Panasonic SR-SSS185 Manuals

Operating Instructions IH Steam & Variable Pressure Electronic Rice Cooker / Warmer Household Use 1.0L model Model No. SR-SSS105 1.8L model Model No. SR-SSS185 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. OThis product is intended for household use only. OPlease read the operating instructions carefully to ensure safe and correct operation. OBefore use, be sure to read “Safety Precautions” (Pages 2–7). OKeep the operating instructions and the warranty for future use. EIG English 简体中文 繁體中文 日本語 Contents page Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Notes on Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Part Names/Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Cooking Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 (When you wish to cook immediately) (If the Outer Lid needs to be opened while cooking) Using the Programs Correctly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Using Different Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Keeping Warm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 O OSteam Keep Warm/Steam Reheat O OECONAVI Using the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 O OWhen the current time is incorrect Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Recipes O O Congee/Sushi OMixed/Casserole . . . . . . . . . 18 O O Brown Rice/Grains OCake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 O O Steam OSoup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 O OWhen using for the first time & on every use O ORegular checks OCleaning function Q&A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 O OAbout the Water Vessel O OAbout ECONAVI What does this mean? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Does my Rice Cooker have a fault? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 What to do when... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 3 2 English Safety Precautions Please make sure to follow these instructions In order to prevent accidents or injuries to the user, other people, and damage to property, please follow the instructions below. Q The following charts indicate the degree of damage caused by wrong operation. WARNING: Indicates serious injury or death. CAUTION: Indicates risk of injury or property damage. Q The symbols are classified and explained as follows. This symbol indicates prohibition. This symbol indicates requirement that must be followed. WARNING O Do not use the appliance if the power cord or power plug is damaged or the power plug is loosely connected to the power outlet. (It may cause an electric shock, or fire caused by short circuit.) « If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent. O Do not damage the power cord or power plug. • The following actions are strictly prohibited. Damaging, modifying, touching on or placing near heating elements, forcefully bending, twisting, pulling, pulled over sharp edges, putting heavy objects on top, bundling, pinching the power cord and carrying the appliance by the power cord. (It may cause a fire or electric shock due to damage to the power cord or power plug.) O Do not plug or unplug the power plug with wet hands. • Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the power plug or switching on the appliance. (It may cause an electric shock or injury.) O Do not insert any object in the vent or the gap. • Especially metal objects such as pins or wires. (It may cause an electric shock, or injury caused by malfunction.) Exhaust vent Intake vent O Do not wash the main body with water, immerse the appliance in water or splash it with water. (It may cause an electric shock, or fire caused by short circuit.) « Please contact an authorized service center (as described in the Warranty) if water gets inside the appliance. O Do not modify, disassemble, or repair the appliance. (It may cause a fire, electric shock or injury.) « Please contact an authorized service center (as described in the Warranty) for a repair. WARNING O Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these instructions. (It may cause a fire, burn, injury or electric shock.) • Panasonic will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject to improper use, or failure to comply with these instructions. O Do not get your face close to the Steam Vent or the Steam Cap or touch them with your hand while cooking or immediately after cooking. • Pay an extra attention to infants. Steam jets out from the Steam Vent. (It may cause a burn.) Steam Vent O Do not put anything in the Inner Pan to block the Filter, Pressure Control Holes, Safety Valve or the hole in the Inner Lid. Pressure Control Holes (Steam may leak or cooking contents may jet out, causing a burn or injury.) • Ingredients that expand upon boiling (such as paste, beans or noodles). « Boil beans in a separate pot first before use. • Ingredients that start to foam suddenly upon heating (such as baking soda). • Ingredients with thin peels that may float (such as green vegetables or tomatoes). • Cooking with the ingredients or seasoning in a plastic bag. • Cooking by using a baking sheet in place of the lid. • Cooking ingredients into thick sauces (such as curry, stew or jam). • Cooking with a large quantity of oil. O Do not use under the following conditions. (Steam may leak or cooking contents may jet out, causing a burn or injury.) • The Safety Valve do not move up/down. • The Filter, Pressure Control Holes or Hole in the Inner Lid are blocked. « The ducts in the pressure regulator allowing the escape of steam should be checked regularly to ensure that they are not blocked. • The Outer Lid has not been closed firmly until it clicks. • Foreign objects such as rice grains stuck on the inner surface of the appliance. In particular the Hooks, Clear Frame, Stoppers, Packing of Inner Lid, or around the Steam Cap. • The Inner Lid has become bent or deformed. • No filter has been attached to the Inner Lid. • The Steam Cap has not been attached. • The Packing of the Steam Cap has come off. O Do not open the Outer Lid or carry the appliance while cooking. (Steam may leak or cooking contents may jet out, causing a burn or injury.) • The Outer Lid may not be opened after cooking. 