Bonsai Bento Rice Cooker

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the Yum Asia Bento Rice Cooker, model YUM-BN02, named 'Bonsai'. Yum Asia's expertise in rice cookers has led to the development of this high-quality, functional, and stylish appliance, designed with a passion for perfect rice.

Your new appliance is backed by a comprehensive warranty. For details, visit www.yumasia.co.uk/warranty. Keep these instructions with your receipt and packaging. The latest version can be viewed or downloaded at www.yumasia.co.uk.

For any questions or cooking advice, please contact Yum Asia at info@yumasia.co.uk.

ATTENTION! Please read these instructions carefully before use for important safety information and recommendations on proper use and maintenance.

1. Important Safeguards

These warnings and cautions are intended to prevent property damage or personal injury.

• Do not modify this rice cooker. Only a qualified technician should disassemble or repair it.
• Do not touch the steam vent or outer body during use, as this may cause scalding or burns. Exercise special care with children.
• Do not immerse the rice cooker in water or splash it with water, as this may cause short circuits or electric shocks.
• Do not allow children to use the rice cooker unsupervised. Keep it out of reach of very young children, as they are at risk of burns, electric shocks, or injury.
• Do not open the lid or move the rice cooker during the cooking cycle, as the steam is very hot and may cause burns.
• Do not touch hot surfaces during or immediately after use. Be careful of steam when opening the lid and avoid touching the inner containers while stirring. Touching hot surfaces with metal parts may cause burns.

2. Appliance Description

2.1 Appliance Design

Your Bonsai rice cooker is supplied with:

• Lid
• Food container (divided into two sections)
• Egg/steam tray
• Rice container
• Base
• Cutlery set
• 2 x Container Lids
• 100ml measuring cup

3. Appliance Operation

3.1 How to Cook Rice (from Raw)

1. Pour water into the base of the unit using the supplied 100ml measuring cup. Use 1 cup of water for 1 cup of rice, or 2 cups of water for 2 cups of rice.
2. Add rice and water to the rice container. Use the 100ml measuring cup for both rice and water.
3. Place the rice container into the base of the unit.
4. Attach the lid using the side clasps and press the button to start cooking.

Maximum Capacity:

• WHITE rice: 2 cups (100ml measuring cup = 1 cup)
• BROWN rice: 1 cup (100ml measuring cup = 1 cup)

Do not exceed these amounts.

3.2 How to Cook Rice and Other Food (from Raw)

1. Follow steps 1-3 from section 3.1 for adding water and rice.
2. Place the steam tray on top of the rice container, and then place the food container on top of the steam tray.
3. Attach the lid using the side clasps and press the button to start cooking.

The Bonsai can be used to cook both rice and food from raw simultaneously. Do not exceed the previously stated amounts for cooking rice.

3.3 How to Cook Rice and Eggs (from Raw)

1. Follow steps 1-3 from section 3.1 for adding water and rice.
2. Add eggs to the egg tray, and place the tray on top of the rice container.
3. Attach the lid using the side clasps and press the button to start cooking.

The Bonsai can cook rice and steam/boil eggs simultaneously. Eggs can also be cooked alone by adding 100ml of water to the base and placing the eggs on the tray.

3.4 How to Reheat Rice and Food

1. Pour 1 cup of water into the base of the unit using the supplied 100ml measuring cup.
2. Add 10ml of water to the cooked rice and stir to prevent drying during reheating.
3. Place the rice container into the base of the unit.
4. Place the steam tray on top of the rice container, and then place the food container on top of the steam tray.
5. Attach the lid using the side clasps and press the button to start cooking.

The Bonsai can reheat both rice and food simultaneously. Ensure food is piping hot before eating.

3.5 Guide to Steaming

You can steam food while cooking rice or use the Bonsai as a stand-alone steamer.

Ingredients and Tips for Steaming:

For steaming vegetables, meat, or fish, place them in the food container. For meat, fish, or seafood, it is recommended to add a piece of baking parchment to prevent sticking.

To use as a stand-alone steamer, add 1 cup of water to the base of the unit.

4. Recipe Ideas

Steamed chicken/fish/vegetables

Cook plain chicken, fish, tofu, or vegetables from raw in the Bonsai. Experiment with seasonings like peri peri, Cajun, Moroccan, or furikake.

Add delicious sauces

Enhance your dishes with sauces like Teriyaki, garlic soy, or ginger chili.

Steamed rice with veg

This is an 'all-in-one' dish cooked in the bottom rice container. Follow the steps in Section 3.1, adding small cubes of vegetables, meat/tofu, and seasoning with the rice and water. The result is a healthy and delicious steamed fried rice.

Have leftovers? No problem!

The Bonsai can reheat leftovers. For example, reheat chili con carne, jalfrezi, tikka, or Thai basil chicken dishes. Add food to the top and bottom containers as directed in Section 3.4.

For more culinary inspiration, visit the foodie blog at www.greedypanda.co.uk.

5. Cleaning and Maintenance

• Always remove any remaining food and clean immediately after use.
• Do not use metal brushes, scrubbers, or harsh chemicals/solvents.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water. Clean the outer case with a damp sponge or soft cloth.
• The rice and food containers are dishwasher safe.
• To descale the base, dilute citric acid-based cleaner with 200ml of water, pour into the base, place the lid on, and press the button.

6. Replacement Parts

For spare parts, contact Yum Asia via their website www.yumasia.co.uk or email info@yumasia.co.uk.

Spare parts available for Bonsai YUM-BN02:

7. Specifications

8. Certification and Warranty

This appliance comes with a comprehensive warranty. For more details, visit www.yumasia.co.uk/warranty. The Bonsai bento rice cooker is designed for DOMESTIC USE ONLY. Use in a commercial setting will invalidate the warranty.

If you encounter a problem with your appliance, please email info@yumasia.co.uk with your order details, a description, and photos of the problem.

Compliance and Disposal

Your appliance is designed and manufactured with high-quality, recyclable materials. The symbol ♻️ indicates that electrical and electronic equipment should be disposed of separately from household waste at its end of life. Please use your local community waste/recycling center.

This appliance complies with the Restriction Of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive.

This appliance is certified for compliance for distribution and use in the UK and EEA.

IMPORTANT! Power Cord Wiring:

• Green and yellow wire = Earth (Earth Brown or Red)
• Blue or Black wire = Neutral
• Brown or Red wire = Live

Connect the Earth wire (green and yellow) to the terminal marked 'E', the earth symbol, or colored green and yellow. Connect the Neutral wire to the terminal marked 'N' or colored black. Connect the Live wire to the terminal marked 'L' or colored red. The appliance must be protected by a 13A fuse if a 13A (BS1363) plug is used.

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