Learn about Yum Asia's multi award winning UMAI induction heating (IH) rice cookers
Hotaru combines a stylish Asian-inspired design with a durable, practical construction, making it an attractive addition to the modern kitchen while also being built for everyday use.The outer body is made from high-quality, hard-wearing thermoplastic pol ...
No, Hotaru does not simply boil the rice.Hotaru is an Induction Heating (IH) rice cooker featuring UMAI Advanced Fuzzy Logic cooking control. Rather than using a simple boil-and-steam process, Hotaru intelligently controls the cooking temperature and timi ...
Yes. The display and menu on the rice cooker are in English, making the controls straightforward and easy to understand.We also provide multilingual user manuals for our different regional models, so customers can access the full operating instructions in ...
Fuji has two different capacity ratings because it is designed to work both as a dedicated rice cooker and as a versatile multicooker.Fuji has a 0.54-litre / 3-cup rice-cooking capacity and a 0.9-litre multicooking capacity.These measurements refer to dif ...
Yes! Hotaru can successfully cook as little as half a cup of rice, despite having a larger maximum capacity of 3 cups.We specifically designed and calibrated Hotaru's cooking programmes so that it can produce excellent results across a wide range of quant ...
Hotaru can cook a maximum of 2 cups of uncooked brown rice.Although Hotaru has a 3-cup maximum capacity for uncooked white rice, the maximum recommended quantity of brown rice is lower due to the special design and geometry of its inner cooking bowl.Brown ...
Hotaru rice cookers are supplied with a carefully selected range of high-quality accessories, giving you everything you need to get started straight away.Included with Hotaru are:180ml rice measuring cup – the cup is marked at 160ml, but when filled to th ...
Hotaru combines Induction Heating (IH) with its UMAI advanced fuzzy logic processor to provide precise control over the cooking process and consistently excellent rice.What Is Induction Heating?Induction Heating (IH) works by using a magnetic field to gen ...
We designed Fuji primarily as a rice cooker, with great-tasting rice at the heart of its design. Its advanced cooking technology provides dedicated programmes for different rice varieties and cooking styles, giving you greater control over the texture, fl ...
Hotaru uses Induction Heating (IH) technology, which provides a more direct and evenly distributed method of heating compared with conventional rice cookers.Inside the cooker are induction coils that generate a magnetic field. When the specially designed ...
If Hotaru has not been used for a period of time, it will automatically enter a low-power standby mode to reduce unnecessary power consumption.This is a normal operating feature and does not indicate a fault with the rice cooker.How Do I Know Hotaru Is in ...
Through our many years of selling Zojirushi rice cookers, we noticed that rice cookers available across the UK, Europe and USA predominantly used Teflon or similar non-stick coatings on their inner cooking bowls.After receiving extensive feedback and ques ...
Keep Hotaru Away from Induction HobsBecause Hotaru is an Induction Heating (IH) rice cooker, it uses an internal magnetic induction coil to generate heat in the inner cooking bowl.For this reason, Hotaru should not be placed close to an induction hob. An ...
Hotaru is supplied in different regional versions to ensure that the rice cooker is suitable for the electrical supply and plug standards of the country where it is sold.🇬🇧 UK VersionThe Hotaru sold through our UK website is supplied with:3-pin UK plug220 ...
All of our rice cookers have a built-in memory function designed to help the cooker remember its operating state in the event of a temporary power interruption.Because of this feature, you may occasionally find that the cooker does not behave as expected ...
You may notice that the outside of your Joubu inner bowl has a speckled or mottled appearance. This is completely normal and is not a defect.The exterior of Joubu bowls has a speckled painted finish that is created as part of the manufacturing process. Be ...
Yes, we supply genuine spare parts for Hotaru to help you keep your rice cooker working at its best for as long as possible.We understand that, over time, certain components or accessories may become worn, lost or require replacement. Rather than having t ...
Hotaru is much more than an advanced Induction Heating (IH) rice cooker. While cooking exceptional rice is its primary purpose, we have carefully selected a range of additional multi-cooking functions based on customer feedback gathered over more than 20 ...
Following the success of our Sakura rice cooker, we spent many years researching, designing and developing a new generation of premium rice cookers with the needs of people who genuinely love Asian food at the heart of the process.Our primary objective ha ...
Hotaru features a unique, modern control panel designed in Korea, combining sophisticated technology with a clean and minimalist appearance.The control panel uses a state-of-the-art MoTouch press/touch-sensitive interface, making it easy to select cooking ...
Yes, Hotaru has a convenient preset timer function that can be set for up to 24 hours in advance.This allows you to plan ahead and have your food ready exactly when you want it, whether that's freshly cooked rice waiting for you when you arrive home from ...
The steaming function on our compatible rice cookers is a versatile way to prepare a wide variety of foods, including vegetables, meat, fish, dumplings and much more.You can use the steaming function in two ways:Steam food at the same time as cooking rice ...
Although Fuji is first and foremost a premium rice cooker, its sophisticated cooking technology also allows it to prepare a range of other foods. This makes it a versatile appliance that can take the place of several other kitchen appliances for certain t ...
Induction Heating (IH) rice cookers cook differently from conventional rice cookers, and understanding this difference can help you get the very best results from Fuji.A conventional rice cooker generally uses a heating element beneath the inner bowl. The ...
Hotaru is assembled in dedicated rice cooker factories in China that manufacture premium rice cooker products for a number of established international brands, including Cuckoo, Cuchen, Panasonic and Tiger.Manufacturing in China does not mean that every c ...
Hotaru has a unique 24-hour Keep Warm cycle, allowing you to cook a larger batch of rice and keep it ready to serve for longer. This is particularly useful for busy households where everyone may not be eating at the same time, or where you want to prepare ...
If you notice that the outside of your Joubu inner bowl has a slightly bobbled, textured or bubble-like appearance, there is no need to be concerned. This is completely normal and is how the bowl is designed to look.The texture is a natural result of the ...