SR-ZE185 - Rice cooker PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Electric rice cooker
Brand	Panasonic
Model	SR-ZE185
Power supply	120 V ~ 60 Hz
Power consumption (cooking)	750 W
Power consumption (keep warm)	60.0 W
White rice capacity	2 to 10 measuring cups (approx. 180 mL per cup)
Brown rice capacity	2 to 6 measuring cups
Porridge capacity	0.5 to 2 measuring cups
Cooking functions	White rice, Jasmine, Multigrain, Quick cook, Brown rice, Sticky rice, Quinoa, Porridge, Steam, Soup / Slow cook
Timer	Yes, programmable up to 13 hours in advance
Keep warm	Up to 5 hours
Dimensions (W x D x H)	261 x 385 x 241 mm
Weight	Approximately 3.4 kg
Included accessories	Measuring cup, rice spatula, porridge spatula, adjustable steam basket
Cleaning	Wash removable parts with mild detergent; do not use metal scrubbers
Safety	Automatic shut-off after 96 hours in keep warm; U14 fault detection
Warranty	1 year (Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions - SR-ZE185 PANASONIC

How to set the timer for delayed cooking?

Select the desired function (e.g., White rice). Press the Timer button to display the previous setting. Use the +/- keys to set the delay (in 30-minute increments, up to 13 hours). Press Start. The Timer indicator lights up. Cooking will start automatically to finish at the programmed time.

What to do if the rice is too hard?

Check the rice-to-water ratio: slightly increase the amount of water. Make sure you have rinsed the rice well. If using the Quick cook function, the rice may be harder; add a little more water. Also check that the lid is properly closed.

How to clean the temperature sensor and heating plate?

After cooling, gently wipe off residues with fine sandpaper (grit 600), then wipe with a damp cloth. Never use metal scrubbers or scouring powder.

How to use the adjustable steam basket?

Place the steam basket inside the cooking pan. Adjust the height by lifting the rotating part and turning it. To disassemble, put it in the high position and press the rotating part. To assemble, align the protrusion with the groove and press firmly.

What does error code U14 mean?

Code U14 indicates that the Keep warm function has lasted more than 96 hours and the power has shut off automatically. Press the Off button to reset. If other codes appear (H01, H02, H05), contact an authorized service center.

Can I cook quinoa in this cooker?

Yes, select the Quinoa function. The maximum amount is 2 measuring cups for the SR-ZE185. Add 2 cups of water for 1 cup of quinoa. Cooking takes about 35 minutes. After cooking, press Off; keep warm is not recommended.

How to prevent water overflow from the steam vent?

Follow the water level markings. For the Porridge function, do not put too much water. Avoid using hard water. Clean the temperature sensor regularly. If overflow occurs, unplug immediately and wipe.

How long can I keep rice warm?

Keep warm is possible up to 5 hours without affecting taste. For some functions (Quinoa, Brown rice, Sticky rice, Porridge, Steam, Soup), it is not recommended to use keep warm as it may alter taste or texture.

Can I use brown rice? What is the cooking time?

Yes, select the Brown Rice function. Cooking takes approximately 120 minutes. Use the corresponding water level mark. Maximum capacity is 6 measuring cups.

How to remove and install the inner lid?

To remove, hold both tabs and pull the lid towards you. To install, insert the protruding part into the locking device, then press the tabs until you hear a click.

USER MANUAL SR-ZE185 PANASONIC

Line drawing of a rice cooker with control panel and buttons (no text or symbols)

Panasonic®

Operating Instructions

Electric Rice Cooker

Household Use

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

• This product is intended for household use only.
- Please read these instructions carefully and follow safety precautions when using this product.
- Before using this product please give your special attention to "Safety Precautions" (Page 3-4).

Keep this manual for future use

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 appliance 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.

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. This product is intended for household use only.

15. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

CAUTION :

a. A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
b. 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.
c. The use of extension cords is not recommended.

