Panasonic Electronic Rice Cooker / Warmer

Safety Precautions

⚠️ WARNING

Failure to follow these instructions may cause death or serious injury.

• 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 intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: -staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; -farm houses; -by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; -bed and breakfast type environments.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
• Do not spill water or other liquid on the connector such as the instrument plug to avoid electric shock, or fire caused by short circuit.
• Never use this appliance to cook any food that may jam the Steam Vent: Foliaceous food (e.g. laver, Chinese cabbage) or strip food (e.g. kelp) and fragmentary foods (e.g. corn grit), as this may cause accidents or damage to the appliance.
• During operation, never have your face or hands close to the Steam Vent in order to avoid burn.
• Please use an individual earthed power outlet of 10 A rated current, and joint use of the same power outlet with other appliances may cause fire.
• No reconstruction: Any person other than a repair technician is not allowed to dismantle or repair the appliance to avoid fire, electric shock or injury.
• Make sure the voltage indicated on the label of the appliance is the same as your local supply. Never use a damaged power cord.
• Do not do any of the following to avoid fire and electric shock due to damaged power cords: Modifying, forcefully bending, placing near heating elements, bundling, putting heavy objects on top, etc.
• Any dust in the power plug must be cleaned in a timely manner to avoid fire.
• The instrument plug and power plug must be inserted into the socket and power outlet thoroughly to avoid fire, electric shock or short circuit.
• When the power cord or power plug is damaged or the power plug is loosely connected to the power outlet, never use the appliance to avoid fire, electric shock or short circuit.
• Never pull off the power plug with a wet hand to avoid electric shock and injury.
• During operation, do not move or shake the appliance.
• Do not let a child operate the appliance unattended. Put it out of the reach of babies to avoid electric shock, burn and other dangerous accidents.
• Do not place the appliance on a location which is unstable or wet or approaches to fire or heat source, otherwise this may cause damage or accident.
• Never soak or dip the appliance in water.
• Never insert a pin, wire or other object into Intake Vent, Exhaust Vent or gaps on the bottom of the appliance to avoid electric shock.
• Discontinue using the appliance immediately and unplug when abnormality or breaking down occurs to avoid smoking, fire or electric shock. e.g. for abnormality or breaking down: The power plug and the power cord become abnormally hot; The power cord is damaged or power failure happens when the power cord is touched; The main body is deformed or is abnormally hot; Smoke emanates from the main body or a burning odour is detected; The main body is cracked, is loose or rattles.
• Close the Outer Lid slowly and firmly until it clicks to prevent burn or injury by steam leaking or the opening of the Outer Lid.
• Keep the power cord out of the reach of children. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or countertop. Pulling on the power cord may result in the appliance falling from the table or countertop, causing injury.
• Be careful not to trip over or become entangled with the power cord while in use to avoid injury, or the damaged power cord causing fire or electric shock.
• Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these instructions to avoid fire, burn, injury or electric shock. Panasonic will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject to improper use, or failure to comply with these instructions.

❗ CAUTION

Failure to follow these instructions may cause injury or property damage.

• The appliance must match the supplied Inner Pan to avoid overheat or abnormal circumstance.
• During use or immediately after use, do not touch the Inner Pan with hands to avoid burn due to high-temperature.
• Do not use the cord set (for an instrument plug and power plug) that is not specified for use with this appliance also do not transfer it to avoid electric shock, electrical leakage or fire.
• Be sure to hold the power plug or the instrument plug when unplugging the power plug or the instrument plug to avoid electric shock, or fire caused by short circuit.
• Always switch off and unplug the appliance from the power outlet when it is not in use or before removing the Inner Pan to avoid burn, injury, or electric shock or fire caused by short circuit due to the insulation deterioration.
• Unplug and allow the appliance to cool down fully before cleaning and storing it to avoid burn. Do not move the appliance while it is hot.

Notes on Use

• Before the Rice Cooker works, check the Inner Pan and Steam Cap for in place to avoid any malfunction.
• During use, the Rice Cooker may generate tiny sound of "click" or "sizz", which is a normal sound of operation, and do not panic.
• Never have the Rice Cooker to operate again immediately after cooking. Wait at least for 15 minutes so as to have the heating plate cool down.
• Never cook rice with hot water as this may affect the temperature judgment by the thermostat thus degrade cooking effect.
• In operation, never cover the top of the Rice Cooker with a cloth, as this may cause accidents or damage to the Rice Cooker.
• Do not have the Inner Pan to fall off, which may cause deformation.
• Do not hit the Inner Pan with a hard object to avoid deformation.
• Before the Rice Cooker works, be sure to wipe away the water outside the Inner Pan to avoid any fault.
• Before the Rice Cooker works, please remove water drops and rice grains between the Inner Pan and heating plate to avoid any malfunction.
• The coating on the bottom of the Inner Pan may wear off depending on usage frequency, but this does not affect performance.
• Hold the Handle when moving the Rice Cooker.
• Do not use the Rice Cooker outdoors.

