Tatung TFC-5817 User Manual

Model No.: TFC-5817

User Manual

Thank you for purchasing the Tatung Electric Rice Cooker. Please read the user Manual carefully before using and keep it for future reference. Diagram images are for reference only, and may not be your exact model.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following:

1. Important: Read all instructions carefully before first use.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs.

3. Use only on a level, dry and heat-resistant surface.

4. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plug or the appliance in water or any other liquid. See instructions for cleaning.

5. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.

6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Contact Tatung customer service for examination, repair or adjustment.

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Tatung may result in fire, electrical shock or injury.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not touch hot surfaces or let the cord hang over the edge of a counter or table

11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated

12. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.

13. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing rice, hot oil or other liquids.

14. Do not touch, cover or obstruct the steam vent on the top of the rice cooker as it is extremely hot and may cause scalding.

15. Use only with a 120V AC power outlet.

16. Always unplug from the base of the wall outlet. Never pull on the cord.

17. The rice cooker should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other operating appliances. If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, the appliance may not operate properly.

18. Always make sure the outside of the inner cooking pot is dry prior to use. If the inner pot is returned to the cooker when wet, it may damage or cause the product to malfunction.

oven.

19. Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking. Hot steam will escape and may cause scalding.

20. Rice should not be left in the inner cooking pot with the Keep-Warm function on for more than 12 hours.

21. To prevent damage or deformation, do not use the inner cooking pot on a stovetop or burner.

22. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.

23. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the removable inner cooking pot provided.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Short Cord Instructions

1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

3. If a longer extension cord is used: a.The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. b.The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not dangle over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally.

DO NOT DANGLING CORD!

KEEP AWAY

FROM CHILDREN!

Polarized Plug

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other); follow the instructions below:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, please contast us at 1-800-829-2850 ext.216.

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

Parts Name

Removable Inner Lid

Cover

Removable Inner Pot

Accessories

Scoop

Spoon

Power Cord

Measuring cup

Open Button

Control Panel

Handle

Cooker Base

Steamer

Control Panel

Standby Mode

(----)on the display indicates that the unit is in Standby Mode

Warm/Cancel Button

If you want your food to stay warm (around 158-168°F) after cooking, press this button. The indicator light will be on when the warming mode is active. This button only works in Standy Mode. To cancel the keep warm function, press this button until the indicator light is off.

Timer

Main Cooking Buttons

(Congee, White Rice, Quick Rice)

Quick Rice Button

Cooks White Rice about 10mins Faster Note: Rice texture and taste is different compared to using the White Rice Button

Hour

Min

Timer

Hour Min

Congee

Steam

Stew

Slow Cook

Reheat

Warm

Cancel

White Rice

Brown Rice

Porridge

Oatmeal

Soup

Quick Rice

Menu Button

Press the Menu Button to access 8 additional cooking modes: (Brown Rice, Porridge, Oatmeal, Soup, Steam, Stew, Slow Cook, Reheat)

Start Button

Select the desired cooking mode then press Start to ignite the cooking process

Reheat Button

Reheat food around 248-266°F

Cooking Modes/Menu

Your rice cooker features many cooking options. The 3 common cooking

modes are listed below. These cooking modes are prominently displayed

on your rice cooker.

Congee the default cook time is 2hr. Use the Hour or Min button to

adjust the time from 1.5hr to 4hr. *Please refer to the measurement

lines in the inner pot when cooking congee.

White Rice

3. Quick Rice for White Rice Only. Cooks about 10 minutes faster

than using the White Rice Cooking Mode. Use this button for when

you're in a rush. The rice texture and taste will be different compared

to using the White Rice Button.

Press the Menu button to access (8 additional Cooking Modes)

1. Brown Rice

2. Porridge *Please refer to the measurement lines in the inner pot when

cooking congee

3. Oatmeal the default cooking time is 40 mins.Use the Hour or Min button

to adjust the time from 20 mins to 2 hours

4. Soup the default cook time is 2 hr. Use the Hour or Min button to adjust

the time from 1.5 hr to 4 hr.

5. Steam the default cook time is 5 mins. Use the Hour or Min button to

adjust the time from 5 mins to 30 mins. The "Hour" button will increase

the time by 1 hours and the "Min "button will decrease the time by 1 mins.

Make sure to use the steaming tray when streaming. Always add at

least 1 to 2 measuring cups of water. Please use the measuring cup

provided.

Cooking Modes/Menu

6. Stew the default cook time is 2 hr. Use the Hour or Min button to

adjust the time from 45 min to 2 hr.

