RICE COOKER

Comfee

Illustration of a Comfee MB-FS5077 rice cooker.

Instruction Manual

Model: MB-FS5077

⚠️ Please read the manual before operating your kettle. Retain it for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or (state specific part or parts in question) in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return 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 cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Household Use Only.
15. Do Not Immerse In Water.
16. Caution: To Reduce The Risk Of Electric Shock, Cook Only In Removable Container.
17. Intended for countertop use only.
18. WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep appliance and cord away from children. Never drape cord over edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use with an extension cord.
19. This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

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Product Description

Diagram showing the Comfee rice cooker with labels pointing to: Upper Housing, Lid Open, Control Panel, Handle, Outer body, and Power Cord.

Accessories

• Serving Spatula
• Soup Ladle
• Measuring Cup
• Steamer

Instructions for Use

Getting Started

• Wipe dry the exterior of the cooking pot with a cloth and place it in the body. Rotate the pot around for 2-3 times to ensure close attachment between the pot bottom and the heating plate. Press the lid until you hear a click.
• Do not place the cooking pot on other stoves for heating to avoid deformation due to high temperature. Do not replace the cooking pot with other containers and operate on the heating plate.
• Plug in the power supply. Ensure plugs of the body and power source are properly connected.
• Press a function button to select functions as you need, and then press the "Start" button to start operation. Alternatively, press the button of the selected function to directly enter operation mode.

Application of Function Buttons

ON/OFF/START Button

Plug in the power supply. Press the "ON/OFF/START" button to turn on the power. The LED displays "-- --". The "ON/OFF/START" light flashes, indicating the multi-cooker is in "ON" state (Standby mode). Press "ON/OFF/START" again to return to "OFF" state (ECO mode, the panel has no display). Under the "ON" state (standby mode), select the desired function and press "ON/OFF/START" to start the program.

Warm/Cancel Button

1. Under the "ON" state (standby mode), press the "Warm/Cancel" button to start the temperature preservation program.
2. Under the working state: press "Warm/Cancel" button to exit the working state and return to the "ON" state (standby mode).
3. Temperature preservation mode will start when cooking is completed. The timer displays from 0 to 12 hours. The LED displays "-- --" after 12 hours and returns to the "ON" state (standby mode). Food is best to be consumed within 5 hours after cooking, so that flavor and taste does not deteriorate.

Note: Sauté and Yogurt modes do not have a temperature preservation feature.

Menu Button

Under the "ON" state (standby mode), press the "Menu" button to select various functions. The functions cycle as follows: Yogurt-Manual/DIY-Oatmeal-Brown Rice/Quinoa-Steam-Soup/Stew-Pasta-Cake.

Browning/Sauté Button

Under the "ON" state (standby mode), press the "Browning/Sauté" button. The "Browning/Sauté" light flashes on. Press "Start" button to start the "Browning/Sauté" program.

Rice Button

Under the "ON" state (standby mode), press the "Rice" button. The "Rice" light flashes on. Press "Start" button to start the "Rice" program.

Slow Cook Button

Under the "ON" state (standby mode), press the "Slow Cook" button. The "Slow Cook" light flashes on. Press "Start" button to start the "Slow Cook" program. A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk resulting from it being grabbed by children, becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord.

TIMER/TEMP Button

After selecting the function that requires a pre-set cooking time, press the "TIMER/TEMP" button. Both "TIMER/TEMP" and the corresponding function lights flash on. Set the time and press "Start" button. The pre-set time is the cooking completion time.

'+' and '-' Buttons

1. After selecting the required function, use "➕" or "➖" buttons to adjust the pre-set timer to set the cooking completion time.
2. Under the manual function, use the "➕" or "➖" buttons to select the temperature value under the temperature setting state.
3. Adjust the cooking time.

Cooking Functions

Steam

1. Under the standby mode, press the "Menu" button, select "Steam" function. The "Steam" light turns on.
2. Press "➕" or "➖" button to adjust the steaming time. The default timing is 5 minutes. Time can be adjusted between 5 to 30 minutes.
3. Press the "Start" button to start the "Steam" function. "Start" and "Steam" lights stay on, and the digital screen displays the "running circle".
4. When the water is boiled, the digital screen displays the countdown timer.
5. The Steam function automatically enters the temperature preservation function when the program completes.

Pasta

1. Under the standby mode, press the "Menu" button, select "Pasta" function. The "Pasta" light turns on.
2. Press "➕" and "➖" buttons to adjust Pasta cooking time. The default timing is 10 minutes. Time can be adjusted between 10 to 35 minutes.
3. Add water and salt (refer to the proportion table, no more than 5 scales).
4. Press the "Start" button to start the "Pasta" function. "Start" and "Pasta" lights stay on, and the digital screen displays the "running circle".
5. When the water is boiled, the digital screen displays the countdown timer. Open the cover, add the corresponding amount of pasta according to the water level, and start mixing (refer to the proportion table). Stir for 1 to 2 minutes, close the cover, and continue cooking.
6. The Pasta function automatically enters the temperature preservation function when the program completes.

