CUCKOO CR-0632F Micom Rice Cooker User Manual

CUCKOO CR-0632F Micom Rice Cooker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse the cord, plugs, or (state specific part or parts in question) in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorised service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
• Do not use outdoors (this item may be omitted if the product is specifically intended for outdoor use).
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Always attach the plug to the appliance first, then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
• Do not use the appliance for anything other than its intended use.
• Save these Instructions.
• Do not immerse in water.
• Risk of electric shock.
• Cook only in a removable container.

SPECIFICATION

CAUTION FOR SAFETY

• Do not use the cooker near hot objects, such as stoves or gas stoves, or in direct sunlight.
  • It can cause an electric shock, fire, transformation or discolouration.
• Keep the cooker out of reach of children.
  • It can cause burns, electric shock, or injury.
• Do not plug or pull the power cord with wet hands.
  • It can cause an electric shock.
• When you pull out the power plug, don’t pull the power cord. Please, surely pull out the power plug.
  • It can cause an electric shock.
• Use a single socket with a rated current above 15A.
  • Using several lines in one socket can cause overheating, resulting in fire.
  • Use the extension cord with a rated current above 15A.
• Please pay careful attention to water and chemicals.
  • It can cause an electric shock or fire.
• Do not let the cooker come into contact with any water by sprinkling water on the cooker.
  • It can cause an electric shock or fire.
  • If it contacts water, please separate the power cord and contact the dealer or service centre.
• Do not cover the automatic steam outlet or pressure weight with your hand or face.
  • It can cause burns.
  • Especially be careful to keep it out of reach of children.
• Do not use a damaged power cord, plug, or loose socket.
  • It can cause an electric shock, a short circuit, or fire.
  • If the plug were damaged, contact a dealer or a service centre.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Not cleaning your rice cooker frequently can cause bad odours. Please clean your rice cooker frequently. (Make sure the rice cooker is unplugged and wait until the unit cools down.)
• Wipe the main body and the lid with a dry dishcloth. Do not use benzene or thinners.
• Liquid left in the inner lid or in the inner pot may form a starch film, but it is harmless.

1. Inner Pot
   Wipe any materials and moisture from the outer and the bottom of the inner pot. Using a rough sponge, brush or abrasive may result in peeling of the coating. Use dishwashing detergent and a soft cloth or sponge.
2. Pot Water Groove
   Moisture generated while cooking is designed to be collected in the dew dish. After cooking, clean it with a dry dishcloth.
3. Inner Lid
   If moisture remains on the inner lid, wipe the lid with a dry dishcloth. Since the edge of the lid is made of metal, clean it with care.
4. Inside the main body
   If any material sticks to the temperature detector, remove the material without damaging the metal plate. Wipe materials or moisture from the thermal plate.

How to clean

• Never use hazardous chemicals. (ex, benzene, varnish, and so on)

The steam cap

1. Remove the steam cap by simply pulling it off the lid after every use.
2. Separate the steam cap into 2 parts and soak them in lukewarm water. Wash with a sponge or a soft cloth.
3. Assemble the 2 parts by snapping them together.
4. Attach the steam cap firmly to the lid and rotate it in both directions to ensure that it is locked properly.

NAME OF EACH PART

Accessories

• User Manual

• Rice scoop

• Rice measuring cup

CONTROL PANEL DETAILS

• There may be a slight difference in appearance between the device and the picture (the default panel image is for CR-0632F).
• Press the buttons until you hear a buzzer sound. The design of this template may differ from the actual product.

Error Alerts

An error alert will appear if your rice cooker encounters a problem.

• When the inner pot is not placed correctly into the unit.

• Temperature sensor problem. (Contact our service centre or dealer)

• When the cooking cycle takes longer than expected.
  (Contact our service centre or dealer)

• This occurs when the timer has been set for longer than 13 hours. Please keep the preset time within 13 hours.