Part Names/Accessories

Paper located between the Inner Pan and the Heating Plate should be removed before use.

Appliance Diagram Description:

• Inner Lid: The removable lid covering the inner pot.
• Outer Lid/Body: The main housing of the rice cooker.
• Hook Button: Likely a button to release the lid.
• Control Panel: Located on the front, contains buttons and display.
• Body: The main structure of the appliance.
• Inner Pan: The removable pot where rice is cooked.
• Handle: For carrying the rice cooker.
• Position for installing the Rice Scoop Holder: A designated spot, usually on the side or handle.
• Socket: Where the power cord connects.
• Steam Vent: Outlet for steam during cooking.
• Steam Cap: A component of the inner lid, often removable for cleaning.
• Cord Set: Includes the Instrument Plug and Power Plug.
• Instrument Plug: Connects to the appliance body.
• Power Plug: Connects to the wall outlet. (Note: The shape of the Power Plug may differ from the illustration).

Control Panel Description:

• "Menu Select" button: Used to cycle through cooking menus.
• Display: Shows cooking status, time, etc.
• "Start" indicator: Lights up when cooking begins.
• "Start" button: Initiates the cooking process.
• "Keep Warm" button: Activates or maintains the keep warm function.
• "Keep Warm" indicator: Shows when the keep warm function is active.
• "Timer" button: Used to set a delayed start time.
• "Timer" indicator: Shows when the timer function is set.
• "Cooking Timer" button: Used for setting specific cooking times, especially for certain menus like Porridge.
• "<" and ">" buttons: Used to adjust time settings (decrease/increase).
• "Off" button: Cancels operation or turns off the appliance.

Accessories:

• Rice Scoop (1)
• Ladle (1)
• Rice Scoop Holder (1)
• Measuring Cup (1) (Approx. 180 mL)
• Steaming Basket (1) (Note: Steaming Basket type may differ by model).

Specific model compatibility for accessories is indicated for SR-CX108, SR-CN108, SR-CX188, SR-CP188, SR-CN188.

Cooking Rice

1. Weigh out required rice: A measuring cup of rice is approximately 150 g.
   • Wash rice in another container and ensure it is washed clean.
   • It is better not to wash rice directly inside the Inner Pan to avoid scuffing the Inner Pan.

   Diagram Description: Shows rice being measured and washed in separate containers, and a diagram of the Inner Pan.

2. Add rice and water to the Inner Pan: Fill with water to the corresponding water level mark for the amount of rice being cooked (e.g., for 3 cups of white rice, fill to Mark 3 on the Water Level (White Rice) line). Water quantity can be adjusted according to personal preference.
   • Never exceed the highest Water Level.

   Diagram Description: Shows rice and water being added to the Inner Pan, with water level markings visible. The Inner Pan in the illustration is for the 1.0 L model.

3. Place Inner Pan into Rice Cooker: Wipe the external surface of the Inner Pan with a dry cloth. Place it into the Rice Cooker. Then press down the Outer Lid until a "click" sound is heard.
   • Never heat the Inner Pan on other stoves to avoid deformation caused by high temperatures. Do not use any other container instead of the Inner Pan on the Heating Plate.

   Diagram Description: Shows wiping the Inner Pan, placing it in the cooker, and closing the lid.

4. Connect the plugs: Connect the Instrument Plug to the appliance body first, then connect the Power Plug to the wall outlet.
   • Make sure that both plugs are firmly connected.

   Diagram Description: Shows connecting the instrument plug to the cooker and the power plug to the wall socket.

5. Press the "Start" button: This enters the working process for the selected menu. The "Start" indicator lights up.
   • By default, "White Regular" is selected. Refer to page 11 for changing menus.
   • Refer to page 11 for using the timer.
   • When entering the stewing rice state, the display shows the remaining stewing time in countdown.
   • The stewing time is automatically set to 5 min or 10 min based on the computer program's judgment of rice and water quantity.

   Diagram Description: Shows the control panel with the "Start" button highlighted and the "Start" indicator lit.

6. Keep Warm function: After cooking is complete, the appliance automatically switches to the keep warm function.
   • To prevent rice from sticking and maintain taste, it is best to loosen the rice immediately after cooking.
   • Please use the attached Rice Scoop to fill rice instead of a metal spoon, which may scratch the Inner Pan.

   Diagram Description: Shows the "Keep Warm" indicator lit.

7. After use: Press the "Off" button to enter standby mode, then unplug the Rice Cooker.

   Diagram Description: Shows pressing the "Off" button.

Periods of cooking rice for various functions (for reference only):

Note: The cooking time may vary with different voltage, water quantity, rice quantity, water temperature, and rice quality.

Using the Settings Correctly

The following table outlines the available menus and their associated settings:

*1: With "▁", the Rice Cooker will switch automatically to the keep warm function, but it is not recommended. Do not use the keep warm function for more than 12 hours. A keep warm time of up to 23 hours is displayed in 1 hour units (“0” is displayed for times of less than 1 hour). The keep warm function will continue for more than 24 hours.

