Panasonic SR-DF101 SR-DF181 Electronic Rice Cooker Instruction Manual

Panasonic SR-DF101 SR-DF181 Electronic Rice Cooker

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 Rice Cooker except the pan in water or other liquid.
  4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
  5. Remove plug from outlet when the appliance is not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. Allow to cool before  handling.
  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.
  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 before plugging cord into wall outlet.
    To disconnect, turn the control to “off” , then remove plug from wall outlet.
  13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
  14. This product is intended for household use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

NOTE

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

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.

Safety Precautions

Must be followed!

In order to prevent accidents or injuries to the users, other people, and damage to property, please follow the instructions below

  • The following charts indicate the degree of damage caused by wrong operation.
    WARNING: Indicates hazard that may cause death or severe injury.
    CAUTION: Indicates hazard that may cause personal injury or property damage.
  • The symbols are classified and explained as follows.
    These symbols indicate prohibition.
    This symbol indicates requirement that must be followed.
    WARNING
    • Do not use the appliance if the power cord or power plug is damaged or the power plug is loosely connected to the power outlet.
      (It may cause an electric shock, short circuit or fire.)
    • Do not insert any objects in the vent or gap.
      (It may cause an electric shock, short circuit or fire.)

     

    • 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 person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
       (It may cause burn or injury.
    •  Clean the power plug regularly.
       (A soiled power plug may cause insufficient insulation due to the moisture, and may cause a fire.)
    • Unplug the power plug, and wipe it with a dry cloth.
    • Do not damage the power cord or power plug.
      Following actions are strictly prohibited.
      Modifying, placing near heating elements, bending, twisting, pulling, putting heavy objects on top, and bundling the cord. (It may cause an electric shock, short circuit or fire.)
    • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
    • Do not immerse the appliance in water or splash it with water.
      (It may cause a short circuit or electric shock.)
    • Please enquire with an authorized dealer if water gets inside the appliances.
    • Use only a power outlet rated at a minimum of 10 amperes and alternating electric current at 120 volts.
       (Plugging other devices into the same outlet may cause electric overheating, which may cause a fire.)
    • Use only an extended cord rated at 10 amperes minimum..
    • Do not immerse the appliance in water or splash it with water.
      (It may cause a short circuit or electric shock.)
    • Do not get your face close to the steam vent or touch it with your hand. Keep the steam vent out of reach of small children. 
      (It may cause a burn.)
    • Do not modify, disassemble, or repair this appliance..
      (It may cause a fire, electric shock or injury.)
      Please make enquiries at the store or the repair department of an authorized dealer.
    • Insert the power plug firmly.
       (Otherwise it may cause an electric shock and fire caused by the heat that may generate around the power plug.)
    • Do not use a broken power plug or a loose power outlet.
    • Discontinue using the appliance immediately and unplug the power connector in cases of abnormal situations or breaking down.

       (e.g. for abnormal situations or breaking down)
      (It may cause smoking, a fire, or electric shock.)
      • The power plug and the power cord become abnormally hot.
      • The power cord is damaged or power failure occurs when is touched.
      • The main body is deformed or abnormally hot.
      • The unit gives out smoke or scorching smell.
      • There are cracks, looseness or wobbles of the appliance.
      • The heating plate is warped or the pan is deformed.

    →Please make enquiries at Panasonic authorized service center for inspection and repair immediately.

