Zojirushi NP-GBC05 User's Manual
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1. Menu Selection SUSHI Select the menu setting when using white rice Select the LRINSE FREE menu setting when using rinse free rice Water Level Use the water level for MST e When cooking only sweet rice Use the exact water level scale for ISWEET RICER eWhen cooking sweet rice mixed with white rice Use slightly above the water level scale for EMEA Menu Selection Select the WHITE RICE MIXED setting menu Ingredients Place ingredients on top of rice after adjusting the water Mixed glutinous rice cooked with adzuki beans Bring adzuki beans to a boil separate the beans from the hot water cool to room temperature before using Water used to boil the beans should also be used for cooking rice PORRIDGE Rice Semi brown rice 30 50 and 70 or brown rice cannot be used to make porridge Water Level Use the water level for Ke tinea Menu Selection Select the LPORRIDGE menu setting Ingredients The appropriate amount of ingredients should be about 30 50 of the rice volume weight Chop ingredients into small pieces and place on top of rice without mixing them into the rice Ingredients that do not cook easily should not be used in large amounts Boil green leaf vegetables separately and add them after the rice porridge has finished cooking GERMINATED BROWN RICE Rice Limit the amount of rice2. Pour minimiser les risques de chocs lectriques n utilisez que la marmite interne fournie avec l appareil 15 Veuillez d abord relier le cordon d alimentation l appareil avant de brancher la fiche dans une prise murale CONSERVEZ CES INSTRUCTIONS CET APPAREIL EST UNIQUEMENT USAGE DOMESTIQUE L appareil est quip d un cordon court afin de r duire les risques d enchev trement ou de chutes sur le cordon Des rallonges peuvent tre utilis es condition que toutes les pr cautions soient prises lors de leur utilisation Si vous vous servez d une rallonge sa puissance lectrique indiqu e devra tre gale ou sup rieure celle de l appareil Le cordon devra tre arrang de mani re ce qu il ne pende pas depuis le haut d un comptoir ou d une table o il serait port e de main des enfants et o il occasionnerait des accidents dus une chute ou un enchev trement L appareil a une prise polaris e l une des lames est plus large que l autre Pour r duire les risques de chocs lectriques la prise s ins re dans un seul sens l int rieur d une prise murale polaris e Si la prise ne s adapte pas correctement dans la prise murale retournez la Si elle ne s adapte toujours pas contactez un lectricien sp cialis Ne cherchez en aucun cas modifier la prise 4 BEFORE USE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Be sure to follow the instructions These WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are intended to protect you and
3. 23 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE ERROR DISPLAYS AND THEIR MEANINGS Panel Display gt Cause Points to check Cor a 2 gt oo L HE gt lndicates malfunction gt Please contact the store where you amp purchased this Rice Cooker or Zojirushi Customer Service Q fa es ei m ln case of voltage abnormality the unit automatically stops to LME gt prevent a breakdown h ue Recheck the rated voltage of the outlet to see if it complies LL with the Rice Cooker If not use another outlet os DU gt The Inner Cooking Pan is not inserted Set the Inner rouse Cooking Pan securely aru as 117 eo i UER owe The temperature of the interior is too high gt Press the RESET gt button and open the Outer Lid for about 60 minutes and allow uns the interior to cool down Be careful not to burn yourself IO The stored Lithium Battery is out Blank Display If the Power Cord is unplugged the Display and the stored memories current time menu and Keep Warm setting will be b gt erased If the clock is set to the correct time the Rice Cooker is blinking will function normally To change the Lithium Battery please contact Zojirushi Customer Service for a replacement with additional charge Unplug the Power Cord and plug it in again The Display will Odd Display B show a blinking 7 00 Please reset the time following the instructions on
4. 1 been removed been removed been removed i White Rice with Germ White Rice with Germ is polished using a special All bran has been removed technique that cannot be performed by a household but the germ of brown rice rice polisher May be purchased at a specialty store remains or grocery Q Germinated Brown Rice The process gives a softer texture and improved Brown rice that is ready to taste Also contains the nutrient GABA gamma be germinated by a special aminobutyric acid process ACTIVATED BROWN RICE GABA BROWN The 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 e 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 about 104 F for 2 hours Cooking may take 3 hours to 3 hours and 15 minutes till completion 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 X What is GABA GABA gamma aminobutyric acid is a type of amino acid said to lower blood pressure and relieve stress TIPS TO COOKING GREA
5. PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS MAIN BODY Steam Vent Cap Steam arising from the vent is very hot while rice is cooking Please exercise care Open Button Press the Open Button to open the Outer Lid Air Intake Duct A On the bottom surface of the Main Body Inner Lid Holder Use this knob for detaching and attaching the Inner Lid Set eBe sure to reattach the Inner Lid Set after every cleaning pg 20 Inner Lid Set Inner Lid Knobs Located at 2 positions right amp left edge Can be held while cleaning Inner Lid Gasket Inner Cooking Pan Side Sensor Outer Lid Handle Use the Handle for carrying Plug to the Power Main Body Plug Exhaust Duct On the back surface of the Main Body Power Cord Steam Vent Gasket Steam Vent ow to attach the Spatula H Holder Press the two stabilizers against the body of the Rice Cooker while pulling the middle hook of the holder into the slot How to detach the Spatula Holder Twist the Spatula Holder to one side to detach Middle hook of the holder Spatula Holder Attachment Located at 2 positions right amp left edge CONTROL PANEL Press buttons down firmly The raised dot and dash e in the center of the COOKING and RESET buttons and the Sound Signals are provided for individuals with visual impairment Display The illustration below shows all possible displays and
6. ic ZOJIRUSHI RICE COOKER amp WARMER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NP GBC05 IMPORTANT GAFEGUARDS 0 eee eee 2 PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS AN 6 EXPLANATION OF RICE 8 ACTIVATED BROWN RICE GABA BROWN 8 TIPS TO COOKING GREAT TASTING RICE PREPARATION amp KEEP WARM 9 HOW TO COOK RICE BASIC COOKING GTEPG HOW TO COOK RINSE FREE RICE TIPS TO COOKING GREAT TASTING RICE BY MENUS 13 HOW TO SET THE CLOCK 14 SOUND SIGNALS amp HOW TO CHANGE THEM 15 USING THE TIM R 25865 ae 16 RECIPES MIMED RIGE riisuin oan oa aiI 18 RICE PORRIDGE WITH SEVEN HERBB 19 MIXED BROWN RICE 19 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 20 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS 21 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 0 eee 22 ERROR DISPLAYS AND THEIR MEANINGG 24 SPECIFICATIONS EEN 25 ZOJIRUSHI CORPORATION BEFORE USE IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING 1 Read all instructions thoroughly 2 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 3 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 recommended when the appliance is use
7. may rust or Side Sensor become disco red Wipe with a well wrung cloth If it becomes clogged with rice or other matter remove with a bamboo stick or chopstick HOW TO CLEAN THE SPATULA SPATULA HOLDER AND THE INNER COOKING PAN Wash with a soft sponge To wash thoroughly use a mild kitchen detergent The nonstick coating can peel off if damaged Please take special care to prevent damaging it and follow these precautions Do not place spoons or bowls into the Inner Cooking Pan when washing dishes Do not use an abrasive cleaner or brush when cleaning it Do not pour vinegar in the Inner Cooking Pan Clean the Inner Cooking Pan immediately after using any seasonings The nonstick coating may wear out with use The nonstick coating may eventually discolor or peel off This will not affect its performance or sanitary properties and is harmless to your health REPLACEMENT PARTS merle CH Please replace damaged parts for optimum Inner Cooking Pan B273 performance Spatula SHAKN e When replacing parts please check the model Spatula Holder 61 8112 number and the parts name beforehand then White Rice Measuring Cup 61 5784 contact the store where you purchased the Rice Cooker or Zojirushi Customer Service Rinse Free Rice Measuring Cup Green Cup 61 7824 S 22 BEFORE CALLING FOR SERVICE TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Please check the following points before calling for service Pr
8. is for reference only This TIMER button display will not appear during actual use Use this button for setting the Timer KEEP WARM MENU button E l EEN tton Use this button for tee this button for setting the type of EES Keep Warm rice you will be E time using p9 WIES Le FREE QUIC SCH 20 oO SO it DO 2 SUSHI PORRIDGE BROWN on BROWN COOKING button Use this button to initiate the cooking RESET button es Use this button to TIME SETTING button cancel the selected Use these buttons for setting setting or function in the Timer time of cooking operation completion or the clock gt pg 14 amp 16 ACCESSORIES Spatula Spatula Holder Measuring Cup For White Rice For Rinse Free Rice Green Cup e oz 5 8 oz BEFORE USE EXPLANATION OF RICE TYPES OF RICE Names and types of rice varies according to how the grain has been polished and or processed Different grades of rice correspond to the percentage of bran and germ removed Rice in the husk Bran layer Chaff 4 gt Brown Rice Semi Brown Semt Brown Semi Brown White Rice Rinse Free Rice The chaffhas Rice 30 Rice50 Rice 70 Allthe bran All specks of bran been removed About 30 of About 50 of 1 About 70 of i and germ have left on the surface of l the bran and the bran and the bran and 1 been removed the white rice have germ have germ have germ have i been removed I
