Avantco Equipment User Manual

110 Cup (55 Cup Raw) Gas Rice Cooker

CAUTION: HOT SURFACE

Base Models:

• #177GRCB110LP
• #177GRCB110NAT

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Safety Precautions

⚠️ A For safety purposes, please do not store or use this device in the vicinity of gas or other flammable material.

⚠️ If you notice the smell of gas, please contact your gas company immediately.

How to handle gas leak:

If you detect gas leaks, please do not ignite, do not turn on or off any electrical equipment (such as exhaust fans), do not plug in or remove any electrical outlet, and do not use the phone near the cooker.

Use your neighbor's phone, or use a mobile phone outdoors.

⚠️ Please follow the procedure below:

1. Immediately turn off gas intake
2. Open all the doors and windows
3. Immediately contact the gas supplier or the supplier of the cooker (do not use the phone near the cooker)

Type of gas:

⚠️ C

1. This cooker can only use propane gas, or natural gas. Please make sure the type of gas your gas company provides is matching the gas type on the product label.
2. If the type of gas your gas company provides is NOT matching the gas type on the product label, please do not use this cooker.

Fire Prevention:

⚠️ D

1. Do not move the cooker when it is in use.
2. Do not put flammable material piled up near the cooker (such as newspapers, shopping bags, plastic bags, gasoline...ect.)
3. Do not block the steam outlet on the cooker's lid or exhaust outlet.
4. Use a qualified gas pipeline.
5. Please do not use gas pipe made of vinyl or rubber.

⚠️ E When cooker is not in use, make sure gas intake valve is closed.

Other Special Cases:

⚠️ F In case you notice any unusual circumstances (such as gas combustion are different now, strange smell, strange noise, ect.), please remain calm. Immediately turn off gas intake valve, follow "troubleshooting" instructions.

Indoor Air Circulation Note:

⚠️ G When cooker is in use, please open the windows for proper ventilation, or open the ventilation fan for air circulation.

Cooker usage:

⚠️ H This cooker is designed for cooking rice only, please do not use this cooker to cook other foods or use it to boil water.

To avoid scalding or burns:

⚠️ A

1. Please do not touch the cooker during cooking, when finished cooking, please do not touch other parts of the cooker beside the pot handle or lid handle.
2. Do not look directly in the sight window when checking the burner flame.
3. Please do not put your hand or face directly above the steam outlet on the lid or exhaust outlet.

Additional notes:

⚠️ I

• Please use the pot handle to insert or remove the inner pot.
• Please avoid any collision to the heat sensors.
• Please use original factory accessories.
• Any gas, plumbing, and hardwired electrical connections must be completed by a qualified installer.

Please follow the suggested maintenance in the manual, any modification or disassembly of the unit will result in void of factory warranty.

Please use original factory accessories.

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Specifications

Parts List

Diagram showing the parts of the rice cooker: Lid, Water Pan, Inner Pot, Wind Shield, Pressure Regulator.

Safe Usage

• Use the designated gas listed on the rating plate.
• Contact Avantco Equipment for correct usage if gases change.

NOTE: Current national gas types:

1. Liquid Propane Gas (Y)
2. Natural Gas (T)
3. Manufactured Gas (R)

Placement

• Keep away from combustible substances.
• Place in area with good ventilation.
• The side and back clearance must be more than 5.9 in.
• The above clearance must be more than 19.68 in.
• Place on a flat surface.
• Avoid placing in humid location to extend life of the unit.

Diagram showing recommended clearances for the rice cooker. One diagram shows the cooker from the side with a clearance of 'More Than 5.9"' to the side wall and 'More Than 19.685"' above. Another diagram shows the cooker from the front, indicating 'Horizontal Place'.

