IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 cord 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, 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. 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.

SPECIFICATIONS

How to use extension cord

• – A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• – Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• – If a longer cord is used: the marked electrical rating should be at least as great as that of the appliance; the cord should be arranged so it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over; and if the appliance is grounded, the cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.

How service is handled

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

NAME OF EACH PART

1. 1Soft Steam Cap
2. 2Pressure Weight
3. 3Automatic Steam Exhaust Outlet
4. 4Lock/Unlock Handle
5. 5Clamp Knob
6. 6Control Panel
7. 7Lid Assy
8. 8Packing
9. 9Pot Handle
10. 10Inner Pot
11. 11Dew Dish
12. 12Rice Scoop holder
13. 13Temperature Sensor
14. 14Power Plug
15. 15Power Cord

Accessories

• Manual & Cooking Guide
• Rice Scoop
• Rice Measuring Cup
• Steam Plate (can be purchased separately at Cuckoo service center)

Part notes

• – Pressure Weight: Keep the pressure weight horizontal. It stabilizes steam inside. When the pressure weight spins, it releases steam.
• – Automatic Steam Exhaust Outlet: When cooking is finished or in warming mode, steam releases automatically.
• – Lock/Unlock Handle: The handle has to be in ‘Lock’ position to operate.
• – Clamp Knob: Turn handle to ‘Unlock’, then press the clamp knob to open.
• – Inner Pot: Insert the inner pot into the rice cooker.
• – Dew Dish: Pour out water from the dew dish after cooking or during ‘Warming’ mode. Otherwise an odor may occur.

FUNCTION OPERATING PART / ERROR CODE AND POSSIBLE CAUSE

Name and function of each part

1. 1

   Display

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

   Pressure Cook / Turbo Button

   • Used to start cooking. (Refer to page 15~16)
3. 3

   Keep Warm / Reheat Button

   • Used to warm or reheat. (Refer to page 21)
4. 4

   Cancel Button

   • Used to cancel a selection of mode or release remaining steam inside the rice cooker.
5. 5

   Preset Button

   • Used to preset time. (Refer to page 19)
6. 6

   Time Button

   • Used to modify preset time. Used to set GABA and multi cooking time. (Refer to page 18~19)
7. 7

   Auto Clean Button

   • Used to operate the automatic steam clean function. Used to set temperature during ‘Warming’ mode. Used to set ‘Scorched Rice’.
8. 8

   Menu / Selection Button

   • Used to select Glutinous Rice, High Heat Glutinous, Turbo Glutinous Rice, Long Grain, Mixed Rice, High Heat Mixed Rice, Brown Rice, High Heat Brown Rice, Germinated Brown Rice, Scorched Rice, The Nutritious Porridge, Thin Porridge, Multi Cook, All-Purpose steaming and Automatic Sterilization.

Error Code and Possible Cause

When the product has any problems or is used inappropriately, the marks below will appear. If an error persistently shows up even in normal using conditions or after taking measures, inquire with customer service.

BEFORE COOKING RICE

1. Use a dry cloth to clean the inner pot.

   • Use a soft scrubber to wash the inner pot. Do not use a rough or metallic scrubber, otherwise the coating will peel off.
   • Do not put anything metallic or sharp (fork, spoon, chopsticks, knife, etc.) into the inner pot while cleaning.

2. Use the measuring cup to measure the desired cooking amount.

   • Make the rice flat to the top of the measuring cup; it serves 1 person. (ex: 3 servings → 3 cups, 6 servings → 6 cups)

3. Use another container to wash the rice.

4. Adjust the water level.

   • Place the inner pot on a flat surface to adjust water level. The marked lines in the inner pot are the water level.
   • For old or soft rice, pour more water than the measured scale. For overcooked (firmer) rice, pour less.

5. Plug in the power cord before inserting the inner pot into the rice cooker.

   • Wipe off any substances on the temperature sensor or bottom of the inner pot. Place the inner pot correctly into the cooker.

6. Plug the power cord and turn the handle to “Lock”.

   • The lamp turning on means the lid is closed perfectly.