9. others from personal injury and household damage To ensure safe operation please follow carefully ZNWARNINGS Indicates risk of serious injury zi A Indicates a warning or caution A specific caution is indicated inside or near the triangle by sentences or illustrations CAUTIONS i i dn Indicates a prohibited operation A D of E O specific prohibited operation is or property damage indicated inside or near the circle by mishandled 2 3 PROHIBITED sentences or illustrations X1 Serious injury includes loss of eyesight burns high and low temperature electric shock bone fractures toxic reactions as well as other injuries severe enough to require medical care or extended hospitalization X2 Injury indicates physical damage burns or electric shock not severe enough to require medical care or extended hospitalization Do not modify the Rice Cooker Only a repair technician may disassemble or repair this unit Attempting to do so may cause fire electric shock or injury Make any repair inquiries to Zojirushi Customer Service Indicates a requirement or instruction that must be followed A specific instruction is indicated inside or near the INSTRUCTIONS circle by sentences or illustrations X3 Property damage indicates material damage towards a home furniture or pets and animals A WARNINGS Do not immerse the Rice Cooker in water or splash it with water Do not pour water directly into th
10. to be cooked to 0 5 2 cups Use germinated brown rice only or mix it with white rice when cooking Water Level Use the water level for ASIA Menu Selection Select the WHITE RICE MIXED menu setting Remarks Your cooking results may vary and may not always be satisfactory Certain types of germinated brown rice may cause the Rice Cooker to boil over Do not use the Timer function when cooking germinated brown rice or soak in water for more than 30 minutes as it will absorb too much water fe Uj oj e010 MINCE Water Level Use the water level for MIA Menu Selection Select the QUICK COOKING menu setting Remarks Choose this setting when you need to cook white rice in a hurry Please note that the rice texture may be slightly harder HOW TO USE HOW TO SET THE CLOCK It is important to set the clock first before cooking rice with the Timer Although the clock is set before shipment from the factory certain conditions may cause it to display an inaccurate time If the clock is inaccurate set the correct time as shown below e The clock cannot be adjusted during Cooking Keep Warm and Timer Cooking settings e g If the current time is 15 01 but displays 14 58 Set the Inner Cooking Pan and plug in the Power Cord 1 Insert the Power Cord into the Main Body securely 2 Insert the Power Plug into an electrical outlet E Press the 4 button to initiate the T
11. 4 Was the Inner Cooking Pan correctly inserted Set the Inner Cooking Pan correctly ls the KEEP WARM light on Press the RESET button and press the COOKING button A noise is heard during Cooking Keep Warm gt The microprocessor MICOM makes a sound while adjusting the heat power of the Rice Cooker Steam comes out from the gap between the Outer Lid and the Main Body gt Please check if the Inner Lid Set has deformed or the Inner Lid Gasket is damaged Has the Inner Lid Gasket become soiled Clean the gasket Problems During Keep Warm rice has KEEP WARM condensation an odor becomes yellow or there is excessive Cause Points to check Was the Keep Warm mode used for more than 12 hours Was a small amount of rice kept warm Was the rice kept warm with the spatula left in the pan Was cold rice reheated Did you loosen the rice after cooking was completed gt Loosen the rice immediately after cooking is completed Rice may not have been rinsed sufficiently and too much bran may be left The type of rice and water used may make the rice appear yellow Some odor may remain after cooking Mixed Rice gt Clean the Inner Cooking Pan thoroughly 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 gt See HOW T
12. BY MENUS For an accurate measurement level the surface of the rice Depending on the rice polishing method starch may be left on the surface of the rice If the water becomes cloudy change the water and rinse once or twice to prevent scorching boiling over or imperfect cooking When cooking rice with seasonings mix well from the bottom of the Inner Cooking Pan The rice may be cooked immediately after rinsing as soaking is not required Soaking the rice will soften the texture of the rice Select the RINSE FREE menu setting MATERICENNED ANSE FREE QUICK COOKING by pressing the rev button SUSHI PORRIDGE BROWN GABA BROWN Press the button HOW TO COOK RICE TIPS TO COOKING GREAT TASTING RICE BY MENUS When cooking Rinse Free rice use the same water level for WHITE RICE See pg 12 HOW TO COOK RINSE FREE RICE Measure the rice accurately with the provided Measuring Cups White brown and germinated brown rice Use the Measuring Cup for white rice Rinse free rice gt Use the green Measuring Cup for rinse free rice MIXED RICE Rice Limit the amount of rice to be cooked to less than 2 cups otherwise it may not cook well SWEET RICE Wash and place in a bamboo basket for about 30 minutes to drain the water Water Level Use the water level for ASIA Menu Selection Select the WHITE RICE MIXED menu setting Select the LRINSE FREE menu setting
