User manual PANASONIC SRW18HSP

[. . . ] Always make sure that the plug is inserted firmly into the wall socket. Do not use the appliance if the plug, the mains cord or the appliance itself is damaged. If the mains cord is damaged, it must be replaced by Philips, a service centre authorised by Philips or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. [. . . ] Do not place the inner pot directly over an open fire to cook rice. This appliance is intended for household use only. If the appliance is used improperly or for professional or semi-professional purposes or if it is not used according to the instructions in this user manual, the guarantee becomes invalid and Philips refuses liability for any damage caused. place the rice cooker on a stable , horizontal and level surface. The accessible surfaces may become hot when the appliance is in operation. Use a separate container to wash the rice to avoid damaging the non-stick coating of the inner pot. 3 Put the pre-washed rice in the inner pot. 4 Add water to the level indicated on the scale inside the inner pot that For instance, if you cook 4 cups of rice, add water up to the 4-cup level indicated on the scale. Note:The level marked inside the inner pot is just an indication; you can always adjust the water level for different types of rice and your own preference. Proper contact with the heating element (Fig. Make sure that the outside of the inner pot is dry and clean and that there is no foreign residue on the heating element or the magnetic switch. 6 Open the lid and carefully remove the steamed food from the plate Use a kitchen glove or a cloth, as the plate and the steam tray are very hot. 7 To end the steaming process, pull up the control lever, switch off the Mains and remove the mains plug from the wall socket (Fig. Keeping warm This mode allows you to keep your rice warm for a longer period of time. When the rice cooking process is finished, the rice cooker automatically switches to the keep-warm mode. The cook light goes out and the keepwarm light goes on. We advise you to keep rice warm for not more than 12 hours so as to preserve its taste. The cook light may go on occasionally to indicate that the temperature inside the rice cooker has become too low and the heating element has switched on to heat up the rice cooker to the right keep-warm temperature. To end the keep-warm mode, pull up the control lever, switch off the mains and remove the mains plug from the wall socket. cleaning Unplug the rice cooker before you clean it. Wait until the rice cooker has cooled down sufficiently before you clean it. To protect the non-stick coating of the inner pot, do not: - use the inner pot for washing dishes; - put vinegar in the pot. [. . . ] 2 Use a damp cloth to wipe the inner lid and the outside and inside Wipe the heating element with a dry cloth. Not enough water was used for cooking rice. Never immerse the body of the rice cooker in water, nor rinse it under the tap. Too much water was used for cooking rice. [. . . ]