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fi t into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fi t fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

Safety Precautions

Must be followed!

In order to prevent accidents or injuries to the users, other people and damage to property, please follow the instructions below.

■ The following charts indicate the degree of damage caused by wrong operation.

WARNING

Indicates serious injury or death.

CAUTION

Indicates risk of injury or property damage.

■ The symbols are classified and explained as follows.

These symbols indicate prohibition.

This symbol indicates requirement that must be followed.

WARNING

■ Do not use the appliance if the power cord or power plug is damaged or the power plug is loosely connected to the power outlet.

(It may cause an electric shock or fire caused by short circuit).

■ Do not insert any objects in the steam vent or gap.

Especially metal objects such as pins or wires. (It may cause an electric shock or malfunction).

■ 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 person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

(It may cause burn or injury).

■ Do not damage the power cord or power plug.

Following actions are strictly prohibited.

Modifying, placing near heating elements, bending, twisting, pulling, putting heavy objects on top, and bundling the cord. (It may cause an electric shock or fi re caused by short circuit).

- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.

■ Do not immerse the appliance in water or splash it with water.

(It may cause a fire caused by short circuit or electric shock).

- Please enquire with an authorized dealer if water gets inside the appliance.

■ Use only a power outlet rated at 15 amperes / 120 volts AC.

- Do not plug multiple appliances in the same inlet.

■ Do not plug or unplug the power plug with wet hands.

(It may cause an electric shock).

■ Do not get your face close to the steam vent or touch it with your hand. Keep the steam vent out of reach of small children.

Steam vent

(It may cause a burn).

■ Do not modify, disassemble, or repair this appliance.

(It may cause a fire, electric shock or injury).

- Please make enquiries at the store or the repair department of an authorized dealer.

■ Insert the instrument plug and the power plug firmly.

(Otherwise it may cause an electric shock and fi re caused by the heat that may generate around the instrument plug or the power plug).

- Do not use a broken power plug or a loose power outlet.

■ Clean the power plug regularly.

(A soiled power plug may cause insufficient insulation due to the moisture, and may cause a fire).

- Unplug the power plug, and wipe with a dry cloth.

■ Discontinue using the appliance immediately and unplug the power cord in cases of abnormal situations and breaking down.

(It may cause smoking, a fire or electric shock)

(e.g. for abnormal situations or breaking down)

• The power plug and the power cord become abnormally hot.

- The power cord is damaged or power failure occurs when touched.

• The main body is deformed or abnormally hot.

• The unit gives out smoke or scorching smell.

- There are cracks, looseness or wobbles of the appliance.

• The cast heater is warped or the inner pan is deformed.

→ Please make enquiries at a Panasonic authorized service center for immediate inspection and repair.

Safety Precautions

Must be followed!

CAUTION

■ Do not use the appliance in the following places.

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

In an area where it may be splashed with water or near a heat source. (It may cause a fire caused by short circuit or electric shock).

• An unstable surface or carpet, electric carpet, table cloths (ethylene plastic) or other object that cannot resist high temperature. (It may cause an injury, burn or fire).
• Near a wall or furniture. (It may cause a discoloration or deformation).

- Do not expose the power plug to steam and do not let water spill on the connector of the power plug.

- Do not expose the power plug to steam when it is plugged in. (It may cause a fi re caused by short circuit). When using a cabinet with sliding table, use the appliance where the power plug cannot be exposed to steam.

■ Be sure to hold the instrument plug or the power plug when unplugging. Do not pull the power cord.

(Otherwise it may cause an electric shock or fire caused by short circuit).

■ Do not use the cord set (for instrument plug and power plug) that is not specified for use with this appliance. Also do not transfer them.

(It may cause an electric shock, leakage, and fire).

■ Do not touch heating elements while the appliance is in use or after cooking.

Especially the cast heater. (It may cause a burn).

■ Do not touch the hook button while moving the appliance.

