MB-FS5023 - Rice cooker MIDEA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Rice Cooker
Brand	Midea
Model	MB-FS5023
Voltage	220-240V~
Frequency	50/60Hz
Power	760-905W
Capacity	1.8L
Functions	White Rice, Jasmine Rice, Quick Rice, Congee, Claypot, Steam, Keep Warm/Cancel, Timer/Reservation
Control Type	Electronic with touch buttons
Keep Warm Time	Up to 24 hours (recommended within 5 hours)
Timer Range	Up to 12 hours for reservation
Inner Pot Material	Non-stick coating
Steam Valve	Removable for cleaning
Water Level Lines	For White Rice, Congee, Steam
Safety Features	Overheat protection, auto shut-off, child safety lock (supervision required)
Cleaning	Wipe body with damp cloth; clean inner pot, steam valve, and lid hinge regularly
Warranty	Contact authorized Midea service center for repairs

Frequently Asked Questions - MB-FS5023 MIDEA

How do I set the timer for delayed cooking?

Press the TIMER button until the display flashes, then press again to adjust the desired hours (up to 12). Press START to begin. The cooking will finish exactly at the set time.

What is the correct water-to-rice ratio?

Use the water level lines inside the inner pot. For White Rice, add water to the corresponding scale line (e.g., line 2 for 2 cups). Adjust according to personal preference but do not exceed the highest line.

Why is my rice burnt or too hard?

Possible causes: incorrect water level, wrong function selected, or foreign matter on the heating plate. Ensure water is added to the correct line and select the appropriate function. Clean the heating plate if needed.

Can I cook porridge or soup in this rice cooker?

Yes, select the CONGEE function for porridge. Follow the porridge water level line. For soups, you may use the STEAM function with appropriate water.

How do I clean the rice cooker?

Unplug the cooker. Wipe the body with a damp cloth. Remove the steam valve and clean it. Clean the inner pot with mild detergent. Ensure the heating plate and lid hinge are free of debris. Dry all parts before reassembling.

What does the 'Keep Warm' function do?

After cooking, the cooker automatically switches to KEEP WARM, maintaining temperature above 65°C for up to 24 hours. For best taste, fluff the rice within 30 minutes and keep warm for no more than 5 hours.

Can I use the steamer basket to steam vegetables?

Yes. Add water to the steam water level line, place food in the steamer basket (or sugar-draining container), select STEAM function, and press START. Do not use the steamer alone on the heating plate.

What should I do if the rice cooker makes a strange noise?

A slight ticking or fizzing is normal. If there is abnormal noise, check if the inner pot is dry on the outside. Wipe it dry before use. If noise persists, contact customer service.

Is the rice cooker safe to use with a pacemaker?

Consult your medical provider and the pacemaker instructions. In general, keep a safe distance and ensure proper grounding to avoid interference.

What is the maximum rice capacity?

For White Rice, the maximum is 10 cups (measured with the provided cup). For Congee, the maximum rice amount is 1.5 cups. Do not exceed the highest water level line.

USER MANUAL MB-FS5023 MIDEA

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RICE COOKER

USER MANUAL

MB-FS5020

THANK YOU LETTER

Thank you for choosing Midea! Before using your new Midea product, please read this manual thoroughly to ensure that you know how to operate the features and functions that your new appliance offers in a safe way.

CONTENTS

THANK YOU LETTER 01

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 02

SPECIFICATIONS 08

PRODUCT OVERVIEW 09

QUICK START GUIDE 10

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 12

CARE AND CLEANING 18

TROUBLESHOOTING 19

TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS AND LEGAL STATEMENT 20

DATA PROTECTION NOTICE 21

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Intended Use

The following safety guidelines are intended to prevent unforeseen risks or damage from unsafe or incorrect operation of the appliance. Please check the packaging and appliance on arrival to make sure everything is intact to ensure safe operation. If you find any damage, please contact the retailer or dealer. Please note modifications or alterations to the appliance are not allowed for your safety concern. Unintended use may cause hazards and loss of warranty claims.

Explanation of Symbols

Danger

This symbol indicates that there are dangers to the life and health of persons due to extremely flammable gas.

Warning of electrical voltage

This symbol indicates that there is a danger to life and health of persons due to voltage.

Warning

The signal word indicates a hazard with a medium level of risk which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury.

Caution

The signal word indicates a hazard with a low degree of risk which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

Attention

The signal word indicates important information (e.g. damage to property), but not danger.

Observe instructions

This symbol indicates that a service technician should only operate and maintain this appliance in accordance with the operating instructions.

