Tiger JAJ-A55S Operating Instructions Manual
Tig
Tyra
Electric Rice Cooker
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
For household use only.
Thank you for purchasing this TIGER rice cooker/warmer.
Please read these instructions carefully before use and observe them during use.
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JAJ-A55S
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord or plug in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or
taking off parts.
6. Do not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10.
Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing hot oil or other hot
liquids.
12.
13.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
This appliance is intended for household use.
The following instructions are applicable to 120V only:
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk
of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet in 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 defeat this safety feature.
Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed including
the following:
Always attach plug to the appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.
The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
1. A short power cord (or detachable power cord) is provided to reduce the risks of becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer detachable power cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
3. If a longer detachable power cord or 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 extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally.
Contents
1 Important Safeguards...................................................... 4
2 Part Names and Functions. . . . . . . .......................................... 8
Menu options and features................................................ 10
Tips on making delicious rice.............................................. 11
3 Before Cooking Rice...................................................... 12
4 Cooking Rice............................................................ 14
5 Once the Rice Is Done Cooking............................................ 16
6 Cooking Using the Timer.................................................. 17
7 Keeping the Rice Warm................................................... 20
8 Reheating Cooked Rice................................................... 21
9 Cooking Rice (Soup) and Side Dishes Together ("Synchro-Cooking" Menu).... 22
10 Making a Stew ("Stew·Soup" Menu). . ...................................... 25
11 Baking a Cake ("Cake" Menu). . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................. 28
12 Cleaning and Maintenance................................................ 30
13 Cooking Is Not Performed Properly........................................ 33
14 Stew Cooking or Cake Baking Does Not Go As Expected. .................... 35
15 Troubleshooting......................................................... 36
Others................................................................... 38
Setting the present time. .................................................. 38
Specifications............................................................ 38
When the plug is disconnected, or there was a prolonged power outage. . . . . . . 39
Purchasing replacement parts and optional accessories. . . . . . ............... 39
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Ú The WARNINGS and CAUTIONS described below
are intended to protect the user and other individuals
from physical harm and household damage. To
ensure safety, please follow carefully.
Ú Do not remove the caution/warning seal attached to
the appliance.
Safety instructions are classified and described
according to the level of harm and damage caused
by improper use, as shown below.
This symbol indicates there is a
possibility of death or serious injury
*1
when the unit is improperly handled.
This symbol indicates there is a
possibility of injury
*2
or damage to
property
*3
when the unit is
improperly handled.
*1 "Seriously injury" is defined here as loss of sight, burns (high
and low temperature), electric shock, broken bones,
poisoning, or other injuries severe enough to require
hospitalization or extended outpatient care.
*2 "Minor or moderate injury" is defined here as a physical injury,
burn, or electric shock which will not require hospital stay or
extended outpatient care.
*3 "Damage to property" is defined here as damage towards a
building, furniture, or pets.
Description of Symbols
The symbol indicates a warning
or caution. The specific details of
the warning or caution are indicated
inside the symbol or in an illustration
or text near the symbol.
The symbol indicates a prohibited
action. The specific details of the
prohibited action are indicated
inside the symbol or in an illustration
or text near the symbol.
The symbol indicates an action
that must be taken or an instruction
that must be followed. The specific
details of the action or instruction
are indicated inside the symbol or in
an illustration or text near the
symbol.
Warning
Do not use any other power supply than the
rated voltage.
Otherwise it could cause fire or electric shock.
Use an electrical outlet rated 7A or higher and
do not plug in other devices at the same time.
Connecting other devices in the same outlet may
cause the outlet to overheat or result in fire.
Do not damage or use a damaged power cord.
Do not forcefully bend, twist, fold, or modify the
cord. Do not place near high temperature surfaces
or under/between heavy objects. A damaged
power cord can cause fire or electric shock.
Wipe the plug thoroughly in the case dust or
other foreign objects are collected.
This is to avoid fire.
Firmly insert the plug into the outlet to avoid
electric shock, shorting, smoke, or fire.
Do not use the product if the power cord or
plug is damaged or the plug is loose in the
outlet.
This is to avoid electric shock, shorting, or fire.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by a special cord or assembly
available from the manufacturer or its service
agent.
Do not plug in or unplug with wet hands.
This is to avoid electric shock or injury.
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Important Safeguards
Read and follow all safety instructions before using the rice cooker.
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Do not let infants or
children lick the
electric sockets or
fixtures.
Doing so may result in
electric shock.
Never open the lid during
cooking.
Doing so may result in
burns.
Do not place your face or hands near the steam
vent.
Doing so may result in burns. Be especially careful
to keep out of reach of infants and children.
Do not allow children to use the appliance by
themselves and do not put within reach of
infants or toddlers.
Failing to do so may result in burns, electric shock,
or injury.
Do not immerse the appliance in water, or pour
water into the appliance.
This is to avoid short circuits, electric shocks, and
malfunctions.
