TAYAMA R 10-Cup Rice Cooker and Food Steamer Instruction Manual Model:MB-YC50D
Congratulations on your purchase of the Rice Cooker & Food Steamer. It will surely become one of the most useful and versatile appliances in your modern kitchen. Rice Cooker can automatically control heating power with the capability of multiple functions, such as cooking rice, quick cook, making porridge and soup, heating cold rice and cooking small portions of rice. This rice cooker is easy to operate and will yield perfect results during every use.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following: Basic safety precautions should always be followed when using electrical appliances, including the following: 1. Important: Read all instructions carefully before first use. 2. Make sure the appliance is unplugged when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. 3.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTION 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. 2. Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. 3. If a longer extension cord is used: a. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. b.
PARTS IDENTIFICATION 1 2 4 1. Release Button 2. Cover 3. Base 4. Water Case 5. Outer Body 6.
CONTROL PANEL & OPERATION “Reduce Timing” Key “Increase Time” Key “White Rice” Indicator Light “1 Hour Porridge/Soup” Indicator Light “Brown Rice” Indicator Light “2 Hour Slow Cook” Indicator Light “Sushi Rice” Indicator Light “Steam/Cook” Indicator Light Time Display “Start” Key “Warm/Off” Key “Menu” Key “Delay Timer” Key Menu Key: • Press the “Function Selection” keys to select one of the six functions: Steam/Cook White Rice 2 Hour Slow Cook Brown Rice 1Hour Porridge/Soup Sushi Rice Warm/
HOW TO USE Before First Use: 1. Read all instructions and important safeguards. 2. Remove all packaging materials and make sure items are received in good condition. 3. Tear up all plastic bags, as they can pose a risk to children. 4. Wash accessories in warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 5. Remove inner pot from rice cooker and clean with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly before returning to cooker. 6. Wipe body clean with a damp cloth. • Do not use abrasive cleaners or scouring pads.
HOW TO USE & HELPFUL TIPS To Keep Warm: 1. To reheat cooked rice, add rice to the inner pot, plug in power cord, and select the “Warm/Off” function. 2. To keep rice warm after cooking, allow rice to sit in the rice cooker after process is complete and the rice cooker will automatically switch to “Warm/Off” function. Water Holder: 1. Pull water holder toward you until you hear a click. 2. Slowly remove water holder by pulling upward. 3. Empty and wash water holder, then dry thoroughly. 4.
COOKING GUIDE Rice/Water Measurement Chart: UNCOOKED RICE WATERLINE INSIDE POT APPROX COOKED RICE YIELD 2 Cups WATER WITH MEASURING CUP 2-1/2 Cups Line 2 4 Cups 3 Cups 3-1/2 Cups Line 3 6 Cups 4 Cups 4-1/2 Cups Line 4 8 Cups 5 Cups 5-1/2 Cups Line 5 10 Cups 6 Cups 6-1/2 Cups Line 6 12 Cups 7 Cups 7-1/2 Cups Line 7 14 Cups 8 Cups 8-1/2 Cups Line 8 16 Cups 9 Cups 9-1/2 Cups Line 9 18 Cups 10 Cups 10-1/2 Cups Line 10 20 Cups NOTE: • When cooking brown or wild rice, add a
COOKING GUIDE Steaming Chart: VEGETABLE Asparagus Broccoli Cabbage Carrots Cauliflower Corn Eggplant Green Beans Peas Spinach Squash Zucchini AMOUNT OF WATER 1/2 Cup 1/4 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1 Cup 1-1/4 Cup 1 Cup 1/2 Cup 1/2 Cup 1/2 Cup 1/2 Cup HELPFUL HINTS: STEAMING TIME 20 Miinutes 15 Minutes 25 Miinutes 25 Miinutes 25 Miinutes 25 Miinutes 30 Miinutes 25 Miinutes 20 Miinutes 20 Miinutes 20 Miinutes 20 Miinutes 1.
STEAM VALVE The steam valve should be washed frequently To Disassemble Steam Valve: 1. Rotate the steam valve back and forth while pulling up (Fig. 1). 2. If first method is difficult, gently push the steam valve from underneath (Fig. 2). 3. To open, rotate clockwise, following the arrowhead, and pull forward (Fig. 3). Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 To Install Steam Valve: 1. Twist cap back on by matching up the triangle marks on the cover of the steam valve (Fig. 4). 2. Rotate it until you hear a click. 3.
HOW TO CLEAN Always unplug unit and allow to completely cool before cleaning. 1. Remove the inner cooking pot. Wash it in warm, soapy water using a sponge or dishcloth. 2. Rinse and dry thoroughly. 3. Repeat process with steam rack, and other provided accessories. 4. Wipe the body of the rice cooker clean with a damp cloth. • Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners. • This appliance is NOT dishwasher safe. Inner pot is NOT dishwasher safe.
ABOUT RICE Rice is a valuable source of lowfat, complex carbohydrates and is abundant in thiamin, niacin and iron. It is an essential ingredient for a healthy diet. There are many different varieties of rice available in the market. Your Tayama Rice Cooker can cook any type, perfectly, every time. Below are the commonly available varieties of rice and their characteristics: Long Grain Rice: Typically, this rice is not starchy and has loose, individual grains after cooking.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Indicator light is not bright and/or electric tray is not warm. Electric tray is hot. Possible Causes • Power supply is not connected to circuit. • Power wiring board is damaged. • Circuit connection broke down. • Master circuit board is damaged. Solutions 1. Inspect the switch, plug and socket to ensure that they are all properly connected and on. 2. Send to designated service technician. Indicator light is • Temperature controller has malfunctioned.