How to Set the Time

1. Connect the power plug.
2. Press the “hrs”, “min/my mode” button for more than 1 second.
3. Set the current time using the “hrs”, “min/my mode” button. Press the button for longer than 1 second.
   • Each time you press the “Hrs” button, the time increases in 1-hour increments.
   • Each time you press the “Min/My Mode” button, the time increases in 1-minute increments.
   • In case of 12:00 at noon, it will be displayed 12:00 P.M.
4. The time will automatically be set after 7 seconds.
   • Once time is set, the colon (:) will stop blinking, and a buzzer will go off.

How to set up the current time during ‘Keep Warm’

1. If you want to change the current time during ‘Keep Warm’, press the “Cancel” button and then set up the current time.
2. When you finish setting the current time, press the “Heat/Reheat” button. At the time, the ‘OH ’sign is displayed.

About lithium battery

1. This product contains a lithium battery for improving blackout compensation and time. A lithium battery lasts for about 3 years, depending on the use of the unit.
2. When the current time is no longer being displayed on the screen, the battery may be depleted.

What is blackout compensation?

1. This product recognises the condition of the unit. After the blackout, it will operate immediately.
2. If a blackout happens during cooking, the cooking time will be delayed depending on the length of the blackout.
3. If the rice becomes cold because of a blackout, warming will be cancelled.

BEFORE USING YOUR MACHINE

1. Clean the inner pot and remove any moisture.
   • Clean the inner pot with a dishcloth.
   • Using a rough sponge to clean the inner pot may cause the non-stick coating to peel. Please use a non-abrasive material to clean the inner pot.
2. Measure the rice correctly with a measuring cup.
   • Rice filled to the top of the cup is considered one serving. (Example: 3 persons for 3 cups, 6 persons for 6 cups)
3. Clean the rice thoroughly in a separate container and rinse until the water is clear.
4. Adjust the water amount in accordance with the menu selected.
   • Place the inner pot on a flat surface and adjust the water amount up to the water level line.
   • The water level line is marked on the inside of the inner pot.
   • Adjustment of water height
     • White: Adjust water based on the ‘White’ water level line. Max. 6 persons for White are available
     • Multigrain/Brown, GABA: Adjust water based on the “Multigrain/Brown, GABA” water level line. Max. 4 persons for Multigrain/Brown and GABA are available
     • Porridge: Adjust the water based on the “Porridge” water level line. Max. 1.5 persons for porridge are available

FOR TASTY RICE

How to Cook Tasty Rice

Read the following instructions for tasty rice:

HOW TO USE “MY MODE”

What is “MY MODE”?

With My Mode, you can customise the texture and flavour of your rice to make the perfect rice for you and your family.

MY Mode Function

• SOAKING: Soaking controls the rice’s texture. The longer the soak time, the softer and stickier your rice will become. There are 4 levels of soaking time for you to choose from.
• HEATING: Heat determines the rice’s flavour. The longer the heating time, the more developed your rice flavour will become.

There are 4 levels of heating time for you to choose from. *Please note that the Maillard reaction may occur during this process*

• Above 2 functions can be selected both or individually.

How to use “My Mode”

1. Setting screen
   • If you press the “Min/My mode” button, appears along with a buzzer sound as shown in the figure below
     • This picture is an example.
2. Setting “MY MODE” and extended “SOAK”
   • Press the “menu” button and select “White”, “GABA”, or “Multigrain/Brown”
   • Press the “Hrs” button to set “SOAK”
3. Setting “HEAT” and saving
   • Press the “Min/My mode” button to set “HEAT”
   • Press the “Cook/Quick” button to save, then press the “Cook/Quick” button again.
   • If you press the Cancel button or 7 seconds pass with no input, the function is cancelled and the mode returns to Standby mode.

Cautions

1. ‘MY MODE’ function may influence scorching or cooking quality.
   *Default settings are “SOAK”Time 0 min(“”), “HEAT”Time 0 min(“h:0”)
2. ‘MY MODE’ function may elongate cooking time according to the setup time.
3. Scorching of rice may occur by longer “HEAT” Time(“”).

