Tiger JBV-A10U, JBV-A18U, JBV-A18U-W Manual

Part names and functions

Accessories

Sounds
The following sounds that you may hear while cooking, steaming or warming do not indicate malfunctions.

• "Click-click" sound (due to computer controls)
• "Splash" sound (due to rubbing of heat shrinkable metals)
• "Splash" sound of water (only while cooking or steaming)

Tips for cooking tasty rice
Choose rice of good quality and store it in a cool place
Choose freshly milled, fine, uniform, and glossy rice. Store rice in an airy, cool, and dark place.

Measure rice correctly using the supplied measuring cup
(1 cup is about 5.29 oz / 150 g)

Wash rice quickly
Wash rice repeatedly by stirring in and pouring out water. Do so until water becomes clear, but be sure to do so quickly so rice does not soak for too long.

Choose the [Plain] key when cooking rice with barley, multigrain rice, undermilled rice, germ rice, or sprouted brown rice

• Compared to plain rice, the rice might become scorched.
• When cooking millet together with plain rice, put the millet on top of the plain rice.
  If they are mixed, they may not be finely cooked.
  Maximum amount of plain rice and multigrain:
  1.0 L type cooker: 5.5 cups
  1.8 L type cooker: 10 cups
• When cooking millet together with brown rice, choose the [Brown] key and put the millet on top of the brown rice. If they are mixed, they may not be thoroughly cooked. Maximum amount of brown rice and multigrain:
  1.0 L type cooker: 3.5 cups
  1.8 L type cooker: 6 cups

Adjust water amount to fit the type of rice and your taste

• Water adjustment guidance

  Menu	Amount of water (use the scale marked inside of the inner pan as a guide, and adjust its amount to your taste)
  Plain	"Plain"
  Synchro-Cooking	"Synchro"
  Brown	"Brown"

  • When you add/reduce water to/from the standard scale level, do not add/reduce more than 1/3 of each scale.
  • *Adjust the water amount using the "Plain" scale when cooking germ rice, rice with barley, sprouted brown rice, undermilled rice, or multigrain rice.
  • If there is any guide on water adjustment on the bag of store-bought sprouted brown rice or multigrain rice, follow the guide and add/reduce some water to make it fit for your taste.

When cooking rice with other ingredients
2.5 oz / 70 g or less of ingredients can be used with each cup of rice. While seasonings should be mixed well with rice, the ingredients should just be put on the rice. Be sure to follow the guide of maximum amount for cooking with ingredients (below table).

When cooking plain rice mixed with brown rice or multigrain rice

• If the amount of brown or multigrain rice is greater than that of plain rice, choose the [Brown] key.
• If the amount of brown or multigrain rice is the equal to/lesser than that of plain rice, choose the [Plain] key.
  (We recommend that you soak brown rice in water for 1 to 2 hours before cooking.)

[Brown] key
Choose this menu to cook brown rice, which is not milled.
If the amount of brown rice is greater than that of plain rice, choose the [Brown] key. If the amount of brown rice is the equal to/lesser than that of plain rice, choose the [Plain] key.
We recommend that you soak brown rice in water for 1 to 2 hours before cooking.
When cooking multigrain rice mixed with brown rice, be sure to choose the [Brown] key.

Cooking time / cooking amount

When cooking is complete

When cooking is complete
The keep warm function starts automatically.

1. Loosen rice
   Be sure to loosen rice immediately and thoroughly.
   * Hold the inner pan using a kitchen mitt, etc. to loosen rice.
   
   If you open the lid right after the completion of cooking or while keeping warm, water may drop on the upper casing or outside. Wipe the water away.
   

2. Press the [Off / Cancel] key
   The Keep Warm lamp turns OFF.
   

3. Remove the plug from outlet

Keep warm function

This function can keep plain rice tasty. Usually, this function is switched ON and starts automatically after cooking is completed.

• To stop the Keep Warm function
  Press the [Off / Cancel] key. (The Keep Warm lamp turns OFF.)
  

• When using the keep warm again
  Press the [Keep Warm] key. (The Keep Warm lamp turns ON.)
  

While keep warm is functioning
The Keep Warm lamp is ON while the keep warm is functioning.

If the keep warm time exceeds 12 hours, the Keep Warm lamp blinks.

Cooking rice and another dish together "Synchro-Cooking"

Using the cooking plate, you can make dishes listed in the COOKBOOK together with rice. A dish can be cooked without rice by pouring water into the inner pan. Refer to the supplied COOKBOOK for cooking recipe.

• Do not use recipes other than those listed in the supplied COOKBOOK.
• Be careful not to put more ingredients than those shown in the COOKBOOK. Doing so may result in boil-over or poor performance.
• After cooking a dish with strong flavor, the odor may linger in the cooking plate.
• After cooking a dish with strong color, the cooking plate may be stained by ingredients.
• Do not use sharp tools such as a knife or fork inside the cooking plate.

