Toshiba TRCS02 Electric Rice Cooker User Manual

1. About Toshiba TRCS02 Rice Cooker

Experience the art of cooking with the Toshiba TRCS02 Japanese-Style Mini Rice Cooker. The cutting-edge 3D Fuzzy Logic technology, coupled with a smart 6-step cooking process, ensures perfect results every time. Choose from 8 pre-set options to cook a variety of rice types, slow cook meals, prepare porridge, sauté ingredients, or steam dishes to perfection. With a capacity to yield 3-6 cups of cooked rice from 3 cups of uncooked rice, it’s the ideal choice for small families. This product operates at a voltage range of 110V.

2. Toshiba TRCS02 Rice Cooker Features

Rice cooker parts

3. Installation Instruction

1. Unpacking: Remove all packing materials. Wash the cooking pot, inner lid, steam port and other accessories, and then dry thoroughly before using.

2. Electrical Requirements: A 120 V, grounded electrical supply is required. It is recommended that a separate circuit serving only the rice cooker is used. Sharing the power supply with other appliances will result in overheating.
3. Power Supply Cord: A short power supply cord is used to reduce the risks of becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord, or of the cord being grabbed by children. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or technician install an outlet near the appliance. Do NOT use an extension cord.
4. This rice cooker is designed for household use only; the cooker should not be used for commercial use.
5. Use indoors on a stable, level, non-heat sensitive surface such as a countertop in a location where the lid can be fully opened; do NOT use outdoors.
6. Do not place the rice cooker on an area of the countertop that is exposed to direct sunlight, or where it might be splashed with cooking oil.
7. Steam and heat emitted from the rice cooker may damage or discolor nearby walls or cabinets. It is recommended that the rice cooker be placed a minimum distance of 12” (30.5 cm) from walls or cabinets.

Toshiba TRCS02 Control Panel

1. OFF/ CANCEL: Press the OFF/CANCLE button to stop cooking and return to ON (standby mode).
2. White Rice: Press the WHITE RICE button to set the program to cook white rice.
3. Cooking Programs and Time Display
4. Hour and Minute Buttons: Press the HR. or MIN. button to set the current time/delay time/the cooking time of slow cook and porridge.
5. Start: Press START to begin cooking. The control panel will illuminate with the set program.
6. Keep Warm/Reheat: Press the KEEP WARM/REHEAT button to keep warm or reheat the cooked rice.
7. Menu: Press the MENU button to select from the preset cooking programs listed on the display
8. TIMER

SET CURRENT TIME

The rice cooker uses a 24-hour clock (0:00 [midnight] to 23：59 [11:59pm]). The clock cannot be set while the rice cooker is being used for: cooking, keeping warm or reheating, or after the delay timer has been set.

1. Plug the power supply cord into a grounded 3-prong electrical outlet to turn on the rice cooker.
2. Press and hold the HR button for 2+ seconds until the time flickers on the display.
3. Press the HR button continuously to change the hour or press and hold the button to fast forward.
4. Press the MIN. button continuously to change the minutes or press and hold the button to fast forward.
5. When the correct time-of-day appears on the display, quickly press START to set the time.

4. How to use Toshiba TRCS02 Rice Cooker

The Toshiba® Rice and Grain Cooker benefits from the use of Fuzzy Logic, a technology that senses moisture levels to accurately cook food. Cooking time and temperature are defined by the appliance. Our highly intelligent Rice and Grain Multicooker automatically adjusts the heat and timing for perfect results every time.

MEASURING RICE

• To achieve the correct ratio of rice to water, use ONLY the Rice Measure (cup provided).
• Level the rice in the Rice Measure cup so that it is even with the top.
• For softer or firmer rice adjust the ratio of water to rice accordingly.
• If the rice requires rinsing before cooking, measure the rice before you rinse it, Follow the rinsing directions for that specific type of rice.

RINSING RICE

Some types of rice are rinse-free and other types require rinsing before use to remove excess starch which may make the rice sticky. Also, cooking rice with starchy water may result in the rice burning or being improperly cooked.