(It may cause the outer lid to open, resulting in a burn).

■ Be careful when opening the outer lid while cooking.

(It may cause a burn).

■ Unplug the power plug from the power outlet when the appliance is not in use.

(Otherwise it may cause an electric shock and fire caused by short circuit due to the insulation deterioration).

■ Heating element is subjected to residual heat after use. Please allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning it.

(Touching hot elements may cause a burn).

■ Do not use other pans than the one specified.

(It may cause a burn and injury due to overheat or malfunction).

Precaution for Use

Please put in correct amount of rice and water and select functions correctly according to the operating instructions.

(So as to avoid overflow of rice water, half-cooked rice or scorched rice).

Do not put ingredients to be cooked directly into the appliance in which no inner pan is placed.

Do not cook without inner pan.

(So as to prevent any impurities from causing failure).

Avoid using the appliance under direct sunlight.

(So as to avoid color change).

Do not let water spill on the power plug of the power cord set. (This may result in electric shock).

Before using the appliance, the anti-tarnish paper between the inner pan and the cast heater should be removed.

(So as to avoid poor cooking or fire).

Do not cover the outer lid with cloth or other objects when the appliance is in use.

(So as to avoid deformation, color change of the outer lid or failure).

Do not scoop out rice with any metal object.

(So as to avoid scratching the inner pan coating and causing peeling of the coating).

Please always clean the foreign matters such as rice on the inner pan, cast heater and temperature

sensor.

Foreign matters

Cast heater

Temperature sensor

• Do not tilt or overturn the appliance.
  • Before cleaning, turn off the power switch and pull out the power plug.

When there is any overflow of rice water from the steam vent, pull out the power plug immediately to disconnect the power supply. Do not resume the use until the rice water on the power plug and the instrument plug is cleaned with a dry cloth.

The appliance is for household use only. Do not use it for any commercial or industrial purposes or any purposes other than cooking.

When power failure occurs during the operation of the appliance, the cooking result may be affected.

Parts Identifi cation

Display

graph LR
    A["Menu Select"] --> B["Timer Cooking Timer"]
    C["Keep Warm"] --> D["Timer"]
    B --> E["Sticky Rice"]
    B --> F["Steam"]
    B --> G["Porridge"]
    B --> H["Soup/Slow Cook"]
    D --> I["Quick Cook"]
    D --> J["Brown Rice"]
    E --> K["Start"]
    F --> L["Off"]

Press this button to: 1. Select a cooking function.

1. Enter Keep Warm mode.
2. Preset timer.
3. Start setting cooking timer.
4. Cancel the operation.
5. Start cooking.

Parts Identifi cation

Inner lid Inner pan Outer lid Hook button Control panel display Cord set Instrument plug Power cord Power plug Panasonic Handle Cast heater Upper frame

Accessories

Measuring cup (Approx. 180 mL)

Adjustable steam basket

Rice scoop Porridge scoop

Preparations

Measure rice with the measuring cup provided.

• The volume of the measuring cup is about 180 mL.
- For the maximum quantity of rice to be cooked at once, refer to specifications in Page 17.

Correct

The cooking result may be affected

2 Wash the rice till the water turns relatively clear.

① Wash the rice quickly with plenty of water and stirring the rice lightly to wash it while changing water.
② Repeat it for several times (wash the rice → pour out water), till the water turns relatively clear.

①

②

ATTENTION

• In order to avoid scratching the non-stick coating on the inner pan surface, do not wash rice in the inner pan.
• Wash the rice thoroughly. Otherwise, rice crust may appear and the residual rice bran may affect the taste of the rice.

