SRGA721L - Rice cooker PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL SRGA721L PANASONIC

Line drawing of a Panasonic rice cooker with lid and control panel (no text or symbols on body)

Operating Instructions

Electric Rice Cooker for commercial use

使用說明書

商業用途 電鍋

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .... 2

Safety Precautions 3-4

Usage Precautions .... 5

How to Cook Rice .... 5

Parts Identification 6

How to use the rice cooker 7

Tips 7

Cleaning and Maintenance 8

Troubleshooting 9

Specifications 9

Memo 10

Customer Service Directory 38

Thank you very much for purchasing Panasonic Product. Please read the IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS on page 2, Safety Precautions on page 3-4 and Usage Precautions on page 5 before use.

Please carefully read these instructions before use, and keep these instructions for future use.

重要的安全措施 11

安全措施 12-13

使用注意事項 14

蒸煮方法....14

零件名稱 15

如何使用電鍋....16

提示 16

清理和維修....17

故障處理 18

規格 18

備忘錄....19

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or (state specific part or parts in question) in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
   Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors (this item may be omitted if the product is specifically intended for outdoor use).
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

14. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

This product is intended for commercial use.

CAUTION :

a. A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
b. Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
c. If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,

(1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and

(2) The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be grounding-type 3-wire cord.

Safety Precautions

This instruction manual provides operating instructions and cautions for appropriate use.

Warning and Caution for important safeguards

Warning

:

This sign means [It may result in severe injuries or death].

Caution :

This sign means [It may result in injuries or malfunction].

The samples of symbols used in this manual are described below.

This sign means prohibited action.

This sign means required action.

Warning

Plug in the AC cord to the outlet fi rmly.

(Not doing so can result in an electrical shock or fi re due to generation of heat.)

Do not use a damaged plug or outlet.

Do not plug or unplug the rice cooker with wet hands.

(Doing so can result in an electrical shock.)

Do not use wet hands.

Do not place your hands or face over or near the steam vent.

Do not touch

(Exposure to steam can cause personal injury.)

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Do not damage the AC cord or plug.

Do not disassemble, expose to heat or fire, twist, pull, place heavy objects on or tie the AC cord in a bundle.

(A damaged cord or plug can lead to electrical shock or fire.)

If the AC cord or plug is damaged, consult your nearest retailer or service center for repair.

Do not insert metal objects such as pins or needles, or any other objects in the exhaust outlets, or in any other portion of the unit.

Particularly, do not insert clips, wire or any metal objects into the unit.

Prohibited

(Doing so can lead to an electrical shock or malfunction.)

Prohibited

(It may result in injuries.)

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a trained person responsible for their safety.

Children should not be allowed to be in the area around the unit while it is in operation.

Do not allow the plug to get dusty.

(Dust accumulation can lead to fire or a malfunction.)

Unplug and wipe with a clean cloth.

Do not use a damaged cord.

(As it may cause a short circuit or fi re.)

Prohibited

Make sure the voltage supplying the unit is the same as your local supply.

(Avoid using a multiple socket extension cord as this may cause a short circuit or fire.)

Safety Precautions

Warning

To prevent personal injury, close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children, or persons handicapped in any manner.

(It may result in burning injuries.)

Do not immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.

(Doing so can result in personal injury.) If water leaks inside the appliance, consult your nearest retailer or service center.

Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the unit yourself.

(Doing so can result to electrical shock.)

Submit the appliance to your dealer or the manufacturer.

Do not disassemble.

Caution

Do not operate the appliance near water, near a heat source, or expose to high humidity.

Prohibited (Doing so can lead to an electrical shock or fire.)

Illustration of a cooking setup with a pot on a stove next to a rice cooker (no text or symbols)

Allow the inner pan to cool before handling.

(Handling a hot pan can lead to personal injury.)

The appliance becomes hot when in use, especially the lid and inner pan.

This is normal. Allow to cool before touching them.

Do not touch

Do not touch the lid and inner pan.

Do not place the appliance on an unstable surface.

(It may overturn causing personal injury or resulting in a fire.)

Prohibited

To prevent electric shock, be sure to grasp the plug itself when disconnecting it; never unplug by pulling the AC cord.

(Firmly grasp the appliance while unplugging it.) (It may result in electrical shock or electrocution.)

Do not substitute the inner pan with other containers.

※ Do not use damaged inner pan with the rice cooker. Please contact authorized service agent for replacement.

(It may overheat causing personal injury or cause the appliance not to perform correctly.)

Prohibited

Unplug the appliance when not in use. Be sure to grasp the AC plug; not the cord.

(Pulling the cord may cause it to become damaged, leading to an electrical shock.)

Unplug

Do not place the appliance near a wall or furniture.

(The steam may cause color changes or deformation of any nearby objects.)

Prohibited

Avoid sun reflection off the lid as this light can damage wall decorations or furniture.

Prohibited

(Sunlight reflection may cause a fire)

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Usage Precautions

Avoiding damage to the appliance.

Do not cover the lid with a cloth.

The lid handle may become deformed, and result in malfunction.

Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.

Do not substitute the inner pan with other container.

Always keep the outside bottom of the inner pan and the heating plate clean and dry.

Otherwise, it may result in malfunction of the unit.

Foreign matter Heating plate Sensor

Avoiding damage to the inner pan.

Do not leave the rice scoop or any other objects inside the inner pan.

The inner pan should be cleaned immediately after cooking.

Do not use the inner pan as mixing utility.

Do not use metal utensils that can scratch or crack the inner pan.

Do not tap or rub the inner surface of the inner pan. Clean only with a soft cloth or soft scouring pad.