5 4 English WARNING O Do not force the Outer Lid open while pressure cooking. (It may cause a burn or injury due to hot water jetting out.) « The container must not be opened until the pressure has decreased sufficiently. Pressure remains while the indicator is on or steam is being discharged, so wait until the indicator goes out and steam is no longer discharged from the Steam Vent. * For further details if the Outer Lid needs to be opened, see P.11. O Do not let anyone lick the instrument plug. • Pay an extra attention to infants. (It may cause an electric shock or injury.) O 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. (It may cause a burn, injury or electric shock.) O Use “Congee”, “Mixed”, “Casserole” or “Grains/Rice” program when cooking rice with other ingredients. (Steam may leak or cooking contents may jet out, causing a burn or injury.) O Use only a power outlet rated at 10 amperes and alternating electric current at 220 volts. (Plugging other devices into the same outlet may cause electric overheating, which may cause a fire.) • Use only an extended cord rated at 10 amperes at least. O Insert the instrument plug and the power plug firmly. (It may cause smoking, a fire or electric shock.) O Clean the power plug regularly. ( A soiled power plug may cause insufficient insulation due to the moisture, and lint build-up, which may ) cause a fire. « Unplug the power plug, and wipe with the dry cloth. O Discontinue using the appliance immediately and unplug when abnormality or breaking down occurs. (It may cause smoking, a fire or electric shock.) e.g. for abnormality or breaking down: • The power plug and the power cord become abnormally hot. • The power cord is damaged or power failure when is touched. • The main body is deformed or abnormally hot. • Smoke exudes from the main body or a burning odor is detected. • The main body is cracked, is loose or rattles. • The fan in the bottom is not rotating during cooking. « Please contact an authorized service center (as described in the Warranty) for a check or repair immediately. WARNING O Close the Outer Lid firmly until it clicks. (To prevent a burn or injury caused by steam leaking or the opening of the Outer Lid.) • To ensure that the Outer Lid can be closed, remove foreign objects such as rice grains on the Hooks, Clear Frame, Stoppers, Packing of Inner Lid, or around the Steam Cap. O Keep the power cord out of reach of children. • Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or worktop. (Pulling on the power cord may result in the appliance falling from the table or worktop, causing an injury.) O Always keep the children away from the appliance. (It may cause a burn, injury or electric shock.) • Children do not realize dangers that are likely to occur because of improper use of electrical appliances. O Beware not to trip over or catch in the power cord while in use. (Otherwise it may result in an injury, or the damaged power cord causing a fire or electric shock.) O Use a power outlet which you are sure includes an earth. • The power plug of this appliance is designed for a power outlet with an earth. (Use of a power outlet without an earth may result in a malfunction or electric shock due to electrical leakage.) CAUTION O Do not expose the power plug to steam. • Do not expose the power plug to steam when it is plugged in. (It may cause an electric shock, or fire caused by short circuit.) « When using a cabinet with sliding table, use the appliance where the power plug cannot be exposed to steam. O Do not use another inner pan other than the one specified or the deformed Inner Pan. (It may cause a burn or injury due to overheat or malfunction.) O Do not touch heating elements while the appliance is in use or after cooking. • Especially the Steam Cap, Water Vessel, Inner Lid and metal parts, such as the Clear Frame, near the Inner Pan The Water Vessel is heated and becomes hot so that the quantity of water in the Water Vessel can be detected immediately after cooking starts. (It may cause a burn.) « Use a dry cloth or oven mitts when removing the Inner Pan while it is hot. Safety Precautions Please make sure to follow these instructions 7 6 English CAUTION O Do not touch the Hook Button while moving the appliance. (It may cause the Outer Lid to open, resulting in a burn.) O Do not add ingredients, water or seasoning above the “Max” line of the Inner Pan. (It may cause a burn due to liquid to spilling out.) O Do not use the appliance on following places. • The place where it may be splashed with water or near a heat source. (It may cause an electric shock, electrical leakage or fire.) • On an uneven surface or on non-heat-resistant carpet. (It may cause an injury, burn or fire.) • Near a wall or furniture. (It may cause discoloration, deformation or damage.) « Open the Outer Lid in an area it will not come into contact with surrounding objects such as the wall or furniture. • On aluminum sheet or electronic carpet. (Aluminum materials may generate heat and cause smoking or a fire.) O Do not turn on the appliance without rice and water inside. (It may cause a burn.) O Do not use the cord set (for an instrument plug and power plug) that is not specified for use with this appliance. Also do not transfer it. (It may cause an electric shock, electrical leakage or fire.) O Be sure to hold the power plug or the instrument plug when unplugging the power plug or the instrument plug. (Otherwise it may cause an electric shock, or fire caused by short circuit.) O Always switch off and unplug the appliance from the power outlet when it is not in use or before take out the Inner Pan from it. ( Otherwise it may cause a burn, injury, or electric shock or fire caused by short circuit due to ) the insulation deterioration. O Unplug and allow the appliance to cool down fully before cleaning and storing it. • Do not move the appliance while it is hot. (Touching hot elements may cause a burn.) O If using the appliance on a kitchen shelf etc., ensure that the steam is not confined within a closed space. (It may cause discoloration or deformation.) • If using a slide-out shelf, pull the shelf out fully to ensure that the shelf above is not exposed to steam. CAUTION O When placing the appliance on a slide-out table, always check the load strength of the table. (It may cause a burn or injury due to the appliance falling.) • Use a table with a load strength of 15 kg or more for the 1.0L model, or 20 kg or more for the 1.8L model. O Use the correct program (see P.12). ( It may cause a burn or injury due to the Filter, Pressure Control Holes, Safety Valve or Hole in the ) Inner Lid becoming blocked with ingredients or liquid spilling out. It may cause the appliance to become deformed, broken or malfunction. O Please consult a doctor if you are using an implanted pacemaker. • The operation of this appliance may affect your pacemaker. If the power stops during use Includes if the power plug is removed, or the power circuit breaker is tripped during use. OIf instantaneous power cut happened, the Rice Cooker will return to the state it was in before the power stopped. OIf the power stops for a long period of time, the Rice Cooker will return to the following state when power resumes. Cooking: Continues cooking. The rice may be cooked in an unsatisfactory way. Keeping warm: Continues keeping the rice warm. * It will start cooking immediately if the set time of the timer has passed. The rice may not be cooked by the set time. For further details on “Timer Setting Restrictions”, see P.36. Safety Precautions Please make sure to follow these instructions