2 Add the washed rice or other ingredients into the inner pan.

- Use water line on the inner pan to measure cooking quantity as follows :

Function Water Line

White Rice White Rice

Jasmine Jasmine Rice

Multi Grain Multi Grain

Quinoa Refer to Page 9

Quick Cook White Rice

Brown Rice Brown Rice

Sticky Rice Sticky Rice

Soup / Slow Cook White Rice

Porridge Porridge

• In the Soup / Slow Cook function, the total amount of ingredients and water shall not exceed the maximum water line for "White Rice".
• Dry the outside surface of the inner pan. If it is wet, it may cause noise while cooking. Any foreign matters between the inner pan and the cast heater may damage the unit.
• Please make sure that the inner pan is on leveled surface.
• Please measure water by aligning water line left side and right side.
• If rice is too hard or too soft, please adjust water amount according to your personal taste.

When the rice quantity is 5 measuring cups, wash the rice and put into the inner pan, then add water into the inner pan till the water surface reaches scale "5" at water line of "White Rice". White Rice 10 8 6 4 2 white Rice 10 8 6 4 2 white Rice

SR-ZE185

Preparations

Put the inner pan into the body and close the outer lid.

① In order to closely attach the bottom of inner pan to the cast heater, please rotate the inner pan along the direction indicated by the arrow 2 or 3 times.
② Please check whether the inner lid is properly set. (Refer to Page 14)
③ Close the outer lid until it clicks.

Illustration showing three-step cooking process: opening, pressing down, and adding to a rice cooker.

5 Connect the plugs.

① Please insert the instrument plug into the body first.
② Connect the power plug. Make sure that both plugs are tightly connected.

① Body Instrument plug ② Power plug Outlet

ATTENTION

* The table on the right shows the maximum allowable amount of white rice that can be cooked while steaming food in the adjustable steam basket.
* Reasonable time interval is recommended between subsequent cooking to ensure cooking result is normal.
* There is possibility of starch, spill over through steam vent if cooking is done using hard water (ie: untreated water).

The maximum amount of rice (in measuring cups)

Height of the adjustable steam basket	Maximum amount of white rice
	SR-ZE185 SR-ZE105
Shallow	5	2
Deep 4 1

Functions

White Rice, Jasmine, Multi Grain, Quick Cook, Brown Rice or Sticky Rice

Menu Select

Timer Cooking Timer White Rice Jasmine Multi Grain Quinoa Sticky Rice Steam Porridge Soup/Slow Cook Quick Cook Brown Cook Rice Timer Cooking Timer

Start

Off

■ Important Information

• The amount of rice is specified in specifications. (Page 17)
- In the Quick Cook function, the rice may be harder or there may be rice crust (Quick Cook function can be used for white rice).
→ For better performance, please add some more water. → For better performance, please stir and loosen the rice immediately and keep the rice warm for a few minutes after the beep sound.
*For brown rice, it takes about 2 hours to complete cooking.

Operations

(Cooking with the White Rice, Jasmine, Multi Grain, Quick Cook, Brown Rice or Sticky Rice function).

1

Press 📄 button to point to White Rice, Jasmine, Multi Grain, Quick Cook, Brown Rice or Sticky Rice function.

- The indicator blinks.

2

Press 📄 button.

• The indicator lights up and the cooking starts.
- Before cooking is completed, the LCD display will show the remaining time in 1 minute decrement.

- If you want to preset the timer for White Rice, Jasmine, Multi Grain, Brown Rice or Sticky Rice, please refer to "Using the Timer" (Page 13).

The cooking is over

Stir and loosen the rice.

- When cooking is over, the electric rice cooker beeps and automatically switches to the Keep Warm function (The Start indicator turns off and the Indicator lights up automatically).

Keep Warm

• When the cooking is over, all functions will turn to Keep Warm function automatically. But some functions are not recommended to use with Keep Warm function.
  Please press off button to exit Keep Warm function.
• You can keep the rice warm for up to 5 hours, so as not to affect the taste or cause unpleasant smell.
• When in Keep Warm function, there may be some droplets at the edge of the inner pan.
• The rice taste may be affected if rice scoop is left in the electric rice cooker during Keep Warm function.

