ZOJIRUSHI NS-LGC05 Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer Instruction Manual

ZOJIRUSHI NS-LGC05 Micom Rice Cooker and Warmer

Specifications

• Model: NS-LGC05
• Brand: ZOJIRUSHI CORPORATION
• Type: Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer

Parts Names and Functions

Refer to the user manual for a detailed diagram of the parts and their functions.

Tips for Delicious Rice

1. Rinse the rice before cooking to remove excess starch.
2. Use the provided inner cooking pan for best results.
3. Follow the recommended water-to-rice ratio for different types of rice.

How to Set the Clock

1. Press the Clock button on the control panel.
2. Use the arrow buttons to set the hour and minutes.
3. Press Clock again to confirm the time.

Sound Signals and How to Change

1. To change sound signals, press and hold the Sound button until you hear a beep.
2. Use the arrow buttons to select your desired sound level.
3. Press Sound again to confirm.

Cooking Rice

1. Measure the desired amount of rice using the provided measuring cup.
2. Rinse the rice in the inner cooking pan and add water according to the rice type.
3. Close the lid securely and select the appropriate cooking mode.
4. Press Start to begin cooking.

FAQs

Q: Can I use this rice cooker for other purposes?
A: No, it is recommended to use the rice cooker only for cooking rice as specified in the user manual. Using it for other purposes may cause malfunction or damage.

Q: How do I clean the rice cooker?
A: Ensure the appliance is unplugged and cooled before cleaning. Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth and wash the inner cooking pan and accessories with mild soap and water. Do not immerse the entire unit in water.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

BAASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIAANCES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

1 Read all instructions thoroughly. 22 Avoid touching hot surfaces and do not close or clog the steam vent opening under any
circumstances. The handles and knobs are provided for your safety and protection.
33 To prevent hazardous operation or electric shock, do not immerse power cord, power plug, or rice cooker (except inner cooking pan) in water or other liquids.
4 Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
55 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.
80 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.
77 The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may be hazardous or may cause malfunction.
88 Do not use outdoors. 99 Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces and do not let the cord hang over the edge of
tables or counters.
10Q Do not place the appliance on or near a heated surface such as a gas or electric stove, or in a heated oven.
1111 Always use extreme caution when moving appliances containing hot contents or liquids. 12 Plug the cord into a household electrical outlet. To disconnect, turn the power control to OOFF,
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 inner cooking pan.

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. This appliance is supplied with a short power cord to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and a longer 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.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug was designed to fit into a polarized outlet in only one direction. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, do not attempt to force it or modify it in any way. Simply reverse the plug and insert. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.

Do not modify the Rice Cooker. Only a repair technician should disassemble or repair this unit.
Attempting to do so may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
Make any repair inquiries to Zojirushi Customer Service.

Do not place your hands or face near the Steam Vent.
Doing so may cause burns or scalding.
Take special precautions with children and infants.

Do not plug or unplug the Power Cord if your hands are wet.
Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.

Do not immerse the Rice Cooker in water or splash it with water. Do not pour water directly into the Rice Cooker.
Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock.

0 Do not put any metal objects such as pins or wires into the air vent or crevices located at the bottom

Bottom view of the product

of the Rice Cooker.

Doing so may cause electric shock or

malfunction, resulting in injury.

Do not allow children to use Air Vent the Rice Cooker unsupervised. Keep it out of the reach of infants.
Children are at risk of burns, electric shock or injury.
Do not open the Outer Lid or move the Rice Cooker during cooking.
Doing so may cause burns.
This Rice Cooker is for cooking rice and keeping rice warm only. DDoo not uussee for other thann intennddedd purposes. Alwways follooww thee Operatinngg Instruuctioonns, anndd never cook the folloowwing:
· Foods packaged in plastic bags. · Foods wrapped in parchment paper, aluminum foil,
plastic wrap, etc. or steaming dishes. Doing so may clog the steam exhaust route.
Do not use the Rice Cooker if the Power Plug or Power Cord is damaged or if the Power Plug is loosely inserted into the electrical outlet.
Doing so may cause electric shock, short circuit or fire.
Power Plug

0Do not damage the Power Cord. Do not bend, pull, twist, bundle or attempt to modify the Power Cord. Do not place it on or near high temperature surfaces or appliances, under heavy items or between objects. AA damaged Power Cord can cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use a power source other than 120V AC.
Use of any other power supply voltage may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not allow the Power Plug to come into contact with steam.
Allowing the Power Plug to come into contact with steam after inserting it into the electrical outlet may cause short circuit or fire. When using on a slide-out table or shelf, place the Rice Cooker in a position where the Power Plug does not come into contact with steam.

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Insert the Power Plug completely and securely into the electrical outlet. AA loosely inserted Power Plug may cause electric shock,
short circuit, smoke or fire.

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.
If the blades or surface of the Power Plug become soiled, wipe them clean.
A dirty Power Plug may cause fire.

Stop using immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms indicating a malfunction or breakdown.
Continued use of the Rice Cooker under these circumstances may cause smoke, fire, electric shock or injury. · The Power Cord or Power Plug has become very hot. · The Power Cord is damaged or the electricity turns on and
off when touched. · The body of the Rice Cooker is deformed or unusually hot. · Smoke is arising from the Rice Cooker or there is a burning
smell. · Some part of the Rice Cooker is cracked, loose or unstable., eetctc. .
If any of the above occurs, unplug the Rice Cooker immediately and contact the store where you purchased it or Zojirushi Customer Service for check-ups and/or repair.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons

(including children) with reduced physical,

sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of

Do not place or use the Rice Cooker on unstable surfaces or on surfaces that are vulnerable to heat.

Be. careful of st.e. am when opening the Outer Lid. Be careful not to ttoouucchh tthhee IInnnneerr Cooking Pan when loosening rice.
Touching hot surfaces may cause bums.

Be especially careful –_ .
with metal parts such
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Ilnnnneerr CCooookkiinngg PPaann aanndd HHeeaattiinngg PPllaattee.,
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Doing so may cause injury or fire.
Do not use the Rice Cooker on a slide-out table or shelf with insufficient load capacity.
Doing so may damage the slide-out table or shelf, causing the Rice Cooker to fall, resulting in injury or bums. The slide-out table or shelf should at least have a load capacity of 26 lIbs./12 kg.
Do not use the Rice Cooker on a surface where the air vent located at the bottom of the Rice Cooker can become blocked or covered {(such as on paper, cloth, carpet, plastic bag or aluminum sheet).

Doing so may cause breakdown or malfunction.
Unplug the Power Plug from the outlet when the Rice Cooker is not in use.
Leaving the Power Plug in an outlet may cause the insulation to become damaged, resulting in burns, injury, electric shock, short circuit or fire.
Please allow the Rice Cooker to cool down before cleaning.
Hot parts such as the Inner Lid, Inner Cooking Pan and

Doing so may cause electric shock, short circuit, or can

heating element may cause burns..

deform the Rice Cooker.

Always unplug the Rice Cooker by holding the

Do not use cookware other than the provided

Power Plug, not by pulling the Power Cord.

Inner Cooking Pan.

Pulling the Power Cord to unplug the Rice Cooker may

Doing so may cause the cookware to overheat or the Rice

cause electric shock, short circuit or fire.

Cooker to malfunction.

Always retract the Power Cord by pulling the

Do not use the Rice Cooker near walls or

Power Plug, not by pulling the Power Cord.
Being struck by the Power Plug may result in injury.

furniture. Allow enough room for steam to escape if using beneath shelving.

If the Power Cord or Power Plug is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its furniture or shelving.

service agent or similarly qualified persons to avoid hazards.

When you are finished, be sure to press the CANCEL button.
Removing the Inner Cooking Pan only will not turmn off the power.
Do not cover the Main Body, especially the Steam Vent, with a cloth or other objects.
Doing so may cause deformation and/or discoloration of the Main Body or Outer Lid.
Do not damage, drop or deform the Inner Cooking Pan.
A damaged Inner Cooking Pan may not cook properly.
Do not operate the Rice Cooker if rice or other matter is stuck on the inside of the Main Body, the outside surface of the Inner Cooking Pan, the Center Sensor or the Heating Plate.
Doing so may burn the rice or otherwise cause imperfect cooking.
Do not cook when the Inner Cooking Pan is empty.
Doing so may cause breakdown of the Rice Cooker.
Do not splash the Rice Cooker with water or place it on top of something wet.
Doing so may cause electric shock or breakdown.
Do not use the Rice Cooker in direct sunlight. I^…. Doing so may cause discoloration of the Rice Cooker.

