Tiger JAX-R18A Operating Instructions Manual page 4

Do not expose the plug to steam.
Doing so may result in electric shock
or fire. When using the product on a
sliding table, be careful not to expose
the product to steam.
Handling the rice cooker
Do not immerse the appliance
in water, or pour water into the
appliance;
this is to avoid short circuits, electric
Never immerse
the unit in water
shocks, and malfunctions.
or other liquid
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
malfunction of the unit itself.
Only use the cooking plate supplied
with this rice cooker.
Using another cooking plate may result
in fire or burns.
Household use only.
This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such
as:
• staff kitchen areas in shops, offices
and other working environments
• farm houses
• by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments
• bed and breakfast type environments
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Warning
Do not insert any metal objects the
air inlet or air outlet, or any gaps
between parts.
Doing so may result in electric shock or
malfunction.
Starting to cook
Do not use the cooking plate without
the inner pot.
Doing so may result in fire, smoke, or
burns.
During and after cooking
Never open the lid during cooking.
Doing so may result in burns.
Do not place your face or hands near
the steam vent.
Doing so may result in burns. Be
especially careful to keep out of reach of
Do not touch
infants and children.
Caution
Environment for use
Do not use near the wall or furniture.
Steam and heat may cause damage,
discoloration and/or deformation. Use the
rice cooker at least 30cm away from walls
or furniture. When using the appliance on
a kitchen rack or cabinet, make sure the
steam or heat is not trapped.
At least 30cm
Do not use a sliding tabletop with
insufficient load bearing capacity.
Otherwise the rice cooker may fall
resulting injury, burn or malfunction.
Check that the load bearing capacity is
sufficient before use.
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,
power cord
short-circuiting, fire, or deformation or
malfunction of the rice cooker.
Do not use the rice cooker in a small
space where the operation panel is
Do not touch
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
Do not touch
panel is not exposed to the emitted steam.
Do not use the rice cooker on an IH
cooking heater.
Doing so may result in malfunction.
Power cord and plug
Be sure to firmly hold the plug when
removing from an outlet; this is to
avoid electric shock, shorting, or fire.
Do not use multiple outlet
receptacles; this is to avoid fire.
Handling the rice cooker
Use only 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.
Unplug power cord when not in use.
This is to avoid injury, scalds, electric
shock, or fire caused by a short-circuit.
Unplug the
Do not touch the hook 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 move the rice cooker while it
is still cooking.
Doing so may cause the contents to spill
and cause burns.
Cleaning the rice cooker
Wait until the appliance has cooled
down before performing maintenance;
this is to avoid burns from hot surfaces.
Do not wash the entire appliance.
Do not pour water into the appliance or
into the base of the appliance; this is to
avoid short circuits and electric shocks.
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
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