Menu	Keep Warm	The result after kept warm
White Rice	○	No problem.
Jasmine	○
Multi Grain	○
Quick Cook	○
Quinoa	×	Affects the taste or causes a strange smell.Flavor can be adversely affected.
Brown Rice	×
Sticky Rice	×
Porridge	×	It may become too thick.
Soup / Slow Cook	×	Affects the taste or causes a strange smell.
Steam	×

○ : Can be used, × : Not recommend for use

Functions Quinoa

1—Menu Select White Rice Jasmine Multi Grain Quinoa Timer Cooking Timer Sticky Rice Steam Porridge Soup/Slow Cook Quick Cook Brown Cook Rice ■ Start ■ Keep Warm ■ Timer Cooking Timer Off

■ Important Information

• The amount of quinoa is specified in specifications. (Page 17)
  • The amount of water for cooking is indicated below:

Quinoa(Measuring cup)	Water (Measuring cup)
	SR-ZE185 SR	SR-ZE105
1 cup 2 cups 2	cups
2 cups 4 cups -

Operations (Cooking with the Quinoa function).

1 Press Button to point to quinoa function.

• The indicator blinks.

2 Press button.

• The indicator lights up and cooking starts.
- Before cooking is completed, the LCD display will show the remaining time in 1 minute decrement.

The cooking is over

Press button.

- When cooking is over, the electric rice cooker beeps and automatically switches to the Keep Warm function (The Start indicator turns off and the Indicator lights up automatically). However, we do not recommend using the Keep Warm function as it may affect the taste. Press the button to exit the Keep Warm function and unplug the power plug.

Functions Porridge

graph TD
    A["Menu Select"] --> B["White Rice\nJasmine\nMulti Grain\nQuinoa"]
    B --> C["Quick\nCook"]
    C --> D["Brown\nRice"]
    D --> E["Sticky Rice\nSteam\nPorridge\nSoup/Slow Cook"]
    F["Start"] --> G["Off"]
    H["Keep Warm"] --> I["Timer"]
    I --> J["Cooking Timer"]

■ Important Information

• The amount of rice is specified in specifications. (Page 17)
• If using too much water, it may cause spill over through steam vent.
• In order to have thicker porridge you may reduce the water amount according to your personal taste.
• When the outer lid is opened during cooking, the amount of moisture condensation may be increased.

Operations (Cooking with the Porridge function).

1 Press □Button to point to Porridge function.

- The indicator blinks.

2 Press button.

• The indicator lights up and cooking starts.
- Before cooking is completed, the LCD display will show the remaining time in 1 minute decrement.

- If you want to preset the timer for Porridge, please refer to "Using the Timer" (Page 13).

The cooking is over

Press button.

- When cooking is over, the electric rice cooker beeps and automatically switches to the Keep Warm function (The Start indicator turns off and the indicator lights up automatically). However, we do not recommend using the Keep Warm function as it may become too thick. Press the button to exit the Keep Warm function and unplug the power plug.

Functions Steam

graph TD
    A["1 - Menu Select"] --> B["2 - Start"]
    B --> C["3 - Off"]
    D["■ Keep Warm"] --> E["■ Timer"]
    E --> F["■ Cooking Timer"]
    F --> G["■ Quick Cook"]
    G --> H["■ Sticky Rice"]
    H --> I["■ Steak Porridge"]
    I --> J["■ Soup/Slow Cook"]
    J --> K["■ Brown Rice"]
    K --> L["■ Cooking Timer"]

■ Important Information

• After boiling and complete evaporation of water, the electric rice cooker automatically switches off.
- If you want to abort steaming during cooking, press off button.
- When steaming food while cooking rice, it's recommended to use Jasmine, Multi Grain or White Rice function with maximum quantity as described on Page 7.
→ Do not open the outer lid while cooking. (Cooking result may not be satisfactory).
- Please do not block the hole of the inner lid with food.

