Tiger JAX-T10U User manual

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Cuiseur à riz électrique
MODE D'EMPLOI
Nous vous remercions d'avoir fait l'achat d'un cuiseur à riz/chauffe-riz de marque TIGER.
Veuillez lire attentivement ces instructions avant d'utiliser l'appareil et respectez-les
attentivement.
Pour usage domestique
Electric Rice Cooker
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing this TIGER rice cooker/warmer.
Please read these instructions carefully before use and observe them during use.
For household use

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Contents
1 Safety Instructions..................................................................................................... 6
2 Names and Functions of Component Parts...........................................................11
Menu options and features..................................................................................... 13
Tips on making delicious rice................................................................................. 14
3 Before Cooking Rice................................................................................................ 16
4 How to Cook Rice .................................................................................................... 18
Cooking time guidelines ......................................................................................... 19
5 Once the Rice Is Done Cooking.............................................................................. 20
6 Setting the Timer...................................................................................................... 21
7 Keeping the Rice Warm........................................................................................... 23
8 Reheating Cooked Rice........................................................................................... 24
9 Cooking Rice and Side Dishes Together (“Synchro-Cooking” Menu)................ 25
10 Slow Cooking (“Slow Cook” Menu) ....................................................................... 27
11 Steaming Food (“Steam” Menu)............................................................................. 29
12 Cleaning and Maintenance...................................................................................... 32
13 If Rice Does Not Cook Properly.............................................................................. 38
14 If Synchro-Cooking Does Not Go As Expected..................................................... 40
15 If Slow Cooking Does Not Go As Expected........................................................... 41
16 Troubleshooting....................................................................................................... 42
If these indications appear...................................................................................... 43
Setting the present time.......................................................................................... 44
Specications........................................................................................................... 45
In case of a power outage....................................................................................... 45
Purchasing consumables and optional accessories ........................................... 45

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1 Safety Instructions
Read and follow all safety instructions before using the rice cooker.
• The precautions described here are intended to protect the user and other individuals from physical harm
and to safeguard against damage to property. Be sure to follow the instructions since they are important
safeguards.
• Do not remove any safety labels attached to the rice cooker.
Safetyinstructionsareclassiedanddescribedasshownbelow,
according to the level of harm and damage caused by improper
use that results from ignoring instructions.
General safety precautions
Do not modify the rice cooker.
Disassembly or repair should only
be performed by a qualied service
representative.
Modifying the rice cooker yourself in any
waymayresultinre,electricshock,or
injury.
Stop using the rice cooker
immediately in the event of trouble.
Failuretodosomayresultinre,
electricshock,orinjury.
Examples of trouble:
• The power cord or plug becomes
abnormally hot during use.
• Smoke is emitted from the rice cooker
or a burning odor is detected.
• Thericecookeriscracked,orthere
are loose or rattling parts.
• The inner pot is deformed.
• There are other problems or
abnormalities.
Immediately disconnect the power plug
from the outlet and contact the place of
purchase for inspection and repair.
Warning This warning sign indicates that
“There is a possibility of death or
serious injury*1” if the rice cooker is
handled improperly.
Caution
This caution sign indicates that
“There is a possibility of personal
injury*2 or damage to property*3”
if the rice cooker is handled
improperly.
*1 “Seriousinjury”herereferstolossofsight,injuries,burns
(high-orlow-temperatureburns),electricshocks,broken
bones,poisoning,andothermedicalconditions,whichmay
result in aftereffects and/or which require hospitalization or
long-term outpatient care.
*2 “Injury”herereferstophysicalinjuries,burns,orelectric
shocks which do not require hospitalization or long-term
outpatient care.
*3 “Damage to property” here refers to extended damage to
buildings,householdeffects,domesticanimals,pets,etc.
Description of symbols used
The symbol indicates
a warning or caution. The
specicdetailsofthewarning
or caution are indicated inside
the symbol or in an illustration
or text near the symbol.
The symbol indicates a
prohibitedaction.Thespecic
details of the prohibited
action are indicated inside the
symbol or in an illustration or
text near the symbol.
The symbol indicates an
action that must be taken or
an instruction that must be
followed.Thespecicdetails
of the action or instruction are
indicated inside the symbol or
in an illustration or text near
the symbol.
Warning

