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Sakura
by Yum Asia
FUZZY LOGIC MULTI-FUNCTION RICE COOKER
Model YUM-EN15
(1.5 litre, 1-8 people)
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INDEX
1. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 APPLIANCE DESIGN .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
3. APPLIANCE OPERATION ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.1 BEFORE USE ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 NAVIGATING THE CONTROLS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
3.3 HOW TO USE THE RICE COOKER FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................. 8
3.4 HOW TO USE THE KEEP WARM FUNCTION ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
3.5 HOW TO USE THE OTHER COOKING FUNCTIONS ......................................................................................................................................... 9
3.6 CANCELLING PROGRAMMES ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.7 HOW TO USE THE DELAYED START (PRESET) FUNCTION ................................................................................................................... 11
4. TIPS TO COOKING GREAT TASTING RICE ...................................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 HOW TO COOK PERFECT RICE .................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
4.2 BASIC COOKING STEPS ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
4.3 OUR TIPS FOR RICE COOKING AND GETTING PERFECT RESULTS................................................................................................ 12
5. HOW TO USE THE STEAM FUNCTION .............................................................................................................................................................................. 13
6. HOW TO BAKE CAKE ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
7. RECIPES ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
9. REPLACEMENT PARTS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 19
10. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
11. SPECIFICATIONS AND COOKING TIMES .................................................................................................................................................................. 23
12. CERTIFICATION AND WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
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Model YUM-EN15
‘SAKURA’
Thank you for choosing this Yum Asia Multi-Function Rice Cooker Model YUM-EN15 which we named ‘Sakura’. Here at
Yum Asia our experience of working with major leading brands of rice cookers and technology has given us the
knowledge required to produce this perfect cooker. This means that this product has been designed to the highest
standards of quality, functionality and design and more importantly with the passion we have for cooking great rice!
We guarantee that you will be satisfied with your new appliance and this is backed up by our comprehensive warranty
service. For further details, go to www.yumasia.co.uk/warranty or see the warranty card enclosed. Keep these operating
instruction stored away with your warranty card, receipt, and, if possible, the cardboard box and packaging. The latest
version of these instructions may be found for viewing or download at www.yumasia.co.uk
If you have any questions about this product, cooking advice or anything else then please contact us at
info@yumasia.co.uk and we will be happy to help.
ATTENTION! Before using the appliance read these instructions carefully. It contains important information on your
safety as well as recommendations on proper appliance use and maintenance.
Thank you once again and Happy Cooking!
The Yum Asia Team
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1. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please follow these instructions
THESE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS ARE INTENDED TO PREVENT PROPERTY
DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU AND OTHERS.
Do not modify this rice cooker, only a
repair
technician may disassemble or repair this
unit.
Do not allow children to use the rice
cooker unsupervised. Keep it out of
reach of very young children.
Children are at risk of burns, electric
shocks or injury.
Do not touch the steam vent.
Doing so may cause scalding, burns. Take
special care with children
Do not open the lid or move the rice
cooker during the cooking cycle.
Doing so may cause burns – the
steam is very hot.
Do not plug or unplug the power cord with
wet hands. Doing so may cause electric
shocks or injury
This rice cooker is for cooking rice
and other dishes detailed in this
manual. Do not use other than for
the intended purposes. Always
follow the operating instructions and
never cook the following:
• Foods packed in plastic
• Dishes that use paper
towels or other lids to cover
the food.
Doing so may cause the steam vent
to clog.
Do not immerse the rice cooker in water or
splash with water.
Doing so may cause a short circuit or electric
shocks.
Do not put any metal objects in the air vents.
Doing so may cause electric shocks or
malfunction resulting in injuries.
A loosely inserted power plug may
cause fire, electric shocks, short
circuit, smoke or fire.
Use only an electrical outlet that is
rated at 15 amperes minimum.
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Insert the power plug completely and
securely into the electrical socket.
If you want to change the power
cord, only use one which a similar
rated cord (250v, 13A).
If the blades of the plug are dirty,
wipe them clean.
Debris on the blades of the plug can
cause fire.
This appliance is intended for household use
only. Any use for commercial purposes will
void the warranty.
Do not use if the power cord or plug is
damaged or if the power plug is loosely
inserted into the electrical socket. Doing so
may cause electric shocks, short circuit or
fire.
Do not damage the power cord.
Do not bend,
twist, bundle or
attempt to
modify the
power cord. Do
not place the cord on or near high
temperature surfaces or appliances, under
heavy items or between objects.
A damaged power cord can cause electric
shocks or fire.
Unplug the power cord from the
electrical socket when not in use
Allow enough space next to walls,
other furniture and under shelves for
the steam to escape.
Do not touch hot surfaces during, or
immediately after, use. Be careful of
steam when opening the lid and be
careful not to touch the inner bowl
while stirring the rice.
Touching hot surfaces with metal
parts like the inner lid, inner bowl
and heating plate may cause burns.
Do not place or use this rice cooker
on an uneven surface or on a
surface that is vulnerable to heat.
Doing so may cause fire.