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or
modify the product.
Repairs should only be performed by a
qualified service representative.
Doing so may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
Do not insert any metal objects into any gaps
between the parts.
Doing so may result in electric shock or
malfunction.
When closing the lid, make sure you remove
any rice and so on that has stuck around the
upper casing and the hook, and that you hear
the lid click shut.
If it is not shut, steak may leak out or the lid may
open and contents may spray out causing burns or
other injuries.
Stop using the appliance immediately if you
incur any malfunction or trouble.
Not doing so may result in fire, electric shock, or
injury.
Examples of trouble:
y The power cord and/or plug become abnormally
hot.
y Smoke is emitted from the rice cooker or a
burning odor is detected.
y The rice cooker is cracked or there are loose or
rattling parts.
y The inner pot is deformed.
y There are other problems or abnormalities.
Immediately unplug the power cord from the outlet
and contact your local dealer for servicing.
Do not use this product in anyway not
described in the operating instructions or
supplied cookbook.
Steam or contents may spray out causing burns or
other injuries.
(Examples)
y Heating ingredients inside of plastic cooking
bags, etc.
y Using parchment paper to cover food in the rice
cooker.
Caution
Do not use on an unstable surface, or on a
table or rug that is vulnerable to heat.
Doing so may result in fire or damage to the table
or mat.
Do not use near the
wall or furniture.
Steam and heat may
cause damage,
discoloration and/or
deformation. Use the rice
cooker at least 30cm
away from walls or furniture. When using the
appliance on a kitchen rack or cabinet, make sure
the steam or heat is not trapped.
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Do not use the
appliance in a small
space that forces
steam onto the
operation panel.
Steam and heat may
cause damage,
discoloration and/or deformation to the operation
panel and the main body. When using the product
on a sliding table, pull the table out so that the
steam is not trapped.
Do not expose the plug
to steam.
Doing so may result in
electric shock or fire.
When using the product
on a sliding table, be
careful not to expose the
product to steam.
Do not use the appliance on a sliding table that
is not strong enough to support its weight.
If the appliance falls, it could result in injuries,
burns, or a malfunction. Make sure the table is
strong enough to support the appliance's weight
before use.
Do not use the
rice cooker
near a heat
source or
where it may be
splashed with
water.
Doing so may result in electric shock,
short-circuiting, fire, or deformation or malfunction
of the rice cooker.
Use only the inner pot made exclusively for this
rice cooker.
Using any other pot may result in overheating or
malfunction.
Only use the cooking plate supplied with this
rice cooker.
Using another cooking plate may result in fire or
burns.
Only use the power cord supplied with the rice
cooker. Do not connect the power cord to any
other devices.
This is to avoid problems or fire.
Do not cook with the inner pot empty.
Doing so may result in overheating or malfunction.
Be careful of the escaping
steam when opening the lid.
Exposure to steam may result
in burns.
Do not touch hot parts during or immediately
after cooking.
Doing so may result in burns.
Unplug power cord when not in use.
This is to avoid injury, scalds, electric shock, or fire
caused by a short-circuit.
Be sure to firmly hold
the plug when removing
from an outlet;
this is to avoid electric
shock, shorting, or fire.
Do not use multiple outlet
receptacles.
This is to avoid fire.
Handle the rice cooker with care.
Dropping the rice cooker or exposing it to a strong
impact may result in injury or malfunction of the
unit itself.
Wait until the appliance has cooled down
before performing maintenance;
this is to avoid burns from hot surfaces.
Do not wash the entire appliance.
Do not pour water into the appliance or into the
base of the appliance; this is to avoid short circuits
and electric shocks.
Do not move the rice cooker while it is still
cooking.
Doing so may cause the contents to spill and
cause burns.
If the plug is disconnected, rice is not cooked.
Do not touch the open button while carrying
the rice cooker.
Doing so may cause the lid to open, resulting in
injury or burns.
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Important Safeguards
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Household use only.
This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
y staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments
y farm houses
y by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments
Do not use the appliance on an IH cooking
heater.
This is to avoid malfunction.
Before cleaning the appliance, make sure you
unplug the power plug from the outlet, and
disconnect the power cord from the main body
itself. When using the appliance again after
cleaning, make sure that the power plug and
the plug connector on the main body are
completely dry. Do not move the appliance
when the power is on.
This is to avoid electric shock, shorting, or fire.
Cautions towards enabling the long-term use of this rice cooker
y Remove any burnt rice or remaining grains of rice.
Failure to do so may cause steam to leak or contents
to boil over. This may result in malfunction or
improperly cooked rice.
y Do not cover the rice cooker with a
cloth or other object during cooking.
Doing so may cause the rice cooker
or the lid to become deformed or
discolored.
y Do not reheat (keep warm) cooked rice that has
cooled down.
