Zojirushi NL-BGQ05 Operating Instructions
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NL-BGQ05
INDEX
ZOJIRUSHI CORPORATION
C
MICOM RICE COOKER & WARMER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Always follow basic safety precautions when using electrical appliances.
Read all instructions carefully.
Please keep this instruction book at hand for easy reference.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS........................................................................................... 2
PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS ................................................................................. 4
ABOUT THE INNER COOKING PAN ................................................................................ 5
TIPS FOR DELICIOUS RICE........................................................................................... 6
HOW TO SET THE CLOCK ............................................................................................. 7
SOUND SIGNALS AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM ........................................................ 7
COOKING RICE:
BASIC COOKING STEPS ............................................................................................ 8
ESTIMATED COOKING TIME........................................................................................ 9
TIPS TO COOKING VARIOUS RICE MENUS ........................................................... 10
KEEPING RICE WARM:
REGULAR KEEP WARM AND EXTENDED KEEP WARM ....................................... 12
REHEATING RICE......................................................................................................... 14
USING THE TIMER TO COOK RICE:
USING THE TIMER .................................................................................................... 15
RECIPES:
MIXED RICE................................................................................................................. 16
CONGEE WITH SEVEN HERBS .................................................................................... 16
HAND-ROLLED SUSHI ................................................................................................. 17
MIXED BROWN RICE ................................................................................................... 17
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. 18
REPLACEMENT PARTS................................................................................................ 19
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ....................................................................................... 20
ERROR DISPLAYS AND THEIR MEANINGS ............................................................... 22
IF THE FOLLOWING OCCUR ....................................................................................... 22
SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................... 23
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■WARNING - THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
GREEN AND YELLOW
13 AMP FUSE
BROWN or REDBLUE or BLACK
IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow: Earth Brown or Red: Live Blue or Black: Neutral
If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance do not correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows.
The wide coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the
letter E or by the earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow. The wire coloured blue must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected 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 or, if any other type of plug
is used, by a 10A fuse either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.
How to change the Fuse
If the Power Plug of your Power Cord (See P.4) is,
A. A type that can be disassembled. Refer to above.
B. A solid molded type that can not be disassembled. Please refer to the following.
1. Open the Fuse Cover of the Power Plug.
2. Replace the Fuse (13A) that is inside with a new Fuse. (Be sure to replace
with a 13A Fuse)
3. Fit back the Fuse Cover with the new Fuse to the Power Plug.
Do not connect the Fuse directly to the Power Plug. The Fuse
Cover can not be attached.
Caution
Power Plug
Fuse Cover
Fuse
(13A)
Fuse Cover
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Indicates risk of injury, household
or property damage if mishandled.
■The degree of danger or damage by the misuse of this product is indicated as follows:
●The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions may vary from the actual product you have purchased.
Do not plug or unplug the Power Cord if your hands are wet.
Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
Do not damage the Power Cord. Do not bend, pull,
twist, bundle or attempt to modify the Power Cord.
Do not place it on or near high temperature
surfaces or appliances, under heavy items or
between objects.
A damaged Power Cord can cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use a power source other than 220−230 V AC.
Use of any other power supply voltage may cause fire or
electric shock.
Do not allow the Power Plug to come into contact
with steam.
Allowing the Power Plug to come into contact with steam
after inserting it into the electrical outlet may cause short
circuit or fire. When using on a slide-out table or shelf, place
the Rice Cooker in a position where the Power Plug does not
come into contact with steam.
Insert the Power Plug completely and securely into
the electrical outlet.
A loosely inserted Power Plug may cause electric shock,
short circuit, smoke or fire.
Use only an electrical outlet rated at 10 amperes
minimum, and do not plug other devices into the
same outlet.
Plugging other devices into the same outlet may cause the
electrical outlet to overheat, resulting in fire.
If the blades or surface of the Power Plug become
soiled, wipe them clean.
A dirty Power Plug may cause fire.
Stop using immediately if you notice any of the
following symptoms indicating a malfunction or
breakdown.
Continued use of the Rice Cooker under these circumstances
may cause smoke, fire, electric shock or injury.
• The Power Plug, Power Cord or Appliance Plug has
become very hot.
• The Power Cord is damaged or the electricity turns on and
off when touched.
• The body of the Rice Cooker is deformed or unusually hot.
• Smoke is arising from the Rice Cooker or there is a burning
smell.
•
Some part of the Rice Cooker is cracked, loose or unstable. etc.
If any of the above occurs, unplug the Rice Cooker
immediately and contact the store where you
purchased it for check-ups and/or repair.
This 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.
Do not place your hands or face near the Steam Vent.
Doing so may cause burns or scalding.
Take special precautions with children and infants.
Indicates risk of serious injury
or death.
■
Prohibited or required actions are indicated as follows:
WARNINGS
CAUTIONS
Indicates a prohibited operation.
Indicates a requirement or instruction that
must be followed.
These WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are intended to prevent property damage or personal injury to
you and others.
Do not immerse the Rice Cooker in water or splash it with
water. Do not pour water directly into the Rice Cooker.
Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock.
Do not allow liquid to come in contact with the Plug
Receptacle, Power Plug, Power Cord or Appliance Plug.
Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock.
Do not put any metal objects such as
pins or wires into the air vent
or crevices located at the bottom
of the Rice Cooker.
Doing so may cause electric shock
or malfunction, resulting in injury.
Do not allow children
to use the Rice Cooker unsupervised. Keep it out of the
reach of infants.
Children are at risk of burns, electric shock or injury.
Do not open the Outer Lid or move the Rice Cooker
during cooking.
Doing so may cause burns.
This Rice Cooker is for cooking rice and keeping rice
warm only.
Do not use for other than intended purposes. Always follow the
Operating Instructions, and never cook the following:
• Foods packaged in plastic bags.
• Foods wrapped in parchment paper, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, etc.
or steaming dishes.
Doing so may clog the steam exhaust route.
Do not use the Rice Cooker if the Power
Cord or Power Plug is damaged or if the
Power Plug is loosely inserted
into the electrical outlet.
Doing so may
cause electric
shock, short
circuit or fire.
Do not modify the Rice Cooker. Only a repair technician
should disassemble or repair this unit.
Attempting to do so may cause fire, electric shock or injury. Make any
repair inquiries to the store where you purchased the Rice Cooker.
Be sure to follow these instructions.
Air Vent
Appliance
Plug
Power
Plug
Power Cord
Electrical
Outlet
Open
Button
Unplug the Power Plug from the outlet when the Rice
Cooker is not in use.
Leaving the Power Plug in an outlet may cause the insulation to
become damaged, resulting in burns, injury, electric shock, short
circuit or fire.
Do not touch the Open
Button when moving the
Rice Cooker.
Doing so may cause the Outer
Lid to open, resulting in injury or
burns.
Do not use the Rice Cooker
where it may come into contact with water or
near heat sources.
Doing so may cause electric shock, short circuit, or can
deform the Rice Cooker.
Do not use cookware other than the provided
Inner Cooking Pan.
Doing so may cause the cookware to overheat or the Rice
Cooker to malfunction.
Do not use the Rice Cooker near walls or
furniture. Allow enough room for steam to
escape if using beneath shelving.
Steam or heat may damage, discolor or deform walls,
furniture or shelving.
Please allow the Rice Cooker to cool down before
cleaning.
Hot parts such as the Inner Lid, Inner Cooking Pan and heating
element may cause burns.
Always unplug the Rice Cooker by holding the Power
Plug, not by pulling the Power Cord.
Pulling the Power Cord to unplug the Rice Cooker may cause
electric shock, short circuit or fire.
Insert the Plug into the Main Body securely.
Otherwise it may cause electric shock, short circuit, smoke or fire.
If the Power Plug, Power Cord or Appliance Plug is
damaged, it must be replaced by an appropriate cord
or assembly made available by the manufacturer or its
service agent.
Do not place or use the Rice Cooker on unstable
surfaces or on surfaces that are vulnerable to heat.
Doing so may cause injury or fire.
Do not use the Rice Cooker on a slide-out table or
shelf with insufficient load capacity.
Doing so may damage the slide-out table or shelf, causing the
Rice Cooker to fall, resulting in injury or burns. The slide-out table
or shelf should at least have a load capacity of 12 kg.
Do not use the Rice Cooker on a surface where the air
vent located at the bottom of the Rice Cooker can
become blocked or covered (such as on paper, cloth,
carpet, plastic bag or aluminum sheet).
Doing so may cause breakdown or malfunction.
Do not use other Power Cord than the one provided.
Do not use the Power Cord for other appliances.
Doing so may cause malfunction or fire.
CAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
When you are finished, be sure to press the CANCEL
button.