Installation Instructions

1. The gas supply line must be of adequate size to ensure maximum efficiency of the unit.
2. The installation must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223. 1/NFPA 54 including:
   • a. The appliance and it's individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressure in excess of ½ psig (3.5 kPa).
   • b. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing it's individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressure equal or less than ½ psig (3.5 kPa).
3. Any gas connections must be completed by a qualified installer.
4. Local regulations governing gas appliance installations must be complied.
5. Equipment should be in an area with adequate ventilation.
6. Minimum spacing of 6" to combustible construction is required along back and side walls. Clearance for noncombustible construction are the same as combustible clearances. For use only on noncombustible surfaces.
7. Materials such as wood, compressed paper, and plant fibers that will ignite and burn, must not be exposed near the unit. Local safety codes should be complied with in respect to fire hazard avoidance.
8. Use of the supplied pressure regulator is mandatory. Note that the use of 2 regulators may cause insufficient gas flow. Consult with installer but always comply with above codes.
9. Keep the appliance area free and clear from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
10. Locate the appliance in a well ventilated area. Do not block or cover the opening between the shroud and pot. Do not obstruct flow of combustion and ventilation air.
11. The unit must be installed with adequate clearance for servicing and proper operation.
12. If the unit is connected to a flexible gas line, the installation must be made with a connector that complies with the Standard Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances, ANSIZ21.6, and a Quick Disconnect device that complies with the standard for Quick Disconnect Devices for Use with Gas Fuel ANSIZ21.41, and adequate means must be provided to limit the movement of the appliance without depending on connector and the Quick Disconnect Device or it's associated piping to limit movement of the appliance.
13. Before connecting gas check that gas valve is turned OFF (gas valve handle in the vertical position).

Gas Connector Installation

Before using your gas rice cooker, be sure to install the following one part on the rice cooker:

Diagram showing the gas regulator being attached to the rear connector. Figures 1, 2, and 3 illustrate the connection process, showing the direction of the arrow and the locking mechanism.

1. Fasten the gas regulator into the rear connector. Be sure to follow the direction of the arrow. (Fig.1-2)
2. Double check both the rear connector and the gas regulator to be sure they are locked in place. To prevent air leakage, you can cover this joint with electrical tape, if necessary. (Fig. 3)

Before Use

NOTE: Please use neutral detergent to wash inner pot and lid before use.

GAS CONNECTION

• Connect 0.374 in rubber hose with the external line and fasten tightly. (Refer to below picture)
• Use this hose to prevent loss of pressure and difficult ignition. Inspect the hose regularly and change immediately if it becomes compromised.
• Do not place the hose underneath the cooker.

Diagram illustrating the gas connection. Shows an 'External Line' connected via a 'Rubber Hose' with a 'Clamp'. Another part shows a 'Red Wire' and 'Rubber Hose' with a 'Clamp'.

Notice

• Failure will occur if the water pan, wind shield, and inner pot are placed improperly.
• Confirm the following before using for best performance:

1. Water pan is placed correctly underneath the bottom.

Diagram showing correct placement of the water pan underneath the cooker's bottom. An illustration of incorrect placement is also shown, labeled 'Improper placement would cause unsuccessful ignition or flame-out.' The note 'Reversed placement of the water pan is not allowed.' is also present.

1. Properly place the wind shield, making sure it is aligned correctly.

Diagram showing the wind shield being placed correctly, aligned properly.

Notice (Continued)

• The inner pot is only used for the gas rice cooker and cannot be applied for other appliances. This can lead to breakdown.
• The bottom burner is only for the gas cooker and cannot be applied for other appliances.
• Do not adjust the electrode igniter, (too wide or too narrow of a gap will lead to unsuccessful ignition). Maintain a safe distance when igniting.
• Do not block the electrode ignition with water or rice pulp, this will cause unsuccessful ignition.
• Avoid any impact between expander at the inner pot bottom and other subjects.
• Keep the burner dry.
• To avoid incomplete combustion, do not cover the top of the rice cooker.
• Stay in proximity when the rice cooker is on. This is to avoid gas leakage caused by wind blow-off.
• Clean the water in the inner pot to avoid burning.
• It is normal for the color of the aluminum inner pot to change. This might be due to water quality, insufficient cooking water, consecutive cooking, or remained rice pulp. It is still safe to use.

Instructions

SEQUENCE

1. Put clean rice in the inner pot, ratio 1:1.5 (rice: water).
2. Refer to the scale on the inner pot.

Diagrams showing the inner pot at different stages. The first shows a clean inner pot with rice and water. The second shows the wind shield placed above the switch. The third shows the inner pot nested into the wind shield with the lid on. The fourth shows the lid closed.