This is to avoid malfunctions or fire.
y The holes on the rice cooker are designed to maintain
its functions and performance. In extremely rare
cases, dust or even insects may enter these holes
and cause malfunction. To prevent this, a
commercially available insect prevention sheet, etc.,
is recommended. If a malfunction does occur due to
this problem, it will not be covered by warranty.
Contact the place of purchase.
y The inner pot's fluorocarbon resin coating may wear
and peel with extended use. This material is harmless
to humans and this situation presents no hindrance to
actual cooking or to the rice cooker's heat insulating
capability. In the case you would like to purchase a
new inner pot, you can do so by contacting store of
purchase or Tiger customer service.
y Strictly observe the following instructions to keep the
fluorocarbon resin coating from scratching or peeling.
x Do not place the inner pot directly over gas,
electric, or IH stove top. Do not place in the
microwave or oven.
x Use the Keep Warm function for white rice only. Do
not use for mixed or seasoned rice, etc.
x Do not use vinegar inside the inner pot.
x Use only the supplied spatula or a wooden spatula.
x Do not use hard utensils such as metal ladles,
spoons, or whisks.
x Do not place a basket inside the inner pot.
x Do not place tableware and other hard utensils or
objects inside the inner pot.
x Do not clean the inner pot with hard materials such
as metal spatulas or nylon scouring sponges.
x Do not use a dishwasher/dryer to clean the inner
pot.
x Be careful not to scratch the inner pot when
washing rice.
x If the inner pot becomes deformed, contact the
store where you purchased the appliance or Tiger
Customer Service.
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Part Names and Functions
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Accessories
<Spatula>
<Measuring cup>
About 1 cup (about 0.18 L)
About 150 g
<Cooking plate> <Cookbook>
Sounds emitted by the rice cooker
The following sounds coming from the rice cooker
during cooking, steaming, reheating, or when the Keep
Warm function is on are normal and do not indicate a
problem:
y Ticking sound (sound from the microcomputer
controller)
y Popping sound (the sound of metal contracting due to
heat)
y Water bubbling sound (only while cooking rice and
steaming)
The lithium battery
The rice cooker has a built-in lithium battery that stores
the present time and preset timer settings even with the
power plug disconnected.
y This lithium battery has a four-to-five-year life
expectancy with the power plug disconnected.
y If the lithium battery runs out, "0:00" will blink on the
display when the power cord is plugged back in.
Normal cooking is still possible, but the present time,
preset timer settings, and elapsed Keep Warm time
are no longer stored in memory when the power plug
is disconnected.
Note
Do not attempt to replace the lithium
battery yourself.
To replace the lithium battery, contact the
place of purchase.
Checking the present time
The time is displayed in a 24-hour format. It should be
adjusted if the correct time is not displayed. (See p.38)
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Menu Availability Keep Warm Feature
Plain {{Select when cooking white rice (rinse-free rice).
Synchro-Cooking -
U
Select when using the cooking plate to cook rice
and side dishes together.
Quick -
{
Select when quickly cooking white rice (rinse-free
rice).
Mixed·Sweet -
U
Select when cooking mixed/seasoned rice or
steamed rice.
Porridge {
U
Select when making porridge.
Brown
{
U
Select when cooking brown rice and/or
multi-grain rice.
Stew·Soup -
U
Select when cooking a stew or soup from the
supplied cookbook.
Cake - -
Select when making a cake from the supplied
cookbook.
See p.38 for cooking capacities.
U: Rice can be kept warm. However, its flavor may be lost.
Menu options and features
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See page 12 for preparations before cooking rice,
and pages 14, 16, and 17 for rice cooking
instructions.
Select high quality rice and store
it in a cool location.
Choose freshly polished, glossy rice with a uniform
grain size. Store in a cool, dark, well ventilated
location.
Carefully measure
the rice with the
supplied
measuring cup.
One cup equals about 0.18L.
Ú Use the supplied
measuring cup for
rinse-free rice as well.
Wash the
rice quickly.
Stir the rice around
with your hand in a
generous amount of
water, pour out the
water, and repeat
until the water
remains clear.
When cooking semi-polished
rice, whole rice, rice boiled with
barley, germinated brown rice,
and rice mixed with grains, select
the "Plain" menu.
Ú When cooking mixed grain with white rice, place
the mixed grain on top of the white rice.
Ú There may be more scorched rice than when
compared to polished rice.
Cooking rinse-free rice
y Add the rinse-free rice and water, and then stir well
from the bottom so that every individual grain of
rice becomes immersed in the water. (Merely
adding water to the rice will prevent it from soaking
in the water and may result in improperly cooked
rice.)
y If the added water turns white, we recommend you
wash the rice thoroughly by replacing the water
once or twice. (The water turning white is due to
the starch in the rice and not its bran; however,
cooking it with the starch left in the water may
result in burnt rice, the contents boiling over, or
improperly cooked rice.)
Add water according to the type of
rice and your personal preference.
