NP-HCC10/18 English

7 ZOJIRUSHI
INDUCTION HEATING RICE COOKER & WARMER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NP-HCC10 / NP-HCC18
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS... renee, 2
PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS... 6
TIPS TO COOKING GREAT-TASTING RIGE (PREPARATION AND KEEP WARM) ...... 8
HOW TO SET THE CLOCK....................emm. m2... 9
SOUND SIGNALS AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM... 9
HOW TO COOK RICE:
BASIC COOKING STEPS ..................2em.m..0 imei 10
TIPS TO COOKING VARIOUS RICE MENUS ........... 12
ACTIVATED BROWN RICE (GABA BROWN)............... 13
REGULAR KEEP WARM AND EXTENDED KEEP WARM .... 14
USING THE TIMER.........………………crrcccssseeeeeeee ere r ane rensan amener 15
RECIPES:
MIXED RICE ...... eee 16
RICE PORRIDGE WITH SEVEN HERBS................... 16
SWEET RICE COOKED WITH ADZUKI BEANS........ 17
MIXED BROWN RICE ........coo eee 17
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ................e.e.eeeemee... 18
REPLACEMENT PARTS erence 20
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.................... eee 21
ERROR DISPLAYS AND THEIR MEANINGS ............... 23
SPECIFICATIONS TT 23
ZOJIRUSHI CORPORATION
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED WHEN USING
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
1 Read all instructions thoroughly.
Avoid touching hot surfaces and do not close or clog the steam vent opening under any
circumstances. The handles and knobs are provided for your safety and protection.
To prevent hazardous operation or electric shock, do not immerse power cord, power plug, or rice
cooker (except inner cooking pan) in water or other liquids.
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 the appliance to cool before adding
or removing parts, and before cleaning the appliance. Make sure appliance is OFF when not in
use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
Do not use or operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance malfunctions or
has been damaged in any manner, unplug the appliance and return it to the nearest authorized
service facility or dealer for examination, repair or adjustment.
The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may be
hazardous or may cause malfunction.
8 Do not use outdoors.
9 Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces and do not let the cord hang over the edge of tables
or counters.
1 0 Do not place the appliance on or near a heated surface such as a gas or electric stove, or in a
heated oven.
1 1 Always use extreme caution when moving appliances containing hot contents or liquids.
1 2 Plug the cord into a household electrical outlet. To disconnect, turn the power control to OFF, then
remove plug from wall outlet.
1 3 Do not use the appliance for other than intended or specified purposes.
1 4 To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only the supplied inner cooking pan.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
This appliance is supplied with a short power cord to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or
tripping over. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is
used, the marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance, and a longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug was designed to fit into a polarized outlet in only one direction. If the plug does not fit
fully into the outlet, do not attempt to force it or modify it in any way. Simply reverse the plug and
insert. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
| M PO RTANT SAFEG UAR DS Be sure to follow these instructions.
These WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are intended to prevent property damage or personal injury to
you and others.
E The degree of danger or damage by the E Prohibited or required actions are indicated
misuse of this product is indicated as follows: as follows:
| ZAWARNINGS паса tes risk of serious injury or | © Indicates a prohibited operation.
AC AUTIONS Indicates risk of injury, household Indicates a requirement or instruction that
or property damage if mishandled. must be followed.
f AWARNINGS >
Do not modify the Rice Cooker. Only a a) Do not plug or unplug the Power Cord if
repair technician should disassemble or ON t/ your hands are wet.
repair this unit. Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
Attempting to do so may cause fire, electric shock
or injury. Make any repair inquiries to Zojirushi
Do not immerse the Rice Cooker in water or
Customer Service. Y splash it with water.
Do not pour water directly into the Rice
Do not touch the Steam Vent. Cooker.
Doing so may cause burns or scalding. Take Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock.
special precautions with children and infants.
SQ Do not use the Rice Cooker if the Power
Do not drop metal objects such as pins or Plug or Power Cord is damaged or if the
wires into the Air Intake Duct or Exhaust Power Plug is loosely inserted into the
Duct. electrical outlet.
Doing so may cause Doing so may cause electric
electric shockor Dw shock, short circuit or fire.
malfunction, resulting in ©
Electrical Outlet
Do not damage
injury. Bottom
view of the the Power
Do not allow @ Product Cord. Do not
children to use the < Exhauel bend, pull,
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Rice Cooker Air Intake Duct twist, bundle | ,
unsupervised. Keep Duct or attempt to Power Cord
it out of the reach of modify the Power Cord.
infants. Do not place it on or near high temperature
Children are at risk of burns, electric shock or injury. surfaces or appliances, under heavy items
or between objects.
Do not open the Outer Lid or move the Rice A damaged Power Cord can cause fire or electric
Cooker during cooking. shock.
Doing so may cause burns. Do not use a power source other than 120V
AC.
This Rice Cooker is for cooking rice and Use of any other power supply voltage may cause
keeping rice warm only. Do not use for fire or electric shock.
other than intended purposes. Always
follow the Operating Instructions, and
never cook the following:
- Foods packaged in plastic bags.
- Dishes that use paper towels or other lids to cover
the food or steaming dishes.
Doing so may clog the steam exhaust route.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS (cont.)
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AWARNINGS
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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 15
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.
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.
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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 or Power Cord 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.
The fan at the bottom does not work during
cooking.
If any of the above occurs, unplug the Rice
Cooker immediately and contact the store where
you purchased it or Zojirushi Customer Service
for check-ups and/or repair.
etc.
/\ CAUTIONS
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.
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.
Be especially careful
with metal parts such
as the Inner Lid Set
and the Inner
Cooking Pan.
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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 damage 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.
Do not place or use the Rice Cooker on
unstable surfaces or on surfaces that are
vulnerable to heat.
Doing so may cause fire.
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Do not tilt the Rice Cooker when carrying it.
Doing so may cause the contents to spill.
Do not use the Rice Cooker on an
aluminum sheet or an electric carpet.
The aluminum material may be heated and may
cause smoke 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 33 Ibs./15 kg for the 1.0L
model, and 44 Ibs./20kg for the 1.8L model.
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.
E Unplug the Power Plug from the outlet
O 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.
Individuals using a pacemaker should
consult with a physician before using the
Rice Cooker.
Using the Rice Cooker may affect a pacemaker.
If the Power Cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons to
avoid hazards.
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Do not place electronics or objects that are
susceptible to magnets in close range of the Rice
Cooker.
Doing so may cause interference with TV, radio, computer,
intercom, transceiver, telephone, etc. It may also erase
magnetically recorded data (credit card, train pass, audio
tapes, etc.).
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 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 or
the outside surface of the Inner Cooking Pan.
Doing so may cause imperfect cooking.
Do not cook when the Inner Cooking Pan is empty.
Doing so may cause breakdown of the Rice Cooker.
Do not use the Rice Cooker on top of an induction
heating cooker.
Doing so may cause breakdown.
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.
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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 use the Rice Cooker on a surface where the
Air Intake Duct or Exhaust Duct can get blocked or
covered (such as on paper, cloth, carpet, plastic
bag or aluminum sheet).
Doing so may cause breakdown or malfunction.
