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1. Make sure the unit is properly assembled with drip tray, outer jacket, rice pot and cover in
their proper positions. The rice should be in the pot prepared by the methods described
on page 8. If the components are not properly seated, the unit cannot operate normally.
2. Open the manual valve to the unit. Position the Jacket Window directly over START and
COOK buttons.
3. Push the left button marked #1
STARTSTART
STARTSTART
START down until you hear a click, then release it. This
is the ignition lever and the pilot should light. The red button marked
WARMWARM
WARMWARM
WARM controls the
pilot and is hidden by the
STARTSTART
STARTSTART
START button when off. Pushing the
STARTSTART
STARTSTART
START button also
depresses the
WARMWARM
WARMWARM
WARM button, exposing it. It will stay down until pushed up to extinguish
the pilot. If the pilot has not lit, repeat as necessary. If pilot fails to light, see
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6. After the pilot has lit, push Main Burner Control Button marked
COOKCOOK
COOKCOOK
COOK to ignite the main
burner and start cooking. The cook cycle will last approximately 22 minutes. When the
cook button jumps up to the off position, allow the rice to remain undisturbed for an
additional 10 minutes to cure. The curing time allows the rice to become fluffy and im-
proves taste.
WARNING:WARNING:
WARNING:WARNING:
WARNING: When igniting the pilot, position the Jacket Window directly over START and
COOK buttons. Do not be too close to the viewing hole when igniting.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SHUT DOWN: SHUT DOWN:
SHUT DOWN: SHUT DOWN:
SHUT DOWN: When removing the pot, make sure to push up the red
WARMWARM
WARMWARM
WARM button until
it clicks and is hidden by the START button. It is then in the “OFF” position. A five
minute complete shutoff period is required before lighting or relighting pilot.
Main Burner Button
Start Button
Start Button
Pilot/Warmer Button (red)
Pilot/Warmer Button (red)
Jacket Window
STARTSTART
STARTSTART
START
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11
1
COOKCOOK
COOKCOOK
COOK
22
22
2
WARMWARM
WARMWARM
WARM
STARTSTART
STARTSTART
START
11
11
1
WARMWARM
WARMWARM
WARM