Do not use the Rice Cooker where its steam may come into contact with other electrical appliances.
The steam may cause fire, malfunction, discoloration or deformation to other electrical appliances.
Do not tilt the Rice Cooker when carrying it.
Doing so may cause the contents to spill.

Cleann thee RRiccee Cooker andd thee surroundinng areaa beforee usinngg it.
This Rice Cooker is equipped with an air vent to improve function and performance, but if dust or insects enter the air vent, the Rice Cooker may malfunction. If the Rice Cooker malfunctions due to insects, etc. entering the air vent, there will be a charge for repairs.
This appliance is intended for household use and similar applications listed below:
· Staff (employee) kitchen area in shops, offices and other working environments.
· This appliance is not intended for use by many unspecified people for a long period of time.
TThhiss aappppliance mmuusst nnoot bbee uusseedd inn the foollowwinngg aareeaas:
· Farm houses. · By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments. · Bed and breakfast type environments.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.)

ABOUT THE INNER COOKING PAN

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Inner Surface (Nonstick Coating)
The Nonstick Coating can peel off if damaged. Please take special care to prevent damage and follow these precautions:

~ – – – Inner Surface
(No~nnsstiicckkCCooating)

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Outer Surface

,,…. – – – – – – – – – – – – –
· Remove foreign matters (such as stones) from the rice before cleaning.
·9 Do not use utensils such as whisks to clean the rice.
· Do not place a metallic strainer in the Inner Cooking Pan when cleaning ricce.
· Use the Inner Cooking Pan only for this Rice Cooker.

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· Do not pour vinegar into the Inner Cooking Pan

(when making sushi ricce).

· Do not use a metal ladle

(when serving porriiddgge,

etc.).

·0 Do not hit with the

Spatula or other utensils

(when serving, etc.).

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· Do not place spoons or bowls inside the Inner Cooking Pan.
· Do not place in a disshhwwasher or dish dryer.

· Do not use such items as thinner, benzine, abrasive cleaners, bleach, scrubbing brushes (nylon, metal, etc.), melamine sponges or sponges with a nylon surface.

e· cC1lean the Inner Cooking Pan immediately after using any

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seasonings.

· Only use soft materials such as a

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sponge when cleaning.

The Nonstick Coating may wear out with use. ·T h e Nonstick Coating may eventually discolor or peel off. This will not affect the cooking/Keep Warm performances or
sanitary properties, and is harmless to your health. · If concerned with the peeling of the Nonstick Coating or if the Inner Cooking Pan deforms, please replace it by
purchasing a new one. — pg. 20
· Heat may cause some discoloration, but this does not affect the cooking results. · The outer surface touches important sensitive sensors. Be careful not to allow it to get
dirty or damaged.

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PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

SSteeam Vent Cap – – – – – – – ~
· Be sure to firmly insert the Steam Vent Cap. ·T h e Steam Vent Cap will be very hot while cooking
and immediately afterward. Be very careful.
SSteeam Veenntt- ——————- ———————- –
· Steam arising from the vent is very hot while cooking. Please exercise caution.
SSteeam Vent Cap – – – – – – -Receeptacle

HOW TO CLOSE THE OUTER LID ~

Push down on the Outer Lid

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until you hear it

click shut.

·TThhee Outer Lid may open during cooking or Keep Warm mode if it is not closed securely.

Open Button – – – – – ·-
Press the Open Button to open the Outer Lid.

– Haandle
Use the Handle for carrying.

rCA;ibMotuit11thfefLMit1h@ium=MBaiMtte,r·y>·· A lithium battery is installed internally so that even if the Power Cord is unplugged, information such as the current time and Menu settings are saved. The lithium battery will , wear out with use. –+ pg.23
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open the Ouer Lid.

Power Cord
Press the Open Button to

(bottom front ol 1he Main Body)

How to Extend the Power Cord:
Hold the Power Plug and pull it out. (Do not pull it out beyond the red mark on the cord.)
How to Retract the Power Cord::
Hold the Power Plug and pull it out about an inch and let go to automatically retract.

CONTROL PANEL

· Press bbuttons down firnmnlyy.
e· The rraissed dot and daasshh((··, —)) inn thhe ccenter of the STAARRTT// REHEAT and CANCEL
bbuuttons and the Sound Signals are pprroovviidded for iinnddivvidduuals wwith vvissuual immppairmment.

Dissppllaayy- ————– —————————– ~
· Black lines that may appear on the LCD when wiped with a cloth are caused by static electricity and do not indicate a malfunction. Such lines disappear shortly.

This Display is an example only, and will not appear in actual use.

KEEPWWAARRMM –

button

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Use to restart the

Keep Warm mode.

—-+ pg.14

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TIMER button
Use when cooking rice using the Timer function. –+ pg.15
SSTARTT/RREEHHEEAAT button
Use to initiate the cooking or reheating process.

KEEEPPWWARM – lilght
MENU button
Use to set the menu you will be using. -*· pg. 10
CANCEL button – –
uUsse to cancel the selected setting or function in operation.

·__,,.~– S TA R T/RREEHHEEAATT llight
TIME SSEETTTTING button
· Use when adjusting the current time. —-+ ppgg-.99
· Use when setting the scheduled time for TIMER cooking.–+ pg.15

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PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Inner Lid Set Holder – – – – – – – – – -.
Use this holder for detaching and attaching the Inner Lid Set. · Be sure to reattach the Inner Lid Set after
every cleaning. –»+ pg.20
Inner Lid Knobs ———-iJei~~~
(Located at 2 positions: right & left edge)
Use to hold the Inner Lid Set when detaching or cleaning.

— – – – Lid Sensor
_…..,…—-tt– – – – Radiator Plate
– – — – – – – Steam Vent Gasket – – – – – – Steam Vent

Inner Lid Gasket – – – – ~

Spatula Holder Attachment
(Located at 2 positions: right & left edge)

Stand the Spatula in the Spatula Holder.

HHeeaattiinngg PPllaattee-— —-— – _ ___,
· Please remove the protective sheet placed between the Heating Plate and the Inner Cooking Pan before Initial use.

– – Center Sensor

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( How to attach the Spatula Holder: j)

( How to detach the Spatula Holder: )l

· Insert the Spatula HHolder hook into the Spatula HHolder Attachment opening.

· Push inn the direction of the arrow mmarks on the center of the side surface of the Spatula Holder
and pull up to detach.

Spatula Holder Attachment

1~’i!H-,t- Middle hook of _ the holder

ACCESSORIES Spatula

Spatula Holder

EJ Measuring Cup
(1 Cup == approx. 6.1 oz./approx. 180 ml)

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TIPS FOR DELICIOUS RICE

TIPS FOR COOKING DELICIOUS RICE

· iMeasure rice accurately
Be sure to use the Measuring Cup provided, as other measuring cups may differ. Level the rice off at the top of the cup to maintain accuracy.
e Clean rice quickly I Prepare a bowl to pool water I

l’ ©© Rinse riccee…..First, pour plenty of water into the Inner Cooking PPann froomm the bowwl and stir the riccee loosely 2-3 timmes (within 10 seconds) by

Wash by stirring the rice.

hand. Drain the water immediately afterwards. Repeat twice.

@© WWaash rice ….WWash by stirring the riccee by hand 30 times (about 15 seconds), pour plenty of water fromm the bowwl and stir the riccee loosely

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again. Drainn the water immediately. Repeat this washing

plenty of

‘1.

process 2-4 timmes.

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@ © Rinse riiccee….Lastly, pour plenty of water fromm the bowl and rinse the rice.

– Repeat twice.
(Complete steps C©D–©@ within 1O0 minutes.)

Warning!

Do not clean the rice or adjust the amount of water using hot water (95° F / 35°C or above). Doing so will cause the rice to be cooked improperly.

· iAdjust the amount of water accordingly

e.g.: When Cooking 2 Cups of White Rice

Type of RRice

White riccee with germm

Water Adjustment

NNormmal scale level

NNeww crop

Old crop

Reducee water slightly Addd a little water froomm the normmal level to the normmal level

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WHITE
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· If you add too much water, it may boil over through the Steam Vent.
· I Do not use strongly alkalized ionic water
Do not use alkalized ionic water that is over pH 9. Rice cooked with strongly alkalized ionic water may appear yellow or become too glutinous.
· ·SStitriraannddlolooosseennrirciceeimimmmeeddiaiatetelylyaaftfeterrccooookkiningg has completed

33 n
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BROWN 33 n

2:

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fldwate,to Add waterto water level
2 ffoor WWHHIITE/ MIXED

Doing so releases excess moisture, resulting in rice that is perfectly cooked with a fluffy texture. Loosen the rice within 10 minutes after cooking completes. Not loosening the rice may cause it to clump, become too glutinous or burn.

