IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

Save These Instructions · This Appliance is for Household Use Only

1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric shock and / or injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs, or Pressure Cooker Body in water or any other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children. This appliance is not intended for use by young children without supervision.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow appliance to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return the 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 result in fire, electric shock, and / or injury to persons.
8. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or your service agent.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas, electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. Always attach the plug to the appliance first, then plug the cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, or set all control to off, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
13. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.
14. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or any hot liquids.
15. Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted into the appliance as they are a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, etc while in operation.
17. To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the provided removable container.
18. This appliance cooks under pressure. Improper use may result in scalding injury. Before operating the unit, properly secure and close the unit. See “Operating Instructions.”
19. Do not cook foods such as applesauce, cranberries, cereals, macaroni, spaghetti, or other foods. These foods tend to foam, froth, and sputter, and may block the pressure releasing device.
20. Before use always check the pressure releasing device for clogging.
21. Do not open the pressure cooker until the unit has cooled and internal pressure has been reduced. See “Operating Instructions.”
22. Do not use this pressure cooker to fry in oil.
23. Be sure that handles are assembled and fastened properly before each use. Cracked, broken or charred handles should be replaced.

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

INFORMATION TO THE USER / SPECIFICATIONS

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Information to the user — FCC Notice (Interference Statement)

• – This device complies with Part 18 of the FCC Rules.
• – This equipment may cause interference to radio communications.
• – If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• – Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• – Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• – Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Specifications

How service is handled

ⓘ Design and Color of product may be subject to change without notice.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Read the following product safety guide carefully to prevent any accidents and/or serious danger.
• 'Warning' and 'Caution' are different as follows.

Warning — Do not

Caution — Do not

FUNCTION OPERATING PART / ERROR CODE AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

Name and function of each part

1. 1

   DIRECT TOUCH

   • This function is used when cooking Sticky White Rice, Sticky Multi Grain Rice, SCORCHED RICE, Veggie Rice
2. 2

   WARM/REHEAT Button

   • Used to warm or reheat
3. 3

   HIGH HEAT Button

   • This function is used to activate the High heat cooking mode of the cooking functions such as White Rice, Multi Grain Rice
4. 4

   PRESET Button

   • Used to preset Preferred cooking time
5. 5

   AUTO CLEAN/LOCK Button

   • When you use automatic steam cleaning function
   • used to button-lock function
6. 6

   HIGH PRESSURE COOK Button

   • Used to start high pressure Cooking
7. 7

   NON PRESSURE COOK Button

   • Used to start non pressure cooking
8. 8

   MENU/SELECTION Button

   • > : Right selection button
   • < : Left selection button
   • This function is used to select menu or change the time.
   • Used when changing the function selected by setting button.
9. 9

   SET/OPEN COOKING Button

   • When you use automatic steam cleaning function or OPEN COOKING function
10. 10

    CANCEL Button

    • This function is used to cancel a selection or release remaining steam in the inner pot
11. 11

    Display

    • Shows the current mode, selected menu, cooking/preset time, and voice setting.

Error Code and Possible Cause

When the product has any problems or used it inappropriately, you can follow the below marks. If error persistently shows up even in normal using conditions or after taking measure, inquire with customer service.

NAME OF EACH PART

Part notes

• Pressure Weight: Always keep it horizontal. It stabilizes steam inside of the oven. If the pressure weight is twisted, it release steam.
• Automatic Steam Exhaust Outlet (Solenoid valve): steam is automatically released.
• The Cover Handle: When the cover handle is rotated to “HIGH PRESSURE” high pressure mode can be selected for cooking; in the “NON PRESSURE” position you can select the non pressure cooking mode.
• Lid Clamp: Turn handle to “NON PRESSURE”, and then press Clamp knob to open. (Do not press the lid clamp while cooking)
• Standby Power Blocking Switch: When the power is not supplied after the power cable is connected, check if the switch is (ON). Enabled: (ON) / Disabled: (OFF). (The standby power is blocked, saving the energy)
• Inner Pot (Oven): Place the inner pot into the body properly.
• Drain Dish: Empty the water out of a dew dish after cooking or keep warming. Leaving the water in the dew dish results in bad smell.
• Cleaning Pin brush kit: Attached on the bottom of the unit.
• In case of a blackout during cooking, steam from a rice cooker will be released automatically.