Clean the Rice Cooker and the surrounding area
before using it.
This Rice Cooker is equipped with the Air Intake Duct and
Exhaust Duct to improve function and performance, but if
dust or insects enter the Air Intake Duct or Exhaust Duct, the
Rice Cooker may malfunction. If the Rice Cooker
malfunctions due to insects, etc. entering the Air Intake Duct
or Exhaust Duct, there will be a charge for repairs.
This appliance is intended for household use and
similar applications listed below:
- Staff (employee) kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments.
X 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.
PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS
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Handle
Use the Handle for carrying. / HOW TO CLOSE THE O
Push down on the
Outer Lid until you
hear it click shut.
© The Outer Lid
may open during
cooking or Keep
Warm mode if it
Outer Lid is not closed Push the center front
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Steam Vent Set
Steam Vent
e Steam arising from the vent is
very hot while cooking. Please
exercise caution.
Open Button
Press the Open Button to
open the Outer Lid.
securely.
Power Cord
Control Panel Power Plug
Air Intake Duct ——— Exhaust Duct Twist Tie ns
(On the bottom surface of the Main Body) (On the bottom surface of — 9 Please remove the twist tie holding
the Main Body) the Power Cord before use.
Inner Lid Set Holder e Do not use the Power Cord
bundled up. Doing so may cause
the Power Cord to become
excessively hot, resulting in
malfunction.
Use this holder for detaching and
attaching the Inner Lid Set.
e Be sure to reattach the
Inner Lid Set after every
cleaning. —> pg. 19
Inner Lid Knobs
(Located at 2 positions:
right & left edge)
Use to hold the Inner Lid Set
when detaching or cleaning.
Radiator Plate
Steam Vent
Inner Cooking
Pan S
Inner Lid Gasket
Side Sensor
(Inside of the Main
Spatula Holder Attachment
Body)
(Located at 2 positions: right & left edge)
( How to attach the Spatula Holder: h
® Press the two stabilizers against the body of
ACC ESSORIES the Rice Cooker (M) and push the middle hook
of the holder into the slot (2).
Spatula Spatula Holder Measuring Cup How to detach the Spatula
Holder:
® Twist the Spatula
Holder to one Middle hook
side to detach. D of the holder
Stabilizer
(1 Cup = approx. 6.1 0z./ Spatula holder
approx. 180 mL) attachment
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CONTROL PANEL
® Press buttons down firmly.
e The raised dot and dash ( e, ==) in the center of the START and CANCEL buttons and the Sound Signals are
provided for individuals with visual impairment.
— Display
The illustration below shows all possible displays and is for
MENU button reference only.
Use this button for setting the menu you This display will not appear during actual use. Black lines
will be using. > pg. 10 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.
CANCEL button
Use this button to cancel TIMER button
the selected setting or Use this button to set the Timer function
function in operation. (to program the Rice Cooker to complete
cooking by a desired time). = pg. 15
Made in Japan
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REGULAR 4 = ac | SUSHI
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Use this button to QUICK] 4.3 HOURS D BROWN SETTING
select the Regular om) wm (Dues зан (Су) START button
Keep Warm mode. Use this button to
> pg. 14 (EP WRN(O REGULAR OEXTENDED ) initiate the cooking
rocess.
EXTENDED De
KEEP WARM button — TIME SETTING button
Use these buttons to set the
Use this button to select the Extended clock or the Timer
Keep Warm mode. — pg. 14 -
Р Pg — pg. 9 &15
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HOW TO MAINTAIN THE INNER COOKING PAN IN GOOD CONDITION |
The nonstick coating can peel off if damaged. Please take special care to prevent
damage and follow these precautions:
<During Preparation>
* 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.
<When Cooking Completes>
+ Do not pour vinegar into the Inner Cooking Pan (when making sushi rice).
* Do not use a metal ladle (when serving porridge, etc.).
* Во not hit the Inner Cooking Pan hard (when serving).
<When Cleaning>
* Do not place spoons or bowls inside the Inner Cooking Pan.
- Clean the Inner Cooking Pan immediately after using any seasonings.
* Only use soft materials such as a sponge when cleaning.
* Do not use such items as thinner, benzine, abrasive cleaners, bleach, scrubbing
brushes (nylon, metal, etc.), melamine sponges or sponges with a nylon surface.
The nonstick coating may wear out with use.
e 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.
e 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. 20
TIPS TO COOKING GREAT-TASTING RICE (PREPARATION AND KEEP WARM)
® 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.
e Clean rice quickly | Prepare a bowl to pool water |
ORinse rice------ First, pour plenty of water into the Inner Cooking
Pan from the bowl and stir the rice loosely by
hand. Drain the water immediately afterwards.
Wash by
stirring the
Repeat twice.
Wash rice----- Wash by stirring the rice by hand 30 times, pour NN 7
plenty of water from the bowl and stir the rice DOS
loosely again. Drain the water immediately. Rinse the rice
, quickly with (AN
Repeat this washing process 2-4 times. plenty of
ORinse rice------ Lastly, pour plenty of water from the bowl and
rinse the rice. Repeat twice.
(Complete steps (D - © within 10 minutes.)
Warning! Do not clean the rice or adjust the amount of water using hot water (95°F/35°C or above).
9 Doing so will cause the rice to be cooked improperly.
® Adjust the amount of water accordingly e.g.: When a WHITE
Type of Rice Water Adjustment Cooking 6 Cups SUSHI PORRIDGE mes
White rice with germ | Normal scale level of White Rice 107 2971 —
New crop Reduce water slightly from the normal level 8-| 2- 8-
Old cro Add a little water to the normal level*x Add water to _ a
Р water level 6 for 6- - ©
*To avoid boil-over, use the SOFTER menu setting when adding WHITE. - 4-
water above the normal scale level. 4-1 1 ST
@ Do not use strongly alkalized ionic water 2-| 05° 2-
Do not use alkalized ionic water that is over pH 9. Rice cooked \_ 1 1- J
with strongly alkalized ionic water may appear yellow or become e This illustration shows the Inner
too glutinous. Cooking Pan of 1.8L model.
Oe 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.
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HOW TO USE THE KEEP WARM MODE
e When keeping rice in the Inner Cooking Pan for later consumption, use the Keep Warm
mode.
e The rice may develop a foul odor if the Keep Warm mode is cancelled or if left in an unplugged Rice Cooker.
e To prevent the rice from becoming dry, wet, develop an odor or Gather rice in center
turn yellow, do not use the Keep Warm mode for the following:
e Keeping a small amount of rice warm for long hours.
e Keeping rice warm for more than 12 hours in Regular Keep Warm mode
(24 hours in Extended Keep Warm mode).
e Adding rice.
e Reheating cold rice.
e Keeping rice warm when it contains additional ingredients and seasonings (mixed rice or sweet rice).
e Keeping foods other than rice warm such as croquette or miso soup.
e Keeping rice warm with the Spatula left inside the Rice Cooker.
e When keeping a small amount of rice warm, gather the rice toward the center of the
Inner Cooking Pan.
