How To Use Tiger Jba Rice Cooker

About Tiger Jba Rice Cooker

The Tiger JBA Rice Cooker is a versatile rice cooker that comes in various models. The models available are JBA-T10W, JBA-T18W, JBA-A10W, JBA-A18W, JBA-T10G, JBA-T18G, JBA-A10G, JBA-A18G, JBA-T10S, JBA-T18S, JBA-A10S, JBA-A18S, JBA-T10A, JBA-T18A, JBA-T10U, JBA-T18U, JBA-A10U, and JBA-A18U.

Each model is designed to meet different cooking needs and preferences. The models are differentiated by the letters ‘T’, ‘A’, ‘G’, ‘S’, and ‘U’, which represent different features and functionalities. The numbers ’10’ and ’18’ indicate the capacity of the rice cooker, specifying the amount of rice it can cook.

Safety Guidelines:

• Usage: Only use local voltage. Fully insert the plug into the receptacle. Avoid using the cooker with wet hands or if damaged. Do not immerse the cooker in water.
• Warnings: Misuse can cause electric shock, short-circuiting, or fire. Keep your face and hands away from the steam vent. Improper use can lead to burns or injury.
• Precautions: Use the designated power cord and inner pan. Unplug the cooker when not in use. Do not move the cooker while switched on. Wait until it cools down before cleaning.
• Children: Ensure adult supervision. The cooker isn’t intended for use by children or those with physical difficulties.
• Preventing Damage: Avoid dropping or shocking the cooker. Don’t connect multiple appliances to one AC outlet. Don’t wash the cooker’s bottom or pour water into it. Protect the non-stick coating.
• Maintenance: Keep the plug clean. Remove leftover scorched rice. In case of any damage to the inner pan, contact the store where purchased. If dust or insects infiltrate the cooker, also contact the store.

Tiger Jba Rice Cooker Basic Parts and Functions

1. Key Functions: Press keys firmly using fingertips until a short or long beep is heard. The [Cancel] key requires slightly more force to avoid accidental cancellations.

2. Display Unit: This indicates the different cooking modes such as Plain rice, Quick, Porridge, Mixed rice, Sweet rice, Brown rice, Multigrain rice, Slow cook, and Steam.

3. Accessories: Includes a measuring cup, spatula, steam basket, and power plug. Note that a detachable power cord may not be available for some models.

4. Control Panel: This is the central hub for operating the cooker. It includes:

• Keep Warm Lamp: This indicates that the ‘Keep Warm’ function is active.
• [Keep Warm] Key: Activates the ‘Keep Warm’ function to maintain the rice at a warm temperature.
• [Cancel] Key: Cancels any ongoing cooking function.
• [Hour/Min] Key: Used to set the cooking time.
• Start Lamp: Indicates that a cooking function is active.
• [Start] Key: Initiates the selected cooking function.
• Timer Lamp: This indicates that the timer function is active.
• [Timer] Key: Activates the timer function for delayed cooking.

How To Use Tiger Jba Rice Cooker 

Step 1: Determining Rice Quantity

Utilize the provided measuring cup, equivalent to 6 oz / 0.18 L, for accurate measurement. Typically, one cup of unprocessed rice yields about 2 cups when cooked. Ensuring adherence to the specified quantities is crucial for the rice to cook correctly.

Step 2: Cleaning Rice

The rice can be washed directly in the inner pan or a separate bowl if preferred. Make sure to wash quickly until the water is clear and drain it immediately. It’s important not to use hot water above 95°F / 35°C for rinsing.

Step 3: Setting Water Levels

Begin by placing the cooking pan on an even surface. Then, adjust the water volume according to the inner pan’s scale. Keep in mind, the cooking water temperature shouldn’t exceed 95°F / 35°C.

Step 4: Placing the Pan in the Cooker

Before setting the pan into the cooker, ensure to wipe off any water droplets or rice grains from the outer surface and brim of the pan. Remember to check if the steam vent cap and inner lid are correctly set.

Step 5: Powering Up the Cooker

After plugging the power cord into the AC outlet, if the ‘Keep Warm’ lamp is on, press the ‘Cancel’ key to reset the function.

Step 6: Selecting Menu

With 7 different menu options displayed on the unit, each press on the ‘Menu’ key will rotate through these selections.

Step 7: Starting the Cooker

Pressing the ‘Start’ key initiates the cooking process, and the display unit will stop blinking.

Step 8: Stirring and Loosening Rice

Once the cooking is complete, make sure to stir and loosen the rice immediately. The cooker will automatically switch to the ‘Keep Warm’ mode. After use, press the ‘Cancel’ key and unplug the cooker.