    CAUTION
    • Do not use the appliance on following places.
      • The place where it may be splashed with water or near a heat source. (It may cause an electric shock, electric leak or fire.)
      • The place with an uneven surface or on non -heat-resistant carpet. (It may cause a burn, injury or fire.)
      • Near a wall or furniture. (It may cause discoloration or deformation.)
    • Do not expose the power plug to steam.
      • Do not expose the power plug to steam when it is plugged in. (It may cause a short circuit or fire.) When using a cabinet with sliding table, use the appliance where the power plug cannot be exposed to steam.
    • Be sure to hold the power plug when unplugging the power plug.
       (Otherwise it may cause an electric shock, short circuit, resulting in fire.)
    • Unplug the power plug from the power outlet when the appliance is not in use.
       (Otherwise it may cause an electric shock and fire caused by a short circuit due to the insulation deterioration.)
    • Do not use the cord set (for instrument plug and power plug) that is not specified for use with this appliance. Also do not transfer them.
       (It may cause an electric shock, electric leak or fire.)
    • Please allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning it
      (Touching hot elements may cause a burn.)
    • Do not touch heating elements while the appliance is in use or after cooking.
       Especially the heating plate (It may cause a burn.)
    • Do not touch the hook button while moving the appliance.
       (It may cause the outer lid to open, resulting in a burn.)
    • Do not open the outer lid while cooking.
       (It may cause a burn.)
    •  Do not use other pans than the one specified.
       (It may cause a burn and injury due to overheat or malfunction.)
    Precautions for Use
    Please put in correct amount of rice and water and select functions correctly according to the operating instructions.
    (So as to avoid overflow of rice water, half-cooked rice or scorched rice.)
    Do not put ingredients to be cooked directly into the appliance in which no pan is placed.
    (So as to prevent any impurities from causing failure.)
    Do not use the appliance on any heat sensitive object such as carpet, electric heating carpet and tablecloth (made of vinyl plastics), etc.
    (So as to avoid poor cooking or fire.)
    Before using the appliance, remove the protective bag on the pan and the anti-tarnish paper between the pan and the cast heater.
    (So as to avoid poor cooking or fire.)
    Do not cover the outer lid with cloth or other objects when the appliance is in use.
    (So as to avoid deformation, color change of the outer lid or failure.)
    Avoid using the appliance under direct sunlight.
    (So as to avoid color change.)
    Do not serve out rice with any metal object.
    (So as to avoid scratching the pan coating and causing peeling of the coating.)
    Please always clean the foreign objects such as rice on the pan, cast heater and temperature sensor.

    • Do not tilt or overturn the appliance.
    • Before cleaning, turn off the power switch and pull out the power plug.
    When there is any overflow of rice water from the steam vent, pull out the power plug immediately to disconnect the power supply. Do not resume the use until the rice water on the power plug and the instrument plug is cleaned with a dry cloth.
    The appliance is for household use only. Do not use it for any commercial or industrial purposes or any purposes other than cooking.
    When power failure occurs during the operation of the appliance, the cooking result may be affected.

    Parts identification

    Control panel

    Entire unit

    Accessories
    • Please clean the accessories before using.

    Rice scoop (1)

    Measuring cup (about 180 mL) (1)

    Steaming basket (1)

    Preparations

    1. Measure rice with the measuring cup provided
      ● The volume of the measuring cup is about 180 mL (150 g).
      ● Maximum quantity of rice to be cooked at once P15.
      ● When using 1.8 L Model for quick cooking of rice or cooking of long-shaped rice, please keep the maximum quantity of rice within 8 cups.
    2. Wash the rice till the water turns relatively clear
      ① Wash the rice quickly with plenty of water and stirring the rice lightly to
      wash it while changing water.

      ② Repeat for several times [wash the rice→pour out water], till the water turns relatively clear.

      Attentions
      ● In order to avoid scratching the non-stick coating on the pan surface, do not wash rice in the pan.
      ● Wash the rice thoroughly. Otherwise, rice crust may appear and the residual rice bran may affect the taste of the rice.
    3. Place the washed rice into the pan
      Add water until the corresponding waterline and dry the outside of the pan.
      ● When adding water, pay attention to the scales at both sides and keep them at the same height.
      ● When stewing soup, the total volume of ingredients and water shall not exceed the maximum waterline for “PORRIDGE”.
      ● When cooking mixed rice or glutinous rice, please add water according to the following table.
      <Example> When the rice quantity is 6 measuring cups, wash the rice and put into the pan, then add water into the pan till the water surface reaches scale “6” at waterline of “WHITE RICE”.