® 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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HOW TO SET THE CLOCKSOUND SIGNALS AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM
The clock is displayed in 24 hours (military time). 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, set the correct time as shown below.
e |f 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, Regular Keep Warm, Extended Keep Warm or Timer Cooking.
e.g.: If the current time is 15:01 but displays 14:56.
1 Set the Inner Cooking Pan and plug in the Power Cord.
Press the Time Setting (4) or (Y) button to Adlusting time
initiate the Time Setting and adjust the clock to
the current time.
button: Each press advances the time in 1-minute increments.
button: Each press moves the clock in reverse by 1 minute.
Time correction is completed
e Press and hold either button to quickly adjust in 10-minute increments.
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. |
SOUND SIGNALS AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM
This product is equipped with a Sound Signal function, which will inform you when the Rice Cooker begins
cooking, when the Timer is set, or when cooking has completed.
You can choose the Sound Signals from the following:
Stops blinking
SETTING
Types of Sound Signals:
Types of Sound Signals and Melody: Beep: Silent:
their meanings
The default setting at the time
Choose this setting to
disable the Sound Signal.
Choose this setting to
change from a Melody.
Indication of shipment from the factory.
Cooking has begun: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" a beep
Timer is set: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" a beep
Cooking has completed:
"Amaryllis"
beeps 5 times no sound
(1) Melody:
It will play "Amaryllis"
when the sound setting is
completed.
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HOW TO CHANGE THE SOUND SIGNAL:
1 Set the Inner Cooking Pan and plug in the Power Cord.
2 Hold the button for more than 3 seconds.
3 The setting is completed when the desired
Sound Signal is heard.
WHEN CHANGING THE SOUND SIGNAL:
e Each time the TIMER button is held for more than 3 seconds, the Sound Signal will change.
® You cannot change the Sound Signal during
Cooking, Regular Keep Warm, Extended
Keep Warm or Timer Cooking.
e |f you find it difficult to change/select the
Sound Signal, please start over from Step].
(2) Веер:
It will beep 3 times when
the sound setting is
completed.
(3) Silent:
It will beep 1 time when
the sound setting is
completed.
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e The selected Sound Signal is stored and will remain even if the Rice Cooker is unplugged.
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HOW TO COOK RICE
® The initial menu setting at the time of shipment from the factory is WHITE RICE/REGULAR.
® Please wash the Inner Cooking Pan, Inner Lid Set, Steam Vent Set and accessories before initial use.
— pg. 18~pg. 20
BASIC COOKING STEPS
2
3
4
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Measure the rice with the provided
Measuring Cup.
Overfill the Measuring Cup with rice, then level off.
(1 cup = approx. 6.1 oz./approx. 180 mL)
Clean the rice and adjust the amount of water.
How to clean rice — See pg. 8 "HOW TO COOK GREAT-TASTING RICE: Clean rice quickly"
On a flat surface, pour water over the rice in the Inner Cooking Pan, filling to the water measure line that
matches the number of cups of rice you are cooking and the menu setting. = pg. 12
For an accurate measurement, level the surface of the rice.
® The rice may be cooked immediately after cleaning rice, as soaking is not required. Soaking the
rice will soften the texture of the rice.
Place the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body, and attach
the Inner Lid Set and Steam Vent Set. Close the Outer Lid,
and plug in the Power Cord.
Be sure to wipe moisture and foreign matter off the outer surface of the Inner Cooking Pan, the inside of
the Main Body, the Inner Lid Set, and the Steam Vent Set.
Select the desired Menu setting by pressing
the button.
WHITERICE JASMINE
Each press of the button changes the position of
the "LA " on the Display. The position REGULAR 4 fee > » SUSHI
® Press and hold the button to quickly cycle HARDER! 4! :
. . . changes q o ! › SWEET
through the selections. It will stop when it 9 QUICK 4 / : D (BROWN
e Menu settings such as WHITE RICE/REGULAR-SOFTER-HARDER,
JASMINE, BROWN and GABA BROWN will remain selected until you change the setting.
Press the button | Displays the estimated time until cooking completion | TES
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The START light will turn on and the melody/beep to START
start cooking will sound.
The Display shows the estimated time until cooking
completion in minutes.
TIME
SETTING
® Press the Time Setting (a) or Y) button to check O The time remaining until completion is for reference
the current time during cooking. If the stored only. Actual time of cooking completion may vary
Re . . depending on room or water temperature, voltage or
lithium battery is out and the current time was not water measurement.
set, the Display will not show the current time. e The Rice Cooker will make adjustments to the
remaining time until cooking completion when it
reaches the steaming process. The time until cooking
completion may increase or decrease suddenly during
this process.
6 When the melody or beep to indicate cooking completion
sounds, stir and loosen the rice immediately to give the rice
a deliciously fluffy texture.
The Rice Cooker automatically switches to the Keep Warm mode after
cooking has completed and the REGULAR KEEP WARM light turns on. Nu
The Display will show the elapsed Keep Warm time in hour(s).
Stir the rice and loosen it immediately to release excessive moisture F
and to prevent rice from clumping, becoming too wet or burning.
® Be careful not to burn yourself when stirring and loosening rice.
e |f you cancel the Keep Warm mode and press the KEEP WARM
button or the EXTENDED KEEP WARM button again, the Display Tens an
shows 0 HOURS.
e The sound setting to indicate cooking completion can be changed. — pg. 9
/ After use, press the (wes button, then unplug the Power Cord.
NOTE = ) ® Porridge will not remain selected after the Rice Cooker has been turned off. When cooking
porridge, select Porridge each time. Do not use any other menu to cook porridge as
contents may boil over.
® Depending on cooking conditions, the bottom portion of the rice may become slightly browned.
® The surface of the cooked rice may appear concaved in the center due to the surround-heating
cooking mechanism.
® When cooking more than one pot of rice consecutively, or cooking right after cancelling the Keep
Warm mode, allow the Rice Cooker to cool for 40 minutes or longer. If the Main Body and the
Outer Lid are hot, the rice may not cook well.
COM , To cool the Main Body and Outer Lid quickly, please try the following:
| Elapsed time of the Keep Warm mode. |
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WHITERICE JASMINE \|
REGULAR sust
SOFTER O 0 (PORRIDGE
HARDER DO (SWEET
QUICK HOURS (BROWN
MIXED GABA BROWN
KEEP WARM | (P REGULAR O EXTENDED
- Fill the Inner Cooking Pan with cold water and place it in the Main Body.
* Open the Outer Lid, remove the Inner Lid Set and allow the Radiator Plate to cool.
Estimated Cooking Time
1.0L model 1.8L model
REGULAR approx. 47 minutes —54 minutes approx. 51 minutes—57 minutes
WHITE RICE | SOFTER approx. 53 minutes—1 hour approx. 57 minutes—1 hour 4 minutes
HARDER approx. 38 minutes —44 minutes approx. 42 minutes—48 minutes
QUICK approx. 22 minutes—35 minutes approx. 23 minutes —41 minutes
MIXED approx. 44 minutes—58 minutes approx. 50 minutes —56 minutes
JASMINE approx. 51 minutes —58 minutes approx. 53 minutes —1 hour 3 minutes
SUSHI approx. 33 minutes —44 minutes approx. 34 minutes —46 minutes
PORRIDGE approx. 1 hour 12 minutes—1 hour 19 minutes | approx. 1 hour 9 minutes—1 hour 20 minutes
SWEET approx. 37 minutes—45 minutes approx. 39 minutes —49 minutes
BROWN approx. 1 hour 24 minutes—1 hour 30 minutes | approx. 1 hour 23 minutes—1 hour 36 minutes
GABA BROWN approx. 3 hours 1 minute—3 hours 12 minutes | approx. 3 hours 9 minutes—3 hours 18 minutes
* The above table is based on the testing conditions of 120 volts, a room temperature of 68°F (20°C), and water at a starting
temperature of 64.4°F (18°C).