Preparations

• Add the required amount of water.
• Place the adjustable steam basket into the inner pan as shown.
• Place foods to be steamed into the adjustable steam basket.
• Close the outer lid.

■ Correspondence between the amount of water and time of steaming

Cooking time	Amount of water
	SR-ZE185 SR-ZE105
Less than 10 minutes	1 measuring cup 1 measuring cup
10 ~ 30 minutes 2 m	measuring cups 2 measuring cups
30 ~ 60 minutes 4 m	measuring cups 3 measuring cups

Adjustable steam basket

Operations (Cooking with the Steam function).

1 Press button to point to Steam function.

- The Start indicator and 0_ blink (as the default cooking time for Steam function).

2 Press Cooking Timer button to set the cooking time as your desire.

• You can set the cooking time from 1 to 60 minutes (1 minute increment).
• Keeping the button pressed will make setting faster.

3 Press button.

• The Start indicator lights up and cooking starts.
- After water is boiled, the LCD display will show remaining time in 1 minute decrement.

The cooking is over

Press button.

- When cooking is over, the electric rice cooker beeps and automatically switches to the Keep Warm function (The Start indicator turns off and the Keep Warm indicator lights up automatically). However, we do not recommend using the Keep Warm function as it may affect the taste. Press the button to exit the Keep Warm function and unplug the power plug.

Functions Soup / Slow Cook

graph TD
    A["Menu Select"] --> B["White Rice\nJasmine\nMulti Grain\nQuinoa"]
    C["Keep Warm"] --> D["Timer"]
    B --> E["Cooking Timer"]
    D --> F["Cooking Timer"]
    E --> G["Quick\nCook"]
    F --> H["Brown\nRice"]
    G --> I["Sicky Rice\nSteam\nPorridge\nSoup/Slow Cook"]
    H --> J["Sticky Rice\nSteam\nPorridge\nSoup/Slow Cook"]
    K["Start"] --> L["Off"]

■ Important Information • The maximum amount of ingredients and liquid for Soup / Slow Cook cannot exceed the maximum water line for "White Rice".

Preparations

• Place all ingredients into the inner pan.
• Close the outer lid.

Operations (Cooking with the Soup / Slow Cook function).

1 Press 📋 button to point to Soup / Slow Cook function.

- The indicator and blink_h (as the default cooking time for Soup / Slow Cook function).

2 Press Button to set the cooking time as your desire.

- You can set the cooking time from 1 to 12 hours (30 minutes increment).

- Keeping the button pressed will make setting faster.

3 Press button.

• The Star indicator lights up and cooking starts.
- The LCD display will show remaining time in 30 minutes decrement and reduce to 1 minute decrement when cooking time is less than 1 hour.

The cooking is over

Press button.

- When cooking is over, the electric rice cooker beeps and automatically switches to the Keep Warm function (The Start indicator turns off and the Indicator lights up automatically). However, we do not recommend using the Keep Warm function as it may affect the taste. Press the button to exit the Keep Warm function and unplug the power plug.

Using the Timer

graph TD
    A["1-Menu Select"] --> B["2-White Rice\nJasmine\nMulti Grain\nClaypot"]
    B --> C["3-Start"]
    D["2-Keep Warm"] --> E["2-Cooking Timer"]
    E --> F["2-Off"]

The presetting time is desired time for eating.

• Time can be preset 13 hours in advance.

Example

If the timer is set for 2h, cooking will be completed at

2 hours.

* When the preset timing is less than the required timing for cooking, the electric rice cooker will start cooking as soon as button is pressed.

Operations

1 Press Menu Button to select function.

• Applicable functions for timer setting:

Function

White Rice Brown Rice

Jasmine Sticky Rice

Multi Grain Porridge

2 Press button to select the timer setting.

- The first time button is pressed, the previous timer setting will be displayed.

The time and the indicator blink.

• The timer will advance 30 minutes each time.
- Keeping the button pressed will make setting faster.