Read these operating instructions carefully and attentively before using/commissioning the unit and keep them in the immediate vicinity of the installation site or unit for later use!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Caution

• Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully.
• This electric cooker can only be heated with the original inner pot. For products with metal steamer, the steamer can not be used as a separate container to avoid overheating, plastic melting or even fire.
• Do not drop the inner pot, and do not use hard objects to hit against the inner pot to avoid deformation. A deformed inner pot must be replaced.
• To avoid high temperature burns, do not directly touch the inner pot and heating plate (coil plate) with your hands during operating or just after use.
• Improper repair or short-circuiting without permission of some important accessories including fuse may lead to protection failure of the appliance and cause overheating or fire.
• When the appliance is used by persons with cardiac pacemakers or implanted cochlearly, please consult the authorized medical personnel and refer to the instructions of the medical device provider.
• Any discrepancy between the picture and the product is subject to the real object.
• Before operation, check whether the cooking pot and steam valve are in place to avoid accident.
• During use, it is normal that the appliance slightly ticks or fizzes. Please do not panic.
• Please do not cook again immediately after cooking. You shall wait for more than 15 minutes after stopping so that the heating plate (coil plate) can cool down.

For products with hot water cooking function, please follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide; do not cook with hot water for products without hot water cooking function, otherwise the temperature judgement of the thermostat will be affected, resulting in poor cooking effect.

• Please clean and check the steam valve and movable cover regularly. Please also clean and check the countertop regularly where the product is placed.
• The altitude scope for the appliance to properly function is 0\~2000 m.
• In order to ensure the best result achieved, led when cooking more than 4 cups of rice, do not use steamer to steam food.
• Under indoor circumstance of insufficient grounding device, sensitive individuals may feel faradism. We recommend you to check whether grounding device is reliable, or never touch metal housing and inner cooking pot.
• Before using the rice cooker, please clear the water, rice and other foreign objects appears in between inner pot and heating coil to avoid overheating or in short circuit.
• Before using the electric cooker, it is necessary to wipe dry the exterior of the inner pot to avoid malfunction.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (includingchildren) 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.

Warning

• During operation, do not cover the steam valve with cloth, and placing the product near flammable materials is strictly prohibited. When using the product, keep it away from window curtains, drapes, door curtains or similar materials to prevent causing a fire.
• Do not use this pot to make food that is easy to block the vent, such as flaky food (such as laver and cabbage) or banded food (such as kelp) and fragmented food (such as corn grits), so as not to cause accidents or damage to rice cookers.
• During operation, do not place your hands or face close to the steam vent to avoid burns.
• Do not reform the appliance: only the maintenance personnel are allowed to disassemble or repair it in case of the fire, electric shock or injury.
• Do not use the appliance on any voltage except for 220V AC to avoid the risk of fire and electric shock. In case of power wire damage, do not use the appliance.
• Do not operate the appliance in the following ways to avoid fire risk and electric shock due to power line damage: Forcibly bend the power cord, keep it close to high-temperature objects, tie up the line or use it to carry weights.
• In case of power plug damage, do not use the appliance to avoid the risk of fire, electric shock and short circuit. If the power line is too short, user should use an extension socket for. Please do not use poor-quality socket.
• Do not pull the plug with wet hands to avoid electric shock and injury to persons.
• During operation, do not move or shake the appliance.

- Keep the appliance out of the reach of unsupervised children and babies to avoid dangerous accidents such as electric shock and burns.

- Do not put the appliance in unsteady, damp places or close to other fire and heat sources (e.g. stove). The optimum distance is 30 cm. Otherwise, damage or accident may happen to the appliance.

- Do not insert pin, iron wire or other articles into the steam vent at the bottom of the appliance to avoid electric shock and injury to persons.

- Don't immerse the appliance in water or drench with water.

- Independently use grounding socket with rated current of above 10 A. When used with Others electrical appliances, the socket will go wrong and lead to dangers such as fire disaster.

- Clean the dust and water on both ends of the power line and the socket of the appliance to avoid the risk of fire, electric shock and short circuit.

- When maintenance or parts replacement is necessary, please deliver the product to the authorized professional service centre for maintenance of Midea. To avoid hidden dangers caused by improper maintenance or improper selection of accessories.

- The plug should be thoroughly inserted into the socket to avoid the risk of fire, electric shock and short circuit.

- For type X connectors: If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced with a dedicated cord or with a dedicated component purchased from the manufacturer or maintenance department. For type Y connectors: In case of supply cord damage, the cord should be replaced by professionals of the Manufacturer, the Maintenance Department or similar departments.

• The appliance is for household use only.

- Do not use the appliance when connected to a timer or an independent remote control system.

- During the operation of the appliance, certain surface may become hot and cause high temperature. Please pay attention to these areas to avoid burns. Do not touch the hot plate and the product surface by hand.