* The above lengths of time are measured from Cooking until the Keep Warm process. Actual times may vary depending on the
voltage, room temperature, season, and the amount of water used.
* MIXED menu setting requires a longer cooking time to allow the rice to absorb seasonings. (Takes about 30 minutes for preheating.)
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HOW TO COOK RICE (cont.)
TIPS TO COOKING VARIOUS RICE MENUS
Menus Menus with special menu settings.
* Capacity is measured in the supplied rice measuring cup, using raw rice.
Cooking Capacity
: : Short/Medium
"Regular Grain White МАЕ e Cooks white rice to a regular consistency.
Rice
1.0L : 0.5~5.5
White Rice Sort en WHITE RICE e Cooks white rice to a softer texture than
Softer Rice SOFTER WHITE “Regular”.
White Rice Sacred WHITE RICE e Cooks white rice to a harder texture than
Harder Rice HARDER “Regular”.
1.8L : 110
Quick “rain White e Cooks white rice faster. Please note that the
. QUICK : ,
Cooking Rice rice texture may be slightly harder.
e The recommended amount of ingredients
should be about 30-50% of the weight of the
1.0L : 0.5~4 rice (mass).
® Seasonings should be mixed with soup stock
| | Short/Medium or water and then added to the rice. After
Mixed Rice | Grain White MIXED WHITE adjusting the amount of water, stir thoroughly.
Rice If the seasonings are added directly to the
rice or if not mixed properly, scorching or
1.8L : 2-6 imperfect cooking may occur.
e Chop ingredients into small pieces and place
evenly on top of the rice (do not mix into the rice).
Jasmine Jasmine 1.0L : 0.5~5.5 e Depending on the rice brand, it may be
Rice White Rice JASMINE JASMINE 1.8L: 1~10 slightly harder than normal. — pg. 21
Short/Medium 1.0L: 1~5.5
. .0
Sushi Rice | Grain White SUSHI SUSHI
Rice 1.8L : 110
e The recommended amount of ingredients
should be about 30-50% of the weight of the
1.0L : 0.5~1.5 rice (mass).
e Chop ingredients into small pieces and place
. top of rice without mixing them into the rice.
Short/Medium ontop
: ! : PORRIDGE PORRIDGE e® Ingredients that do not cook easily should not
Porridge Grain White be used in large amounts.
e Boil green leaf vegetables separately and
. add them after the rice porridge has
1.8L - 0.5-2.5 finished cooking.
e Semi-brown rice (30%, 50%, and 70%) or
brown rice cannot be used to make porridge.
Sweet Rice or SWEET , e Seasonings should be mixed with soup stock
Sweet Rice (Wher cocking wee 1.0L: 1~4 or water and then added to the rice. After
Sweet Rice Short/Medium SWEET ice, use slighty adjusting the amount of water, stir thoroughly.
Grain White above the water level 18L:2-6 e Place ingredients on top of rice after adjusting
Rice for SWEET) the water.
Short/Medium 1.0L: 1-4 e |f white rice is mixed with brown rice, it may
Brown Rice | Grain Brown BROWN BROWN boil over or imperfect cooking may occur, and
Rice 1.8L :2-8 is not recommended.
GABA Brown Short Medium GABA BROWN 1.0L : 14 e Activates brown rice for increased nutritional
Rice Rice BROWN 1.8L: 2~8 values. > pg. 13
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Others These menus may be cooked using the settings described below.
Cooking Capacity
Barley mixed 1.0L : 0.5~5.5 e The amount of barley mixed into the rice
; ; with WET ; should be less than 20% of the total volume.
Mixed Rice Short/Medium WHITE nes WHITE e.g.: To cook 1 cup of rice mixed with
with Barley | Grain White SO barley, use 0.8 cup of white rice and 0.2
Rice 1.8L: 1~10 cup of barley.
em. | Short/Medium | | WHITE RICE 1.0L: 0.5~5.5
White Rice | Grain White REGULAR WHITE e Clean the rice quickly and gently because the
with Germ Rice with or germ can easily be washed off.
Germ SOFTER 1.8L : 110
: e Do not use the Timer function or soak rice in
cerminated 1.0L: 0.5~4 water for more than 30 minutes.
or eT e Your cooking results may vary and may not
, Germinated always be satisfactory. Certain types of
Germinated Brown Rice WHITE RICE WHITE germinated brown rice may cause the Rice
Brown Rice mixed with SOFTER Cooker to boil over.
Short/Medium e When cooking germinated brown rice made
Grain White | by a germinated brown rice maker, contact
Rice 1.8L : 2-8 the manufacturer of the maker directly for
ideal cooking methods.
| BROWN | | 1.0L : 1~4
Semi-Brown Semi-Brown BROWN (Use slightly -
Rice 30% Rice 30% below the water L: o~ Depending on the rice brand and/or rice
level for BROWN)| | 1.8L « 2-8 polishing level, it may cause the Rice Cooker
to boil over or not cook well.
WHITE 1.0L: 1-4 — Make adjustments to the amount of
Semi-Brown Semi-Brown WHITE RICE | | (Use slightly OL water.
Rice 50%/70% ° SOFTER | | above the water
SEE 70% level for WHITE) | | 1.8L : 2—8
For instructions on how to cook other types of grains, please visit our website at www.zojirushi.com/grains
ACTIVATED BROWN RICE (GABA BROWN)
® This Rice Cooker has two settings for cooking brown rice. The GABA BROWN setting on the menu activates brown
rice for increased nutritional value.
GABA BROWN SETTING
When GABA BROWN is selected on the menu, the Rice Cooker will begin activating the brown rice, after which
it will start cooking automatically. During the brown rice activation process, the temperature in the Inner Cooking
Pan is kept at approx. 104°F (approx. 40°C) for approx. 2 hours. Cooking will take longer to complete.
— See "Estimated Cooking Time" on pg. 11.
By activating brown rice, GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid)*, a naturally occurring nutrient in brown rice,
increases to 150% of the amount contained in non-activated brown rice. This process also makes brown rice
softer, thus making it readily edible.
* What is GABA? --» GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a type of amino acid said to lower blood pressure
and relieve stress.
