SRM 1600WH
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RICE COOKER
Translation of the original manual
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Rice Cooker
User Manual
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ CAREFULLY AND STORE FOR FUTURE USE.
• This appliance may be only used by children aged 8
years and older and by persons with physical, sensory or
mental impairments or lack of experience and knowledge,
if they are supervised or have been instructed on the safe
use of the appliance and understand the potential hazards.
• Children must not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be done
by children unless they are older than 8 years and
supervised.
• Children under 8 years of age must be kept away from the
appliance and its power cord.
• Keep the appliance and its power cord out of reach of
children younger than 8 years of age.
• If the power cord is damaged, have it replaced in
aprofessional service centre in order to prevent
adangerous situation. Never use the appliance if the
power cord is damaged.
• Do not immerse the appliance in liquid when cleaning it.
• Use the appliance only withthe supplied power cable.
Do not use any other power cable, and do not use the
supplied power cable to power any other appliance.
• Wash the cooking pot, spatula, measuring cup, and
steaming attachment in warm water with alittle
dishwashing detergent. Rinse in clean water and wipe dry.
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• When filling the cooking pot with water andingredients,
make sure the level does not exceed the maximum mark.
• This appliance is not intended for operation through an
external timer switch or aremote control.
• This appliance is designed for household use only. It is
also suitable for personal non-commercial use in spaces
such as:
– kitchenettes in shops, offices and other workplaces;
– spaces in agriculture;
– hotels, motels, andother residential areas where guests
may use it;
– bed and breakfast establishments.
Warning:
Prevent the plug from getting wet.
Warning:
Improper use may result in potential injury.
• The surface of the heating element contains residual heat
after use.
Caution:
Hot escaping steam!
Take extra care not to scald yourself with
escaping steam.
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Additional Important Safety Instructions forUse of the Appliance
• Before connecting the appliance to the mains socket, ensure that the voltage stated on its rating plate matches the voltage in the socket.
• Connect the appliance only to aproperly earthed socket. Do not use an extension cord.
• Never connect the appliance to amains socket until it is fully assembled.
• Before use, fully extend the power cord.
• Do not connect or disconnect the appliance power cord to or from the mains socket with wet hands.
• Ensure that the plug of the power cord does not come into contact with water or moisture.
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• Do not disconnect the appliance from the mains socket by pulling on the power cord. This could damage the power cord or the mains socket.
Disconnect the cable from the socket by pulling on the plug of the power cord.
• Do not place heavy objects on the power cord. Ensure that the power cord does not hang over the edge of the table or touch hot surfaces or sharp
objects.
• To avoid the risk of electric shock, never immerse the appliance casing, power cable or plug in water or any other liquid.
• Always switch off and unplug the appliance after use, when left unattended, before moving, cleaning or other maintenance and handling.
• This appliance is designed for cooking various types of rice, slow cooking, stewing dishes, or preparing soups and porridges. Do not use it for any
other purposes than those for which it was designed.
• Use the appliance only with the original accessories supplied with it. The use of non-original accessories can lead to adangerous situation.
• Do not use the appliance if it malfunctions, has been dropped on the floor, immersed in water or damaged in any way. Take it to an authorised
service centre for inspection or repair.
• Do not switch on the appliance when it is empty.
• Do not place any objects between the heating plate inside the appliance and the removable cooking pot. Ensure that the outer bottom of the cooking
pot is clean anddry before placing it into the appliance.
• Only the cooking pot is intended for food preparation. Do not pour water or place food directly inside the appliance.
• Use the appliance only on aflat, dry, clean, stable and heat-resistant surface.
• Do not place the appliance on the edge of atable, on the sink draining board, on unstable, tilted or uneven surfaces, on or near electric or gas
cookers and other heat sources.
• Do not use the appliance on aheat-sensitive surface as it may damage the surface.
• There must be adequate space above and around the pot to allow the air to circulate when in use. Do not cover or block the ventilation openings of
the appliance.
• Make sure that the steam exhaust outlet does not point towards heat-sensitive materials, yourself or others. Hot steam may cause severe scalding.
• Do not touch areas where hot steam escapes; there is arisk of burns and scalds.
• Allow the appliance to cool completely before cleaning.
• Use oven mitts when removing the cooking pot after cooking.
• Exercise extreme caution when moving the appliance if it contains hot food and liquids.