13. O USE THE KEEP WARM MODE on pg 9 The Display does not show the elapsed Keep Warm time The Rice Cooker Starts cooking immediately after the Timer is set D a Does the Display show the current time Press the buttons for Time Setting to change the display See pg 11 step 6 of BASIC COOKING STEPS ls the current time set correctly The clock is displayed in 24 hours military time Please check and set it again If the Timer is set at a shorter time than suggested it will begin cooking immediately The rice is not TIMER ready at the set time gt ls the current time set correctly The clock is displayed in 24 hours military time Please check and set it again COOKING The Timer cannot be set OTHER When power failure occurs gt D Did you press the COOKING button after setting the time You need to press the COOKING button to complete setting the Timer ls the 7 00 blinking on the Display Unless the current time is set the Timer function will not be accepted See pg 14 HOW TO SET THE CLOCK 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
14. Rice Cooker switches to the Keep Warm mode mix the rice to loosen it 8 Serve rice in a bowl and sprinkle string beans or stone parsley on top RICE PORRIDGE WITH SEVEN HERBS Menu Selection Select the PORRIDGE menu setting Ingredients 2 3 servings Green vegetables the seven herbs of spring if available or other green vegetables as substitutes 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 Rinse rice well add water to water level 0 5 for PORRIDGE 3 Press the MENU button select PORRIDGE and press the COOKING button to start cooking 4 When the Rice Cooker switches to the Keep Warm mode open the Outer Lid add ingredients from Step 1 with a dash of salt and stir well When cooking porridge Be sure to select the PORRIDGE menu When cooking porridge with green leaves such as seven herbs boil the green leaves in advance and add them after the porridge has completed cooking Be sure to follow the above 2 points otherwise it Seven herbs of spring may cause boil over or clogging of the Steam Japanese parsley shepherd s purse cottonweed Vent which can be dangerous chickweed henbit turnip garden radish MIXED BROWN RICE Menu Selection Select the menu setting Ingredients 2 3 servings Brown rice Chicken breast Age fried tofu 1 piece Carrots Konnyaku and Gobo 0 7 oz each Light soy sauce Miri
15. T TASTING RICE E HOW TO COOK GREAT TASTING RICE Measure rice accurately Be sure to use the Measuring Cup provided as other measuring cups may differ Level the rice off at the top of the cup to maintain accuracy Rinse rice quickly The first rinse should be done quickly swishing and stirring the rice by hand with plenty of water Drain the water immediately afterwards Then rinse the rice 4 5 times with fresh water to clean out the bran Adjust the amount of water accordingly e g When Cooking 2 Cups of Type of Rice Water Adjustment White Rice or Rinse Free Rice Softer rice White rice with germ Normal scale level e N Reduce water slightly ne ITE from the normal level WED IGE M Old crop Add a little water to RICE BROWN wax2curs Harder rice the normal level RICE 3 New crop Do not use strong alkaline ionic water Rice cooked with strong alkaline ionic water may appear yellow or become too glutinous Stir and loosen rice immediately after cooking has completed Excessive moisture is released resulting in Add water to water level rice that is perfectly cooked with a fluffy 2 for WHITE RICE texture HOW TO USE THE KEEP WARM MODE When keeping rice in the Inner Cooking Pan for later consumption use the Keep Warm mode Otherwise the rice may develop a foul odor or spoil Do not use the Keep Warm mode for the following Adding rice Reheating cold rice Keeping rice war
16. 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 IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SECURITE LORS DE L UTILISATION D APPAREILS ELECTRIQUES SUIVEZ LES PRECAUTIONS DE BASE SUIVANTES 1 Lisez bien toutes les instructions 2 Ne touchez pas les surfaces qui peuvent tre chaudes Utilisez les poign es ou les boutons N obturez en aucun cas l orifice d chappement de la vapeur Pour viter les chocs lectriques n immergez jamais le cordon lectrique ou la prise ou encore l autocuiseur riz l exception de la marmite situ e l int rieur dans l eau ou dans tout autre liquide Soyez vigilants lorsque les enfants utilisent l appareil
17. Use the Measuring Cup for rinse free rice 1 Cup approx 5 8 oz ei Tablespoon 0 50z e 1 teaspoon 0 2 oz EIERE EI WHITE RICE MIXED EES SAS UE RINSE FREE ESO HAGEN ETH Ingredients 2 3 servings Chicken or dried young sardines Age fried tofu Carrots Konnyaku Dried Shiitake mushroom Light soy sauce Mirin sweet sake Dashinomoto Soup taken from soaking dried Shiitake String beans boiled or stone parsley How to cook 1 Slice chicken into 1 2 inch cubes and Age into strips Place Age in a strainer and pour hot water over it gently squeeze to drain excess oil Soak chicken and Age in soup stock A for 5 minutes do not discard this soup stock 2 Slice carrots and Konnyaku into small strips soak in hot water and drain Shred Gobo soak in water until soft then drain Soak the dried Shiitake in water to soften remove hard tips and then cut into small strips 3 Add the soup stock from Step 1 to the water used to soak the dried Shiitake and mix them well 4 Rinse rice and add the mixture from Step 3 Fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water to water level 2 for WHITE RICE and mix well from the bottom of the pan 5 Place the ingredients from Steps 1 and 2 on top of the rice from Step 4 and spread evenly across the top 6 Press the MENU button select WHITE RICE MIXED when using white rice or RINSE FREE when using rinse free rice and then press the COOKING button to start cooking 7 When the
