Zojirushi NP-GBC05 User Manual

HOW TO COOK RICE
TIPS TO COOKING GREAT-TASTING RICE BY MENUS
When cooking Rinse-Free rice, use the same water level for WHITE RICE. See pg.12 "HOW TO COOK RINSE-FREE RICE."
© Measure the rice accurately with the provided Measuring Cups.
White, brown and germinated brown rice — Use the Measuring Cup for white rice.
Rinse-free rice > Use the green Measuring Cup for rinse-free rice.
MIXED RICE:
Rice:
Limit the amount of rice to be cooked to
less than 2 cups; otherwise it may not
cook well.
SWEET RICE:
Wash and place in a bamboo basket for
about 30 minutes to drain the water.
Water Level:
Use the water level for ASIA.
Menu Selection:
Select the [WHITE RICE/MIXED | menu
setting. Select the LRINSE-FREE] menu
setting when using rinse-free rice.
Ingredients:
The recommended amount of ingredients
should be about 30-50% of the rice
volume (weight). Excessive amount of
rice may not cook properly. (1 cup of rice
weighs about 5.30z.) Chop ingredients
into small pieces and place on top of the
rice (do not mix into the rice).
Remarks:
Seasonings should be mixed with soup
stock or water and then added to the rice.
After adjusting the amount of water, stir
thoroughly. If the seasonings are added
directly to the rice or if not mixed properly,
scorching or imperfect cooking may
occur.
MIXED RICE WITH BARLEY:
Water Level:
Slightly above the water level for
WHITE RICER
Menu Selection:
Remarks:
Select the [WHITE RICE/MIXED] menu
setting. Select the [RINSE-FREE | menu
setting when using rinse-free rice.
The amount of barley mixed into the rice
should be less than 20% of the total
volume; otherwise it may not cook properly.
e.g.: To cook 1 cup of rice mixed with
barley, use 0.8 cup of white rice and 0.2
cup of barley.
BROWN RICE:
Water Level:
Use the water level for EME.
Menu Selection:
Select the [BROWN
menu setting.
GABA BROWN RICE:
Water Level:
Use the water level for EEE.
Menu Selection:
GABA BROWN Select the menu setting.
SUSHI RICE:
Rice:
Use white rice or rinse-free rice.
Water Level:
Use the water level for RINE.
Menu Selection:
SUSHI
Select the menu setting when
using white rice. Select the LRINSE-FREE
menu setting when using rinse-free rice.
Water Level:
Use the water level for MST.
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Use the exact water level scale for
ISWEET RICER
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white rice...
Use slightly above the water level scale
for EMEA.
Menu Selection:
Select the [WHITE RICE/MIXED
setting.
menu
Ingredients:
Place ingredients on top of rice after
adjusting the water.
@ Mixed glutinous rice cooked with adzuki beans....
Bring adzuki beans to a boil, separate the beans from the
hot water, cool to room temperature before using. Water
used to boil the beans should also be used for cooking rice.
PORRIDGE:
Rice:
Semi-brown rice (30%, 50%, and 70%) or
brown rice cannot be used to make
porridge.
Water Level:
Use the water level for Ke tinea.
Menu Selection:
Select the LPORRIDGE
menu setting.
Ingredients:
The appropriate amount of ingredients
should be about 30-50% of the rice volume
(weight). Chop ingredients into small
pieces and place on top of rice without
mixing them into the rice. Ingredients that
do not cook easily should not be used in
large amounts. Boil green leaf vegetables
separately and add them after the rice
porridge has finished cooking.
GERMINATED BROWN RICE:
Rice:
Limit the amount of rice to be cooked to
0.5-2 cups. Use germinated brown rice
only or mix it with white rice when cooking.
Water Level:
Use the water level for ASIA.
Menu Selection:
Select the [WHITE RICE/MIXED] menu
setting.
Remarks:
Your cooking results may vary and may
not always be satisfactory. Certain types of
germinated brown rice may cause the Rice
Cooker to boil over. Do not use the Timer
function when cooking germinated brown
rice or soak in water for more than 30
minutes as it will absorb too much water.
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Water Level:
Use the water level for MIA.
Menu Selection:
Select the [QUICK COOKING] menu
setting.
Remarks:
Choose this setting when you need to
cook white rice in a hurry. Please note that
the rice texture may be slightly harder.

Zojirushi NP-GBC05 Specifications

Cooking Capacities

white rice capacity	0.09—0.54L
mixed rice capacity	0.09—0.36L
sweet rice capacity	0.18—0.36L
rinse-free rice capacity	0.09—0.51L
quick cooking capacity	0.09—0.54L
sushi rice capacity	0.18~0.54L
porridge capacity	0.09~0.18L
brown rice capacity	0.09~0.36L
GABA brown rice capacity	0.09~0.36L
germinated brown rice capacity	0.09~0.36L

Power

voltage	AC 120V
power	700W
frequency	60Hz

Additional Features

average power consumption during keep warm	25W
rice cooking system	IH (Induction Heating System)
length of the power cord	3.9 feet (1.2m)

Dimensions and Weight

width	9 inches
depth	11-13⁄46 inches
height	7-1⁄2 inches
weight	7.3 lbs