Do not use this rice cooker on a
slide-out table or shelf with
insufficient load capacity. Doing so
may damage the table of shelf,
causing the rice cooker to fall,
resulting in injury or burns. Any shelf
or slide-out table must have a loadbearing capacity of at least 18kg.
Do not use any other parts other than those
supplied with this rice cooker.
Do not use this rice cooker in a place where
it may come in contact with water or other
heat sources.
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IMPORTANT!
Allow the rice cooker to cool down before cleaning.
Hot parts like the inner lid, inner bowl and
heating plate may cause burns.
Always unplug the rice cooker by holding
the power plug, not by pulling the power cord.
Insert the end of the power cord firmly into the rice cooker, otherwise it may cause electric
shocks, fire and the rice cooker may not work.
Do not cover the main body of the rice cooker, especially the st
eam vent while cooking.
Do not damage the inner bowl or inner lid. A deformed inner bowl or lid will cause uneven
cooking results.
Make sure nothing is stuck to the heating element or the outside of the bowl. This will cause
uneven cooking results.
Do not splash water on the rice cooker.
This may cause the breakdown of the unit, fire or
electric shock.
Do not use the rice cooker in direct sunlight. This may cause discolouration.
Do not use where the steam from this rice cooker may come into
contact with other
appliances. The steam may cause discolouration, malfunction, fire to other appliances.
Do not use on a surface where the air vents underneath could get blocked (like on paper,
carpet, plastic)
Do not cook when the inner bowl is empty. This may cause the breakdown of the unit.
Stop using immediately if you notice ANY of the following:
• The power plug or cord has become very hot.
• The power cord is damaged or the electricity turns on/off when touched
• The body of the rice cooker is deformed or unusually hot
• Smoke is coming from the rice cooker or there is a burning smell
• Any part of the rice cooker is cracked, loose or unstable.
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2. APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION
Your Yum Asia fuzzy logic rice cooker is a modern multi-function cooking appliance using the highest quality
manufacturing and our years of experience selling rice cookers.
Saving space in your kitchen, this appliance combines quality functions of speciality rice cooking with porridge, soup,
steam, slow cook, crust, cake baking and yoghurt making. We designed this rice cooker with additional features that any
cook will find useful. An easy to use and state of the art Korean Motouch control function panel with adjustable timings
for different functions will make cooking so much easier and produce delicious rice or full meals
2.1 APPLIANCE DESIGN
Meet your Sakura rice cooker! It is supplied with a rice spatula, a soup ladle, a measuring cup and a steam basket.
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2.2 CONTROL PANEL DISPLAY
‘MENU’
• This touch button selects 1 of 7 automatic cooking programmes or 1 of 3 rice
cooking programmes.
• Each successive pressing of the button selects the next program from the menu list
and the name of program selected blinks on the display.
‘RICE’
•
This t
ouch button selects 1 of 3 refined rice
cooking programmes when the ‘R
ICE’
menu selection is blinking (long grain, short grain and brown).
• Each successive pressing of the ‘RICE’ button selects the next program from the
menu list and the name of program selected blinks on the display.
‘
START
’
• Press and hold the ’START’ touch
button for 2 seconds to activate the cooking
program which you have previously selected with the touch button ‘MENU/RICE’
‘KEEP
WARM’
•
If the unit is in stand
-
by mode
(i.e. no program
me is in use) pressing the button
‘KEEP WARM’ for 2 seconds activates KEEP WARM mode.
• When the unit is in ‘KEEP WARM’ mode, a count-up clock appears for your reference
‘
PRESET
’
• The ‘
PRESET
’ function allows you to set a timer for delayed cooking
of up to 24
hours. Beware of setting this for too long in the future if there are perishable foods
among the contents of the dish you are cooking.
‘
Hr/Min
’
• For adjust
ing the cooking
time
s for
certain menu settings
pressing one of these
buttons when a programme has been selected allows you to adjust the cooking time
from the default.
• Default cooking times are listed under the specific manual sections for different
programmes.
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3. APPLIANCE OPERATION
3.1 BEFORE USE
1. Open the packaging, take out the appliance carefully, and remove all packaging and promotional material.
2. Take out all the accessories and the operating manual.
3. Remove any promotional stickers. Wipe the appliance case with a wet cloth.
4. Wash the bowl in warm soapy water with a soft sponge. Dry it thoroughly.
3.2 NAVIGATING THE CONTROLS
The display of this unit is touch sensitive and is easy to use with a bright state of the art ‘cool ice blue’ Motouch panel.
NOTE - the ‘START’, ‘KEEP WARM’ and ‘CANCEL’ buttons are activated by pressing and holding the button for 2
seconds. The corresponding button then lights up on the control panel.
3.3 HOW TO USE THE RICE COOKER FUNCTIONS
There are 3 options for cooking rice - ‘REGULAR’, ‘FAST COOK’ and ‘RICE’.
The maximum capacity of this appliance is 8 cups (180ml cup) for WHITE rice and 5 cups (180ml cup) for BROWN
rice. Do not exceed this amount. There are markings on the inside of the inner bowl to indicate the water levels for
white rice. Water ratios for brown rice are given below.
