Notes on Use
To keep the Rice Cooker in good condition over the long term, please observe the following.
About the Rice Cooker
■If placing the Rice Cooker on a
slide-out shelf, be sure to check
that it is strong enough to bear
the load.
(If it is not, the Rice Cooker may fall.)
●When adding water and rice to the
Rice Cooker;
15 lbs. / 7 kg approx.
■Do not cover the top of the Rice
Cooker when it is in use.
●Dishcloths etc.
(
Steam may be confi ned near the Rice Cooker,
causing deformations of the Outer Lid and buttons
or faults in the display.
■Do not use in a location subject to direct sunlight.
(Doing so may result in discoloration.)
■Do not use in a location (on a carpet, plastic bag,
aluminum foil, fabric etc.) where the bottom of the
Rice Cooker (the Intake and Exhaust Vents) is
restricted.
(Doing so may damage the Rice Cooker.)
■Periodically check the Intake and Exhaust Vents at
the bottom of the Rice Cooker. Remove any dust
etc. (P. 21)
About the Inner Pan
■Do not use the Inner Pan except in the Rice Cooker.
●Do not use on a gas hob or
IH hob, or in a microwave.
■Observe the following to prevent peeling or scratching of the inner coating.
During preparation
●Do not use a whisk or
other tool when washing
the rice.
●Do not allow a metal
strainer etc. to contact
the internal coating.
When rice is cooked
●Do not mix vinegar with the rice while
it is in the Inner Pan (for sushi etc.).
●Do not use a metal ladle
(for porridge etc.).
●Do not tap or hit the Inner Pan
(when serving etc.).
●The following do not affect performance or human health.
Note
[Outer surface] Shallow scratches, small dents or bumps.
[Inner surface] Peeling of inner coating.
➞ A new Inner Pan can be purchased from an authorized service center if the Inner Pan has changed
shape or you are concerned about the condition of the Inner Pan.
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■Do not use the Rice Cooker with foreign objects
such as rice grains or other dirt stuck to it.
(
Doing so may result in an error message being
displayed, and the rice being burnt or otherwise
cooked in an unsatisfactory way.
Brim part or bottom
Lid Sensor
Pan Sensor
Inner Pan
Support Rubber
(Inner Pan)
(3 places)
)
■Do not place the Rice Cooker near devices
vulnerable to magnetic fields.
●Radios, televisions, hearing aids etc.
(Noise may be heard or volume levels reduced.)
●IC cards/bank cards etc.
(Records held on the card may be lost or damaged.)
■Do not bring magnets close to the Rice Cooker.
(Doing so may result in faulty operation.)
■Do not use the Rice Cooker on an IH hob.
(Doing so may damage the Rice Cooker or hob.)
■Do not use the Rice Cooker outdoors.
(
An unstable power supply may cause the
Rice Cooker to develop a fault.
■Do not strike against hard objects.
(
)
Doing so may scratch or
dent the outer surface.
When cleaning
(P. 20–21)
●Do not use as a wash bowl.
Do not put spoons or other
cutlery into the Inner Pan.
●After cooking with seasoning, do not
leave the food in the Inner Pan.
➜
After cooking mixed rice etc., remove it
from the Inner Pan as soon as possible
and wash the Inner Pan.
●Do not use a dish dryer or dishwasher/dryer.
●After washing, do not leave
on other crockery to dry.
●Do not wash or scrub with
an abrasive, a metal scourer,
a nylon scourer etc.
➜
Wash using a soft sponge.
Do not wash using the scouring pad.
Part Names/Accessories
■Before using the Rice Cooker for the first time, please wash the accessories, Inner Pan, Inner Lid and Steam
Cap. (P. 20–21)
)
Display
Inner Lid
●The Outer Lid cannot be
closed if the Inner Lid
has not been attached.
)
Inner Pan
Hook Button
●Press the Hook Button to open the
Outer Lid.
●If the protective fi lm on the surface
starts to peel off, please remove it.
Note
●As an aid for the visually impaired, the "Start" and "Cancel/Off" buttons have raised parts " " and "
Accessories
Steam Cap (Taste Catcher)
●Please remove the tape
(Approx. 6.1 fl oz. /180 mL)
before use.
Lid Sensor
Inner Lid Release Lever
Outer Lid
Rice Scoop Holder
Attaching the Rice Scoop
Holder
Handle
Attach the Rice Scoop Holder to
the indented section of the
Handle.
Power Plug
Insert the Rice Scoop.
Power Cord
Inner Pan Support
Rubber (3 places)
Pan Sensor
●It can be attached to the left or
right side.
Measuring Cup
Rice Scoop
Ladle
".
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