SPECIFICATIONS

Product Model	MB-FS5020
Voltage	220-240V~
Frequency	50/60Hz
Power	760-905W
Capacity	1.8L

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Component Name

Parts List

NOTE

All the pictures in this manual are for explanation purpose only. Any discrepancy between the real object and the illustration in the drawing shall be subject to the real subject. Remove parts from the component before performing installation.

QUICK START GUIDE

Instructions For Use

Quick Start Guide

Reservation

For example: Make an appointment to finish cooking in 8 hours.

1 Prepare rice and water Place the rinsed rice into the inner pot and choose the appropriate water level according to the rice amount.

3 Set the timer for cooking completion Press the "TIMER" button, the Time Display flashes, and then press the button "TIMER" again to adjust the displayed reservation time.

8:00

2 Close the cover of the rice pot and select functions, such as "QUICKRICE".

QUICK RICE

4 Start cooking Press the "START" button, the cooking will be finished at the appointed time.

Gentle Reminder:

Display status refers to actual product.

5 Cancel cooking

Pressing the "KEEP WARM/CANCEL" button can cancel the selected cooking function.

Gentle Reminder:

1. The time displayed under pre-set timer mode is the length of time from the start to the completion of cooking;
2. The pre-set time is suggested not for more than 12 hours, otherwise the rice may smell bad;
3. The pre-set time of the selected cooking function's should not be less than the cooking time. For example, if the reservation time for “CONGEE” is less than 2 hours then cooking will started immediately because the cooking time is pre-set as 2 hours.

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Operation Part

Instructions for Use

Rice-water Ratio

1. Rice measuring method

1 measuring cup of rice can be cooked into 2 bowls of steamed rice, and the diameter of the bowl is about 11.5 cm.

2. Put in the rice and water

Take coking 2 cups of rice as an example, put the washed rice into the inner pot and add water to the corresponding scale line 2 (the water level line shall be subject to the actual object, and the function of Low-sugar Rice shall refer to the water level line in the sugar draining container to put in water).

QUICK RICE

1 Put the cleaned rice into the inner pot, and add water according to the water level.

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2 lose the lid of the rice cooker, press the "QUICK RICE" shortcut key, the rice cooker enters the cooking state.

Function Description

(For specific functions, please refer to the actual panel for selective reference)

WHITE RICE

1 Put the washed rice into the inner pot, refer to the rice-water ratio and inject the water according to the WHITE RICE and water level line, or increase or decrease the water quantity according to personal preference.

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2 Close the cover and select the "WHITE RICE" cooking function (subject to the actual panel).

NOTE

1. The water shall not exceed the highest scale line.
2. For example, the rice-water ratio for bean or cereal white rice can be adjusted according to the actual situation.

JASMINE RICE

1 Put the washed rice into the inner pot, refer to the rice-water ratio and inject the water according to the Jasmine Rice and water level line, or increase or decrease the water quantity according to personal preference.

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2 Close the cover and select the "JASMINE RICE" cooking function (subject to the actual panel).

NOTE

1. The water shall not exceed the highest scale line.

2. For example, the rice-water ratio for bean or cereal jasmine rice can be adjusted according to the actual situation.

QUICK RICE

1 Put the washed rice into the inner pot, refer to the rice-water ratio and inject the water according to the Quick Rice and water level line, or increase or decrease the water quantity according to personal preference.

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2 Close the cover and select the "QUICK RICE" cooking function (subject to the actual panel).

NOTE

1. The water shall not exceed the highest scale line.

2. For example, the rice-water ratio for bean or cereal quick rice can be adjusted according to the actual situation.

CONGEE

1 Put the washed rice into the inner pot, refer to the rice-water ratio and inject the water according to the congee and water level line, or increase or decrease the water quantity according to personal preference.

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2 Close the cover and select the "Congee" cooking function (subject to the actual panel).

NOTE

1. The water shall not exceed the highest scale line.
2. For example, the rice-water ratio for bean or cereal congee can be adjusted according to the actual situation.

CLAYPOT

1 Mix ingredients (such as spare ribs) and condiments (such as scallions, ginger, garlic, light soy sauce) evenly, and marinate for a little time according to personal taste.
3 Close the lid, press the MENU key, select "CLAYPOT" and start cooking.

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2 Put the measured rice into the inner pot, and add proper amount of peanut oil and 100 meters into the inner pot and mix well.
4 After about 40 minutes, a sound will sound (depending on the actual time) and the prepared ingredients will be added, close the lid and continue until finished cooking.

NOTE

1. The water shall not exceed the highest scale line.
2. For example, the rice-water ratio for bean or cereal claypot can be adjusted according to the actual situation.

STEAM

1 According to the cooking time, add water to the inner pot water level for steaming.

3 Press the "MENU" button to select the "STEAM" function, and press the "START" button to enter the cooking state.

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2 Put food ingredients in the steamer or sugar-draining container, then put the steamer or sugar-draining container into the pot.

