°C) and the food left to simmer. The temperature is then lowered even further to about 186°F (86°C) and simmering is continued. By gradually lowering theheatingtemperatureinthisway,avorsareenhanced and the liquids do not boil down even when heated for a long period of time. Note ● Caution should be exercised when making dishes other than those described in the supplied “COOKBOOK”,astheymayboilover. ● Stir well before cooking to prevent seasonings from settling at the bottom of the inner pot. ● Whensimmeringfoodsinbroth,coolthebrothbefore cooking. ● Whenthickeningwithstarch,addthestarchattheend of cooking. ● Sincesh-pasteproductslike“chikuwa”tube-shapedshpasteand“kamaboko”shpastecakewillswellwhenheated,theamountbeingused should be adjusted with that in mind.

Prepare the ingredients.

Add ingredients to the inner pot and close the lid. Note ● Use the “Plain” scale on the inside of the inner pot as a reference. Using more than the maximum acceptable amount (see the table below) can prevent proper boiling or cause the contents to boil over. Be careful also not to use less than the minimumrequiredamounteither,asthatcanalsocause the contents to boil over.“Plain” scale1.0 L type 1.8 L typeMaximum Minimum Maximum Minimum5.5 or below 2 or above 8 or below 3 or above

Connect the power plug to an outlet. Note ● IftheKeepWarmlampison,pressthe[KeepWarm/Cancel]keytoturnoffthelamp.

Use the [Menu] key to select the “Slow Cook” menu. The menu cursor will blink while the menu is being selected.Blinks

Use the [Hour] and [Min] keys to set the desired cooking time. Eachtimethe[Hour]keyispressed,thesettime will increase by 5 minutes. Each time the [Min]keyispressed,thattimewilldecreaseby 5 minutes.The cooking time can be set to any 5-minute increment between 5 and 180 minutes.Blinks2828

Press the [Start] key. The Start lamp will turn on and cooking will start.”Ready in” will appear on the display.

Note ● Do not open the lid during cooking.

Once cooking is completed, an alarm (8 beeps) will sound (the Start lamp will turn off). TheKeepWarmlampwillturnonand“0h”will be displayed.

• Tosimmerthefoodfurther,usethe[Hour] and [Min] keys to set the additional simmering time and then press the [Start] key. The simmering time can be extended up to30minutes,amaximumof3times. Note ● Ifalongercookingtimeisrequired,donotpressthe[KeepWarm/Cancel]keybeforeextendingthattime.DoingsowillcausetheKeepWarmlamp to go out and additional cooking will not be possible. If you mistakenly pressed the [KeepWarm/Cancel]key,performthefollowingprocedure.1. Remove the inner pot and set it on a wet towel or cloth.2. Leave the rice cooker lid open and cool down the unit and the inner pot for about 10 minutes.3. Place the inner pot back inside the rice cooker.4. Repeat the procedure from step on p.27. ● If you want food that is being kept warm to be pipinghotbeforeservingit,pressthe[Start]keywhentheKeepWarmlampisoninordertoreheat that food. The remaining reheating time will be displayed and an alarm (3 long beeps) will sound when the operation is completed. After reheating,theKeepWarmlampwillturnonandtheelapsedKeepWarmtimewillbedisplayed. Once cooking is completed...

Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key to turn off the Keep Warm function.TheKeepWarmlampwillturnoff.

Remove any odors. (See p.37.) Note ● Ifthe[KeepWarm/Cancel]keyisnotpressedwhencookingiscompleted,theKeepWarmfunction will automatically engage and the elapsedKeepWarmtimewillbedisplayedinhourlyincrementsfromthersthour(“1h”)upto 6 hours (“6h”) after that. After 6 hours has elapsed,“6”willblinkonthedisplay. ● DonotusetheKeepWarmfunctioncontinuously for more than 6 hours as some foods will lose their taste. On2929 English

Add water to the inner pot and place the cooking plate inside. Refer to the following guideline on the amount of water to add.•1.0 L (5.5-cup) type: 3-1/2 cups (630 mL [21 oz])•1.8 L (10-cup) type: 4-1/2 cups (810 mL [28 oz])Place the cooking plate.Use the supplied measuring cup to add water. Note ● Be sure to put an appropriate amount of water in the inner pot. Do not allow the inner pot to run out of water or the cooking plate to become immersed in water during steaming.WaterCooking plate

Add ingredients to the cooking plate and close the lid.

