Panasonic Electric Rice Cooker / Steamer Instructions

: June 7, 2024
: Panasonic

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions
Precautions for Use
PARTS IDENTIFICATION
How to Use (Rice Cooking)
How to Use (Steaming Food: Using the
AFTER USE
TROUBLESHOOTING
SPECIFICATIONS
References
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Panasonic Electric Rice Cooker / Steamer Instructions

Safety Precautions

(Make sure to follow these instructions)

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

The following indications indicate the degree of damage caused by incorrect operation.
WARNING Indicates serious injury or death.
CAUTION Indicates risk of injury or property damage.
The Symbols are classified and explained as follow.
This symbol indicates prohibition.
This symbol indicates requirement that must be followed.

WARNING
The prevent an electric shock or fire caused by a short circuit, burning/ injury or smoke.

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.
Do not insert metal objects or any other foreign objects in the exhaust outlets or any other portion of the appliance. Especially clip or wire.
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 or bundling the cord.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not immerse the appliance in water or splash it with water.
- Once the appliance having problem, it must be returned to the Panasonic authorized Service Center.
Do not plug or unplug the Power Plug with wet hands.
Do not get your face close to the Steam Cap or touch it with your hand. Keep the Steam Cap out of reach of small children.
Do not modify, disassemble or repair this appliance.
- Please contact the Panasonic authorized Service Centre for repairing.
Do not expose the Power Plug to steam and do not on the Power Plug or the Instrument Plug.
- Do not expose the Power Plug to steam when it is plugged. When using a cabinet with sliding table, use the appliance where the Power Plug cannot be exposed to steam.
Do not use the $PSE 4FU not specified for use with this appliance or using the $PSE 4FU provided with this appliance for any other device.
Do not exceed the outlet voltage or use an alternate current other than that specified on the appliance.
- Make sure the voltage supplied to the appliance is the same as your local supply.
- Plugging other devices into the same outlet may cause over-heating.
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.
This appliance should be serviced by the Panasonic authorised Service Centre and only genuine parts should be used. If not, may cause fire or result in improper operation.
Insert the Power Plug and the Instrument Plug firmly. (Otherwise it may cause an electric shock or fire caused by the heat that may generate around the Power Plug or the Instrument Plug.)
- Do not use a broken Power Plug or a loose power outlet.
Clean the Power Plug regularity (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.
The Instrument Plug must be removed before the appliance is cleaned and must be dried before the appliance is used again.
Discontinue using the appliance immediately and unplug the Power Cord in cases of abnormal situations or breaking down. Examples of abnormal situations or breaking down:
- The Power Cord and the Power Plug become abnormally hot.
- The Cord Set is damaged or power failure occurs when touched.
- The main Body is deformed or abnormally hot.
- The appliance 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 an authorized Service Centre for immediate inspection and repair.
Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these instructions.
- Panasonic will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject to improper use, or failure to comply with these

CAUTION
To prevent an electric shock or fire caused by a short circuit, burning, Injury or smoke.

Do not use the appliance in the following places.
- In an area where it may be splashed with water or near a heat source.
- An unstable surface or carpet, electric carpet, table cloths (ethylene plastic) or other object that cannot resist high temperature.
- Near a wall or furniture. (It may cause a discoloration or deformation.)
- At the place that children can reach.
Do not use the Inner Pan directly on open flame.
Do not press on the Hook Button when the appliance is being carried or moved.
(It may cause the Outer Lid to open or resulting in a bum.)
Do not use other pans than the one specified.
(It may cause a burn or injury due to overheat or malfunction.)
Do not touch heating elements while the appliance is in use or after cooking. Especially the Cast Heater, Inner Lid and the Inner Pan.
Do not tilt the appliance or place it upside down with its Power Plug connected. As it may cause damage.
- When tilt or placing the appliance upside down, must make sure to disconnect the Power Plug.
Be sure to hold the Power Plug or the Instrument Plug when unplugging. Do not pull the Power Cord.
Unplug the Power Plug from the power outlet when the appliance is not in use.
(Otherwise it may cause an electric shock or fire caused by short circuit due to the insulation deterioration.)
Be careful when opening the Outer Lid while cooking.
Heating element is subjected to residual heat after use. Please allow the appliance to cool down before touching or cleaning it.
Ensure to clean the surfaces in contact with food after use. See page EN8 “After Use”. EN3
This product is intended for household use only.

Precautions for Use

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.)
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 the Inner Pan.
(So as to prevent any impurities from causing failure.)
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.)
Avoid using the appliance under direct sunlight.
(So as to avoid color change.)
When power failure occurs during the operation of the appliance, the cooking result may be affected.
When there is any overflow of rice water from the Steam Cap, 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.
Please always clean the foreign materials such as rice on the Inner Pan, Cast Heater and Temperature Sensor.
(So as to avoid malfunction.)
- Before cleaning, turn off the power switch and pull out the Power Plug.
To avoid scratches on the Inner Pan surface, ingredients such as crabs and cockles are not recommended.
(So as to avoid scratching the Inner Pan coating and causing peeling of the coating.)
Do not press down the Switch continuously by force or use any object to hold it from popping up.
The coated surface of the Inner Pan will gradually wear away, so use with care.
- Do not use the Inner Pan as mixing utility.
- Avoid using sharp utensil or soaking dishes inside the Inner Pan.
- Do not leave the Rice Scoop or any other objects inside the Inner Pan.
Do not tap or rub the inner surface of the Inner Pan. Clean only with a sponge. Do not use scouring pad.
Do not apply force to the center of the Inner Pan. (So as to avoid damaging the pan.)