      (Example: 1.8 L Model)

      Rice quantity
      (measuring cups)

      Water quantity (measuring cup provided)

      Mixed rice

      Glutinous rice

      1.0 L Model

      		 1.8 L Model 1.0 L Model 1.8 L Model
      1 1 1/2 1 1/2 1 1/4

      1 1/4

      2

      		 2 3/4 2 3/4 2 2
      3 4 4 3

      3

      4

      		 — 5 — 4
      5 — 6 1/4 —

      5

      The above water quantities can be increased or decreased according to personal preference.

    4. Put the pan into the body and close the outer lid
      ● In order that the pan bottom can be closely attached to the cast heater, please rotate the pan along the direction indicated by the arrow for 2 or 3 times.
      ● Please check whether the moisturizing cap is correctly positioned. ( P14)
      ● When closing the outer lid, please confirm that there is a “click” sound.
    5. Connect the plugs
      ● Please connect the instrument plug to the body first and then connect the power plug to the electrical outlet. Make sure that both plugs are firmly connected.
      Attentions
      * When using the steaming basket while cooking rice, please refer to the table on the right for the maximum cooking volumes.

      Maximum cooking volume (measuring cup provided)

      Model

      		 1.0 L Model 1.8 L Model
      Maximum cooking volume 2

      5

      Functions

      Quick Cook/Steam

      Kind reminder
      • When steaming food at same time as cooking rice, please select [White Rice] function.
      • The time of steam shall be determined according to the water quantity in the pan. Please adjust the water quantity according to the time required.
      • After the water gets boiled and fully evaporated, the rice cooker will turn to the keep warm function automatically.
      • If you want to stop steam function during cooking, press [Off] button.
      • [Quick Cook/Steam] button can be used for quick cooking rice, please refer to P9 [White Rice] for detailed operations. As the cooking time is shortened, the rice may be harder or there may be rice crust

      Operations (For example: steam with [Quick Cook/Steam] function)

      • Add a proper quantity of water (refer to the following table).
      • Put the steaming basket into the pan.
      • Put the foods to be steamed into the steaming basket.
      • Close the outer lid

      1. Press [Quick Cook/Steam] button

      • The indicator for [Quick Cook/Steam] lights up and the steaming starts.
      Table of steaming time and water quantity. The entire duration from the start to the end refers to the time shown in the following table.
      Water quantity (approx.) 1/2 Measuring cup 1 Measuring cup 2 Measuring cups 3 Measuring cups
      Steaming time (approx.) 15 Minutes 30 Minutes 50 Minutes 65 Minutes

      * The maximum time of steaming is about 70 minutes. When the time is up, no matter the water is completely evaporated or not, the rice cooker will turn to keep warm function automatically.

      The cooking is over

      • After the water in the pan gets boiled and fully evaporated, the steaming function is ended and the rice cooker will turn to keep warm function automatically

      2. Press [Off] button

      • No sound when the cooking process is over.
      • At this time, the steaming basket is very hot. Please be careful when taking it out.
      White Rice • Keep Warm

      Kind reminder
      • When cooking mixed rice or glutinous rice, please select [White Rice] function. For water quantity, please refer to P7.
      • Rice cooked with [White Rice] function can be softer and has a better taste..

      Operations ( For example: cook rice with [White Rice] function)

      1. Press [White Rice] button

      • The indicator for [White Rice] lights up and the cooking starts.
      Cooking time (reference)
      Quick Cook About 30 minutes
      White Rice About 38 minutes
      • The reference time required for cooking at the voltage of 120 V, the room temperature of 20°C, the water temperature of 18°C and the medium rice quantity refers to the time listed in the left table. (1.0 L Model: 3 cups, 1.8 L Model: 5 cups)
      • The cooking time may vary slightly according to different voltages, room temperatures, water temperatures, water quantities, rice quantities and rice qualities.
      • The cooking time of mixed rice or glutinous rice may vary because of the different ingredients added into the rice.

