Panasonic Rice Cooker Sr Ga721 Operating Instructions

							Model No. /  / N° de modèle / N° de modelo  SR-GA721
USA
Operating Instructions
Electric Rice Cooker   for commercial use
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS .................................................. 2
Safety Precautions .............................................................. 3-4
Usage Precautions ................................................................. 5
How to Cook Rice ................................................................... 5
Parts Identification ................................................................. 6
How to use the rice cooker .................................................... 7
Tips .......................................................................................... 7
Cleaning and Maintenance .................................................... 8
Troubleshooting ..................................................................... 9
Specifications ......................................................................... 9
Memo ..................................................................................... 10
Customer Service Directory ................................................ 38
Thank you very much for purchasing Panasonic Product.
Please read the IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS on page 2, 
Safety Precautions on page 3-4 and Usage Precautions on 
page 5 before use.  
Please carefully read these instructions before use, and keep 
these instructions for future use.
Contenidos
MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES ....................... 29
Precauciones de seguridad ............................................ 30-31
Precauciones de uso ........................................................... 32
Cómo cocinar........................................................................ 32
Identificación de partes ....................................................... 33
Cómo usar la arrocera ......................................................... 34
Consejos ............................................................................... 34
Limpieza y mantenimiento................................................... 35
Resolución de problemas .................................................... 36
Especificaciones .................................................................. 36
Nota ........................................................................................ 37
Muchas gracias por comprar producto Panasonic.
Por favor lea las MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTES 
en la página 29, Precauciones de seguridad en la página 30-31 
y Precauciones de uso en la página 32 antes de utilizar.  
Por favor lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar, y guárdelas 
para utilizarlas en el futuro.
Table des matières
PRÉCAUTIONS À PRENDRE ............................................... 20
Précautions de sécurité .................................................. 21-22
Précautions d’utilisation ...................................................... 23
Comment effectuer la cuisson ............................................ 23
Identification des pièces ...................................................... 24
Comment utiliser le cuiseur de riz ...................................... 25
Astuces ................................................................................. 25
Nettoyage et entretien .......................................................... 26
Guide de dépannage ............................................................ 27
Spécifications ....................................................................... 27
Note ........................................................................................ 28
Merci beaucoup d’avoir acheté produit Panasonic.
Prière de lire attentivement les paragraphes Consignes 
de PRÉCAUTIONS À PRENDRE en page 20, Veuillez lire 
les Précautions de sécurité en page 21-22 ainsi que les 
Précautions d’utilisation en page 23 avant utilisation.  
Veuillez lire attentivement ces instructions avant utilisation et 
les conserver pour une utilisation ultérieure.
Manuel d’utilisation
Cuiseur de riz électrique   à usage professionnel
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
Arrocera eléctrica   de uso comercial
Contents
 
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1.  Read all instructions.
2.  Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3.  To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or (state speci c part 
or parts in question) in water or other liquid.
4.  Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5.  Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting 
on or taking off parts.
6.  Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance 
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
  Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or 
adjustment.
7.  The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer 
may cause injuries.
8.  Do not use outdoors (this item may be omitted if the product is speci cally intended 
for outdoor use).
9.  Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other 
hot liquids.
12. Always attach plug to appliance  rst, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, 
turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
 This product is intended for commercial use.
a.  A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to 
reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
b.  Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be 
used if care is exercised in their use.
c.  If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,
  (1)  The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least 
as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, and
  (2)  The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or 
tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be grounding-type 
3-wire cord.
CAUTION :
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This sign means prohibited action.
This sign means required action.
Warning :This sign means [It may result in severe injuries 
or death].
Caution :This sign means [It may result in injuries or 
malfunction].
This instruction manual provides operating instructions and cautions for appropriate 
use.
Warning and Caution for important safeguards
Safety Precautions
The samples of symbols used in this manual are described below. 
Plug in the AC cord to the
outlet  rmly.
(Not doing so can result 
in an electrical shock or 
 re due to generation 
of heat.)
Do not use a damaged plug
or outlet.
Warning
Do not plug or unplug the
rice cooker with wet hands.
(Doing so can result in 
an electrical shock.)
Do not use wet hands.
Do not place your hands or 
face over or near the steam 
vent.
(Exposure to steam can cause personal 
injury.)
Do not touch
Do not damage the AC cord 
or plug.
Do not disassemble,
expose to heat or  re,
twist, pull, place heavy
objects on or tie the AC
cord in a bundle.
