PowerPac PPRC312 Smart Multi Cooker Rice Instruction Manual

PowerPac PPRC312 Smart Multi Cooker Rice

Parts & Descriptions

This appliance possesses the following features: a removable power cable for convenience; large heating plate to accelerate the heating process; and a non- stick aluminium inner pot. Its safety features include automatically changing from cooking to keeping warm when the cooking time has expired. It is light, easy to handle, easy to operate, uses less electricity due to its high energy efficiency, and provides pots of fragrant rice, among other foods, for many years to come.

Accessories

Warnings

ATTENTION
Read this booklet carefully as it contains important instructions for safe installation, use and maintenance.
Important instructions to be kept for future reference.
The following basic precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances:

1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
   The Appliance

2. This appliance must be used only for the purpose it was expressly designed; any use NOT complying with the instructions contained in the manual is considered inappropriate and dangerous. The manufacturer is NOT responsible for possible damages caused by the inappropriate and/or unreasonable use.

3. The installation/assembly of the appliance will be made by the indications of the manufacturer. A wrong procedure may cause damages to persons, animals or objects, for which the manufacturer cannot be considered responsible.

4. Before use, check the integrity of the appliance and power cable. DO NOT operate the appliance when its housing is damaged. In case you are not sure, contact a qualified person. If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer/service agent or a qualified technician to avoid a shock hazard.

5. Before powering the appliance make sure the rating (voltage and frequency) corresponding to the grid and the socket is suitable for the plug of the appliance, and that the wall socket is properly grounded. This appliance is fitted with an earth wire for extra safety.

6. Avoid the use of adapters and/or extension cables; if their use is necessary, use only materials in compliance with the current safety regulations and whose marked electrical rating should be at least as high as the electrical rating of the appliance. To prevent overloading and blown fuses, ensure that no other high-powered appliance is plugged into the same socket.

7. The appliance must NOT be switched on using external timers and/or other remote control appliances which are not specified in this manual.

8. Only use original components & accessories provided by the manufacturer. Any non-original component or accessory NOT recommended by the manufacturer (including, but not limited to, Inner Pots, Lids or Steamers, made by other manufacturers or by the same manufacturer but for other models of the same capacity or otherwise) may cause injuries to persons or damage to the appliance. Doing so will void the warranty and may cause serious injury.

9. The packing materials (plastic bags, expanded polystyrene, etc.) must be kept out of the reach of children or disabled persons since they represent potential sources of danger.
   Location

10. This appliance is NOT suitable to be used or stored near heat sources (open flame, ovens, heaters, stoves, etc.) and/or in an explosive environment (in the presence of flammable substances such as gas, vapour, mist or dust, in atmospheric conditions when, after ignition, the combustion is spread in the air). Items containing these substances should never be placed in the appliance, and never be used to clean the appliance to avert the risk of fire or explosion.

11. The appliance should NOT be placed on a surface, or in the vicinity of objects which can be damaged by heat such as carpets, curtains, textiles or plastics. DO NOT locate multiple portable socket outlets or power supplies at the bottom or rear of the appliance. DO NOT use the appliance when placed in a closed cabinet. During operation, as heat is transferred away from the appliance, the surface that the appliance is placed upon as well as the surface immediately above or adjacent to it may become very hot. There should be at least 10 cm of free space from the back, left & right sides, and the top of the Lid. Never put things on top of the Lid. If the appliance is operated on wooden furniture, use a protective pad to prevent damage to delicate finishes.

12. Place the appliance at a proper distance from the objects or surrounding walls making sure that its functioning will NOT cause accidental damage. There should be at least 10 cm of free space from the back, left & right sides, and the top of the appliance. Never put things on top of the Lid.

13. Avoid placing the power cable (and extension cable, if used) on abrasive or sharp surfaces or in positions where it can be damaged easily. Avoid placing heavy objects on the cable. The cable must NOT be placed under carpets, or covered with throw rugs, runners or similar. Arrange the cable away from the high traffic area, and where it will NOT be tripped over. DO NOT pull or carry the appliance by the cable.

