ZOJIRUSHI EP-PFC20 Electric Skillet Hot Pot Instruction Manual

ZOJIRUSHI EP-PFC20 Electric Skillet Hot Pot

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Read all instructions thoroughly.BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

1. This appliance is not intended for deep frying foods.

2. Avoid touching hot surfaces under any circumstances. The handles and knobs are provided for your safety and protection.

3. To prevent hazardous operation or electric shock, do not immerse power cord, power plug, or product (except pans and lid) in water or other liquids.

4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool before adding or removing parts, and before cleaning the appliance. Make sure appliance is OFF when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

6. Do not use or operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner, unplug the appliance and return it to the nearest authorized service facility or dealer for examination, repair or adjustment.
   

7. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may be hazardous or may cause injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces and do not let the cord hang over the edge of tables or counters.

10. Do not place the appliance on or near a heated surface such as a gas or electric stove, or in a heated oven.

11. Always use extreme caution when moving appliances containing hot contents.

12. Always attach Plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.

13. Do not use the appliance for other than intended or specified purposes.

14. To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only the supplied pans.

15. The plug to the appliance should be attached first before plugging the cord into a wall outlet.

16. 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.

17. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

18. The appliances are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

19. The heating element surface is subject to residual heat after use

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

• A short detachable power-supply cord has been provided for your safety. To reduce risks from entanglement or tripping, a longer cord is not recommended.
• Extension cords should only be used if care is exercised.
• If using an extension cord: (1) the marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as high as the electrical rating of the appliance; (2) if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding 3-wire cord; and (3) the longer cord should not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally

WARNINGS

• Do not modify this product. Only a repair technician may disassemble or repair the product. Attempting to do so may cause fire, electric shock or injury. Make any repair inquiries to Zojirushi Customer Service
• Do not immerse in water or splash with water. Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock
• Do not immerse the plug receptacle of the Main Body or the Power Cord in liquid, or allow liquid to get on these parts. Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock
• Keep the Appliance Plug and the Power Plug away from your or anyone else’s mouth. Pay particular attention with infants. Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
• Keep any metal pieces such as pins, as well as other foreign particles away from the Appliance Plug.
• Failure to do so may cause electric shock, short circuit or fire.

Stop using immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms indicating a malfunction or breakdown. Continued use of the product may cause smoke, fire, electric shock or injury. <Examples of abnormalities /malfunctions>

• The Power Plug or Power Cord has become very hot.
• The Power Cord is deeply damaged or deformed.
• The electricity turns on and off when the Power Cord is touched or moved.
• There is a burning smell.
• You feel a tingle or slight electrical shock.
• The Operation Light does not turn on after the product has sufficiently cooled down, even when the Temperature Control Lever is set to a setting other than OFF.
• The Operation Light does not turn off, even after the Temperature Control Lever has been set to OFF. etc. If any of the above occurs, unplug the product immediately and contact Zojirushi Customer Service for check

Use only an electrical outlet rated at 15 amperes minimum, and do not plug other devices into the same outlet. Plugging other devices into the same outlet may cause the electrical outlet to overheat, resulting in fire. Insert the Power Plug completely and securely into the electrical outlet A loosely inserted Power Plug may cause electric shock, short circuit.

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 | Do not touch any parts that have become hot (aside from the Cover Knob, Handles or the Temperature

Control Lever) while using the product, or for a while after use.

Touching hot surfaces may cause burns.

| This appliance are not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.|
Unplug the Power Plug from the outlet when the product is not in use.

Leaving the Power Plug in an outlet may cause the insulation to become damaged, resulting in electric shock, short circuit or fire.

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 | Do not use the product to cook anything other than hot pot dishes, steamed and grilled/sauteed foods.

Do not use the lid of the product on other products.

Doing so may cause the glass to break.

Do not use in dangerous locations such as unstable places, on table coverings that are vulnerable to heat, near an open flame or flammable substances, or in slippery places.

Doing so may cause injury or fire.

