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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Indicates risk of injury, household
or property damage if mishandled.
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The degree of danger or damage by the misuse of this product is indicated as follows:
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The illustrations used in these Operating Instructions may vary from the actual product you have purchased.
Do not plug or unplug the Power Cord if your hands are wet.
Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
Do not damage the Power Cord. Do not bend, pull,
twist, bundle or attempt to modify the Power Cord.
Do not place it on or near high temperature
surfaces or appliances, under heavy items or
between objects.
A damaged Power Cord can cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use a power source other than 220−230 V AC.
Use of any other power supply voltage may cause fire or
electric shock.
Do not allow the Power Plug to come into contact
with steam.
Allowing the Power Plug to come into contact with steam
after inserting it into the electrical outlet may cause short
circuit or fire. When using on a slide-out table or shelf, place
the Rice Cooker in a position where the Power Plug does not
come into contact with steam.
Insert the Power Plug completely and securely into
the electrical outlet.
A loosely inserted Power Plug may cause electric shock,
short circuit, smoke or fire.
Use only an electrical outlet rated at 10 amperes
minimum, and do not plug other devices into the
same outlet.
Plugging other devices into the same outlet may cause the
electrical outlet to overheat, resulting in fire.
If the blades or surface of the Power Plug become
soiled, wipe them clean.
A dirty Power Plug may cause fire.
Stop using immediately if you notice any of the
following symptoms indicating a malfunction or
breakdown.
Continued use of the Rice Cooker under these circumstances
may cause smoke, fire, electric shock or injury.
• The Power Plug, Power Cord or Appliance Plug has
become very hot.
• The Power Cord is damaged or the electricity turns on and
off when touched.
• The body of the Rice Cooker is deformed or unusually hot.
• Smoke is arising from the Rice Cooker or there is a burning
smell.
• Some part of the Rice Cooker is cracked, loose or unstable. etc.
If any of the above occurs, unplug the Rice Cooker
immediately and contact the store where you
purchased it for check-ups and/or repair.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
Do not place your hands or face near the Steam Vent.
Doing so may cause burns or scalding.
Take special precautions with children and infants.
Indicates risk of serious injury
or death.
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Prohibited or required actions are indicated as follows:
WARNINGS
CAUTIONS
Indicates a prohibited operation.
Indicates a requirement or instruction that
must be followed.
These WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are intended to prevent property damage or personal injury to
you and others.
Do not immerse the Rice Cooker in water or splash it with
water. Do not pour water directly into the Rice Cooker.
Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock.
Do not allow liquid to come in contact with the Plug
Receptacle, Power Plug, Power Cord or Appliance Plug.
Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock.
Do not put any metal objects such as
pins or wires into the air vent
or crevices located at the bottom
of the Rice Cooker.
Doing so may cause electric shock
or malfunction, resulting in injury.
Do not allow children
to use the Rice Cooker unsupervised. Keep it out of the
reach of infants.
Children are at risk of burns, electric shock or injury.
Do not open the Outer Lid or move the Rice Cooker
during cooking.
Doing so may cause burns.
This Rice Cooker is for cooking rice and keeping rice
warm only.
Do not use for other than intended purposes. Always follow the
Operating Instructions, and never cook the following:
• Foods packaged in plastic bags.
• Foods wrapped in parchment paper, aluminum foil, plastic wrap, etc.
or steaming dishes.
Doing so may clog the steam exhaust route.
Do not use the Rice Cooker if the Power
Cord or Power Plug is damaged or if the
Power Plug is loosely inserted
into the electrical outlet.
Doing so may
cause electric
shock, short
circuit or fire.
Do not modify the Rice Cooker. Only a repair technician
should disassemble or repair this unit.
Attempting to do so may cause fire, electric shock or injury. Make any
repair inquiries to the store where you purchased the Rice Cooker.
Be sure to follow these instructions.
Air Vent
Appliance
Plug
Power
Plug
Power Cord
Electrical
Outlet
Open
Button
Unplug the Power Plug from the outlet when the Rice
Cooker is not in use.
Leaving the Power Plug in an outlet may cause the insulation to
become damaged, resulting in burns, injury, electric shock, short
circuit or fire.
Do not touch the Open
Button when moving the
Rice Cooker.
