Kenwood MP131 User Manual

before using your Kenwood
appliance

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Read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.

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Remove all packaging and any
labels.

safety

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Never put the body of the appliance
in water or let the cord or plug get
wet – you could get an electric
shock. And never put liquid in the
body of the appliance.

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Never use a damaged appliance.
Get it checked or repaired: see
‘service’.

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Keep children away from the
appliance. And never let the cord
hang down where a child could
grab it.

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Don’t get burnt by hot parts, boiling
water or steam from the appliance.
Use oven gloves when removing
the inner bowl and lid.

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Do not keep rice warm for longer
than one hour and do not reheat
cooked rice in the rice cooker.

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Don’t let the cord touch hot parts.

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Unplug when not in use and never
leave the appliance on unattended.

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Don’t place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner or in a heated oven.

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Don’t leave the appliance on a heat
sensitive surface.

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Only use the rice cooker with the
inner bowl supplied.

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Don’t use the appliance outdoors.

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Do not let infirm people use the
appliance without supervision.

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Do not let children use or play with
the appliance.

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Only use the appliance for its
intended domestic use. Kenwood
will not accept any liability if the
appliance is subject to improper
use, or failure to comply with these
instructions.

before plugging in

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Make sure your electricity supply is
the same as the one shown on the
underside of your rice cooker.

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This rice cooker complies with
European Economic Community
Directive 89/336/EEC.

Important – UK only

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The wires in the cord are coloured
as follows:
Green and Yellow = Earth,
Blue = Neutral,
Brown = Live.

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The appliance must be protected
by a 13A approved (BS1362) fuse.

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WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE
MUST BE EARTHED.

Note:

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For non-rewireable plugs the fuse
cover MUST be refitted when
replacing the fuse. If the fuse cover
is lost then the plug must not be
used until a replacement can be
obtained. The correct fuse cover is
identified by colour and a
replacement may be obtained from
your Kenwood Authorised Repairer
(see Service).

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If a non-rewireable plug is cut off it
must be DESTROYED
IMMEDIATELY. An electric shock
hazard may arise if an unwanted
non-rewireable plug is inadvertently
inserted into a 13A socket outlet.

before using for the first time

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Wash the parts see ‘cleaning’.

key

 vent
 lid
 inner bowl
 handles
 body
 indicator lights
 control lever
 feet
 cord
 measuring cup
 spatula

using your rice cooker

1 Use the measuring cup provided to

measure the desired quantity of
rice. As a guide one cup of rice is
sufficient for one person, but this
will vary according to individual
tastes.
Fill the cup with rice levelling the top
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2 Thoroughly wash the rice in several

changes of clean water and drain.
Failure to do so may cause poor
results and/or a build up of steam
within the appliance. Do not wash
the rice in the inner bowl as you
may damage it.

3 Transfer the rice to the inner bowl

and level the surface of the rice.
Add sufficient cold water to the
corresponding level marked on the
bowl e.g. to cook 3 cups of rice,
place the washed rice into the inner
bowl and then fill with water up to
the 3 cup level.

Minimum capacity is 1 cup.
Maximum capacity is 5 cups.

You may find that for your own
personal taste you need to slightly
adjust the amount of water added.
For a softer rice add a little more
water, and for a firmer rice a little
less water.

4 Transfer the inner bowl to the rice

cooker ensuring that there is no rice
or any moisture on the outside of
the bowl.

5 Cover with the lid, ensuring that the

vent hole in the lid is situated away
from the operator.

6 Plug in the appliance and switch on

at the power supply. Depress the
control lever to the COOK position
and the cook light will glow.

7 Once the rice is cooked, the

appliance will automatically switch
to the WARM position and the keep
warm light will glow. Leave the
appliance on this setting for at least
15 minutes without lifting the lid.

8 Carefully lift the lid and allow any

condensation to drip into the rice
cooker. Use the spatula provided to
fluff up the rice which is then ready
to eat. Replace the lid as quickly as
possible. Consume the stirred rice
within 1 hour.

9 Should the inner bowl be lifted

whilst the cooker is in operation,
the appliance will automatically
switch to WARM. To re-commence
cooking, replace the bowl and reset
the control button to COOK.

10 After use, switch off and remove

the plug from the power supply.

important

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Do not keep rice warm for longer
than 1 hour. Small quantities are
best eaten straight away.

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Do not reheat cooked rice in the
rice cooker.

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Do not lift the lid during the keep
warm period.

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We do not recommend the use of
the rice cooker for cooking packet
type savoury rice.

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Always use heat resistant gloves to
remove the inner bowl and lid from
the appliance.

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If ingredients are to be added to
cooked rice, they must be
thoroughly cooked as appropriate,
and the rice should be consumed
immediately.

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Cooking always takes place in the
inner bowl. Never place food
directly in the body of the rice
cooker.

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During cooking, certain varieties of
rice may cause a build up of steam
within the appliance resulting in
some spitting from the vent and
under the lid.

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On removing the rice from the
inner bowl, a small amount of
golden coloured rice may be noted
on the base of the bowl. This is
normal, allow the bowl to cool, fill
with warm soapy water and allow
to soak which will loosen the rice
and make cleaning easier.

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The rice must be thoroughly
washed before cooking.

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Ensure that the area between the
rice cooker and inner bowl is
always clean and free from any rice
particles etc. This is important to
ensure proper contact between the
two.

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Do not interfere with the automatic
switch mechanism by preventing it
from switching to the warm cycle.
Do not depress the switch to cook
once it has begun the warm cycle.

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The use of sharp implements
inside the bowl may damage the
non-stick coating.

cleaning

1 Before cleaning, unplug and let

everything cool down.

2 Never immerse the body of the rice

cooker in water.

3 Don’t wash parts in the

dishwasher.

bowl, lid, measuring cup,
spatula

Wash, then dry thoroughly.

service

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If the cord is damaged it must, for
safety reasons, be replaced by
KENWOOD or an authorised
KENWOOD repairer.

If you need help with:

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using your rice cooker or

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servicing or repairs (in or out of
guarantee)

 call Kenwood customer care on

023 9239 2333. Have your
model number ready - it's on

the underside of your rice cooker.

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spares and attachments

 call 0870 2413653.

other countries

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Contact the shop where you
bought your rice cooker.

guarantee

If your rice cooker goes wrong
within one year from the date you
bought it, we will repair or replace
it free of charge provided:

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you have not misused, neglected
or damaged it;

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it has not been modified (unless by
Kenwood);

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it is not second-hand;

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it has not been used commercially;

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you have not fitted a plug
incorrectly; and

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you supply your receipt to show
when you bought it.

This guarantee does not affect
your statutory rights.

Kenwood Limited, New Lane, Havant, Hampshire PO9 2NH, UK

www.kenwoodworld.com

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