TIPS FOR USING THE KEEP WARM MODE

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· The rice may develop a foul odor or condensed moisture may fall on the rice, making it sticky, if the Keep Warm mode is cancelled or if left in an unplugged Rice Cooker.

· ·To prevent the rice from becoming dry or wet, · developing an odor or turning yellow, do not use the Keep Warm mode for the following:

· Keeping a small amount of rice warm for long hours.
· Keeping rice warm for more than 12 hours.
· Adding additional rice while keeping rice warm.
· Reheating cold rice. · Keeping steel cut oatmeal
warm.

· Keeping rice warm when it
contains additional ingredients
and seasonings (mixed rice, etc.). · Keeping foods other than rice
warm such as croquettes or
misoc soup. · Keeping ricee warmm with the
Spatula left inside the Rice Cooker.

When keeping a small amount of rice warm, gather the rice toward the center of the Inner Cooking Pan.

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HOW TO SET THE CLOCK

iIf the clock iIs iInaccurate, set the correct time as shown below. · The clock iIs displayed iIn 24 hours (military time).

e.g.: If the current time iIss 15:01 but displays 14:56..

Ad)usflng time

11 Set the Inner Cooking Pan and plug inn the Power Cord.

22 Press the Time Settting (~*~loorr l!) button to inittiiaate the Time Setting and adjust the clock to the current time.

The time display will start to blink.
f~ Ã’) button: Each press advances the time iInn 1-minute iIncrements.
lI,t!)J button: Each press moves the clock in reverse by 1 minute.

Time correction lscom leted

· Press and hold either button to quickly adjust inn 10-minute increments.
33 The time display will stop blinking after 3 seconds, indicating the Time Setting is completed.

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• Stops blinking

TIME SETTING

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· Although the clock is set before shipment from the factory, certain conditions such as room temperature may cause it to display an inaccurate time.
· If the clock is inaccurate, the cooking will not be completed at the time you set for the Timer. · The clock cannot be changed during Cooking, Reheating, Keep Warm or Timer Cooking.

SOUND SIGNALS AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM

This product includes a melody function that allows you to set a melody to inform you when certain actions occur, such
as when cooking starts, when Timer operation is finished, and when cooking completes. You can also switch the melody to a beep or to silent.

TTyyppeess oof SSoouunnd SSignals:: You can choose the Sound Signals from the following:

Types of Sound Signals

Melody:

^~~~~^aannd their meanings

Indication

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Thee default settinngg at thhee timme of shippmment froommthhee factory.

Cooking has begun:

“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”

Timer is set:

“Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”

Cookkiinngg/ Reheating has completed:

“Amaryllis”

Beep: Choosee this settinngg to channggee froomm a MMelody.

SIiilent: Choosee this settinngg to disable thee Soundd Signal.

beeps 5 times

a beep a beep

no sound

HHooww to cchhaannggee thee SSoouunndd SSiggnal:
17 Set the Inner Cooking Pan and plug
in the Power Cord.
~ 2 Hold the (timer) button for more than 3 seconds.

· You cannot change the Melody Signal for the initiation of Reheating.
· You cannot change the Sound Signal during Cooking, Reheating, Keep Warm or Timer Cooking.
· If you find it difficult to change/select the Sound Signal, please
start over from Step 11..

Each time the TiIMER button is held for more than 3 seconds, the Sound Signal will change.

CD Melody:
It wlNplay ‘Amaryllls’ when Iha

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® Beep:
It will beep 3 times when Iha sound aetllng Is competed.

—+ @ SIient: It will beep 1 time when the sound setting Is completed.

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3 The setting is completed when the desired Sound Signal is heard.

· The selected Sound Signal is stored even if the Rice Cooker is unplugged.

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COOKING RICE BASIC COOKING STEPS

· The initial menu setting at the time of shipment from the factory is WHITE / MIXED.

· Please wash the Inner Cooking Pan, Inner Lid Set, Steam Vent Cap and accessories before initial use. -*·pg..19-20

Measure the rice with the provided

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Measuring Cup.

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Overfill the Measuring Cup with rice, then level off.

(1 cup = approx. 66.11 oz./ approx. 180 mLl)

Clean the rice and adjust the amount of water.
(©DCClleeaan the rice. —+ See “”TTIIPPS FOR COOKING DELICIOUS RICE” on pg. 8.
®© OOnn a flat surface, pour water over the rice in the Inner Cooking Pan, filling to the water measure line that matches the number of cups of rice you are cooking and the menu setting. -*+· pg. 12
®© FFoor an accurate measurement, level the surface of the rice.
· TThhe rice may be cooked immediately after cleaning rice, as soaking is not required. Soaking the rice will soften the texture of the rice.

Place the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body, and attach the Inner Lid Set and Steam Vent Cap. Close the Outer Lidd, and plug in the Power Cord.
Be sure to wipe moisture and foreign matter off the outer surface of the Inner Cooking Pan, the inside of the Main Body, the Inner Lid Set, and the Steam Vent Cap.
· Make sure that the Inner Cooking Pan is inserted all the way in. · Close the Outer Lid slowly and firmly until you hear a “clicking” sound.
8 Select the desired Menu setting by pressing the (menu) button.

Each press of the button changes the position of the “” AA”” on the Display.

I WHITE RKIC:E/MIXXEED QUICK SUSHI IT IM E I
I · —-+

· Press and hold the button to quickly cycle through the

selections. It will stop when it reaches WHHIITTEE/ MIXED.

· Menu settings such as WHHIITTEE/ MIXED, BROWN,

GABA BROWN and LONG GRAIN WHITE will remain selected until you change the setting.

@ Press the

button.

The melody (beep) sounds, and cooking begins.
The STAARRTT// REHEAT light turns on, and the

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I ccoommppleetion.

CUT EAL
r–Turns on

Display shows the estimated time (in minutes)

until cooking completes.

· Make sure the Rice Cooker is not in Keep Warm mode, then press the STAARRTT// REHEAT button. If the Keep Warm light is on, the reheating process will staarrtt..-+ pg.16
· If you want to know the current time during the
cooking process, press ~i* lI or l(.!r,j! button and the
Display will switch.

· The time remaining until completion is for reference only. Actual time of cooking completion may vary depending on roomm or water temperature, voltage or water measurement.
· The Rice Cooker will make adjustments to the remaining time until cooking completion when it reaches the steaming process. The time until cooking completion may increase or decrease suddenly during this process.

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COOKING RICE BASIC COOKING STEPS

When the melody or beep to indicate cooking completion sounds, stir and

loosen the rice immediately to give the rice a deliciously fluffy texture.

When cooking completes, it will automatically switch to Keep Warm moddee..-*+ See “KEEPING RICE WARM” on pg.14.

The STAARRTT/ REHEAT light turns off, the KEEP WARM light turns on, and the length of time that the rice has been kept warm is displayed in hour(s).

Elapsed time ot the I Turn· off

When it switches to Keep Warm mode, immediately stir and loosen the rice. By stirring and loosening the rice and removing excess moisture, you prevent the rice from hardening, becoming sticky, or becoming burnt.

I .–+—- Keep Warm mode. – – + – – ~

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0

· Be careful not to burn yourself when stirring and loosening rice.

e· TThhe Inner Cooking Pan may spin when loosening the rice. Holding the Inner Cooking Pan with oven-miltts or a soft cloth will keep iIt from spinning while reducing damages to the outside bottom of the pan.
· Depending on cooking conditions, the bottom portion of the rice may become slightly browned.
· Depending on the heat convection while cooking, the surface of the finished rice may look uneven.
8 After use, press the (cance^ button, then unplug the Power Cord.

· Do not begin cleaning the Rice Cooker until the Main Body has cooled.
· Please do not handle the Power Cord while your hands are wet. (Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock.)
· Removing the Inner Cooking Pan only will not turn off the power. Make sure to press the CANCEL button.

1;j+Jijfja Be careful that the contents do not boil over. 1-HiTITSfr When cooking more than one pot of riccee consecutively,

or cQoQookiginpgg rijght after cancelling the Keep Warm mode,

When adding water to the STEEL CUT OATS

allow the Rice Cooker to cool for 30 minutes or longer.