Basic steps to use the synchro-cooking function

1. Prepare the ingredients and put them in the cooking plate
   * Try not to pile them up, but spread them out in the cooking plate. Doing so may result in boil-over or poor performance.
2. Preparation before cooking
   
   The following table shows the amount of rice to use when using synchro-cooking. Do not cook rice in the amount which exceeds the max and min limitations. Doing so may result in boil-over or poor performance.

   	1.0 L (5.5 cups) type	1.8 L (10 cups) type
   Maximum	2 cups	4 cups
   amount	(about 10.58 oz / 300 g)	(about 21.16 oz / 600 g)
   Minimum	1 cup	2 cups
   amount	(about 5.29 oz / 150 g)	(about 10.58 oz / 300 g)
   Cooking time	34-50 minutes	40-59 minutes

3. Set the cooking plate in the inner pan and close the lid
   
   
   • The cooking plate must always be set in the inner pan.
   • Do not tilt the cooking plate when setting.

4. Connect the power cord
   
   If the Keep Warm lamp is ON, turn it OFF by pressing the [Off / Cancel] key.
   

5. Press the [Synchro-Cooking] key
   
   Do not open the lid while cooking.
   

• Do not keep rice warm with the cooking plate left inside.
• The cooking plate will be hot after cooking, so be careful when removing.
• Do not tilt the cooking plate when removing. Doing so may cause contents to spill out, resulting in a burn.
• Once you remove the cooking plate, do not return it to the inner pan. Doing so may cause the rice to spoil or disturb the keep warm function.

When cooking a dish by itself, without rice

2. Choose the [Slow Cook / Steam] key.
3. After 20 to 30 minutes, press the [Off / Cancel] key once to turn the Keep Warm lamp ON.
   (When the cooking is not sufficient, press the [Slow Cook / Steam] key.)
4. Check the result of the cooking and take out the cooking plate.
5. Press the [Off / Cancel] key.

How to use "Slow Cook"

Refer to the supplied COOKBOOK for the cooking recipe.
The cooker heats the ingredients up to the boiling temperature and then reduces the heat to 93°C / 199°F and continues cooking. After awhile, it will reduce the temperature to 88°C / 190°F and continue cooking again. By gradually reducing the temperature, the seasonings can easily soak into the ingredients. There is no worry of boiling down even if the ingredients are heated for a long time. This menu is suitable for dishes that have relatively large volume and need to simmer for a long time.

• Be careful when making menus other than those listed in the supplied COOKBOOK. Some dishes may cause boil-over.
• Stir ingredients well before cooking to prevent the seasonings from concentrating at the bottom of the inner pan.
• When you cook a dish using boiled sauce, cool the sauce down once before you start cooking.
• If you want to add some thickness to the dish with starch, use it at the last step of the cooking.

Basic steps to use the slow cooking function

1. Prepare the ingredients
2. Put the ingredients in the inner pan and close the lid
   
   • Use the "Plain" scale marked inside of the inner pan as a guide for measuring the amount of ingredients. (Refer to the table)
   • An amount exceeding the maximum may cause undercooking or boil-over.
   • Note that an amount smaller than minimum also may cause boil-over.

3. Connect the power cord
   
   If the Keep Warm lamp is ON, turn it OFF by pressing the [Off / Cancel] key.
   
4. Press the [Slow Cook / Steam] key
   
   • Slow cooking starts.
   • When 2 hours have passed after heating is started, the Slow Cook / Steam lamp turns OFF and the Keep Warm lamp turns ON automatically.
   • If you want to stop heating before then, press the [Off / Cancel] key. The Slow Cook / Steam lamp turns OFF, and the Keep Warm lamp turns ON.

• When you open the lid while cooking, be careful of steam and splashing sauce, etc. A burn may result.

If you want to extend the cooking time...

• Press the [Slow Cook / Steam] key while the Keep Warm lamp is ON to add another 30 minutes of heating. (Maximum 30 minutes can be added up to 3 times.)
• When 30 minutes have passed after additional heating is started, the Slow Cook / Steam lamp turns OFF and the Keep Warm lamp turns ON automatically.
• If you want to stop heating while cooking, press the [Off / Cancel] key once. The Slow Cook / Steam lamp turns OFF, and the Keep Warm lamp turns ON.
  

• If you have turned the Slow Cook / Steam lamp OFF by mistake while you want to extend the heating time, follow the below steps.

1. Take out the inner pan and put it on a wet cloth.
2. Open the lid of the cooker and leave it for about 10 minutes to cool down the body and inner pan.
3. Set the inner pan again to the cooker.

When cooking is completed...

1. Press the [Off / Cancel] key
   The Keep Warm lamp turns OFF.
   
2. Eliminate the odor
   • If you do not press the [Off / Cancel] key after the cooking is finished, the keep-warming action will be continued. And if the time exceeds 6 hours, the Keep Warm lamp blinks.
   • We do not recommend that you keep the dish warm for more than 6 hours, as it may lose flavor.