Pasta Proportion Table:

Brown Rice/Quinoa

1. Under the standby mode, press the "Menu" button, select "Brown Rice/Quinoa" function. The "Brown Rice" light turns on.
2. Press the "Start" button to start the "Brown Rice/Quinoa" program. "Start" and "Brown Rice/Quinoa" lights stay on, and the digital screen displays "running circle".
3. The Brown Rice function automatically enters the stew stage after cooking and displays a countdown timer in the digital screen.
4. The Brown Rice function automatically enters the temperature preservation function when the program completes.

Manual/DIY

1. Under the standby mode, press the "Menu" button, select "Manual/DIY" function. The "Manual/DIY" light turns on.
2. Press "➕" or "➖" button to adjust the Manual/DIY program time. The default timing is 1 minute. Time can be adjusted between 1 minute to 4 hours.
3. Press the "TEMP" button. The "TEMP" light stays on. Select cooking temperature. The default temperature is F95 (other options include F95, F105, F120, F140, F160, F175, F195, F210, F230, F250 and F275). When the cooking time is > 2 hours, F250 and F275 are not available. The digital screen displays the selected temperature value.
4. Press "Start" to start the "Manual/DIY" function. The "Start" and "Manual/DIY" lights stay on. The digital screen displays the "running circle" before reaching the specified cooking temperature. After reaching the specified cooking temperature, the screen displays the countdown timer. (Press "TEMP" at this point, the digital screen displays the set cooking temperature and returns to the normal screen after 3 seconds).
5. The Manual function automatically enters the temperature preservation function when the program completes.

Yogurt

1. In a sauce pan, heat milk to 180°F on the stovetop, stirring constantly to prevent scalding.
2. Allow milk to cool to 115°F for approximately 1-2 hours. Add yogurt culture. Stir mixture thoroughly.
3. Pour milk mixture into the inner pot.
4. Ensure the inner pot is clean and dry before placing it into the rice cooker.
5. Under the standby mode, press the "Menu" button, select "Yogurt" function. The "Yogurt" light turns on.
6. Press "➕" or "➖" button to adjust the Yogurt cooking time. The default timing is 8 hours. Time can be adjusted between 6 hours to 12 hours.
7. Press the "Start" button to start the "Yogurt" function. "Start" and "Yogurt" lights stay on, and the digital screen shows the steaming countdown timer.
8. The cooker returns to standby mode when the Yogurt program completes.
9. Once incubation is complete, store the yogurt in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Do not leave it in the rice cooker.

Soup/Stew

1. Under the standby mode, press the "Soup/Stew" button, select "Soup/Stew" function. The "Soup/Stew" light turns on.
2. Press "➕" and "➖" buttons to adjust Soup/Stew cooking time. The default timing is 2 hours. Time can be adjusted between 2 to 4 hours.
3. Press the "Start" button to start the "Soup/Stew" function. "Start" and "Soup/Stew" lights stay on, and the digital screen displays the Soup/Stew countdown timer.
4. The Soup/Stew function automatically enters the temperature preservation function when the program completes.

Oatmeal

1. Under the standby mode, press the "Menu" button, select "Oatmeal" function. The "Oatmeal" light turns on.
2. Press "Start" button to start the "Oatmeal" function. "Start" and "Oatmeal" lights stay on, and the digital screen displays the Oatmeal countdown timer. Oatmeal timing is 40 minutes.
3. The Oatmeal function automatically enters the temperature preservation function when the program completes.

Cake

1. Mix the ingredients for making cake ahead of time, stirring the cake into a paste. The following list can be a reference.
2. Under the standby mode, press the "Menu" button, select "Cake" function. The "Cake" light turns on.
3. Smear some vegetable oil in the inner wall of the inner pot, then pour the mixed cake batter into the pan.
4. Press the "Start" button to start the "Cake" function. "Start" and "Cake" lights stay on, and the digital screen displays "running circle".
5. The Cake function automatically enters the temperature preservation function when the program completes.

Cake Proportion Table:

Browning/Sauté

1. Under the standby mode, press the "Menu" button. The "Browning/Sauté" light turns on.
2. Press the "Start" button to start the "Browning/Sauté" function. The "Start" light stays on and the "Browning/Sauté" light flashes, and the digital screen displays "running circle". The rice cooker cover is in the open state at this point. Add olive oil according to the proportion (refer to the proportion table) and heat for 5 minutes.
3. Once the oil is heated, add Thai fragrant rice and stir-fry until the rice turns golden or yellowish (about 10-13 minutes).
4. Add soup, and then close the cover. The program detects the closed cover, and the "Browning/Sauté" light stays on.
5. The cooker enters the stew stage, and the digital display shows the countdown timer.
6. The cooker returns to standby mode when the Sauté program completes.