18. W TO CHANGE THE SOUND SIGNAL 1 Set the Inner Cooking Pan and plug in the e You cannot change the Sound Power Plug Signal during Cooking or Keep 1 Insert the Power Cord into the Main Body securely Warm 2 Insert the Power Plug into an electrical outlet e f you find it difficult to change select the Sound Signal 2 Hold the button for more than 3 seconds please start over from Step 3 The setting is completed when the desired Sound Signal is heard WHEN CHANGING THE SOUND SIGNAL Each time the TIMER button is held for more than 3 seconds the Sound Signal will change D Melody Beep 3 Silent It will play Amaryllis It will beep 3 times when It will beep 1 time when when the sound setting is the sound setting is the sound setting is completed completed completed The selected Sound Signal is stored and will remain even if the Rice Cooker is unplugged 16 HOW TO USE USING THE TIMER e This function sets the Rice Cooker to automatically finish cooking by a specific time Once set the timer settings are stored in Timer 1 and Timer 2 e g When you want your rice to complete cooking at 7 30 e Be sure to check if the current time is correct before setting the Timer function my pg l4 Press the button to select Timer 1 Blinks The Display shows the preset time of 6 00 Set Time and the displayed time and the COOKING light will blink Press the button again and Timer 2 pres
19. d 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 6 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 T 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 1 5 The plug to the appliance should be attached first before plugging the cord into a wall outlet SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD
20. e Rice Cooker Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock Do not plug or unplug the Power Cord if your hands are wet Doing so may cause an electric shock or injury Do not touch the Steam Vent Doing so may cause burns or scalding Take special precautions with children and infants Do not allow children to use the Rice Cooker unsupervised Keep it out of the reach of infants Children are at risk of burns electric shock or injury o ole Do not use the Rice Cooker if the Power Plug or Power Cord is damaged or if the Power Plug is loosely inserted into the electrical outlet Doing so may cause electric shock short circuit or fire Power Plug Power Cord Electrical Outlet Do not drop metal objects such as pins or wires into the bottom holes of the Rice Cooker Doing so may cause Bottom view of the product electric shock or X malfunction resulting io in injury Ge Air Intake Duct XS Exhaust Duct Do not touch the Open Button of the Rice Cooker while cooking or carrying The Outer Lid may open resulting in burns Do not damage the Power Cord Do not bend pull twist fold or attempt to modify the Power Cord Do not place it on or near high temperature surfaces or appliances under heavy items or between objects A damaged Power Cord can cause fire or electric shock Do not use a power source other than 120V AC Use of any oth
21. e it while cooking May cause the Inner Cooking Pan to overheat or the Rice Cooker to malfunction Do not use the Rice Cooker near walls furniture or 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 Please allow the Rice Cooker to cool down before cleaning The Inner Lid and the Inner Cooking Pan may cause burns when hot Do not use other Power Cords than the one provided Do not use the Power Cord for other appliances This may cause malfunction or fire 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 Unplug the Power Plug from the outlet when the Rice Cooker is not in use Leaving the Power Plug in an outlet may cause the insulation to become damaged resulting in electric shock short circuit or fire If the Power Cord is damaged it must be replaced by an appropriate cord or assembly made available by the manufacturer or its service agent Insert the Plug into the Main Body securely Otherwise it may cause electric shock short circuit smoke or fire Ga Ge 0 0 So OO GO Individuals using a pacemaker should consult with a physician before using the Rice Cooker Usin
22. ed on the testing conditions of 120 volts a room temperature of 68 F and water at a starting temperature of 64 4 F The above lengths of time are counted from Cooking till the Keep Warm process Actual times may vary depending on the voltage room temperature season and the amount of water used Please Follow e Do not open the Outer Lid during cooking to prevent imperfect cooking results When cooking more than one pot of rice consecutively allow the Main Body and the Outer Lid to cool down to body temperature otherwise it will not cook well To prevent breakdown do not press the COOKING button when the Inner Cooking Pan is empty Depending on cooking conditions the bottom portion of the rice may become slightly browned e The surface of the cooked rice may appear concaved in the center due to the surround heating cooking mechanism 11 HOW TO USE HOW TO COOK RICE cont HOW TO COOK RINSE FREE RICE Measure the rinse free rice with the provided green Rinse Free Measuring Cup NQ One leveled cup of rinse free rice in the provided green Measuring Zs Cup for rinse free rice is approx 5 8 oz 4 Add enough water to cover the rice and gently stir 2 3 times to separate the grains and then adjust the amount of water Place the Inner Cooking Pan on a flat surface Add water to the water level according to the menu setting you have chosen see pg 13 TIPS TO COOKING GREAT TASTING RICE