3 Press button.

• The Star indicator turns off and the indicator lights up.
- When cooking starts, the Timer indicator turns off and the indicator lights up.
- Timer setting can't be used in the following functions :

Function

Quinoa

Quick Cook

Steam

Soup / Slow Cook

Cleaning and maintenance

• Be sure to unplug and carry out these operations when the appliance is cooled down.
• Parts need to be cleaned after every use.
• Do not use cleaning objects such as benzine, thinners, cleansing powder or metal scrubbers.

Inner lid

■ Remove the inner lid Hold the two tabs, then pull them towards you.
■ Attach the inner lid ① Insert the protruding part into the locker on the outer lid in a tilted way. ② Press the tabs (both sides) inwards the outer lid side until the click sound is heard.

Protruding

Load and unload tabs of inner lid
- Wash with a diluted dishwashing detergent and sponge.

Inner pan

Wash with a diluted dishwashing detergent and sponge and wipe off the external surface of the pan. Do not use scouring pad.

Temperature sensor / Cast heater

If an object has become stuck to the temperature sensor / cast heater, slightly polish it off using fi ne sandpaper (of about # 600). Then wipe with a damp cloth.

Technical diagram of a rice cooker with labeled components and directional arrows indicating assembly or movement.

Body / Outer lid

Wipe with a damp cloth. - Do not use a dishwashing detergent.

Upper frame

Wipe with damp cloth.

Line drawing of a hand pressing down on a mechanical component (no text or symbols)

Do not pour water directly on the upper frame.

Accessories

Measuring cup Adjustable steam

basket

Rice scoop

Porridge scoop

- Wash with a diluted dishwashing detergent and sponge.

How to use adjustable steam basket / When the display shows as follows

How to use adjustable steam basket

■ Height adjustment

Put your thumb on the ring on the inner wall of the rotating part, lift and slightly turn it counterclockwise, and then release your finger. The height of the adjustable steam basket will increase. To restore the previous size, hold the bottom of the rotating part with your palm, slightly turn it clockwise, and lift it up to clip.

Fixed part
Rotating part

Disassembly

Firstly, restore the adjustable steam basket to the initial state (shallow), turn it over on the table, and then press down firmly on the rotating part up to clip. Fixed part and rotating part will detach.

Assembly

Direct the protrusion on the edge of the rotating part towards the groove on the inner wall of the fixed part, and then press with force on the bottom of the rotating part up to clip.

groove

When the display shows as follows

Display Problems and troubleshooting
U14	Following continuous 96 hoursKeep Warmfunction, the power supply will automatically cut off. Pressbutton to resolve the error.
H01 H02H05	Contact the authorized service center for repair.

Troubleshooting

Please check the following items

Rice Cooking

Details	Cooking problems					Keep Warm problems			No power	Strange sound occurs
	Too hard	Undercooked	Too soft	Water overflow	Burnt rice at bottom of inner pan	Color change	Bad smell	Too dry
Wrong rice and water proportion.	●	●	●	●	●		●		Pull out plug and check the socket.	Sound occurs because of water that has stuck to inner pan.
Inadequate washing of rice.				●	●	●	●
Foreign matters between inner pan and cast heater.	●	●	●		●
Cooking with a lot of oil.	●	●		●	●	●
The rice has been warmed more than 5 hours.						●	●	●
The outer lid is not securely closed.	●		●		●	●	●
The inner pan is not adequately washed.					●		●
The power cord is not connected to the socket securely.		●					●