If you choose to use more or less water than the
recommended amount, do not deviate from that
amount by any more than 1/3 of one line.
y Amount of water to add
Menu
Water scale
(Use the corresponding scale on the
inner pot as a guide)
Plain
Synchro-Cooking
Quick
Mixed
Use the "Plain" scale.
Sweet (sticky rice) Use the "Sweet" scale.
Sweet (sticky rice
and regular rice)
Between the "Plain" and "Sweet"
scales.
Brown Use the "Brown" scale.
Porridge Hard Porridge: Use the "Porridge
Hard" scale.
Soft porridge: Use the "Porridge
Soft" scale.
Ú For rinse-free rice, make sure the water is added up to
slightly over the scale (with the line just covered by the
surface of the water).
Ú When cooking semi-polished rice, whole rice, rice boiled
with barley, germinated brown rice, and rice mixed with
grains, use the "Plain" scale as a reference.
Ú If the amount of water to add is specified on a package of
germinated brown rice or multigrain rice, follow those
directions and add water according to your personal
preference.
Adding other ingredients to the
rice
The total amount of ingredients should be no more
than 70 g per cup of rice. Stir in any seasoning well
and then add the extra ingredients on top of the rice.
If other ingredients are to be added to the rice, be
sure to use no more than the acceptable maximum
amount (see the following table).
Mixed·Sweet 2 cups or less
Brown 1.5 cups or less
Porridge·Hard 0.5 cup
Tips on making delicious rice
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See p.11 for tips on making delicious rice
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Measure the rice.
Always use the measuring cup supplied with the rice
cooker
Ú A level filling of rice in the supplied measuring cup
equals about (about 0.18 L).
Use the supplied measuring cup for rinse-free rice as
well.
Note
Always use the specified volume of rice
(see "Specifications" on p.38).
Otherwise the rice may not cook properly.
2
Wash the rice.
This can be done using the inner pot.
Ú For rinse-free rice, see p.11.
Note
y Do not use hot water (over 35˚C) to
wash the rice or when adding water.
It may prevent the rice from cooking
properly.
y Do not apply too much force while
washing the rice.
This could damage the inner pot and
prevent rice from cooking properly.
3
Adjust the water level.
Place the inner pot on a level surface and adjust the
water level to the appropriate line of the corresponding
scale on the inside of the pot.
The water level should be selected according to the type
of rice and the selected cooking menu, but can be
fine-tuned to your personal preference. (See the
guidelines on p.11)
4
Wipe off any water and rice,
etc.
Note
Be sure to remove any rice or other
material adhering to and around the
heating plate, center sensor, upper
casing, and the catch. Material stuck to
the lid can prevent it from from closing, or
allow it to spring open while cooking.
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Before Cooking Rice
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Place the inner pot in the
main body and close the lid.
❶Be sure to place
the inner pot
correctly and not
at an angle.
❷Close the lid.
Note
Make sure the inner pot is placed
correctly.
6
Insert the power plug to an
outlet.
Note
If the Keep Warm light is on, press the
[Keep Warm/Cancel] key to turn off the
light.
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See p.11 for tips on making delicious rice
1
Open the panel cover.
Ú Do not apply excess force to the panel cover, or place
anything on it.
Ú If any water or cooking material adhere to the inside
of the panel cover, wipe it off immediately.
2
Press the [Menu] key to
move the ▲ to the desired
menu.
Each time the [Menu] key is pressed, the selected menu
changes in the order shown below.
Ú You do not need to press the [Menu] key if the
desired menu is already selected.
Note
When "Quick" is selected, the cooking
time is shorter than compared to "Plain".
3
If you select the "Porridge"
menu, use the [Hour] and
[Min] keys to set the desired
cooking time.
y Each time the [Hour] key is pressed, the set time will
increase by 5 minutes. Each time the [Min] key is
pressed, that time will decrease by 5 minutes.
y The cooking time can be set to any 5-minute
increment between 40 and 90 minutes.
y The default setting is for 60 minutes. Adjust as
desired.
4
Press the [Start] key.
Rice cooking starts.
5
Close the panel cover.
Ú Do not press the keys on the panel cover.
Note
Do not place anything susceptible to
magnetism near the rice cooker as the
panel cover contains a built-in magnet.
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Cooking Rice
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Cooking time guidelines
Plain Synchro-Cooking Quick Mixed·Sweet Brown
43 to 53 min 43 to 53 min 19 to 41 min 38 to 56 min 67 to 81 min
Ú The above times indicate the amount of time to the end of steaming after cooking is completed when the rice is not soaked prior to cooking.
(Voltage: 220 - 230 V, Room temperature: 23˚C, Water temperature: 23˚C, Amount of water: normal level)
Ú Cooking times will differ somewhat depending upon the amount being cooked, the type of rice, the type and quantity of ingredients, the room
temperature, the water temperature, the amount of water, electrical voltage, and whether the Timer function is used or not, etc.
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When the steaming process starts…
The time until steaming is complete is shown on the
display in 1-minute increments.
Steaming times vary depending upon the selected
menu. During steaming the time remaining is displayed.