Sakura is designed to cook rice using 7 distinct phases to produce perfect rice every time and to carefully retain
nutrients. These phases are Preheat, Absorb water, Heating, Boiling, Braising, Absorb water and then finally Keep warm
(in this order). This phased cooking and adjustments in temperature are controlled using Sakura’s fuzzy logic processor.
OPTIONS FOR COOKING RICE:
1. ‘REGULAR’ setting is for cooking normal rice (e.g. without refined cooking and steaming)
2. ‘FAST COOK’ setting is for when you want the rice completed a little faster.
3. ‘RICE’ submenu is for a more refined cooking and steaming of rice. You access this submenu by pressing the
menu button until the ‘RICE’ icon blinks on the control panel, then you move through the 3 additional rice
options using the ‘RICE’ button:
a. ‘LONG GRAIN’ setting can be used for any type of long grain rice – for example, basmati, jasmine or Thai
fragrant rice;
b. ‘SHORT GRAIN’ setting can be used for any type of short grain rice like pearl or sushi rice.
c. ‘BROWN RICE’ setting can be used for any type of brown rice.
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Approximate cooking times for different types of rice
Rice Selected
‘REGULAR’
‘FAST
C
OOK’
‘LONG GRAIN’
‘SHORT GRAIN’
‘BROWN’
Time taken
30 mins
22 mins
40 mins
40 mins
62 mins
Water levels for ‘BROWN’ rice:
Cups of rice
1 2 3 4 5
Water level on
bowl
1.5 3 4.5 6 7.5
Also see – Tips to Cooking Great Tasting Rice on page 12 for more detailed cooking information and advice
3.4 HOW TO USE THE KEEP WARM FUNCTION
Once a cooking cycle has finished (yoghurt excepted), the appliance will automatically switch to ‘KEEP WARM’.
You can activate ‘KEEP WARM’ when the appliance is on stand-by (i.e. when no menu functions have been selected) by
pressing and holding the ‘KEEP WARM’ button for 2 seconds. The button will then light up and a count-up clock will
appear on the display for your reference. The ‘KEEP WARM’ function can be used for 24 hours.
To cancel ‘KEEP WARM’, press and hold the ‘CANCEL’ button for 2 seconds. The appliance will then switch to stand-by
mode.
3.5 HOW TO USE THE OTHER COOKING FUNCTIONS
3.5.1 PORRIDGE
This menu setting can be used for Asian rice porridge or oatmeal porridge. For recipes, see page 15.
The default cooking time for the ‘PORRIDGE’ setting is 1 hour. You can adjust this up to 2 hours using the ‘Hr’ or ‘Min’
buttons once you have selected the ‘PORRIDGE’ setting and it is blinking on the display.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, the appliance will make a sound and will automatically switch to ‘KEEP WARM’.
3.5.2 SOUP
For cooking soups and thinner liquids, select the ‘SOUP’ setting.
The default cooking time for the ‘SOUP’ setting is 1 hour. You can adjust this up to 2 hours using the ‘Hr’ or ‘Min’ buttons
once you have selected the ‘SOUP’ setting and it is blinking on the display.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, the appliance will make a sound and will automatically switch to ‘KEEP WARM’.
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3.5.3 STEAM
Using the provided steaming basket, you can steam different types of food. You can cook rice and steam food at the
same time.
The default cooking time for the ‘STEAM’ setting is 10 minutes. You can adjust this up to 1 hour in 5 minute intervals
using the ‘Hr’ or ‘Min’ buttons once you have selected the ‘STEAM’ setting and it is blinking on the display. There will be
a countdown on the display when the water has been heated to the appropriate temperature; you can use cold or hot
water. Using hot water rather than cold water helps speed up the heating process for the steam setting.
See Section 5, page 13 for a guide to steaming
3.5.4 SLOW COOK
For cooking stews and other dishes like curries, dhal, or other pulses/grains select the ‘SLOW COOK’ setting.
The default cooking time for the ‘SLOW COOK’ setting is 2 hours. You can adjust this up to 8 hours using the ‘Hr’ or
‘Min’ buttons once you have selected the ‘SLOW COOK’ setting and it is blinking on the display. When the ‘SLOW COOK’
cycle starts, the appliance heats the contents of the inner bowl to a high temperature (you will hear bubbling from the
liquid), it then switches to a lower temperature for the slow cooking. This is the same as the ‘auto’ setting on a
conventional slow cooker.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, the appliance will make a sound and will automatically switch to ‘KEEP WARM’.
IMPORTANT – Do not exceed the maximum liquid marks on the inside of the inner bowl.
3.5.5 CRUST
For cooking Persian style ‘Tahdig’ rice with a crust, select the ‘CRUST’ setting.
The default cooking time for the ‘CRUST’ setting is 1.5 hours. You can adjust this down to 1 hour or up to 2 hours using
the ‘Hr’ or ‘Min’ buttons once you have selected the ‘CRUST’ setting and it is blinking on the display. After a period of
time, the appliance will make a ‘beep’ and you can open the lid to add any additional ingredients. You then close the lid
to continue cooking.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, the appliance will make a sound and will automatically switch to ‘KEEP WARM’.