Accessories

• Manual&Cooking Guide
• Rice Scoop
• Rice Measuring Cup
• Steam Plate
• Cleaning Pin brush kit

MAINTENANCE

How to Clean Burnt or Stuck-on Food from the Inner Pot

If food residue is burnt or stuck to the inner pot, follow the steps below for easier cleaning.

1. After cooking or warming is finished, use the rice scoop to gently remove any large food residue from the inner pot.

2. Pour water into the inner pot up to the “White Rice – Level 2” water line. Close the lid and turn the Lock/Unlock handle to the “High Pressure” position.

3. Select the Soak Clean function using the selection button or Direct Touch, then press the High Pressure Cook button.

• ※ For burnt or heavily stuck-on food, it is recommended to soak the inner pot in warm water for at least 30 minutes before washing, or use the Soak Clean function.
• ※ The Soak Clean function is different from Auto Clean. Using Auto Clean for soaking may cause food debris to block the steam vent. For soaking purposes, use the Soak Clean function only.
• ※ The inner pot may be hot after the Soak Clean cycle is completed. Use caution when handling.

How to Clean and Maintain the Stainless Steel Inner Pot

How to Clean and Maintain the Stainless Steel Inner Pot (Please wash it before first use.) Follow the care instructions below to remove residue and stains and to keep the product clean for a long time. Before first use, fine dust (abrasive residue) may be present on the inner pot. Wash thoroughly following the steps below until no residue remains.

1. Add 10 g of citric acid or baking soda to the inner pot (adjust the amount depending on the level of staining). Add water up to the Auto Clean water line. Close the lid and turn the Lock/Unlock handle to either High Pressure (Lock) or Non-Pressure (Unlock) mode.

   • ※ Vinegar (1/3 cup) may be used as a substitute for citric acid or baking soda.

2. In standby mode, press and hold the Auto Clean / Lock (2 sec) button to select Auto Clean. Then press the High Pressure Cook button (for High Pressure mode) or the Non-Pressure Cook button (for Non-Pressure mode).

3. After the Auto Clean cycle is complete, wash the inner pot with a mild detergent and lukewarm water.

   • ※ The inner pot may be hot after the Auto Clean cycle. Handle with care.

4. Wipe off any remaining moisture with a dry cloth and allow the inner pot to dry completely.

   • ※ If abrasive residue or foreign substances remain, repeat steps 1–4 until the inner pot is clean.

• ※ Using abrasive or metal scrubbers may damage the inner pot surface or coating.
• – During use, the stainless steel inner pot may darken slightly or develop rainbow-colored stains. This is a natural phenomenon caused by minerals remaining on the surface after cooking and is not a product defect. (Rainbow-colored stains on stainless steel are harmless and do not affect safety or performance.)
• – Prolonged soaking of the stainless steel inner pot in salt water or acidic solutions may cause discoloration.
• – Do not wash or wipe stainless steel parts with bleach or detergents containing chlorine.
• – Water spots or rainbow stains can be removed using a sufficient amount of vinegar or lemon juice.

HOW TO SELECT HIGH PRESSURE MODE OR NON PRESSURE MODE / VOICE SETTING

Select High Pressure Mode

Turn the cover handle to “HIGH PRESSURE”.

• – When the LED of the cover handle lights up in orange and the “HIGH PRESSURE” icon appears on the display panel, you are in the High pressure mode.
• – In high pressure mode, you can select only the high pressure menu options.
• – HIGH PRESSURE MENU : White Rice, Savory White Rice, Turbo White Rice, Multi Grain Rice, Savory Multi Grain Rice, Turbo Multi Grain Rice, GABA rice, High-pressure steam, Sticky White Rice, High Heat Sticky White Rice, Sticky Multi Grain Rice, High Heat Sticky Multi Grain Rice, Scorched Rice, Soak Clean
• – If you want to change the pressure mode from non pressure mode to high pressure mode, turn the cover handle from “NON PRESSURE” to “HIGH PRESSURE”. Only the high pressure menu options will flash for three seconds and the saved high pressure menu will be turned on.
• – To start cooking, make sure to select a menu using the selection buttons before pressing the COOK/WARM/DIRECT button. (Cooking will not begin if you press the COOK/WARM/DIRECT button immediately while in standby mode.)

Select Non Pressure Mode

Turn the cover handle to “NON PRESSURE”.