Water Level, do not cook using Menu settings

,

If thhee MMainn BBoddyyannddthhee Outer LLidd aree hhoot, thhee riccee mmay not coookkwwell.

other than STEEL CUT OATMEAL. Using any other Menu setting may cause contents to boil over.
·TThhee STEEL CUT OATMEAL menu setting selection will not be saved. When cooking steel cut oatmeal, please select it each time.

1
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To cool the Main Body and Outer Lid quickly, please try the following:

· Fill thhe Inner Cookingg Pann withh coldd water andd pllaaccee it inn thhe Mainn BBody.

· OOppeennthheeOOuterrLLiidd, rreemmoovveethheeInnnner LLiiddSSeet annddalloowwthheeRRadiatoorrPPlaatteetooccooool. V____

I (I’ C NrO»TEP: )”i ^, IM UIb: J,

·*Y o uu can switch Sound Signals (melody, beep) for use with other alerts. _. See -“SOUND SIGNALS AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM” on pg.9.

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ESTIMATED COOKING TIME

W HITE RICE MIXED Q U IC KK SUSHI BROWN
GABA BROWN LONG GRAIN WHITE STEEL CUT OATMEAL

approx. 50 minutes – 11 hour approx. 53 minutes – 11 hour 1 minute
approx. 27 minutes – 39 minutes approx. 53 minutes – 11 hour
approx. 1 hour 32 minutes – 11 hour 38 minutes approx. 3 hours 28 minutes – 3 hours 35 minutes
approx. 53 minutes – 11 hour 4 minutes approx. 53 minutes – 59 minutes

e· TThhe above table is based on the testing conditions of 120 volts, a room temperature of 68°F (20°C), and water at a starting temperature of 64.4°F (18°C).
e· TThhe above lengths of time are measured from Cooking until the Keep Warm process. Actual times may vary depending on the voltage, room temperature, season, and the amount of water used.

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ili ;it3 3~(1~– CO0O0KlING RICE ·T;IPS TiO·GC·OiO·UKI!NUGlhVhAlRt·IOiU’~SiRICE:jMMENUS

WWhen cooking types of rice with assigned MMENU settings:

*· Capacity is mmeasured in the supplied rice mmeasuring cup, using raw rice.

IJMiHI 11111 iM:fM!@14ii!@Ji G Menus

Rice i I MenuSettingI

White Rice

ShorVt/
Medium Grain
White Rice

WHITE RICE /MIXED

WHITE /MIXED

Cooking Capacity
[cupa]’
0.5-3

. “‘”M=””‘””‘· MMerits/AAdvice
eoo””””‘ “””‘ Cooks white rice to a regular consistency.

Mixed Rice

ShorVt/
Medium Grain White Rice

WHITE RICE /MIXED

Quick Cooking

B MedSSiuhhmoorrVGt/rain

QUICK

White Rice

WHITE /MIXED
WHITE /MIXED

0.5-2

· Seasonings should be mixed with soup stock or water and then added to the rice. After adjusting the amount of water, stir thoroughly. If the seasonings are added directly to the rice or if not mixed properly, scorching or imperfect cooking may occur.
· The recommended amount of ingredients should be about 30-50% of the weight of the rice (mass).
· Chop ingredients into small pieces and place evenly on top of the rice (do not mix into the rice).

L~ : : _ J 0.5-3

· Cooks white rice faster. Please note that the rice texture may be slightly harder.
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Sushi Rice

iL,=:–_-_7J ShorVt/

Medium Grain White Rice

~~ SSUUSSHHII

~~ SSUUSSHHII

1-3

· Rice is firmer than when cooked using the L_·RWW-ic-hheii-ttisee-fiRR- rmiicc_eee_ssr-eethtt-ttaiinnngg–.w. -he_n_co_o_k_ed-us-in-g-th_e__J

ShorVt/

Brown Rice

Medium Grain Brown Rice

B BRROOWWNN

I

BBRROOWWNN

G-5- · If white rice is mixed with brown rice, it may

I

0.5-2

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GABA Brown Rice

ShorVt/
Medium Grain Brown Rice

GABA BROWN

I

BBRROOWWNN

I L~ :__J 0.5-2

· Activates brown rice for increased
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Long Grain White Rice
SSteeeel CCuut OOaatmmeal

Long Grain White Rice
Steel Cut Oatmeal

LLOONNWGGHGGITRREAAIINN SSTTEEEELL CCUUTT
OATMEAL

LLOONNGG GGRRAAIINN SSTTEEOOEEAALLTTSSCCUUTT

[:J0..55-3 -3

· Depending on the rice brand, it may be slightly harder than normal. -+* ppgg.2211
· When cooking Mixed Rice with long grain

B 00..55–11.·5

white rice, please see the above “Mixed L_ Ric e” men u. _ ___J
· Adjust the amount of water according to your preference. For firmer oats -+> Use leessss wwater. For a more moist porridge .-.».. UUse mmore

water.

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COOKING RICE TIPS TO COOKING VARIOUS RICE MENUS

When cooking other types of rice:

·* Capacity is measured in the supplied rice measuring cup, using raw rice.

iUffi·iNMI 11111 i:%fr¼!i l@i!iM Typeofriceyou want to cook

Rice

I Menu Setting Water Level

Cooking Capacity I
[ccuuppss]*

MMerits/AAdvice

Mixed Rice with Barley

Barley mixed
with ShorVt/
Medium Grain
White Rice

WHITE RICCE
/MIXED

WHITE /MIXED

E0.5-3

· The amount of barley mixed into the rice should be less than 20% of the total volume., e.g.: To cook 1 cup of rice mixed with barley, use 0.8 cup of white rice and 0.2 cup of
~ba-rley-. – – – – – – – – – – ~

White Rice with Germ

ShorVt/
Medium Grain White Rice with Germ

WHITE RICCE
/MIXED

WHITE /MIXED

E0.5-3

· Clean the rice quickly and gently because the germ can easily be washed off.
~————~

Germinated Brown Rice

Germinated Brown Rice
or
Germinated Brown Rice
mixed with
ShorVt/
Medium Grain
White Rice

WHITE RICE /MIXED

WHITE /MIXED

0.55—2

· Do not use the Timer function or soak rice in water for more than 30 minutes.
· Your cooking results may vary and may not always be satisfactory. Certain types of germinated brown rice may cause the Rice Cooker to boil over.
· When cooking gemrm1iinnaated brown rice made by a germinated brown rice maker, contact the manufacturer of the maker directly for ideal cooking methods.

BROWN

I Semi-Brown
Rice 3300%

BBRROOWWNN

(Use slightly below the water level for BROWN)

1-2

· Depending on the rice brand and/or rice polishing level, it may cause the Rice

Semi-Brown

Cooker to boil over or not cook well.

Rice

Semi-Brown Rice
50%170%

WHITE RICE / MIXED

WHITE/ MIXED
(Use slightly above the water level for WHITE)

11–22

–*+MMakee adjustmmentss to the ammount oof water.
~~

For instructions on how to cook other types of grains, please visit our website at www.zojiirusshhi.ccoomm//aarraaiinnss..

ACTIVATED BROWN RICE (GABA BROWN)
· This Rice Cooker has two settings for cooking brown rice. The GABA BROWN setting on the menu activates brown rice for increased nutritional value.
GABA BROWN SETTING
When GABA BROWN is selected on the menu, the Rice Cooker will begin activating the brown rice, after which it will start cooking automatically. During the brown rice activation process, the temperature in the Inner Cooking Pan is kept at approx. 104°F (approx. 40°C) for approx. 2 hours. Cooking will take longer to complete. —+ See “ESTIMATED COOKING TIME” on pg.11. By activating brown rice, GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a naturally occurring nutrient in brown rice, increases to 150% of the amount contained in non-activated brown rice. This process also makes brown rice softer, thus making it readily edible. What is GABA? .··.·. GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a type of amino acid said to lower blood pressure and
relieve stress.

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KEEPING RICE WARM

Once cooking commpletes, all MMenu settings autommatically switch to KKeep Warm mmode.
· Be sure to observe the length of time for which rice can be kept warm in the table below.
· Do not use Keep Warm mode for menus with an “x” below. Doing so can cause spoilage and foul odors.

Menus

Keeeepp WWaarmmTimes

Displays and Precautions

WWHITEE RICE·-QUICK-·SUSHI-· BROWN-·GABA BROWN-· LLOONNGG GGRAAINN WHITE-· Germminatedd BBroowwnn Rice-· Semmi-BBroowwnn RRice

Up to
11 22 hours

·WWhheen 12 hours have elapsed, the number will begin to blink as a warning. Please consume the rice as soon as possible.