23. er power supply voltage may cause fire or electric shock o 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 The illustrations used in this Operating Instructions may vary from the actual product you have purchased N CAUTIONS Q Do not touch the Open Button when 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 Be especially careful with metal parts such as the Inner Lid Set and the Inner Cooking Pan RQ Do not touch hot surfaces during or moving the Rice Cooker Doing so may cause the RS j Outer Lid to open resulting Open in injury or burns Button _ Do not use the Rice Cooker where it may come into contact with water or near heat sources May cause electric shock short circuit and can damage the Rice Cooker Do not use cookware other than the provided Inner Cooking Pan and never place other objects insid
24. et at 18 00 will appear D Press the or button to set a specific time to finish cooking 4 button Each press advances the time in 10 minute increments button Each press reverses the time in 10 minute increments e Press and hold the button to quickly forward the time in 10 minute increments F Press the button The COOKING light will turn off and the set time of 7 30 will be displayed and the TIMER light will turn on with a melody beep sound e The COOKING button must be The time you wish to pressed to set the TIMER complete cooking NOTE To cancel the Timer setting press the RESET button To check the current time while in the Timer mode press the a or ei button for the time setting Do not use the Timer function for Mixed Rice and Sweet Rice Ingredients may spoil or seasonings may settle to the bottom of the Inner Cooking Pan and your results may not be satisfactory To use the stored Timer settings e Once the Timer is set the settings are stored in Timer 1 or Timer 2 06 You do not need to set the time again when using the same settings e g When the Timer is preset at 7 30 for Timer 1 and 18 30 for Timer 2 i Press the button to select either Timer 1 or Timer 2 The Display shows that Timer 1 is set for 7 30 in the Timer menu along with the actual time and the COOKING light will begin to blink Set Time e Press the bu
25. g the Rice Cooker may affect a pacemaker IMPORTANT E Do not place electronics or objects that are susceptible to magnets in close range of the Rice Cooker May cause interference with a TV radio computer etc May also erase magnetically recorded data credit card train pass audio tapes etc E Do not splash the Rice Cooker with water or place something containing water on it May cause electric shock or breakdown E Do not cover the Steam Vent with a cloth or other objects Doing so may cause deformation and or discoloration M Do not operate the Rice Cooker if rice or other matter is stuck to the heating plate or the outside surface of the Inner Cooking Pan May cause irregular operation or imperfect cooking E Do not place any objects inside the Inner Cooking Pan that may cause damage A damaged Inner Cooking Pan may not cook rice properly E Do not use the Rice Cooker as a steamer or for other purposes than cooking or keeping rice warm The Steam Vent may become clogged E 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 E 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 a carpet plastic bag or aluminum foil May cause breakdown or malfunction BEFORE USE
26. ime Setting and adjust the clock to the current time The time display will start to blink a button Each press advances the time in SOUR 1 minute increments button Each press moves the clock in Blinks reverse by 1 minute e Press and hold either button to quickly adjust elt will return to original in 10 minute increments after 5 seconds gt 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 S time Time correction is completed Stops blinking SOUND SIGNALS amp 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 The Silent setting disables the Sound Signal function notifying you when Types of Sound Signals cooking has completed however a beep will sound when a button on the control panel is pressed Types of Sound Signals and their meanings Melody Beep Silent The default setting at Choose this setting if Choose this setting if the time of purchase you wish to change you wish to disable the from a Melody Sound Signal when cooking has completed Timer is Set Twinkle Twinkle Little Star a beep Cooking has Completed Amaryllis beeps 5 times HO