Press the [Menu] key to select the “Steam” menu. The menu cursor will blink while the menu is being selected.Blinks

Press the [Hour] and [Min] keys to set the desired steaming time. Eachtimethe[Hour]keyispressed,the set time will increase by 5 minutes.Eachtimethe[Min]keyispressed,that time will decrease by 5 minutes.The steaming time can be set to any 5-minute increment between 5 and 60 minutes.Blinks

Press the [Start] key. The Start lamp will turn on and steaming will start.”Ready in” will appear on the display.

Note ● Do not open the lid during steaming. Doing so may prevent the food from steaming properly. On3030

Once steaming is completed, an alarm (8 beeps) will sound (the Start lamp will turn off). TheKeepWarmlampwillturnon.

• Tosteamthefoodfurther,usethe[Hour]and[Min] keys to set the additional steaming time and then press the [Start] key. The steaming timecanbeextendedupto15minutes,amaximum of 3 times. Caution ● Be careful not to get burned by the escaping steam when opening the lid. Note ● Whenextendingthesteamingtime,besuretoadd water to prevent dry-boiling. ● Ifalongersteamingtimeisrequired,donotpressthe[KeepWarm/Cancel]keybeforeextendingthattime.DoingsowillcausetheKeepWarmlamp to go out and additional steaming will not be possible. If you mistakenly pressed the [KeepWarm/Cancel]key,performthefollowingprocedure.1. Remove the inner pot and set it on a wet towel or cloth.2. Leave the rice cooker lid open and cool down the unit and the inner pot for about 10 minutes.3. Place the inner pot back inside the rice cooker. Repeat the procedure from step on p.29.

Remove the cooking plate.

• Be careful when removing the cooking plate aftercooking,asitwillbehot.•Serve as soon as steaming is completed. If notremovedfromthericecookerrightaway,the food will become wet and soggy.•Do not tilt the cooking plate while removing it.Thebroth,etc.,mayspilloutandresultinburns. Once steaming is completed...

Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key to turn off the Keep Warm function.TheKeepWarmlampwillturnoff.

Disconnect the power plug from the outlet. (See p.11.) Clean the rice cooker. (See p.32 to 37.)31 English

Guidelines for steaming times Ingredients Amount Approx. time Hints for steaming Chicken 1llet (1/2 to 3/4 lbs [200 to 300 g]) 20 to 30 min Make several small cuts in the chicken. Whitesh 2to3llets (5.0 to 7.0 oz [150 to 200 g]) 20 to 25 min Fillet to a thickness of 3/4 inches (2 cm) or less. Always wrap in aluminum foil. Shrimp 6 to 10 (1/4 to 1/2 lbs [100 to 200 g]) 15 to 20 min Steam in shells. Carrots 1 to 2 (7.0 to 11.0 oz [200 to 300 g]) 30 to 40 min Cut into bite-sized pieces. Potatoes Mediumsize,2to3 (9.0 to 11.0 oz [250 to 300 g]) 30 to 40 min Cut into bite-sized pieces. Sweet potatoes Mediumsize,1 (7.0 to 11.0 oz [200 to 300 g]) 30 to 40 min Cut into bite-sized pieces. Meat dumplings (warming) 8 to 15 20 to 25 min Space evenly in pan.

• Donotllthecookingplateforthe1.0L(5.5-cup)typeanyhigherthan1-1/3inches(3.4cm),or1-1/2 inches (3.7 cm) with the 1.8 L (10-cup) type. Doing so may result in the food touching the lid and becoming wet and soggy.

