IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plugs, or the appliance in water
or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or
taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
9. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
10. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot liquids.
11. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect,
turn any control to “OFF”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. CAUTION: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper
precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other damages to persons
or property.
13. This appliance generates steam. Do not operate uncovered.
14. Do not leave unit unattended while in use.
15. This appliance is for Household Use Only. Do not use appliance for other than intended
use.
16. Do not place the pot on other heat sources (e.g. cooking stove). It may become deformed.
17. Do not block steam vent holes.
18. During or immediately after cooking, the area near the Steam Vent Hole is kept at high
temperature. To avoid burns, do not touch this area.
19. To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the removable container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS / HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
BEFORE FIRST USE
1. Read all instructions and important safeguards.
2. Remove all packing materials and make sure that the product has been received in good
condition.
3. Take care to keep the electrical components on the exterior of the herbal medicine pot dry,
wipe out the interior of the herbal medicine pot with a damp cloth. If your hand will not fit
inside the herbal medicine pot, swish warm, soapy water around in the interior of the herbal
medicine pot with the lid closed.
4. Rinse out the inside of the herbal medicine pot thoroughly with water.
5. With a damp cloth, gently wipe off the exterior of the herbal medicine pot. Do not wipe
electrical components as this may cause damage to the unit.
6. Dry all parts completely.
7. It is recommended to run your herbal medicine pot through one boiling cycle before using it
to consume beverages. Following the instructions in Boiling Water, boil one herbal medicine
pot of water. When water has boiled, pour it out and rinse the inside of the herbal medicine
pot once more. The herbal medicine pot is now ready for use.
Before using for the first time, it is recommended to clean the interior of the herbal medicine
pot thoroughly. Please follow the procedures below before using the herbal medicine pot: