IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:. Read all instructions.. Do

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1 JKT-S JKT-S0W JKT-S8W For household use IH Rice Cooker OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing this TIGER rice cooker/warmer. Please read these instructions carefully before use and observe them during use. 家庭用 IH 电饭煲使用说明书非常感谢您购买本公司的彦品 在您使用之前, 请仔細阅读完本说明书, 并妥善保存, 以便随时参阅 家庭用 IH 炊飯ジャー取扱説明書このたびは タイガー炊飯ジャーをお買い上げいただきまことにありがとうございます ご使用になる前に この取扱説明書を最後までお読みください

2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:. Read all instructions.. 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. 0. Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.. Extreme caution must be used when moving the appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.. 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. 3. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. This appliance is intended for household use.. A short power cord (or detachable power cord) is provided to reduce the risks of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.. 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. 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. The following instructions are applicable to 0V 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.

3 Contents Safety Instructions... 6 Names and Functions of Component Parts... Menu options and features... 3 Tips on making delicious rice Before Cooking Rice How to Cook Rice... 8 Cooking time guidelines Once the Rice Is Done Cooking Setting the Timer... 7 Keeping the Rice Warm Reheating Cooked Rice Cooking Rice and Side Dishes Together ( Synchro-Cooking Menu) Slow Cooking ( Slow Cook Menu)... 8 Steaming Food ( Steam Menu) Cleaning and Maintenance If Rice Does Not Cook Properly If Synchro-Cooking Does Not Go As Expected If Slow Cooking Does Not Go As Expected Troubleshooting If these indications appear Setting the present time Specifications In case of a power outage Purchasing consumables and optional accessories English 3

4 Safety Instructions Read and follow all safety instructions before using the rice cooker. The precautions described here are intended to protect the user and other individuals from physical harm and to safeguard against damage to property. Be sure to follow the instructions since they are important safeguards. Do not remove any safety labels attached to the rice cooker. Safety instructions are classified and described as shown below, according to the level of harm and damage caused by improper use that results from ignoring instructions. Disassembly is prohibited Warning Caution This warning sign indicates that There is a possibility of death or serious injury * if the rice cooker is handled improperly. This caution sign indicates that There is a possibility of personal injury * or damage to property *3 if the rice cooker is handled improperly. * Serious injury here refers to loss of sight, injuries, burns (high-or low-temperature burns), electric shocks, broken bones, poisoning, and other medical conditions, which may result in aftereffects and/or which require hospitalization or long-term outpatient care. * Injury here refers to physical injuries, burns, or electric shocks which do not require hospitalization or long-term outpatient care. *3 Damage to property here refers to extended damage to buildings, household effects, domestic animals, pets, etc. General safety precautions Do not modify the rice cooker. Disassembly or repair should only be performed by a qualified service representative. Modifying the rice cooker yourself in any way may result in fire, electric shock, or injury. Warning Description of symbols used 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. Stop using the rice cooker immediately in the event of trouble. Failure to do so may result in fire, electric shock, or injury. Examples of trouble: The power cord or plug becomes abnormally hot during use. Smoke is emitted from the rice cooker or a burning odor is detected. The rice cooker is cracked, or there are loose or rattling parts. The inner pot is deformed. There are other problems or abnormalities. Immediately disconnect the power plug from the outlet and contact the place of purchase for inspection and repair. Who should use the rice cooker Do not allow children to use the rice cooker unsupervised. Keep out of reach of infants. Unsupervised use by children or infants may result in burns, electric shock, or injury. Using the rice cooker Do not use the rice cooker in any ways not specifically covered in this instruction manual (and the supplied COOKBOOK ). Doing so may enable steam or the contents of the rice cooker to spray out, resulting in burns or other injury. Examples of procedures that should not be performed: Heating ingredients or seasoning inside of plastic bags, etc. Using a cooking sheet or other utensil to cover food in the rice cooker. Power supply Use only rated voltage power. Use of any other power source may result in fire or electric shock. Use an independent outlet rated for 7 A or higher. Connecting other instruments to the same outlet may cause the branch socket to overheat, resulting in fire. Warning Power cord and plug Do not use a damaged power cord. Also, be careful not to damage the power cord yourself. (Do not modify, forcibly bend, pull, twist, or bundle the cord. Do not expose it to heat. Do not rest anything heavy on the power cord or sandwich it between any objects.) Doing so may result in fire or electric shock. Clean the power plug if it is dirty. Failure to do so may result in fire. Insert the power plug fully into the outlet. Failure to do so may result in electric shock, short-circuiting, smoke, or fire. Do not use the rice cooker if there is any damage to the power cord or plug, or if the plug cannot be securely inserted into the outlet. Doing so may result in electric shock, short-circuiting, or fire. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands. Doing so may result in electric shock or Do not touch injury. the unit with wet hands Do not expose the power plug to steam. Doing so may result in electric shock or fire. When using the rice cooker on a sliding tabletop, position the cooker so that the power plug is not exposed to the emitted steam. English 4 5

5 6 Handling the rice cooker Do not immerse the rice cooker in or splash it with water. Doing so may result in short-circuiting or Never immerse electric shock. the unit in water or other liquid Do not insert pins, needles, or other metal objects, etc., into the air inlet or air outlet, or gaps between parts. Doing so may result in electric shock or in injury due to malfunction. Air inlet General safety precautions Air outlet Handle the rice cooker with care. Dropping the rice cooker or exposing it to a strong impact may result in injury or in malfunction of the unit itself. Only use the cooking plate supplied with this rice cooker. Using another cooking plate may result in fire or burns. Do not touch the handle of the inner pot with your bare hands when the rice cooker is or has recently been in operation; use oven mitts to pick up the pot. Touching the hot pot may result in burns. Handle of the inner pot Warning Do not touch Caution Starting to cook Do not use the cooking plate without the inner pot. Doing so may result in fire, smoke, or burns. During and after cooking Never open the lid during cooking. Doing so may result in burns. Do not place your face or hands near the steam cap or steam vent. Doing so may result in burns. Be especially careful to keep out of reach of small children. People who use medical pacemakers should consult a medical specialist before using the rice cooker. Operation of the rice cooker may cause adverse effects on pacemakers. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; farm houses; by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; bed and breakfast type environments. Environment for use Do not use the rice cooker on unstable surfaces or heat sensitive tables or mats. Doing so may result in fire or damage to the table or mat. Do not use the rice cooker near walls or furniture. Steam and heat may cause damage, discoloration and/or deformation. Use the rice cooker at least 30 cm away from walls or furniture. When using the rice cooker in a hide-away-type of shelf or counter, be careful not to allow the steam to remain trapped inside the enclosed area. At least 30 cm Do not use the rice cooker on a sliding tabletop that can not easily bear its weight. Falling from the tabletop may result in injury, burns, or malfunction of the unit itself. Before using the rice cooker, confirm that the sliding tabletop is sufficiently able to bear its weight. 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. Do not use the rice cooker in a small space where the operation panel is exposed to steam. Steam and heat may result in deformation of the operation panel, and/or damage, discoloration, deformation, and/or malfunction of the rice cooker. When using the rice cooker on a sliding tabletop, pull the tabletop out so that the operation panel is not exposed to the emitted steam. Do not use the rice cooker in situations where the air inlet or air outlet may be blocked or where the room temperature is high. Do not place the rice cooker on top of carpets, plastic bags, etc. Doing so may result in electric shock, short-circuiting, fire, or malfunction of the rice cooker. Caution Do not use the rice cooker on an IH cooking heater. Doing so may result in malfunction. Do not use the rice cooker on an aluminum sheet or electric carpet. Doing so may generate heat from the aluminum material, which could result in smoke or fire. Power cord and plug Be sure to hold the power plug when disconnecting the cord from an outlet. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock or short-circuiting, resulting in fire. Do not plug multiple appliances into a single outlet. Doing so may result in fire. Handling the rice cooker Only use the inner pot made exclusively for this rice cooker. Using any other pot may result in overheating or malfunction. Do not cook with the inner pot empty. Doing so may result in overheating or malfunction. Do not place anything susceptible to magnetism near the rice cooker, as the rice cooker generates magnetic waves. If the rice cooker is located near a TV or radio, it may generate noise in the TV or radio. If it is located near a cash card, commuter pass for automatic ticket gates, cassette tape, or video tape, it may erase the data on those devices. Be careful of the escaping steam when opening the lid. Exposure to steam may result in burns. 7 English

6 Names and Functions of Component Parts Unplug the power cord Do not touch Do not touch Disconnect the power plug from the outlet when the rice cooker is not in use. Failure to do so may result in injury or burns, or in electric shock or a shortcircuit-induced fire due to degradation of the insulation. Do not touch the open/lock button while carrying the rice cooker. Doing so may cause the lid to open, resulting in injury or burns. During and after cooking Do not touch hot parts during or immediately after cooking. Doing so may result in burns. Cautions towards enabling the long-term use of this rice cooker Remove burned rice and any other remaining grains of rice. Failure to do so may cause steam to leak out or the contents to boil over, resulting in a malfunction of the unit or simply in improperly cooked rice. 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. 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 a malfunction. To prevent this, a commercially available insectprevention 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. 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. If you would like, or if the inner pot becomes deformed or corroded, a new one may be purchased. Contact the place of purchase. Caution Do not move the rice cooker during cooking. Doing so may result in burns or enable the contents to boil over. Cleaning the rice cooker Wait until the rice cooker has cooled down before cleaning it. Failure to do so may result in burns. Do not wash the entire rice cooker. Do not wash the entire rice cooker or pour water into the rice cooker or its bottom section. Doing so may result in short-circuiting or electric shock. Strictly observe the following to keep the fluorocarbon resin coating from blistering or peeling: Do not place the inner pot over a gas fire, or use it on an IH cooking heater or in a microwave oven, etc. Use the Keep Warm function for white rice (rinse-free rice) only; do not use for seasoned rice, etc. Do not use vinegar inside the inner pot. Use only the supplied spatula or a wooden spatula. Do not use hard utensils such as metal ladles, spoons, or whisks. Do not place a basket inside the inner pot. Do not place tableware and other hard utensils or objects inside the inner pot. Do not clean the inner pot with hard materials such as metal spatulas or nylon scouring sponges. Do not use a dishwasher/dryer to clean the inner pot. Be careful not to scratch the inner pot when washing rice. If the inner pot becomes deformed, contact the place of purchase. Steam cap (See p.35 to 36.) Steam gasket This gasket is not removable; do not attempt to remove it. Inner lid (See p.33.) Steam vent Inner lid gasket This gasket is not removable; do not attempt to remove it. Main body Inner pot Open/lock button Push to open the lid. Center sensor Heating plate Lid Handle of the inner pot Upper casing Carrying handle Use when carrying the rice cooker. Power plug Power cord English 8 9

7 Menu options and features Operation panel Display Displays the symbol (menu cursor) and the present time, etc. [Cancel] key Press to cancel the Keep Warm function or to cancel the current operation. [Keep Warm] key Used to keep the rice warm. Keep Warm lamp Lit when the Keep Warm function is on. [ ] [ ] (Menu) key Press to select the desired cooking menu. Start lamp Lit or blinks during cooking, etc. [Start/Rinse-free] key Press to start cooking, etc. [Timer] key Press to select the desired Timer setting. Timer lamp Lit or blinks when the Timer function is set. [Hour] and [Min] keys Use to set the present time and the time under the Timer function. The reliefs ( ) on the [Start/Rinse-free] and [Cancel] keys are to aid persons with a visual impairment. Checking the accessories Spatula The spatula can be inserted into this holder. Measuring cup About cup (0.8 L), about 50 g Ladle Cooking plate COOKBOOK Sounds emitted by the rice cooker The following sounds coming from the rice cooker during cooking, reheating, or when the Keep Warm function is on is normal and does not indicate a problem: Humming (This is the sound of the rotating fan.) Buzzing or twittering (This is the sound of IH operation.) Checking the present time The time is displayed in a 4-hour format. It should be adjusted if the correct time is not displayed. (See p.43.) The lithium battery The rice cooker has a built-in lithium battery that stores the present time and the preset timer settings even with the power plug disconnected. This lithium battery has a four-to-five-year life expectancy with the power plug disconnected. 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 will no longer be stored in memory when the power plug is disconnected. Do not attempt to replace the lithium battery yourself. To replace the battery, contact the place of purchase. Menu Rinse-free rice function availability Timer function availability Keep Warm function availability Feature Plain Select when cooking white rice (rinse-free rice). Ultra Select when cooking white rice (rinse-free rice) to bring out its maximum sweetness, flavor, and stickiness. Cooking using this menu will soak the rice twice as long as with the Plain menu and take extra time to heat and cook delicious rice. Eco Select when cooking white rice (rinse-free rice). Cooking using this menu will make rice firmer compared to the Plain menu. However, power can be saved (approx. 3.3 to 0.7% reduction). Quick N/A Select when quickly cooking white rice (rinse-free rice). Synchro- Cooking N/A Select when using the cooking plate to cook rice and side dishes together. Brown N/A Select when cooking brown rice and/or multi-grain rice. Mixed Sweet N/A Select when cooking seasoned rice or steamed sweet rice. Porridge Select when making porridge. Long-grain N/A Select when cooking long-grain rice. GABA Plus N/A Select when cooking brown rice so it is soft and easy-tochew. (Cooking using this menu takes longer than the Brown menu.) In addition, GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid), a nutrient currently attracting attention for its health benefits, can be increased compared to brown rice cooked using the Brown menu. See p.44 for cooking capacities. : Rice can be kept warm. However, its flavor may not be maintained. Rinse-free rice can be cooked using the Plain, Ultra, Eco, Quick, Synchro-Cooking, Mixed Sweet, and Porridge menus. You can cook delicious rinse-free rice easily without being concerned about the water amount or soaking time. Since the bran has already been removed, rinse-free rice does not require washing. It is also good for the environment because the water left over after rinsing the rice does not affect the rivers or ocean. When using the Porridge menu, the porridge can become pasty if kept warm for too long; serve as soon as possible. English 0

8 Tips on making delicious rice Read p.4 to 5 for preparations before cooking rice, and p.6 to 0 for how to cook rice. 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, wellventilated place. Carefully measure the rice with the supplied measuring cup. One cup equals about 0.8 L. Use the supplied measuring cup for rinse-free rice as well. This product contrives the cooking method. It is not necessary to use the measuring cup for rinse-free rice. 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 germinated brown rice, whole rice or semi-polished rice, select the Plain or Ultra menu. Cooking rinse-free rice 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.) 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 burned rice, the contents boiling over, or improperly cooked rice.) 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 (refer to the table below). Type of rice.0 L (5.5-cup).8 L (0-cup) type type Brown 3 cups or less 5 cups or less Mixed 4 cups or less 6 cups or less Sweet 3 cups or less 5 cups or less Porridge Hard 0.5 cups or less.5 cups or less Add water prior to adding the ingredients. Adding water after the ingredients will result in the cooked rice being too firm. Add water according to the type of rice and your personal preference. Amount of water to add Corresponding scale (Use the corresponding scale on the inner pot Type of rice as a guide and add water according to your personal preference.) Plain Quick Plain scale Synchro- Cooking Ultra Ultra scale Mixed Eco Eco scale Sweet Sweet scale (glutinous rice) Sweet (a mixture of glutinous and Between the Plain and Sweet non-glutinous scales rice) Brown Brown scale GABA Plus Hard porridge: Porridge Hard Porridge scale Soft porridge: Porridge Soft scale Long-grain Long-grain scale Water levels in the above table also apply to rinse-free rice. If you choose to use more or less water than the recommended amount, do not deviate from that amount by any more than /3 of one line. When cooking germinated brown rice, whole rice or semi-polished rice, use the Plain or Ultra scale as a reference. 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. When cooking paella described in the supplied COOKBOOK, use the Plain scale as a reference. Cooking brown rice and/or multi-grain rice mixed in with white rice If the rice to be cooked includes more brown rice and/or multi-grain rice than white rice, use the Brown menu. If there is an equal amount of white rice and brown rice and/or multi-grain rice, or there is more white rice than brown rice and/or multigrain rice, use the Plain menu. (The brown rice and/or multi-grain rice should be soaked separately for to hours before cooking.) Cooking sweet rice When cooking sweet rice, select the Mixed Sweet menu. Wash the rice, and then level it out so that all of the rice is under water. Cooking grains together with white rice Use the Plain or Ultra menu. The amount of multi-grain rice should equal less than 0% of the volume of the white rice. The maximum acceptable amount for the combination of white rice and grains is 5.5 cups with the.0 L type and 0 cups with the.8 L type. The grains should be placed on top of the white rice. Mixing them together may result in improperly cooked food. Cooking grains together with brown rice Always use the Brown menu. The maximum acceptable amount for the combination of brown rice and grains is 3.5 cups with the.0 L type and 6 cups with the.8 L type. Cooking long-grain rice When cooking long-grain rice, select the Longgrain menu. When cooking seasoned rice with various ingredients using long-grain rice, select the Mixed Sweet menu. Selecting any other menu may result in the contents boiling over. English 3

9 3 Before Cooking Rice Measure the rice. Always use the measuring cup supplied with the rice cooker (for rinse-free rice as well). A level filling of rice in the supplied measuring cup equals about 0.8 L. Fill the measuring cup as shown below. Correct measurement Incorrect measurement 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-adjusted to your personal preference. (See the guidelines on p..) 5 Place the inner pot in the rice cooker. () Be sure to set the pot properly (not set at an angle). () Close the lid. () Close lid. Confirm that the inner lid is set in place. 6 Connect the power plug to an outlet. Power plug The power will turn on and the blink. symbol will English Always use the specified volume of rice (see Specifications on p.44). Otherwise the rice may not cook properly. If other ingredients are to be added to the rice, see p.. Wash the rice. (This can be done using the inner pot.) For rinse-free rice, see p.. 4 When cooking 3 cups of white rice, adjust the water level to line 3 on the Plain scale. Wipe off any water and rice, etc. <Outer surface and brim of the inner pot> Inner pot () Set pot inside main body. Handle of the inner pot Concave side Blinks If the Keep Warm lamp is on, press the [Cancel] key to turn off the lamp. Off <Inside the rice cooker> Inner lid gasket Do not use hot water (over 35 C) to wash the rice or when adding water. It may prevent the rice from cooking properly. Open/lock button Inner lid Upper casing Center sensor Caution Be sure to remove any rice or other material adhering to and around the center sensor, upper casing, and the open/lock button. (See p.3.) Adhering material can prevent the lid from closing, allow steam to leak out during cooking, or enable the lid to open and the contents to spray 4 out, resulting in burns or other injury. 5