• The steaming times above are only a guideline and the required time will differ depending upon the temperature,quality,andquantityoftheingredients.

• Ifsteamingisstillnotcomplete,youcansteamforanadditionalperiodoftimebasedonhowwellthefood is cooked.

• Normally,therewillnotbeenoughwaterforadditionalsteaming.Addwatertopreventtheinnerpotfrom running dry.

• Ifyousteammeatandsh,etc.,fortoolong,theywillbecomehard.Iffooddoesnotsteamsufcientlyat shortertimes,cutintothinnerslices.

Cleaning and Maintenance Perform cleaning and maintenance procedures as described on the following p.32 to 37.Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.Clean all parts by hand. Do not use a dishwasher/dryer.Tomaintaincleanliness,alwayscleanthericecookeronthesamedayitisused.Alsocleanthericecookeratregular 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. (See p.37.) Note ● Besuretodisconnectthepowerplugandallowthericecooker,innerpot,innerlid,andsteamcaptocool down before cleaning. ● Whencleaningthericecookerwithadetergent,useonlystandardkitchendetergent(fortablewareand kitchen utensils). ● Clean with a soft sponge and cloth. ● Rinse the parts thoroughly since detergent remaining on them may result in deterioration and discoloration of part’s materials such as resin.

Parts to wash after every use Inner potSpatulaCooking plateLadleInner lidMeasuring cup Steam cap (See p.35 to 36.) Clean with a soft sponge and with tap or lukewarm water. Wipe off water with a dry cloth and completely dry all parts. Note ● Do not clean the inner pot with the abrasive side of a heavy-dutyscrubsponge.Doingsomaydamagetheuorocarbonresin coating.Do not use the abrasive side of a heavy-duty scrub sponge. ● Donotwashdishes,etc.,insidetheinnerpot.Also,donotplacetheinnerpotupsidedownontopofdishes,etc.,todry.Doingsomaydamagetheuorocarbonresincoatingorcause it to peel.33 English

Parts to wash when dirty Open/lock button Upper casing Heating plate Power cord Power plug Center sensor Lid gasket Inside and outside the rice cooker Wetatowelorcloth,wringoutexcesswater,andwipe. Power cord Wipewithadrycloth. Heating plate, center sensor Remove burned rice and any other adhering grains of rice. Ifadheringobjectsarehardtoremove,usecommercially availablesandpaper(around#320),thenwetatowelorcloth, wringoutexcesswater,andwipe. Around the upper casing and open/lock button and on the lid gasket Removeanyadheringgrainsofrice,etc. Note ● Do not allow water to get inside the rice cooker unit. ● Do not immerse the power cord in or splash it with water. Doing so may result in short-circuiting or electric shock. ● Do not pull on the lid gasket. Power cord and plug Wipewithadrycloth. Note ● Always keep the inner pot and lid clean to prevent corrosion and odors. ● Donotcleanthericecookeroritspartswiththinner,cleanser,bleach,disposablecloth,metalspatulas, nylon scouring sponges or the like. ● Always clean each part separately. ● Donotimmersethesteamcap,measuringcup,spatulaorladleinhotwater.Doingsomaycausethemto become deformed. ● Do not use a dishwasher/dryer to clean the rice cooker or its parts. Doing so may cause them to become deformed. ● Alwayswashthesteamcapaftercookingwithgrains(amaranths,etc.).Theventonthesteamcapmay clogandcauseproblems,likepreventingthelidfromopening,resultinginimproperlycookedfood.34 Removing and attaching the inner lid Pull the inner lid towards you to remove it. Toreattach,aligntheinnerlidgasketwiththeshaftonthemainlid. Inner lid Inner lid gasket

Removing the steam cap

Insert your nger into the hole in the lid and lift the steam cap upwards. Steam cap

Turn the inside portion of the assembly as shown in the illustration to loosen it.

Lift up on the inside portion to separate it from the cap.

Attaching the steam cap

Set the inside portion of the assembly on top of the cap portion.

Turn the inside portion of the assembly as shown in the illustration to tighten it. Align the markings.

