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 Do not use the rice cooker in a small 
space where steam mists over the 
operation panel.
Otherwise moisture and heat of steam may 
deform the  operation  panel and harm,  discolor, 
deform and damage the body.
When using the rice cooker 
on  a  sliding  tabletop,  pull 
out the table before starting 
operation so that the rice 
cooker is  not exposed to  the 
emitted steam.
 Do not use a sliding tabletop with 
insufcient load bearing capacity.
Otherwise the rice cooker may fall resulting in 
injury, burn or  malfunction.  Check that the load 
bearing capacity is sufcient before use.
 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.
 Do not use the rice cooker when the 
pressure adjusting hole, safety valve 
or pressure reducing hole is clogged.
Doing so may cause steam leak or boiling over 
resulting  in burn  or injury.  Rice  may  not  be 
cooked well.
 Do not use the rice cooker when the 
tab of the inner lid is broken.
Doing so may cause steam leak or boiling over 
resulting  in burn  or injury.  Rice  may  not  be 
cooked well.
 Do not cook with the inner pot empty.
Doing so may result in overheating or 
malfunction.
 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, short-
circuiting, re or malfunction.
 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 foreign objects such as 
pins, needles or other metal objects 
into the air inlet/outlet or a gap 
between the parts.
Doing so may result in electric shock or in injury 
due to malfunction.
 When closing the lid, remove rice or 
grains adhering to the upper casing 
or around the hook, and close the lid 
until it clicks.
Failure to do so may cause the steam to come 
out or the content to boil over resulting in burn.
 Do not use the rice cooker in 
anyways not specically covered 
in this instruction manual (and the 
supplied “COOKBOOK”).
Doing so may cause the clogged pressure 
adjusting hole, safety valve or pressure reducing 
hole, and the content may boil  over resulting in 
burn.
<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
• Boiling  beans separately before  using them 
for red rice etc.
• Cooking  rice with amaranths  or other  small 
grains that may cause clogging
• Cooking rice seasoned with ketchup or tomato 
sauce
 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  and/or  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 rattling parts.
• The inner pot is scratched or cracked.
• 
There are other problems or abnormalities.
Immediately disconnect the power plug from 
the outlet and contact the place of purchase for 
inspection and repair.
Caution
 Disconnect the power plug from the 
outlet when the rice cooker is not in 
use.
Failure to do so may result in injury or burn, 
or in electric shock or a shortcircuit-induced re 
due to degradation of the insulation.
 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.
 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.
 Household use only.
This appliance is intended to be used in 
household and similar applications such as:
·  staff kitchen areas  in  shops,  ofces and  other 
working environments
· farm houses
· 
 by clients in hotels, motels and other residential 
type environments
· bed and breakfast type environments 
 Do not use on an unstable surface, 
or on a table or rug that is vulnerable 
to heat.
Doing so may result in fire or damage to the 
table or mat.
 Do not use near the wall or furniture.
Steam  and  heat  may  cause  damage,  
discoloration and/or  deformation. Use the rice 
cooker  at  least 12  inches (30cm)  away from 
walls or furniture. 
 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.
 Do not let infants or children lick the 
electric sockets or xtures.  
Doing so may result in electric shock.
 Never open the lid during cooking.
Doing so may cause the content to boil over 
resulting in  burn. If  you  need to  open  the lid, 
check that the Pressure indication on the 
operation panel is off and no steam is coming 
out. → P.21
 Do not allow children to use the rice 
cooker unsupervised. Keep it out of 
reach of infants.
Unsupervised use by children or infants may 
result in burn, electric shock, or injury.
 This appliance is not intended 
for use by persons with physical 
difculties or lack of experience and 
knowledge-unless they have been 
given supervision or instruction 
concerning to the use of the 
appliance by a person responsible 
for his/her safety.
 Unsupervised  use may result  in burn, electric 
shock, or injury.
 Do not place your face or hands near 
the steam cap or steam vent.
Doing  so may  result  in burn.  Be  especially 
careful to keep them out of reach of infants and 
children.
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