Sanyo ECJ-HC55H Owners Manual - Page 8

ECJ_HC RiceCookerManual.qxd 6/7/07 9:50 AM Page 8 COOKING RICE Cook rice using the appropriate inner pot and attach the inner lid for cooking rice. 1 Measure the rice correctly. Wash the rice. • Measure the rice using measuring cup provided. 1 cup equals 180 ml. • The inner pot can be used to wash rice. • Rinse quickly using a lot of water. Drain quickly. • Gently rinse rice 2-3 times, until water becomes clear. Correct Incorrect 2 Add the appropriate level of water according to the menu setting selected and quantity of rice. • If the water level is incorrect, excess water may boil over. • Adjust the water level according to your own preference. The water level may be adjusted by up to 1/4 of a graduation level. • Make sure that any rice grains or water droplets remaining on the outside of the inner pot or the inner wall of the main body are removed. Water remaining in these areas may cause noise during the cooking process. • Gently turn the inner pot from side to side a few times to level the rice. Example: To cook 4 cups of rice. WHITE HAIGA SPROUTED RINSE-FREE BROWN MIXED ECJ-HC55 Example: To cook 3 cups of rice. 3 Attach the inner lid for cooking rice and close the outer lid. • Securely close the outer lid until you hear a click. • If inner lid is not attached, the outer lid will not close. • Make sure that there are no foreign objects such as rice grains, between the inner lid seal and the inner pot. • Any foreign object between them will cause steam to escape or water to boil over. 4 Insert the power plug into electrical outlet. Select the type of rice by pressing the MENU button. • You cannot select a menu or cook rice until the power supply plug is plugged into the outlet. • You cannot select a menu or cook rice while the KEEP WARM lamp is on or flashing. Press KEEP WARM/OFF button to cancel KEEP WARM mode. • Pressing the MENU button will move the mark and change the menu as shown. • When cooking WHITE/MIXED/RINSE-FREE, you can select REGULAR, FIRM/SUSHI or SOFT. Back • Select WHITE/MIXED/RINSE-FREE and REGULAR for cooking sweet rice. • Select QUICK for faster cooking. • QUICK course is when you would like your rice cooked quicker than a regular course. The rice may be slightly harder. • If the wrong menu is selected, the water may boil over or the rice may not be cooked properly. 8