Removing the Inner Cooking Pan only will not turn off the power.
Do not cover the Main Body, especially the Steam Vent,
with a cloth or other objects.
Doing so may cause deformation and/or discoloration of the Main
Body or Outer Lid.
Do not damage, drop or deform the Inner Cooking Pan.
A damaged Inner Cooking Pan may not cook properly.
Do not operate the Rice Cooker if rice or other matter is
stuck on the inside of the Main Body, the outside
surface of the Inner Cooking Pan, the Center Sensor or
the Heating Plate.
Doing so may burn the rice or otherwise cause imperfect cooking.
Do not cook when the Inner Cooking Pan is empty.
Doing so may cause breakdown of the Rice Cooker.
Do not splash the Rice Cooker with water or place it on
top of something wet.
Doing so may cause electric shock or breakdown.
Do not use the Rice Cooker in direct sunlight.
Doing so may cause discoloration of the Rice Cooker.
Do not use the Rice Cooker where its steam may come
into contact with other electrical appliances.
The steam may cause fire, malfunction, discoloration or
deformation to other electrical appliances.
Do not tilt the Rice Cooker when carrying it.
Doing so may cause the contents to spill.
Clean the Rice Cooker and the surrounding area before
using it.
This Rice Cooker is equipped with an air vent to improve function
and performance, but if dust or insects enter the air vent, the Rice
Cooker may malfunction. If the Rice Cooker malfunctions due to
insects, etc. entering the air vent, there will be a charge for repairs.
This appliance is intended for household use and
similar applications listed below:
• Staff (employee) kitchen area in shops, offices and other working
environments.
* This appliance is not intended for use by many unspecified
people for a long period of time.
This appliance must not be used in the following areas:
• Farm houses.
• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments.
• Bed and breakfast type environments.
Be especially careful
with metal parts such
as the Inner Lid Set,
Inner Cooking Pan
and Heating Plate.
Do not touch hot surfaces during or
immediately after use.
Be careful of steam
when opening the
Outer Lid.
Be careful not to
touch the Inner
Cooking Pan when
loosening rice.
Touching hot surfaces
may cause burns.
WARNINGS
Bottom view of
the product
Plug
Receptacle
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ABOUT THE INNER COOKING PAN
Inner Surface (Nonstick Coating)
The Nonstick Coating may wear out with use.
●The Nonstick Coating may eventually discolor or peel off. This will not affect the cooking/Keep Warm performances or
sanitary properties, and is harmless to your health.
●
If concerned with the peeling of the Nonstick Coating or if the Inner Cooking Pan deforms, please replace it by
purchasing a new one. →pg. 19
The Nonstick Coating can peel off if damaged.
Please take special care to prevent damage and follow these precautions:
Inner Surface
(Nonstick Coating)
Outer Surface
<During Preparation> <When Cooking Completes>
<When Cleaning>
→pg. 18
Center Sensor
Lid Sensor
Steam Vent
Radiator Plate
Nylon
Surface
Steam Vent Gasket
Handle
Use the Handle for carrying.
Plug Receptacle
Appliance Plug inserts here.
Air Vent
(bottom front of the Main Body)
A lithium battery is installed
internally so that even if the
Power Cord is unplugged,
information such as the current
time and Menu settings are
saved. The lithium battery will
wear out with use. →pg. 22
About the Lithium Battery
PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
Open Button
Press the Open Button to
open the Outer Lid.
Steam Vent
●Steam arising from the vent is very hot while
cooking. Please exercise caution.
Steam Vent Cap
Receptacle
Outer Lid
●The Outer Lid may
open during cooking
or Keep Warm mode
if it is not closed
securely.
HOW TO CLOSE THE OUTER LID
Push down on
the Outer Lid
until you hear it
click shut.
Press down on the center
front edge of the Outer Lid.
Click
Inner Lid Set Holder
Use this holder for detaching and attaching
the Inner Lid Set.
●
Be sure to reattach the Inner Lid Set after
every cleaning. →pg. 19
Heating Plate
●Please remove the protective
sheet placed between the
Heating Plate and the Inner
Cooking Pan before initial use.
Inner Lid Knobs
(Located at 2 positions:
right & left edge)
Use to hold the Inner Lid Set when
detaching or cleaning.
Inner Lid Gasket
Inner Cooking Pan
Main Body
Inner Lid Set
Steam Vent Cap
●Be sure to firmly insert the Steam Vent Cap.