If the water should turn white or cloudy, when added to rinse-free rice, drain and replace the water before cooking. Many recipes recommend rinsing quickly so the rice does not absorb water prior to cooking.

To Rinse Rice Quickly:

1. Place a colander inside a larger bowl
2. Place the rice in the colander and rinse under cool running water. Rinsing rice in hot water may prevent the rice from cooking properly.
3. Using your hand stir the rice around 3 to 4 times to separate the grains.
4. Continue to rinse until the water in the bowl is clear.

ADDING OTHER INGREDIENTS

If you wish to add other ingredients or seasonings to the rice, do so after adding the water. For softer or firmer rice adjust the ratio of water to rice accordingly. rinsing directions for that specific type of rice. The Rice Measure is significantly smaller than the standard U.S. cup measure. The rice will not cook properly and be too firm if ingredients are added before the water.

COOKING RICE

Cooking time will vary depending on the type of rice or grain being cooked.

1. Before using for the first time, wash the cooking pot, inner lid, steam port, other accessories and attachments, and then dry each thoroughly.
2. Measure rice, and then rinse rice, if needed.
3. Add measured rice to the cooking pot.
4. Add water until it reaches the corresponding numbered Water Line marked on the interior of the cooking pot. For example, when cooking 3 measures of white rice, add water to third line from the bottom of the pot.
5. To suit your personal preference, the amount of liquid can be adjusted slightly (no more than 1/3 of the distance between the lines).
6. Stir the rice into the water, so that each grain is immersed in the water.
7. Place the cooking pot into the rice cooker.
8. Rotate the pot two to three times to ensure a solid contact between the bottom of the cooking pot and the heating plate.
9. Close the lid, and then press downward until it clicks into place.
10. Plug the power supply cord into a grounded 3 prong electrical outlet.
11. Select desired cooking program. See “Controls” for explanation of options.
12. Press START.
13. When cooking is completed, 5 beeps will sound. The Start light will turn off and the Keep Warm/Reheat light will illuminate.

5. Maintenance and cleaning Thoshiba TRCS02 Rice Cooker

Unplug the rice cooker from the electrical outlet, allow it to cool, and then clean and dry the cooker and all its parts after each use to avoid odors and poor performance.

GENERAL CARE

The rice cooker is not dishwasher safe. Use only soft cloths with a mild dish soap solution to clean the rice cooker. Do not wash either the rice cooker or its interior cooking pot in the dishwasher.

CLEANING THE COOKER EXTERIOR

Using a soft, damp cloth, clean the outer surfaces of the rice cooker. Using a soft, dry cloth thoroughly dry the outer surfaces.

Steam Valve

1. Remove the steam valve from the body.
2. Open, Hold the steam valve and open the small buckle.
3. Cut-out, Insert the buckle on the steam valve base into the pinhole of the steam valve cover, and fasten the small buckle.
4. When the sealing bar of the steam valve inside the cover is removed, please press it in to prevent it from appearing from the slot.

Remove the removable cover plate.

1. Push the inner cover slider to the right according to the arrow (the removable cleans forward).
2. Grab the handle and pull up the removable cover plate.
   When the removable cover plate is removed, the upper housing cannot be prevent you from cooking without the removable cover plate.

Installation methods for the removable cover plate

1. Lean and insert the inner cover into the slot from above.
2. Push and press the handle until a "clicking" sound is generated from the cover sid

Heating Plate

1. Using a steel wool pad, remove any residue burned onto the metal heating plate.
2. Using a soft, damp cloth, wipe the heating plate, and then dry thoroughly.

Cooking Pot

1. Wash the cooking pot, using a soft cloth and a nonabrasive cleanser or a mild solution of dish soap and warm water.
2. Using a soft cloth, dry both the interior and exterior of the cooking pot.
3. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

6. Thoshiba TRCS02 Rice Cooker Troubleshooting tips

Before calling for service, review the following tips. It may save you time and money. This list includes common occurrences that are not the result of poor workmanship or defective materials.

ERROR DISPLAY

E1, E2, E5, E6, EU: Possible cause Circuit Board and Sensor Fault. Immediately unplug rice cooker. After error is resolved, plug in rice cooker, and then press CANCEL to remove error code from display.