Tefal RK363465 ユーザーマニュアル

Mechanical Rice Cooker

RK363/RK364

www.tefal.com

IMKG 693.03.2020

Control panel

COOK

WARM

11a

11b

11 cups

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

10 11 12

* 插頭類型將根據市場要求進行更改。

* Jenis palam akan tukar mengikut keperluan negara masing-masing.

* The plug type will be changed according to market requirement.

Control panel

COOK

WARM

11a

11b

11 cups

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

10 11 12

= Red Light

= Green Light

* Depending on model

= 紅燈

= 綠燈

* 視乎型號

= Lampu Merah

= Lampu Hijau

* Bergantung kepada model

SAFETY WARNINGS

Read and follow the instructions for use. Keep

them safe.

• This appliance is not intended to be operated by

means of an external timer or a separate remote-

control system.

• This appliance can be used by children aged

from 8years and above if they have been given

supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance in a safe way and if they understand the

hazards involved.Cleaning and user maintenance

shall not be made by children unless they are

older than 8 years and supervised. Keep the

appliance and its cord out of reach of children

aged less than 8years.

• Appliances can be used by persons with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack

1 Steam basket

2 Graduation for water and rice

3 Removable non stick bowl

4 Measuring cup

5 Rice spatula

6 Power cord

7 Lid opening button

8 Lid handle

9 Steam valve

10 Lid

11 Control panel

a Cook

b Warm

12 Sensor

13 Heating plate

14 Detachable inner lid*

DESCRIPTION

* only available for RK364

of experience and knowledge if they have been

given supervision or instruction concerning use of

the appliance in a safe way and understand the

hazards involved.

• Children shall not play with the appliance.

• 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.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they

do not play with the appliance.

• This appliance is for household use only. It is not

intended for even use in the following applications

and the guarantee will not apply for:

– Staff pantry areas in shops, offices and other

working environments

– Farm houses

– By clients in hotels, motels and other such kind

of residential type environments

– Bed and breakfast type environments

• If your appliance is fitted with fixed power

cord: if the power supply cord is damage, it

must be replaced by the manufacturer, the

manufacturer’s after-sales service department

or similarly qualified person in order to avoid any

danger.

• The appliance must not be immersed in water or

any other liquid.

• Use a damp cloth or sponge with washing up

liquid to clean the accessories and parts in contact

with food. Rinse with a damp cloth or sponge. Dry

carefully.

• If the symbol is marked on the appliance, this

symbol means “Caution: surfaces may become

hot during use”.

• Caution: the surface of heating element is subject

to residual heat after use.

• Caution: risk of injury due to improper use of the

appliance.

• Caution: if your appliance has a removable power

cord, do not spill liquid on the connector.

• Always unplug the appliance:

– immediately after use

– when moving it

– prior to any cleaning or maintenance

– if it fails to function correctly

• Burns can occur by touching the hot surface of

the appliance, the hot water, steam or the food.

• During cooking, the appliance gives out heat and

steam. Keep face and hands away.

• Do not obstruct the steam outlet.

• For any problems or queries please contact our

After Sales Care or consult our website.

• The appliance can be used up to an altitude of

2000m.

• For your safety, this appliance complies with the safety regulations and

directives in effect at the time of manufacture (Low-voltage Directive,

Electromagnetic Compatibility, Food Contact Materials Regulations,

Environment…).

• Check that the power supply voltage corresponds to that shown on the

appliance (alternating current).

• Given the diverse standards in effect, if the appliance is used in a country

other than that in which it is purchased, have it checked by an approved

service centre.

CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY

• Do not use the appliance if:

– the appliance or the cord is damaged.

– the appliance has fallen or shows visible damage or does not work

properly.

– In the event of the above, the appliance must be sent to an approved

service centre. Do not take the appliance apart yourself.

• Do not leave the cord hanging.

• Always plug the appliance into an earthed socket.

• Do not use an extension lead. If you accept liability for doing so, use

only an extension lead which is in good condition, has an earthed plug

and is suited to the power of the appliance.

• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.

USING

• Use a flat, stable, heat-resistant work surface away from any water

splashes.

• Do not allow the base of the appliance to come into contact with water.

• Never try to operate the appliance when the pot is empty or without

the pot.

• The cooking function/knob must be allowed to operate freely. Do not

prevent or obstruct the function from automatically changing to the

keep warm function.

• Do not remove the pot while the appliance is working.

• Do not put the appliance directly onto a hot surface, or any other source

of heat or flame, as it will cause a failure or danger.

• The pot and the heating plate should be in direct contact. Ensure that

no food or liquid is inserted between the pot and heating plate.

• Do not place the appliance near a heat source or in a hot oven, as

serious damage could result.

• Do not put any food or water into the appliance until the pot is in place.

• Respect the levels indicated in the recipes.

• Should any part of your appliance catch fire, do not attempt to put it

out with water. To smother the flames use a damp tea towel.