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KEEP WARM/CANCEL

1 Press "KEEP WARM/CANCEL" button to enter warm-keeping mode.

2 It is recommended to loosen the rice within 30 minutes of keeping warm for better taste.

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Gentle Reminder:

1. After cooking, it will automatically trigger the heat preservation function;
2. During the process of warm keeping, the product will be heated to maintain the temperature above 65 degrees Celsius;
3. The product can keep warm for as long as 24-hours;
4. In order to maintain the food taste and appearance, the heat preservation time is suggested within 5 hours.

The Use of Water Level Lines

Rice: When adding water, for Essence Rice, Firewood Rice, Quick Rice, Mixed Rice, the water level line depends on the water level line scale of the rice.

	Maximum rice amount Minimum rice amountSpecification
MB-FS5020	10 2 cups

Porridge: Refer to the porridge water line when adding water. Cooking porridge, Quick Porridge.

	Maximum rice amount Minimum rice amountSpecification
MB-FS5020	1.5 cup 0.5 cup

Steam: When steaming, please add water according to the inner pot steaming Cooking water line, too much water will cause water overflowing when it is boiling, and too little water will cause the food to become undercooked.

CARE AND CLEANING

Make sure that the product is not powered on during cleaning and maintenance.

Cleaning The Cooker Body

1 Wipe the inner lid with a damp cloth; do not wash directly with water.

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Remove steam valve and clean

2 If there is water, rice grains, and debris in the water storage tank, electric heating plate, and lid hinge parts, all must be cleaned up.

3 Please clean and dry the bottom and sides of the inner pot.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

When you think the product has a malfunction, please check and confirm the following situations before taking it to service center.

Abnormal situation	Possible reasons Solutions
Too soft, too hard, too thick, too thin, not cooked, burnt rice, rice soup overflowing and insufficient boiling	Not add water according to the water level lineWrong selection of the functionThere is foreign matter on coil plateNo proper installation of the steam valveDeformation of inner pot	Add water according to the water level lineSelect the corresponding functionRemove foreign matters on the heating plate (coil plate) and cook againSteam valve is installed in placeContact customer replace the inner pot
Peculiar smell, discolouration and dry during heat preservation	The sealing ring and the edge of the inner pot are mixed with foreign mattersProduct air leakageToo long warm preservation time	Remove the foreign objectsContact customer service center to replace the sealing ringIt is recommended that the heat preservation shall be within 5 hours
Abnormal noise in the working process	Water on the inner pot has not been driedOn and off sound in the operation	Dry the water on the inner pot before usingNormal phenomenon

TRADEMARKS, COPYRIGHTS AND LEGAL STATEMENT

Midea logo, word marks, trade name, trade dress and all versions there of are valuable assets of Midea Group and/or its affiliates (“Midea”), to which Midea owns trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property rights, and all goodwill derived from using any part of an Midea trademark. Use of Midea trademark for commercial purposes without the prior written consent of Midea may constitute trademark infringement or unfair competition in violation of relevant laws.

This manual is created by Midea and Midea reserves all copyrights thereof. No entity or individual may use, duplicate, modify, distribute in whole or in part this manual, or bundle or sell with other products without the prior written consent of Midea.

All the described functions and instructions were up to date at the time of printing this manual. However, the actual product may vary due to improved functions and designs.

DATA PROTECTION NOTICE

For the provision of the services agreed with the customer,

we agree to comply without restriction with all stipulations of applicable data protection law, in line with agreed countries within which services to the customer will be delivered, as well as, where applicable, the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Generally, our data processing is to fulfil our obligation under contract with you and for product safety reasons, to safeguard your rights in connection with warranty and product registration questions. In some cases, but only if appropriate data protection is ensured, personal data might be transferred to recipients located outside of the European Economic Area.

Further information are provided on request. You can contact our Data Protection Officer via [e-mail]. To exercise your rights such as right to object your personal date being processed for direct marketing purposes, please contact us via [e-mail]. To find further information, please follow the QR Code.

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PERIUK NASI

MANUAL PENGGUNA

MB-FS5020

GAMBARAN KESELURUHAN PRODUK 09

PANDUAN MULA PANTAS 10

ARAHAN PENGENDALIAN 12

PENJAGAAN DAN PEMBERSIHAN 18

GAMBARAN KESELURUHAN PRODUK

Nama Komponen

Senarai Aksesori

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2 Tutup penutup dan pilih fungsi memasak "BUBUR" (tertakluk kepada panel sebenar).

NOTA

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KEKAL PANAS/BATAL

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Petua:

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电饭煲

用户手册

MB-FS5020

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注：

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注

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注

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注

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保温/取消

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温馨提示：

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取下蒸汽阀并清洁

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故障诊断

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