~ h

MIXED**· STEEL CUT OATMEAL

X

– · For the STEEL CUT OATMEAL menu, the number will begin blinking at “0(h)”. Do not keep Steel Cut Oatmeal warm. l’:’l’l’l!l”P’ ·* For the MIXED menu, the number will not begin

InMmIEEIUnIuMmIBaI IpIuICcuI IsIuJIsIhIIi

I I

.,~uOd,hh I

blinking at “0(h)”, but do not keep it warmm anyway.

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HOW TO KEEP RICE W ARM AGAIN WWhheennyyoouuwwaannttttookkeeeepprriicceewwaarrmmaafftteerrccaanncceelliinnggtthheeKKeeeeppWWaarrmmmmooddee..

Press the @

The KEEP WARM light turns on, and the time elapsed
button., display returns to “Oh”.

Turns on

Turns on

·e If the temperature of the rice and the Inner Cooking Pan is low, do not keep warm again.
Trying to keep contents warm again when the rice and Inner Cooking Pan temperatures are low will cause “O0((h)” to blink.

· W hen keeping rice warm inside the Inner Cooking Pan, be sure to select the Keep Warm mode.
· If you w ant to know the current ltime while using the Keep Warm (i1 mode, press ( ] or ~Irjb) buutttoonn and the Display will switch. Press !i’i’1| or l[!r)j
button again to return to the display for Keep W arm time elapsed. If you do not return the display to Keep W arm ltime elapsed, the next time you cook rice, the Keep W arm time elapsed will not be displayed. If the Keep W arm time elapsed display is blinking, you cannot switch.
WWhheenn you aarree ccoonncceerrnneedd aabboouutt foul ooddoorrss,, color cchhaannggeess oorr ddrryynneessss iinn the rriiccee…… (fCHANGE THE KEEP WARM TEMPERATURE

How well the unit is cleaned, the room temperature influenced by season or usage environment, frequent opening and

closing of the Outer Lid, the type of rice used, or the way the rice was cleaned may cause foul odors or the growth of

bacteria. If you are concerned about odors, see “THE INTERIOR” on pg.20 and clean the Rice Cooker. Depending on

the region or environment, if the Keep Warm temperature lowers, it can cause foul odors in the rice, or if the Keep Warm

temperature rises, it can cause the rice to change color or become dry. If the rice smells, changes color or becomes dry,

try changing the Keep Warm temperature settings as follows.

“‘ Insert the Inner Cooking Pan and

~

plug the Power Plug into the

electrical outlet.

1:00I i – n n
«-U U

The current ltim e is displayed.

8. Press and hold the (cancel) button for 3
   seconds or longer.

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1

‘

(Default setting is “”O0″”.)

< Press ~ |T{ or lIt!)Jbutton to set the temperature. If you prreessss~-bbuutttoonn, the setting changes in the direction of the .–..,. . If you press l^!,J! button, the setting changes in the direction of the .–..,. .

(3 ~ Press the

button.

The setting is saved when the setting stops blinking and you hear 3 beeps.

After the beeps, thhee dissppllaayy reetuurrnnss
to the current ltime.

If you are w orried about odors in the rice, select from [1] –

~=1 ==2J·= ~ [3] to increase the temperature. I

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If you are w orried about changes in color or dryness in the rice, select from [-1] – [-3] to decrease the temperature.

·* 1If1 theree iss nnoo immproovemment after yoouu channggee the KKeeeepp WWarmm temmperatuuree settinngg, retuurnn it too thee originnal settinngg, ass the changedd settinngg mmay cauussee odors, color changess or dryness.

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( NNOOTT E :))
· Settings cannot be changed during Cooking, Reheating, Keep Warm, or Timer Cooking.
· If you are unable to successfully complete the operation the first
time, start again from Step 11-.
· Once you change the setting, that setting will be saved even iIf you unplug the Power Plug from the electrical outlet.
· If 15 seconds or more elapse without any action while you are changing the setting, the display will revert to the current time and the setting will not be changed.

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USINNGG THEE TIMER TOO COOK RICCEE · U1MSIiNUG iTiH:EiiTiIMM’E3R;·

·T h iss function sets the Rice Cooker to automatically finish cooking by a specific time. Once set, the timer settings are stored

in Timer 1 and Timer 2.

·TThhee initial settings are 6:00 for Timer 1,,1188::000 for Timer 2.____

· Set the cSloectkthtoe tchleocckutroretnhteticmuerrebnetfotirmeesebtetifnogrethseetTtiinmgetrhfeunTcimtioenr.fuIfntchteiocnl.ocIfkthiseicnlaoccckuirsatiena, cthceurcaoteo,ktinhge wcoilol kniontgbweilclonmotpbleetecdomatpleted at

the time you set for the Timer. –+ pg.9_____

8 I00 · ·FFoorrpprree–ccooookkiinngg pprreeppaarraattioionnss,, sseeeesstteeppss 11tthhrroouugghh 33 uunnddeerr””BBAASSIICCCCOOOOKKIINNGG SSTTEEPPSS”” oonn ppgg..1100

Press the (MENU) button to select the desired Menu. __

·TThhee Timer function is not available inn the QUICK menu setting. · Do not use the Timer function for MIXED.

When setting Timer 1~to “”7:30”. ((WWHHIITTEE RRIICCEE mmeennuu sseettttiinngg))

Press tthhee(tewer)) button to select 0.()1[I]) (Timer 1) or 0.@)fg (Timer 2).
The preset time for “Timer 1” and the STAARRTT/ REHEAT light will blink. · Press the button again and the preset time for Timer 2 will appear.

161 Press the Time Setting or l!) button to

set a specific time to finish cooking.

· Press and hold the button to quickly adjust the time inn 10-minute increments.

f~ i ‘ l button: Each press advances the time in 10-mminute increements.

1|w,.|J button: Each press reverses the
‘–‘ time in 10-minute increements.

The time you wish to complete cooking.

f – – – –‘.-1-;– – 0

1~111tllll, ml~ m

$USIII
I

nlEI

START
·

·YYoou do not need to set the time again when using the same settings.

Press thhee@ TMTMb”yubtuttotonn.

ITIMER setting
complete.
TsTeh2tetinnmmgneeilsl°oScdoyms”polu2ented.ssaannddtthheeTTiimmeerr

Turns on

-|Turns offI

The START / REHEAT light turns off, and the time you wish to finish cooking and the TIMER light turn on.

e· TThhe STTAARRTT// REHEAT button must be pressed to set the TIMER. · Cooking will be completed at the specified time. –*+· See step 6 under “”BBAASSIC COOKING STEPS” on pg.11. e· TToo cancel the Timer setting, press the CANCEL button.

Suggested ‘ Lengths for the Timer Setting: i

WHITE RICE SUSHI BROWN

1 hour 20 minutes — 13 hours 1 hour 20 minutes — 13 hours 1 hour 50 minutes — 13 hours

GABA BROWN 3 hours 50 minutes — 13 hours LOONNGG GRAIN WHITE 1 hour 25 minutes — 13 hours SSTTEEEELLCCUUTTOOAATMMEEAAL 1 hour 15 minutes — 13 hours

·il#i¾-Jt
· Do not use the Timer function if you are adding ingredients and/or seasonings to the rice. Ingredients may spoil or seasonings may settle to the bottom of the Inner Cooking Pan and your results may not be satisfactory.
· Be sure to set the Timer for less than 13 hours {(less than 8 hours for steel cut oatmeal), especially during summer, to prevent the soaked rice from spoiling due to the higher room temperature.
· Do not use the Timer when cooking Germinated Brown Rice as it tends to absorb too much water and your results may not be satisfactory.

( NNOOTEE: )

·TThhe remaining ltime until cooking completion will not be displayed when the Timer is set.

· If the Timer is set for less than the suggested length above, a beep will

sound, the Rice Cooker will start cooking immediately, and the remaining

time until cooking is finished will be displayed.

· Cooking may not complete at the set time if the temperature of the room or water is too loww. Inn addition, the cooking ltimme may be affected by the amount of water or voltage.

·WWhheen cookinngg usingg the Timmer functioonn, the riccee absorbs extra mmoisture, which cann mmake the riccee softer or the brann cann collect at the bottoomm and burn.

·

(ÍlI!f*·_y)yIoour

want to know the current time while using I~t Jbutton and the Display will switch.

the

Timer

function,

press

15

REHEATING RICE

You can use this function during Keep Warm mode.
· TThhiss Reheat function is for reheating the rice during keep warm to make the rice hotter.
e· Yvoouu can reheat the rice only when the KEEP
WARM light is on.