• Use plastic or wooden kitchen tools for stirring and scooping food, as metal tools can damage the surface of the cooking pot.
• Clean the appliance regularly after each use according to the instructions in the Cleaning and Maintenance section. Follow all instructions inthis
section.
• No part of the appliance is dishwasher safe.
• Do not use the appliance if any part of it is damaged, cracked or not working properly. Contact an authorised service centre.
• To avoid the danger of injury by electrical shock, do not repair the appliance yourself or make any adjustments to it. Have all repairs or adjustments
of the appliance performed at an authorised service centre. Tampering with the appliance during the warranty period may void the warranty.
Prevention of Household Accidents
• Hot or boiling liquids pose asignificant risk to children, and even minor burns can be serious. Observe basic household injury prevention rules and
exercise increased caution when children are near hot or boiling liquids. If necessary, explain to children the risks associated with hot or boiling
liquids.
• In the event of burns or scalds, immediately rinse the affected area under astream of cold water and seek medical assistance if required.
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EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS PLACED ON THE PRODUCT OR INTHE ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTATION
This product meets all the basic requirements of the applicable EU directives.
This symbol on products or accompanying documents means that used electric or electronic products must not be added to ordinary
municipal waste.
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• Thank you for purchasing our SENCOR product; we hope it will serve
to your satisfaction.
• Prior to using this appliance, please read the user manual thoroughly,
even in cases when you are already familiar with the use of similar
types of appliances. Use the appliance only as described in this
user manual. Keep the manual for future reference. If you pass the
appliance on to another person, ensure that this user manual is
included.
• Carefully unpack the appliance and make sure not to discard any part
of the packaging material until you have removed all its components.
It is recommended that you keep the original packaging, packing
material, receipt and confirmation of the extent of the seller'sliability
or warranty certificate at least for the duration of the legal right to
file adefect claim or the quality warranty. When transporting the
appliance, we recommend repackaging it in the original box provided
by the manufacturer.
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DESCRIPTION OF THE RICE COOKER
A1 Flap valve
A2 Removable inner lid
A3 Steam attachment
A4 Cooking pot
A5 Lid open button
A6 Rice cooker body
A7 Rice cooker lid
A8 Control panel
A9 Steam outlet
A10 Power cable socket (located
at the rear)
Without illustration: rice measuring cup, rice spatula, power cord
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DESCRIPTION OF THE CONTROL PANEL
B1 Button −
B2 Cooking mode icons
B3 Numeric display
B4 + button
B5 Timer button
B6 Start/Cancel button
B7 Program button
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INTENDED USE
The Sencor SRM 1600WH rice cooker is designed forcooking various
types of rice, forstewing dishes or forpreparing soups or porridge.
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BEFORE FIRST USE
• Before first use, remove the appliance and its accessories from the
packaging and discard all promotional labels and tags. Check that
neither the appliance nor any of its components is damaged.
• Press the button toopen the lid andremove the cooking pot.
• Wash the cooking pot, spatula, measuring cup, and steaming
attachment in warm water with alittle dishwashing detergent. Rinse in
clean water and wipe dry.
• Before placing the cooking pot back into the rice cooker, ensure that
the outer bottom of the pot is clean and dry.
• Wipe the outer surface of the rice cooker and the heating element with
aslightly damp sponge and wipe dry.
Installation Location
• Place the rice cooker horizontally on afirm, dry, and flat surface, such
as akitchen worktop. Ensure there is enough space around the rice
cooker, at least 10 cm on each side and50 cm above the appliance
lid.
• Keep the rice cooker at asufficient distance from heat and moisture-
sensitive materials (e.g., curtains or drapes), other appliances, heat
sources (e.g., stoves or heaters). Do not expose the rice cooker to direct
sunlight.
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OPERATION
Standard use
1. Press the button toopen the lid and place rice or food you want to
prepare into the cooking pot. Wipe any spilled water or other liquids
from theedge ofthe cooking pot.
2. Close the lid and press gently until you hear aclick.
3. Insert the connector of the power cable into the socket at the rear
of the rice cooker and insert the plug into the power socket. You will
hear abeep and the control panel will light up.
4. Press the Program button repeatedly to select one of thepreset
cooking modes. The icon of the selected program will light up.
5. Forselected programs, the cooking time can be adjusted – follow
the instructions below.