HOW TO COOK

1. Choose a menu with the ‘Menu/Selection’ button.

   • Before cooking, check that the Pressure Weight is placed horizontally.
   • Each press cycles: Glutinous Rice → High Heat Glutinous → Turbo Glutinous Rice → Mixed Rice → High Heat Mixed Rice → Brown Rice → High Heat Brown Rice → Germinated Brown Rice → The Nutritious Porridge → Scorched Rice → Multi Cook → Automatic Sterilization.
   • For Glutin Rice, Glutin Turbo, Mixed Rice, Brown Rice and GABA Rice, the menu is memorized after cooking, so no re-selection is needed for continuous use of the same menu.

2. Start cooking by pressing the Pressure Cook button.

   • You must turn the lid handle to ‘Lock’ before cooking, then press the Pressure Cook/Turbo button.
   • Unless the lid handle is turned to close, you get an alarm.

3. Cooking thoroughly (steaming)

   • The remaining cook time is shown on the display once cooking is underway. Cook time differs by menu.
   • Be careful not to burn yourself from the automatic steam outlet.

4. The end of cooking

   • When cooking is completed, warming will start. If you don't want to keep the rice warm, press Cancel for 2 seconds.
   • If the lid handle is not working well, release the steam completely by turning over the pressure weight.
   • Do not press ‘Cancel’ button during cooking.

How to use the cooking menu

Cooking Time by Menu

• – When keeping warm, press Cancel to stop and select the desired function.
• – When you cook after using options like Multi Cook, odor may stick (refer to the product care section to wipe the packing and cover and clean with the auto sterilization function).
• – Brown Rice/Mixed Rice and High Heat options are useful when cooking white rice and brown rice in a 5:5 ratio.
• – Soak or boil hard grains such as beans and red beans in water first before cooking in the mixed rice option.
• – Cooking time for each option may vary depending on the environment such as voltage and amount/temperature of water.

How to use Automatic Sterilization

• – Pour water up to scale 2, make sure to close and lock the cover.
• – Method 1. Choose the Automatic Sterilization menu with the “Menu/Select” button, then press the “Pressure Cook/Turbo” button.
• – Method 2. Press Auto Clean in the waiting mode, then press the Pressure Cook/Glutin Turbo button.

Melanoizing effect

The cooked rice can be light yellow at the bottom of the inner pot because this product is designed to improve pleasant flavor and taste (melanoizing). This is more pronounced in “Preset cooking” than in regular “Cooking”, and does not indicate a malfunction. ※ When mixing other rice with Glutinous, the melanoizing effect could increase.

What is Blackout Compensation

This product remembers and maintains the previous condition and processes. After a blackout it operates immediately. If a blackout occurs during cooking, cooking will be delayed depending on the blackout time. ‘Warming’ will be cancelled if a blackout occurs.

CUCKOO CUSTOMIZED TASTE FUNCTION / FOR SCORCHED RICE

CUCKOO Customized Taste Function (cooking temperature customization)

• – This function allows you to select your preferred temperature level when cooking.
• – High level: select if you are cooking grains or want sticky rice.
• – Low level: select if you are cooking freshly harvested rice or don't want sticky rice.

1. Press the Auto Clean button in the waiting mode for 3 seconds to go to warming temperature setting mode.

2. Press the Auto Clean button 2 times to enter the customized taste setting mode. All supported options will be displayed.

3. Press the Menu/Selection button to adjust to a high or low level.

4. Press the Pressure Cook/Glutin Turbo or Keep Warm/Reheat button to save the value and return to waiting mode. (If you press Cancel or do not operate for 7 seconds, the setting is cancelled.)

For Scorched Rice (Korean Crispy Rice Snack)

For Scorched Rice (Korean Crispy Rice Snack): select the “Scorched Rice” menu and press the Pressure Cook/Turbo button. Scorched rice cooking feeds 2~4 persons and takes approximately 38~41 minutes.

HOW TO USE GABA RICE (BROWN RICE)

What is Germinated Brown Rice?

Brown rice has richer nutrients than polished rice; however, it is rather tough and hard to digest. By germination, the enzymes in the brown rice are activated, generating nutrients and making it easier to digest.

Features of Germinated Brown Rice

• – Taste will be greatly enhanced.
• – Easier to digest and rich in nutrients. A diabetic hormone is generated, improving digestion.
• – Good as a health food for children or adults — rich in dietary fiber.
• – Germinated brown rice is rich in GABA (Gamma Aminobutyric Acid). GABA promotes metabolism in the liver and kidneys, suppresses neutral fat, lowers blood pressure, and promotes metabolism in brain cells — proven by medical science.