How to Cook Plain Rice with a Rice Cooker

1. Prepare your short or medium grain white rice, such as Japanese or Korean rice, or long-grain white rice like jasmine, basmati, or Thai jasmine.
2. Measure the right amount of rice and water as per the rice type and rice cooker capacity.
3. Add the rice and water into the inner pan of the cooker. Use the ‘Plain Rice’ water scale marked inside the inner pan.
4. Stir the rice and water to mix them well.
5. Close the rice cooker lid securely and plug in the power cord.
6. Select the ‘Plain Rice’ menu option on your cooker.
7. Allow the rice to cook for the set time which ranges between 45-65 minutes depending on your cooker’s capacity.
8. Once the cooking cycle is done, allow the rice to rest for about 10 minutes before serving.

Note: The cooker supports keeping your rice warm for up to 12 hours. If you find the cooked rice too hard, feel free to adjust the water volume to your preference.

Quick Rice Cooking Method

1. Prepare your rice as indicated above for the plain rice cooking method.
2. Add the rice and water into the inner pan of the cooker. Stir to mix them well.
3. Close the rice cooker lid securely and plug in the power cord.
4. Select the ‘Quick Rice’ menu in step 6.
5. Allow the rice to cook for the set time, which is shorter: 28-43 minutes for a 5.5 cup cooker and 29-49 minutes for a 10 cup cooker.

Note: The quick rice method might yield rice that’s slightly harder/dryer than the plain rice. Adjust water levels if needed to achieve your preferred rice texture.

How to Prepare Porridge with a Rice Cooker

1. Prepare your white polished rice – short or medium grain like Japanese or Korean rice, or long grain such as jasmine, basmati, or Thai jasmine.
2. Measure the right amount of rice, water, and your choice of additional ingredients (vegetables or meat) as per the rice type and rice cooker capacity. Make sure the total weight of the additional ingredients does not exceed 2.5 oz per cup of rice.
3. Add the rice, water, and additional ingredients into the inner pan of the cooker. Stir to mix them well.
4. Close the rice cooker lid securely and plug in the power cord.
5. Select the “Porridge rice” menu in your cooker.
6. Allow the porridge to cook for the set time as indicated by your cooker’s manual.

Note: The porridge setting does not support a “Keep Warm” function.

How to Cook Mixed Rice with a Rice Cooker

1. Prepare your choice of white rice, such as short or medium grain Japanese or Korean rice, or long grain rice like jasmine, basmati, or Thai jasmine.
2. Measure the right amount of rice, water, and additional ingredients (chopped vegetables and/or meat) as per the rice type and rice cooker capacity. Ensure that the total weight of the additional ingredients does not exceed 2.5 oz per cup of rice.
3. Add the rice, water, and chopped ingredients into the inner pan of the cooker. Stir to mix them well.
4. Close the rice cooker lid securely and plug in the power cord.
5. Select the “Mixed rice” menu on your cooker.
6. Allow the mixed rice to cook for the set time as specified by your cooker’s manual.

Note: The mixed rice option does not support a “Keep Warm” function. Adjust the water levels and cooking time according to your desired rice texture and ingredient preferences.

How to Cook Sweet Rice with a Rice Cooker

1. Prepare sweet rice, also known as Thai sticky rice or Chinese glutinous rice.
2. Measure the right amount of sweet rice, water, and any additional ingredients as desired. Ensure that the total weight of the additional ingredients does not exceed 2.5 oz per cup of rice.
3. Add the sweet rice, water, and any additional ingredients into the inner pan of the cooker. Stir to mix them well.
4. Close the rice cooker lid securely and plug in the power cord.
5. Select the “Sweet Rice” menu on your cooker.
6. Allow the sweet rice to cook for the set time as specified by your cooker’s manual.

Note: The sweet rice option does not support a “Keep Warm” function. Adjust the water levels and cooking time based on your preferred texture and ingredient choices.

How to Cook Brown Rice with a Rice Cooker

1. Choose your preferred brown rice variety, such as short or medium grain genmai, California brown rice, or long grain brown rice like brown jasmine, brown basmati, red rice, black rice, or a mixed whole grain of rice.
2. Soak the brown rice for at least 1-2 hours before cooking.
3. Measure the right amount of brown rice and water as per the rice cooker capacity.
4. Add the brown rice and water into the inner pan of the cooker. Stir to mix them well.
5. Close the rice cooker lid securely and plug in the power cord.
6. Select the “Brown Rice” menu on your cooker.
7. Allow the brown rice to cook for the set time as specified by your cooker’s manual.

Note: If your mixture contains equal or lesser amounts of white rice and brown rice, choose the “Plain Rice” menu instead. Soaking the brown rice helps with the cooking process.