This is a graph of the 16 cuckoo custom-made rice taste function

1. The rice becomes solid and sticky.
2. The rice becomes soft and well-cooked.
3. The rice becomes soft and sticky.

How to Use “GABA”

What is GABA rice?

GABA is a nickname given to the amino acid found in brown rice called gamma-aminobutyric acid. This amino acid is said to have a range of health benefits – it is said to promote metabolism in your brain cells, liver and kidneys, suppress neutral fats, and lower blood pressure. Germinated Brown Rice differs from regular brown rice in that it still has the germ attached to the brown rice and has more of this amino acid present. Cuckoo’s GABA rice menu option helps boost the amino acid (GABA) found in brown rice by cooking it at a lower temperature for a longer period of time – making it more digestible and healthier to eat.

Tips to buy Quality brown rice

1. Check the dates of harvest and pounding.
   • The dates should be within 1year of harvest, 3 months from pounding.
2. Check your rice.
   • Check if the embryo is alive
   • Rice surface should be light yellow and glossy. Whitely stirred up surface, or darkish colored Brown rice is not suitable for germination

Features of germinated brown rice

Comparison of germinated brown rice nutrition and White rice (6 hours) nutrition

• Phytic acid 10.3 Times
• Ferulic acid 1.4 Times
• Gamma-orizanol 23.9 Time
• Gamma-aminobutyric 5 Times
• Inositol 10 Times
• Food fibre 4.3 Times

Using “GABA” Menu

1. In order to promote germination, we recommend soaking brown rice for 16 hours in water.
   Method of Pre-germination
   • Put washed brown rice in an appropriate container, and pour sufficient water to soak the rice.
   • Pre-germination should not exceed 16 hours. Make sure to wash rice clean with flowing water before using the “GABA” menu. Be careful not to over-wash the rice because it may destroy the embryos that generate the germination.
   • When pre-germination has been completed, wash the rice and put in the inner pot. Pour an appropriate amount of water, and use the “GABA” menu.
2. Press the “Menu” button to select “GABA”.When the “GABA” is selected,“2H” it is indicated on the display.
3. “Hrs and Min/My Mode “buttons to set time.
   • Pressing the “Hrs” button increases germination time by 2 hours.
   • Pressing the “Min/My Mode” button decreases germination time by 2 hours.
   • “GABA” time can be set up by 0, 2, 4, 6 hours.
     If “GABA” time is set to “0” hours, pressing the Pressure Cook/Quick button will start cooking immediately. To cook without germination or cooking germinated Brown rice, set the time at “0”.
4. Press the ” Pressure “Cook/Quick” button.
   • Pressing the ” Pressure “Cook/Quick” button will begin the “GABA” process immediately.
   • During “GABA” mode, the “Cook” indicator will be lit together with the germination time left.

Precautions for “GABA” Cooking (no cooking preset time allowed)

• If a smaller germ is preferred, omit the pre-germination process. Select the “GABA” menu, set up the appropriate germination time, and start cooking (nutrient ingredients do not vary significantly by the size of the germ).
• GABA function cooks for up to 6 people.
• Tap water can be used for germination. However, spring water is recommended. Germination may not be properly performed in hot or boiled water, even after cooling.
• Germination rate, germ growth may differ by the Brown rice type, condition or period of storing, etc. – Germinated brown rice is sprouted brown rice. Germination rate and growth may differ by the brown rice brand. The brown rice should be within 1 year of harvest.
• In GABA mode, preset on 4H, 5H, and 6H may not be possible. If you want to preset the GABA, set up “OH ”. To promote germination, we recommend soaking brown rice for 16 hours in water.