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REGULAR KEEP WARM AND EXTENDED KEEP WARM
Press the KEEP WARM button or the KEEP WARM button EXTENDED KEEP WARM light
e |f the temperature of the Inner Cooking Pan is low by
| (KEEP WARM(@ REGULAR EXTENDED )
cancellation of the Keep Warm mode or power failure. N
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© The default setting is Regular Keep Warm mode. pyypnnen KEEP WARM button REGULAR KEEP WARM light
EXTENDED KEEP WARM button to choose
Regular Keep Warm or Extended Keep Warm. —
e The Extended Keep Warm mode is not available during the (eno) RICE JASMINE
following (the Rice Cooker will beep and automatically REGULAR SUSHI
start the Regular Keep Warm mode): | iy SOFTER PORRIDGE
e MIXED, PORRIDGE, SWEET, BROWN and GABA BROWN "er e
olf 12 hours of EXTENDED), IED GABA BROWN
If 12 hours of Regular Keep Warm has already elapsed. &
e The room temperature, frequent opening and
closing of the Outer Lid, a dirty rice cooker, the type of rice used or the way the rice was cleaned may cause
foul odors or the growth of germs. See pg. 19 "HOW TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR" and clean the Rice Cooker,
and use the Regular Keep Warm mode as much as possible to minimize these effects.
REGULAR KEEP WARM
When cooking completes, the Rice Cooker automatically switches to
Regular Keep Warm mode and the REGULAR KEEP WARM light turns on. EE
® To turn on the Regular Keep Warm mode when the Rice Cooker is turned off, (KEEP WARM (© REGULAR O EXTENDED )
press the KEEP WARM button.
EXTENDED KEEP WARM
This function can be activated during Regular Keep Warm mode.
Use this function when keeping rice warm for a longer period of time. Drying and
yellowing of rice will be reduced by maintaining the temperature slightly lower. (KEEP WARM (© REGULAR O EXTENDED )
1 Check to make sure the REGULAR KEEP WARM light is on.
2 Press the (tun) button once.
The EXTENDED KEEP WARM light will turn on. (2 Wi ORESULAR © EXTENDE )
e |f 24 hours elapses from cooking completion, the Rice Cooker returns to Regular Keep Warm mode.
How to change from Extended Keep Warm mode to Regular Keep Warm mode: С
Press the button once. (KEEP WARM (© REGULAR OEXTENDED )
The setting will return to Regular Keep Warm mode and the REGULAR KEEP WARM light will turn on.
e When it returns to Regular Keep Warm mode, the fan will start to adjust the temperature.
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@ To change the display to show the current time during Keep Warm, press the Time Setting (4) or (y) button. Then press the (4)
button to return to the Keep Warm display. Please note that the display will not automatically return to the Keep Warm display
the next time the Rice Cooker is used, and must be done manually. This change can only be made during the Keep Warm mode.
@ Be sure to use the Keep Warm mode when storing cooked rice in the Inner Cooking Pan.
U Si N G TH E TI! M E R O Set the clock to the current time before setting the Timer function. — pg. 9
e This function sets the Rice Cooker to automatically finish cooking by a specific time. Once set, the timer settings are
stored in OI) (Timer 1) and OB (Timer 2).
e The initial settings are 6:00 for Timer 1, 18:00 for Timer 2.
SETTING A SPECIFIC TIME
Press the button to select the desired Menu.
® The Timer function is not available in the QUICK, MIXED and SWEET menu settings.
Press the (iw) button to select = so 7
EXT) (Timer 1) or OA (Timer 2). ÿ
The preset time for Timer 1 and the START light will blink.
® Press the button again and the preset time for Timer 2 will appear.
Press the Time Setting or The time you wish to complete cooking.
button to set a specific time to finish cooking. —
(a) button: Each press advances the time (y) button: Each press reverses the time
in 10-minute increments. in 10-minute increments.
e Press and hold the button to quickly adjust the time in 10-minute
increments.
® You do not need to set the time again when using the same settings.
Press the button.
The START light will turn off, the set time will be displayed and the
TIMER light will turn on with a melody/beep sound.
® The START button must be pressed to set the TIMER. fz ou [REGULAR OEXTENDED
Suggested Lengths 1.0L model | 1.8L model
for the Timer Setting: REGULAR 1 hour 5 minutes—13 hours
WHITE RICE | SOFTER 1 hour 10 minutes—13 hours
HARDER 55 minutes—13 hours
JASMINE 1 hour 15 minutes—13 hours
SUSHI 55 minutes—13 hours
PORRIDGE 1 hour 30 minutes—13 hours
BROWN 1 hour 45 minutes—13 hours
GABA BROWN 3 hours 30 minutes—13 hours
e Do not use the Timer function if you are adding ingredients and/or seasonings to the rice. Ingredients may spoil or
seasonings may settle to the bottom of the Inner Cooking Pan and your results may not be satisfactory.
e To cancel the Timer setting, press the CANCEL button.
O Press the Time Setting (4) or (y) button to check the current time during Timer cooking.
O The rice may be softer in texture when cooking with the Timer function.
® The remaining time until cooking completion will not be displayed when the Timer is set.
O If the Timer is set for less than the suggested length above, a beep will sound and the Rice Cooker will start cooking immediately.
@ Be sure to set the Timer for less than 13 hours, especially during summer, to prevent the soaked rice from spoiling due to the
higher room temperature.
® Do not use the Timer when cooking Germinated Brown Rice as it tends to absorb too much water and your results may not be
satisfactory.
@ Cooking may not complete at the set time if the temperature of the room or water is too low. In addition, the cooking time may be
affected by the amount of water or voltage.
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The measurements ® 1 Tablespoon = 0.5 0z. (15 mL) ®Measure the rice with the provided Measuring Cup.
R El ; | pP E S used in these Recipes: ®1 teaspoon = 0.2 oz. (5 mL) (1 Cup = approx. 6.1 oz./approx. 180 mL)
MIXED RICE Menu Setting: | MIXED
Ingredients (4-5 servings)
3 cups Rice
2 0z. (50g) Chicken thigh
2 slice Age (fried tofu)
1 oz. (30g) Carrots
1 0z. (30g) Konnyaku
1 oz. (30g) Gobo
2-3 Dried Shiitake mushrooms
(soaked in water to
1- %# Tbsp. Light soy sauce
1- ¥2 Tbsp. Mirin (sweet sake)
= Ye tsp. Salt
Va tsp. Dashinomoto
Soup taken from soaking dried Shiitake to taste
Stone parsley to taste
How to cook
1 Slice chicken thigh into % inch (1cm) cubes. Place Age in a 5 Place the ingredients from Steps 1 and 2 on top of
strainer and pour hot water over it; gently squeeze to drain the rice from Step 4 and spread evenly across the
excess oil, then slice into small strips. Soak chicken thigh and top. Do not mix the ingredients with the rice.
Age in mixture A for 5 minutes (do not discard this mixture). Changing the amounts of rice and ingredients may
2 Slice carrots and Konnyaku into small strips, soak Konnyaku in cause imperfect cooking.
hot water and drain. Shred Gobo, soak in water until soft, then 6 Press the MENU button, select MIXED and press
drain. Cut Shiitake into small strips. the START button to start cooking.
3 Add the mixture from Step 1 to the water used to soak the 7 When the Rice Cooker switches to the Keep Warm
dried Shiitake, and mix them well. mode, mix the rice to loosen it.
4 Clean rice and add the mixture from Step 3. Fill the Inner 8 Serve rice in a bowl and sprinkle stone parsley on
Cooking Pan with water to water level 3 for WHITE, and mix top.
well from the bottom of the pan.