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Warning
Who should use the rice cooker
Do not allow children to use the rice
cooker unsupervised. Keep out of
reach of infants.
Unsupervised use by children or infants
mayresultinburns,electricshock,or
injury.
This rice cooker is not intended
for use by persons with physical
difculties or lack of adequate
knowledge of its proper use.
A person with sufcient knowledge
should always be present to conrm
the appropriate use of the rice cooker.
Inappropriateusemayresultinburns,
electricshock,orinjury.
Using the rice cooker
Do not use the rice cooker in any
ways not specically covered in this
instruction manual (and the supplied
“COOKBOOK”).
Doing so may enable steam or the
contentsofthericecookertosprayout,
resulting in burns or other injury.
Examples of procedures that should not
be performed:
• Heating ingredients or seasoning
insideofplasticbags,etc.
• Using a cooking sheet or other utensil
to cover food in the rice cooker
Power supply
Use only 120 V AC power.
Use of any other power source may
resultinreorelectricshock.
Use an independent outlet rated for
15 A or higher.
Connecting other instruments to the
same outlet may cause the branch
sockettooverheat,resultinginre.
Power cord and plug
Do not use a damaged power cord.
Also, be careful not to damage the
power cord yourself.
(Donotmodify,forciblybend,pull,twist,
or bundle the cord. Do not expose it to
heat. Do not rest anything heavy on the
power cord or sandwich it between any
objects.)
Doingsomayresultinreorelectric
shock.
Clean the power plug if it is dirty.
Failuretodosomayresultinre.
Insert the power plug fully into the
outlet.
Failure to do so may result in electric
shock,short-circuiting,smoke,orre.
Do not use the rice cooker if there
is any damage to the power cord or
plug, or if the plug cannot be securely
inserted into the outlet.
Doingsomayresultinelectricshock,
short-circuiting,orre.
Do not connect or disconnect the
power plug with wet hands.
Doing so may result in electric shock or
injury.
Do not expose the power plug to
steam.
Doing so may result in electric shock or
re.Whenusingthericecookerona
slidingtabletop,positionthecookerso
that the power plug is not exposed to the
emitted steam.

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Caution
Warning
Handling the rice cooker
Do not immerse the rice cooker in or
splash it with water.
Doing so may result in short-circuiting or
electric shock.
Do not insert pins, needles, or other
metal objects, etc., into gaps between
parts.
Doing so may result in electric shock or
in injury due to malfunction.
Starting to cook
Do not use the cooking plate without
the inner pot.
Doingsomayresultinre,smoke,or
burns.
During and after cooking
Never open the lid during cooking.*1
Doing so may result in burns.
Do not place your face or hands near
the steam cap or steam vent.
Doing so may result in burns. Be
especially careful to keep out of reach of
infants and children.
General safety precautions
Handle the rice cooker with care.
Dropping the rice cooker or exposing it
to a strong impact may result in injury or
in malfunction of the unit itself.
Only use the cooking plate supplied
with this rice cooker.
Using another cooking plate may result
inreorburns.
Using the rice cooker
This rice cooker is a general
household appliance.
Itmay,however,alsobeusedin
applications such as:
• staffkitchenareasinshops,ofces,
and other working environments;
• farm houses;
• forguestsinhotels,motels,andother
accommodation-type environments.
Environment for use
Do not use the rice cooker on
unstable surfaces or heat sensitive
tables or mats.
Doingsomayresultinre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 11.81 inches (30
cm)awayfromwallsorfurniture.When
using the rice cooker in a hide-away-
typeofshelforcounter,becarefulnotto
allow the steam to remain trapped inside
the enclosed area.
At least 11.81
inches (30 cm)
*1 “During cooking” means while cooking rice as well as other types of cooking.

