Panasonic Rice Cooking Quick Start Guide

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Insert power plug. 
Press “Menu Select” for cooking method.  
A. White, Brown, Sticky or “Quick Cook”, or “Slow Cook”, etc. (see manual for explanation of Quick Cook) 
B. The “Start” lamp will light.
Press “Start” to start the cooking process. Note: Timer can be set up to 24 hours in advance.
After water is absorbed the remaining time to finish  will be shown. 
When the buzzer sounds, the rice is ready.  
A. Stir and loosen rice immediately. 
B. Rice cooker will automatically switch to “Keep Warm” mode.
C.  “Keep Warm” mode can be turned On/ Off manually. 
D. Fluff rice with a fork prior to serving. 
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Make sure you remove all packing material from the unit.  Discard the protective paper sheet found under the pan. Keep the Operating Instructions Manual and other documentation in a place easily accessible. 
Thank you for your purchase of a Panasonic Automatic Rice Cooker. Before using your rice cooker, follow these quick steps.  IMPORTANT: For complete directions, please refer to the Operating Instructions Manual and make sure to write down in the Operating Instructions Manual the serial number located on the unit
set-up guide
Initial Set-Up
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Included  
Accessories: 
Measuring cup Rice ScoopSteam Basket*Detachable Power Cord Operating Instructions Manual 
*(not included with SR-DG182 and  not required when cooking rice)If any of these items are missing contact  us ‘On-line or by phone’ by following the information ‘Customer Service Contact’  found on the back page. *not included with SR-DG182   
						

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Wipe the bottom of the inner pan and make sure the inner lid and steam cap are properly assembled. Make sure the inner lid and steam cap are properly assembled.  Put inner pan back into the rice cooker  and close the lid. 
A. Make sure the inner pan is contacting  the cast heater. 
B. On closing the outer lid, make sure there  is a clicking sound.
With the rinsed rice in the pan, measure water level for the amount of rice being made. (use cold water)   
A. Pour water into the inner pan while on a flat surface. 
B. Add water to the level indicated that is equal to the  number of cups of rice in pan. (White rice only.)
NOTE: If there is a question  follow the package  directions for the ratio  of water to rice.
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Properly measuredToo Much.Too Little.
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Measure rice with the measuring cup (180 ml) 
(included) and pour into inner pan. Select a clean, flat area on your counter to place the rice 
cooker. 
DO NOT place rice cooker near 
gas or electric range. 
DO NOT operate the rice cooker 
empty. 
Be sure to plug the rice cooker into 
a grounded wall outlet rated 
120 V, 60 Hz. 
Remove inner pan from cooker and rinse the rice.
A. Wash rice quickly with plenty of water, and dispose of the water immediately. (Rice absorbs water easily at first)
B. Repeat until water is clear (3x) (Some water will remain with the rice)
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Requirements B
Rice Cooking Guide