●
The Steam Vent Cap will be very hot while cooking
and immediately afterward. Be very careful.
CONTROL PANEL
Display
●Black lines that may appear on the LCD when wiped
with a cloth are caused by static electricity and do not
indicate a malfunction. Such lines disappear shortly.
TIME SETTING button
●Use when adjusting the current time. →pg. 7
●
Use when setting the scheduled time for TIMER cooking. →pg. 15
KEEP WARM /
CANCEL button
●Use to restart the
Keep Warm mode.
→pg. 13
●
Use to cancel the
selected setting or
function in operation.
MENU button
●Use to set the menu you will be using. →pg. 8
●
Use when switching to REGULAR KEEP WARM
or EXTENDED KEEP WARM during KEEP
WARM mode→pg. 12
KEEP WARM light
TIMER button
Use when cooking rice using
the Timer function. →pg. 15
START / REHEAT
light
TIMER light
START / REHEAT
button
Use to initiate the
cooking or reheating
process.
This Display is an example only,
and will not appear in actual use.
Spatula Spatula Stand Measuring Cup
(Approx. 180 mL)
ACCESSORIES
Stand the
Spatula in
the Spatula
Stand.
●Remove foreign matters (such as
stones) from the rice before cleaning.
●Do not use utensils such as whisks to
clean the rice.
●Do not place a metallic strainer in the
Inner Cooking Pan when cleaning rice.
●Use the Inner Cooking Pan only for this
Rice Cooker.
●Do not pour vinegar into the
Inner Cooking Pan (when
making sushi rice).
●Do not use a metal ladle
(when serving congee, etc.).
●Do not hit with the Spatula or
other utensils (when serving,
etc.).
●Do not place spoons or bowls inside the
Inner Cooking Pan.
●Do not place in a dishwasher or dish
dryer.
●Clean the Inner Cooking Pan
immediately after using any seasonings.
●Only use soft materials such as a
sponge when cleaning.
Outer Surface
●Heat may cause some discoloration, but this does not affect the cooking results.
●
The outer surface touches important sensitive sensors. Be careful not to allow it to get
dirty or damaged.
●Do not use such items as thinner, benzine,
abrasive cleaners, bleach, scrubbing brushes
(nylon, metal, etc.), melamine sponges or
sponges with a nylon surface.
In order to use the Inner Cooking Pan for many
years to come, please obey the following.
●Press buttons down firmly.
●
The raised dot and dash ( , ) in the center of the START / REHEAT and KEEP WARM /
CANCEL buttons and the Sound Signals are provided for individuals with visual impairment.
Power Cord
Twist Tie
Power
Plug
Appliance
Plug
Insert it into
the Main Body.
●Please remove the twist tie holding
the Power Cord before use.
●
Do not use the Power Cord bundled
up. Doing so may cause the Power
Cord to become excessively hot,
resulting in malfunction.
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TIPS FOR DELICIOUS RICE HOW TO SET THE CLOCK
Gather rice
in center
TIPS FOR COOKING DELICIOUS RICE
TIPS FOR USING THE KEEP WARM MODE
e.g.: When Cooking 2 Cups of White Rice
Wash by
stirring the rice.
● Clean rice quickly
Prepare a bowl to pool water
① Rinse rice .... First, pour plenty of water into the Inner Cooking
Pan from the bowl and stir the rice loosely 2–3 times
(within 10 seconds) by hand. Drain the water
immediately afterwards. Repeat twice.
② Wash rice .... Wash by stirring the rice by hand 30 times (about 15
seconds), pour plenty of water from the bowl and stir
the rice loosely again. Drain the water immediately.
Repeat this washing process 2–4 times.
③ Rinse rice .... Lastly, pour plenty of water from the bowl and rinse
the rice. Repeat twice.
(Complete steps
①–③ within 10 minutes.)
Warning!
Do not clean the rice or adjust the amount of water using hot water (35°C or above).
Doing so will cause the rice to be cooked improperly.
● Adjust the amount of water accordingly
●If you add too much water, it may boil over through the Steam Vent.
Type of Rice
Water
Adjustment
New crop
Normal scale level
Reduce water slightly
from the normal level
Add a little water
to the normal level
● When keeping rice in the Inner Cooking Pan for later consumption, use the
Keep Warm mode.
●The rice may develop a foul odor or conde nsed moisture may fall on the rice, making it stick y, if the Keep Warm mode
is cancelled or if lef t in an unplugged Rice Cooker.
