IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Save These Instructions · Household Use Only

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or main body of appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Save these Instructions.
15. Do not immerse in water.
16. Risk of electric shock.
17. Cook only removable container.

SPECIFICATIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Warning — Do Not

Warning — Remember

Caution — Do Not

PARTS & ACCESSORIES

1. 1Lid
2. 2Detachable Cover levers
3. 3Steam Vent
4. 4Detachable Inner lid
5. 5Temperature Sensor
6. 6Inner Pot
7. 7Lid Release Button
8. 8Control Panel
9. 9Power Cord Socket
10. 10Power Cord

Accessories

• User Manual
• Rice Spatula
• Steam Tray
• Rice Measuring Cup

Detachable Inner Lid

How to Disassemble

• – Press the levers found on the upper right and left side of the inner lid.

How to Assemble

• – Align the bottom of the detachable inner lid with the grooves found on the inner lid.
• – Press lightly on the upper part of the detachable inner lid to secure into place.

CONTROL PANEL

1. 1

   DISPLAY

   • Shows the current mode, selected menu and remaining cooking/preset time.
2. 2

   WARM/REHEAT

   • Warms or reheats cooked food.
3. 3

   TIMER

   • Select the desired time that a cooking cycle will complete up to 24 hours in advance.
4. 4

   START/CANCEL

   • One press will begin the selected cooking mode and two presses will cancel.
5. 5

   MENU

   • Each press will cycle through the menu options found on the control panel: STEAM, STORED RICE, PORRIDGE, STEEL CUT OATS, QUINOA, or AUTO CLEAN.
6. 6

   DIRECT MENU

   • Press the desired menu: WHITE, BROWN/MIXED, JASMINE/LONG GRAIN, or QUICK.

Menu Options

COOKING PREPARATION

1. Clean the inner pot with a soft sponge and warm, soapy water then dry thoroughly.

2. Using the provided rice measuring cup, add rice to a large bowl.

3. Rinse the rice under cool water until the water is no longer murky.

4. Transfer the rinsed rice to the inner pot.

5. Fill the inner pot with water to the respective water line depending on the type of grain being cooked.

HOW TO COOK

1. To select one of the menu options found on the control panel, press the MENU button until the desired option is selected. To select WHITE, BROWN/MIXED, JASMINE/LONG GRAIN, or QUICK, simply press the respective button.

2. Press the START/CANCEL button to initiate the selected menu option.

   • The remaining cooking time will count down on the digital display.

3. When the cooking has completed, the cooker will beep and automatically switch to WARM mode.

   • For best results, stir the rice with the rice spatula after cooking.

HOW TO STEAM

1. Press the MENU button until the STEAM menu option is selected.

   • The display will show 0:30, signifying the default 30 minutes of steam time.

2. Press the START/CANCEL button.

   • The time on the display will begin counting down once the water has been preheated.

STORED RICE MODE

What is STORED RICE?

The STORED RICE menu option will optimally prepare rice that can be stored in the freezer then reheated in the microwave.

How to Use STORED RICE

1. Press the MENU button until STORED RICE is selected.

2. Press the START/CANCEL button to begin the cooking cycle.

3. When cooking is complete, open the lid and stir the cooked rice thoroughly.

4. Transfer the cooked rice into a microwave-safe container then store in the refrigerator or freezer.

• – When using the STORED RICE function, refer to the White Rice water lines. The maximum cooking capacity for STORED RICE is 4 cups.
• – Note that the quality of the rice may be negatively affected the longer it is stored.
• – Do not attempt to cook more than this cooker's maximum capacity.
• – Always allow the cooker to cool completely before removing the detachable inner lid.

PRESET TIMER

1. Select the desired menu option.

   • Preset Timer Compatible Options: WHITE, BROWN/MIXED, JASMINE/LONG GRAIN, QUICK, STEAM, PORRIDGE.

2. Press the TIMER button.

   • The TIMER indicator light will begin flashing.
   • The preset timer can be set up to 24 hours in advance.
   • Each press of the TIMER button will increase the time by 10 minute increments. (1:00 → 1:10 → 1:20 … 23:50 → 24:00 → 1:00 …)
   • Holding down the TIMER button will allow you to change the time faster.

3. Press the TIMER button once more to begin setting the preset time.

4. Press the START/CANCEL button to begin the preset timer.

   • Cooking will be completed at the set time.

Available Preset Times for each Menu Option

HOW TO USE KEEP WARM/REHEAT

• – To reheat cooked rice, press the WARM/REHEAT button twice while the cooker is on Standby mode. The standard reheat cycle lasts 25 minutes.
• – After reheating is completed, the rice cooker will automatically enter WARM mode. The elapsed warming time is displayed on the panel.
• – Frequently using the REHEAT function may cause cooked rice to become discolored or dried out. We recommend only using it once or twice per batch of rice.

HOW TO CLEAN

How to Use AUTO CLEAN

1. Fill the inner pot with water to water level line 2.

2. Place the inner pot into the cooker then close the lid securely.

3. Press the AUTO CLEAN button.

4. To begin the steam cleaning cycle, press the START/CANCEL button.

Cleaning Each Part

• – Remove and clean the detachable inner lid and the steam vent after every use.
• – Always ensure the inner pot's exterior is completely dry before placing it inside the rice cooker.
• – If any food or debris falls into the rice cooker, ensure to remove it before beginning the cooking cycle. Failure to do so may result in damage to the temperature sensor or heating element.

Cleaning the Steam Vent

• – Locate the steam vent on the inner lid then turn the steam vent counterclockwise to unlock.
• – Soak the inner lid and the detached steam vent in warm, soapy water then rinse.
• – Thoroughly dry the parts then reassemble the steam vent and the inner lid by following the steps in the opposite order.

TROUBLESHOOTING

▼ Refer to the below chart if any operational issues occur. If the problem persists, contact us at info@cuckooamerica.com.