Zojirushi NP-NWC10XB Pressure Induction Heating Rice Cooker User Guide

Zojirushi NP-NWC10XB Pressure Induction Heating Rice Cooker

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 the 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.
15. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalds and injuries. Make sure the unit is properly closed before operating.
16. Do not cook foods such as applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni, rhubarb, or spaghetti. These foods tend to foam, froth, or splatter and may block the pressure release device.
17. Always check the pressure release devices for clogging before use.
18. Do not open the pressure rice cooker until the unit has cooled and the internal pressure has been reduced.
19. Do not use this pressure rice cooker for pressure frying with oil.

PART NAMES AND FUNCTIONS

Open Button

• Press the Open Button to open the Outer Lid.
• The Outer Lid may take a while to open as it is designed to seal tightly to build up
  pressure inside.
• The Outer Lid will not open while pressure is applied during cooking. This is for safety purposes and does not indicate a malfunction.

Twist tie

• Please remove the twist tie holding the Power Cord before use.
• Do not use the Power Cord bundled up. Doing so may cause the Power Cord to
  become excessively hot, resulting in a malfunction.

Steam vent

• Steam arising from the vent is very hot while the rice is cooking. Please exercise care

Display

• Black lines that may appear on the LCD when wiped with a cloth are caused by static electricity and do not indicate a malfunction. Such lines disappear shortly..

RINSE-FREE button
Use this button when cooking rinse-free rice. -+ pg.12 & 13

CANCEL button– Use this button to cancel the selected setting or function in operation.

MENU button: Use this button to set the menu you will be using. + pg. 12

The pressure indicator turns on in the Display when pressure is applied during cooking.

The inner lid filter prevents the Safety Valve and pressure control valve from becoming clogged with foreign matter.

• Be sure to reattach it to the Inner Lid Set after every cleaning. + pg. 27

Inner Lid Knobs
Located at 2 positions: right & left edge) Use to hold the Inner Lid Set when detaching
or cleaning.

Safety Valve – Releases excessive pressure in the event the Pressure Control Valve becomes clogged or malfunctions.

ACCESSORIES

TIPS FOR DELICIOUS RICE

1. 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.
2. Clean rice quickly 
   •  First, pour plenty of water into the Inner Cooking Pan from the bowl and stir the rice loosely by hand 2 or 3 times (for 1 O seconds or less).
   • Drain the water immediately afterwards. Repeat twice.
   • 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.
   • Rinse rice ····· Lastly, pour plenty of water from the bowl and rinse the rice. Repeat twice.
   • (Complete steps CD-@within 10 minutes.)
   • Wash by stirring the rice.
   • Use a different method to wash jasmine white rice and steel-cut oatmeal if such a method is written on the bag containing the rice or oatmeal. If no washing method is written on the bag, follow the instructions given above.
3. Adjust the amount of water accordingly:  Be sure to adjust the amount of water on a flat surface. The water scale level is a guideline. Adjust the amount of water according to preference, rice type, and crop age.
4. When Cooking 6 Cups of White Rice or Rinse-Free Rice
5. Do not use strongly alkalized ionic water
6. Stir and loosen rice immediately after cooking has completed

TIPS FOR USING THE KEEP WARM MODE

• When keeping rice in the Inner Cooking Pan for later consumption, use the Keep Warm mode.
• If rice is left in the Inner Cooking Pan even though the Power Plug has been disconnected from the electrical outlet or Keep Warm mode has been cancelled, the rice may develop a foul odor, or condensed moisture may fall on the rice,
  making it sticky.
• To prevent the rice from becoming dry, wet,
  developing an odor, or turning yellow, do not use the Keep Warm mode for the following.
• Keeping a small amount of rice warm for a long period.
• Keeping rice warm for 12 hours or more in Regular Keep Warm mode or 24 hours or more in Extended Keep Warm mode. (This may differ depending on the menu setting.)
• Adding additional rice while keeping the rice warm.
• Reheating cold rice.
• Keeping porridge, congee, or steel-cut oatmeal warm.
• Keeping rice warm when it contains additional ingredients and seasonings (mixed rice or sweet rice).
• Keeping foods other than rice warm, such as croquettes or miso soup.
• 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.
• As the amount of rice kept warm decreases, the rice may dry out or become wet. To minimize this, gather the rice toward the center of the Inner Cooking Pan while keeping it warm.