• – When the LED of the cover handle lights up in white and the “NON PRESSURE” icon appears on the display panel, you are in the Non pressure mode.
• – In non pressure mode, you can select only the non pressure menu options.
• – NON PRESSURE MENU : Non Pressure White rice, Baby food, Non pressure steam, Porridge, Veggie Rice
• – If you want to change the pressure mode from high pressure mode to non pressure mode, turn the cover handle from “HIGH PRESSURE” to “NON PRESSURE”. Only the non pressure menu options will flash for three seconds and the saved non pressure menu will be turned on.
• – If you don’t precisely turn the cover handle to “NON PRESSURE” or “HIGH PRESSURE” (if you set it to neutral position), you cannot select a menu or Cook.

Voice setting

• – You may select your preferred voice among ‘Korean, English and Chinese.’ The default is Korean.
• – Press ‘MODE/SET’ button 1 time in standby status, and you will enter Voice mode. ‘MODE/SET’ button needs to be pressed for over 1 second at the first time.
• – After setting Auto voice with ‘MENU/SELECTION’ button, Korean or English or Chinese, press ‘MODE/SET’ button.
• – If you press ‘CANCEL’ or do not operate for 7 seconds, setting will be cancelled and you will go back to the standby mode.

HOW TO COOK

1. Select the desired pressure mode with the lid engagement knob.

   • Make sure that a removable cover is installed. Adjust the pressure level before cooking.
   • If the correct pressure mode is not selected, the menu can not be selected. When the lid fitting is in the high pressure mode, only the high pressure menu is selected; in the non pressure mode, only the non pressure menu is selected.
   • Every time you press the selection button: White Rice → Savory White Rice → Turbo White Rice → Multi Grain Rice → Savory Multi Grain Rice → Turbo Multi Grain Rice → GABA rice → High-pressure steam → Sticky White Rice → High Heat Sticky White Rice → Sticky Multi Grain Rice → High Heat Sticky Multi Grain Rice → Scorched Rice → Soak Clean.
   • Non Pressure White Rice → Baby Food → Veggie Rice → Non Press Steam → Porridge.
   • In the high-pressure mode, pressing DIRECT TOUCH in the menu for Sticky White Rice, Sticky Multi Grain Rice, Scorched Rice or Soak Clean proceeds cooking.
   • For Sticky White Rice / Sticky Multi Grain Rice, within 5 seconds after cooking starts, high cooking power proceeds when the High Heat button is pressed.
   • For White Rice, Savory White Rice, Multi Grain Rice, Savory Multi Grain Rice, GABA rice, Sticky White Rice, High Heat Sticky White Rice, Sticky Multi Grain Rice, High Heat Sticky Multi Grain Rice, Non pressure white rice, Veggie rice, the menu remains memorized once each cooking is completed, so for continuous use of the same menu, no selection of menu is required.

2. Press the High pressure cook or Non pressure cook button to start cooking.

   • Before cooking, in the case of the high-pressure menu, turn the lid-fitting knob to “HIGH PRESSURE” and press the high-pressure cook button. In the case of the non pressure menu, turn to “NON PRESSURE” and press the non pressure cook button.
   • After selecting the high pressure menu, pressing the non pressure cook button shows E01 with a warning sound (and vice versa).
   • The estimated cooktime is shown for one minute after start. Actual cooking time may vary depending on cooking capacity, water temperature and cooking conditions.
   • From one minute after starting, the remaining cooktime is displayed for 10 seconds in a regular interval.

3. Steaming

   • The cooktime remaining on the display is shown from cooking thoroughly.
   • The cook time is different according to the menu.
   • Be careful not to burn yourself from the automatic steam outlet.

4. The end of cooking

   • When cooking is completed, warming will start with the voice “White rice has been completed”.
   • If you want to stop warming, push ‘CANCEL’ button for more than 0.3 seconds.
   • When cooking ends, stir rice equally and immediately. If you don’t stir rice at once and keep it stagnant, rice will go bad and smell bad.
   • If the lid handle is not working well, take out the steam completely out of inner pot by turning over pressure weight.
   • While cooking, do not press cancel button.

How to use the cooking menu

How to use AUTO CLEAN (Steam Cleaning)

• – Put water until water scale AUTO CLEAN, make sure to close and turn the cover handle to the “HIGH PRESSURE” or “NON PRESSURE”.
• – Method 1. Coupling Handle toward “HIGH PRESSURE” or “NON PRESSURE”.
• – Method 2. During Stand-by mode, press the Auto Clean/Lock button to select auto clean, and then press “High Pressure Cooking” button for High Pressure Mode or “Non Pressure Cooking” button for Non Pressure Mode to start cleaning.