27. m when it contains additional ingredients and seasonings mixed rice or sweet rice Keeping food other than rice warm such as croquette or miso soup Keeping rice warm for more than 12 hours Keeping rice warm when the Spatula has been left inside the Rice Cooker Leaving the Rice Cooker unplugged or Keep Warm mode cancelled while still having rice in the Inner Cooking Pan When keeping a small amount of rice warm gather Gather rice the rice toward the center of the Inner Cooking Pan in center to prevent drying HOW TO USE HOW TO COOK RICE BASIC COOKING STEPS j Measure the rice with the provided Measuring Cup One leveled cup of rice in the provided Measuring Cup is approx 6 102 Rinse the rice and adjust the amount of water Place the Inner Cooking Pan on a flat surface Add water to the water level according to the menu setting you have chosen see pg 13 TIPS TO COOKING GREAT TASTING RICE BY MENUS For an accurate measurement level the surface of the rice The rice may be cooked immediately after rinsing as soaking is not required Soaking the rice will soften the texture of the rice Place the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body close the Outer Lid and plug in the Power Cord Always take precautions to wipe the outer surface of the Inner Cooking Pan clean especially of moisture before placing it securely into the Main Body f you press the COOKING button wi
28. n sweet sake How to cook 1 Cut chicken into 0 5 inch cubes and Age into small strips 2 Cut carrots and Konnyaku into strips pour hot water over Konnyaku and drain Shred Gobo soak in water until soft then drain 3 Rinse rice and put A together in the Inner Cooking Pan add water to water level 2 for BROWN RICE and mix well stirring from the bottom of the pan 4 Place ingredients of Steps 1 and 2 on top of rice from Step 3 5 Press the MENU button and choose the BROWN menu setting then press the COOKING button S Wie EE SU E Rinse brown rice lightly to remove husks CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative e Be sure to unplug the Power Cord and allow the Main Body and the Inner Cooking Pan to cool down Do not use a thinner benzene abrasive cleaners and brushes nylon metal bleach or anything that may damage the surface of the Rice Cooker HOW TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR Main Body Steam Vent Cap Soak a cloth in mild detergent wring out all Clean it with a cloth soaked in a excess moisture and wipe clean Use a dry kitchen detergent and wrung well soft cloth to wipe the control button area Wipe the Control Panel clean with a elf using a cloth that is chemically L dry and soft cloth treated use sparingly to avoid transferring the chemical smell Outer Lid and do not scrub the Rice Cooker Remove the Steam Vent Set forcefully wash
29. oblems Rice cooks too hard or too i soft gt Cause Points to check fi 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 Using the Timer may result in softer rice Using the QUICK COOKING menu setting may result in harder rice Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed Rice is scorched p 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 rinsed sufficiently allowing too much bran to be left on the rice grain Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed COOKING RICE Boils over while cooking gt Has another menu setting other than PORRIDGE been selected when cooking porridge Make sure the Steam Vent Cap is attached Rice may not have been rinsed sufficiently allowing too much bran to be left on the rice grain Make sure the Inner Cooking Pan has not deformed Unable to start cooking or the buttons do not respond gt Make sure the Power Plug is plugged in securely Does the Display show E01 E02 or E03 See pg 2
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31. pg 14 SPECIFICATIONS Model No NP GBC05 White Rice 0 09 0 54L 0 5 3 Mixed Rice 0 09 0 36L 0 5 2 Sweet Rice 0 18 0 36L 1 2 Rinse Free Rice 0 09 0 51L 0 5 3 Cooking Capacity Quick Cooking 0 09 0 54L 0 5 3 cups Sushi Rice 0 18 0 54L 1 3 Porridge 0 09 0 18L 0 5 1 Brown Rice 0 09 0 36L 0 5 2 GABA Brown Rice 0 09 0 36L 0 5 2 Germinated Brown Rice 0 09 0 36L 0 5 2 Rating AC 120V 700W 60Hz Average Power Consumption during Keep Warm 25W Rice Cooking System IH Induction Heating System Length of the Power Cord 3 9feet 1 2m External Dimensions approx inches 9 W x11 13 46 D x7 1 2 H Weight approx 7 3lbs 3 3kg e The average power consumption during Keep Warm is calculated with the Rice Cooker at maximum capacity and at a room temperature of 68 F e 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
32. rm time in hour s Stir the rice and loosen it immediately to release excessive moisture for fluffy rice i e When keeping rice in the Rice Cooker be sure to use the Keep Warm mode otherwise the rice may produce an odor gt Please see pg 9 HOW TO USE THE KEEP WARM MODE e To see the current time display during the Keep Warm mode press the a or button Then press the a or button to return to the Keep Warm display mode Please note that this display will not automatically return to the Keep Warm display mode and must be done manually Displays can only be changed during the Keep Warm mode f you cancel the Keep Warm mode and press the KEEP WARM button again the Display shows 0 h The sound setting can also be changed see pg 15 SOUND SIGNALS amp HOW TO CHANGE THEM for details After use press the button then unplug the Power Cord Estimated cooking time from start to completion Length of Cooking Time White Rice approx 40 50 minutes Mixed Rice approx 40 minutes 1 hour Sweet Rice approx 40 45 minutes Rinse Free Rice approx 45 55 minutes Quick Cooking approx 24 35 minutes Sushi Rice approx 40 50 minutes Porridge approx 55 minutes 1 hour 5 minutes Brown Rice approx 1 hour 15 minutes 1 hour 35 minutes GABA Brown Rice approx 3 hours 3 hours 15 minutes Germinated Brown Rice approx 50 minutes 1 hour 5 minutes The above table is bas