14. DO NOT use or store the appliance outdoors. Store and use the appliance only indoors, or in any case, protected from weather such as rain, direct radiation of the sun and dust.
    Operation

15. If you are using the appliance for the first time, you should:

    • Clean the Plate, Inner Pot and Steamer thoroughly with hot water & detergent with a non-abrasive sponge. DO NOT use metal scouring pads.
      Notice: you may use a dishwasher to clean the Inner Pot and Steamer.

    • Clean the inside and outside of the appliance with a damp cloth.

    • Place and use the appliance upright on a horizontal, stable, dry and heat-resistant surface. Damage to the appliance may occur if it is placed on an incline or decline.

    • Make sure to remove any label or protective sheet which may prevent its proper functioning.

    • (First use)

    • Press the Lid Button to release the Lock, and lift the Lid so that it comes to rest vertically above the Inner Pot.

    • Add water to reach about 80% of the height of the pot.

    • Holding the Lid, lower the Lid back into position with a “click”.

    • Attach the power cable to the appliance and then plug the power cable into the wall socket and switch it on. • The LED display shows “—” and the display shows “start”, indicating that the appliance has entered Standby mode. • Press the RICE button followed by the START button. The LED screen displays the cooking countdown time and heating commences. Once the water starts boiling, steam emits from the Vapour Hole. Press the CANCEL / KEEP WARM button, switch the wall switch off, and unplug the power cable from the wall socket, followed by the power cable from the appliance. • When the water has cooled down sufficiently, press the Lid Button, remove the Inner Pot carefully and discard the water. Replace the water and repeat one or two times. This will ensure that the Inner Pot is prepared and will also remove any smells from the manufacturing process.
      DO NOT

    • cover the appliance during functioning;

    • obstruct the total nor partially Lid;

    • insert objects or body parts inside the protection cover of the appliance;

    • push any button too forcefully;

    • add water over the “MAX” mark indicated;

    • maintain the rice for more than 12 hours in the appliance, even in the keep warm mode as bacteria may start to multiply and the rice will also lose its flavour;

    • switch the appliance on if the pot is dry – however, should the Inner Pot be found empty during operation, immediately unplug the power cable and add water to avoid dry-boil;

    • heat the Inner Pot by any other means, e.g. heating directly on a gas stove, as the pot can be deformed as a result;

    • leave the appliance unsupervised during operation.

    • During the period of operation, high-temperature steam may escape from the container. To avoid scalding:
      DO NOT

    • fill the pot with hot water;

    • fill water below 50% & beyond 80% of the maximum volume of the Inner Pot;

    • allow all of the water to be boiled away;

    • lift the Lid while heating & ensure that the Lid is tightly closed during heating;

    • use the appliance to heat oil or melt butter;

    • add food with its packaging (plastic wrapper, paper, foil, metal can, etc.) still attached without first removing the packaging;

    • place any container inside the appliance;

    • move the appliance whilst the appliance is in operation. Wait until cooking has completed, and the power turned off, then unplug the power cable from the wall socket. Only after making sure that the Lid is securely locked into the appliance, move the appliance by holding the Handle carefully;

    • touch any part of the appliance except the Lid Button, function buttons, Lid or Handle, during operation and just after switching the appliance off;

    • direct steam at any person or animal & one’s hands and face should be angled away from the Lid and Vapour Hole at all times.

16. DO NOT soak the appliance in water or other liquids, wash it under the tap, or let any liquid flow into the internal casing of the appliance to prevent electric shock. In case of an accidental fall in water, DO NOT try to take it out, but immediately unplug the power cable from the socket.

17. Switch the wall switch OFF before unplugging the appliance. Plug and unplug the power cable firmly holding it with dry hands. Always unplug the power cable to avoid overheating and if it is NOT used for a long period, before storing, assembling & disassembling, cleaning or performing any maintenance operation. Before storing, cleaning or performing any maintenance operation, leave to cool for at least 30 minutes.

18. In case of malfunction or anomaly during the functioning, such as smoke coming out of the appliance, switch the wall switch OFF and unplug the power cable from the wall socket. Check the cause of the anomaly, if possible, with the support of a qualified person.