10 4 How to Cook Rice Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select the desired menu. Each time the [Menu] key is pressed, the selected menu will change in the order shown below. The symbol will blink while the menu is being selected. Blinks It is not necessary to press the [Menu] key if the desired menu is already selected. If you selected the Porridge menu, use the [Hour] and [Min] keys to set the desired cooking time. 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. The cooking time can be set to any 5-minute increment between 40 and 90 minutes. 3 Press the [Start/Rinsefree] key once. On When cooking rinsefree rice, press the key twice. Rinse-free rice can be cooked under the Plain, Ultra, "Eco", Quick, Synchro- Cooking, Mixed Sweet, and Porridge menus. To cancel Rinse-free, press the [Start/ Rinse-free] key again within 0 seconds. For normal cooking When you selected the Plain menu, a oneshort, one-long beep alarm will sound. In other menus, only a one-beep alarm will sound. On When cooking rinse-free rice Rinse-free appears on the display. When you selected the Plain menu, a one-short, one-long, another one-short beep alarm will sound. In other menus, a one-long, one-short beep alarm will sound. On Appropriate amounts See p. to 3 for the appropriate amounts of grains and ingredients. Cooking time guidelines Type of rice Unit size Plain Ultra Eco Quick Synchro-Cooking.0 L (5.5-cup) type 4 to 5 min 65 to 7 min 40 to 50 min 7 to 33 min 4 to 5 min.8 L (0-cup) type 44 to 54 min 65 to 7 min 4 to 5 min 0 to 40 min 46 to 56 min Type of rice Unit size Brown Mixed Sweet Long-grain GABA Plus.0 L (5.5-cup) type 63 to 77 min 36 to 59 min 8 to 34 min 4 h 8 min to 4 h 30 min.8 L (0-cup) type 69 to 87 min 4 to 6 min 8 to 36 min 4 h 5 min to 4 h 45 min 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: 0 V, Room temperature: 3 C, Water temperature: 3 C, Amount of water: normal level) When rinse-free rice is selected, cooking takes to 0 minutes longer than each menu time. 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. English Increases by 5 min. Decreases by 5 min. Cooking will start. The default setting is for 60 minutes. Adjust as desired. 6 7

11 5 Once the Rice Is Done Cooking 6 Setting the Timer Once the final steaming process begins, the remaining time will be displayed. The time until steaming is completed will be shown on the display in -minute increments. On 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. When cooking rinse-free rice, press the key twice. 6 Blinks Confirm that the Keep Warm lamp is off. Off English Inner pot Steaming times will vary depending upon the selected menu. Once the rice is fully cooked, the Keep Warm function will automatically engage (the Start lamp will turn off). The Keep Warm lamp will turn on and an alarm (8 beeps) will sound. On Off 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 lamp turns on, and then press the [Start/Rinse-free] key. The cooking time can be extended up to 5 minutes in increments of minute, a maximum of 3 times. Stir the rice well before reheating. Condensation will collect in the upper casing. 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... 3 Press the [Cancel] key to turn off the Keep Warm function. The Keep Warm lamp will turn off. Off Disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Clean the rice cooker. (See p.3 to 36.) 3, 5 Using the Timer function (Timer / Timer ) You can preset the time that you want cooking to be actually completed. Select either Timer or Timer and set the desired completion time. The start of cooking will be automatically adjusted so that the operation is completed at the preset time. Each timer can be set to different times. e.g. Timer for breakfast and Timer for dinner. The preset timer settings will be stored in memory. Example setting: If Timer is set to 3:30, cooking will be completed at 3:30. Check the present time. Blinks 4 See p.43 for the procedure to set the present time. Press the [ ] [ ] key to select the desired menu. The symbol will blink while the menu is being selected. 3 4 It is not necessary to press the [Menu] key if the desired menu is already selected. If you selected the Porridge menu, use the [Hour] and [Min] keys to set the desired cooking time. 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. The cooking time can be set to any 5-minute increment between 40 and 90 minutes. Increases by 5 min. Decreases by 5 min. The default setting is for 60 minutes. Adjust as desired. Press the [Timer] key to Blinks select either Timer or Timer. The selected setting will switch back and forth between Timer and Timer each time the [Timer] key is pressed. Both the Timer lamp and the displayed Timer or Timer will blink. Blinks The previously preset time will be displayed. It is not necessary to set the timer again if the desired completion time is already displayed. 8 9