3.5.6 CAKE
For cooking delicious cakes, select the ‘CAKE’ setting. The cake setting on your Sakura makes delicious and moist
cakes. Please see section 6 on page 17 for more detailed instructions for cake baking.
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The default cooking time for the ‘CAKE’ setting is 50 mins. This time can be adjusted down to 30 mins and up to 60
mins in 10 mins intervals using the ‘Hr’ or ‘Min’ buttons once you have selected the ‘CAKE’ setting and it is blinking on
the display.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, the appliance will make a sound and will automatically switch to ‘KEEP WARM’.
3.5.7 YOGHURT
For making home-made yoghurt. The ‘YOGHURT’ setting maintains the constant temperature (+38 - +40°С) required for
bifidus bacteria growth and excellent development of yoghurt out of yoghurt culture and milk.
The default cooking time for the ‘YOGHURT’ setting is 8 hours. You can adjust this down to 6 hours or up to 12 hours
using the ‘Hr’ or ‘Min’ buttons once you have selected the ‘YOGHURT’ setting and it is blinking on the display. Please use
yoghurt jars or similar containers for this setting.
Once the cooking cycle is complete, the appliance will make a sound and will automatically switch to stand-by. Note –
on the ‘YOGHURT’ setting it does not switch to ‘KEEP WARM’
NOTES - Keep the lid closed while cooking in this program. The delayed start function is available for this program
3.6 CANCELLING PROGRAMMES
To cancel a programme you have selected or if you want to stop a programme part way through it’s cooking cycle, you
just need to press and hold the ‘CANCEL’ button for 2 seconds. The appliance will then switch to standby mode.
3.7 HOW TO USE THE DELAYED START (PRESET) FUNCTION
The ‘PRESET’ function is a useful timer/delayed start feature; this allows you to set the appliance to have your rice or
food ready at a specific time.
The ‘PRESET’ function is available for the rice, porridge, soup, steam, slow cook and yoghurt menu settings. To set the
timer, press and hold the ‘MENU’ touch button for 2 seconds and select a cooking programme. Then press the ‘PRESET’
button. The ‘PRESET’ indicator will then light up. By pressing the ‘Hr’ and ‘Min’ touch buttons you can select the time
when the rice/dish should be ready. Press the ‘START’ touch button, the cooker will start to count down to the end of
the programme.
Suggested timings for the ‘PRESET’ function
Function
RICE PORRIDGE
SOUP
STEAM
SLOW COOK
YOGHURT
Preset timings
70 mins to
24 hrs
70 mins to
24 hrs
70 mins to
24 hrs
1 hr to
24 hrs
130 mins to
24 hrs
370 mins
to 24 hrs
Note – be aware that perishable foods should not be left for long periods of time when you have set the ‘PRESET’
function as they may spoil.
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4. TIPS TO COOKING GREAT TASTING RICE
4.1 HOW TO COOK PERFECT RICE
Measure the rice accurately! Use the measuring cup provided as other cup sizes may be different measurements. Make
sure you level the rice off at the top of the cup.
Rinse the rice! Place the rice into a sieve or a bowl and pour fresh, cold water on top. Stir the rice loosely by hand and
drain the water. Do this 2-3 times until the water you are rinsing with runs clear.
Be accurate with the water! The amount of water in the inner
bowl prior to cooking greatly affects the texture of the cooked
rice. The more water you use, the softer the rice will be when
cooked. We recommend after washing the rice, you place in the
inner bowl, then top up with water to the corresponding line on
the inner bowl – fill to the underside of the line, this will give you
perfect rice. If you prefer it softer, fill to the top of the line; if you
prefer it harder, fill to 2-3mm below the line.
Stir and loosen! once the appliance has switched to ‘KEEP WARM’, if possible, stir and loosen the rice straight away with
the provided spatula. This helps release excessive moisture and results in nice, perfect fluffy rice.
4.2 BASIC COOKING STEPS
1. Measure the rice with the cup provided with the appliance. Make sure the rice is level to the top of the cup.
2. Clean the rice as directed in ‘4.1 HOW TO COOK PERFECT RICE’. Place the inner bowl into the appliance, put the rice
into the inner bowl and fill to the water line that corresponds to the amount of rice you are cooking.
3. Close the lid and select the rice setting you want to cook with – see ‘3.3 HOW TO USE THE RICE COOKER
FUNCTIONS’ and press and hold ‘START’ for 2 seconds.
4.3 OUR TIPS FOR RICE COOKING AND GETTING PERFECT RESULTS
There isn’t a mark on the inner bowl for just one cup of rice, so when cooking one cup of rice, use the measuring cup
and a tiny splash more to the rice.
Try and choose bags of rice with as few broken grains as possible, as broken grains make rice very soggy and sticky.
It is important to remember that every batch of rice is different - even the rice you regularly buy can sometimes change
for the worse quality - each batch of rice absorbs water differently depending on how well it's been processed. The end
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result can also depend on the age of the rice you use. Newer rice needs less water than older rice but, of course, there is
no way of knowing whether the rice you have bought is an older or newer picked grain.
