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1Important 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 
o.
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 re, 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 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 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 re.
Be sure to use the specied power 
cord only. Do not use the power cord 
for any other devices.
Doing so may cause malfunction or re.
 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 
sucient load bearing capacity.
Otherwise, the rice cooker may fall, 
resulting in injury, burns, or malfunction. 
Before using the rice cooker, conrm 
that the sliding tabletop is suciently 
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, re, 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/oce 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 re.
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, re, 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 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
Disconnect the power plug when not 
in use.
This is to avoid injury, burns, electric 
shock, electric leakage, or re caused 
by insulation deterioration.