12 7 Keeping the Rice Warm The Timer function is not available in the following cases. When the Quick, Synchro-Cooking, Mixed Sweet, Slow Cook or Steam menu is selected When the preset time is less than that indicated in the following table (The times in the table below also apply to rinse-free rice.) Menu Minimum preset time Plain h 5 min Ultra h 30 min Eco h 5 min Brown h 35 min Porridge Cooking time + min Long-grain 45 min GABA Plus 5 h When 0:00 is blinking on the display If the Keep Warm lamp is on, press the [Cancel] key to turn off the lamp. (The Timer function is not available while the Keep Warm lamp is on.) If you do not operate the rice cooker within about 30 seconds after pressing the [Timer] key, an alarm (3 beeps) will sound. If the [Timer] or [Start/Rinse-free] key is pressed while the rice cooker is in a state where the Timer function is not available, an alarm (3 beeps) will sound. 5 Use the [Hour] and [Min] keys to set the desired completion time. Press the [Hour] key to change the set time in -hour increments. Press the [Min] key to change that time in 0-minute increments. Hold down the corresponding key to change the time more rapidly. Blinks 6 On Press the [Start/Rinsefree] key once. When cooking rinsefree rice, press the key twice. The Timer lamp will turn on and the Timer function is set. Rinse-free rice can be cooked under the Plain, Ultra, "Eco", and Porridge menus. For normal cooking When you selected the Plain menu, a oneshort, one-long beep alarm will sound. In other menus, only a one-beep alarm will sound. On When cooking rinse-free rice Rinse-free appears on the display. When you selected the Plain menu, a one-short, one-long, another one-short beep alarm will sound. In other menus, a one-long, one-short beep alarm will sound. On On If you make a mistake or otherwise want to reset the timer, press the [Cancel] key and repeat the procedure from step on p.9. The Keep Warm function will especially maintain the shiny, delicious taste of white rice (rinse-free rice). The Keep Warm function will automatically engage when cooking is completed. Turning off the Keep Warm function Press the [Cancel] key. The Keep Warm lamp will turn off. Off Restarting the Keep Warm function Confirm that the Keep Warm lamp is off and press the [Keep Warm] key. The Keep Warm lamp will turn on. On Keeping a small amount of rice warm Gather the rice at the center of the inner pot; serve as soon as possible. Elapsed Keep Warm time display Hold down the [Hour] key to display the elapsed Keep Warm time. The elapsed time will be displayed in -hour increments up to 4 hours ( 4h ). After 4 hours have elapsed, 4 will blink and h will turn on. Avoid the following, as they may result in unusual odors, dryness, discoloration, and spoiling of the rice, or corrosion of the inner pot. Using the Keep Warm function with cold rice Adding cold rice to rice that is being kept warm Leaving a spatula in the inner pot while the Keep Warm function is on Using the Keep Warm function with the power plug disconnected Using the Keep Warm function for longer than 4 hours Keeping less than the minimum required amount of rice warm (See Specifications on p.44.) Using the Keep Warm function for anything other than white rice (including rinse-free rice) When using the Porridge menu, the porridge can become pasty if kept warm for too long; serve as soon as possible. Be sure to remove any grains of rice that adhere to the brim of the inner pot as well as to any gaskets. Failure to do so can result in dryness, discoloration, odors, and stickiness of the rice being cooked. Serve cooked rice as soon as possible in cold climates and high temperature environments. Do not leave the cooking plate or food cooked using the cooking plate inside the rice cooker while the Keep Warm function is on. English Do not set the timer to more than hours, as it may result in spoiled rice. 0