How to Cook Multigrain Rice with a Rice Cooker

1. Prepare a mixture of white rice with small grains such as quinoa, amaranth, or millet.
2. Rinse the small grains separately and sprinkle them on top of the white rice in the inner pan of the cooker.
3. Close the rice cooker lid securely and plug in the power cord.
4. Select the “Multigrain rice” menu on your cooker.
5. Allow the multigrain rice to cook for the set time as specified by your cooker’s manual.

Note: Do not attempt to cook the rice-grain mixture if the mixture contains more than 20% grains. Adjust the water levels and cooking time

Clock Setting

To set the clock on your Tiger JBA rice cooker, follow these steps:

1. Plug in the rice cooker and ensure it is powered on.
2. Press the [Hour] or [Min] key once to enter clock setting mode.
3. Use the [Hour] key to adjust the hour and the [Min] key to adjust the minutes.
4. Press [Menu] to save the time or [Cancel] to make changes.
5. Note that the clock cannot be set during cooking, keeping warm, reheating, or when the timer is on.

Timer Setting

To use the timer function on your rice cooker, follow these steps:

1. Ensure the current time is set correctly.
2. Press the [Timer] key and choose between “TIMER 1” and “TIMER 2”.
3. Use the [Hour] key to adjust the hour and the [Min] key to adjust the minutes.
4. Press [Menu] to select the desired menu option.
5. Press [Start] to begin the cooking process.
6. Note that the timer cannot be used for certain menus or when the keep warm lamp is on.
7. Beep sounds will notify you if there are any issues with timer settings.

Preset Time Ranges:

• Plain rice, Porridge, Multigrain rice: 70 minutes to 12 hours
• Brown rice: 95 minutes to 12 hours

Using the Keep Warm Option in Tiger JBA Rice Cooker

The keep warm function in the Tiger JBA rice cooker allows you to maintain the warmth of cooked rice, ensuring it remains ready to serve. By following the proper steps and considering important notes, you can make the most of this convenient feature.

1. After the cooking process is complete, the rice cooker automatically switches to the keep warm mode.
2. To stop keeping the rice warm, press the [Cancel] key.
3. To restart keeping the rice warm, press the [Keep Warm] key.
4. For a small quantity of rice, gather it in the center of the inner pan to ensure even warmth.
5. Serve the rice as soon as possible when keeping a small quantity warm.
6. To check the elapsed time of keeping warm, press the [Hour] key.

Important Notes for Using the Keep Warm Option:

1. Keep warm duration: The keep warm function maintains cooked rice’s warmth for up to 12 hours.
2. Avoid excessive duration: Extended keep warm times can cause issues like odor, drying, discoloration, and spoilage.
3. Handling cold rice: Do not reheat or add cold rice to the cooker during the keep warm mode.
4. Spatula removal: Remove the spatula when using the keep warm function to prevent potential hazards.
5. Cleaning and maintenance: Clean any adhering rice from the top of the inner pan and gaskets to avoid dryness, discoloration, odors, and sticking.
6. Porridge menu: The “Porridge” menu should be served immediately after cooking; it cannot be kept warm.

Using The Reheat Option in Tiger JBA Rice Cooker

When using the reheating function on your Tiger JBA rice cooker, keep in mind the following exceptions and steps:

1. Stir and Loosen the Kept Warm Rice: Ensure that the “Keep warm” lamp is on, indicating the rice is being kept warm. Gently stir and loosen the rice to distribute the heat evenly.
2. Sprinkle Water Over the Rice: Evenly sprinkle one or two large spoons of water on the rice. This helps prevent drying and the rice from turning yellowish.
3. Press the [Start] Key: Initiate the reheating process by pressing the [Start] key. The remaining reheating time will be displayed. If needed, you can cancel reheating by pressing the [Cancel] key.
4. Stir and Loosen the Reheated Rice: Once the reheating is complete, use caution as the inner pan will be hot. Stir and loosen the rice evenly to ensure it is heated throughout.

Avoid reheating rice under the following conditions:

• Rice has just been cooked and is still hot.
• The cooked rice quantity is less than the minimum quantity of uncooked rice specified in the TIME/CAPACITY chart.
• Rice has been reheated three or more times repeatedly.

Using The Slow Cooking Option With Tiger JBA Rice Cooker

Slow cooking in the Tiger JBA rice cooker allows you to simmer your favorite dishes at a lower temperature, gradually infusing flavors into the food. This method is perfect for preparing stews and other recipes that require longer cooking times.