Attach the steam cap back in the lid.36

Add a bit of standard kitchen cream cleanser to a nylon scouring sponge, and remove the surface dirt. Nylon scouring sponge Heating plate

Wipe clean with a damp paper towel or cloth. Cleaning the lower heating plate Waterdropsmayfallfromtheinnerlidduringcookingandcausethesurfaceofthelowerheatingplateto becomedirty.Thiswillnotaffecttheperformanceofthericecookerbut,ifyouwouldlike,youcancleanthe heating plate using the following procedure.37 English Removing odors (When odors remain in the rice cooker and/or cooking plate)Thefollowingprocedureshouldbeperformedeachtimeaftercooking,orifodorsbecomebothersome.

Fill the inner pot to about 70 to 80% with water, select the “Plain” menu and press the [Start] key. Conrm that the Keep Warm lamp is on and press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key. Note ● Ifodorsbecomebothersome,useabout0.71oz(20g) of citric acid added to the water for more effective deodorizing.It may be impossible to remove some odors completely.Inthiscase,contacttheplaceofpurchase.

Wash the inner pot, inner lid, and steam cap with a standard kitchen detergent, and then rinse sufciently with water.

Allow the rice cooker and all parts to dry in a well-ventilated location.

Cooking plate Immerse the cooking plate in hot water and allow it to soak for about 1 hour.38

If Rice Does Not Cook Properly Check the following points if you experience a problem with the cooked rice or with the operation of the rice cooker,etc. Check point Problem Wastheamountofrice,ingredients,andwater, ortheratioofmulti-grainrice,correct? Wasmorethanthemaximumacceptable amountcooked? Wascookingdonewithalkalineionizedwater (pH9orhigher)? Wascookingdonewithhardwaterlikemineral water? Wasthecorrectmenuselected? WastheTimerfunctionused? Wasthe[Start]keypressedaftercooking withoutturningofftheKeepWarmfunction? Are there grains of burned rice or water drops adheringtotheoutsidebottomoftheinnerpot, ortotheheatingplateorthecentersensor? Istheinnerpotdeformed? Wasthericestirredandloosenedwell? Wasthereaprolongedpoweroutage? Cooked rice Is too hard ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Is too soft ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Is not cooked completely ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Has a hard center ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Is burned ● ● ● ● ● During cooking Steam leaks ● ● ● Boils over ● ● ● The cooking time is excessively long

Reference page 14–16,

45 – – 18 – 20 16, 32–37 – 20 45 Check point Problem Are there any grains of rice adhering to gaskets or the brim of theinnerpot,etc.? Wastherice(otherthan rinse-free rice) washed sufciently? Washotwater(95°F[35°C]or higher) used to wash the rice or adjustthewaterlevel? Wasthericeleftsoakinginthe watertoolongafterwashing? Wasthericeleftinacolanderafter washing? Wasthelidclosedsecurely? Wasthericemixedwithother ingredientsormulti-grainrice? Weretherealotofcrackedgrains ofrice? Wascookingcontinued immediately after the initial cooking? Wasthericecookeranditsparts cleanedsufciently? Cooked rice Is too hard ● ● ● ● ● Is too soft ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Is not cooked completely

Has a hard center ● ● ● ● Is burned ● ● ● ● ● Smells like rice bran ● During cooking Steam leaks ● ● ● Boils over ● ● ● ● The cooking time is excessively long

Reference page 16, 32–37 14,16 16 – – 17, 32–36 14 – – 32–3739 English Problem Cause Thereisathinlmcovering the rice. Athin,tissue-likelmisformedbymeltedanddriedstarch.Thisisnotharmfultoyour health. Rice sticks to the inner pot. Soft rice and sticky rice can easily stick to the pot. Check point Problem Wastheamountofriceandwater correct? Are there any grains of burned rice on the outside bottom of the inner potorthecentersensor? Wasthericestirredandloosened well? Are there any grains of rice adheringtogaskets,thebrimof theinnerpot,ortheinnerlid,etc.? Wastherice(otherthan rinse-free rice) washed sufciently? Wasthericeorfood reheated3ormoretimes? WastheTimerfunctionsetfor morethan12hoursinadvance? WastheKeepWarmfunctionused continuously for more than 12 hours? Wasthericeleftinthericecooker withtheKeepWarmfunction turnedoff? Wasthereaprolongedpower outage? Rice being kept warm Has an odor ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Is discolored ● ● ● ● ● Is dry ● ● ● ● ● ● Is sticky ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Reheated rice is dry ● ● ● Reference page 14–16,

