HKoenig Oryza8 Rice Cooker

Important Safety Measures

1. Read all instructions before first use.
2. To avoid electric shock, never immerse the pot or allow the power cord to contact water or other liquids.
3. Adult supervision is essential when the pot is used by or near children.
4. Unplug the pot from the outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Ensure the motor has completely stopped before disassembling.
5. Check that your mains voltage is compatible with the appliance's rating plate.
6. Do not use any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after malfunction, drop, or other damage.
7. The pot is intended for domestic use only. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
9. Do not place or use the pot on or near hot surfaces or other heat-producing appliances, such as stoves, ovens, or burners, whether gas or electric.
10. Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than indicated.
11. Never touch hot parts.
12. Using accessories not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fires, electric shocks, or injuries.
13. Never turn on the pot unless it is completely and correctly assembled.
14. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similar specialist to avoid potential risks.
15. This appliance can be used by children aged 8 and over, provided they are supervised or have been instructed in the safe use of the appliance and understand the potential hazards.
16. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children unless they are at least 8 years old and supervised by an adult.
17. Keep the appliance and its power cord out of reach of children under 8 years old.
18. When using electrical equipment, always take safety precautions to avoid the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury due to misuse.
19. Ensure your mains voltage is compatible with the machine's rating plate. If not, contact the distributor and do not connect the appliance.
20. Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use.
21. Never open the pot from the front; always position yourself slightly to the side to avoid burns from steam.
22. The appliance should not be used if it has been dropped, shows obvious signs of visible damage, or leaks.
23. Keep this document handy and give it to the future owner when transferring your pot.
24. Do not use this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it does not function correctly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similar specialist to avoid potential risks.
25. This appliance can be used by persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capacities, or with lack of experience or knowledge, provided they are supervised or instructed in the safe use of the appliance and fully understand the potential hazards. Children should not play with the appliance.
26. The appliance is not designed to be operated by an external timer or remote control system.
27. The pot must always be unplugged when not in use, before assembling, disassembling, or cleaning, and before changing an accessory. Avoid contact with moving parts.

Keep This Instruction Manual

Your appliance has been designed exclusively for domestic use. It has not been designed for use in the following situations, which are not covered by the warranty:

• in kitchen areas for staff in shops, offices, and other professional environments,
• in agricultural hostels,
• in hotels, moteles, and other residential environments,
• in bed and breakfast type environments.

Introduction

This rice cooker provides a simple and quick method for perfectly cooking rice. The Warm function automatically keeps the rice hot, soft, and ready to serve for several hours. The capacity of the rice cooker allows for economical rice preparation for a family, for a party, or for storage in the freezer.

Before First Use

Wash the inner pot, lid, measuring cup, and spatula in warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Clean the base with a clean, damp cloth. Dry well. Do not use strong detergents or abrasive cleaners on any part of the appliance. Never immerse the base in water or any other liquid.

How to Cook Rice

Before each use, ensure the exterior of the pot's inner container is clean and dry. Check that the heat sensor in the center of the base interior is clean, dry, and cool. Handle the inner pot with care; scratching or denting the pot may result in unsatisfactory performance.

Note: There are differing opinions on whether rice should be washed before cooking. Proponents argue it removes starch content and ensures non-stick grains. Opponents feel valuable soluble vitamins and minerals are lost. Drier, softer rice is obtained by washing before cooking.

• Measure the rice and water, place them evenly in the pot (refer to the rice cooking table).
• Never place any liquid in the base.
• Place the pot with the rice in the base of the cooker and ensure it is seated correctly.
• Close by placing the lid.
• Plug the cord into a 220-240V outlet. Press the switch, and the red light will illuminate. The cooking switch will not stay pressed unless the pot is placed correctly: this is a safety feature of this rice cooker.
• Wait 20 minutes for the rice to finish cooking, then stir with the spatula.
• Unplug the rice cooker before removing the lid and the pot from the base.
• If the rice needs to be kept warm, leave the rice cooker plugged in and replace the lid after stirring.
• If using unwashed rice, a thin layer of starch may form at the bottom of the pot: this is quite normal and can be mixed with the rice when stirred, as it does not affect flavor or texture.

Rice Cooking Table

Tips:

If other ingredients have been added to the rice, do not leave the keep-warm function on for more than one hour to avoid flavor loss.

Cleaning and Maintenance

After each use, the inner pot, lid, measuring cup, and spatula should be washed with warm, soapy water. Do not use strong detergents, abrasive cleaners, or metal scouring pads. Rinse and dry carefully. If rice is stuck to the bottom of the pot, fill it with warm, soapy water and let it soak for about 10 minutes. Clean the base of the pot with a clean, damp cloth. Dry it well.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only the removable pot for cooking. If water accidentally enters the switch mechanism or spills onto the heating plate, carefully unplug the power cord from the outlet. Let it dry completely before using the pot again. All repairs must be performed by an official technical service center.

This Appliance is for Domestic Use Only

Warranty

The warranty period for our products is 2 years, unless otherwise stipulated by law, from the date of initial purchase or delivery date.

If you have any problems or questions, you can easily access our help pages, troubleshooting tips, FAQs, and user manuals on our service site: https://sav.hkoenig.com.

By entering your device's reference name in the search bar, you can access all available online assistance, designed to best meet your needs. If you still cannot find an answer to your question or problem, click on "Did the answer resolve your problem?" This will take you to the after-sales support request form, which you can fill out to validate your request and get help.

Warranty Conditions

The warranty covers all failures that occur in the context of normal use, in accordance with the uses and specifications of the user manual. This warranty does not apply to packaging or transport problems during product shipment by the owner. It also does not cover normal wear and tear of the product, nor maintenance or replacement of consumable parts.

Warranty Exclusion

• Accessories and wear parts (*).
• Normal maintenance of the appliance.
• All breakdowns resulting from incorrect use (impacts, non-compliance with electrical supply recommendations, poor usage conditions, etc.), insufficient maintenance, or misuse of the appliance, as well as the use of unsuitable accessories.
• External origin damage: fire, water damage, electrical overload, etc.
• Any equipment that has been disassembled, even partially, by unauthorized persons (particularly the user).
• Products whose serial number is missing, damaged, or illegible, which would prevent their identification.
• Products subject to rental, demonstration, or exhibition.

(*) Some parts of your appliance, known as wear parts or consumables, deteriorate over time and with the frequency of use of your appliance. This wear is normal, but can be accentuated by poor usage or maintenance conditions of your appliance. Therefore, these parts are not covered by the warranty.

Accessories supplied with the appliance are also excluded from the warranty. They cannot be exchanged or refunded. However, some accessories can be purchased directly on our website: https://sav.hkoenig.com/.

Environment

ATTENTION: Do not dispose of this product as you do with other household products. A selective collection system for this product is in place by communities; you must inform yourself at your town hall about the places where you can deposit this product. In fact, electrical and electronic products may contain hazardous substances that have detrimental effects on the environment or human health and must be recycled.

[WEEE symbol: Crossed-out wheeled bin] The symbol present here indicates that electrical or electronic equipment must be carefully selected; it represents a wheeled waste bin marked with an X.