Here’s how to use the slow cook function:

1. Prepare the Ingredients: Gather and prepare all the ingredients for your dish.
2. Add the Food to the Inner Pan: Place the desired food into the inner pan of the rice cooker and close the lid. Use the “Plain Rice” scale marked on the inside of the inner pan as a guide for the proper amount. Avoid exceeding the maximum limit to prevent boiling or overflowing issues. Similarly, using less than the minimum required amount may cause the food to boil over.
3. Plug in the Rice Cooker: Connect the AC power cord to the rice cooker and plug it into an outlet.
4. Select the “Slow Cook” Menu: Press the [Menu] key on the rice cooker control panel until the arrow indicator blinks on the “Slow Cook” option.
5. Set the Cooking Time: Adjust the cooking time using the [Hour] and [Min] keys. The cooking time can be set in 5-minute intervals, ranging from 5 to 180 minutes. Press the [Hour] key to increase the cooking time by 5 minutes and the [Min] key to decrease it.
6. Start the Cooking Process: Press the [Start] key once to start the slow cooking process. The rice cooker will emit a beeping sound, and the [Start] light will turn on. The remaining cooking time will be displayed on the LCD screen. Avoid opening the lid during the cooking process to maintain consistent heat.
7. Cooking Completion: When the cooking is complete, the rice cooker will emit eight beeps, and “0h” will appear on the LCD screen. The [Keep Warm] light will turn on, indicating the food is being kept warm. If the food is not fully cooked and the [Keep Warm] light is on, you can add additional cooking time by pressing the [Hour] key and then the [Start] key (up to a maximum of 30 minutes).

Important Note: If you accidentally press the [Cancel] key before extending the cooking time, the function will be disabled. In such cases, follow these steps to continue cooking:

1. Remove the inner pan and place it on a wet kitchen towel.
2. Allow the rice cooker and the inner pan to cool down by leaving the lid open for approximately 10 minutes.
3. Put the inner pan back into the rice cooker.
4. Repeat Step 4 to set the desired additional cooking time.
5. Finish the Cooking Procedure: Press the [Cancel] key to end the cooking process. Disconnect the power plug and store the AC power cord properly. To remove any lingering odors, refer to page 28 of the user manual.

Important Note: If the [Cancel] key is not pressed at the end of cooking, the rice cooker will continue to keep the food warm. The warming time will be displayed every hour from 1 to 6 hours. After 6 hours, the number “6” will start flashing on the LCD screen. Keep in mind that some dishes may lose flavor if kept warm for an extended period.

How To Clean Tiger Jba Rice Cooker

1. Unplug the power cord: Make sure the rice cooker is turned off and unplugged before starting to clean it. Let it cool down completely if it was recently used.
2. Outer and inner surfaces: Wipe the outer and inner surfaces of the rice cooker with a damp cloth.
3. Power cord: Wipe the power cord with a dry cloth to avoid any electrical mishaps.
4. Heater plate and center sensor: Remove any rice grain on these components. If dust is difficult to remove, you can use commercially available sandpaper (around #320), and wipe it off with a damp cloth.
5. Upper casing and hook button: Remove any burned rice, uncooked rice, or other matter from the upper casing and around the hook button.
6. Deodorize the rice cooker: If the rice cooker has an unpleasant odor, add water to the appropriate water scale mark, select “Slow Cook”, set the time for 30 minutes and then press “Start”. Afterwards, wash the inner pan and steam cap with dish soap and rinse thoroughly. Dry the rice cooker body and all other parts in a well-ventilated place.
7. Detach and clean the Inner Lid and Steam Cap (JBA-T model): Pull the inner lid toward yourself to detach it. Similarly, press with a finger into the concave area on the lid, and pull the cap upward to detach it. Wash these parts carefully, and reattach them following the instructions in the user manual. Remember to make sure that the inner-lid sealing ring contacts the inner side of the inner lid edge, and the gasket on the Steam cap is mounted tightly in the right direction.
8. Heater Plate: Use a plastic kitchen sponge and a small amount of cream cleaner to scrub away any stains on the heater plate. Then, use wet kitchen paper towels or cloth to wipe the stain off.
9. Other notes:
   • Use a soft sponge or cloth, and only kitchen detergent meant for tableware and kitchen utensils.
   • Do not immerse the power cord or the mechanism inside the body in water.
   • Avoid pulling the lid gasket or using a heavy-duty scrub sponge, as these can damage the rice cooker.
   • Don’t put dishes in the inner pan or put the pan on a dish rack to dry. This could cause damage to the coating.
   • Ensure to clean the steam vent after cooking multigrain rice.
10. Frequency: It’s best to clean your rice cooker on the same day it’s used to maintain cleanliness. Thorough cleaning should be done regularly.

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Please note: All the information provided in this article is sourced directly from the official IMUSA Rice Cooker user guide, the official Tiger Jba Wesbite, and other reliable resources. No additional information has been added, and our goal is to present the content in a user-friendly and easily understandable format.