Safety Precautions Product Features Installation Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips USER MANUAL Electric Rice Cooker TRCS01 Warning notices: Before using this product, please read this manual carefully and keep it for future reference. The design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice for product improvement. Consult with your dealer or the manufacturer for details. User Manual Version A - 11 - 2019 Page 1 https://www.toshiba-lifestyle.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WARNING: This symbol indicates the possibility of death or serious injury. CAUTION: This symbol indicates the possibility of injury or damage to property. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: WARNING • Read all instructions before use. • Do not touch hot surfaces. Use potholders or oven mitts when handling the cooking bowl or lid.
WARNING Safety Precautions • The total amount of food and water should NOT exceed the MAX level marked on the cooking pot. Some foods such as rice, expand during cooking and should not fill the cooking pot over half way. • Spilled food can cause serious burns. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot liquids or hot oil. • Do not use appliance for other than intended use. • Always attach cord to appliance first, and then plug cord into a wall outlet.
PRODUCT FEATURES d e Product Features f a b g c h i j a Cooking Pot b Lid Latch c Control Panel d Lid e Inner Lid f Steam Port g Lid Gasket (not removable) h Carrying Handle i Lower Housing j Power Cord Accessories Serving Spatula User Manual Soup Ladle Rice Measure Steamer Basket Page 5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking Remove all packing materials. Wash the cooking pot, inner lid, steam port and other accessories, and then dry thoroughly before using. Electrical Requirements WARNING Installation Instructions Electrical Shock Hazard • Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. • Do not remove the ground prong. • Do not use an adapter. • Do not use an extension cord. Failure to do so can result in death, fire or electrical shock. A 120 V, grounded electrical supply is required.
Location Requirements This rice cooker is designed for household use only; the cooker should not be used for commercial use. Use indoors on a stable, level, non-heat sensitive surface such as a countertop in a location where the lid can be fully opened; do NOT use outdoors. Do not place the rice cooker on an area of the countertop that is exposed to direct sunlight, or where it might be splashed with cooking oil.
Controls IMPORTANT To select a cooking program, the rice cooker must first be plugged into a grounded 3 prong electrical outlet (ON). a b c d e CANCEL DELAY TIME 1 2 TRCS01 Operating Instructions f a Cancel g h CANCEL Press the CANCEL button to stop cooking and return to ON (standby mode). b White Rice Press the WHITE RICE button to set the program to cook white rice.
SET CURRENT TIME The rice cooker uses a 24-hour clock (0:00 [midnight] to 23:00 [11pm]). The clock cannot be set while the rice cooker is being used for: cooking, keeping warm or reheating, or after the delay timer has been set. 1. Plug the power supply cord into a grounded 3-prong electrical outlet to turn on the rice cooker. 2. Press and hold the HOUR button display. for 2+ seconds until the time flickers on the 3. Press the HOUR button button to fast forward.
MEASURING RICE IMPORTANT The total amount of rice and water should NOT exceed the 6 cup MAX level marked inside the cooking pot. NOTE The Rice Measure is significantly smaller than the standard U.S. cup measure. • • • • To achieve the correct ratio of rice to water, use ONLY the Rice Measure (cup provided). Level the rice in the Rice Measure cup so that it is even with the top. For softer or firmer rice adjust the ratio of water to rice accordingly.
COOKING RICE WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard • Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. • Do not remove the ground prong. • Do not use an adapter. • Do not use an extension cord. Failure to do so can result in death, fire or electrical shock. NOTE Cooking time will vary depending on the type of rice or grain being cooked. 1. Before using for the first time, wash the cooking pot, inner lid, steam port, other accessories and attachments, and then dry each thoroughly. 2.
7. Rotate the pot two to three times to ensure a solid contact between the bottom of the cooking pot and the heating plate. a a Cooking Pot 8. Close the lid, and then press downward until it clicks into place. Operating Instructions 9. Plug the power supply cord into a grounded 3 prong electrical outlet. NOTE The rice cooker is powered ON, but in standby mode (no heat). 10. Select desired cooking program. See “Controls” for explanation of options. 11. Press START.
COOKING PROGRAMS Average cooking time is approximate; it will automatically increase or decrease depending on the amount being cooked. Keep Warm mode begins automatically at the end of each cooking program. The timer displays from 0 to 24 hours. After 24 hours in Keep Warm mode has passed, the rice cooker will return to the ON (standby) mode. Mixed Rice Approximate Cooking Time: 70 minutes IMPORTANT It is recommended that you prepare only 1 to 4 cups of Mixed Rice per batch. 1. Press MENU. 2.
White Rice Approximate Cooking Time: 50 minutes 1. Press either MENU or WHITE RICE. 2. If you press Menu, select the White Rice function. The White Rice light illuminates. 3. Press START. The Start light illuminates, and the countdown timer begins. • The Start and White Rice lights remain lit during the cooking process. 4. When cooking is completed, the rice cooker automatically enters Keep Warm mode.