16, 32–37 14,16 24 22 23 – 45 Check point Problem Is other than white rice or rinse-free rice being kept warm? Waslessthantheminimum required amount of rice being kept warm or reheated? Is the rice concentrated around the outer portions of the inner pot (lessriceinthemiddleofthepot)? Wascoldriceadded? Wasaspatulaleftintheinnerpot? Wasthericecookeranditsparts cleanedsufciently? Did you try to reheat rice that was just cooked and wasstillhot? Could odors be removed after cooking? Rice being kept warm Has an odor ● ● ● ● ● ● Is discolored ● ● ● ● ● Is dry ● ● ● ● ● Is sticky ● ● ● ● Reheated rice is dry ● ● Reference page 23 23,24 – 23 23 32–37 24 28,30,3740

If Synchro-Cooking Does Not Go As Expected Check the following points when you experience a problem with food cooked concurrently using the cooking plate. Check point Problem Weremoreingredientsand seasonings used than indicated inthe“COOKBOOK”? Weretheingredientsarranged unevenlyinthecookingplate? Weremorethantheacceptable maximum or less than the minimum required amounts used? Wasamenuotherthan“Plain/ Synchro-Cooking”used? Wasarecipeotherthanone included in the “COOKBOOK” used? Cooked rice Is too hard ● ● ● ● Is too soft ● ● ● ● Is not cooked completely

Has a hard center ● ● ● Is burned ● ● ● ● ● Has an odor ● ● ● ● ● Is sticky ● ● ● ● ● Cooked food Is too hard ● ● ● ● ● Is too soft ● ● ● ● ● Is not fully heated ● ● ● ● ● Overowsintothe rice

During cooking Steam leaks ● ● ● ● ● Boils over ● ● ● ● ● The cooking time is excessively long

Reference page – 25 25 – –41 English

If Slow Cooking Does Not Go As Expected Check the following points when you experience a problem with the cooked food. Check pointProblemWeretheappropriateingredientsandamountsused?Weremorethanthemaximumacceptableingredientsadded?Werelessthantheminimumrequiredingredientsadded?Wasthecookingtimetooshort?Wasthecookingtimetoolong?Are there any grains of burned rice or any other remaining grains of rice adhering to gasketsorthebrimoftheinnerpot,etc.?Wasthelidclosedsecurely?Wasthereaprolongedpoweroutage?Cooked foodDoes not boil ● ● ● ● ● ●Boils over ● ● ●Boils down ● ● ●Reference page 27 27 16,32–37 17,32–36 4542