If the rice you cook is too sticky, it's worthwhile trying a batch without rinsing, as some varieties of rice don’t need
rinsing as they have been processed differently. Unlike pasta, rice just isn't consistent and the first batch cooked from a
new purchase of rice can be hit and miss – the rice cooker does mitigate this to an extent, but adjusting the amount of
water is a sure way of getting the rice you like.
5. HOW TO USE THE STEAM FUNCTION
You can use this appliance as a stand alone steamer or you can cook rice at the same time as steaming food. If
steaming whilst cooking rice, you would use the ‘RICE’ function and add the steaming basket to the inner bowl.
You can steam different types of food in the steaming basket. Here is a guide for estimated cooking different types of
food on the ‘STEAM’ function
INGREDIENTS
AMOUNT
COOKING TIME
TIPS FOR STEAMING
Carrot
200g/1 pc
20 mins
Cut into bite
-
size pieces
Broccoli
200g
15 mins
Cut into bite
-
size pieces
Spinach
100g
15 mins
Cut into bite
-
size pieces
Pumpkin
250g
20 mins
Cut into
bite-size pieces
Potato
450g
40 mins
Cut into bite
-
size pieces
Sweet Potato
300g
35 mins
Cut into bite
-
size pieces
Corn 200g
30 mins
Cut into bite
-
size pieces
Chicken
300g/1 fillet
30 mins
Make cuts on side touching steam
basket
Fish (white fish and
salmon)
150g/cut into
fillets
25 mins
Slice to less than 2cm and wrap in foil
Prawn
150g/15 pcs
20 mins
Steam without removing shells
Scallop
150g
20 mins
Remove from shell (recommended to
line the steam basket with Chinese
leaves or similar to prevent sticking)
Refrigerated Meat
Dumpling
200g
15 mins
Leave space between foods
Frozen Meat
Dumpling
200g
20 mins
Leave space between foods
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IMPORTANT - Do not steam food over 3.5cm thick. If you would like to combine cooking rice with steaming, it is
recommended that 3 cups of rice is the maximum capacity you can cook. Any more than this, there is a danger as the
rice cooks, the steaming basket will push into the lid and pop it open.
If cooking rice and steaming at the same time, you can open the lid (very carefully, minding the steam that is released
from the unit) to add the steaming basket part way through the cooking cycle so the vegetables are not over-cooked.
6. HOW TO BAKE CAKE
1. Grease the inner bowl lightly and evenly with butter.
2. Prepare the cake batter. Note – do not use too much baking powder or baking soda as it may cause the cake to
rise too high. The maximum weight for all ingredients is 500g, do not exceed this.
3. Place the inner bowl on a hard, flat surface and place the cake mixture into the inner bowl. Shake a little and tap
the underside of the bowl gently with the palm of your hand (do this several times) to release any air bubbles in
the cake mixture.
4. Place the inner bowl into the appliance and close the lid. Press the ‘MENU’ button until the ‘CAKE’ setting blinks
on the control panel. You can then choose the length of cooking time – default is 50 minutes but this can be
adjusted down to 30 minutes and up to 60 minutes in 10 minute intervals. Press and hold the ‘START’ button
for 2 seconds to start the cooking cycle.
5. Once the cooking cycle is finished, the appliance will switch to ‘KEEP WARM’, check the cake with a wooden
tooth pick or skewer to see if it is cooked. If not, you can cancel the ‘KEEP WARM’ by pressing and holding the
‘CANCEL’ button for two seconds and select the ‘CAKE’ setting as detailed in step 4 to cook for longer.
See section 7, page 17 for cake recipes to cook in your appliance.
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7. RECIPES
Here are a couple of recipes to start you off with your new rice cooker. For lots more recipes like flavoured rice
(Mexican and coconut rice), risotto, stews, soups and more, please see our foodie blog at www.yumasia.co.uk/blog.
OATMEAL PORRIDGE
Ingredients (serves 4)
1 cup steel cut or rolled oats
1 cup water
1 cup half cream & half milk (or 1 cup of milk or water – whatever you prefer)
3-4 spoons (or more to your own taste) honey or brown sugar
* You may need to experiment with the amounts of oats and water, depending on whether you like thick or thin oat
porridge!
Directions
1. Place oats and water in the inner cooking pan.
2. Place the inner cooking pan in the main body of the rice cooker, plug in the unit, select the “Porridge” setting and
press and hold the “START” button to start.
3. When the rice cooker turns to “Keep Warm,” open the lid, stir and add the remaining ingredients. Using the Timer
function and soaking the oats overnight will help soften the texture.
4. Add any dried or fresh fruit to the porridge instead of sugar – delicious and healthy on a cold winter’s day!!
NOTE: Do not use the Timer function when cooking with milk or other dairy products, as they may spoil.