Do not heat cans or jars of food directly.

Doing so may cause burns or injury as the can or jar may break.

Do not use the product near walls or furniture.

Steam or heat may damage, discolor or deform walls or furniture.

Do not use other Power Cords than the one provided. Do not use the Power Cord for other appliances.

Doing so may cause malfunction or fire.

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During preheating or cooking, move birds and small animals that may be sensitive to smoke or smells to other rooms, and open windows or turn on exhaust fans.

Always unplug the product by holding the Power Plug, not by pulling the Power Cord.

Pulling the Power Cord to unplug the product
may cause electric shock, short circuit or fire.

Please allow the product to cool down before cleaning.

Touching hot areas may cause burns.

(See p. 14 for the cleaning and maintenance of

If the Power Cord is damaged, it must be replaced by an appropriate cord or

assembly made available by the manufacturer or its service agent.

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PARTS NAMES

How to Use

1. Set the Deep Pan or Griddle Pan onto the Main Body
2. Turn the Temperature Control Lever to OFF and plug in the Power Cord.

• Be sure to wipe off all moisture between the Deep Pan, Griddle Pan and Heating Plate. (Moisture or water may decrease the product’s heating ability, or cause a malfunction.)
• Do not move the Deep Pan or Griddle Pan while they are resting on the Main Body. (Doing so may scratch the Heating Plate or the bottom of the Pans.)
• Securely set the Deep Pan or Griddle Pan on the Main Body, making sure they are not slanted.
• Be sure that the Power Plug is firmly inserted into the electrical

Cooking Tips

Precook hot pot dishes on a gas stovetop burner or cooker

• Adjust the flame of a gas stovetop burner or cooker so that it does not extend past the width of the bottom side of the  Deep Pan.(The Handles may burn or deform if the heat is too strong
• Do not use the Deep Pan directly on a gas stovetop burner or cooker when preparing menus other than hot pots (such as heating the Deep Pan while empty, grilling or sautéing). (Doing so may cause deformation or the nonstick coating to peel off or corrode.)
• To prevent burns, always use oven mitts when holding the Handles as they may become hot.
• Do not use the Deep Pan for steaming, grilling or sautéing foods.
• Do not heat the Deep Pan while empty over an open flame.

Be careful when removing the Lid

• Hot oil may sputter from the gap between the Lid and the Griddle Pan when grilling or sautéing
• Steam will come out from between the Lid and the Griddle Pan when steaming, grilling or sautéing

How to Cook

• To keep food warm, turn the Temperature Control Lever to KEEP WARM.
• You may hear some noise or small clicking sounds during use. This is normal and does not indicate a malfunction.
• The Operation Light will turn on and off during cooking. This indicates that the temperature is being controlled and does not indicate a malfunction.
• There may be some smoke or odor the first time the product is used, which is normal

Using the Deep Pan

1. Pour water or soup stock in the Deep Pan and cover the Lid.
2. Adjust the Temperature Control Lever to HIGH. (The Operation Light will turn on.)
3. When the water or soup stock reaches a boil, add ingredients and begin cooking

• Do not use the Deep Pan for grilling or sautein foods.
• Be careful not to add too many ingredients, water or other liquids like soup stock all at once, as the Deep Pan may overflow and the ingredients will spill out.
• Be sure to add water or other liquids like soup stock to both sides when cooking with the Deep Pan. If one side is empty while cooking, the nonstick coating may be damaged by the heat.

