RICE COOKER WITH PORRIDGE FUNCTION – NON-STICK INNER POT 1.
This appliance possesses the following features: a removable power cable for convenience; large heating plate to accelerate the heating process; and a non-stick aluminium inner pot. Its safety features include auto Warm function which automatically changes from ‘COOK’ to ‘WARM’ when the cooking time has expired. It is light, easy to handle, easy to operate, uses less electricity due to its high energy efficiency, and provides pots of fragrant rice for many years to come.
Warnings s ATTENTION : Read this booklet carefully as it contains important instructions for a safe installation, use and maintenance. Important instructions to be kept for future reference. The following basic precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances: 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance. The Appliance 2.
manufacturers or by the same manufacturer but for other models of the same capacity or otherwise) may cause injuries to persons or damage to the appliance. 10. The packing materials (plastic bags, expanded polystyrene, etc.) must be kept out of the reach of children or disabled persons since they represent potential sources of danger. Location 11. This appliance is NOT suitable to be used or stored near heat sources (open flame, ovens, heaters, stoves, etc.
Operation 16. If you are using the appliance for the first time, you should: a. Clean the exterior parts of the appliance thoroughly with a damp cloth. DO NOT use metal scouring pads. b. Place and use the appliance upright on a horizontal, stable, dry and heatresistant surface. Damage to the appliance may occur if it is placed on an incline or decline. c. (First use) Press the Lid Button to release the catch, lift the Lid Handle so that it comes to rest vertically above the Inner Pot.
DO NOT: cover the appliance during functioning; obstruct totally nor partially the Lid; insert objects or body parts inside the protection cover of the appliance; push the Selector Button or Lid Button too forcefully; add water in excess of the “MAX” mark indicated; maintain the rice for more than 12 hours in the appliance, even in the ‘WARM’ mode as bacteria may start to multiply and the rice will also lose its flavor; switch the appliance on if the pot is dry - however, should the Inner Pot
19. DO NOT soak the appliance in water or other liquids, wash it under the tap, or let any liquid flow into the internal casing of the appliance to prevent electric shock. In case of accidental fall in water, DO NOT try to take it out, but first of all switch the appliance off. 20. Switch the appliance OFF before unplugging the appliance. Plug and unplug the power cable firmly holding it with dry hands.
How to use s 1. Measure the desired amount of rice with the measuring cup supplied with this appliance. Add this to a container such a large bowl or pot. One cup contains 180 ml (about 150 g) of rice. Important Notice This is NOT the Inner Pot It is an ordinary container used to rinse the raw rice 2. Rinse the rice several times until the water in the container becomes relatively clear. 3. DO NOT rinse the rice using the Inner Pot supplied.
Inner Pot 7. Close the Lid securely to the body of the appliance. If you hear a locking sound, the connection is secure. DO NOT open the Lid during the cooking of the rice. 8. Attach the power cable to the appliance first. Then plug the power cable into electric mains and switch on. To Cook Rice 9. Press the Function switch (found on the top of the Control Panel) to ‘RICE’. Press the Selector Button downwards. The ‘COOK’ Indicator light will illuminate and the heating will commence.
Function Rice Porridge / Soup COOK WARM Selector Button 11. To Cook Porridge / Soup Press the Function switch (found on the top of the Control Panel) to ‘Porridge / Soup’. Press the Selector Button downwards. The ‘COOK’ Indicator light will illuminate and the heating will commence. If difficulties are encountered in pressing the Selector Button downwards, DO NOT attempt to force it down.
To empty the Water Storage Box 1. Put your hands on the positions as shown in the figure. Use your thumb to press at the location shown. The Water Storage Box opens with a “ka” sound. DO NOT press too hard to prevent water from splashing out or the device cracking. 2. Carefully remove the Water Storage Box as shown in the figure. 3. After emptying and rinsing the Water Storage Box, replace the device as shown in the figure. 4.
How to clean s 1. Switch off the appliance and unplug the socket from the electric mains when not in use and before filling, emptying and cleaning the appliance. Allow sufficient time for the appliance to cool. 2. Remove the Inner Pot and Lid from the body of the appliance. If some rice is still present, adding some warm soapy water to the Inner Pot and leaving it to stand for about 20 minutes might prove helpful in removing the rice later on. 3.
PROBLEM SOLVING s Problem Possible Causes How to Solve The appliance is NOT plugged in. Plug the appliance into the electric mains and switch it on. Press the Selector Button downwards. Household power circuit has blown. Check the household circuit breaker for any tripped wires. Call for a qualified electrician. Fuse on appliance has blown. Send the appliance to the authorised service centre for checks. The Heating Plate is NOT hot. Indicator light on appliance DOES NOT illuminate.
The Heating Plate is hot, but the rice turns brown on cooling. Thermostat has malfunctioned. DOES NOT warm automatically. The Heating Plate is hot but the Indicator light on appliance DOES NOT illuminate. Indicator Light on appliance is damaged. Send the appliance to the authorised service centre for checks. Send the appliance to the authorised service centre for checks. Send the appliance to the service centre for checks.
ENVIRONMENTAL TIP s This appliance, along with all other electronic appliances, should, when it is no longer capable of functioning, be disposed with the least possible environmental damage according to the local regulations in your area. In most cases you can discard the appliance at your local recycling center. DISPOSAL: Do not dispose this product as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
WARRANTY s Warranty Conditions 1. This warranty provides against defective materials and manufacturing faults throughout for two years from the date of purchase of the appliance. The warranty on the Compressor is 10 years subject to the same conditions as above. 2. This warranty also does not cover normal wear and tear, replacement of consumable materials and accessories, and the cost of maintenance of the appliance. 3.
Please complete the on-line registration warranty form available on our website. There is no further requirement to send us any hard copy as part of our efforts to save the environment. In accordance with the terms and conditions of this limited warranty as stated above, PowerPac Electrical Pte Ltd, at its expense shall provide free services for the appliance within the warranty period from its date of purchase from our Authorised dealers.