6. Press the Start/Cancel button and the selected mode will start.
Dependingon the selected program, the preparation time or moving
segments of the icon will be shown on the numeric
display.
7. Once cooking is complete, you will hear asound (1 long beep) and
the rice cooker will automatically switch to Keep Warm mode. The
Keep Warm icon will light up. The numeric display will show the
amount of time the rice cooker has been in Keep Warm mode.
8. Press the Start/Cancel button to cancel Keep Warm mode.
9. Press the button toopen the lid andremove the cooking pot. Always
use oven mitts when taking out the pot. The cooking pot andits
contents are very hot.
10. Clean the rice cooker according to the instructions in the CLEANING
AND MAINTENANCE section.
Caution:
Be careful when opening the lid to avoid being
scalded by the escaping steam. We recommend
holding the lid from the rear before pressing the
button toopen the lid. Allow the steam to escape
before fully opening the lid.
Note:
We recommend stirring the cooked rice after completion to
prevent it from sticking and to keep it moist.
Rice cooker programs
Prepa-
ration
programme
Default
cooking
time
Adjusted
cooking
time
Delayed
start
Keep Warm
function
Quick Rice
00:26
(preliminary
time)
No Yes
Yes
Steam 0:30
Yes (0:05–
1:00)
Yes
Soup/
Porridge
2:00
Yes (1:00–
4:00)
Yes
Beans/
Legumes
0:40
Yes (0:20–
1:00)
Yes
Reheat No No No
Note:
The cooking time for each program may vary slightly as
it is calculated automatically based on the amount of rice
andwater added.
Adjusted cooking time
1. Select aprogram forwhich the cooking time can be adjusted – see
the table above.
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2. Use the +/− buttons to adjust the cooking time. Each press of the
button extends or shortens the cooking time by 5 minutes. Pressing
and holding the button speeds up the cooking time adjustment.
You can set the preparation time in the range from 5 minutes to 4
hours (depending on the selected programme – see the rice cooker
programme table above).
3. When the cooking time has been adjusted, press the Start/Cancel
button to start the rice cooker.
Delayed start
• This function allows you to postpone the start time so the food
finishes cooking after the time you set. The delayed start time thus
includesthe cooking time.
1. Select the cooking programme andadjust its cooking time as
necessary.
2. Press the Timer button.
3. Use the +/− buttonsto set the delayed start time up to 24:00. Each
time you press the button, the delayed start time is extended or
shortened by 10 minutes. Press and hold the button to speed up the
delay start time adjustment.
4. Press the Start/Cancel button to start counting down from the time
you have set.
5. Depending on the selected mode and the set cooking time and
delayed start time, the rice cooker will start at acertain point.
• The Delayed Start function is not available for Reheat.
• If you need to cancel delayed start, press the Start/Cancel button.
• Do not use this function when using fresh ingredients (e.g. milk, eggs,
etc.). They may spoil.
• In summer months, it is recommended to set the delay start time
to amaximum of 8 hours to avoid the deterioration of the used
ingredients.
Keep Warm
• Keep Warm is available for all programs except Reheat and is
automatically activated when cooking is completed. The time elapsed
since switching to Keep Warm mode is shown on the display.
• This mode ensures that the prepared dish remains warm, and
therefore the rice cooker will regularly reheat it to the optimum
temperature.
• If you need to switch it on manually, press the Start/Cancel button
and the rice cooker will start.
• The maximum Keep Warm time is 12 hours. After that, the rice cooker
turns off.
• If you need to cancel the temperature retention mode, press the Start/
Cancel button again.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
• Before cleaning, disconnect the power plug from the mains socket and
allow the appliance to cool down.
• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents, solvents, etc. to clean any parts
of the appliance, as these could damage the surface. None of the
components of this appliance are dishwasher safe.
Caution:
To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not immerse
the appliance, power cable, or plug into water or any
other liquid.
Cooking pot and other accessories
• Wash the cooking pot, spatula, measuring cup, and steaming
attachment in warm water with alittle dishwashing detergent. Rinse in
clean water and wipe dry.
• If ingredients are burnt onto the bottom of the cooking pot, pour
warm water into it and add alittle dishwashing detergent. Let it soak
andthen wash.
• Before placing the cooking pot back into the rice cooker, ensure that
the outer bottom of the pot is clean and dry.