13 8 Reheating Cooked Rice For piping hot rice, reheat the rice that is being kept warm before serving it. Rice will not be fully heated if more than half of the inner pot is full. The rice will end up being dry if reheated under any of the following conditions. The rice is still hot, such as immediately after cooking. There is less than the minimum required amount of rice ( cup with the.0 L type, cups with the.8 L type). The rice is reheated 3 times or more. Stir and loosen the rice that was being kept warm. Add to tablespoons of water evenly over the rice. Adding water will prevent the rice from drying out and result in plumper rice. 3 Make sure that the Keep Warm lamp is on. On Reheating is not available if the Keep Warm lamp is not on. If the lamp is not on, press the [Keep Warm] key. (See p..) 4 5 Press the [Start/Rinsefree] key. The Start lamp will blink and reheating will start. The remaining time will be displayed and an alarm (3 long beeps) will sound when the operation is completed. Blinks To stop reheating, press the [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. Stir and loosen the reheated rice well, and even it out in the inner pot. 9 Cooking Rice and Side Dishes Together ( Synchro-Cooking Menu) You can use the cooking plate to cook side dishes described in the supplied COOKBOOK at the same time as you cook rice. You can also add water to the inner pot and cook side dishes without making rice. Refer to the supplied COOKBOOK for directions. Do not cook with a greater volume of ingredients than that indicated in the supplied COOKBOOK. Doing so may cause the contents to boil over or result in improperly cooked food. Be careful of the following points when using the cooking plate. When cooking dishes with a strong odor, the odor may adhere to the cooking plate. When cooking ingredients with a strong color, that color may be transferred to the cooking plate through the broth, etc. Do not use sharp instruments like kitchen knives, table knives, or forks inside the cooking plate. Precautions for ingredients to be placed in the cooking plate Do not fill up the cooking plate with ingredients. Spread or make spaces between ingredients so that steam is applied evenly (fill up to the position shown below). Fill ingredients up to under the base of the carrying handle. Do not allow the center hole of the inner lid to be blocked with ingredients. Only use a small amount of liquid such as water or sauce (it takes time to heat a large amount of liquid). If milk or fresh cream is separated during use, stir it well. Only use a small amount of leavening ingredients such as pancake mix (about /3 of the cooking plate). Be careful about the number of eggs because they increase in volume (-3 eggs (medium size) for 5-cup rice cooker, 3-4 eggs (medium size) for 0-cup rice cooker can be added. Adjustment may be necessary when you add other ingredients.). Cut the root vegetables in thin slices as it takes a long time to cook them. Using the cooking plate, only steaming is possible. 3 If heating is not sufficient while cooking by following the above suggestions, transfer the ingredients to another container, and reheat them using a device such as a microwave (do not put the inner pot and cooking plate in the microwave). Prepare the ingredients and place them in the cooking plate. Stacking ingredients on top of each other may result in the contents boiling over or in improperly cooked food. Spread ingredients over the whole of the cooking plate. Make the necessary preparations for cooking rice. (See p.4.) Refer to 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..0 L type.8 L type Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum cups cup 4 cups cups 3 Place the cooking plate inside the inner pot and close the lid. (4) (3) () () Carrying handle Cooking plate Inner pot Always place the cooking plate inside the inner pot. Make sure that the cooking plate is level (not set at an angle). Tilt the carrying handle of the cooking plate outward before closing the lid. English

14 4 Connect the power plug to an outlet. If the Keep Warm lamp is on, press the [Cancel] key to turn off the lamp Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select the Synchro-Cooking menu. The symbol will blink while the menu is being selected. Blinks Always select the Synchro-Cooking menu when cooking concurrently. Press the [Start/Rinsefree] key. When cooking rinse free rice, press the key twice. The Start lamp will turn on and concurrent cooking will start. Once cooking is completed, an alarm (8 beeps) will sound (the Start lamp will turn off). The Keep Warm lamp will turn on. On On 8 Remove the cooking plate and stir and loosen the rice. Do not leave the cooking plate in the rice cooker while the Keep Warm function is on. Be careful when removing the cooking plate after cooking, as it will be hot. Do not tilt the cooking plate while removing it. The broth, etc., may spill out and result in burns. 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. When cooking with ingredients that release a lot of liquid, oils or fats when heated, or that expand during heating, such as eggs and the like, some of the broth may overflow down into the rice. Cooking without making rice Cooking can be performed with water added to the inner pot. See Steaming Food ( Steam Menu) (p.8 to 30). Set the cooking time to between 0 and 30 minutes, according to the type of food being cooked. When you are done using the rice cooker... 3 Press the [Cancel] key to turn off the Keep Warm function. The Keep Warm lamp will turn off. Off Disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Clean the rice cooker. (See p.3 to 36.) English 4 5

