Zojirushi NS-TSC10 5-cup Micom Rice Cooker User Guide

Zojirushi NS-TSC10 5-cup Micom Rice Cooker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED WHEN USING ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

1. Read all instructions thoroughly.
2. Avoid touching hot surfaces and do not close or clog the steam vent opening under any circumstances. The handles and knobs are provided for your safety and protection.
3. To prevent hazardous operation or electric shock, do not immerse the power cord, power plug, or rice cooker (except the inner cooking pan) in water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool before adding or removing parts, and before cleaning the appliance. Make sure the appliance is OFF when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
6. Do not use or operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner, unplug the appliance and return it to the nearest authorized service facility or dealer for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may be hazardous or may cause malfunction.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces and do not let the cord hang over the edge of tables or counters.
10. Do not place the appliance on or near a heated surface such as a gas or electric stove, or in a heated oven.
11. Always use extreme caution when moving appliances containing hot contents or liquids.
12. Plug the cord into a household electrical outlet. To disconnect, turn the power control to OFF, then remove he plug from the wall outlet.
13. Do not use the appliance for anything other than intended or specified purposes.
14. To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only the supplied inner cooking pan.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

This appliance is supplied with a short power cord to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over it. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and a longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug was designed to fit into a polarized outlet in only one direction. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, do not attempt to force it or modify it in any way. Simply reverse the plug and insert. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Be sure to follow the instructions.

These WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are intended to prevent property damage or personal injury to you and others.

• The degree of danger or damage by the misuse of this product is indicated as follows:

WARNINGS: Indicates risk of serious injury or death.

CAUTIONS: Indicates risk of injury, household or property damage if mishandled.

Stop using it immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms indicating a malfunction or breakdown.

Continued use of the Rice Cooker may cause smoke, fire, electric shock, or injury.

• The Power Plug or Power Cord has become very hot.
• The Power Cord is damaged, or the electricity turns on and off when touched.
• The body of the Rice Cooker is deformed or unusually hot.
• Smoke is arising from the Rice Cooker, er or there is a burning smell.
• Some part of the Rice Cooker is cracked, loose, or unstable. Etc.

If any of the above occurs, unplug the Rice Cooker immediately and contact the store where you purchased it or Zojirushi Customer Service for check-ups and/or repair.

PARTS NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

CONTROL PANEL

• Press buttons down firmly.
• The raised dot and dash ( •,- )in the center of the START/ REHEAT and CANCEL buttons and the Sound signals are provided for individuals with visual impairment.

HOW TO SET THE CLOCK/ SOUND SIGNALS AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM

HOW TO SET THE CLOCK

The clock is displayed in 24 hours (military time). Although the clock is set before shipment from the factory, certain conditions, such as room temperature, may cause it to display an inaccurate time. If the clock is inaccurate, set the correct time as shown below.

• If the clock is inaccurate, cooking will not be completed at the time you set for the Timer.
• The clock cannot be changed during Cooking, Reheating, Regular Keep Warm, Extended Keep Warm, or Timer Cooking.
  e.g.: H the current time is 15:01 but displays 14:56.

1. Set the Inner Cooking Pan and plug in the Power Cord.
2. Press the Time Setting  button to initiate the Time Setting and adjust the clock to the current time.
   The time display will start to blink.
   • Button: Each press advances the time in 1-minute increments.
   • Button: Each press moves the clock in reverse by 1 minute.
     Press and hold either button to quickly adjust in 10-minute increments.
3. The time display will stop blinking after 3 seconds, indicating the Time Setting is completed. If the time display still does not show the current time, repeat Step 2 to readjust the time.

SOUND SIGNALS AND HOW TO CHANGE THEM

This product is equipped with a Sound Signal function, which will inform you when the Rice Cooker begins cooking, when the Timer is set, or when cooking has completed. You can choose the Sound Signals from the following:

Types of Sound Signals

HOW TO CHANGE THE SOUND SIGNAL:

1. Set the Inner Cooking Pan and plug in the Power Cord.
2. Hold the button for more than 3 seconds.
3. The setting is completed when the desired Sound Signal is heard.