When cooking is complete.
The Keep Warm function starts automatically.
y If you added ingredients under the "Porridge" menu,
or a longer cooking time is required, etc., you can set
the desired additional cooking time. Simply press the
[Hour] and [Min] keys once the Keep Warm light turns
on, and then press the [Start] key. The cooking time
can be extended up to 15 minutes in increments of 1
minute, a maximum of 3 times.
y Stir the rice well before reheating.
Stir and loosen the cooked rice.
Be sure to stir and loosen the rice as soon as cooking is
complete.
Due to the shape of the inner pot, the rice is slightly
sunken at the center when cooking is finished.
Hold the inner pot firmly with an oven mitt etc.
Note
Be sure to wipe off any hot water that
collects on the upper casing or that runs
onto the outside of the rice cooker when
you open the lid immediately after
cooking or while the Keep Warm function
is on.
When you are done using the rice cooker…
1
Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key.
Note
If you disconnect the power plug
without canceling the Keep Warm
function, the next time you turn on
the rice cooker, the Keep Warm light
turns on and you cannot cook.
2
Disconnect the power plug, and
remove the plug from the rice
cooker.
3
Clean the rice cooker (see p.30 to
31).
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Once the Rice Is Done Cooking
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Using the Timer function
You can preset the time that you want cooking to
actually be complete.
The current timer settings are stored in the memory.
If 13:30 is set, cooking will be completed at 13:30.
1
Open the panel cover.
2
Check the present time.
Ú Make sure the present time is correct, or cooking will
not be completed on time. See p.38 for the
procedure to set the present time.
Ú The time is displayed in a 24-hour format.
3
Press the [Timer] key.
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Cooking Using the Timer
(For the "Plain, "Brown", and "Porridge" menus only.)
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4
Use the [Hour] and [Min]
keys to set the desired
cooking time.
Ú The time is displayed in a 24-hour format.
y Press the [Hour] key to change the set time in 1-hour
increments. Press the [Min] key to change that time in
10-minute increments.
y Hold down the corresponding key to change the time
more rapidly.
Note
Do not set the timer to more than 12
hours, as it may result in spoiled rice.
5
Press the [Menu] key to
move the ▲ to the desired
menu.
Ú You do not need to press the [Menu] key if the
desired menu is already selected.
6
If you select the "Porridge"
menu, use the [Hour] and
[Min] keys to set the desired
cooking time.
y Each time the [Hour] key is pressed, the set time will
increase by 5 minutes. Each time the [Min] key is
pressed, that time will decrease by 5 minutes.
y The cooking time can be set to any 5-minute
increment between 40 and 90 minutes.
y The default setting is for 60 minutes. Adjust as
desired.
7
Press the [Start] key.
The timer is set.
Ú If you make a mistake or otherwise want to reset the
timer, press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key and repeat
the procedure from step
3
on p.17.
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Cooking Using the Timer
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8
Close the panel cover.
Note
y The Timer function is not available in
the following cases.
x When the "Synchro-Cooking",
"Quick", "Mixed·Sweet",
"Stew·Soup", or "Cake" menu is
selected.
x When the preset time is less than
that indicated in the following table.
Menu Minimum preset time
Plain 1 h 5 min
Brown 1 h 35 min
Porridge Cooking time + 1 min
x When "0:00" is blinking on the
display.
y If the Keep Warm light is on, press the
[Keep Warm/Cancel] key to turn off
the light. (The Timer function is not
available while the Keep Warm light is
on.)
y If you do not operate the rice
cooker within about 30 seconds
after pressing the [Timer] key, an
alarm sounds (3 beeps).
y If the [Timer] or [Start] key is
pressed while the rice cooker is in a
state where the Timer function is
not available, an alarm sounds (3
beeps).
When not changing the Timer or the Menu
You can make settings even when the panel cover is
closed.
❶Check the present time.
❷Press the [Timer] key.
❸Press the [Start] key.
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When cooking is complete, the rice cooker automatically
switches to the Keep Warm function.
Turning off the Keep Warm function
Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key.
(The Keep Warm light turns off)
Restarting the Keep Warm function
Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key.
(The Keep Warm light turns on)
Keeping a small amount of rice warm
Gather the rice at the
center of the inner pot and
serve as soon as possible.
Operations during Keep Warm
The Keep Warm light turns on during Keep Warm.
Elapsed Keep Warm time display
Hold down the [Hour] key to display the elapsed Keep
Warm time. The elapsed time is displayed in 1-hour
increments.
After 12 hours, the display blinks up until 24 hours.
Ú After 24 hours have elapsed, "24" blinks.