Specifications

Model No.		SR-ZE185 SR-ZE105
Power Source 120 V ~ 60 Hz
Power Consumption	In the Cooking Function 750 W
	In the Keep Warm Function 60.0 W 54.1 W
Capacity	White Rice 2 - 10 cups 1 - 5.5 cups
	Jasmine 2 - 10 cups 1 - 5.5 cups
	Multi Grain 2 - 8 cups 1 - 4 cups
	Quinoa 1 - 2 cups 1 cup
	Quick Cook 2 - 10 cups 1 - 5.5 cups
	Brown Rice 2 - 6 cups 1 - 3 cups
	Sticky Rice 3 - 6 cups 1 - 3 cups
	Porridge	0.5 - 2 cups	0.5 - 1 cup
	Soup / Slow Cook	3.2 L	1.8 L
Dimensions (Width x Length x Height) (approx.)		261 x 385 x 241 mm	261 x 385 x 201 mm
Weight (approx.)		3.4 kg	3.1 kg
Keep Warm		5 hours

- For power cord replacement and product repair, please contact Panasonic authorized service center.

- The design and specifications are subjected to change without prior notice.

Function	Cooking time (approximate) *1
White Rice	40 min
Jasmine	35 min
Multi Grain	45 min
Quinoa	35 min
Quick Cook^*2	15 min
Brown Rice	120 min
Sticky Rice	40 min
Porridge	60 min

*1 Cooking time may vary depending on supply voltage, room temperature, kind of rice, cooking quantity, water quantity and water temperature.
*2 Rice cooked (white rice at minimum cooking quantity) within 15 minutes. (Under Panasonic test method)

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主機/外蓋

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請勿將水直接倒在邊框上。

配件

量杯 可調節式蒸籠 飯勺

稀飯勺

- 使用稀释的餐具洗涤剂和海綿清洗。

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White Rice 10 8 6 4 2 White Rice 10 8 6 4 2 Brown Rice Brown Rice Brown Rice

SR-ZE185

Preparaciones

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Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3

PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY

EXCHANGE PROGRAM

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.

Electric Rice Cooker	One (1) year
Hot Water Dispenser	One (1) year
Automatic Bread Maker	One (1) year
Multi Cooker	One (1) year
Toaster Oven	One (1) year
Breakfast series (Coffee maker, Toaster, Kettle)	One (1) year
Hand Blender	One (1) year

This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold "as is", and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand, humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than a Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. This list of items is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.)

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For product information and operation assistance, please visit our Support page: www.panasonic.ca/english/support

For defective product exchange within the warranty period, please contact the original dealer.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770, Ambler Drive, Mississauga (Ontario) L4W 2T3

PRODUIT PANASONIC - GARANTIE LIMITÉE

PROGRAMME DE REMPLACEMENT

Limited Warranty (ONLY FOR U.S.A.)

Panasonic Products Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage (For USA Only)

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as "the warrantor") will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase ("warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.

Product or Part Name Labor	Parts
		.ry
Large Capacity Rice Cookers (SR-42 series)	6 Months	6 Months

During the "Labor" warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the "Parts" warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.

This warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold "as is".

Mail-In Service – Online or Telephone Repair Request

Online Repair Request

To submit a new repair request, and for quick repair status visit our Web Site at: http://shop.panasonic.com/support

When shipping the unit, carefully pack and send it prepaid in the original (or supplied) carton. Include a letter detailing the complaint along with the bill of sales and provide a daytime phone number where you can be reached. A valid registered receipt is required under the Limited Warranty. When shipping Lithium Ion batteries please visit our web site at http://shop.panasonic.com/support as Panasonic is committed to providing the most up to date information.

IF REPAIR IS NEEDED DURING THE WARRANTY PERIOD, THE PURCHASER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH A SALES RECEIPT/PROOF OF PURCHASE INDICATING DATE OF PURCHASE, AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE. CUSTOMER WILL BE CHARGED FOR THE REPAIR OF ANY UNIT RECEIVED WITHOUT SUCH PROOF OF PURCHASE.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER glass, plastic parts, temperature probes (if included) and normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, maladjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a factory service center or other authorized servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE".

THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but for illustration only.)

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to:

Consumer Affairs Department

.ry 1 secnailp@Pandonic Corporation of North America

661 Independence Pkwy

Chesapeake, VA 23320

PARTS AND SERVICE, WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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