Panasonic Rice Cooker Warmer Sr 2363z Operating Instructions

							Model No. /  / N° de modèle / N° de modelo /   / Kieåu soá  SR-2363Z USA
Operating Instructions
Electronic Rice Cooker/Warmer   for commercial use
Contents
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS ........................... 2
Safety Precautions .......................................3-4
Usage Precautions .......................................... 5
Parts Identi cation .......................................... 6
How to Cook Rice .........................................7-8
To Keep Cooked Rice Warm 
and Tasty .......................................................... 8
How to Clean .................................................... 9
Troubleshooting ............................................ 10
Speci cations ................................................ 10
Memo .............................................................. 11
Customer Service Directory ......................... 62
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 .. 32
Precauciones de seguridad ..................... 33-34
Precauciones de uso .................................... 35
Identi cación de partes ................................ 36
Cómo cocinar............................................ 37-38
Para mantener el arroz cocinado 
caliente y sabroso ......................................... 38
Cómo limpiarla............................................... 39
Resolución de problemas ............................. 40
Especi caciones ........................................... 40
Nota ................................................................. 41
Muchas gracias por comprar producto 
Panasonic.
Por favor lea las MEDIDAS DE SEGURIDAD 
IMPORTANTES en la página 32, Precauciones 
de seguridad en la página 33-34 y Precauciones 
de uso en la página 35 antes de utilizar. 
Por favor lea estas instrucciones antes de
utilizar, y guárdelas para utilizarlas en el futuro.
Table des matières
PRÉCAUTIONS À PRENDRE ........................ 22
Précautions de sécurité ...........................23-24
Précautions d’utilisation ............................... 25
Identi cation des pièces ............................... 26
Comment effectuer la cuisson ................27-28
Pour conserver la chaleur et le 
goût du riz ...................................................... 28
Comment nettoyer ......................................... 29
Guide de dépannage ..................................... 30
Spéci cations ................................................ 30
Note ................................................................. 31
Merci beaucoup d’avoir acheté produit 
Panasonic.
Prière de lire attentivement les paragraphes 
Consignes de PRÉCAUTIONS À PRENDRE 
en page 22, Veuillez lire les Précautions de 
sécurité en page 23-24 ainsi que les Précautions 
d’utilisation en page 25 avant utilisation. 
Veuillez lire attentivement ces instructions avant 
utilisation et les conserver pour une utilisation 
ultérieure.
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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 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 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 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
Be sure the household 
supply voltage matches 
the required voltage of the 
appliance (120V in the U.S.).
(It may cause electrical 
shock or  re.)
Do not operate the 
appliance with damaged AC 
plug or cord.
(It may result in an 
electrical shock or  re.)
Prohibited
Do not allow the plug to 
become dusty.
(Dust accumulation 
can lead to  re or a 
malfunction.)
Unplug and wipe with a dry 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.)
There are no 
self-servicing 
parts inside. Refer 
servicing to quali ed 
personnel.
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
Do not use other than the provided cord 
set and do not use the cord set for other 
appliances.
(It may result in electrical shock or  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.)
Do not press on the Lid 
release button when the 
appliance is being carried or 
moved.
(The lid may open and 
the appliance may 
fall causing injury or 
damage.)
Do not touch
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
Avoiding damage to the appliance.
Avoiding damage to the inner pan.
Do not cover the outer lid with a cloth.
The outer lid may become deformed, cracked or 
discolored 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 cast heater clean and dry. 
Otherwise, it may result in malfunction of the unit.
Foreign matter
Cast heater
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.
The coated surface of the inner pan will gradually 
wear away, so use with care.Do not tap or rub the inner surface of the 
inner pan. Clean only with a sponge or soft 
cloth. Do not use a scouring pad.
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Parts Identi cation
Pan seal
Inner lid shaft
Lid latch
Lid release 
button
Handle
Outer lid
Dew collector
“KEEP WARM” 
light
Plug Inner lid seal
Inner lid
Inner Pan
Sensor
Protecting rim
Lid catch
Body
“RICE COOKING” 
light
“RICE COOKING” 
switch button
Accessories
Measuring cup
(approx. 180 ml)
(1 PC.)
Rice scoop
(1 PC.)
Scoop holder
(1 PC.)
Removal and attachment of scoop holder
• Attachment
  Face the magnet of the scoop holder towards the body of the 
rice cooker and gently attach to the surface.
• Removal
  Slide the scoop holder 
upward and pull it off.
•  Do not attempt to forcibly pull the scoop holder off the rice 
cooker body since this could cause surface damage.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 cast heater and inner 
pan.Cast heater
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Approx. 180 ml.
Use tap water to rinse the 
rice for fresher smelling 
rice.Rinse and wash the rice 
until the water becomes 
relatively clear.
Example : To cook 12 cups of rice.
Add the water to the line marked “12” on the 
inside of the inner pan.