Note
y Avoid the following, as they may result
in unusual odors, dryness,
discoloration, or corrosion of the inner
pot.
x Using the Keep Warm function with
cold rice
x Adding cold rice to rice that is being
kept warm
x Leaving a spatula in the inner pot
while the Keep Warm function is on
x Using the Keep Warm function with
the power plug disconnected
x Using the Keep Warm function for
longer than 12 hours
x Keeping less than the minimum
required amount of rice warm (0.5
cup)
x Using the Keep Warm function for
anything other than white rice
(including rinse-free rice)
y Do not leave the cooking plate or food
cooked using the cooking plate inside
the rice cooker while the Keep Warm
function is on.
y Be sure to remove any grains of rice
that adhere to the brim of the inner pot
as well as the gasket. Failure to do so
can result in dryness, discoloration,
odors, and stickiness of the rice being
cooked.
y For "Cake", the Keep Warm light blinks
when baking is complete. Since
condensation can drip from the inner
lid, serve as soon as possible.
y Serve cooked rice as soon as possible
in severe weather conditions such as
cold climates and high temperature
environments.
y If the Keep Warm temperature is too
low, reheat the rice (see p.21).
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For the "Plain"/"Quick" menu
For piping hot rice, reheat the rice that is being kept
warm before serving it.
Note
y Rice will not be fully heated if more
than half of the inner pot is full.
y The rice will dry out if reheated under
any of the following conditions.
x The rice is still hot, such as
immediately after cooking.
x There is less than the minimum
required amount of rice (0.5 cup).
x The rice is reheated 3 times or more.
1
Stir and loosen the rice that
was being kept warm.
2
Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of
water evenly over the rice.
Ú Adding water will prevent the rice from drying out and
result in plumper rice.
3
Make sure the Keep Warm
light is on.
Ú Reheating is not available if the Keep Warm light is
not on. If the light is not on, press the [Keep Warm/
Cancel] key.
(See p.20)
4
Press the [Start] key.
Ú To stop reheating, press the [Keep Warm/Cancel]
key.
Reheating is not available if the rice is
too cold (55˚C or lower as a
guideline). In this case, a repeated
beeping alarm will sound.
5
Stir and loosen the reheated
rice well, and even it out in
the inner pot.
Ú Hold the inner pot firmly with an oven mitt etc.
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You can use the cooking plate to cook side dishes at the
same time as you cook rice (soup).
You can also add water to the inner pot and cook side
dishes without making rice.
See the supplied Cookbook for instructions.
Note
y Do not cook with a greater volume of
ingredients than as indicated in the
supplied cookbook. Doing so may
cause the contents to boil over or result
in improperly cooked food.
y When cooking dishes with a strong
odor, the odor may remain on the
cooking plate.
y When cooking ingredients with a strong
color, that color may be transferred to
the cooking plate through the broth,
etc.
y Do not use sharp instruments like
kitchen knives, table knives, or forks
inside the cooking plate.
For the best synchro-
cooking experience
<Notes on ingredients for the cooking plate>
y Do not overfill the cooking plate.
y Arrange ingredients evenly in the base of the
cooking plate, and leave enough space for steam to
escape from each ingredient (use the level shown
in the following illustration as a guide).
y Use as little water or soup as you can (if there is too
much liquid, it may not be heated sufficiently).
y Make sure that milk, fresh cream, etc. are mixed
well.
y When cooking food that expands, such as a
hotcake mix, only use a small amount (about 1/3 of
the depth of the cooking plate as a guide). Since
eggs also expand, only cook one or two at once.
As this also depends on the amount of other
ingredients used and the size of the eggs, adjust
the amount as necessary.
y Slice up ingredients that are difficult to cook
thoroughly, such as root vegetables.
y The cooking plate is designed for steam cooking
only. It cannot be used to fry or bake.
Note
If ingredients are insufficiently cooked
even after following the points above,
move them into another container and
heat in a microwave etc. (the inner pot
and the cooking plate cannot be placed in
a microwave).
Basic steps for synchro-cooking
1
Prepare the ingredients and
place them in the cooking
plate.
Ú Spread ingredients over the whole of the cooking
plate and avoid stacking them. Doing so may cause
the contents to boil over or result in improperly
cooked food.
2
Make the necessary
preparations for cooking
rice or soup.
(See p.12 "1" to 4)
Note
<When cooking rice>
See the following table for the acceptable
amounts of rice that can be cooked
concurrently with food. Do not cook more
than the acceptable maximum or less
than the minimum required amounts.
Doing so may cause the contents to boil
over or result in improperly cooked food.
Maximum Minimum
1 cup 0.5 cup
<When making soup>
Use the "Plain" scale on the inner pot to
measure the ingredients for the soup as
shown in the following table. Adding more
than the maximum may cause the
contents to boil over or result in
improperly cooked food. If the ingredients
are less than the minimum, they may
burn.
Maximum Minimum
1.5 or less on the
Plain scale
1 or more on the
Plain scale
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3
Place the cooking plate
inside the inner pot and
close the lid.
Note
y Always place the cooking plate inside
the inner pot.
y Make sure that the cooking plate is
level (not set at an angle).
y Tilt the carrying handle of the cooking
plate outward before closing the lid.