Using the “GABA” Menu

1. In order to promote germination, soak brown rice for up to 16 hours in water.

   • Put washed brown rice in an appropriate container and pour sufficient water to soak the rice. Pre-germination shall not exceed 16 hours.
   • Rinse the rice clean with flowing water before using “GABA” menu; do not rinse too much or the embryos required to germinate may wear off.
   • When pre-germination is complete, wash the rice, insert the inner pot, pour appropriate water and use “GABA” menu.
   • During summer or hot environments an odor may be generated — reduce germination time and wash clean.

2. Set the Lock/Unlock handle at Lock and press the Menu button to select “GABA”.

   • When cooking brown rice with or without germination, select “Brown Rice” option and start cooking.

3. Press the Pressure Cook/Glutin. Turbo button.

   • The brown rice will germinate for the set time and cooking will start after germination is complete. Remaining time is displayed. When “GABA” is selected, “3H” is indicated.

Precautions

HOW TO USE PRESET / MULTI-COOK FUNCTION

How to Preset Timer for Cooking

1. Turn the Lock/Unlock handle to the lock position (a lock icon is displayed), then press the “Preset” button.

   • Set the preset time within 7 seconds after pressing Preset.
   • To set preset during warming mode, stop warming by pressing Cancel first.

2. Press the Time button to set the preset time.

   • Each press adds 10 minutes. Preset time ranges from 1 hour to 12 hours 50 minutes.
   • GABA rice cannot be preset with the 3H setting — to preset, select “Brown Rice”.
   • If no option is set, the default is Glutin. Rice.

3. Press the Menu/Selection button to select the menu.

   • If you don't operate within 7 seconds after pressing Preset, the preset mode starts automatically.
   • When preset begins, the preset light stops blinking and the time counts down until preset cooking starts.

4. Press the Pressure Cook/Turbo button.

   • The preset time displayed is the remaining time until cooking completes. (Completion time may vary with use condition or cooking capacity.)

Precautions for Preset Cooking

• – 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 water by about half a scale; a longer preset time may increase melanization.
• – To change the preset time, press “Cancel” for more than 2 seconds and restart.

How to Use Multi-Cook

• – Turn the top handle to “Lock” and press the menu to select Multi-Cook. The display indicates 20 minutes.
• – Set the time with the Time button. Each press of “Selection” increases the time 5 minutes; available range is 10~90 minutes.
• – Press the “Pressure Cook/Turbo” button. The remaining time is displayed when Multi-Cook begins.

FOR THE BEST TASTE OF RICE / TO KEEP COOKED RICE WARM

For the Best Taste of Rice

• – When measuring rice, use the measuring cup (the amount may vary with rice quality). Place the inner pot on a flat surface and adjust water to the inner-pot water line.
• – If the amount of water and rice differ, the rice can be crisp or hard.
• – Buy a small amount of rice and store it where it ventilates well and avoids direct light to prevent moisture loss. If rice has been unsealed for long, add half a scale more water for a better taste.
• – If the rice is too dry, it can be crisp even when measured properly.
• – If possible, do not use the preset function when rice is too dry; add half a scale more water. Setting “Preset” over 10 hours or on dried rice can make rice crisp or half cooked.
• – A longer preset time increases the melanoizing effect.
• – If rice is kept warm for a long time, its color and odor will change. Keep “warm” less than 12 hours. Wipe the top cover heating part clean of any rice or external substance.

Cautions for Keeping Warm

1. It will be hard to open the lid during warming or right after cooking — push the pressure weight to the side and allow the steam to release.
2. Make sure the handle is in the “Lock” position during warming or reheating.
3. It is recommended to evenly stir the cooked rice after cooking to improve taste. (For a small quantity, pile the rice in the center of the inner pot to keep warm.)
4. Keep warm less than 12 hours due to odor and color change. Pressure-cooked rice changes color more easily than rice from a general cooker.
5. During warm mode, rice can rise and turn white — mix the rice in this case.
6. Do not keep the rice spatula inside the pot while warming; a wooden spatula can create bacteria and odors.
7. Do not mix a small amount of rice or leftovers with the rice being kept warm — it may cause odor. (Use a microwave oven for cold rice.)
8. Mixed and brown rice do not keep as well as white rice, so do not keep them warm for a long period.

When Odors Rise During Warming

• – Clean the lid frequently — neglect can cause growth of bacteria and odors.
• – Even if the exterior looks clean, there might be germs and odor, so use the automatic sterilization (steam cleaning) menu, then clean the inner pot completely afterward.
• – Clean the inner pot properly to prevent rice from smelling after you cook soups and steamed dishes.

Controlling the Warming Temperature

If the keep-warm temperature is not set properly, an odor or discoloration may occur even with frequent cleaning. The temperature needs to be set.

• – Press the Auto Clean button for 3 seconds in the waiting mode to enter the warming temperature setting mode. The current keep-warm temperature is shown.
• – Press the Menu/Selection button so the display shifts.
• – After setting the desired temperature, press the Pressure Cook/Glutin Turbo or Keep Warm/Reheat button to save it and return to waiting mode. (Pressing Cancel or waiting 7 seconds cancels.)
• – When you smell a bad odor and the rice is too watery: the keep-warm temperature is too low — increase it by 1~2℃.
• – When the rice is yellowish or too dry: the keep-warm temperature is too high — decrease it by 1~2℃.

My Mode (Customized Keep Warm)

• – My Mode (Customized Keep Warm): use when there is too much water or rice becomes too soft when you open the lid.
• – Press the Auto Clean button for 3 seconds in the waiting mode, then press Auto Clean once to enter the customized Keep Warm setting mode.
• – Press the Menu/Selection button so the display shifts, set the desired value, then press Pressure Cook/Glutin Turbo or Keep Warm/Reheat to save.
• – If too much water spills when opening the lid: raise the setting. If the edge of the rice is too soft: lower the setting.

HOW TO CLEAN

How to Clean the Dew Dish

1. Separate the dew dish.

2. Separate the drain ditch cap by pushing it down.

3. Clean the drain ditch cap and dew dish with a neutral detergent.

4. Securely put in the dew dish after cleaning.

5. Insert the dew dish firmly by pressing it in the direction of the arrow.

How to Clean the Pressure Weight Nozzle

• – If the valve hole of the pressure weight is clogged, puncture it with the cleaning pin. The valve hole allows steam to release — check regularly to ensure it is not blocked; a blocked hole can cause serious injury from hot steam and content.
• – To disassemble: under the Lock/Unlock handle is the steam cap that guards the pressure weight. Remove the steam cap, turn the pressure weight counter-clockwise while pulling up until it comes out.
• – Puncture the clogged valve hole with the cleaning pin and reassemble by turning clockwise. When properly assembled, the pressure weight turns freely.
• ※ Do not use the cleaning pin for any other use except to clean the valve hole of the pressure weight. (Cleaning pin can be purchased separately at a Cuckoo service center.)

How to Clean the Soft Steam Cap

• – Do not touch the surface of the soft steam cap right after cooking — you can get burned.
• – Peel off the soft steam cap by grasping the dented part with your fingers and pulling to the side while lifting gently.
• – Detach the cap by pressing down (in the direction of the arrow) and wash the inside frequently with a kitchen cleaner or sponge.
• – When installing, insert the ① part as shown and press the ② part firmly to secure it.

How to Use the Handle

• – After cooking, turn the handle from “Lock” to “Unlock” to open. If there is unreleased steam, it may be hard to turn — twist the pressure weight to let excess steam out. Do not open by force.
• – The handle must be turned to “Unlock” when opening and closing. If the lamp does not turn on, the ‘Cook’ and ‘Preset’ buttons will not operate — make sure the handle is in “Lock”.
• – When the top cover does not close perfectly, do not force it. Check the inner pot is placed correctly, turn the handle to unlock, and if excess steam makes it hard to lock, twist the pressure weight to release steam, then try again.

CHECK BEFORE ASKING FOR SERVICE

▼ If there is a problem with your cooker, check the following before requesting service. Sometimes the cooker may not operate as desired if used incorrectly.

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CUCKOO ELECTRIC RICE COOKER/WARMER LIMITED WARRANTY

CUCKOO Electric Rice Cooker/Warmer Limited Warranty — Cuckoo will repair or, at its option, replace without charge your product which proves to be defective in material or workmanship under normal use, during the warranty period from the date of original purchase. This warranty is good only to the original purchaser during the warranty period.

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