KEEP WARM light

STAARRTT// REHEAT button SCTTAARDTT !/RDECHUECAATT lliignhhtt

Loosen and level the surface of the kept warm rice.
·I Be sure to loosen the rice to prevent scorching or the rice from becoming hard.
·HToo reheat a small amount of rice, add 1 tablespoon of water for each bowl of rice (approx. 5.5 oz./approx. 160 g), mix well, and gather the rice toward the center of the Inner Cooking Pan. Doing so will minimize dryness.
·I Be careful not to burn yourself when stirring and loosening rice.
·TThhee Inner Cooking Pan may spin when loosening the rice. Holding the Inner Cooking Pan with oven mitts or a soft cloth will keep it from spinning while reducing damages to the outside bottom of the pan.

Make sure that the KEEP WARM light is on, and

press the

,,START^
r eheat ;

button.

If you press the STAARRTT/ REHEAT button when
~ the KEEP WARM light is off, the cooking ~ process will start.

A melody will sound, and reheating will start.

The KEEP WARM light turns off, the STAARRTT/ REHEAT light blinks,

1—-‘””””‘ and the display looks like the one in the illustration.
J[ m Turns [Thhe light is on j [TThe estimated time until Reheating |

off [and rroottaattiinngg.. J I is completed is displayed.

f~ t

0
TIM

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9 ‘

.·1

6

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–

Ml!)YMI Standard times required for reheating:

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The melody sounds and Reheating is finished.
The KEEP WARM light turns on, the START/RREEHHEEAAT light turns off, and the display returns to the one before Reheating started.

Loosen the rice.
· Loosen and level the surface of the rice, as the rice at the bottom may be harder.
· Be careful not to burn yourself when stirring and loosening rice.
· The Inner Cooking Pan may spin when loosening the rice. Holding the Inner Cooking Pan with oven mitts or a soft cloth will keep it from spinning while reducing damages to the outside bottom of the pan.

·iT·oliciiatnMcel1t!hfefR;$eh,ie¥atim,Mod·ei:4·

1 –4Doin,oMtffreihreta¥ti·foMrit!hlefffoil1l®ow’i1n,gi·cia¥sBeis: —

Press

The STAARRTT/ REHEAT light turns

Q tthhee r V -~-

(cancel ) bbuuttttoonn.. ——-

off, and the
-r-etu-rns-. –

current time display
——-

-·

· Do not use the Reheat function to reheat food other than white rice, as reheating other types of rice may cause scorching or discoloring.
· Do not repeat the Reheat function as doing so

To cancel the Reheat mode and return to Keep Warm mode:

may cause scorching or dryness. · Do not use the Reheat function if the amount of
rice left over is above water level 2 for WHITE /

Press

the

@.KEEP WARMJ

button.

The STAARRTT/ REHEAT light turns off, the KEEP WARM light turns on, and the display returns to the one before Reheating started.

MIXED as the rice may not be warmed adequately.
· Do not use the Reheat function if the rice is cold or the temperature of the Inner Cooking Pan is too low as doing so may cause scorching, foul odors or the rice may become hard.

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RECIPES

The measurements used in these Recipes:

·e11 Tablleessppoooonn= 0.5 oz. (15 mLl )
·e 1 teaspoon = 0.2 oz. (5 mLl)

= · ·Measure the rice with the provided Measuring Cup. (1 Cup = approx. 6.1 ozJapprox. 180 mmLl)

MIXED RICE

MMenuu Setting: WHITE RICCEE/ MIXED

Ingredients (2—3 servings)
2ccuups Rice 1 oz. (30 g) Chicken thigh 1//33 slice Age (tfried tofu) 0.7 oz. (20 g) Carrots 0.7 oz. ({20 g) Konnyaku 0.7 oz. (20 g) Goobto
2 Dried Shiitake mushrooms (soaked in water to reconstitute)

1 TTbbsspp.. LLigghht &so/’y/ saucee

A 1 TTbbsspp.. Milriinn ((sswweeeett saakkee)

[

1V/s3tsp. 1V/s3 tsp.

Salt Dashinomoto

Soup taken tram soaking dried Shiitake to taste Stone parsley to taste

How to cook 1 Slice chicken thigh into ½Vfeinch (11 cm) cubes. Place Age in a
strainer and pour hot water over it; gently squeeze to drain excess oil, tthien slice into small strips. Soak chicken thigh and Age in mixture A for 5 minutes (do not discard this mixture). 2 Slice carrots and Konnyaku into small strips, soak Konnyaku in hot water and drain. Shred Gobo, soak in water until soft, then drain. Cut Shiitake into small strips.
3 Add the mixture from Step 1 to the watler used to soak the dried Shiitake, and mix them well.
4 Clean rice and add the mixture from Step 3. Fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water to water level 2 for WHIITTEE// MIXED, and mix weelll from the bottom of the pan.

5 Place the ingredients from Steps 1 and 2 on top of the rice from Step 4 and spread evenly across the top. Do not mix the ingredients with the rice. Changing the amounts of rice and ingredients may cause imperfect cooking.
6 Press the MENU button, select WHITE RHICCEE/ MIXED and press the STARRTT/ REHEAT button to start cooking.
7 When cooking is completed, mix the rice to loosen it.
8 Serve rice in a bowl and sprinkle stone parsley on top.

HAND-ROLLED SUSHI

MMenu Setting: SUSHI

Ingredients (2-3 servings) 2ccuuppssRRicicee Vinegar Mix
2–2%/a Tbsp. Rice vinegar
2tstspp.S. Suuggaarr 1 tsp..SSalt
Suggested Toppings Sashimi (tuna, squid, prawns, etc.) Pickles (e.g. pickled radish) Avocado and ham Naattto (fermented soy bean) and green onions Bacon and asparagus Salmon roe, sea eel and rolled egg Carrots, cucumbers and celery Seaweed, WWaassaabbii(horse radish), sro1y1 sauce and pickled red ginger to taste
How to cook 1 Clean rice well and fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water to
water level 2 for SUSHI.
2 Press the MENU butnton, select SUSHI and press the STARRTT/ REHEAT butnton to start cooking.
3 When cooking is completed, place the rice into a wooden container (wiped with a clean wet cloth). Pour the Vinegar Mix over the rice and mix thoroughly while cooling it with a fan.

· Hand-rolled sushi is simple and quick, wrapping your favorite sashimi, ingredients and sushi rice with Norni (seaweed}). You can also use a green leaf to wrap your
hand-rolled sushi.

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RECIPES (cont.)

The measurements used in these Recipes:

e· 1 Tablespoon == 0.5 oz. (15 mLl)
e· 1 teaspoon =- 0.2 oz. (5 mLl )

·Measure thee riccee with thhee pproovviddaedd MMeeaassuurinngg Cup. ((11 Cuupp= approoxx. 66.11 oz.//aapppprrooxx..118800mmLl)

EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN VVEGETABLES AAND BROWN RICE MMenu sSeettttinng:

Ingredients (2-3 servings)
1.5 cup Short grain brown rice
12 oz. Vegetable broth V½zclove Garlic, minced V¼a tsp. Celery seed V¼a ttssp. SSalt V1/z2 cup Cooked spinach, roughly chopped V1/z2 cup Cooked artichoke hearts, quartered 11//8e cup Sun dried tomatoes, drained of oil and chopped V1/se cup Pistachio nuts, shelled and toasted V½i Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil V½i tsp. Red wine vinegar V1/qe cup Fresh parsley, coarsely chopped ¼Va cup Ricotta salata cheese, crumbled

How to CcoOoOk 1 Measure rice accurately using the measuring cup that came
with your rice cooker. Rinse rice quickly once, drain and place in the Inner Cooking Pan.
2 Add vegetable broth, garlic, celery seed and salt to the Inner Cooking Pan. Add water to fill to the water level 1.5 for BROWN if necessary (do not add water if vegetable broth has reached or exceeded the water level).
3 Mix well using the spatula.
4 Press the MENU button, select BROWN and press the START /I REHEAT button to start cooking.

5 While the rice cooks, combine spinach, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes and pistachios in a microwaveable bowl.
6 When cooking is completed, microwave the mixture from Step 5 for 1 minute.
7 While the mixture from Step 6 heats, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, chopped parsley and crumbled ricotta salata cheese inn a separate container.
8 Remove rice from the rice cooker to a warmed bowl. Fold in the ingredients from Step 6 using a fork. Then add the parsley and cheese mixture from Step 7 and toss gently.