33. thout inserting the Inner Cooking Pan a beep will sound and the Display will show the error message H04 Be sure the Inner Lid is attached before closing 1 Insert the Power Cord into the Main Body securely 2 Insert the Power Plug into an electrical outlet em The remaining time till Press the aomi button e The COOKING light will turn on and the melody beep to start cooking will sound When the Rice Cooker reaches the steaming process the Display shows the remaining time till completion 7 Select the desired Menu setting by pressing the rev button Each press of the button changes the position of the A Press the button to your desired menu setting e Press and hold the button to quickly cycle through the selections RINSE FREE QUICK COOKING e Menu settings such as WHITE RICE MIXED RINSE FREE BROWN and GABA BROWN will remain selected until you change the setting QUICK COOKING setting Choose this setting when you need to cook white rice in a hurry Please note that the rice texture may be slightly harder SUSHI PORRIDGE BROWN GABA BROWN When the melody or beep to indicate the 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 Elapsed time of the mode after cooking has completed and the KEEP WARM _ Keep Warm mode light turns on The Display will show the elapsed Keep Wa
34. tton again and the Timer 2 presetting of 18 30 will appear Press the D button e The TIMER setting is activated e g The illustration on the right shows that Timer 2 is set at 18 30 The time you wish to complete cooking Suggested lengths for the Timer setting Menu Selections Timer Settings White Rice 50 minutes 13 hours Rinse Free Rice 55 minutes 13 hours Sushi Rice 50 minutes 13 hours 1 hour 5 minutes 13 hours 1 hour 35 minutes 13 hours GABA Brown Rice 3 hour 15 minutes 13 hours NOTE The rice may be softer in texture when cooking with the Timer function The remaining time till cooking completion will not be displayed when the Timer is set elt the Timer is set for less than the above suggested settings a beep will sound and the rice will start cooking immediately Be sure to set the Timer for less than 13 hours less than 8 hours for rinse free rice 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 17 RECIPES Measure the rice with the provided Measuring Cups White brown and germinated brown rice Use the The measurements used in these Recipes MIXED RICE Measuring Cup for white rice 1 Cup approx 6 1 oz Rinse free rice
35. when using rinse free rice Ingredients The recommended amount of ingredients should be about 30 50 of the rice volume weight Excessive amount of rice may not cook properly 1 cup of rice weighs about 5 30z Chop ingredients into small pieces and place on top of the rice do not mix into the rice Remarks Seasonings should be mixed with soup stock or water and then added to the rice After adjusting the amount of water stir thoroughly If the seasonings are added directly to the rice or if not mixed properly scorching or imperfect cooking may occur MIXED RICE WITH BARLEY Water Level Slightly above the water level for WHITE RICER Menu Selection Remarks Select the WHITE RICE MIXED menu setting Select the RINSE FREE menu setting when using rinse free rice The amount of barley mixed into the rice should be less than 20 of the total volume otherwise it may not cook properly e g To cook 1 cup of rice mixed with barley use 0 8 cup of white rice and 0 2 cup of barley BROWN RICE Water Level Use the water level for EME Menu Selection Select the BROWN menu setting GABA BROWN RICE Water Level Use the water level for EEE Menu Selection GABA BROWN Select the menu setting SUSHI RICE Rice Use white rice or rinse free rice Water Level Use the water level for RINE
36. with a sponge and wipe Open Button d off excess moisture If the Open Button becomes clogged Power Plug with rice or other matter remove Power Cord with a toothpick or chopstick amp Plug to the Main Body e Otherwise the Outer Lid may not open te How to detach the Inner Lid Set Press up the Inner Lid Holder then pull the Inner Lid Knobs toward you e Do not pull the Inner Lid Knobs toward you without pressing the Inner Lid Holder May cause the Outer Lid to break How to attach the Inner Lid Set Insert the fixtures found at the Steam Vent Gasket Fixt Hol bottom sides of the Inner Lid Set bute Moidar into the Outer Lid and push it toward the Outer Lid until you hear it click into place Inner Lid Holder e Do not scratch the Steam Vent Gasket with the Inner Lid Set when attaching Enlarged illustration CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS HOW TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR Inner Lid Set Outer Lid and Steam Vent Inner Lid Gasket d d Hold the Outer Lid securely Soak the Inner Lid Set in and wipe with a well wrung warm or cold water and wash 7 45 cloth with a sponge lfitis clogged 200 N Remove any rice or residue on with rice or other matter 0009 og VM the inside of the Outer Lid remove using a bamboo spatula or a chopstick e Inner Lid Gasket cannot be removed e Be sure to ae the Inner Lid Set after every use Main Body otherwise the lid
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