• You cannot change the Melody Signal of the initiation of Reheating.
• You cannot change the Sound Signal during Cooking, Keep Warm, or Timer Cooking.
• If you find it difficult to change/select the Sound Signal, please start over from Step 1

WHEN CHANGING THE SOUND SIGNAL

• Each time the TIMER button is held for more than 3 seconds, the Sound Signal will change.
• The selected Sound Signal is stored and will remain even if the Rice Cooker is unplugged.

TIPS FOR COOKING GREAT-TASTING RICE

(PREPARATION AND KEEP WARM)

HOW TO COOK GREAT-TASTING RICE

Measure rice accurately

Be sure to use the Measuring Cup provided, as other measuring cups may differ. Level the rice off at the top of the cup to maintain accuracy.

Clean rice quickly

Prepare a bowl to pool water.

1. Rinse rice – First, pour plenty of water into the Inner Cooking Pan from the bowl and stir the rice loosely by hand. Drain the water immediately afterwards. Repeat twice.
2. Wash rice – Wash by stirring the rice by hand 30 times, pour plenty of water from the bowl, and stir the rice loosely again. Drain the water immediately afterwards. Repeat this washing process 2-4 times.
3. Rinse rice – Lastly, pour plenty of water from the bowl and rinse the rice. Repeat twice.

(Complete steps 1~3 within 10 minutes.)

Adjust the amount of water accordingly.

Do not use strong alkaline ionic water.

Rice cooked with strong alkaline ionic water may appear yellow or become too glutinous.

Stir and loosen rice immediately after cooking has completed

Excessive moisture is released, resulting in rice that is perfectly cooked with a fluffy texture.

HOW TO USE THE KEEP WARM MODE

When keeping rice in the Inner Cooking Pan for later consumption, use the Keep Warm mode.

• The rice may develop a foul odor or spoil if the Keep Warm mode is cancelled or if left in an unplugged Rice Cooker.

Do not use the Keep Warm mode for the following:

• Adding rice.
• Reheating cold rice.
• Keeping rice warm when it contains additional ingredients and seasonings  (mixed rice or sweet rice).
• Keeping food other than rice warm, such as croquette, miso soup, or steamed food.
• Keeping rice warm for more than 12 hours.
• Keeping rice warm with the Spatula left inside the Rice Cooker.

When keeping a small amount of rice warm, gather the rice toward the center of the Inner Cooking Pan to prevent drying.

HOW TO MAINTAIN THE INNER COOKING PAN IN GOOD CONDITION

The nonstick coating can peel off if damaged. Please take special care to prevent damage and follow these precautions:

During Preparation

• Remove foreign matters (such as sand) from the rice before rinsing.
• Do not use utensils such as whisks to rinse the rice.
• Do not place a metallic strainer in the Inner Cooking Pan when cleaning rice.
• Use the Inner Cooking Pan only for this Rice Cooker.

When Cooking Completes

• Do not pour vinegar into the Inner Cooking Pan (when making sushi rice).
• Do not use a metal ladle (when serving porridge, etc.).
• Do not hit the Inner Cooking Pan hard (when serving).

When Cleaning

• Do not place spoons or bowls inside the Inner Cooking Pan.
• Clean the Inner Cooking Pan immediately after using any seasonings.
• Only use soft materials, such as a sponge, when cleaning.
• Do not use thinner, benzene, abrasive cleaners and brushes (nylon/metal), bleach, or anything that may damage the Inner Cooking Pan.

The nonstick coating may wear out with use.

