
Insert power plug.
step5
Press “Menu Select” for cooking method.
A. White, Brown, Sticky or “Quick Cook”, or “Slow Cook”, etc.
(see manual for explanation of Quick Cook)
B. The “Start” lamp will light.
Press “Start” to start the cooking process.
Note: Timer can be set up to 24 hours in advance.
After water is absorbed the remaining time to finish
will be shown.
step6
When the buzzer sounds, the rice is ready.
A. Stir and loosen rice immediately.
B. Rice cooker will automatically switch to “Keep Warm” mode.
C. “Keep Warm” mode can be turned On/ Off manually.
D. Fluff rice with a fork prior to serving.
Dramatization
*not included with SR-DG182
enjoy!
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SA090132POPS
set-up guide
Thank you for your purchase of a Panasonic Automatic Rice
Cooker. Before using your rice cooker, follow these quick steps.
IMPORTANT: For complete directions, please refer to the Operating
Instructions Manual and make sure to write down in the Operating
Instructions Manual the serial number located on the unit
Initial Set-Up
A
Make sure you remove all packing material from the unit.
Discard the protective paper sheet found under the pan.
Keep the Operating Instructions Manual and other
documentation in a place easily accessible.
Included
Accessories:
Measuring cup
Rice Scoop
Steam Basket*
Detachable Power Cord
Operating Instructions Manual
*(not included with SR-DG182 and
not required when cooking rice)
If any of these items are missing contact
us ‘On-line or by phone’ by following the
information ‘Customer Service Contact’
found on the back page.

Space & Power
B
Requirements
Select a clean, flat area on
your counter to place the rice
cooker.
DO NOT place rice cooker near
gas or electric range.
DO NOT operate the rice cooker
empty.
Be sure to plug the rice cooker into
a grounded wall outlet rated
120 V, 60 Hz.
Rice Cooking Guide
Measure rice with the measuring cup (180 ml)
step1
Properly measured Too Much. Too Little.
step2
(included) and pour into inner pan.
Remove inner pan from cooker
and rinse the rice.
A. Wash rice quickly with plenty
of water, and dispose of the water
immediately. (Rice absorbs water
easily at first)
B. Repeat until water is clear (3x)
(Some water will remain with the rice)
step3
inner lid
inner pan
With the rinsed rice in the pan, measure
water level for the amount of rice being made.
(use cold water)
A. Pour water into the inner pan while on a flat surface.
B. Add water to the level indicated that is equal to the
number of cups of rice in pan. (White rice only.)
NOTE: If there is a question
follow the package
directions for the ratio
of water to rice.
inner pan
step4
Wipe the bottom of the inner pan and make
sure the inner lid and steam cap are properly
assembled. Make sure the inner lid and
steam cap are properly assembled.
Put inner pan back into the rice cooker
and close the lid.
A. Make sure the inner pan is contacting
the cast heater.
B. On closing the outer lid, make sure there
is a clicking sound.