1. Place the wind shield above the top of the switch.
2. Nest the inner pot into the wind shield, cover with lid.

NOTE: Wet inner pot bottom will cause bad ignition or blocked burner, resulting in unsuccessful combustion. Clean and dry the bottom of the inner pot.

Ignition and Cooking Instructions

Diagram showing the control panel with labels for 'Ignition Button', 'Warm Button', and 'Cook Button'.

1. Turn gas valve to ON position.
2. Take out the inner pot when first used during lighting.
3. Press down the IGNITION BUTTON until you hear a sound.
4. Check to ensure WARM BUTTON is also at ON position.
5. Press down COOK BUTTON. COOK BUTTON goes up automatically when cooking is finished.
6. The cooker keeps warm after COOK BUTTON resumes OFF position.
7. Pull WARM BUTTON upwards when warming function is not needed.
8. Turn gas valve to OFF position.

Ignition

1. Check to make sure that IGNITION, COOKING, and WARM are OFF before switching on the gas. The inner pot should be taken out when first used. This can help avoid injuries due to improper operation.
2. Slightly press the IGNITION button until you hear a sound, and make sure the WARM button is on. Then release IGNITION and make sure the WARM button is fixed in the engaged position.
3. Put the inner pot in when the WARM button is on. Then press COOK.

Diagrams showing the status of Ignition, Warm, and Cook buttons. 'Ignition (1) Off', 'Warm (1) Off', 'Switch On Cook (2) Off'. Also shows 'Ignition (1)' and 'Cook (2)' engaged.

NOTE:

• Do not put your eyes close to the hole for ignition confirmation, it is dangerous.
• Make sure WARM is engaged before putting the inner pot in.

Instructions (Continued)

Flameout

1. The flame will go out after cooking. COOK will return to starting position. WARM will remain engaged for warming the rice.
2. Do not open the lid after the flame is out. Wait about 15 to 20 minutes to avoid possible injury.

NOTE:

• The recommended time for warming rice is one hour
• Pull the WARM button upwards when warming is not needed.

Air Adjustment

Diagram illustrating air adjustment for effective combustion. It shows three states: 'Insufficient air' (red/weak flame), 'Normal' (blue/strong flame), and 'Excessive air' (floating/short flame with sounds). It also shows an 'auxiliary' control for 'adjusting air' with 'ON' (excessive air) and 'OFF' (less air) positions.

How to Cook

1. Clean the inner pot and lid. If the bottom is black, scrub until clean. This can affect the cooking temperature and may result in uncooked rice.
2. Wash the rice and put it into water 30 minutes prior to cooking for better absorption of the rice and better performance of the rice cooker.
3. The best warming time is one hour; rice will become too dry if warming time exceeds one hour.

Cleaning Method

Cleaning of Water Pan

• Clean with soap and water.

Cleaning of Inner Pot

• Clean the inner pot with water, or use neutral detergent when necessary. Then wipe dry with a cloth. Be careful when using metal cleaner, this will cause scratches on metal surface, especially for the thermostat at the bottom. Carbon deposit should be cleaned, or this will affect the heat transfer.

Cleaning of the Lid

• Clean with soap and water.

Cleaning of Burner

Black burner, orifice or inset net will cause incomplete combustion. In order to have effective combustion, clean the burner regularly. Please use needle to clean the burner hole to make the flame normal.

NOTE: Do not use water to clean the burner.

Maintenance Instructions

1. Clean appliance regularly with recommended cleaning agents.
2. Disconnect from the power supply to appliance before cleaning or servicing.
3. Examine appliance venting system regularly if applicable.

Troubleshooting

1. Use exclusive HVR only.

2. Uneven display will cause early switch-off, watery rice, or burned rice. Soak the rice for 30 minutes for better performance. Wait for 15-20 minutes after the COOK is pulled up to dry moisture in the cooker. Water may vary depending on rice texture.

• e.g. Water may be reduced when cooking soft rice.
• The ratio between hard rice and water is around 1:1.5.
• Place viscous rice in the inner pot.

3. Sieve Plate of 150 X 200 can avoid early flame-out.

Image of a sieve plate with small holes.