Doing so may cause the Outer
Lid to open, resulting in injury or
burns.
Do not use the Rice Cooker
where it may come into contact with water or
near heat sources.
Doing so may cause electric shock, short circuit, or can
deform the Rice Cooker.
Do not use cookware other than the provided
Inner Cooking Pan.
Doing so may cause the cookware to overheat or the Rice
Cooker to malfunction.
Do not use the Rice Cooker near walls or
furniture. Allow enough room for steam to
escape if using beneath shelving.
Steam or heat may damage, discolor or deform walls,
furniture or shelving.
Please allow the Rice Cooker to cool down before
cleaning.
Hot parts such as the Inner Lid, Inner Cooking Pan and heating
element may cause burns.
Always unplug the Rice Cooker by holding the Power
Plug, not by pulling the Power Cord.
Pulling the Power Cord to unplug the Rice Cooker may cause
electric shock, short circuit or fire.
Insert the Plug into the Main Body securely.
Otherwise it may cause electric shock, short circuit, smoke or fire.
If the Power Plug, Power Cord or Appliance Plug is
damaged, it must be replaced by an appropriate cord
or assembly made available by the manufacturer or its
service agent.
Do not place or use the Rice Cooker on unstable
surfaces or on surfaces that are vulnerable to heat.
Doing so may cause injury or fire.
Do not use the Rice Cooker on a slide-out table or
shelf with insufficient load capacity.
Doing so may damage the slide-out table or shelf, causing the
Rice Cooker to fall, resulting in injury or burns. The slide-out table
or shelf should at least have a load capacity of 12 kg.
Do not use the Rice Cooker on a surface where the air
vent located at the bottom of the Rice Cooker can
become blocked or covered (such as on paper, cloth,
carpet, plastic bag or aluminum sheet).
Doing so may cause breakdown or malfunction.
Do not use other Power Cord than the one provided.
Do not use the Power Cord for other appliances.
Doing so may cause malfunction or fire.
CAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
When you are finished, be sure to press the CANCEL
button.
Removing the Inner Cooking Pan only will not turn off the power.
Do not cover the Main Body, especially the Steam Vent,
with a cloth or other objects.
Doing so may cause deformation and/or discoloration of the Main
Body or Outer Lid.
Do not damage, drop or deform the Inner Cooking Pan.
A damaged Inner Cooking Pan may not cook properly.
Do not operate the Rice Cooker if rice or other matter is
stuck on the inside of the Main Body, the outside
surface of the Inner Cooking Pan, the Center Sensor or
the Heating Plate.
Doing so may burn the rice or otherwise cause imperfect cooking.
Do not cook when the Inner Cooking Pan is empty.
Doing so may cause breakdown of the Rice Cooker.
Do not splash the Rice Cooker with water or place it on
top of something wet.
Doing so may cause electric shock or breakdown.
Do not use the Rice Cooker in direct sunlight.
Doing so may cause discoloration of the Rice Cooker.
Do not use the Rice Cooker where its steam may come
into contact with other electrical appliances.
The steam may cause fire, malfunction, discoloration or
deformation to other electrical appliances.
Do not tilt the Rice Cooker when carrying it.
Doing so may cause the contents to spill.
Clean the Rice Cooker and the surrounding area before
using it.
This Rice Cooker is equipped with an air vent to improve function
and performance, but if dust or insects enter the air vent, the Rice
Cooker may malfunction. If the Rice Cooker malfunctions due to
insects, etc. entering the air vent, there will be a charge for repairs.
This appliance is intended for household use and
similar applications listed below:
• Staff (employee) kitchen area in shops, offices and other working
environments.
* This appliance is not intended for use by many unspecified
people for a long period of time.
This appliance must not be used in the following areas:
• Farm houses.
• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments.
• Bed and breakfast type environments.
Be especially careful
with metal parts such
as the Inner Lid Set,
Inner Cooking Pan
and Heating Plate.
Do not touch hot surfaces during or
immediately after use.
Be careful of steam
when opening the
Outer Lid.
Be careful not to
touch the Inner
Cooking Pan when
loosening rice.
Touching hot surfaces
may cause burns.
WARNINGS
Bottom view of
the product
Plug
Receptacle