      The cooking is over

      Loosen the rice

      • When the cooking process is over, the rice cooker will turn to keep warm function automatically. To prevent the rice from sticking together, please loosen the rice after cooking.
      • No sound when the cooking process is over.

      Keep Warm

      • When the cooking process is over, all functions will turn to keep warm function automatically. But some functions are not recommended to use keep warm function, please press [Off] button after cooking.
      • You can enjoy the rice within 5 hours in keep warm function, so as not to affect the taste or cause strange smell.
      • When in keep warm function, there may be some droplets at the edge of the pan.
      • The rice taste may be affected if the rice scoop is left in the rice cooker when the rice is in keep warm function.
      Brown Rice

      Kind reminder
      • Do not use keep warm function for brown rice, so as not to affect the taste.
      • Brown rice is a kind of rice which is difficult to cook. In the course of cooking, the rice shall be soaked for about 1 hour first, so that the rice grains can absorb enough water to achieve a satisfactory cooking effect.

      Operations (For example: cook rice with [Brown Rice] function)

      1. Press [Brown Rice] button

      • The indicator for [Brown Rice] lights up and the cooking starts.
      Cooking time (reference)

      Brown Rice

      About 1 hour and 50 minutes

      • The reference time required for cooking at the voltage of 120 V, the room temperature of 20°C, the water temperature of 18°C and the medium rice quantity refers to the time listed in the left table. (1.0 L Model: 2 cups, 1.8 L Model: 3 cups)
      • The cooking time may vary slightly according to different voltages, room temperatures, water temperatures, water quantities, rice quantities and rice qualities.

      The cooking is over

      Loosen the rice

      • When the cooking process is over, the rice cooker will turn to keep warm function automatically. However, keep warm function is not recommended to prevent from affecting the taste, press [Off] button after cooking.
      • No sound when the cooking process is over.
      Porridge/Soup

      Kind reminder
      • Incorrect water quantity or rice quantity may lead to overflow of liquids from the steam vent.
      • When the outer lid is opened in cooking, the amount of moisture condensation may be increased.
      • When the porridge is kept in keep warm function for an excessively long time, it will get thicker.
      • Each time after use, take off and clean the moisturizing cap

      Operations (For example: cook porridge with [Porridge/Soup] function)

      1. Press [Porridge/Soup] button

      • The indicator for [Porridge/Soup] lights up and the cooking starts.
      • Reference cooking time (approx.): 1 hour and 30 minutes

        When the maximum cooking volume of soup (ingredients and water) exceeds the maximum waterline for “PORRIDGE”, overflow or half-cooked soup may occur. (Refer to P15 for specifications)

      The cooking is over

      2. Press [Off] button

      • When the cooking process is over, the rice cooker will turn to keep warm function automatically.
        However, keep warm function is not recommended to prevent from affecting the taste, press [Off] button after cooking.
      • No sound when the cooking process is over.

      Recipes

      Caution:
      • Because of the different ingredients added into the rice, there may be scorched rice at the bottom.
      • In this recipe, the cooking volume is for 1.8 L Model. Please refer to the specifications listed on P15 for cooking volumes for 1.0 L Model.
      • 1 cup (measuring cup): about 150 g.
      Mixed Chicken Rice

      Ingredients:
      Rice                      3 measuring cups
      Water                   4 measuring cups
      Chicken               80 g, chopped into small pieces
      Burdock              35 g, sliced
      Mushroom          2 pieces, after soaking in water, remove the base and shred into strips
      Fried bean curd   2 pieces, pour with hot water to remove grease and then shred into strips
      Carrot                  40 g, shredded into strips

      Seasoning:

      Cooking wine, soy sauce    20 mL each
      Salt 3 g

      Cooking method:

      1. Boil the chicken and burdock in hot water quickly and drain them immediately.
      2. Wash the rice, put into the pan and add 4 measuring cups of water.
      3. Pour the seasoning into the pan, stir and put the remaining ingredients in. Close the outer lid.
      4. Press [White Rice] button to start cooking. When the cooking process is over, you can enjoy the meal.
      Corn and Rib Soup

      Ingredients:

      Ribs      500 g, chopped into 5cm pieces
      Corn     2, about 450 g, cut into 5cm pieces
      Water    5 measuring cups

      Seasoning:

      Salt         6.5 g

      Cooking method:

      1. Put the ribs into boiling water to remove residual blood and drain them for later use.
      2. Put all ingredients into the pan, add salt and close the outer lid.
      3. Press [Porridge/Soup] button, and the cooking process will end after about 1 hour and 30 minutes. (Other seasoning such as chicken powder can be added according to personal preference.)
      Dim Sum (frozen)

      Ingredients:
      (A) Small pieces
      Shrimp dumplings
      Sumai

      B) Big pieces
      Steamed BBQ pork buns
      Steamed buns
      Sticky rice in lotus leaf

      Cooking method:

      1. Defrosting is not required. Just put the frozen Dim Sum on the steaming basket and spray some water on the surface of Dim Sum.
      2. Add 1/2 measuring cup of cold water into the pan.
      3. Put the steaming basket into the pan and close the outer lid.
      4. Press [Quick Cook/Steam] button, wait for about 10 minutes and then press [Off] button.
      Mung Bean and Lilium Porridge

      Ingredients: 
      Mung bean     70 g
      Sticky rice      70 g
      Lilium            10 g

      Seasoning:
      Sugar According to personal preference

      Cooking method:

      1. Put the washed mung beans, sticky rice and lilium into the pan and add water until scale 1 of waterline for “PORRIDGE”.
      2. Close the outer lid and press [Porridge/Soup] button. The cooking process will end after about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
      3. Add some sugar according to personal preference and enjoy the meal.

      Cleaning and maintenance

      Attentions
      • Before cleaning and maintenance, please pull out the power plug first. Do not clean the rice cooker until it cools down.
      • When cleaning the rice cooker, do not immerse it into water, or clean it with lacquer thinner, alcohol, cleaning powder or hard brush, etc.
      • Do not use dishwasher.

      Accessories
      Clean with diluted detergent and soft sponge.

      Rice scoop

      Measuring cup

      Steaming basket

      Troubleshooting

      Please check the following items

      Specifications

      Model No.

      		 SR-DF101 SR-DF181
      Power/rated frequency

      120 V     60 Hz

      Rated power (rice cooking)

      		 750 W
      Rated volume of pan L 3

      4.8

      Rice cooking volume
      (rice quantity) L

      		 White Rice/Quick Cook 0.18~1.0 [1~5.5 cups] 0.18~1.8 [1~10 cups] Quick Cook [1~8 cups]
      Brown Rice 0.18~0.54 [1~3 cups]

      0.18~1.08 [1~6 cups]

      Mixed rice/Glutinous rice

      		 0.18~0.54 [1~3 cups] 0.18~0.9 [1~5 cups]
      Porridge cooking volume (rice quantity) L 0.09~0.18 [1/2~1 cup]

      0.09~0.36 [1/2~2 cups]

      Maximum cooking volume (ingredients + water) for soup L

      		 1.5 2.3
      Power cord length (approx.) m

      1.0

      Product weight (approx.) kg

      		 2.5 2.8

      Dimensions (approx.) cm

      		 Width

      24.5

      Length

      		 33.9
      Height 19.9

      24.7

      • Marked with , it means that the maximum cooking volume for soup is the highest waterline for “PORRIDGE”.
      • For power cord replacement and product repairing, please contact the authorized service center of Panasonic.
      • The design and specifications are intended to change without prior notice.