19. This appliance is NOT intended for commercial use but to be used in households and similar applications, such as:

    • Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
    • By clients in hotels, motels, dormitories and other residential environments;
    • Bed and breakfast type environments.

20. This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall NOT play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall NOT be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Keep the appliance and its cable out of reach of children less than 8 years old.

21. Save these instructions.

How to use

To cook Rice

1. Measure the desired amount of rice with the measuring cup supplied with this appliance. Add this to a container such a large bowl or pot. One cup contains 180 ml (about 150 g) of rice.
2. Rinse the rice several times until the water in the container becomes relatively clear.
3. DO NOT rinse the rice using the Inner Pot supplied. If the pot is used for rinsing rice, the non-stick coating on the surface of the Inner Pot may be removed. The pot may even be dented and the bottom of the pot may become uneven.
4. Place and use the appliance on a dry, horizontal, stable and heat-resistant surface.
5. Press the Lid Button to release the Lock, lift the Lid so that it comes to rest vertically above the Inner Pot and remove the Inner Pot.
6. Place the rinsed rice into the Inner Pot and add water. Level the rice inside the Inner Pot and wipe the exterior of the Inner Pot dry. If the sides or bottom of the Inner Pot is wet, when water comes into contact with the Heating Plate, besides noises emanating from the appliance, it might lead to electrical malfunctions in the appliance. Place the Inner Pot onto the Outer pot, and ensure that contact between the bottom of the pot and the Heating Plate is evenly distributed. (Rotate the Inner Pot from side to side to achieve this).
7. Holding the Lid, lower the Lid back into position with a “click”. DO NOT open the Lid throughout the cooking operation.
8. Attach the power cable to the appliance and then plug the power cable into the wall socket and switch it on.
9. The LED display shows “—” and the display shows “start”, indicating that the appliance has entered Standby mode.
10. Press the RICE, BROWN RICE or PORRIDGE buttons; or the FUNC SELECT button if you wish to select MULTI-GRAIN PORRIDGE, MULTI-GRAIN RICE, REHEAT, BRAISE, YOGHURT, CAKE, STEAM or SOUP.
11. (optional: to delay heating, press the PRESET button and select the delay duration. It is advisable not to exceed 12 hours of delay to maintain the freshness of the food).
12. Press the START button. The LED screen displays the cooking countdown time and heating commences. The cooking duration for the various functions is shown.
    Function| Maximum Duration
    ---|---
    RICE| —
    BROWN RICE| —
    PORRIDGE| 1.5 hours
    MULTI-GRAIN PORRIDGE| 2 hours
    MULTI-GRAIN RICE| —
    REHEAT| 24 hours
    BRAISE| 20 mins
    YOGHURT| 8 hours
    CAKE| 45 mins
    STEAM| 30 mins
    SOUP| 1.5 hours

Note: If difficulties are encountered in pressing any of the buttons, DO NOT press the buttons more forcefully. This difficulty usually occurs when the Inner Pot is not fully inserted into the appliance, or when cooking has just been completed. Press the Lid Button to release the Lock, lift the Lid and ensure that the Inner Pot fully rests on the Heating Plate. Holding the Lid, lower the Lid back into position with a “click”.

13. During operation, pressing the CANCEL / KEEP WARM button will stop all heating. Press the CANCEL / KEEP WARM again to enter the keep warm state.

14. Once cooking is completed, the appliance enters the keep warm state. (Note: keep the rice warm after cooking and let it steam for 15 minutes. This will ensure that the rice is “fluffy”. After this, if possible, scoop the rice out immediately, or loosen the rice within 30 minutes to prevent the rice from caking.) However, DO NOT maintain the rice or any food for more than 12 hours in the appliance, even in the keep-warm state as bacteria may start to multiply and the rice will also lose its flavour. Press the CANCEL / KEEP WARM button if you wish to end all heating, switch the wall switch off, and unplug the power cable from the wall socket, followed by the power cable from the appliance.

15. Press the Lid Button to release the catch, and lift the Lid so that it comes to rest vertically above the Inner Pot. Scoop out the food from the Inner Pot by using the spoon provided.

