Model No.: RC-1808 . Please read the Operation Instructions carefully before using and keep it for future reference. Pictures are for reference only, subject to our available products.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Important: Read all instructions carefully before first use. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use the handles or knobs. Use only on a level, dry and heat-resistant surface. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plug or the appliance in water or any other liquid. See instructions for cleaning. 5.
19. Use extreme caution when opening the lid during or after cooking. Hot steam will escape and may cause scalds. 20. Rice should not be left in the inner cooking pot with the Keep-Warm function on for more than 12 hours. 21. To prevent damage or deformation, do not use the inner cooking pot on a stovetop or burner. 22. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove the plug from the wall outlet. 23. CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, cook only in the removable inner cooking pot provided.
Polarized Plug This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other); follow the instructions below: To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
Parts Identification A (1 x) Inner pot B(1 x) Measuring cup D (1 x) Steam Tray C (1 x) Soup Ladle E (1 x) 5 Spatula F (1 x)
Product Description Lid Condensation tray Inner lid Handle Temperature sensor Power cord Steam valve (on the lid) Lid release 6
TIMER/TEMP button buttons Temperature indicator Display Program indicators WARM/CANCEL button START button MENU button Quick select buttons Operation NOTICE Risk of product damage! Before placing the inner pot (B) into the product, check that it is dry and clean. A wet inner pot may damage the product. NOTICE Risk of product damage! Never fill the inner pot (B) above the max marking on its inside Assembling the inner pot and steam tray • Press the lid release (N) to open the lid (G).
Switching On/off • Place the product on an even and stable surface. • Connect the plug to a socket outlet. • Entering the standby mode: Tap the START button (U). • Switching the product off: Tap the START button (U) while the product is in standby mode. • After use: Disconnect the product from the power supply. Start Cooking • Enter the standby mode. • Select the desired program by tapping the MENU button (V) or a quick select button (W).
Delayed Cooking A delay timer can be set up to 24 hours before cooking should be completed except in Manual, Browning/Saute Defrost and Quick Rice programs). Setting the delay timer: • After the desired program is set, do not start cooking by tapping the START button (U). Tap instead the TIMER/TEMP button (O). An indicator lights up above it. • Tap the +/- buttons (P) to select the time period when the cooking should be completed. The time can be set in hourly increments.
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and Refer to the water scale on the inside of the inner pot (B) to use the correct amount of water. 1 scale level of water is sufficient for 1 measuring cup (D) of rice. Example: For cooking 4 measuring cups of rice the water should reach level 4 on the water scale Refer to the water scale on the inside of the inner pot (B) to use the correct amount of water. 2 scale levels of water are sufficient for 100 g of pasta.
Browning/Sauté Use a long-handled wooden or heat-safe non-scratch spatula or spoon. DO NOT use the provided spatula or ladle to sauté. The provided spatula or ladle is NOT intended to be used in contact with high heat. • Start “Browning/ Sauté” program (see “Start cooking”). • Add oil to the inner pot (B) and heat up the oil for a few minutes. Let the lid (G) open during this time. • Add the ingredients to be sautéed or browned to the inner pot. • Stir fry the ingredients.
Keep Warm Function After a program is finished, the keep warm function automatically switches on (except in Browning/Saute and Defrost programs). While the keep warm function is activated, O appears on the display (R). The indicator of the WARM/CANCEL button (T) lights up. The keep warm function runs for up to 12 hours. Afterwards, the product switches to standby mode. To activate the keep warm function manually, tap the WARM/CANCEL button (T) while the product is in standby mode.
Cleaning and Maintenance Wipe the WARM panel with a damp cloth, do not directly immerse the cooker in water. Dry the condensation tray with dry dishcloth. Remove the rice from the front part with toothpick or dishcloth. Dry the water on the heating tray with dishcloth, Remove the burnt rice from the heating tray with steel wire or sand paper. Remove the water and rice from the surface and bottom of the inner pot.
Cleaning and Maintenance (Inner Lid) Press here Clean the inner lid Open the lid. Remove the inner lid by pressing the taps on both sides. Install the inner lid Cleaning and Maintenance (Steam Valve) Note: It is suggested to clean the steam valve frequently to prevent clogs, please clean it after cooling for avoiding scald. Hold the handle of the steam valve and lift it up. As shown in Drawing, turn counter-clockwise to open it.
Cleaning and Maintenance (Steam Valve) Drawing of disassembled valve. Clean it with water after opening. Assemble the valve by turning it clockwise. Press it down to install the steam valve.
Schematic circuit diagram 120V~60Hz Temperature fuse Red Connection wire Black Heating tray Power panel Blue Display panel Red White Black 17 Bottom sensor Cover sensor
Your Guarantee If this product is found to be faulty as a result of faulty materials or workmanship within one year from date of purchase, it will be repaired free of charge. This guarantee is subject to the following terms: • Sunpentown must be notified of the fault. • Proof of purchase must be presented to Sunpentown’s nominated representative. • The warranty will be void if the product is modified, misused or repaired by an unauthorized person.