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Cleaning and Maintenance
Removing and attaching the steam cap
Removing the steam cap
(1) Insert fingers into the indentation in the
lid and lift and remove the steam cap.
Steam cap
Note
● Take caution when removing the steam cap
immediately after cooking, as hot condensation is
collected in it.
(2) Rotate the cap unit counterclockwise
to align the marking on the cap with the
unlock symbol
.
The unlock symbol is marked on the cap lid.
Unlock symbol
Cap lid
Cap unit
Turn the cap unit
until it stops.
Marking
Attaching the steam cap
(1) Align and fit the tabs of the cap unit with
the indentations of the cap lid as shown
in the figure.
There are three indentations and tabs each.
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(3) Lift and remove the cap unit from the cap lid.
Note
● Do not remove the gasket or O-ring from the cap
unit. Securely reattach the gasket or O-ring if it
comes off. Make sure that the direction of the
gasket on the cap unit is correct.
Wet the O-ring if it is difficult to attach.
● Be sure to set the gaskets, etc. before using the rice
cooker. Failure to do so may allow steam to leak out
and prevent the food from cooking properly.
Gasket
Cap unit
Cap lid
O-ring
(2) Rotate the cap unit clockwise and align the
marking on the cap unit with the lock symbol.
The lock symbol is marked on the cap lid.
Turn the cap unit
until it stops.
Marking
Lock symbol
(3) Securely attach to the rice cooker.
Cleaning the heater plate
Water drops may fall from the lid during cooking and cause the surface of the heater plate to become dirty.
This does not affect the performance of the rice cooker, however clean the heater plate accordingly with the
following procedure if necessary:
(1) Add a small amount of
commercially available cream
cleanser to a nylon scrubbing
sponge and remove the stains
from the heater plate.
(2) Wipe the heater plate clean
using a damp paper towel or
cloth.
Removing odors
The following procedures should be performed each time after cooking, or if odors become an issue.
Note
● Take caution with the rice cooker, inner pot, cooking plate and healthy cooking plate during cleaning as they
may be hot and can cause burns.
Rice cooker
Do not place the cooking plate inside the inner pot.
(1) Fill the inner pot up to about 80% with
water, select the "Plain" menu, and
press the [Start] key.
(2) Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key when
the Keep Warm lamp lights up.
Note
● If odors become an issue, add citric acid
(approx. 0.71 oz) to the water for more effective
deodorizing.
It there are issues with removing odors, contact
an authorized service representative.
Nylon scrubbing
sponge
Heater plate
(3) Clean the inner pot, inner lid and steam
cap using a mild dishwashing detergent
and then rinse sufficiently with water.
(4) Allow the rice cooker and all parts to dry
in a well ventilated location.
Cooking plate and healthy
cooking plate
Immerse the cooking plate and the healthy cooking
plate in hot water and soak for approximately 1
hour. Rinse well with water afterwards.
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