• Any intervention should only be made by an approved or authorized

service centre with original spare parts.

• Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended

and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.

ENPROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT

• Your appliance has been designed to operate for many years. However,

when you decide to replace it, remember to think about how you can

contribute to protecting the environment.

• Before discarding your appliance you should remove the battery from

the timer and dispose of it at a local civic waste collection centre

(according to model).

Environment protection first!





Your appliance contains valuable materials which can be

recovered or recycled.

Leave it at a local civic waste collection point.

BEFORE FIRST USE

USING YOUR RICE COOKER

• Open the lid by pressing the opening button on the handle. –Fig.1

• Remove the pot –Fig.2, steam valve –Fig.3 and the detachable inner lid

(RK364 only)

• Clean the pot, valve and inner lid with a sponge and washing up liquid.

• Wipe the outside of the appliance and the lid with a damp cloth.

• Dry off carefully.

• Put all the elements back in their original position. Install the detachable

cord into the socket on the cooker base.

Measuring the ingredients - Max capacity of the bowl

• The graduated markings on the inside of the bowl are given in cups, these

are used for measuring the amount of water when cooking rice and other

cereals. The maximum quantity of water + rice should not exceed the

11cups mark inside the bowl. –Fig.5.

• The plastic cup provided with your appliance is for measuring rice.

• To cook 1 cup of white rice (serves 2 small or 1 large portion), use

1measuring cup of white rice and then add 1½ measuring cup of water.

To cook other quantity of rice, refer to cooking guide below.

Note: Always add the rice first otherwise you will have too much water.

Rice

• Press “COOK” button on the control panel, the cooking indicator light

changes to red showing that the cooking has begun –Fig.6

• At the end of cooking, it will turn to keep warm automatically, the

cooking indicator light changes to green. –Fig.7

• Please maintain “Keep Warm” status for several minutes before serving

for good taste of rice.

Warm

• When you plug in the appliance, the indicator light will light up in green

and the appliance will start to keep warm automatically.

• At the end of cooking, the appliance will turn to keep warm automatically,

the cooking indicator light changes to green.

• The maximum keep warm time is 24 hours.

• Please ensure the rice cooker is unplugged and completely cooled down

before cleaning and maintenance. –Fig.8

• It is strongly advised to clean the appliance after each use with a

sponge. –Fig9,10

• The pot, the cup, the steam basket and the rice spoon are dishwasher

safe.

COOKING PROGRAM

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

COOKING GUIDE FOR WHITE RICE -10 CUPS

Measuring cups of

white rice

Weight of white rice

Water level in the bowl (

+ the rice)

Serves

2 300 g 2 cup mark 3per.-4per.

4 600 g 4 cup mark 5per.-6per.

6 900 g 6 cup mark 8per.-10per.

8 1200 g 8 cup mark 13per.-14per.

11 1650 g 11 cup mark 16per.-18per.

Pot, steam basket

• Scouring powders and metal abrasive are not recommended.

• If food has stuck to the bottom, you may put water in the pot to soak

for a while before washing.

• Dry the pot carefully.

Taking care of the pot

For the pot, carefully follow the instructions below:

• To ensure the maintenance of pot quality, it is recommended not to cut

food in it.

• Use the plastic spoon provided or a wooden spoon (avoid metal spoon),

so as to avoid damaging the pot surface

• To avoid any risk of corrosion, do not pour vinegar into the pot.

Cleaning the steam valve

• To clean the steam valve, please remove it from the lid. – Fig. 11

Aftercleaning, please wipe dry and put it back to the lid.

Cleaning the inner lid

• Remove the inner lid by pushing outwards on the head of the up lid

–Fig.12. Clean it with a sponge and washing up liquid. Then wipe dry

and put it back until it’s fixed.

Cleaning and care of the other parts of the appliance

• Clean the outside of the Rice Cooker, the inside of the lid and the cord

with a damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use abrasive products.

• Do not use water to clean the interior of the appliance body as it could

damage the heat sensor.

NOTE

• Do not open the lid during cooking as steam will escape and this will

affect the cooking time and the taste.

• On completion of cooking, when the light changes to green, stir the rice

and then leave it in the rice cooker for a few minutes longer in order to

get perfect rice with separate grains.

• Do not touch the heating element when the product is powered on.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Malfunction description Cause Solution

Appliance light is off and

appliance is not heating

Rice cooker is plugged in,

Send to authorised service

center for repair.

Rice cooker not plugged in.

Ensure the appliance is

plugged in correctly.

The green light is on and

appliance is not cooking rice

Problem with the light.

Send to authorised service

center for repair.

Forget to push the cooking

button and the appliance

hasn’t started to cook

Push the cooking button

and start to cook

Steam leakage during use

Lid is not closed correctly.

Open and close again

the lid.

steam valve not well

positioned or incomplete.

