Important Safeguards - Tiger JPX-W10W Operating Instructions Manual

Important Safeguards

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 the caution/warning seal attached
to the appliance.
Safety instructions are classified and described as shown
below, according to the level of harm and damage caused by
improper use that results from ignoring instructions.
This warning sign indicates that "There
is a possibility of death or serious
injury *1 " if the rice cooker is handled
improperly.
This caution sign indicates that "There
is a possibility of personal injury
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 specific details of the warning or caution are
indicated inside the symbol or in an illustration or
text near the symbol.
Caution
The 7 symbol indicates a prohibited action.
The specific details of the prohibited action are
indicated inside the symbol or in an illustration or
text near the symbol.
Prohibited
The a symbol indicates an action that must be
taken or an instruction that must be followed.
The specific details of the action or instruction
are indicated inside the symbol or in an
Instructions
illustration or text near the symbol.
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Special cautions for
handling the inner pot.
Caution
Only use the inner pot (clay pot)
made exclusively for this rice
cooker.
Using any other pot may result in overheating
or malfunction.
Do not fall or hit the inner pot on
a hard object. Do not expose it to
a strong impact.
Doing so may result in injury or damage.
*2
Do not handle the inner pot with
your bare hands during operation
or immediately after operation of
the rice cooker; use oven mitts
to touch the pot.
Touching the hot pot may result in burn.
Cautions towards enabling the long-
term use of this rice cooker
● Strictly observe the following to keep
the inner pot from being scratched
or cracked, or the fluorocarbon resin
coating from blistering or peeling:
· Do not use the inner pot for other recipes
than those recommended.
· Do not place the inner pot over a gas fire, or
use it on an electromagnetic cooker or in a
microwave oven, etc.
· Do not cook with the inner pan empty. Do not
cool the pan suddenly.
· Use the Keep Warm function for white rice or
rinse-free rice only; do not use for mixed 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 during
washing.
· Do not clean the inner pot with hard materials
such as metal sponges or nylon scouring
sponges.
· Do not use a dishwasher/dryer to clean the
inner pot.
● If the inner pot is scratched, chipped or
cracked, purchase a new one at the place
of purchase or Tiger customer service
listed in "Contact".
● The inner pot's fluorocarbon resin
coating may wear and peel with
e x t e n d e d u s e . T h i s m a t e r i a l i s
harmless to humans and this situation
presents no hindrance to actual
cooking or to the rice cooker's heat
insulating capability. In the case you
would like to purchase a new inner
pan, you can do so by contacting
store of purchase or Tiger customer
service.
Do not modify the rice cooker.
Disassembly or repair should only
be performed by a qualified service
representative.
Modifying the rice cooker yourself in any way
may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
Use only 220 V AC rated voltage.
Use of any other power source may result in fire
or electric shock.
Use an independent outlet rated for 7
A or higher rated voltage.
Connecting other instruments to the same
outlet may cause the branchsocket to overheat,
resulting in fire.
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 fire or electric shock.
Clean the power plug if it is dirty.
Failure to do so may result in fire.
Insert the power plug fully into the
outlet.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock,
short-circuiting, or fire.
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 fire.
If the supply cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by a special cord
or assembly available from the
manufacturer or its service agent.
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