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RICE PORRIDGE WITH SEVEN HERBS Menu Setting:
Always follow these points to prevent the porridge from
boiling over, or the steam exhaust route from clogging,
which may be dangerous.
(1) Make sure the PORRIDGE menu is selected.
(2 When cooking porridge with green vegetables (such as this
recipe), add the green vegetables after the rice completes
cooking.
Ingredients (4-5 servings)
1 cup Rice
2.5 oz. (70g) Green vegetables
(the seven herbs of spring, if available, or other green
vegetables as substitutes)
Salt to taste
How to cook
1 Wash and boil the vegetables. Then soak in cold water,
squeeze off the excess water, and cut into small pieces.
2 Clean rice well, add water to water level 1 for PORRIDGE.
3 Press the MENU button, select PORRIDGE and press the Seven herbs of spring:
START button to start cooking. Japanese parsley, shepherd’s purse, cottonweed,
4 When the Rice Cooker switches to the Keep Warm mode, chickweed, henbit, turnip, garden radish
open the Outer Lid, add ingredients from Step 1, stir well and
add salt to taste.
SWEET RICE COOKED WITH ADZUKI BEANS Menu Setting:
Ingredients (4-5 servings)
3 cups Sweet rice
2 0z. (50g) Adzuki beans
Salt with parched sesame to taste
How to cook
1 Clean rice and drain in a strainer for about 30 minutes.
2 Rinse the adzuki beans, put into a saucepan with 2 cups
of water and boil for 2 minutes. Then add 3 cups of
water and boil for 20 minutes until the beans become
soft enough to break by pressing with your fingertip.
Drain the beans but keep the soup stock.
3 Put the rice from Step 1 into the Inner Cooking Pan, add
the soup stock from Step 2, and pour water to water
level 3 for SWEET. Mix the ingredients well, stirring from
the bottom of the pan, place the adzuki beans from Step
2 on top and level the surface.
4 Press the MENU button and select SWEET and press
the START button to start cooking.
5 When the Rice Cooker switches to the Keep Warm
mode, loosen the rice. Serve in a bowl and sprinkle the
salt with parched sesame on top.
e When adding regular white rice, add water to slightly
above the water level for SWEET.
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Ingredients (4-5 servings)
3 cups Brown rice A)
3 oz. (80g) Chicken thigh 3 Tbsp. Light soy sauce
1 slice Age (fried tofu) 12 Tbsp. Mirin (sweet sake)
1 oz. (30g) each Carrots,
Konnyaku and Gobo
How to cook
1 Slice chicken thigh into % inch (1cm) cubes. Place Age
in a strainer and pour hot water over it; gently squeeze
to drain excess oil, then slice into small strips.
2 Slice carrots and Konnyaku into small strips, soak
Konnyaku in hot water and drain. Shred Gobo, soak in
water until soft, then drain.
3 Clean rice and put A in the Inner Cooking Pan, add
water to water level 3 for BROWN, and mix well from
the bottom of the pan.
4 Place ingredients from Steps 1 and 2 on top of rice from
Step 3. Do not mix the ingredients with the rice.
Changing the amounts of rice and ingredients may
cause imperfect cooking.
5 Press the MENU button, select BROWN and press the
START button to start cooking.
6 When the Rice Cooker switches to the Keep Warm
mode, mix the rice to loosen it.
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@ Clean brown rice lightly to remove husks.
@ When cooking rice with additional ingredients, limit the
amount of rice to 1~4 cups for the 1.0 L model and
2-6 cups for 1.8 L model.
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® Clean the Rice Cooker thoroughly after every use.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
® Be sure to unplug the Power Cord and allow the Main Body and the Inner Cooking Pan to cool down.
® Do not use such items as thinner, benzine, abrasive cleaners, bleach, scrubbing brushes (nylon, metal, etc.),
melamine sponges or sponges with a nylon surface. (Doing so may damage the surface, causing discoloration,
scratches, degradation in quality, or corrosion.)
® Do not use a dishwasher or dish-dryer. Doing so may cause scratches, deformation or discoloration.
® Be sure to reattach the Inner Lid Set, Steam Vent Set and Spatula Holder correctly.
HOW TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR
Main Body: Wipe clean with a well-wrung soft cloth.
e If using a cloth that is chemically treated, use sparingly to avoid transferring the chemical smell and do not scrub
the Rice Cooker forcefully. (Doing so may damage the surface, causing discoloration, scratches, degradation in
quality, or corrosion.)
Open Button
If the Open Button becomes clogged with rice or other matter,
Steam Vent Set
remove with a bamboo stick. (< > — pg. 20
® Otherwise the Outer Lid may not open. =
Control Panel Outer Lid Steam Vent Set
. . emove the Steam Vent Set,
Wipe with a dry soft cloth. and wipe the Outer Lid with a
well-wrung soft cloth.
(— в
Же) Вонот о! NA Power Plug
Air Intake Duct— | RUMEURS ~. Wipe with a dry
SED © soft cloth.
3 Exhaust
Duct
Use a vacuum to clean the Air Intake Duct
and Exhaust Duct located at the bottom of
the Rice Cooker (about once a month). . Power Cord
Using the Rice Cooker with clogged Air Intake Air Intake Duct Wipe with a dry soft cloth.
Duct or Exhaust Duct may cause the internal On the bottom surface of the
temperature to become abnormally high, Main Body
resulting in breakdown.
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HOW TO CLEAN ACCESSORIES AND THE INNER COOKING PAN
Wash with a soft Spatula Spatula Holder Measuring Cup Inner Cooking Pan
sponge. — pg. 7
To wash thoroughiy, A © 9
use a mild kitchen
detergent.
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IF THERE IS AN ODOR
1.8L model.
the Inner Cooking Pan.
select the QUICK menu setting.
3 Press the button.
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Fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water up to water
level 1 for WHITE for 1.0L model, and water level 2 for
e Do not put other matter such as kitchen detergents in
2 Close the Outer Lid and press the button to
4 When the Rice Cooker completes cooking
and switches to Keep Warm mode, press the
button.
5
water and clean accordingly.
Wait until the Main Body cools down, discard the
e Open the Outer Lid and dry the Rice Cooker in a
well ventilated place.
HOW TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR
Inner Lid Set
Inner Lid Gasket
Soak the Inner Lid Set in warm or cold
water, wash with a sponge.
® Remove rice or other matter. If not
removed, steam may leak through,
rice may dry, or cooking and Keep
Warm may be imperfect.
e The Inner Lid Gasket cannot be
removed.
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Q 00050 9%
e Be sure to clean the Inner Lid
Set after every use; otherwise,
it may rust or become
discolored.
Outer Lid and Steam Vent
Hold the Outer Lid securely and
wipe with a well-wrung soft cloth.
Remove any rice or residue on the
inside of the Outer Lid.
e Leaving rice and other matter
on the surface may cause the
Outer Lid to rust or discolor.
Side Sensor
Wipe with a well-wrung soft cloth.
If it becomes clogged with rice or
other matter, remove it with a
bamboo stick.