*2: Timer Setting is not available for menus marked with "—".

*3: One cup of quinoa requires two cups of water. Quinoa can only be cooked one cup at a time. Use the supplied Measuring Cup.

*4: The total amount of ingredients and water shall not exceed the maximum water level for "White Rice".

*5: The maximum allowable weight (total weight of the ingredients) is 500 g.

*6: Use the supplied Measuring Cup and fill with 3 cups of water for 1.0 L model, 4 cups of water for 1.8 L model.

Using Different Settings

1. Select a menu: Press the "Menu Select" button to select a menu. The menu with the indicator on is selected.
   • When selecting "Porridge", "Soup/Slow Cook", "Cake/Bread" or "Steam", set the cooking timer.
   • Press the "<" or ">" button to set the desired cooking time.

Menu Settings Table:

*Countdown of the steam setting time begins when the Rice Cooker starts releasing steam.

2. Press the "Start" button:
   • Once the rice is cooked, the program switches to the keep warm function automatically.
   • Using the keep warm function is not recommended for "Quinoa", "Brown", "Multi Grain", "Sticky", "Porridge", "Clay Pot", "Soup/Slow Cook", "Cake/Bread" or "Steam". Please press the "Off" button to turn off the keep warm function.

Timer

1. Press the "Menu Select" button to select a menu:
   • When "Porridge" is selected, set the cooking time.
2. Press the "Timer" button to set preset mode.
3. Press the "<" or ">" button to adjust the desired time:
   • Timer can be set in 10 minute units between the start of timer setting to 24 h 00 min.
   • Preset time is the working completing time.
   • The "Timer" button also works the same as the ">" button in preset mode.
4. Press the "Start" button to start presetting mode:
   • When the preset mode is started, the indicator of a menu and the "Timer" indicator turn on.
   • When the Rice Cooker starts cooking, the "Timer" indicator turns off and the "Start" indicator turns on.

Cleaning

Unplug before cleaning and ensure that body has cooled down.

Inner Lid: Wash with a mild washing-up liquid.

Inner Pan: Wash with a mild washing-up liquid.

Outer Lid/Body: Wipe with a well-wrung cloth.

Upper Frame: Wipe with a well-wrung cloth. Do not pour water directly on the Upper Frame. Rice grains can be removed with a toothpick.

Pan Sensor/Heating Plate: Wipe with a well-wrung cloth. If an object has become stuck to the Pan Sensor/Heating Plate, slightly polish it off using fine sandpaper (of about #600) or steel wool.

Steam Cap*: *Steam Cap is different according to the model of Rice Cooker. Remove and rinse. Please wash it after every use.

• Notes: Do not remove the Packing. If the Packing came off, please reattach it.

Removing Steam Cap: Pull up to remove.

Diagram Description: Shows how to remove the Steam Cap by pulling it upwards.

Attaching Steam Cap:

1. Open it. Diagram Description: Shows opening the Steam Cap.
2. Open while pressing the button. Turn it in the direction of the arrow and pull it. Diagram Description: Shows opening the Steam Cap by pressing a button and pulling.
3. Close it. Insert the shaft and close firmly until it clicks. Fold and press it firmly. When a clear sound is heard, it indicates completion of assembly. Diagram Description: Shows reassembling the Steam Cap by inserting the shaft and closing it until it clicks.
4. Attach on the Outer Lid.

Inner Lid Cleaning: Remove and wash with a mild washing-up liquid.

Removing Inner Lid: Hold the two tabs, then pull them towards you.

Attaching Inner Lid:

1. Insert the protruding part into the latch on the Outer Lid in a tilted way.
2. Press the tabs (both sides) inwards the Outer Lid side until the click sound is heard. Push this groove into the Inner Lid.

Notes: Do not remove the Packing. If the Packing came off, please reattach it.

Diagram Description: Shows the Inner Lid with tabs and a protruding part, and how to attach it by aligning and pressing until it clicks.

Accessories Cleaning: Wash with a mild washing-up liquid.

• Rice Scoop
• Ladle
• Rice Scoop Holder
• Measuring Cup
• Steaming Basket* (*Steaming Basket is different according to the model of Rice Cooker).

Troubleshooting

When you found the cooking is in any abnormal conditions, please check the root cause of the failure.

Rice Cooking

Diagram Description: The tables below use dots (●) to indicate a symptom or probable cause.

Please send to an authorised service centre for repair if the unit is found to be defective after the inspection carried out on the table above.

Cake / Bread Baking

Please send to an authorised service centre for repair if the unit is found to be defective after the inspection carried out on the table above.

Others

Please send to an authorised service centre for repair if the unit is found to be defective after the inspection carried out on the table above.

Error Indications

Specifications

Malaysia

Singapore (Domestic)

Singapore (Re-export)

Australia / New Zealand