16. To Cook Porridge
    When cooking porridge, ensure that the rice-to-water volume ratio is at 1:8. DO NOT leave the cooked porridge in a keep-warm state as the porridge will gradually become a paste.

17. To Cook Beans
    When boiling soybeans, broad beans or other beans, they should be fully soaked. Otherwise, there is a risk that they can be burnt

How to clean

1. Switch off the appliance and unplug the power cable from the wall socket when not in use and before filling, emptying and cleaning the appliance. Allow sufficient time for the appliance to cool.

2. Remove the Inner Pot from the body of the appliance. If some rice is still present, adding some warm soapy water to the Inner Pot and leaving it to stand for about 20 minutes might prove helpful in removing the rice later on.

3. Wash the Inner Pot using water & detergent with a non-abrasive sponge. Dry using a soft cloth and allow to air-dry.
   DO NOT use metal scouring pads as these will damage the non-stick coating on the surface of the Inner Pot.

4. Wipe the exterior of the appliance using a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Remove stubborn spots with a cloth moistened with mild liquid detergent. DO NOT use abrasive scouring pads or powders.

5. Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids, except for the Inner Pot, wash it under the tap, or let any liquid flow into the internal casing of the appliance to prevent electric shock.

6. The Heating Plate may occasionally have grains of rice or other organic materials stuck to its surface. If left there, contact between the bottom of the pot and the Heating Plate will NOT be evenly distributed. Use fine sandpaper and gently rub down the surface. Use a wet washcloth to remove any remaining food particles.

PROBLEM SOLVING

ENVIRONMENTAL TIP

This appliance, along with all other electronic appliances, should, when it is no longer capable of functioning, be disposed of with the least possible environmental damage according to the local regulations in your area. In most cases, you can discard the appliance at your local recycling centre.
DISPOSAL: Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
Risk of child or animal entrapment
Before you discard this appliance, please remove the Lid or lock the Lid tightly so that children or animals may not easily get trapped inside.

SPECIFICATION

WARRANTY

Warranty Conditions

1. This warranty provides against defective materials and manufacturing faults for two years from the date of purchase of the appliance covering the Motor only, subject to correct usage of the appliance. The warranty on the Compressor is 10 years subject to the same conditions as above.
2. This warranty also does not cover normal wear and tear, replacement of consumable materials and accessories, and the cost of maintenance of the appliance.
3. This warranty does not cover the repair or replacement of part/s damaged by misuse, accidents, negligence, alterations, or modifications in any way, or repairs done by any repair organisation without the prior consent of PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd.
4. Repair and service are to be performed at 5 Changi South Lane #03-01 Singapore 486045. A transport fee will be charged for personal doorstep service.
5. The original purchaser of the appliance must furnish proof of purchase to our Service Centre with the email or number as registered during the submission of the warranty when this appliance is sent for repair/service. Failure to do so may delay the receipt of said repair/service by the customer.
6. Under no circumstances whatsoever shall the serial number be erased, defaced or altered by the customer and/or his representatives, or the dealer and/or his agents. Failure to ensure this shall invalidate the warranty.
7. This warranty is deemed to be void if the defect is caused by the attack of household pests, fire, lightning, natural disasters, pollution, abnormal voltage or the usage of generators.
8. This warranty is valid in Singapore only.
9. This warranty will be honoured subject to the customer’s registration of the warranty inclusive of the original invoice or valid purchase receipt. Failure to present these documents will result in denial of service. However, if the customer still requests that the defective appliance be repaired, PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd may, at its discretion, repair the appliance but impose a labour charge, as well as the costs of the replacement parts, to be borne solely by the customer.
10. Please refer to the attached picture for the location of one of our appliance’s serial numbers, as an example.

Please complete the online registration warranty form available on our website. There is no further requirement to send us any hard copy as part of our efforts to save the environment.
In accordance with the terms and conditions of this limited warranty as stated above, PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd, at its expense shall provide free services for the appliance within the warranty period from its date of purchase from our Authorised dealers.

CONTACT

PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd

• sales@powerpac.com.sg
• www.powerpac.com.sg
• PowerPacSG
• @powerpacsg

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