HOW TO DETACH AND ATTACH THE INNER LID SET
How to detach the Inner Lid Set:
Hold the Inner Lid Knob (D) and push up
the Inner Lid Set Holder (2) to detach.
@ Do not pull the Inner Lid Knobs toward you
without pressing the Inner Lid Set Holder.
(May cause the Inner Lid Set and Outer Lid to
break.)
How to attach the Inner Lid Set:
Insert the fixtures found at the bottom sides
of the Inner Lid Set into the Outer Lid and
push it toward the Outer Lid until you hear it
click into place.
Inner Lid Set Holder
Inner Lid Knob
Enlarged illustration
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE (cont.)
HOW TO CLEAN THE STEAM VENT SET
Please allow the Rice Cooker to cool down before cleaning.
water and wipe with a soft cloth.
How to dissemble the Steam Vent Set
1. Press in the Holding Part ((D)
and pull upward (2) to open.
Steam Vent
Case
Steam Vent Cap
How to assemble the Steam Vent Set
1. Match the projected part of the Steam Vent
Gasket with the Releasing Gap to attach.
Wash the Steam Vent Case, Steam Vent Cap and Steam Vent Gasket under running
2. Release the Steam Vent Case at
an upper oblique angle ((3)).
Steam Vent Case
3. Remove the Steam Vent
Gasket.
Steam Vent
2 Gasket
®
Remove from here.
2. Insert the Axis of the Steam Vent Case
(2 parts) into the Hollows of the Steam
Vent Cap (2 parts). Then close the case
until you hear the click sound from the
The illustration of the Steam
Vent Gasket when set with
the Steam Vent Cap.
Steam Vent
OZ oe
Steam Vent Cap
Steam Vent
Xx 1 Gasket
Steam Vent Cap
Steam Vent Gasket
Projected
Part
Releasing
Steam Vent Cap
Holding Part.
Holding Part Axis
Hollow
Steam Vent Cap
Gap
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
e Please replace damaged parts for optimum performance.
e When replacing parts, please check the model number
and the parts name beforehand, then contact the store
where you purchased the Rice Cooker or Zojirushi
Customer Service.
Zojirushi Customer Service
1-800-733-6270
Parts Names Parts Number
Inner Lid Set (1.0L model) C114-6B
Inner Lid Set (1.8L model) C115-6B
Inner Cooking Pan (1.0L model) B458-6B
Inner Cooking Pan (1.8L model) B459-6B
Spatula SHAKN-6B
Spatula Holder 618112-00
Measuring Cup 615784-00
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
® Please check the following points before calling for service.
Problems
COOKING
RICE
Rice cooks too
hard or too soft:
>
e Cause (Points to check)
e Increase or reduce water by 1-2 mm from the Water Level Line according to your
preference.
® If the Rice Cooker is positioned on an uneven or tilted surface, the texture of the
cooked rice may be too hard or too soft as the amount of water becomes
inconsistent.
® The texture of rice varies depending on the brand of the rice, where it was
harvested, and how long it was stored (new crop or old crop).
® The texture of rice varies depending on the room and water temperatures.
e Using the Timer may result in softer rice.
e Using the QUICK menu setting may result in harder rice.
e Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed.
e Rice may not have been cleaned sufficiently, allowing too much bran to be left on
the rice grain.
e Did you loosen the rice after cooking was completed?
— Loosen the rice immediately after cooking is completed.
® |s there moisture or foreign matter on the outer surface of the Inner Cooking Pan,
the inside of the Main Body, the Inner Lid Set, or the Steam Vent Set?
— Wipe them off.
® JASMINE may be slightly harder than normal.
— To cook softer, fill water slightly higher than the marked line on the Inner
Cooking Pan (within 1/2 of scale) and cook. However, please note that
Rice is scorched:
>
® Foreign matter such as rice may be stuck to the bottom of the Inner Cooking Pan
or on the Side Sensor.
® Rice may not have been cleaned sufficiently, allowing too much bran to be left on
the rice grain.
e Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed.
Boils over while
cooking:
»
e Has another menu setting other than PORRIDGE been selected when cooking
porridge?
e Make sure the Steam Vent Set is attached.
e Rice may not have been cleaned sufficiently, allowing too much bran to be left on
the rice grain.
e Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed.
e |s the Menu selection or Water Level correct? — pg. 12
Unable to start
cooking or the
buttons do not
respond:
>
e Make sure the Power Plug is plugged in securely.
e Does the Display show "E01" or "E02"? — pg. 23
e Was the Inner Cooking Pan inserted correctly?
— Set the Inner Cooking Pan correctly.
e |s the REGULAR KEEP WARM or EXTENDED KEEP WARM light on?
— Press the CANCEL button and press the START button.
Steam comes out
from the gap between
the Outer Lid and the
Main Body:
e Make sure the Inner Lid Set has not been dropped, deformed, or that the Inner Lid
Gasket is not damaged.
e Has the Inner Lid Gasket become soiled? — Clean the Inner Lid Gasket.
e Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed.
COOKING
RICE/KEEP
WARM
A noise is heard
during
Cooking/Keep
Warm:
>
e The noise is the microprocessor (MICOM) adjusting the heat power of the Rice
Cooker.
e The rotary noise is the internal fan operating to release excess heat.
KEEP
WARM
During Keep Warm,
rice has an odor:
»
e Was the rice kept warm with the spatula left in the Inner Cooking Pan?
e Was cold rice reheated?
eDid you loosen the rice after cooking was
— Loosen the rice immediately after cooking is completed.
® Rice may not have been cleaned sufficiently and too much bran may be left.
@ Some odor may remain after cooking Mixed Rice. Clean the Inner Cooking Pan
thoroughly. > pg. 18
e The Keep Warm mode may not have been used for keeping rice warm.
— Leaving rice in the Inner Cooking Pan without using the Keep Warm
mode may cause unwanted odor. — pg. 8
e Was the Extended Keep Warm mode used for more than 24 hours?
completed?
During Keep Warm, rice
has an odor, becomes
yellow or dry:
e Are you keeping warm a small amount of rice in the Inner Cooking Pan?
e Was the Regular Keep Warm mode used for more than 12 hours?
e The type of rice and water used may make the rice appear yellow.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (cont.)
Problems
During Keep Warm,
rice has an odor,
or rice becomes
watery:
e Cause (Points to check)
e Did you clean the Rice Cooker thoroughly after every use?
— The room temperature, frequent opening and closing of the Outer Lid, a
dirty Rice Cooker, the type of rice used or the way the rice was cleaned
may cause foul odors or the growth of germs. See pg. 19 "HOW TO
CLEAN THE INTERIOR" and clean the Rice Cooker, and use the
"REGULAR KEEP WARM" on pg. 14 as much as possible to minimize
these effects
>
e Did you select a menu setting for which the Extended Keep Warm mode is not
KEEP available? — pg. 14
e Was the Keep Warm mode used for more than 12 hours?
WARM enced Keep — If the Keep Warm mode is used for more than 12 hours, the Extended
arm 1$ de > Keep Warm mode will not be accepted.
accepted: e |s the rice in the Inner Cooking Pan cold?
— If the temperature of the Inner Cooking Pan is low, the Extended Keep
Warm mode will not be accepted.