HOW TO SET THE TIMER

How to use

1. Check if the current time and the menu are correct.
   • Refer to page 10 for the time setting method.
   • If the current time is not set correctly, the preset time may also be incorrect. (Make sure not to change A.M. and P.M.)
   • If the menu is incorrect, press the “Menu” button and select the desired menu.
2. Press the “Timer” button.
   • The default for the set time is 6: 30 A.M.
   •  If you press the “Timer” button, the previously inputted preset time is displayed, and the timer lamp will be on.
   • By using “Hrs”, “Min/My mode” buttons, set the cooking end time.
     • Set the preset time within 7 seconds after pressing the Timer button.
3. Set the preset time.
   • Set the preset time with the “Hrs” and “Min/My mode” buttons.
     • If the preset time is already correct, you do not need to set the time again. example) When you want to eat rice at 7:30 a.m., press the “timer” button and then press the “min/my mode” button, set the time to 7 hours. Press the “min/my mode” button, set the time at 30 minutes. (The unit for the “hrs” button is 1 hour, and the unit for the “min/my mode” button is 1 minute.)
4. Press the “Timer” button.
   • When the preset is set completely, the time lamp will be on.
   • The preset time will be stored. If you want to cook the rice to the preset time previously entered, press the “Timer” button

Precautions for preset cooking

1. If you want to use preset cooking
   • If rice is dried up, it may be hard or undercooked.
   • There is a chance to cook hard or undercooked rice, depending on the preset time and cooking conditions.
2. If you want to change the preset time
   • If you want to change the preset time, press the cancel button and start over.
3. If the setup time is shorter than the preset time
   • If the setup time is shorter than the preset time, the cooking starts immediately.
4. If the setup time exceeds 13 hours
   • Preset time will be changed automatically and displays “13Ho ” when setup time exceeds 13hours. Ex) If you want to finish cooking at 7 AM, 14 hours from now, the finishing cooking time will be changed to 6 AM, 13 hours from now. At this time, the “13Ho ” sign is displayed.
     • If you want to finish cooking at 12:00 at noon, set the time to 12:00 PM.
     • Use preset mode to finish cooking from 1 hour to 13 hours later.
     • If you want to check the current time, press the Hrs or Min button. The current time will be displayed for 2 seconds.

TO KEEP RICE WARM AND TASTY

How to set Keep Warm mode during sleep mode

• When cooked rice is kept warm for a long time, the rice quality deteriorates (discolouration, drying and odour). To prevent deterioration, set the warm temperature as low temperature during sleeping time (10:00 pm ~ 04:00 am) as needed.

How to Set

1. Press the “Keep Warm” button twice in My mode to enter ‘Keep Warm during Sleep’ mode.
2. Press the “Hrs” button in the ‘Keep Warm during Sleep’ mode and press the “Cook” button to set the function when the ‘SLP‘ letters are fixed on the display.
3. If you press the “Cancel” button or 7 seconds pass with no input in ‘Keep Warm during Sleep’ mode, the function is cancelled, and the mode returns to Standby mode.

How to Cancel

1. Press the “Keep Warm” button twice in Customised Rice Taste mode to enter ‘Keep Warm during Sleep’ mode.
2. Press the “Min” button in the ‘Keep Warm during Sleep’ mode and press the “Cook” button to cancel the function when the ‘S__‘ letters blink on the display.
3. If you press the “Cancel” button or 7 seconds pass with no input in ‘Keep Warm during Sleep’ mode, the function is cancelled, and the mode returns to Standby mode.

• If this function is set, the warm temperature is kept at a low temperature in sleep mode. If you want to keep warm, do not activate this function. In summer, cooked rice may be discoloured or develop an odour. Do not activate the ‘Keep Warm during Sleep’ mode if possible.

Odour develops While Keeping Warm

• Clean the cooker frequently. Not cleaning the lid may develop an odour while keeping warm because bacteria could develop.
• Even though the product is clean, bacteria can be present. If strong odours develop, boil water to sterilise. Fill water up to the plain rice water level line for 2 persons and add a big spoonful of ginger. After that, close the lid and press the Cook/Quick button to boil the water. Press the Cancel button 30 ~ 40 minutes after boiling. After boiling, always clean the inner pot.
• If you keep the cooked rice warm without cleaning the inner pot after steaming food, an odour may penetrate the rice.

Please review the manual

If there is a problem with your cooker, check the following details before requesting service to your dealer. Sometimes the cooker may not operate as desired if used incorrectly.

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