7. Slow Cook the default cook time is 2 hr.Use the Hour or Min button

to adjust the time from 2 hr to 10 hr.

8. Reheat Use this button to reheat food. The reheating temperature

starts at 120-130°F.

*Inner Pot Measurement Lines

Please follow the measurement indicated in the inner pot when adding

water. See Cooking Instructions for more details.

Function

White Rice Quick Rice

Brown Rice

Congee

Porridge

Proportion

Rice (cup) Water (Mark)

2 CUP 2 CUP

2 CUP

1 CUP

2（RICE） 2（RICE） 2（RICE）

（CONGEE）

（

PORRIDGE

）

The minimum amount of uncooked rice

2 2

1/2

The maximum amount of uncooked rice

8 8

8 2

Initial Use

Clean Before First Time Use

1. Wash lid and accessories in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.

2. Remove inner pot from rice cooker and clean with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to cooker

3. Never immerse the rice cooker base, cord or plug in water

Cooking Instructions

How To Cook White or Brown Rice

Remove the inner pot and place it on a flat level surface

1 . Using the measuring cup provided,measure the desired amount of uncooked rice

2. Pour rice into a separate container to rinse

3. Rinse rice with cold water until the entire powdery residue has been removed. The water should become relatively clear

4. Pour rinsed rice into the inner pot and add the appropriate amount of water. Use the marking on the inner pot as a guide. For example if you measured 2 cups of rice you will need to add water until the level reaches line " 2" in the inner pot.

Warning: Do not fill water over the max water level marked in the inner pot; water will overflow into the cooker and damage it.

5. Place the inner pot into the cooker

6. Close the lid on the cooker until you hear a "click" sound

7. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. Once the power cord is

plugged in correctly the LED will display "----" and the indicator light on the Start button will flash. The flashing lights indicate that the appliance is in Stand-By Mode.

8. Select the type of rice you are cooking by using the buttons on the

control panel. Select White Rice, Quick Rice, or Brown Rice.

(To select Brown Rice simply press the "Menu" until the "Brown Rice" indicator is lit.

9. Press the Start Button. The indicator light will be on (not flashing)

when it is in cooking mode. You will also see lights following each other in the shape of a rectangle on the timer display.

Timer

Running Lines indicate that the unit is cooking.

Hour Min

Hour

Timer

Min

Hour Min

Congee

Standby Mode ”----”

Steam

Stew

Slow Cook

Reheat

Warm

Cancel

White Rice

Brown Rice

Porridge

Oatmeal

Soup

Quick Rice

Start

Timer

Your rice cooker features a 24 hour timer. Select your cooking function then press "Timer". The default time for the Timer is 2 hours (2:00 will be displayed on the timer and it will flash). Use the Hour or Min button to adjust the time. The "Min" button will adjust in increments of 10 minutes and the "Hour" button will adjust in increments on 1 hour. Set your time then press "Start". You will see the Timer Icon illuminate.

Note: You cannot set the timer for less than 2 hours.

Timer Clock Icon will illuminate to show that Timer is working

2-Hour Detault Time

Timer

Hour

Timer

Min

Hour Min

Congee

White Rice

Hour and Minute Adjustments

Brown Rice

Porridge

Oatmeal

Soup

Quick Rice

Steam

Stew

Slow Cook

Reheat

Warm

Cancel

keep Warm

Your rice cooker will automatically keep food warm for you after the cooking process is complete. The "Warm" indicator light will light up to indicate that it is in "Warm" mode and the number 0 will be displayed under Hour. In "Warm" mode the display will show "0" in the first hour, and then display 1 for the 1 hour, 2 for the 2 hour and so forth until the 12

" hour.The 12 hour you will see “----” displayed; please cancel

the keep warm mode when you see this.

Food should never be in "Warm" mode for over 12 hours. Rice will dry out and turn yellow if you warm for too long.

The Warm temperature is 158°F~168.8°F

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“0” Timer Display “Warm” Indicator Light

Steam

Stew

Slow Cook

Reheat

Warm

Cancel

Timer

Hour

Min

Timer

Hour Min

Congee

White Rice

Brown Rice

Porridge

Oatmeal

Soup

Quick Rice

If rice has been cooked and cooled already (meaning at some point you unplugged the power cord or cancelled the "Warm" function) and you want to warm your food simply press the Warm/Cancel button while the unit is in Standby-By Mode. The "Warm" indicator light will light up to indicate that it is in "Warm" mode and the number 0 will be displayed under Hour

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