Note:
During use, white spots, slight discolouration and possibly
small stains may form on the surface of the cooking pot
due to water quality, high temperature and other conditions.
This is anormal occurrence and does not affect the proper
functioning of the applicance.
Outer surface
• Wipe the outer surface of the rice cooker and the heating element with
aslightly damp sponge and wipe dry.
Inner lid
• Open the lid and grasp the inner lid by its silicone centre and remove
it from the rice cooker.
• Wash the inner lid and seal in warm water with alittle dish washing
detergent. Rinse in clean water and wipe dry.
• Wipe the area where the inner lid is located using adry cloth.
• Put the inner lid back on. Press gently until you hear aclick.
Storage
• If you are not going to use the appliance for an extended period of
time, disconnect the plug from the mains socket, allow the appliance
to cool down, and clean it according to the instructions in the
“Cleaning and Maintenance” section.
• Before storing, ensure that the appliance and all accessories are
thoroughly clean and dry.
• Store the appliance in adry, clean, and well-ventilated place away
from extreme temperatures and out of the reach of children or pets.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem Possible cause
Solution
Rice is not cooked, it is
overcooked or under-
cooked.
Too long or too
short cooking time.
Measure the water to
rice ratio well so that
the cooking time is set
correctly.
Incorrect rice to
water ratio.
The cooking pot
is not positioned
correctly.
Turn the container so
that it sits correctly on
the heating element.
There is aforeign
object between
the cooking pot
and the heating
element.
Remove foreign
object.
The cooking pot is
deformed.
Purchase anew
cooking pot.
Motherboard
failure.
Contact an authorised
service centre.
Sensor malfunc-
tion.
The contents of the pot
overflowed.
There is too much
liquid in the pot.
Reduce the amount
of liquid.
The control panel is off.
The power plug is
not plugged into
the socket.
Insert the power plug
into the power socket.
The surface of the inner
container has changed
colour with use.
This is anormal occurrence and does
not affect the proper functioning of the
applicance. During use, white spots, slight
discolouration and possibly small stains
may form on the surface of the cooking pot
due to water quality, high temperature and
other conditions.
No voltage is present in
the socket.
Plug the rice cooker into adifferent socket,
check the circuit breaker or contact your
electricity supplier to see if there has been
an outage.
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The heating element is
not heating.
Motherboard
failure.
Contact an authorised
service centre.
The fuse is burned
out.
Heating element
failure.
The control panel is lit,
but the heating element
is not heating.
Motherboard
failure.
Contact an authorised
service centre.
Heating element
failure.
Note:
If the above problem persists or is not listed, stop using the
rice cooker andcontact an authorised service centre.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Rated voltage range ..............................................................................220–240 V~
Rated frequency ...........................................................................................50-60 Hz
Rated input power ..............................................................................................390 W
Maximum filling volume of the cooking pot .....................................................1.6 l
Values Provided according to Commission Regulation EU
2023/826
Off Mode
Power consumption in off mode 0.2 W
Time needed for the equipment to
automatically reach off mode
0 min
Standby Mode
Power consumption in standby mode –
Time needed for the equipment to
automatically reach standby mode
–
Networked Standby Mode (Wi-Fi)
Power consumption in networked
standby
–
Time needed for the equipment to
automatically reach networked standby
mode
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL
OF USED PACKAGING MATERIAL
Dispose of used packaging material at the designated municipal waste
disposal site.
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DISPOSAL OF USED ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC
EQUIPMENT
Used electrical andelectronic products must not be disposed of in
ordinary municipal waste. To enable the proper disposal, renewal and
recycling of these products, deliver them to the designated collection
points. Alternatively, in some European Union states or other European
countries the products can be returned to the local retailer when buying
an equivalent new product. By disposing of this product correctly, you
help to conserve valuable natural resources and prevent any potential
adverse impact on the environment and human health that could result
from improper waste disposal. For more details, contact your local
authority or nearest collection point. Fines may be imposed for the
improper disposal of this type of waste as per national regulations.
For business entities in European Union States
If you wish to dispose of electrical and electronic equipment, please
request the necessary information from your retailer or supplier.
Disposal in other countries outside the European Union
To dispose of this product elsewhere, request the necessary information
on the correct disposal method from local authorities or your retailer.
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