Inner pan
Wall plug
How to Cook Rice
Measure the rice using the 
measuring cup provided.
Rinse the rice
Do not rinse the rice by using the inner pan.
Rinse the rice in a separate bowl. Do not 
rinse the rice in the provided inner pan as 
non-stick coating may be damaged.
Pour the washed rice into the inner pan.
Pour in the desired amount of water
Set the inner pan on a  at surface when 
adding the water.
Add the desired amount of water following 
the scale marked on the inner pan.
Hot water is not recommended for cooking 
as it may result in soggy rice.
Put the inner pan into the body.
Wipe water off around the surface of the
inner pan before placing into a rice cooker,
otherwise it may result in strange noise 
during cooking.
Be sure that the inner pan is directly in 
contact with the cast heater. Improper 
contact between the inner pan and the cast 
heater may result in uncooked rice.
Close the outer lid, plug in the AC 
cord to the power supply outlet.
Close the outer lid  rmly.
(If it is not securely closed, cooking will be 
affected.)
Plug in the AC cord to 
the power supply outlet.
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Press switch.
Do not open the outer lid or unplug the 
appliance while it is operating.
Please ensure that the switch is pressed 
and the “RICE COOKING” lamp lights up 
properly.
(The rice will not be cooked in warming 
mode.)
After the rice is cooked, it is 
recommended to let it steam and 
warm for another 15 minutes. Then 
scoop and mix the rice well.
After the rice is cooked, the appliance will 
automatically switch to warming mode. 
Let the rice steam and warm for another 
15 minutes without opening of the outer lid.
Scoop and mix the rice well.
Unplug the appliance when it is not in use. 
Press the switch to start cooking.
The “RICE COOKING” lamp lights up.
The “KEEP WARM” lamp lights 
up to indicate warming mode.
To Keep Cooked Rice Warm and Tasty
Rinse the rice until it becomes relatively clear.
After the rice has been steamed and warmed, scoop and mix the rice gently.
Do not leave the rice scoop inside the inner pan.
Do not warm the rice for more than 4 hours. (It may result in color change and bad smell.)
Do not use the rice cooker to warm other kinds of food. It is for rice only.
Do not warm cold rice.
Variations in the room temperature may cause the rice to discolor and 
lose its fresh smell.
Unplug the rice cooker when it is not be used.
Clean the dew collector located on the side of the rice cooker by pouring 
out the water, cleaning and sanitizing it after every use.
Note:
How to Cook Rice
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Accessories
Measuring cup Rice scoop Scoop holder
Wash with sponge and dishwashing liquid after use.
How to Clean
l  Be sure to unplug and carry out these 
operations after the unit has cooled down.
l  DO NOT use objects such as benzine, thinner, 
cleansing powder or metal scrubbers.
Body / Outer lid / Protecting rim / 
Inner lid
Wipe with a damp cloth and a non 
abrasive cleaner then rinse and 
sanitize.
*Remark : Clean after every use.
Inner pan
Wash with a dishwashing detergent, 
or soft cloth. Wipe off any moisture on 
the outside and sanitize.
Dew collector
Remove, clean and sanitize after 
every use.
Cast heater
If any objects stick on the bottom of 
the pan or cast heater, remove them 
immediately.
Object, such as rice or other food 
debris may cause a malfunction and 
damage.
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Troubleshooting
Check ItemsRice cooking Keep warm
No reaction to any 
switch operation Produces a strange 
sound
Too hard Uneven cooking 
(The core of rice 
remains.) Too soft Viscous juice 
over ows Burnt rice at the 
bottom of the inner 
pan Rice produces an 
odor Changes in color Gets too dry
l Are the volume of rice and the volume of 
water correct?llllll No current supplied. Pull out the plug and check the breaker.l “Pang” sound produced during cooking is the sound of bursting of 
water drops under the action of thermal expansion on the bottom 
(outside) of the inner pan.
l  Is the rice rinsed adequately?llll Is the bottom of the inner pan dented?ll ll Is there any foreign matter sticking to the 
outside of the inner pan or the sensor?lll lll
l Is the rice being cooked with oil?ll ll Has the rice been well  uffed after cooking?lll  Is the keep warm continuing for more than 
12 hours? / 
l  Is the volume of rice too small during a 
keep warm? lll
l Is the Keep Warm being used with the 
scoop in it?l
l Is the Keep Warm setting being used on 
cold rice?l
l Is the outer lid securely closed?llll Is the inner pan clean?lll AC cord unplugged or switched turned off 
during rice cooking?ll
Speci cations
Model No. SR-2363Z
Power supply120V ~ 60Hz.
Power
consumedDuring cooking1400W
During keep warm124W
Capacity1.0 - 3.6 L (5 - 20 cups dry rice)
Weight (approx.)19.2 lbs (8.7 k
g) 
AccessoriesRice scoop, Measuring cup, Scoop holder
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