(A damaged cord or plug can lead 
to electrical shock or  re.)
If the AC cord or plug is damaged,
consult your nearest retailer or 
service center for repair.
Do not insert metal objects
such as pins or needles,
or any other objects in the
exhaust outlets, or in any
other portion of the unit.
Particularly, do not insert 
clips, wire or any metal 
objects into the unit.
(Doing so can lead to 
an electrical shock or 
malfunction.) Prohibited
Make sure the voltage 
supplying the unit is the 
same as your local supply.
(Avoid using a multiple 
socket extension cord as 
this may cause a short 
circuit or  re.)
Do not use a damaged cord.
(As it may cause a short 
circuit or  re.)
Prohibited
Do not allow the plug to get 
dusty.
(Dust accumulation 
can lead to  re or a 
malfunction.)
Unplug and wipe with a clean 
cloth.
Prohibited
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 trained person responsible for their safety.
Children should not be allowed to be in the area around the 
unit while it is in operation. 
(It may result 
in injuries.)Prohibited
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To prevent personal injury,
close supervision is 
necessary when the 
appliance is used near 
children, or persons 
handicapped in any 
manner.
(It may result in
burning injuries.)
Do not immerse the
appliance in water or other
liquids.
(Doing so can result in
personal injury.)
If water leaks inside
the appliance, 
consult your nearest 
retailer or service 
center.
Do not attempt to 
disassemble or repair the
unit yourself.
(Doing so can result to
electrical shock.)
Submit the 
appliance to
your dealer or the
manufacturer.
Do not disassemble.
Do not operate the appliance
near water, near a heat source,
or expose to high humidity.
(Doing so can lead to an electrical shock or  re.)
Caution
Do not substitute the inner
pan with other containers.
(It may overheat causing 
personal injury or cause 
the appliance not to 
perform correctly.)
To prevent electric shock, 
be sure to grasp the plug 
itself when disconnecting 
it; never unplug by pulling 
the AC cord.
(Firmly grasp the 
appliance while 
unplugging it.)
(It may result in electrical 
shock or electrocution.)
Do not place the appliance near a wall
or furniture.
Do not touch
Avoid sun re ection off the lid as this light 
can damage wall decorations or furniture.
(Sunlight re ection 
may cause a  re)
Prohibited
(Pulling the cord may 
cause it to become 
damaged, leading to an 
electrical shock.)
Unplug
The appliance becomes hot when in use,
especially the lid and inner pan. 
This is normal.
Allow to cool before
touching them.
Do not 
touch 
the lid 
and inner 
pan.
(The steam may cause color changes or 
deformation of any nearby objects.)
Prohibited
Do not place the appliance on an unstable 
surface.
(It may overturn causing personal injury or
resulting in a  re.)
Allow the inner pan to cool before handling.
(Handling a hot pan can lead to personal 
injury.)
Prohibited
Prohibited
Unplug the appliance when
not in use. Be sure to grasp
the AC plug; not the cord.
ProhibitedDoing so can lead to personal injury.
Warning
w  Do not use damaged inner pan 
with the rice cooker. Please 
contact authorized service agent 
for replacement.
Safety Precautions
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Usage Precautions
How to Cook Rice
Avoiding damage to the appliance.
Avoiding damage to the inner pan.
Do not cover the lid with a cloth.
The lid handle may become deformed, and result in 
malfunction.
Do not place the appliance in direct sunlight.
Do not substitute the inner pan with other container.
Always keep the outside bottom of the inner pan and 
the heating plate clean and dry. 
Otherwise, it may result in malfunction of the unit.
Foreign matter
Heating plate
Sensor
Do not leave the rice scoop or any other 
objects inside the inner pan.
The inner pan should be cleaned immediately 
after cooking.
Do not use the inner pan as mixing utility.
Do not use metal utensils that can scratch or 
crack the inner pan.Do not tap or rub the inner surface of the 
inner pan. Clean only with a soft cloth or 
soft scouring pad.
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Not brokenUse the measuring cup 
provided (Approx. 1.0 L).Rinse the rice in a separate 
bowl until the water becomes 
relatively clear.
Do not rinse the rice in the 
provided inner pan.
Wash and rinse the rice with 
potable water or liquid.
Add water or liquid in the 
proper amount.