15 0 Slow Cooking ( Slow Cook Menu) Refer to the supplied COOKBOOK for directions. 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 Braised pork, gobo and yamaimo soup For how to cook braised pork and gobo and yamaimo soup, see the supplied COOKBOOK. Caution should be exercised when making dishes other than those described in the supplied COOKBOOK, as they may boil over. Stir well before cooking to prevent seasonings from settling at the bottom of the inner pot. When simmering foods in broth, cool the broth before cooking. When thickening with starch, add the starch at the end of cooking. Since fish-paste products like chikuwa tubeshaped fish paste and kamaboko fish paste cake will swell when heated, the amount being used should be adjusted with that in mind. Prepare the ingredients. Add ingredients to the inner pot and close the lid. 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 either, as that can also cause the contents to boil over. Plain scale.0 L type.8 L type Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum 5.5 or below or above 8 or below 3 or above 3 Connect the power plug to an outlet. If the Keep Warm lamp is on, press the [Cancel] key to turn off the lamp. 4 5 Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select the Slow Cook menu. The symbol will blink while the menu is being selected. Blinks Use the [Hour] and [Min] keys to set the desired cooking time. 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. The cooking time can be set to any 5-minute increment between 5 and 80 minutes. Blinks Press the [Start/Rinsefree] key. The Start lamp will turn on and cooking will start. Ready in will appear on the display. On Do not open the lid during cooking. 7 Once cooking is completed, an alarm (8 beeps) will sound (the Start lamp will turn off). The Keep Warm lamp will turn on and 0h will be displayed. On On To simmer the food further, use the [Hour] and [Min] keys to set the additional cooking time and then press the [Start/Rinse-free] key. The cooking time can be extended up to 30 minutes, a maximum of 3 times. When food is not sufficiently cooked, do not press the [Cancel] key before additional cooking. Doing so will cause the Keep Warm lamp to go out and additional cooking will not be possible. If you mistakenly pressed the [Cancel] key, perform the following procedure.. Remove the inner pot and set it on a wet towel or cloth.. Leave the rice cooker lid open and cool down the unit and the inner pot for about 0 minutes. 3. Place the inner pot back inside the rice cooker. 4. Repeat the procedure from step 4 on p.6. If you want food that is being kept warm to be piping hot before serving it, press the [Start/ Rinse-free] key when the Keep Warm lamp is on in order to reheat that food. The remaining reheating time will be displayed and an alarm (3 long beeps) will sound when the operation is completed. After reheating, the Keep Warm lamp will turn on and the elapsed Keep Warm time will be displayed. Once cooking is completed... Press the [Cancel] key to turn off the Keep Warm function. The Keep Warm lamp will turn off. Off Remove any odors. (See p.36.) If the [Cancel] key is not pressed when cooking is completed, the Keep Warm function will automatically engage and the elapsed Keep Warm time will be displayed in hourly increments from the first hour ( h ) up to 6 hours ( 6h ) after that. After 6 hours has elapsed, 6h will blink on the display. Do not use the Keep Warm function continuously for more than 6 hours as some foods will lose their taste. English

16 Steaming Food ( Steam Menu) Add water to the inner pot and place the cooking plate inside. Refer to the following guideline on the amount of water to add..0 L (5.5-cup) type: 3-/ cups (630 ml).8 L (0-cup) type: 4-/ cups (80 ml) 4 Press the [ ] or [ ] key to select the Steam menu. The symbol will blink while the menu is being selected. 7 Once steaming is completed, an alarm (8 beeps) will sound (the Start lamp will turn off). The Keep Warm lamp will turn on and "0h" will be displayed. 8 Remove the cooking plate. English Place the cooking plate. On Use the supplied measuring cup to add water. Be sure to put an appropriate amount of water in the inner pot. Do not allow the inner pot to run out of water or the cooking plate to become immersed in water during steaming. Cooking plate 3 Water Add ingredients to the cooking plate and close the lid. Connect the power plug to an outlet. If the Keep Warm lamp is on, press the [Cancel] key to turn off the lamp. 5 6 Blinks Press the [Hour] and [Min] keys to set the desired steaming time. 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. The steaming time can be set to any 5-minute increment between 5 and 60 minutes. Press the [Start/Rinsefree] key. The Start lamp will turn on and steaming will start. Ready in will appear on the display. On Blinks On To steam the food further, use the [Hour] and [Min] keys to set the additional steaming time and then press the [Start/Rinse-free] key. The steaming time can be extended up to 5 minutes, a maximum of 3 times. Caution Be careful not to get burned by the escaping steam when opening the lid. When extending the steaming time, be sure to add water to prevent dry-boiling. If a longer steaming time is required, do not press the [Cancel] key before extending that time. Doing so will cause the Keep Warm lamp to go out and additional steaming will not be possible. If you mistakenly pressed the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key, perform the following procedure.. Remove the inner pot and set it on a wet towel or cloth.. Leave the rice cooker lid open and cool down the unit and the inner pot for about 0 minutes. 3. Place the inner pot back inside the rice cooker. 4. Repeat the procedure from step 4 on p.8. Be careful when removing the cooking plate after cooking, as it will be hot. Serve as soon as steaming is completed. If not removed from the rice cooker right away, the food will become wet and soggy. Do not tilt the cooking plate while removing it. The broth, etc., may spill out and result in burns. Once steaming is completed... 3 Press the [Cancel] key to turn off the Keep Warm function. The Keep Warm lamp will turn off. Off Disconnect the power plug from the outlet. Clean the rice cooker. (See p.3 to 36.) Do not open the lid during steaming. Doing so may prevent the food from steaming properly. 8 9