SUSHI ROLLS
Ingredients (4-5 servings)
3 cups of rice
For the sushi seasoning (vinegar mix) – 4 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp sugar, 1.5 tsp salt
Whatever topping you prefer (sashimi, prawns, pickles, natto, salmon roe, eel)
Seaweed, wasabi, soy sauce and pickled red ginger for garnish
Directions
1. Wash rice and place into inner bowl, add water (2.5 cups and use the ‘SHORT GRAIN’ menu option)
2. When the rice cooker turns to “Keep Warm,” place the rice in a wooden container (wiped with a clean, wet cloth)
and pour the vinegar mix over the rice, mixing whilst cooling with a fan
3. Hand rolled sushi is simple and quick, it’s just a case of wrapping your favourite ingredient with nori (seaweed)
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RICE PORRIDGE (CONGEE)
Ingredients (4-5 servings)
1 cup of rice
75g chicken thighs, chopped and parboiled
Pinch of salt
Ginger and spring onion (scallion), shredded – to taste
Directions
1. Wash rice and place into inner bowl, add water then place the chicken on top
2. Press the ‘MENU’ button and select ‘PORRIDGE’ and press and hold the ‘START’ button
3. When the rice cooker turns to “Keep Warm,” add salt if you want it and garnish with ginger and spring onions
RICE PUDDING
Ingredients (cup measures are for the rice measuring cup 4-6 servings)
2 cups arborio rice or short-grain rice (you can also use long grain rice if you don’t have short grain)
2 cups cold water
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1 cinnamon stick or pinch of ground cinnamon
1 lemon zest, one large piece of lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg (or less if you prefer)
3 tablespoons ground cinnamon (to garnish)
Directions
1. Measure your short grain rice with the measuring cup you got with your rice cooker. For this recipe you need to
start with two of those measures.
2. Measure first the rice then rinse rice in cold water, and place rice and water into the rice cooker, choose the
‘REGULAR’ rice setting and start the cooking cycle. Cook until it clicks automatically to keep warm.
3. Meanwhile whisk evaporated milk, coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon stick (or ground
cinnamon), lemon zest (a large thin slice of zest, not grated) and nutmeg together.
4. When rice has been cooked and the rice cooker has switched to warm, disconnect the cord from outlet, stir once
and let the cooked rice cool for 15 minutes.
5. Then add the whisked milks into the rice, close lid and set the cooker to the ‘KEEP WARM’ setting. Check about 30
minutes later and see if it is at the consistency you like. Alternatively, you can use the ‘STEAM’ function to speed this
process up. We find using the STEAM function thickens the rice/milk mixture to a nice thickness.
6. Discard the cinnamon stick (if using) and the lemon zest.
7. Place into individual dishes and garnish with ground cinnamon and cream if desired.
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CAKES
For cakes, you can make things easier by using a ready-made cake mix and adding your favourite ingredients, they still
turn out perfectly. If you want to make your own cake batter, be sure to follow the guidance on maximum ingredients.
BANANA CAKE
Ingredients
3 eggs
110g sugar
110g melted butter
200g very ripe bananas (weight without skin)
160g plain flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp baking soda
a pinch of salt, less than 1/8 tsp
butter for greasing the inner bowl
Directions
1. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a big bowl, set aside. Melt the butter and sugar in a non-stick
bowl and set aside to cool a while. Mash the bananas with a fork and set aside.
2. Add the beaten eggs to the melted butter and sugar and mix well using a manual whisk or spatula.
3. Add in mashed bananas, mix well using a spatula
4. Finally, fold in sifted flour mixture using a spatula
5. Pour the cake batter into the greased rice cooker bowl. Hit the bottom of the rice cooker bowl with the flat of your
hand several times in different parts of the bowl. This will ensure there won’t be any large air bubbles in the finished
cake.
6. Select the ‘CAKE’ option and move the time to at least 50 minutes. It may need longer than this, so when the 50
minutes cycle has finished, test the top of the cake by gently pressing it. If it feels firm, it’s ready – alternatively
insert a toothpick and it shouldn’t have any cake mixture stuck to it.
7. Remove the bowl from the rice cooker unit and allow the cake to cool for a while in the bowl. When fully cooled,
put your hand inside the rice cooker bowl on top of the cake and tip out onto your hand. The bottom of the cake will
have a lovely crust and you can transfer the cake onto a plate.
Serve with whipped cream, ice cream, caramel sauce or just eat by itself for a yummy afternoon treat with a cup of
tea
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FUDGE CHEESECAKE
Ingredients
200g Cream cheese
50g sugar
30g sugar – for beating egg whites
3 pcs eggs – separate egg yolk from white
30g all purpose flour – sifted
30ml fresh cream
4 tsp lemon juice
vanilla extract to taste
20g butter melted
butter for greasing inner bowl
Directions
1. Grease the inside of the inner cooking bowl lightly and evenly with butter
2. Soften cream cheese at room temperature or put in microwave for 30 seconds
3. Place cream cheese in a bowl and mix with wooden spatula until it becomes smooth. Add sugar and blend with
wooden spatula.
4. Add yolks one at a time. Blend in sifted all-purpose flour, fresh cream, lemon juice, vanilla extract and melted
butter. At this point add a good sprinkling of tiny fudge pieces.
5. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add sugar until whites begin to hold their shape as a
meringue.
6. Gently fold meringue into the cream cheese mixture – do this very, very slowly (this makes sure the cheesecake
stays nice and light).
7. Pour the batter into the inner cooking bowl and hit the bottom with the palm of your hand several times to release
the air bubbles in the batter. Place the inner cooking bowl into the rice cooker and close the outer lid.
8. Press the MENU button and select the CAKE menu setting. Press the START button and set to the cooking of 60
minutes.
9. When baking completes, allow to cool then place hand on top of cheesecake inside pan and carefully tip out, then
slip it onto a ready-made sweet pastry case or onto a biscuit base.
This fudge cheesecake can be cut into portions and frozen successfully.
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8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Always remove any remaining pieces of food and clean immediately after use.
• Do not use any kind of metal brush, scrubber or harsh chemicals/solvents to clean the dirty parts of the
appliance. If anything remains stuck to the inner bowl, pre-soak with a little washing up liquid before washing
• Do not immerse the appliance in water. Use a damp sponge or soft cloth to clean the outer case
• The inner lid of this appliance is removable. Press the locks
and pull the lid, taking it out of its holder. Wash the removable lid
after each cooking cycle with a sponge in soapy water.
• Never put the bowl or inner lid into a dishwasher. The
chemicals and washing cycle of a dishwasher are too harsh for
these parts. Any damage caused by a dishwasher will not be
covered by our warranty.
• The steam cap on top of the lid is removable. Wash this on a regular
basis. The removable steam cap can also be dissembled to ensure full
cleaning.
• Only ever use the plastic or wooden accessories. Never use metal to stir
as this will damage the ceramic coating on the inner bowl.
• Remove and empty the condensation collector on the back of the appliance after
every use. Wash, dry and install it back into place.
• Do not pour vinegar into the inner bowl as this will damage the ceramic coating.
• The ceramic coating on the inner bowl may change colour over time. This is
completely normal and nothing to worry about.
9. REPLACEMENT PARTS
If you need spare parts, please contact us via our website www.yumasia.co.uk or e-mail info@yumasia.co.uk.
Spare parts available for the Sakura YUM-EN15:
Part Name
Part Number
Ceramic coated inner bowl
IB-
EN15
Detachable inner lid
IL-
EN15
Measuring cup
MC-
EN15
Steaming basket
SB-
EN15
Spatula
SP-
EN15
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10. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
COOKING RICE
Rice cooks too hard or too
soft
•
Make sure the appliance is on a flat surface, if it is
on
an uneven surface, the water level becomes
inconsistent and it will affect the cooking of the rice.
• The texture of rice varies depending on how it’s been
processed (see section 5.3 for more information)
• Using the ‘PRESET’ function can result in a softer rice
texture if the rice has soaked in the water for a length
of time.
• Using the ‘FAST COOK’ setting may result in harder
rice
• Make sure the inner bowl isn’t deformed
• Did you loosen the rice after cooking? If not, do this
to allow excess water to evaporate
Rice is scorched/burnt
• Make sure nothing is stuck to the heating element or
bottom of the inner bowl
• Rice may not have been washed enough, leaving too
much starch on the rice
• Make sure the inner bowl isn’t deformed
Boils over while cooking
• Check the
‘MENU’ setting you have selected and the
water level you have filled to
• Make sure the steam vent cap is on the appliance
Unable to start cooking or
buttons won’t respond
•
Make sure the power cord is pushed as far into the
appliance as possible
• For the ‘START’, ‘KEEP WARM’ and ‘CANCEL’ buttons
you need to press and hold for 2 seconds
A noise is heard during
cooking or keep warm
•
A clicking noise is just the microprocessor (MICOM)
adjusting the cooking temperature of the appliance, it
is nothing to worry about
• A ‘sparking’ noise may occur if the inner bowl has
any kind of moisture on the bottom of it as the
heating element warms. Make sure the inner bowl is
completely dry.
Steam comes out from
between the outer lid and
main body
•
Check the outer lid is fi
tting properly and has not
deformed.