Browning/Sauté Proportion Table:

Rice

1. Under the standby mode, press the "Rice" button, select "Rice" function. The "Rice" light turns on.
2. Press the "Start" button to start the "Rice" function. "Start" and "Rice" lights stay on, and the digital screen displays "running circle".
3. The Rice function automatically enters the stew stage after cooking and displays a countdown timer in the digital screen.
4. The Rice function automatically enters the temperature preservation function when the program completes.

Slow Cook

1. Under the standby mode, press the "Slow Cook" button, select "Slow Cook" function. The "Slow Cook" light turns on.
2. Press "➕" or "➖" button to adjust the slow cook program time. The default timing is 2 hours. Time can be adjusted between 2 to 10 hours.
3. Press the "Start" button to start the "Slow Cook" function. "Start" and "Slow Cook" lights stay on, and the digital screen shows the slow cook countdown timer.
4. The Slow Cook function automatically enters the temperature preservation function when the program completes.

Cooking Time Setting Methods

Individual Cooking Time Setting Method

1. Steam Cooking time: Default setting is 5 minutes, adjustable between 5 to 30 minutes. Press "➕" to increase 1 minute, press "➖" to decrease 1 minute.
2. Slow Cook Cooking time: Default setting is 2 hours, adjustable between 2 to 10 hours. Press "➕" to increase 1 hour, press "➖" to decrease 1 hour.
3. Manual Cooking time: Default setting is 1 minute, adjustable between 1 minute to 4 hours. Press "➕" to increase 10 minutes, press "➖" to decrease 10 minutes.
4. Soup/Stew Cooking time: Default setting is 2 hours, adjustable between 2 to 4 hours. Press "➕" to increase 30 minutes, press "➖" to decrease 30 minutes.
5. Pasta Cooking time: Default setting is 10 minutes, adjustable between 10 to 35 minutes. Press "➕" to increase 1 minute, press "➖" to decrease 1 minute. After setting the cooking time, press "Start" button to start the program.
6. Yogurt Cooking time: Default setting is 8 hours, adjustable between 6 to 12 hours. Press "➕" to increase 1 hour, press "➖" to decrease 1 hour.

Timer Per-Set Method (Oatmeal, Brown Rice/Quinoa, Steam, Slow Cook, Soup/Stew, Rice and Pasta)

1. Select the function that requires a pre-set timer. Press the "TIMER/TEMP" button. The "TIMER/TEMP" light turns on and enters the setting state. Press "➕" or "➖" to pre-set the completion time. Press "➕" once to increase 1 hour, press "➖" once to decrease 1 hour. Long press to increase automatically.
2. Press "Start" button to start the pre-set timer function. The screen displays the completion time and starts the countdown.
3. Timer can be pre-set up to 24 hours.
4. Temperature preservation: Applies to Manual/DIY, Oatmeal, Brown Rice/Quinoa, Steam, Soup/Stew, Pasta, Cake, Rice, and Slow Cook. The cooker enters temperature preservation mode once cooking is completed. The temperature preservation time is up to 12 hours; the cooker returns to standby mode after 12 hours. The shorter the preservation time, the better the taste.

Note: Recommended timer pre-setting is no more than 12 hours to avoid food deterioration.

Cleaning and Maintenance

• Wipe the heat preservation cover with a wet cloth and do not wash with water.
• Wipe dry the water in the condensation collector with a dry cloth.
• Clean the multi-cooker with a damp cloth.
• Clean the water on the heating plate (if any) with cloth. Polish any burnt rice on the plate (if any) with a steel scrubber or sandpaper.
• Wipe the water and rice around and below the cooking pot before placing it in.

Cover Plate Cleaning Methods

Open the top cover and remove the cover plate. Pull up to remove. Clean the cover plate. Press here to release.

Disassembly, Cleaning and Assembly of Steam Valve

Note: The valve should be cleaned frequently to ensure smooth venting. Please clean when the appliance cools down to avoid burns.

• Grasp the handle of the steam valve and lift upward.
• Open the valve seat and valve cover in accordance with the direction indicated on the valve seat.
• Figure for opening: Shows the steam valve components.
• Wash with water. Note: Please reattach if the seal ring falls off.
• Align the valve cover with the slot of the valve seat. Close the steam valve in accordance with the instructions. Installation is completed when the "Click" sound is heard.
• Press down to install the steam valve.

Circuit Principle Diagram

Diagram showing the circuit principle of the rice cooker, illustrating the flow of electricity from the 120V~60Hz power input (L, N) through a temperature fuse, heating plate, power board, connecting line, display panel, bottom sensor, and top cover sensor.

Specifications