RICE AND BEANSWITH BACON AND COLLARD GREENS MMenuu Sseetttting: WHITE RICE/MIXED

Ingredients (2-3 servings) 1 cup Long grain white rice 8B oz.. LLooww sodiuumm cchhiicckkeenn brootthh ¼Va tsp. Dried thyme VV1iee tsp. Ground black pepper V½zTbsp. Shallot, minced 11 Bay leaf, whole ¼Va cup (rice measuring cup) Mixed dried beans, soaked in water
overnight 1 strip Bacon, coool<kecdl, drained of oil and chopped V½i cup Fresh tomatoes, diced ¼Va cup Collard greens (may substitute with spinach), cooked,
drained and roughly chopped Hot pepper sauce (optional})

How to cook
1 Measure rice accurately using the measuring cup that came with your rice cooker. Rinse rice quickly once, drain and place inn the Inner Cooking Pan.
2 Add chicken brotlh, thyme, pepper and shallot lto the Inner Cooking pan and mix with rice using the spatula.
3 Place bay leaf, beans and cooked bacon on top of rice. Do not mix the ingredients with the rice. Make sure that all ingredients are below the liquid level.

4 Press the MENU button, select WHITE RICCEE/ MIXED and press the STAARRTT// REHEAT button to start cooking.
5 When cooking is completed, discard bay leaf and gently fluff the rice using the rice spatula.
86 Add diced tomatoes and collard greens, and toss gently using the rice spatula. Serve immediately with optional hot pepper sauce.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE · Clean the Rice Cooker thoroughly after every use.

· Be sure to unplug the Power Cord and allow the Main Body and the Inner Cooking Pan to cool down.
· Do not use such items as thinner, benzine, abrasive cleaners, bleach, scrubbing brushes (nylon, mmeetal, etc.), melamine sponges or sponges with a nylon surface. (Doing so may damage the surface, causing discoloration, scratches, degradation in quality, or corrosion.)
· Do not use a dishwasher or dish-dryer. Doing so may cause scratches, deformation or discoloration. · Be sure to reattach the Inner Lid Set, Steam Vent Cap and Spatula Holder correctly.

THE EXTERIOR
Wipe clean with a well-wrung soft cloth.
· IIff uussinngg aa cclootthh thhaatt iss cchheemmiccaallllyy trreeaatteedd,, uussee sppaarrinngglyy too aavvooidd trraannssffeerrrriinngg thee cchheemmiiccaall ssmmeelll aannd do not scrub the Rice Cooker forcefully. (Doing so may damage the surface, causing discoloration, scratches, degradation in quality, or corrosion.)

Open B uttttoonn—————————————– – .
If the Open Button becomes clogged with rice or other matter, remove with a bamboo stick. ·T h ee Outer Lid may not open.
Air Vent CCleaan using a vacuumm cleaner (once a month).
Air Vent-

Steam Vent Cap Wash under running water and dry thoroughly.
,…..,…,::~– Steam Vent Cap Receptacle
Remove the Steam Vent Cap, and wipe the Outer Lid with a well-wrung soft cloth.

Bottom view of the product
· Using the Rice Cooker with clogged Air Vent may cause the internal temperature to become abnormally high, resulting in breakdown.

Power Cord / Power Plug Wipe with a dry soft cloth.
Control Panel Wipe with a dry soft cloth.

INNER COOKING PAANN((-+PpgT.5i)M/ Sl MPAMTUI lLi Ar a
Wash using a neutral kitchen detergent and a soft sponge.
· Do not use polishing powder, metal or nylon scrubbing brushes.
·HHaannddlle gently. Do not strike it or rub it too hard.

MEASURING CUUPPI/ SPATULA HOLDER
Wash using a soft sponge. To wash thoroughly, use a neutral kitchen detergent.

IF THERE IS AN ODOR
1 Fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water up to water level 1 for WHIITTEE/ MIXED. · Do not put other matter such as kitchen detergents in the Inner Cooking Pan.
2 Close the Outer Lid and press the ~ (rm”e n u)
button to select the QUICK menu setting.
3 Press the @nssf) button.

4 When the Rice Cooker completes cooking
and switch,e–s._t,_o Keep Warm mode,
press the ~ (cancel) button.
5 Wait until the Main Body cools down, discard the water and clean accordingly. ·O pen the Outer Lid and dry the RRice Cooker in a well ventilated place.

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CLEANING AND MMAAINTENANCE (cont.)

Inner Lid Set / Inner Lid Gasket – –
Rinse in hot or cold water, wash using a soft sponge, and dry thoroughly.
· Remove rice or other matter. If not removed, steam may leak through, rice may dry, or cooking and Keep Warm may be imperfect.
·The Inner Lid Gasket cannot be removed.
·BBee sure to clean the Inner Lid Set after every use; otherwise, it may rust or become discolored.
Center S ennssoorr—————–+——-,-,-:-:—=……—-:….—-
wWiippe with a well-wrung soft cloth. If it becomes clogged with rice or other matter, remove with a bamboo stick.

Outer Lid / Steam Vent Hold the Outer Lid securely and wipe with a well-wrung soft cloth. Remove any rice or residue on the inside of the Outer Lid.
· Do not use kitchen detergents.
·Leaving rice, other matter or moisture on the surface may cause the Outer Lid to rust or discolor.
Heating Plate Wipe the surface with a well-wrung soft cloth. If rice or other matter become stuck to the Heating Plate, lightly polish them off with a sand paper of about No.320 after dipping in water. If it becomes clogged with rice or other matter, remove with a bamboo stick.

HOWTO DETACH AND ATTACH THE INNER LID SET

How to detach the Inner Lid Set:

Hold the Inner Lid Knob (G(D)) and push up the Inner Lid Set Holder ((®D) to detach.

t:~,Ir ~ Inner Lid Set Holder

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IInnnneerr LLiidd KKnnoobb
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How to attach the Inner Lid Set:

Insert the fixtures found at the bottom sides of

the Inner Lid Set into the Outer Lid and push it

toward the Outer Lid until you hear it click into

place.

inner Lid Set Holder

Fixture Holders

Steam Vent
Gasket

— ~

·* Do not pull the Inner Lid Knobs toward you without pressing the Inner Lid Set HHolder.
(May cause the Inner Lid Set and Outer Lid to break.)

Enlarged illustration

REPLACEMENT PARTS

· Please replace damaged parts for optimum performance.
·WWhheenn replacing paarts, please check the model number and the parts name beforehand, then contact the store where you purchased the Rice Cooker or Zojirushi Customer Service.
Zojirushi Customer Service
1-800-733-6270 www.zojirushi.com

Parts Names Inner Lid Set Inner Cooking Pan Spatula Spatula Holder Measuring Cup

Parts Number C100-6B B481-6B
BE243033L-00 616864-00 615784-00

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE * & £ s f f s u · Please check the following points before calling for service.

Problems
Rice cooks too hard or too soft:

Cause (Points to check)
e· Increase or reduce water by 1-2 mm from the Water Level Line according to your
preference. · If the Rice Cooker Is positioned on an uneven or tilted surface, the texture of the
cooked rice may be too hard or too soft as the amount of water becomes Inconsistent. · The texture of rice varies depending on the brand of the rice, where It was harvested, and how long It was stored {(new crop or old crop). · The texture of rice varies depending on the room and water temperatures. · Using the Timer may result Inn softer rice.
e· If you cook rice using the QUICK menu setting, the rice may turn out sticky or hard.
–TTrry using the WHITE RICE mmenu setting. · Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed. · Rice may not have been cleaned sufficiently, allowing too much bran to be left on
the rice grain. · Did you loosen the rice after cooking was completed?
–LLoooosseen the rice immediately after cooking is completed. · Is there moisture or foreign matter on the outer surface of the Inner Cooking Pan,
the inside of the Main Body, the Inner Lid Set, or the Steam Vent Cap? -·–WWiippe them off.
e· LONG GRAIN WHITE may be slightly harder than normal.
-·–TTo cook softer, fill water slightly higher than the marked line on the Inner Cooking Pan {(within 1/2 of scale) and cook. However, please note that adding too much water may cause it to boil over.

· Foreign matter such as rice may be stuck to the outside of the Inner Cooking Pan,

the inside of the Main Body, on the Center Sensor or the Heating Plate.

· If you soak the rice for a long time or cook rice using the Timer, the bran may

Rice is scorched:

collect at the bottom, and the rice will be more easily scorched. · Rice may not have been cleaned sufficiently, allowing too much bran to be left on

the rice grain.