• Is the outer lid gasket dirty? If so, clean the outer lid
gasket
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CAKE BAKING
Cake is not cooked or
doesn’t rise
•
The cooking time may have been too short
• Beat any egg whites until foamy, otherwise there may
not be sufficient rise to the cake
• Do not beat egg whites too much – if they separate,
they are beaten too much and will cause the cake to
collapse
• Measure the ingredients accurately – inaccuracy in
measuring can cause insufficient baking/rising
• Over-mixing the batter when adding the flour may
cause insufficient baking or rising
• Adding too many additional ingredients can cause the
cake to bake unevenly – follow the amount listed in
recipes
• Bake the cake immediately after preparing the batter
- allowing the batter to sit for an extended period of
time may deflate the batter and cause the cake to
collapse
Cake rises too much
• Did you add baking powder or baking soda? Do not
add baking powder or baking soda as it may cause
the cake to rise too high
Cake is difficult to release
from the inner bowl
•
Make sure you grease the inner bowl well
• Leave the cake to cool completely
The cake breaks easily
• Freshly baked cake can break easily. Make sure you
leave the cake to cool completely before turning out
or handling
The cake is scorched/burnt
• Make sure the inner bowl isn’t deformed
• The cooking time may have been too long, make sure
you follow the recommended cooking times
NOTE
–
do not place other cake pans or wax paper into the appliance or inner bowl. Doing so
may cause a malfunction or the inner bowl to deform
STEAMING
Food does not steam
• Is there sufficient water for steaming? Make sure
there is water to at least the two cup mark on the
inner bowl
• Is there too much food in the steaming basket? –
reduce the amount of food or increase the cooking
time
• The food may be in too large pieces, reduce the size
of food pieces or increase the cooking time
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PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
STEAMING
Steame
d food is too hard
• Vegetables
– steaming time was too short. Make
sure there is enough water and continue to steam
• Fish and meat – steaming time was too long. Reduce
the cooking time
Steamed food is cold
• Has too much time elapsed from when the cooking
cycle ended? Try not to leave on ‘KEEP WARM’,
remove immediately from the appliance and eat
KEEP WARM
Rice has a smell, is yellow or
there is excessive moisture
•
Do not keep very small amounts of rice on ‘KEEP
WARM’
• Has the ‘KEEP WARM’ been used for more than 12
hours?
• The type of rice and water may have caused the rice
to look yellow
• Was the spatula left in the inner bowl whilst on ‘KEEP
WARM’
• Did you loosen rice immediately after it had cooked –
if not, loosen
• It may be a left over smell from a previous cooking
cycle (especially if slow cooking dishes)
TIMER COOKING
Appliance starts cooking
immediately
•
The minimum default time is 70 minutes, anything
less than this will start the cooking cycle immediately
Food isn’t ready at the set
time
•
Cooking may not complete at the set time if the
temperature in the room or the water level is too low
• Was there a power cut? This will cause the unit to
reset
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11. SPECIFICATIONS AND COOKING TIMES
Model name and number Sakura, YUM-EN15
Capacity 1.5 litre (1 to 8 cups) rice cooker or 4 litre slow cooker
Rating AC 220-240v, 50-60Hz
Electric consumption 860w
Average power consumption on ‘KEEP WARM’ 35w
Cooking system Direct heating
Country of manufacture China
Length of power cord 1m
External dimensions (approximate) 41cm (length) x 32cm (width) x 26cm (height)
Weight (approximate) 5.05kg
COOKING CAPACITY
(cups or litres)
FEATURE
CAPACITY
DEFAULT COOKING TIMES
Regular rice
1-
8 cups/1.4l
30 minutes
Fast cook
rice
1-8
cups/1.4l
26 minutes
Rice
Long grain
Short grain
Brown
1-8 cups/1.4l
1-8 cups/1.4l
1-5 cups/0.9l
40 minutes
40 minutes
62 minutes
Porridge
1-
5 cups/0.9l
1 hour, can be adjusted to 2 hours
maximum
Soup
1.5 litres
1 hour, can be adjusted to 2 hours
maximum
Steam
n/a 10 minutes, can be adjusted up to 1 hour
maximum in 5 mins intervals
Slow Cook
1.5 litres
2 hours, can be adjusted to 8 hours
maximum
Crust
1-
8 cups/1.4l
1.5 hours, can be adjusted down to 1 hour
or up to 2 hours maximum
Cake
150g
flour 50 mins, can be adjusted down to 30 mins
and up to 60 mins maximum in 10 mins
intervals
Yoghurt
1 litre of milk
and water
(see recipe)
8 hours,
can be adjus
ted down to 6 hours
or up to 12 hours maximum
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12. CERTIFICATION AND WARRANTY
Included with this appliance is our comprehensive warranty (please see warranty card inluded.). For more details of our
warranty go to www.yumasia.co.uk/warranty
This Yum Asia rice cooker and multi-function cooker is designed for DOMESTIC USE ONLY. It’s use in a commercial
setting will invalidate this warranty.
If you encounter a problem with your appliance, please first look at the ‘Troubleshooting’ guide on page 20 of the
manual to see if your problem is listed there. If you continue to have a problem, please e-mail info@yumasia.co.uk with
your order details, a description and photos of the problem.
Your appliance is designed and manufactured with he highest quality materials and components
which can be recycled and re-used.
This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, when at their end of life, should be
disposed of separately from household waste. Please dispose of this appliance at your local
community waste/recycling centre.
This appliance is compliant with the Restriction Of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive.
This appliance is certified for compliance for distribution and use in the UK and EEA
IMPORTANT! - The wires in this mains power cord are coloured as:
Green and yellow = Earth Brown or Red = Live Blue or Black = Neutral
Connect the Earth wire (green and yellow) to the terminal in the plug which
is marked with the letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green and
yellow. Connect the Neutral wire to the terminal which is marked with the
letter N or coloured black. Connect the Live wire to the terminal which is
marked with the letter L or coloured red. This appliance must be protected
by a 13A fuse if a 13A (BS1363) plug is used.
YUM ASIA
UNITED KINGDOM
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