Tiger JPD-A Series, Operating Instructions Manual

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Important Safeguards
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Do not use this product in any
way not described in the operating
instruction. Always make sure that
the pressure adjusting hole and
safety valve are not clogged.
If the pressure adjusting holes or safety
valve are clogged, steam or contents
may spray out, causing burns or other
injuries.
Examples of cooking that is not allowed:
• Thickened foods such as curry sauce,
stew, jam, etc.
• Using baking soda or such other agent
that causes sudden foaming
• Cooking and seasoning rice in
commercially available recipe books
for rice cookers
• Heating ingredients or seasoning in a
plastic bag, etc.
• Cooking and seasoning rice using
tomatoes and greens that can clog
pressure adjusting holes
• Using parchment paper, aluminum
foil, or plastic wrap that may cause a
clogged pressure adjusting hole
• Fish paste, beans (to be simmered), etc.
that expand in volume (Before using
beans for dishes such as sekihan (red
bean rice), boil them using another pan.)
• Using a lot of oil
• Cooking amaranth or other small
grains that may cause clogging
When the surface of the rice cooker is
damaged, immediately turn the power
off.
Failure to do so may cause electric
shock.
Stop using the rice cooker
immediately in case of any
malfunction or failure.
Using the rice cooker with a problem
may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
Examples of malfunction and failure:
• The power cord and/or power plug
become abnormally hot.
• Smoke is emitted from the rice cooker
or a burning odor is detected.
• The rice cooker is cracked or there are
loose or wobbling parts.
• The inner pot is deformed.
• There are other problems or
abnormalities.
Immediately disconnect the power cord
from the outlet and contact the place of
purchase for inspection/repair service.
Do not use the rice cooker on an
unstable surface, a heat sensitive
table, or mat, etc.
Doing so may cause fire or damage to
the table or mat.
Do not use the rice cooker near walls
or furniture.
Steam and heat may cause damage,
discoloration, and/or deformation. Use
the rice cooker at least 30 cm away from
walls or furniture.
When using the rice cooker on a kitchen
rack or cabinet, make sure that steam is
not trapped.
At least 30 cm
Keep the appliance plug away from
metal objects or dust.
This is to avoid electric shock, short
circuits, or fire.
Be sure to use the specified power
cord only. Do not use the power cord
for any other devices.
Doing so may cause malfunction or fire.
WARNING CAUTION
Do not use the rice cooker in a small
space where the operation panel is
exposed to steam.
Steam and heat may result in
deformation of the operation panel, and/
or damage, discoloration, deformation,
and/or malfunction of the rice cooker.
When using the rice cooker on a sliding
tabletop, pull the tabletop out so that the
operation panel is not exposed to the
emitted steam.
Do not use the rice cooker on a
sliding tabletop that does not have
sufficient load bearing capacity.
Otherwise, the rice cooker may fall,
resulting in injury, burns, or malfunction.
Before using the rice cooker, confirm
that the sliding tabletop is sufficiently
able to bear its weight.
Do not use the rice cooker near a heat
source or where it may be splashed
with water.
Doing so may cause electric shock,
electric leakage, fire, and/or deformation
or malfunction of the rice cooker.
Use only the inner pot made
exclusively for this rice cooker.
Using any other pot may cause
overheating or malfunction.
Do not use the rice cooker when the
tab of the inner lid is broken.
Doing so may cause steam leaks or
boiling over, resulting in burns or other
injuries. Rice may not be cooked well.
Do not cook with the inner pot empty.
Doing so may cause overheating or
malfunction.
This rice cooker is for household use.
It can also be used in the following
environments:
• Store/office kitchens, etc.
• Agricultural facilities
• Hotel guest rooms or similar
accommodation-type environments
• Guest houses or similar
accommodation-type environments
Do not use the rice cooker on an
aluminum sheet or electric mat.
Aluminum material may generate heat,
resulting in smoke or fire.
Do not use the rice cooker with the
air inlet/outlet blocked or in a hot
room.
Do not place it on a carpet or plastic
bag.
Doing so may result in electric shock,
electric leakage, fire, or malfunction.
Do not use the rice cooker on an
induction cooktop.
Doing so may result in malfunction.
Be careful about any escaping steam
when opening the lid.
Exposure to steam may result in burns.
Do not touch
Do not touch high-temperature
surfaces during or immediately after
cooking.
Doing so may result in burns.
Do not handle the inner pot handles
with your bare hands when the rice
cooker is in operation or immediately
after cooking. Be sure to use oven
mitts to pick up the inner pot handles.
Touching the hot inner pot handle may
result in burns.
Inner pot handles
Unplug the
power cord
Disconnect the power plug when not
in use.
This is to avoid injury, burns, electric
shock, electric leakage, or fire caused
by insulation deterioration.