How to Cook Rice

1 Select good rice Measure rice

Glossy

Not broken

Use the measuring cup provided (Approx. 1.0 L).

3 Rinse the rice, stir with hand

Rinse the rice in a separate bowl until the water becomes relatively clear.

Do not rinse the rice in the provided inner pan.

4 Adjust water level Stir Cooked rice

Wash and rinse the rice with potable water or liquid.

Add water or liquid in the proper amount.

When hot water is used to cook rice, it may result in discoloring and sogginess.

When the water or liquid is completely evaporated, the rice is cooked. Stir it gently to allow the moisture to swell the grains for the best tasting rice.

Parts Identifi cation

Lid handle Lid Inner pan Body Handle "Cooking" lamp Switch AC cord Before using, remove the sheet of paper placed between the heating plate and inner pan. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Accessories

Measuring cup (1 PC.) (Approx. 1.0 L)

How to use the rice cooker

Measure rice with provided measuring cup. One cup of uncooked rice makes approximately 3 cups of cooked rice.

Measuring cup Rice Bowl

Rinse rice repeatedly, and separate bowl until water becomes relatively clear.

Pour the rinsed rice in the inner pan and add water according to the table or follow your rice package directions (example: Brown rice will require more water).

Proportion indicated by level line inside the inner pan	Proportion indicated by the measuring cup*
e.g.: For 5 cups of rice, add water until it reaches level “5”.-LEVEL1 INDICATOR MAXIMUM LEVEL Do not cook with more than this level of water	Rice amount (CUP)	Water (CUP)
	78 - 8	3/4
	67 - 7	1/2
	56 - 6	1/4
	45 - 5	1/4
	34 - 4	1/4
	*Use only the provided measuring cup.

Wipe the outer surface and bottom of the inner pan before use. If it is wet, it may cause a noise while cooking. It may also damage the unit. Put the inner pan into the rice cooker body. Make sure that the inner pan is directly in contact with the heating plate

by turning it slightly to right and left until it sits securely.

"Properly place lid on inner pan".

Firmly insert the plug into the socket.

Press the switch, the "Cooking"

indicator light up. When rice is done, the switch changes automatically to the off position.

Pensasonic NISUATION Cooking

After rice is done, leave the lid on the unit for 15 minutes to keep the rice warm as well as appetizing.

Unplug after use.

Tips

For consistent rice.

This Panasonic Electric Rice Cooker will cook rice thoroughly as desired.

The taste of rice will depend on the type and quality of rice and the period of soaking.

Adjust water quantity according to your taste.

Boiled water may overflow while cooking.

Adding excess water or placing the cooker at an angle may cause overfl owing.

To avoid spillages, please add water according to volume indicated with provided measuring cup.

(See above on "How to use the rice cooker")

Cleaning and Maintenance

Unplug before cleaning. Check for dirt on the plug and the cord and if so, clean immediately. Do not wipe or clean the cooker with benzine or thinner.

Body / Lid

Clean body and lid with an approved non abrasive detergent and sanitizer. Do not immerse the cooker in water.

Inner pan

Clean the inner pan with an approved non abrasive detergent and sanitizer. Do not use course scouring pads or steel wool to clean.

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Heating plate

If any rice or food debris sticks on the bottom of the inner pan or heating plate, remove them immediately. This debris may cause a malfunction and damage.

Accessories

Measuring cup

Wash with an approved non abrasive detergent and sanitizer.

Troubleshooting

Description	Rice is hard	Rice is half cooked	Rice is too soft	Water overfl owing	Rice on the bottom is scorched	No electrical power	Unusual noise
Possible causes
Improper proportion of rice and water	●	●	●	●	●	No electrical power. Unplug and check the circuit breaker. If there is no problem at the breaker, take the rice cooker to the nearest service center.	Noise occurs if there is some water between the inner pan and heating plate. This may cause damage to the heating plate.
Is the rice rinsed adequately?				●	●
Scratches on the inner pan	●	●			●
Rice cooked with oil	●	●			●
Has the rice been well fl uffed after cooking?	●		●		●
Food debris stuck between the inner pan and heating plate	●	●	●		●
Inner pan washed but not clean					●
Unplug or switch off		●

Specifications

Model No. SR-GA721
Power supply 208V ~ 60Hz
Power consumed 2235W
Capacity 3 - 7.2 liter (3 - 7 cups dry rice)
Net weight (approx.) 24.9 lbs (11.3 k g)
Accessories Measuring cup

Memo

重要的安全措施

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請勿損壞插頭或電線。

Illustration of a cooking setup with a pot and a rice cooker on a stove (no text or symbols)

(可造成觸電或火災。)

冷卻後方可接觸。

(避免燙傷。)

拔插頭時請抓住插頭， 切勿抓住電線拔。

Diagram showing light rays interacting with a device, no text or symbols present

使用注意事項

避免傷害。

請勿鍋蓋以抹布。

蓋把手可能變形造成故障。

請勿放置在太陽下。

請勿將其他鍋盤放進電鍋裡。

Illustration of a cooking setup with a pot and a rice cooker on a stove (no text or symbols)

Line drawing of a rice cooker with labeled components and directional arrows indicating flow or movement.

Plaque chauffante

Line drawing of a cooking setup with a steaming pot and a rice cooker on a stove (no text or symbols)

Diagram showing light rays interacting with a vehicle on a road, no text or symbols present

Precauciones de uso

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Placa calentadora

Customer Services Directory

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicecenter; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:

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or, contact us via the web at:

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You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-211-PANA (7262)

Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pasc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

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You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday-Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)

Panasonic Services Company

20421 84th Avenue South,

Kent, WA 98032

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