Troubleshooting Check the following before requesting repair service. Problem Check point ActionReference page The rice or other foods are not cooked at all.Is the power plug properly connectedtoanoutlet?Insert the power plug fully into an outlet. Rice was not cooked completely by the preset time.Does the display show the correct presenttime?Set the correct present time. Check “The cooking time is excessively long” under “If Rice Does Not Cook Properly” and take the necessary action. The Timer function cannot be set. Does the display show the correct presenttime?Set the correct present time. Is“0:00”blinkingonthedisplay? Set the present time.Wasthe“Quick”,“Mixed•Sweet”,“SlowCook”,or“Steam”menuselected?The Timer function is not available under those menus. Wasanunacceptabletimeset? Set a time that is acceptable under the Timer function.The display is blurred. Are there any grains of burned rice or any other remaining grains of rice adhering to gaskets or the brimoftheinnerpot?Completely remove all remaining rice.16,32–37Is the outer surface of the inner pot wet? Wipewithadrycloth.Sounds can be heard during cooking, steaming,orwhiletheKeepWarmfunctionison.Doyouhearaclickingsound? That is the sound of the microcomputer controller.It is not a malfunction. Do you hear a sound like scraping metal?This is the sound of metal contracting and rubbing together due to heat. It is not a malfunction.Do you hear a sound like boiling water?(Only during cooking or steaming)It is not a malfunction.Do you hear a completely different soundfromtheabove?Contact the place of purchase.An alarm (3 beeps) sounds when the Timer function is set.An alarm will sound if you do not operate the rice cooker within about 30 seconds after pressing the [Timer] key. Continue setting the Timer function. Waterorricehasgotteninsidetherice cooker unit.Waterorriceinsidethericecookerunitmaycauseproblems.Contactthe place of purchase. Whensettingthepresenttime,pressing the [Hour] or [Min] key does not access the time setting mode.Thetimecannotbesetduringcooking, whentheKeepWarmfunctionison,whentheTimerfunctionisinuse,orduringreheating. 44TheelapsedKeepWarmtimeblinkson the display when the [Hour] key ispressedwhiletheKeepWarmfunction is on.WastheKeepWarmfunctionusedcontinuously for more than 12 hours?TheelapsedKeepWarmtimewillblink on the display when the Keep Warmfunctionhasbeenonformore than 12 hours. WastheKeepWarmfunctionusedcontinuously for more than 6 hours underthe“SlowCook”menu?TheelapsedKeepWarmtimewillblink on the display when the Keep Warmfunctionhasbeenonformore than 6 hours. Thepresenttime,presettimersettings,andelapsedKeepWarmtime are lost when the power plug is disconnected.Does “0:00” blink on the display when the power plug is connected again?The lithium battery has run out.Contact the place of purchase. Thelidwillnotopen,oritopensduring cooking. Are there any grains of rice adheringtotheuppercasing,lidgasket,oraroundtheopen/lockbutton?Completely remove all remaining rice.16,32–37 *1 “During cooking” means while cooking rice as well as other types of cooking.43 English Nothing happens when a key is pressed. Is the power plug properly connectedtoanoutlet? Insert the power plug fully into an outlet.

There is a smell of plastic. Suchsmellsmayoccurwhenthericecookerisrstused,butthey should go away over time as the rice cooker gets used.

There are stripes or waves on plastic parts. Such stripes and waves are produced when the resin is being molded. They do not affect the performance of the rice cooker.

Food adheres to the inner lid during concurrent cooking. Whencookingwithingredientsthatexpandduringheating,suchas eggsandthelike,someofthatmayadheretotheinnerlid.Ifitis bothersome,reducetheamountoftheingredients.

If these indications appear Display Action Reference page “Err” appears on the display and a long- lasting or continuous beeping alarm sounds. Ifthericecookerstilldoesnotrespond,thereisproblemwiththe unit itself. Disconnect the power plug and contact the place of purchase.

Plastic parts Plasticpartsthatcomeintocontactwithheatorsteamwilldeteriorateovertime.Inthiscase,contactthe place of purchase.44 Setting the present time The present time is displayed in a 24-hour format. Thetimecannotbesetduringcooking,

Example: Changing the present time from “9:30” to “9:35” *1 “During cooking” means while cooking rice as well as other types of cooking.

Connect the power plug to an outlet.

Set the present time. Set the hour with the [Hour] key and the minute with the [Min] key. Hold down the corresponding key to change the time more rapidly.

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For the United States and Canada U.S.A. 1-866-55-TIGER (84437) Canada 1-866-9090-TCD (823) URL: http://www.japantigercorp.com For All Other Countries Please contact the nearest Tiger Customer Service in your area, or the dealer where the original purchase was made. The device complies with part 18 of the FCC Rules. This ISM device complies with Canadian ICES-001. Cet appareil ISM est conforme la norme NMB-001 du Canada.