PARTS IDENTIFICATION

Accessories

Measuring Cup (Approx. 180 mL) (1 pc)
Rice Scoop (1 pc)
Steam Basket (1 pc)

How to Use (Rice Cooking)

Measure rice with the Measuring Cup provided. **Refer to the Specifications table on page EN9.

Correct

Incorrect**

Rinse the rice.
- Rinse the rice in a separate bowl until water is relatively clear.
- Do not rinse the rice in the provided Inner Pan as non-stick coating may be damaged.
- Pour the washed rice into the Inner Pan
Pour in the desired amount of water.
Example: To cook 4 cups of rice. Add the water to the line marked “4” on the side of the Inner Pan.
- Set the Inner Pan on a flat surface when adding the water.
- Add the desired amount of water following the scale marked on the Inner Pan.
- Hot water is not recommended for cooking as it may result in soggy rice. The water level indicator of the Inner Pan is for reference. Adjust the amount of water to your personal taste. Level the rice evenly after water adjustment is completed.
- Soak rice in water at least for 30 minutes for better rice cooking.
- Water may overflow through the Steam Cap if water usage does not follow the recommended water level.
Put the Inner Pan into the Body.
- If the outer surface of the Inner Pan is wet, it may cause a cracking noise when the appliance heats up. This may damage the appliance, so make sure that it is in dry condition before use.
- Be sure that the Inner Pan is directly in contact with the Cast Heater.
- Improper contact between the Inner Pan and the Cast Heater may result in overflow or uncooked rice.
Close the Outer Lid, connect the Instrument Plug to the appliance socket then plug in to the Power Supply Outlet.
- Close the Outer Lid firmly. Please make sure that the Steam Cap and the Inner Lid is properly attached. (If it is not securely closed, cooking will be affected.)
- Make sure both are connected securely.
Press the Switch.
- Please ensure that the Switch is pressed and the “Cook” lamp lights up properly. (The rice will not be cooked in warm mode.)
- Do not open the Outer Lid or unplug the appliance while it is operating.
- Be aware of the hot steam comes out from the Steam Cap on top of the Outer Lid during cooking.
- If the Inner Pan is not placed in the Body, the Switch cannot be engaged when pressed down.
After the rice is cooked.
- The appliance will automatically switch to warm mode.
- Leave the rice warm for another 15 minutes without opening of the Outer Lid.
- Scoop and mix the rice well.
- Unplug the appliance when it is not in use.
- KEEP WARM
- When the cooking is over, the appliance will turn to warm mode automatically and “Warm” lamp lights up.
- You can keep the rice warm for up to 5 hours, so as not to affect the taste or cause unpleasant smell.
- After the rice has been cooked or warmed, scooped and mix the rice gently.
- Do not leave the Rice Scoop inside the Inner Pan.
- Do not use the appliance to warm other kinds of food. (It is for rice only.)
- Variations in the room temperature may cause the rice to discolor and lose its fresh smell.
- Do not warm cold rice.

How to Use (Steaming Food: Using the

Steam Basket)

Add 2 cups of water into the Inner Pan by using the Measuring Cup provided.
Set the Steam Basket into the Inner Pan and put the food in the Steam Basket.
- Do not put too much food as the Outer Lid may not be closed properly.
Put the Inner Pan into the Body.
- If the outer surface of the Inner Pan is wet, it may cause a cracking noice when the appliance heats up. This may damage the appliance, so make sure that it is in dry condition before use.
- Be sure that the Inner Pan is directly in contact with the Cast Heater.
- Improper contact between the Inner Pan and the Cast Heater may result in overflow or uncooked food.
Close the Outer Lid, connect the Instrument Plug to the appliance socket then plug in to the Power Supply Outlet.
- Close the Outer Lid firmly. Please make sure that the Steam Cap and the Inner Lid is properly attached. (If it is not securely closed, cooking will be affected.)
- Make sure both are connected securely
Press the Switch.

Press the Switch to start cooking. The “Cook” lamp lights up.
- Please ensure that the Switch is pressed and the “Cook” lamp lights up properly. (The food will not be cooked in warm mode.)
- Do not open the Outer Lid or unplug the appliance while it is operating.
- If the Inner Pan is not placed in the Body, the Switch cannot be engaged when pressed down.
Steaming period is done manually by checking the condition of the food from time to time.
- This appliance will automatically switch to warm mode when the water inside the Inner Pan become empty.
- Open the Outer Lid slowly as to avoid water dripping out from the Outer Lid.
When steaming is done, unplug the appliance and open the Outer Lid to take out the food.

Capacity

| Rice (Cups)|

Estimate cooking time

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1.8 L

|

5

| 18 minutes
1.0 L| 2|

16 minutes

  *  **NOTE:** The table shows the maximum allowable amount of rice that can be cooked while steaming with Steam Basket.
  * Wait until the food cools down and no steam is coming from the Steam Cap before opening the Outer Lid.
  * Then, check whether the food is cooked as desired.When rice is cooked while steaming food, do not open the Outer Lid until the rice is cooked. (It is better to
  * select the food that has a steaming time similar to the time for cooking rice.)

AFTER USE

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

After Use Diagram