● To prevent the rice from becoming dry or wet,
developing an odor or turning yellow, do not
use the Keep Warm mode for the following:
●
Keeping a small amount of
rice warm for long hours.
●Keeping rice warm for
more than 12 hours.
●
Adding additional rice
while keeping rice warm.
●
Reheating cold rice.
●
Keeping congee warm.
● When keeping a small amount
of rice warm, gather the rice
toward the center of the Inner
Cooking Pan.
●
Keeping rice warm when it contains
additional ingredients and seasonings
(mixed rice, etc.).
●
Keeping foods other than rice warm
such as croquettes or miso soup.
●Keeping rice warm with the
Spatula left inside the Rice Cooker.
●As the amount of rice kept
warm decreases, the rice
may dry or become wet. To
minimize this, gather the
rice toward the center of the
Inner Cooking Pan while
keeping warm.
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Set the Inner Cooking Pan and plug in the Power Cord.
● Although the clock is set before shipment from the factory, certain conditions such as room temperature may cause
it to display an inaccurate time.
● If the clock is inaccurate, the cooking will not be completed at the time you set for the Timer.
● The clock cannot be changed during Cooking, Reheating, Regular Keep Warm, Extended Keep Warm or Timer Cooking.
If the clock is inaccurate, set the correct time as shown below.
e.g.: If the current time is 15:01 but displays 14:56.
→ See "BASIC COOKING STEP 4" on pg. 8.
3
The time display will stop blinking after 3 seconds,
indicating the Time Setting is completed.
If the time display still does not show the current time, repeat Step 2 to readjust the time.
● The clock is displayed in 24 hours (military time).
Set the Inner Cooking Pan and
plug in the Power Cord.
1
3
The setting is completed when the desired Sound Signal is heard.
→ See "BASIC COOKING STEP 4" on pg. 8.
● The selected Sound Signal is stored even if the Rice Cooker is unplugged.
①
Melody:
It will play "Amaryllis" when the
sound setting is completed.
②Beep:
It will beep 3 times when the sound
setting is completed.
③Silent:
It will beep 1 time when the sound
setting is completed.
You can choose the Sound Signals from the following:
● You cannot change the Melody Signal for the initiation of
Reheating.
●
You cannot change the Sound Signal during Cooking, Reheating,
Regular Keep Warm, Extended Keep Warm or Timer Cooking.
●
If you find it difficult to change/select the Sound Signal, please
start over from Step .
1
"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"
"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star"
"
Amaryllis
"
beeps 5 times no sound
Indication
Melody: Beep: Silent:
Types of Sound Signals
and their meanings
Choose this setting to
disable the Sound Signal.
Choose this setting to
change from a Melody.
The default setting at the time
of shipment from the factory.
a beep
a beep
Types of Sound Signals:
SOUND SIGNALS AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM
This product includes a melody function that allows you to set a melody to inform you when certain actions occur, such
as when cooking starts, when Timer operation is finished, and when cooking completes. You can also switch the melody
to a beep or to silent.
Cooking has begun:
Timer is set:
Cooking / Reheating has completed:
How to change the Sound Signal:
Rinse the
rice quickly
with plenty
of water.
Softer rice
White rice with germ
Old crop
Harder rice
● Measure rice accurately
Be sure to use the Measuring Cup provided, as other measuring cups may differ. Level the rice off at the top of the cup to
maintain accuracy.
● Do not use strongly alkalized ionic water
Do not use alkalized ionic water that is over pH 9. Rice cooked with
strongly alkalized ionic water may appear yellow or become too glutinous.
● Stir and loosen rice immediately after cooking
has completed
Doing so releases excess moisture, resulting in rice that is perfectly cooked with a fluffy texture.
Loosen the rice within 10 minutes after cooking completes. Not loosening the rice may cause it to clump, become too
glutinous or burn.
Adjusting time
Time correction
is completed
Blinks
Stops
blinking
●
Press and hold either button to quickly adjust in 10-minute increments.
button: Each press advances the time in 1-minute increments.
button: Each press moves the clock in reverse by 1-minute.
2
The time display will start to blink.
Press the Time Setting or button to initiate the
Time Setting and adjust the clock to the current time.
2
Each time the TIMER button is held for more than 3 seconds, the Sound Signal will change.
Hold the button for more than 3 seconds.
Add water to
water level
2 for WHITE.
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