Important Safeguards - Tiger JBX-A18N Operating Instructions Manual

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Important Safeguards

Read and follow all safety instructions before using the rice cooker.
• The WARNINGS and CAUTIONS described below are intended to protect the user and other individuals
from physical and property damage. To ensure safety, please follow them carefully.
• Do not remove the caution/warning labels attached to the rice cooker.
The safety instructions are classified and described according to the level of harm and damage caused by
improper use, as shown below.
This symbol indicates there is
a possibility of serious injury or
death *1 when the product is handled
WARNING
improperly.
This symbol indicates there is a
possibility of minor or moderate injury
or damage to property
CAUTION
product is handled improperly.
*1 "Serious injury" is defined here as loss of sight, physical injury,
burns (high and low temperature), electric shock, broken
bones, poisoning, or other injuries severe enough to involve
permanent damage and require hospitalization or extended
outpatient care.
*2 "Minor or moderate injury" is defined here as a physical injury,
burns, or electric shock that does not require a hospital stay or
extended outpatient care.
*3 "Damage to property" is defined here as damage that affects a
building, furniture, livestock, or pets.
Only use a voltage of 220 V AC.
Use of any other power supply voltages
may cause fire or electric shock.
Use an electrical outlet rated for 7
A or higher and do not plug in other
devices at the same time.
Connecting other devices to the same
outlet may cause the outlet to overheat,
resulting in fire.
Do not use a damaged power cord.
Do not damage the power cord.
Do not modify, forcefully bend, pull,
twist, or fold the cord. Do not place the
cord near high temperature surfaces or
under/between heavy objects to prevent
fire and electric shock.
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Description of Symbols
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.
indicates a prohibited
action. The specific details
*2
of the prohibited action are
*3 when the
indicated inside the symbol or
in an illustration or text near
the 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 illustration
or text near the symbol.
WARNING
Wipe the power plug thoroughly if
dust or other foreign objects are
collected on it.
This is to avoid fire.
If the power cord is damaged,
purchase a replacement cord from
the manufacturer or its service agent
and replace the damaged cord.
Otherwise, a malfunction or accident
may occur.
Insert the power plug completely into
the outlet.
Failure to do so may cause electric
shock, short circuits, smoke, or fire.
WARNING
Keep the appliance plug out of the
reach of small children.
Do not allow them to place the appliance
plug in their mouths.
Doing so may cause electric shock,
short circuits, or fire.
Keep the appliance plug away from
metal objects, such as pins, or dust.
This is to avoid electric shock, short
circuits, or fire.
Be sure to use the specified power
cord only. Do not use the power cord
for any other devices.
Doing so may cause malfunction or fire.
Do not use the rice cooker when
the power cord or the power plug is
damaged or the plug is loose in the
outlet.
Doing so may cause electric shock,
short circuits, or fire.
Do not handle the power plug with
wet hands.
Doing so may cause electric shock or
injury.
Do not touch
the unit with
wet hands
Never open the lid during cooking.
Doing so may cause burns.
Do not place your face or hands near
the steam vent.
Doing so may cause burns. Never allow
small children near the steam vent.
Do not touch
Do not allow children to use the rice
cooker by themselves or do not use
the rice cooker within the reach of
small children.
Doing so may cause burns, electric
shock, or injury.
Do not immerse the rice cooker in
water or splash water over the rice
cooker.
Never immerse Doing so may cause short circuits and
the unit in water
electric shock.
or other liquid
Do not expose the power plug to
steam.
Doing so may cause electric shock or
fire. When using the rice cooker on a
sliding table, be careful not to expose
the power plug to steam.
Do not insert any metal objects, such
as pins, wires, etc., into any gaps
between the parts.
Doing so may cause electric shock or
malfunction.
Do not attempt to modify the rice
cooker. Disassembly or repairs
should be performed only by an
authorized service representative.
Disassembly
is prohibited
Otherwise, fire, electric shock, or injury
may occur.
Do not use the rice cooker in any
way not described in the instruction
manual (supplied COOKBOOK).
Steam or contents may spray out,
causing burns or other injuries.
Examples:
• Heating ingredients and seasonings
inside of plastic cooking bags, etc.
• Using parchment paper to cover food
in the rice cooker.
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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