When hot water is used to 
cook rice, it may result in 
discoloring and sogginess.When the water or liquid is 
completely evaporated, the 
rice is cooked.
Stir it gently to allow the 
moisture to swell the grains for 
the best tasting rice. Select good rice Measure riceRinse the rice, stir with 
hand
Adjust water level Stir Cooked rice
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Parts Identi cation
Accessories
Measuring cup (1 PC.)
(Approx. 1.0 L)
If the supply cord is damaged, it must 
be replaced by the manufacturer, its 
service agent or similarly quali ed 
persons in order to avoid a hazard. Before using, remove the sheet of 
paper placed between the heating 
plate and inner pan.
AC cord Handle
Switch Body Lid
Lid handle
Inner pan
“Cooking” lamp
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How to use the rice cooker
Measure rice with provided measuring 
cup. One cup of uncooked rice makes 
approximately 3 cups of cooked rice.
Measuring cupRice
Bowl
Rinse rice repeatedly, and separate 
bowl until water becomes relatively 
clear.
Pour the rinsed rice in the inner pan 
and add water according to the table 
or follow your rice package directions 
(example : Brown rice will require more 
water).
Wipe the outer surface and bottom of 
the inner pan before use. If it is wet, 
it may cause a noise while cooking. It 
may also damage the unit.
Put the inner pan into the rice cooker 
body. Make sure that the inner pan is 
directly in contact with the heating plate 
by turning it slightly to 
right and left until it 
sits securely.
“Properly place lid on 
inner pan”.
Firmly insert the plug into the socket.
After rice is done, leave the lid on the 
unit for 15 minutes to keep the rice 
warm as well as appetizing.
Unplug after use.
Tips
Proportion indicated by level 
line inside the inner panProportion indicated by 
the measuring cup*
e.g. :  For 5 cups of rice, add 
water until it reaches 
level “5”.
LEVEL 
INDICATOR
MAXIMUM LEVEL
Do not cook with 
more than this 
level of water
Rice amount 
(CUP)Water 
(CUP)
7 8 - 8
3
4
6 7 - 71
2
5 6 - 61
4
4 5 - 51
4
3 4 - 41
4
*Use only the provided measuring cup.
Press the switch, the “Cooking” 
indicator light up. When 
rice is done, the switch 
changes automatically 
to the off position. 
For consistent rice.
This Panasonic Electric Rice Cooker will cook rice thoroughly as desired.
  The taste of rice will depend on the type and quality of rice and the period of soaking.
  Adjust water quantity according to your taste.
Boiled water may over ow while cooking.
  Adding excess water or placing the cooker at an angle may cause over owing.
  To avoid spillages, please add water according to volume indicated with provided 
measuring cup.
  (See above on “How to use the rice cooker”)
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Cleaning and Maintenance
Unplug before cleaning. Check for dirt on the plug and 
the cord and if so, clean immediately. Do not wipe or 
clean the cooker with benzine or thinner.
Body / Lid
Clean body and lid with 
an approved non abrasive 
detergent and sanitizer. Do not 
immerse the cooker in water.
Inner pan
Clean the inner pan with 
an approved non abrasive 
detergent and sanitizer. Do not 
use course scouring pads or 
steel wool to clean.
Heating plate
If any rice or food debris sticks on the bottom of the inner pan or heating plate, remove them 
immediately. This debris may cause a malfunction and damage.
Accessories
Measuring cup
Wash with an approved non abrasive detergent and sanitizer.
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Troubleshooting
DescriptionRice is hard Rice is half cooked
Rice is too soft
Water over owing Rice on the
bottom is scorched No electrical power Unusual noise
Possible causes
Improper proportion of rice and waterlllllNo electrical power.
Unplug and check the circuit breaker.
If there is no problem at the breaker, take the 
rice cooker to the nearest service center. Noise occurs if there is some water between the 
inner pan and heating plate. This may cause 
damage to the heating plate.
Is the rice rinsed adequately?ll
Scratches on the inner panll l
Rice cooked with oilll l
Has the rice been well  uffed after cooking?lll
Food debris stuck between the inner pan and heating platelll l
Inner pan washed but not cleanl
Unplug or switch offl
Speci cations
Model No. SR-GA721
Power supply208V ~ 60Hz
Power consumed2235W
Capacity3 - 7.2 liter (3 - 7 cups dry rice)
Net weight (approx.)24.9 lbs (11.3 k
g)
AccessoriesMeasuring cup
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