Simple Soft Function

You can soak grains before starting cooking by setting a desired time with this function.

• – To activate the Simple Soft Function, press ‘PRESET’ button within 5 seconds right after CUCKOO starts the menu for GLUTIN. (White Rice, Savory White Rice, Turbo White Rice, Multi Grain Rice, Savory Multi Grain Rice, Turbo Multi Grain Rice, Sticky White Rice, High Heat Sticky White Rice, Sticky Multi Grain Rice, High Heat Sticky Multi Grain Rice, Scorched Rice, Non Pressure White rice, Veggie Rice).
• – To change the soaking time, press ‘PRESET’ button in Simple Soft Function: the time setting can change from 10 to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, and No Soaking Time.
• – If you do not press any button for more than 5 seconds while setting the soaking time, it will be automatically set back to the current soaking time. After the soaking time is over, the cooking will start.
• ※ Soaking time is counted by 1 minute unit.
• ※ If you unlock the lid Handle during the Simple Soaking Function, the cooking will be canceled.
• ※ The longer the soaking time, the melanoizing phenomenon.

Melanoizing phenomenon

The cooked rice can be light yellow at the bottom of the oven, because this product is designed to improve pleasant flavor and taste. Especially, melanoizing is more serious at the “Preset cooking” than just “Cooking”. It does not mean malfunction. ※ When mixing other rice with White rice, Melanoizing phenomenon could increase more than “White rice” setting.

HOW TO OPEN COOK

Open cooking is a function that allows the user to release the smart locking device during a non pressure cooking process, and add ingredients or stir the contents in the pot.

1. During a non pressure menu cooking, select the Setting/Open Cooking button.

2. Wait until the smart locking device is released.

   • It takes 5 to 60 seconds for the smart locking device to be released.

3. Once the display appears, open the lid and add ingredients or stir the contents.

   • An audible instruction of “Please open the lid” is provided.
   • Do not press the Open Lid button when the smart locking device remaining time is displayed or during cooking. Only press the Open Lid button when the Add Ingredients Indicator is activated.

4. After opening the lid, close the lid within 3 minutes.

   • Cooking will be canceled if the lid is kept open for more than 3 minutes.

Cautions for open cooking

HOW TO PRESET TIMER FOR COOKING / REHEATING FUNCTION

How to preset timer for cooking

For example, if it is nine o’clock in the evening and you want to have warm breakfast at seven forty the next morning.

1. Make sure that the current time is correct.

   • If the current time is not set correctly, the presetting time will also be incorrect.
   • Please be careful not to change from AM to PM.

2. Turn the Cover Coupling handle toward “HIGH PRESSURE” or “NON PRESSURE” and press PRESET.

   • The preset time is set to 06:30 AM when the product is delivered from the factory.
   • In the high pressure mode, the preset timer function is not set for GABA RICE(3H), TURBO WHITE RICE, TURBO MULTI GRAIN RICE, SOAK CLEAN menu.
   • ※ To select a preset timer for cooking during Keep Warm mode, press the Cancel button to abort Keep Warm and configure the preset timer.

3. Press the SET button, and press the SELECTION button to set the preset time.

   • The preset time is increased / decreased by 10 minutes each time you press the selection buttons.
   • ※ Please be careful not to change from AM to PM.

4. Press the SELECTION button to select the desired menu.

5. Press the HIGH PRESSURE COOK or NON PRESSURE COOK button.

   • Once cook is completed with preset time, preset time is stored in the memory. No need to set up time again.
   • ※ If a small amount of rice is cooked, it could be finished earlier than the time you programmed.

How to use Preset Reheating function

Use this function when the cooked rice is not kept warm in the rice cooker but you still want to enjoy a hot meal at your convenience. It takes 100 minutes before it’s fully warmed up: please use the function at least 100 minutes before you enjoy your meal.

1. Make sure that the current time is correct.

   • Please make sure the current time is correct so that the reheating process ends on time.
   • Do not get confused between morning and afternoon.