The nonstick coating may eventually discolor or peel off. This will not affect the cooking/ Keep Warm performances or sanitary properties, and is harmless to your health. If concerned with the peeling of the nonstick coating, please replace the Inner Cooking Pan by purchasing a new one. pg.24

HOW TO COOK RICE

BASIC COOKING STEPS

Please wash the Inner Cooking Pan, Inner Lid Set, Steam Vent Cap, and accessories before initial use. -+ pg.23

1. Measure the rice with the provided Measuring Cup.
   Measure the rice using the provided Measuring Cup (approx. 6.1 oz. / 180g), then level off.
2. Clean the rice and adjust the amount of water.
   How to clean rice- ++ pg.8 “HOW TO COOK GREAT-TASTING RICE: Clean rice quickly”.
   Place the Inner Cooking Pan on a flat surface. Add water to the water level according to the menu setting you have chosen. -+ pg.11
   For an accurate measurement, level the surface of the rice.
   Fill to the water measure line that matches the number of cups of rice you are cooking.
   • The rice may be cooked immediately after rinsing, as soaking is not required. Soaking the rice will soften its texture of the rice.
3. Place the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body, and attach the Inner Lid Set and Steam Vent Cap. Close the Outer Lid, and plug in the Power Cord.
   Always take precautions to wipe the outer surface of the Inner Cooking Pan and the inside of the Main Body clean, especially of moisture and foreign matters, before placing the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body.
4. Select the desired Menu setting by pressing the button.
   Each press of the button changes the position of the”▲”. Press the button to your desired menu setting.
   • Press and hold the button to quickly cycle through the selections. (It will stop when it reaches WHITE/ SUSHI.)
   • Menu settings such as WHITE/ SUSHI and BROWN will remain selected until you change the setting.
5.  Press the button.
   The START/ REHEAT light will turn on, and the melody/ beep to start cooking will sound. The Display shows the remaining time till completion.
   • Make sure the Rice Cooker is not in Keep Warm mode, then press the START/ REHEAT button. If the Keep Warm light is on, the reheating process will start. pg.14
   • Press the Time Setting ▲ ▼ button to check the current time during cooking. If the stored lithium battery is out and the current time has not been set, the Display will not show the current time.
   • Do not put the Steaming Basket in the Rice Cooker while cooking rice if it is also steaming other foods.
6. When the melody or beep to indicate cooking completion sounds, stir and loosen the rice immediately to give the rice a deliciously fluffy texture.
   The Rice Cooker automatically switches to the Keep Warm mode after cooking has completed, and the REGULAR KEEP WARM light turns on. The Display will show the elapsed Keep Warm time in hours (s). Stir the rice and loosen it immediately to release excessive moisture for fluffy rice.
   → Please use oven mittens or a soft cloth when touching the Inner Cooking Pan, as it may be hot.
   • The Inner Cooking Pan may spin when loosening the rice. Holding the Inner Cooking Pan with oven mittens or a soft cloth will keep it from spinning while reducing damage to the outside bottom of the pan.
   • If you cancel the Keep Warm mode and press the KEEP WARM button again, the Display shows O HOURS.
   • The sound setting can also be changed. → pg.7
7. After use, press the button, then unplug the Power Cord.
   • Removing the Inner Cooking Pan only will not turn off the power. Make sure to press the CANCEL button.

NOTE

• Depending on cooking conditions, the bottom portion of the rice may become slightly browned.
• When cooking more than one pot of rice consecutively, or cooking right after cancelling the Keep Warm mode, allow the Rice Cooker to cool for 45 minutes or longer. If the Main Body and the Outer Lid are hot, the rice may not cook well.
• To cool the Main Body and Outer Lid quickly, please try the following:
  • Fill the Inner Cooking Pan with cold water and place it in the Main Body.
  • Open the Outer Lid, remove the Inner Lid Set, and allow the Lid Heater to cool.

TIPS FOR COOKING VARIOUS RICE MENUS

Menus

Menus with special menu settings.

Others

These menus may be cooked using the settings described below.

Estimated cooking time from start to completion

• The above table is based on the testing conditions of 120 volts, a room temperature of 68°F, and water at a starting temperature of 64.4°F.
• The above lengths of time are counted from cooking until the Keep Warm process. Actual times may vary depending on the voltage, room temperature, season, and the amount of water used.
• MIXED menu setting requires a longer cooking time to allow the rice to absorb seasonings. (Takes about 30 minutes for preheating.)