The Display does not e Does the Display show the current time?
show the elapsed — Press the buttons for Time Setting to change the display.
Keep Warm time: — pg. 14 "NOTE."
: e |s the current time set correctly?
The Rice Cooker — The clock is displayed in 24 hours (military time). Please check and set it
starts cooking again.
immediately after e |f the Timer is set at a shorter time than suggested, it will begin cooking
the Timer is set: immediately.
e |s the current time set correctly?
В — The clock is displayed in 24 hours (military time). Please check and set it
TIMER The rice is not
COOKING
ready at the set
time:
again.
> e Cooking may not complete at the set time if the temperature of the room or water
is too low. In addition, the cooking time may be affected by the amount of water or
voltage.
The Timer cannot
be set:
e Did you press the START button after setting the time?
— The START button must be pressed to complete setting the Timer.
> e |s "7:00" blinking on the Display?
— Unless the current time is set, the Timer function will not be accepted.
— pg. 9
OTHER
The Outer Lid
cannot be opened:
e |f you press the edge of the Open Button, the Outer Lid may be difficult to open.
Be sure to press the center of the Open Button.
The Outer Lid
cannot be closed:
> e |s the Inner Lid Set correctly inserted?
The Outer Lid opens
during cooking:
>
e Did you close the Outer Lid completely?
— Be sure to close the Outer Lid until you hear a clicking sound.
| mistakenly put the rice
and water directly into
the Main Body:
e Putting rice and water directly into the Main Body may cause a malfunction.
Contact either the store where you purchased the product or Zojirushi Customer
Service.
There's a resinous
odor, such as that
of plastic:
e When you use this product for the first time, there will be a resinous smell, such
as that of plastic, but the odor will lessen as you use the product. If you are
concerned about the odor, please see pg. 18 "IF THERE IS AN ODOR".
When power
failure occurs:
® If too many appliances are used simultaneously, overload may occur and the
breaker will cut off the electricity.
— If another appliance is plugged in the same outlet as the Rice Cooker,
unplug it before resetting the breaker. If the electric supply recovers
within 10 minutes, the Rice Cooker will resume cooking automatically.
Sparks by the
Power Plug:
® There may be sparks when plugging in or unplugging the Power Plug from the
electrical outlet. This is common in IH rice cookers, and does not indicate a
malfunction.
»
There is rust colored dirt
on the inside of the Outer
Lid or the Inner Lid Set:
e |f rice residue is stuck on the Outer Lid or the Inner Lid Set and has discolored,
| clean it. > pg. 19
ERROR DISPLAYS AND THEIR MEANINGS
Panel Display e Cause (Points to check)
e Indicates malfunction.
ЕЙ СЕЙ ENT — Please contact the store where you purchased the Rice Cooker or
Zojirushi Customer Service.
® In case of voltage abnormality, the unit automatically stops to prevent a
E пс > breakdown.
Lo Lf — Recheck the rated voltage of the outlet to see if it complies with the
Rice Cooker. If not, use another outlet.
e The temperature of the Lid Sensor or the Side Sensor is too high.
— Press the CANCEL button and open the Outer Lid for more than 40
НЯ На minutes and allow the interior to cool down. (Be careful not to burn
Li à Li
yourself.)
—> To cool faster, see pg. 11
Error Р9
Display Нч > ® The Inner Cooking Pan is not inserted.
Li — Set the Inner Cooking Pan securely.
e The stored Lithium Battery is out.
The Display will turn off and stored memories (current time, menu selection
Blank Display: and Keep Warm hours) will be erased. However, once plugged in and the
clock set, the Rice Cooker will function normally.
> If rice is cooked while the display shows a blinking 7:7777, the current time will
1:88 is blinking: not be shown during the cooking process. — pg. 10
Please contact Zojirushi Customer Service to have the Lithium Battery
replaced (with additional charge).
. , e Unplug the Power Cord and plug it in again.
Odd Display: (If the Display shows a blinking 7:77, please reset the time.) —> pg. 9.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model No. NP-HCC10 NP-HCC18
WHITE RICE (short/medium grain white rice) 0.09~1.0 [0.5~5.5] 0.18~1.8 [1~10]
QUICK (short/medium grain white rice) 0.09~1.0 [0.5~5.5] 0.18~1.8 [1~10]
Capac MIXED (short/medium grain white rice) 0.09-0.72 [0.5~4] 0.36~1.08 [2-6]
of Each | JASMINE (white rice) 0.09~1.0 [0.5~5.5] 0.18~1.8 [1~10]
Menu SUSHI (short/medium grain white rice) 0.18~1.0 [1~5.5] 0.18~1.8 [1~10]
oor. | PORRIDGE (shori/medium grain white rice) 0.09~0.27 [0.5~1.5] 0.09~0.45 [0.5~2.5]
[cups] SWEET (sweet rice, short/medium grain white rice) 0.18~0.72 [1~4] 0.36~1.08 [2~6]
BROWN (short/medium grain brown rice) 0.18~0.72 [1~4] 0.36~1.44 [2~8]
GABA BROWN (short/medium grain brown rice) 0.18~0.72 [1~4] 0.36~1.44 [2~8]
Rating AC 120V 60 Hz
Electric Consumption 1230W 1350W
Average Power Consumption during Keep 29W 38W
Warm IH (Induction Heating) System
Rice Cooking System 3' 3" (1.0 m)
Power Cord Length <approx. inch> 10 (W) X 14 (D) X 8 (H) (15-3/4*2) | 11 (W) X 15-1/2 (D) X 9-1/2 (H) (18-1/8*2)
2 <approx. cm> 25 (W) X 36 (D) X 20 (H) (40*2) | 27.5 (W) X 39.5 (D) X 23.5 (H) (46*2)
oT approx. 9 Ibs. (approx. 4.0 kg) approx. 11 Ibs. (approx. 5.0 kg)
® The average power consumption during Keep Warm is calculated with the Rice Cooker at maximum capacity and at
a room temperature of 68°F (20°C).
® This product may not operate properly in certain environments or places with high altitudes or extreme weather conditions.
Please avoid using this product in such areas.
*1 Capacity is measured in the supplied rice measuring cup, using raw rice. Other grains may vary.
*2 Height with the Outer Lid open.
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES
According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 18
We, Zojirushi America Corporation,
Located at : 19310 Pacific Gateway Drive, Suite 101 Torrance, CA 90502, USA
Telephone Number : 310-769-1900
Declare under sole responsibility that the product:
Trade Name: ZOJIRUSHI
Kind of equipment: Electric Rice Cooker & Warmer
Model Name: NP-HCC10, NP-HCC18
Complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 18 of the FCC rules as a Consumer, Industrial, Scientific and
medical equipment. Each product marketed, is identical to the representative unit tested and
found to be compliant with the standards.
Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be
within the variation accepted, due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as
required by 47CFR 852.909.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
The above named party is responsible for ensuring that the equipment complies with the
standards of 47CFR 518.301 to 18.311.
Signature of Party Responsible: | -
President / CEO
Tatsuya YZmasaki
Date of issue: September 25, 2014
Www.Zzojirushi.com
FOR CALIFORNIA USA ONLY
This product contains a CR Coin Lithium Battery which
contains Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
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