COOKING · Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed. ~——-~——————————

RICE

The surface of
the cooked rice is uneven:

· Depending on the heat convection while cooking, the surface of the finished rice may look uneven.
· Make sure the Inner Lid Set has not deformed. · Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed.

Boils over while cooking:
Unable to start cooking or the buttons do not respond:

· Did you use the wrong Menu or amount of water? -– pg.12 When cooking using the STEEL CUT OATMEAL Menu, the contents are
–see particularly likely to boil over, so be sure not to use the wrong amount of water.
-See “”BBe careful that the contents do not boil oovver.” on ppgg.11. · Make sure the Steam Vent Cap is attached. · Rice may not have been cleaned sufficiently, allowing too much bran to be left on
the rice grain. · Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed.
· Did you plug the Power Plug into the electrical outlet? · Does the Display show “E01” or “E02”? –- pg.23
e· Is the KEEP WARM light on?
-*·· Press the CANCEL button and press the STAARRTT// REHEAT button.

Steam comes out from the gap between
the Outer Lid and the Main Body:

· Please check that the Inner Lid Set has not been dropped or deformed, and that the Inner Lid Gasket is not torn.
· Has the Inner Lid Gasket become soiled? –*- Clean the Inner Lid gasket. · Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed.

COOKING RICE/ KEEP WARM

A noise is heard during Coookkiinngg// Keep Warm:
The Reheat function does not work:

· The microprocessor {(MICOM) makes a sound while adjusting the heat power of the Rice Cooker. This does not indicate a problem.
· There is a spark-like noise when there is water left on the outside of the Inner Cooking Pan. -··Always take precautions to wipe the outer surface of the Inner Cooking Pan and the inside of the Main Body clean, especially of moisture and foreign mmatters, bbefore pplacing the Inner Cooking Pan innto the Main Body.
e· MMake sure the KKEEEP WWARRMM light is not off. -·ppgg.16

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (cont.)

Problems

Cause (Points to check)

KEEP WARM
TIMER COOKING

During Keep Warm, rice has an odor, or rice becomes watery:
During Keep Warm, rice becomes yellow or dry:
The Display does not show the elapsed Keep Warmm time: The Keep Warm elapsed time display is blinking: The Rice Cooker starts cooking immediately aafftteerr tthhee TTiimmeerr iiss sseett:: The rice is not ready at the set time:
The Timer cannot be set:
The Outer Lid cannot be opened:

· Was the rice kept warm with the spatula left in the Inner Cooking Pan? · Was cold rice reheated? · Did you loosen the rice after cooking was completed?
-··Loosen the rice immediately after cooking is completed. · Rice may not have been cleaned sufficiently and too much bran may be left. · Some odor may remain after cooking Mixed Rice.
-+CClleeaan the Inner Cooking Pan thoroughly. –-+ pg.19 · The Keep Warm mode may not have been used for keeping rice warm.
-+LLeeaavving rice in the Inner Cooking Pan without using the Keep Warm mode may cause unwanted odor. --+ pg.a8
· Did you clean the Rice Cooker thoroughly after every use? —+ HHow well the unit is cleaned, the room temperature influenced by season or usage environment, frequent opening and closing of the Outer Lid, the type of rice used, or the way the rice was cleaned may cause foul odors or the growth of bacteria. If you are concerned about odors, see “THE INTERIOR” on pg.20 and clean the Rice Cooker. It can be even more effective to increase the warming temperature, as described on pg.14, “CHANGE THE KEEP WARM TEMPERATURE”.
· Are you keeping warm a small amount of rice in the Inner Cooking Pan? · Was the Keep Warm mode used for more than 12 hours? -·· pg.14 · The type of rice and water used may make the rice appear yellow. · If you’re worried because the rice changes color or is dry, see pg.14 “CHANGE
THE KEEP WARM TEMPERATURE”. It may be effective to reduce the Keep Warm temperature.
· Does the Display show the current time? -*+PPrreess the buttons for Time Setting to change the display. — pg.14
· If the temperature of the rice is low, or if the Keep Warm time has exceeded 12 hours, the Keep Warm elapsed time display will blink. (This may differ depending on the menu setting.) —+ pg.14
· Is the current time set correctly? —+ TThhe clock is displayed in 24 hours (military time). Please check and set it again.
· If the Timer is set at a shorter time than suggested, it will begin cooking immediately. · Is the current time set correctly?
—+ TThhe clock is displayed inn 24 hours (military time). Please check and set it again. · Cooking may not complete at the set time if the temperature of the room or water is
too low. In addition, the cooking time may be affected by the amount of water or voltage. · Did you press the STAARRTT/ REHEAT button after setting the time?
e· -lIs+T”T?hh:CeeGST” AAblRRinTTki//nRgEoHnEthAeTDbiuspttloany?must be pressed to complete setting the Timer.
—+ Unless the current time is set, the Timer function will not be accepted. -· pg.9 · Have you selected a Menu item that doesn’t work with the Timer function?
-+TThhe Timer function is not available in the QUICK menu setting. · If you press the edge of the Open Button, the Outer Lid may be difficult to open. Be
sure to press the center of the Open Button.

OTHER

The Outer Lid opens · Did you close the Outer Lid completely?

during cooking:

-+BBee sure to close the Outer Lid until you hear a clicking sound.

I1mistakenly put the · Putting rice and water directly into the Main Body may cause a malfunction.

rice and water directly Contact either the store where you purchased the product or Zojirushi Customer

into the Main Body:

Service.

There”s a resinous · When you use this product for the first time, there will be a resinous smell, such as

odor, such as that of that of plastic, but the odor will lessen as you use the product. If you are concerned

plastic:

about the odor, please see pg.19 “IF THERE ISS AN ODOR”.

W Whheenn ppoowweerr ffaaiilluurree occurs:

· If too many appliances are used simultaneously, overload may occur and the breaker will cut off the electricity. -+IIf another appliance is ppluugggged in the same ouutlet as the Rice Cooker, unplug it bbefore rresetting the bbrreeakker. If the electric supply recovers within 10 mminnuuttes, the Rice Cooker will resumme cooking autommatically.

There is rust colored residue on the inside of the Outer Lid or the Inner Lid Set:

· if rice residue is stuck on the Outer Lid or the Inner Lid Set and has discolored, clean it. –*-+ pg.20

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ERROR DISPLAYS AND THEIR MEANINGS

Panel DDisplay
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L.t:”U..U:’J is blinking:

Odd Display:

Cause (Points to check)

· Indicates malfunction. —- PPlleeaase contact the store where you purchased the Rice Cooker or Zojirushi Customer Service.

· The temperature of the Lid Sensor or the Center Sensor is too high. -*··· Press the CANCEL button and open the Outer Lid for more than 30 minutes and allow the interior to cool down. (Be careful not to burn yourself.) -·–TTo cool faster, see pg.11 “REMARKS.”0

· The built-in Lithium Battery is out.

The Display will turn off and stored memories (current time, menu selection and

Keep Warming settings) will be erased when unplugged. However, once plugged in

and the If rice is

clock set, the cooked while

RthiecedCisopolakyesrhwoilwl fsuancbtiloinnkinnogrm?1::aD0lDl0y,.

the

current

time

will

not

be

shown during the cooking process.

Please contact Zojirushi Customer Service to have the Lithium Battery replaced

(with additional charge).

·

Unplug (If the

the Power Cord Display shows

and plug it a blinking

i?1n::Da0gD0a,,inp. lease

reset

the

time.)

–*–

pg.9.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model No.
W H ITE RICE (short/medium grain white rice)

NS-LGC05

0.09-0.54

[0.5-3]

Cooking Capacity of Each
Menu Setting*11 (approx. L)
[cups]

MIXED (short/medium grain white rice) QUICK (short/medium grain white rice) SUSHI (short/medium grain white rice) BROWN (short/medium grain brown rice) GABA BROWN (short/medium grain brown rice) LONG GRAIN W HITE (long grain white rice)

0.09-0.36 0.09-0.54 0.18-0.54 0.09-0.36 0.09-0.36 0.09-0.54

[0.5-2] [0.5-3] [ 1 – 33] [0.5-2] [0.5-2] [0.5-3]

STEEL CUT OATMEAL

0.09-0.27

[0.5-1.5]

Rating

AC 120 V 60 Hz

Electric Consumption Average Power Consumption during Keep Warm

45500 W 288 W

Rice Cooking System

Direct Heating

Power Cord Length

3’77” (1.1 m)

External Dimensions
Weight