4
Insert the power plug to an
outlet.
Note
If the Keep Warm light is on, press the
[Keep Warm/Cancel] key to turn off the
light.
5
Open the panel cover.
6
Select a Menu.
<When cooking rice and another dish at the same
time>
Press the [Menu] key and select "Synchro-Cooking".
<When cooking soup and another dish at the same
time>
❶Press the [Menu] key and select "Stew·Soup".
❷Set the cooking time at 20 to 30 minutes.
(See p.25)
Note
When cooking rice and another dish,
select "Synchro-Cooking". When making
soup and another dish, select
"Stew·Soup".
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7
Press the [Start] key.
Synchro-cooking starts.
Note
Do not open the lid while cooking.
8
Close the panel cover.
9
When cooking is complete
The Keep Warm function starts automatically.
10
Remove the cooking plate.
Note
y Do not leave the cooking plate in the
rice cooker while the Keep Warm
function is on.
y Be careful when removing the cooking
plate after cooking, as it will be hot.
Doing so may result in burns.
y Do not tilt the cooking plate while
removing it.
The broth, etc., may spill out and result
in burns.
y Do not return the cooking plate to the
inner pot after removing it.
Doing so may result in the rice spoiling
or not being kept warm.
y When making soup and another dish,
ingredients may adhere to the bottom
of the cooking plate, so be careful
when placing it on a table etc.
Ú When cooking with ingredients that release a lot of
liquid, oils or fats when heated, or that expand during
heating, such as eggs etc., some of the broth may
overflow into the inner pot.
Adding water to the inner pot and cooking
❶Add water up to 1 on the Plain scale, place the
cooking plate inside the inner pot, and close the lid.
❷Select the "Stew·Soup" menu.
❸Set the cooking time at 20 to 30 minutes. (See p.25)
❹When cooking is complete, press the [Keep Warm/
Cancel] key, and then remove the cooking plate.
When synchro-cooking is
complete…
1
Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key.
2
Remove any odors. See p.32.
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You can prepare the following dishes with ease. See the
supplied Cookbook for instructions.
With this menu, food is first brought to near boiling, the
heat is then lowered to about 93˚C and the food left to
simmer. The temperature is then lowered even further to
about 88˚C and simmering is continued. By gradually
lowering the heating temperature in this way, flavors are
enhanced and the liquids do not boil down even when
heated for a long period of time.
Menu examples
Stewed Pork Cubes and Tofu Skins in Brown Sauce;
Gobo and Yamaimo Soup
For how to cook "Stewed Pork Cubes and Tofu Skins in
Brown Sauce" and "Gobo and Yamaimo Soup", see the
supplied cookbook.
Note
Stir well before cooking to prevent
seasonings from settling at the bottom of
the inner pot.
Basic steps for cooking
1
Prepare the ingredients.
2
Add ingredients to the inner
pot and close the lid.
Note
Use the "Plain" scale on the inside of the
inner pot as a reference. Using more than
the maximum acceptable amount (see
the table below) can prevent proper
boiling or cause the contents to boil over.
Be careful also not to use less than the
minimum required amount, as that can
also cause the contents to boil over.
Maximum Minimum
3 or less on the Plain
scale
1 or more on the
Plain scale
3
Insert the power plug to an
outlet.
Note
If the Keep Warm light is on, press the
[Keep Warm/Cancel] key to turn off the
light.
4
Open the panel cover.
5
Press the [Menu] key and
select "Stew·Soup".
6
Set the cooking time.
Use the [Hour] and [Min] keys to set the cooking time.
The cooking time can be set to any 5-minute increment
between 5 and 120 minutes.
Ú Each time the [Hour] key is pressed, the set time will
increase by 5 minutes. Each time the [Min] key is
pressed, that time will decrease by 5 minutes.
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7
Press the [Start] key.
Cooking starts.
Note
Do not open the lid while cooking.
8
Close the panel cover.
9
When cooking is complete
The Keep Warm light turns on and "0h" is displayed.
<When food is not sufficiently cooked>
When the
Keep Warm light is on, press the [Hour] key
to add extra cooking time, and then press the [Start]
key. (The cooking time can be extended up to 30
minutes a maximum of 3 times.)
Note
When food is not sufficiently cooked, do
not press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key
before adding extra cooking time. Doing
so will cause the Keep Warm light to go
out and additional cooking will not be
possible. If you pressed it accidentally,
follow the steps below.
❶Remove the inner pot and place it on a
wet towel or cloth.
❷Leave the main body lid open and cool
down the main body and the inner pot
for about 10 minutes.
❸Place the inner pot back inside the
main body.
❹Repeat the procedure from step 4 on
p.25.
<Reheating cooked rice>
If you want food that is being kept warm to be piping hot
before serving it, press the [Start] key when the Keep
Warm light is on in order to reheat that food. The
remaining reheating time is displayed and an alarm (3
long beeps) sounds when the operation is complete.