Steel-Cut Oats Approximate Cooking Time: 60 minutes 1. Press MENU. 2. Select Steel-cut Oats function. The Steel-Cut Oats light illuminates 3. Press START. The Start light illuminates, and the countdown timer begins. • The Start and Steel-Cut Oats lights remain lit, and the countdown timer begins. 4. When cooking is completed, the rice cooker automatically enters the Keep Warm mode. TIPS FOR GREAT RESULTS DELAY COOKING The Delay Timer can preset two different cooking completion times, Timer1 and Timer2.
5. Quickly press START to set the timer. The Delay Timer button will illuminate. To cancel Delay Timer, press CANCEL. 6. The cooking start time will be automatically adjusted so that the program will be completed at the preset time. REHEAT COOKED RICE IMPORTANT Rice must be at a warm temperature, above 130°F, to reheat. The cooker will not reheat cold rice. 1. Stir the rice being kept warm to break apart clumps. 2. Sprinkle 1 to 2 tablespoons of water evenly over the rice.
STEAMING GUIDE NOTE While steaming, monitor your meat’s internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure the meat you cook reaches a safe temperature. AMOUNT Asparagus 4 oz. (~15 spears) trimmed and halved 8 min. Baby Bok Choy 2 whole halved 17 min. Broccoli 10 oz. 2" florets 15 min. Cabbage Leaves 4 leaves cored 6 min. Carrots - Baby 12 oz. whole 18 min. Carrots - Sliced 6 oz. (1½ c.) sliced ½" thick 16 min. Green Beans 5 oz. trimmed 9 min.
CARE AND CLEANING WARNING Burn Hazard • Wait until the rice cooker has cooled before cleaning. Failure to do so may result in burns Unplug the rice cooker from the electrical outlet, allow it to cool, and then clean and dry the cooker and all its parts after each use to avoid odors and poor performance. GENERAL CARE IMPORTANT The rice cooker is not dishwasher safe. Use only soft cloths with a mild dish soap solution to clean the rice cooker.
1. Grasp the tab on the Steam Valve Cover, and then lift up to remove the steam valve cover. b a a Steam Valve Cover b Tab 2. Push in where indicated to release the latch and open the valve seat and steam valve cover. a b a Valve Seat b Steam Valve c Latch c 3. Wash the steam valve with soap and water after every use. Care and Cleaning 4. Using a soft cloth, dry thoroughly. NOTE Reinsert the steam vent gasket if it comes off when washing or drying the valve seat.
5. Close the valve seat cover. A “click” will sound to indicate the cover is closed completely. a a Valve Seat 6. Align the valve seat with the opening in the cooker lid, and then press downward to reinstall the steam valve cover. a a Steam Valve Cover Care and Cleaning CLEANING THE COOKER INTERIOR PARTS Press down on the metal lid latch to open the rice cooker cover.
Inner Lid 1. With the cover of the rice cooker open, press upward on the tab to release, and then pull out to remove the inner lid. a b a Tab b Inner Lid 2. Wash and dry the inner lid. 3. Replace the inner lid by setting the lower edge into the bottom groove, and then pressing the upper edge under the tab until you feel it snap into place. Condensation Condensation from steam will collect in the well around the cooking pot and under the steam valve cover. 1.
TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS Before calling for service, review the following tips. It may save you time and money. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of poor workmanship or defective materials. WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard • Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. • Do not remove the ground prong. • Do not use an adapter. • Do not use an extension cord. Failure to do so can result in death, fire or electrical shock.
Rice is scorched NOTE: Rice turning a light brown color is not a result of rice cooker failure. Rice does not taste good Unpleasant odor NOTE: A plastic odor is normal the first few times the cooker is used. User Manual Remove foreign substance and clean well. Other ingredients and/or seasonings were added to the rice before cooking. Cook only rice with the proper ratio of water. Rice was soaked for too long. Soak rice for a shorter period of time.
Steam escaping from the rice cooker Rice cooker boiling over and spattering NOTE: It is normal for moisture to appear on the inner lid or cooking pot and drip when the lid is opened. Difficult to close the cooker lid The inner lid is not attached properly. The inner lid and/or cooking pot is deformed. Foreign substances are stuck to the inner lid, cooking pot rim or the frame of the rice cooker. Clean both the cooking pot and rice cooker after each use.
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY (U.S. AND CANADA ONLY) Warranty Period: This warranty is available to consumers only. You are a consumer if you own a Toshiba® Rice and Grain Multicooker that was purchased at retail for personal, family or household use. Except as otherwise required under applicable law, this warranty is not available to retailers or other commercial purchasers or owners.
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