REGULAR KEEP WARM AND EXTENDED KEEP WARM

Switch between Regular Keep Warm mode and Extended Keep Warm mode by pressing the KEEP WARM button during Keep Warm mode.

• The EXTENDED KEEP WARM mode is not available during the following (the Rice Cooker will beep and automatically start the Regular Keep Warm mode): 
  • MIXED, PORRIDGE, SWEET, and BROWN menu settings.
  • If 12 hours of Regular Keep Warhaveas have already elapsed.
  • If 4 hours of Extended Keep Warm have already elapsed.
  • If the temperature of the Inner Cooking Pan is low due to cancellation of the Keep Warm mode or power failure.
• The room temperature, frequent opening and closing of the Outer Lid, a dirty rice cooker, the type of rice used, or the way the rice was cleaned may cause foul odors or the growth of germs. See pg.23 “HOW TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR” and clean the Rice Cooker, and use the Regular Keep Warm mode as much as possible to minimize these effects.

REGULAR KEEP WARM

When cooking completes, the Rice Cooker automatically switches to Regular Keep Warm mode, and the REGULAR KEEP WARM light turns on.

• To turn on the Regular Keep Warm mode when the Rice Cooker is turned off, press the KEEP WARM button.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Clean the Rice Cooker thoroughly after every use.
• Be sure to unplug the Power Cord and allow the Main Body and the Inner Cooking Pan to cool down.
• Do not use a thinner, benzene, abrasive cleaners and brushes (nylon/metal), bleach, or anything that may damage the surface of the Rice Cooker.
• Do not use a dishwasher or dish-dryer. Doing so may cause scratches, deformation, ionization, or discoloration.
• Be sure to reattach the Inner Lid Set, Steam Vent Cap, and Spatula Holder correctly.

HOW TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR

Main Body

Wipe clean with a well-wrung soft cloth.

• If using a cloth that is chemically treated, use it sparingly to avoid transferring the chemical smell, and do not scrub the Rice Cooker forcefully.

HOW TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR

HOW TO CLEAN THE ACCESSORIES AND THE NER COOKING PAN

Wash with a soft sponge.

To wash thoroughly, use a mild kitchen detergent.

IF THERE IS AN ODOR INSIDE THE RICE COOKER

1. Fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water up to water level 1 for the WHITE RICE for the 1.0L model, and water level 2 for 1. SL model.
   • Do not put other materials, such as detergent, in the Inner Cooking Pan.
2. Close the Outer Lid and press the button to select the QUICK menu setting.
3. Press the button.
4. When the Rice Cooker completes cooking and switches to the Keep Warm mode, press the button.
5. Wait until the Main Body cools down, discard the waste, and clean accordingly.
   • Open the Outer Lid and dry the Rice Cooker in a well-ventilated place.

HOW TO DETACH AND ATTACH THE INNER LID SET

How to detach the Inner Lid Set:

Hold the Outer Lid with one hand and pull the Inner Lid Knob toward you with the other hand.

How to attach the Inner Lid Set:

Affix the hollow part of Inner Lid Set (opposite side of the Inner Lid Knob) to the Inner Lid Set Mounting Axis to attach the Inner Lid Set.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

• Please replace damaged parts for optimum performance.
• When replacing parts, please check the model number and the part’s name beforehand, then contact the store where you purchased the Rice Cooker or Zojirushi Customer Service.

Zojirushi Customer Service
1-800-733-6270
www.zojirushi.com

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

• Please check the following points before calling for service.

ERROR DISPLAYS AND THEIR MEANINGS

SPECIFICATIONS

• The average power consumption during Keep Warm is calculated with the Rice Cooker at maximum capacity and a room temperature of 68°F.
• This product may not operate properly in certain environments or places with high altitudes or extreme weather conditions. Please avoid using this product in such areas.

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