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Caution
Do not use the rice cooker near a heat
source or where it may be splashed
with water.
Doingsomayresultinelectricshock,
short-circuiting,re,ordeformationor
malfunction of the rice cooker.
Power cord and plug
Be sure to hold the power plug when
disconnecting the cord from an
outlet.
Failure to do so may cause an electric
shockorshort-circuiting,resultinginre.
Do not plug multiple appliances into
a single outlet.
Doingsomayresultinre.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
1. A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer extension cords are available and
may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3. If a longer extension cord is used:
a. The marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least as great
as the electrical rating of the appliance.
b. The longer cord should be arranged so
that it will not drape over the counter
top or tabletop where it can be pulled by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
Handling the rice cooker
Only use the inner pot made
exclusively for this rice cooker.
Using any other pot may result in
overheating or malfunction.
Do not cook with the inner pot empty.
Doing so may result in overheating or
malfunction.
Be careful of the escaping steam
when opening the lid.
Exposure to steam may result in burns.
Disconnect the power plug from the
outlet when the rice cooker is not in
use.
Failure to do so may result in injury or
burns,orinelectricshockorashort-
circuit-inducedreduetodegradationof
the insulation.
Do not touch the open/lock button
while carrying the rice cooker.
Doingsomaycausethelidtoopen,
resulting in injury or burns.
During and after cooking
Do not touch hot parts during or
immediately after cooking.
Doing so may result in burns.
Do not handle the inner pot with your
bare hands when the rice cooker is or
has recently been in operation; use
oven mitts to pick up the pot.
Touching the hot pot may result in burns.
Inner pot
Do not move the rice cooker during
cooking.*1
Doing so may result in burns or enable
the contents to boil over.
*1 “During cooking” means while cooking rice as well as other types of cooking.

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Caution
Cleaning the rice cooker
Wait until the rice cooker has cooled
down before cleaning it.
Failure to do so may result in burns.
Do not wash the entire rice cooker.
Do not wash the entire rice cooker or
pour water into the rice cooker or its
bottom section. Doing so may result in
short-circuiting or electric shock.
Cautions towards enabling the
long-term use of this rice cooker
●Remove burned rice and any other remaining
grains of rice.
Failure to do so may cause steam to leak out or
thecontentstoboilover,resultinginamalfunction
of the unit or simply in improperly cooked rice.
●Do not cover the rice cooker with a cloth or other
object during cooking.*1
Doing so may cause the rice cooker or the lid to
become deformed or discolored.
●The holes on the rice cooker are designed
to maintain its functions and performance. In
extremelyrarecases,dustoreveninsectsmay
enter these holes and cause a malfunction. To
preventthis,acommerciallyavailableinsect-
preventionsheet,etc.,isrecommended.Ifa
malfunctiondoesoccurduetothisproblem,itwill
not be covered by warranty. Contact the place of
purchase.
● Theinnerpot’suorocarbonresincoatingmay
wear and peel with extended use. This material is
harmless to humans and this situation presents no
hindrance to actual cooking or to the rice cooker’s
heat insulating capability.
Ifyouwouldlike,oriftheinnerpotbecomes
deformedorcorroded,anewonemaybe
purchased. Contact the place of purchase.
●Strictly observe the following to keep the
uorocarbonresincoatingfromblisteringor
peeling:
• Donotplacetheinnerpotoveragasre,or
use it on an electromagnetic cooker or in a
microwaveoven,etc.
• UsetheKeepWarmfunctionforwhiterice
(rinse-free rice) only; do not use for seasoned
rice,etc.
• Do not use vinegar inside the inner pot.
• Use only the supplied spatula or a wooden
spatula.
• Do not use hard utensils such as metal
ladles,spoons,orwhisks.
• Do not place a basket inside the inner pot.
• Do not place tableware and other hard
utensils or objects inside the inner pot.
• Do not clean the inner pot with hard materials
such as metal spatulas or nylon scouring
sponges.
• Do not use a dishwasher/dryer to clean the
inner pot.
• Be careful not to scratch the inner pot when
washing rice.
• Iftheinnerpotbecomesdeformed,contact
the place of purchase.
*1 “During cooking” means while cooking rice as well as other types of cooking.