Stop the cooking (unplug

the product) and check the

valve is complete and well

positioned.

Lid or steam valve gasket is

damaged.

Send to authorised service

center for repair.

Rice half cooked or

overcooked

Too much or not enough

water compared to rice

quantity.

Refer to Cooking Guide

Table (Page 10) for water

quantity.

Automatic keep warm fails

(appliance stays in cooking

function).

Send to authorised service

center for repair.

• Carefully wipe the outside of the pot (especially the bottom). Make

sure that there are no foreign residues or liquid underneath the pot

and on the heating element

• Never place your hand on the steam vent during cooking, as there is

a danger of burns

• Only use the inner pot provided with the appliance.

• Do not pour water or put ingredients in the appliance without the

pot inside.

TEFAL/T-FAL* INTERNATIONAL LIMITED GUARANTEE

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This product is repairable by TEFAL/T-FAL*, during and after the guarantee period.

Accessories, consumables and end-user replaceable parts can be purchased, if locally available, as described on the

TEFAL/T-FAL internet site www.tefal.com

The Guarantee**

TEFAL/T-FAL guarantees this product against any manufacturing defect in materials or workmanship during the guarantee period

within those countries*** as stated in the attached country list, starting from the initial date of purchase or delivery date. The

international manufacturer’s guarantee covers all costs related to restoring the proven defective product so that it conforms to its

original specifications, through the repair or replacement of any defective part and the necessary labour. At TEFAL/T-FAL’s choice, an

equivalent or superior replacement product may be provided instead of repairing a defective product. TEFAL/T-FAL’s sole obligation

and your exclusive resolution under this guarantee are limited to such repair or replacement.

Conditions & Exclusions

TEFAL/T-FAL shall not be obliged to repair or replace any product which is not accompanied by a valid proof of purchase. The

product can be taken directly in person or must be adequately packaged and returned, by recorded delivery (or equivalent method

of postage), to a TEFAL/T-FAL authorised service centre. Full address details for each country’s authorised service centres are listed

on TEFAL/T-FAL website (www.tefal.com) or by calling the appropriate consumer Service centre set out in the attached country

list. In order to offer the best possible after-sales service and constantly improve customer satisfaction, TEFAL/T-FAL may send a

satisfaction survey to all customers who have had their product repaired or exchanged in a TEFAL/T-FAL authorised service centre.

This guarantee applies only for products purchased and used for domestic purposes and will not cover any damage which occurs as a

result of misuse, negligence, failure to follow TEFAL/T-FAL instructions, or a modification or unauthorised repair of the product, faulty

packaging by the owner or mishandling by any carrier. It also does not cover normal wear and tear, maintenance or replacement of

consumable parts, or the following:

– using the wrong type of water or consumable

– ingress of water, dust or insects into the product (excluding appliances with features specifically designed for insects)

– damage as a result of lightning or power surges

– accidents including fire, flood, etc

– professional or commercial use

– mechanical damages, overloading

– scaling (any de-scaling must be carried out according to the instructions for use)

– damage to any glass or porcelain ware in the product

– damages or poor results specifically due to wrong voltage or frequency as stamped on the product ID or specification

Consumer Statutory Rights

This international TEFAL/T-FAL guarantee does not affect the Statutory Rights a consumer may have or those rights that cannot be

excluded or limited, nor rights against the retailer from which the consumer purchased the product. This guarantee gives a consumer

specific legal rights, and the consumer may also have other legal rights which vary from State to State or Country to Country. The

consumer may assert any such rights at his sole discretion.

***Where a product purchased in a listed country and then used in another listed country, the international TEFAL/T-FAL guarantee

duration is the period for the country of usage, even if the product was purchased in a listed country with a longer guarantee

duration. The repair process may require a longer time if the product is not locally sold by TEFAL/T-FAL in the country of usage. If

the product is not repairable in the new country of usage, the international TEFAL/T-FAL guarantee is limited to a replacement by a

similar or alternative product at similar cost, where possible.

*TEFAL household appliances appear under the T-FAL brand in some territories like America and Japan. TEFAL/T-FAL are registered

trademarks of Groupe SEB.

Please keep this document for your reference should you wish to make a claim under the guarantee.

**For Australia only:

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement

or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have

the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

**For India only: Your Tefal product is guaranteed for 2 years. The guarantee covers exclusively the repair of a defective product,

but at TEFAL’s choice, a replacement product may be provided instead of repairing a defective product. It is mandatory that the

consumer, to have his product repaired, has to log a service request on the dedicated Smartphone application TEFAL SERVICE APP

or by calling TEFAL Consumer Care Center at 1860-200-1232, Opening hours Mon-Sat 09 AM to 06 PM. Products returned by

Post will not be covered by the guarantee. As a proof of purchase consumer needs to provide both this stamped guarantee card

and tax invoice.

Caution: if inner pot is deformed, do not use it anymore and get a replacement pot from

the authorised service center.