After Use

• Turn the Temperature Control Lever to OFF.
• Unplug the Power Plug and the Appliance Plug

Storing the Product
Store the Deep Pan and Griddle Pan separately without stacking them. Stacking them may damage or peel off the nonstick coating. It may also cause them to fall

Recipes

• Use caution when the Lid is on, as contents may boil over.
• If the soup stock level is low, add hot water or seasonings as appropriate.
• The photos show examples of how you can arrange the food

Using the Griddle Pan

Using the Deep Pan

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Be sure to clean thoroughly after every use.
• Leaving burnt foods on the Deep Pan and Griddle Pan may cause scorching, and will become difficult to remove.
• Be sure to unplug the Power Plug and allow the product to cool down before cleaning.
• Do not heat the Deep Pan over an open flame while empty. (Doing so may damage the nonstick coating
• Do not use the following:
• Detergents other than mild kitchen detergent, such as thinner and bleach. (Using these may cause discoloration, cracks, degradation or corrosion.)
• Polishing powder, nylon brushes, scrub brushes, anything made with metal, eraser pads, hard nylon sponges and abrasive cleaners. Doing so may cause corrosion.
• When using chemically treated cloths, do not rub too hard or leave them on the product for a long time as the surfaces of the product may be damaged by chemically reactions
• Do not use a dishwasher or dish-dryer. (Doing so may cause scratches, deformation or discoloration.

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Lid

Deep Pan Griddle Pan

| TWash using a mild kitchen detergent and soft sponge or similar item. ®Rinse and then wipe dry with a soft dry cloth.

· Clean the Lid, Deep Pan and Griddle Pan only after they have cooled.

· Do not place the Griddle Pan in cold water or other liquids to quickly cool it down while it is still hot.

(Doing so may cause the Griddle Pan to deform, resulting in malfunction.)

· Do not use the rough, scrubbing side of the sponge.

· When washing the Lid, thoroughly rinse with water to prevent detergent from remaining.

(Alkaline components in the detergent that remain may cause the finish of the Lid to become dull.)

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What to do if the Deep Pan and Groddle Pan become very dirty:
Wipe any residue off with a soft paper or cloth while the Deep Pan or Griddle Pan is still warm. (Use chopsticks or a similar utensil to avoid getting burned.)

®Remove the Deep Pan and the Griddle Pan from the Main Body, and apply lukewarm water and a mild kitchen detergent to the cooking surface. Leave for a while, and wash with a sponge.

®Rinse and then wipe dry with a soft dry cloth.

Heating Plate| Wipe away any residue with a warm, well-wrung soft cloth.

· When residue is firmly adhered, polish using sandpaper of about 400 grit.

· Do not splash it product with water or immerse it in water.

(Doing so may cause malfunction.)

Main Body| Wipe with a soft cloth soaked in water and wrung out tightly.
Power Cord (Appliance Plug • Power Plug)| Wipe with a soft dry cloth.

Troubleshooting Guide

The Deep Pan or Griddle Pan do not heat up

(does not turn on)

| The Power Plug might be disconnected.| Connect the Power Plug.
The food does not cook well.| Insufficient preheating.| Start cooking after preheating completes. (See pg.9)
Takes time to boil or does not boil| The Lid might not be on.| Water or other liquids will boil quicker with the Lid on.
 You may have added too much ingredients at once.| Add the ingredients little by little.
For hot pot dishes, it is convenient to boil them on a gas stovetop burner or cooker before cooking.
The Heating Plate may be dirty.| Perform “CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE”.
Food is scorched| The Deep Pan or Griddle Pan may be dirty.
`The Power Cord gets hot| Although the Power Cord may get hot when cooking, this is not abnormal. i

SPECIFICATIONS

16-7/8 (W) x 13-3/4 (D) x 9 (H)
When using the Griddle Pan: 13-3/4 (W) x 13-3/4 (D) x 7-1/4 (H)
( approx. cm )| When using the Deep Pan: 43 (W) x 35 (D) x 23 (H)
When using the Griddle Pan: 35 (W) x 35 (D) x 18.5 (H)
Weight| Approx. 14 lbs. (6.0 kg)
Temperature Control| KEEP WARM — HI

REPLACEMENT PARTS

• Replacement parts may be available for an additional charge. Please replace damaged parts only with new parts.
• When replacing parts, please record the model number and part name beforehand. Parts can be purchased through Zojirushi.com, by contacting Zojirushi Customer Service, or the store where you purchased the product. Zojirushi Customer Service 1-800-733-6270

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