2. Set the lid handle at “HIGH PRESSURE” and press ‘PRESET/AUTO CLEAN’ button when the High Pressure icon is displayed.

   • Precisely turn the cover handle to select the high pressure mode before using the ‘PRESET/AUTO CLEAN’ function.

3. Press the ‘KEEP WARM/REHEAT’ button and Preset Reheating mode begins.

   • The Preset time is set to 06:30 AM when the product is delivered from the factory. If you want to preset reheating to this time, it is not required to set the time.

4. Press the ‘MENU/SELECTION’ button to preset the completion time of reheating.

   • The completion time is increased / decreased by 10 minutes each time you press the selection buttons (repetition is allowed).
   • ※ Do not get confused between morning and afternoon.

5. Press the ‘SET’ button.

   • Reheating is completed as scheduled.
   • The cooker memorizes the hour you preset: you may press ‘KEEP WARM/REHEAT’ directly without presetting again.

6. Press the ‘KEEP WARM/REHEAT’ button.

PRECAUTIONS FOR PRESET COOKING / REHEATING

1. In case of preset cooking

   • If the rice is old and dry, the result may not be good.
   • If the rice is not well cooked, add more water by about half-scale.
   • If the preset time is longer, melanization could be increased.
   • Rinsed rice has a significant amount of sedimented starch, which may cause burning during preset timer cooking. To reduce scorching, cook washed rice by rinsing in running water or reduce cooking amount.

2. In case of preset reheating

   • When leaving cooked rice at ambient temperature for a prolonged period, moisture evaporates. In such a case, the reheating preset may cause dehumidifying or melanosis (slightly burnt) of cooked rice.
   • If there is an excessive amount of cooked rice in the pot, it may not sufficiently be reheated. It is recommended to set reheating for no more than three people (approx. half of the inner pot).
   • Reheating of cold- or frozen-stored cooked rice may cause insufficient heating, dehumidifying or melanosis after completion.
   • Put cold-stored cooked rice into the inner pot, beat rice with a scoop, and then reheat.
   • Reheating of frozen-stored cooked rice shall be performed only after thawing the rice.

3. Changing preset time

   • Press ‘CANCEL’ button for more than 0.3 seconds and restart it to change the preset time.

4. If the preset time is beyond the available range

   • If the preset time is shorter than cooking time, cooking will immediately begin.
   • If the reheating preset time is shorter than the available range (100 minutes), reheating will begin immediately.

5. In case the preset time is over 13 hours

   • “13H” will be displayed and the preset time will be changed to 13 hours automatically.
   • If cooking is preset to AM07:00 of the following day at PM5:00 (preset time 14 hours), “13H” will be displayed and preset time automatically changes to AM06:00. (Maximum preset time is 13 hours)

• ※ If the preset time is over 13 hours, it can cause bad smell. The limited preset time is set up less than 13 hours because the rice spoils easily during the summer time.
• ※ Use Preset Cooking function when you want to finish cooking between 1 hour to 13 hours.
• ※ Use Preset Reheating function when you want to finish reheating between 100 minutes to 13 hours.
• ※ If you press the set button to check the present time during preset cooking, the present time will be displayed for 2 seconds.

Possible time setting for each menu

RECIPE

ⓘ For the full cooking guide and detailed directions, visit www.cuckooamerica.com.

CUCKOO ELECTRIC RICE COOKER/WARMER LIMITED WARRANTY

KEY Company, P&K USA TRADING CORP and Cuckoo Trading Canada. will repair at its option replace, without charge, your product which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period listed below from the date of original purchase. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the product during the warranty period. P&K USA TRADING CORP covers the east and the central districts, KEY Company covers the west and the central districts, Cuckoo Trading Canada covers the whole Canada.

WARRANTY PERIOD

No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. CUCKOO ELECTRONICS CO.,LTD, SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS, THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts : so these limitations or exclusions may apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

THE ABOVE WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY IN THESE CASES:

• To damages problems which result from delivery or improper installation.
• To damages problems which result from misuse, abuse, accident, alteration, or incorrect electrical current or voltage.
• To serve call which do not involve defective workmanship or material and explaining the operation of the unit.

Therefore, these costs are paid by the consumer.

To Prove warranty Coverage : ▶ Retain your Sales Receipt to prove date of purchase ▶ Copy of your Sales Receipt must submitted at the time warranty service is provided.

To Obtain Product, Customer, or Service Assistance and Nearest Authorized service center, Parts Distributor or Sales Dealer:

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