After reheating, the Keep Warm light turns on and the
elapsed Keep Warm time is displayed.
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When cooking is complete…
1
Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key.
Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key to turn off the
Keep Warm light.
2
Remove any odors. See p.32.
Ú If the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key is not pressed
when cooking is complete, the Keep Warm
function automatically engages and the elapsed
Keep Warm time is displayed in hourly increments
from the first hour (1h) up to 6 hours (6h) after that.
After 6 hours has elapsed, "6" blinks.
Note
y Do not use the Keep Warm
function continuously as some
foods will lose their taste.
y Do not use the Keep Warm
function for longer than 6 hours.
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You can bake cakes as described in the supplied
cookbook.
Note
y Do not try to bake types of cake other
than those described in the supplied
cookbook.
y Do not bake with a greater volume of
ingredients than as indicated in the
supplied cookbook. Otherwise,
ingredients may boil over.
1
Prepare the ingredients.
2
Pour the dough into the
inner pot.
3
Press the air out of the
dough.
Note
When squeezing the air out of the dough
before baking, do so with a soft cloth.
Otherwise the inner pot could be
deformed or damaged.
4
Place the inner pot inside
the main body and close the
lid.
5
Insert the power plug to an
outlet.
6
Open the panel cover, and
then press the [Menu] key to
select "Cake".
7
Set the cooking time.
Use the [Hour] and [Min] keys to set the cooking time.
The cooking time can be set to any 1-minute increment
between 1 and 60 minutes.
Ú Each time the [Hour] key is pressed, the set time will
increase by 1 minutes. Each time the [Min] key is
pressed, that time will decrease by 1 minutes.
8
Press the [Start] key.
Baking starts.
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9
Close the panel cover.
10
When baking is
complete…
The Keep Warm light flashes.
❶Open the lid and poke the center of the cake with a
wooden skewer. (If no raw dough comes out, the
center of the cake is baked.)
<If dough comes out>
While the Keep Warm light is blinking, press the
[Hour] key to add extra baking time, and then press
the [Start] key. (The cooking time can be extended
up to 30 minutes a maximum of 3 times.)
Note
Do not press the [Keep Warm/
Cancel] key before adding extra
baking time. Doing so will cause the
Keep Warm light to go out and
additional baking will not be possible.
If you pressed it accidentally, follow
the steps below.
❶Remove the inner pot and place it
on a wet towel or cloth.
❷Leave the main body lid open and
cool down the main body and the
inner pot for about 10 minutes.
❸Place the inner pot back inside the
main body.
❹Select "Cake", and then set
additional baking time.
❷Remove the inner pot, take out the cake and let it
cool.
Note
y Wear oven mitts, etc. when removing
the inner pot and careful not to touch it
with your bare hands. Doing so may
result in burns.
y Remove the cake as soon as baking is
complete. If it is left in the rice cooker,
condensation on the inner lid will drip
onto the cake, making it sticky.
When baking the cake is complete…
1
Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key.
2
Remove any odors. See p.32.
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y Perform cleaning and maintenance procedures as described on pages 30 to 32. Any other servicing should be
performed by an authorized service representative.
y To maintain cleanliness, always clean the rice cooker on the same day it is used. You should also clean the rice
cooker at regular intervals.
y The rice cooker should also be cleaned on the day that it is used in order to remove any odors that remain from
cooking. (See p.32)
Note
Be sure to disconnect the power plug and the plug, and allow the main body, inner pot, inner lid, and
cooking plate to cool down before cleaning.
y When cleaning the product, use only dishwashing liquid or detergent.
Ú Rinse the parts thoroughly since detergent remaining on them may result in deterioration and discoloration of
materials such as resin.
y Clean with a soft sponge or cloth.
Parts to wash after every use
❶Clean with a soft sponge and with tap or lukewarm water.
❷Wipe off the water with a dry cloth to dry the parts thoroughly.
Note
y Do not clean the inner pot with
the abrasive side of a
heavy-duty scrubbing sponge.
Doing so may damage the
fluorocarbon resin coating.
y Do not wash dishes, etc., inside the inner pot. Doing
so may damage the
fluorocarbon resin coating or
cause it to peel. Also, do not
place the inner pot upside
down on top of dishes, etc., to
dry.
Parts to clean when dirty
y Wet a towel or cloth, wring out the excess water, and then wipe the
inside and outside of the main body and the panel cover.
y Wipe the power cord with a dry cloth.
y Remove burned rice and any other adhering grains of rice that have
adhered to the heating plate and center sensor.
Ú If adhering objects are hard to remove, use commercially available
sandpaper (around #320), then wet a towel or cloth, wring out
excess water, and wipe.
y Remove any grains of rice that have adhered to the upper casing.
y If the inside of the light hole on the Panel cover is dirty, wipe it with
a cotton swab.
Note
y Do not allow water to get inside the main body.
y Do not immerse the power cord in water, or splash
it with water.
Doing so may result in short-circuiting or electric
shock.
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