HOW TO SET THE CLOCK

1. Set the Inner Cooking Pan and insert the Power Plug into an electrical outlet.
2. Press the or button to initiate the Time Setting and adjust the clock to the current time while the time display is blinking.
3. The time display will stop blinking after 3 seconds, indicating the Time Setting is completed.

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 is complete.d

How to Change the Sound Signal

1. Set the Inner Cooking Pan and insert the Power Plug into an electrical outlet.
2. Hold the@button for more than 3 seconds
3. The setting is completed when the desired Sound Signal is heard.

COOKING RICE

Check the parts of the Main Body before cooking.

1. Measure the rice with the provided Measuring Cup.
2. Clean the rice and adjust the amount of water.
3. Place the Inner Cooking Pan into the Main Body, and attach the Inner Lid Set and Steam Vent Set. Close the Outer Lid.
4. Insert the Power Plug into an electrical outlet.
5. Select the desired Menu setting by pressing the menu button
6. Press the Start button.   
7. When the melody or beep to indicate cooking completion sounds, stir and loosen the rice immediately to give the rice a deliciously fluffy texture.
8. After use, press the cancel button, then unplug the Power Cord.

Tips for cooking various rice menu

Estimated cooking time/menu settings that apply pressure

Keeping rice warm

When you want to keep the rice warm after cancelling, press the keep warm button.

REHEATING RICE

You can use this function during Regular Keep Warm mode or Extended Keep Warm mode.

USING THE TIMER TO COOK RICE

RECEPIE

Hand-rolled sushi

Ingredients (4-5 servings)

• 3 cups of Rice
• Mixed vinegar
• 4 Tbsp. Rice vinegar
• 1 Tbsp. Sugar
• 1-1 /2 tsp. Salt
• Suggested Toppings
• Sashimi (tuna, squid, prawns, etc.)
• Japanese pickles (e.g., pickled radish)
• Avocado and ham
• Natto (fermented soy bean) and green onions
• Bacon and asparagus
• Salmon roe, sea eel, and rolled egg
• Carrots, cucumbers,eggss, and celery
• Seaweed, wasabi) horseradish, soy, and uce, and
• pickled red ginger to taste

How to cook

1. Clean rice well and fill the Inner Cooking Pan with water to a water level of 3 for SUSHI.
2. Press the MENU button, select SUSHI/SWEET, and press the START/REHEAT button to start cooking.
3. When cooking is complete, place the rice into a place the rice

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

• Be sure to unplug the Power Cord and allow the Main Body and the Inner Cooking Pan to cool down.
• Do not use such items as thinner, abrasive cleaners, bleach, scrubbing brushes (nylon, metal, etc.), melamine sponge, or sponges with a nylon surface. (Doing so may damage the surface, causing discoloration, scratches, degradation in quality, or corrosion.)
• Do not use a dishwasher or dish-dryer. Doing so may cause scratches, deformation, or discoloration.
• Be sure to reattach the Inner Lid Set, Steam Vent Set, and Spatula Holder correctly.

THE EXTERIOR

HOW TO CLEAN THE STEAM VENT SET

Wash the outside and inside of the Steam Vent Set ( HOW TO ATTACH THE STEAM VENT CASE )( HOW TO DETACH AND ATTACH THE STEAM VENT GASKET)under running water.
( HOW TO DETACH THE STEAM VENT SET)

( HOW TO ATTACH THE STEAM VENT SET )

Hold the rear part and push down.
( HOW TO REMOVE THE STEAM VENT CASE )

( HOW TO DETACH AND ATTACH THE STEAM VENT GASKET)

HOW TO DETACH THE INNER LID SET

HOW TO ATTACH THE INNER LID SET

HOW TO DETACH THE INNER LID FILTER

HOW TO ATTACH THE INNER LID FILTER

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

ERROR DISPLAYS AND THEIR MEANINGS

REPLACEMENT PARTS

SPECIFICATIONS

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