How to make steamed dishes "Steam"

1. Pour in water and set the cooking plate in the inner pan
   Water amount guidance
   1.0 L type... 3 and 1/4 cups (19.77 oz / 585 mL)
   1.8 L type... 4 and 1/2 cups (27.38 oz / 810 mL)
   
   Avoid both too much and too little water in the inner pan for steaming.
   

4. Press the [Slow Cook / Steam] key
   
   Be careful of the steam if you open the lid while cooking. A burn may result.
   
   • Steam cooking starts.
   • When 2 hours have passed after heating is started, the Slow Cook / Steam lamp turns OFF and the Keep Warm lamp turns ON automatically.
   • If you want to stop heating before then, press the [Off / Cancel] key once. The Slow Cook / Steam lamp turns OFF, and the Keep Warm lamp turns ON.

When steam cooking is completed...

• Steaming time guidance

  Ingredients	Amount	Standard time	Tips for cutting and steaming ingredients
  Chicken	3/4-1.0 lb / 350-500 g	30-40 min	Make several cuts in the meat
  White fish	5.0-9.0 oz / 150-250 g	25-30 min	Cut it into slices approx. 3/4 inch / 2 cm thick or less. Be sure to wrap them with foil before steaming.
  Shrimps	1/4-1/2 lb / 100-200 g	20-25 min	Use shell-on shrimps
  Carrots	7.0-11.0 oz / 200-300 g	30-35 min	Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  Potatoes	7.0-11.0 oz / 200-300 g	30-40 min	Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  Sweet potatoes	7.0-11.0 oz / 200-300 g	30-40 min	Cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  Warming dumplings	15-20 pieces	20-25 min	Space them evenly.

  * Do not steam ingredients which have a height of 1.34 inch / 3.4 cm or more with a 1.0 L (5.5 cups) type of cooker. Do not steam ingredients which have a height of 1.46 inch / 3.7 cm or more with a 1.8 L (10 cups) type cooker. If you do this, ingredients may become watery as they touch the inside of the lid.

• The times shown above are a guide and can vary depending on the temperature, texture, and amount of ingredients.
• When you add steaming time, make sure there is enough water available for steaming. Add some water to avoid dry boiling.
• If ingredients are not steamed thoroughly, add steaming time and check again later.
• If meat and fish are steamed too long, they will become hard. If short-time steaming does not work well, cut the pieces thinner before steaming.
• Be sure to wrap fish and the like with foil before steaming. Failure to do so may result in boil-over.

How to clean the rice cooker

Clean the rice cooker.
Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
Wash all parts by hand. Do not use a dish washer to wash parts.
We recommend that you clean the rice cooker within the day you use it. This can help extend the life of your rice cooker. It is also recommended that you clean the rice cooker periodically.

• When using the slow cook function, because odors can easily linger, be sure to clean the cooker within the day of use.

Guidance
Before cleaning, remove the plug and wait until the cooker has cooled down.
Use kitchen detergent (for dishes and kitchen tools) to wash parts. Choose a sponge or cloth made of soft materials for cleaning.

Parts to wash after every use

Parts to clean whenever they become dirty

1. Clean with a sponge and water, or with lukewarm water.
2. Wipe water away with a dry cloth, and dry the parts completely.

• Do not use the polishing part of the sponge to clean the inner pan. Doing so may cause the fluorine coating of the inner pan to peel.
  
• Do not put dishes into the inner pan and use it as a dishpan. When drying the inner pan, do not put it over dishes or pile it together with dishes. Doing so may cause the fluorine coating of the inner pan to peel.
  

• Do not remove gaskets.
• To prevent corrosion and odor, always keep the inner pan and the lid clean.
• Do not use chemicals such as thinner, cleanser, or bleach, or a chemical-soaked dustcloth. Also, do not use hard materials such as metal spatulas or nylon brushes.
• Start cleaning only after you have removed parts.
• Do not soak the pressure control cap, measuring cup, or rice paddle in hot water.
• Do not use a dishwasher/dryer.
• Clean the pressure control cap every time you cook rice mixed with multigrain, such as amaranth. Failure to do so may cause the steam vent of the pressure control cap to become clogged. This may result in malfunctions such as stuck lid, or poor performance.

How to remove or attach the pressure control cap


Insert the pressure control cap as far as it goes and is locked securely in position. Failure to do so may cause steam leakage, resulting in poor performance.

1. Fill the inner pan 70 to 80% full with water. Press the [Plain] key. When the function switches from cooking to keep warm, press the [Off / Cancel] key.
2. Wash the inner pan and the pressure control cap using dishwasher detergent, and rinse them well with water.
3. Put the main body and parts in an airy place until they become completely dry.

Cooking plate

1. Put the cooking plate in hot water and leave it for about 1 hour.

How to remove stain on the heater plate
While using, water may drip from the lid or other parts and may stain the heater plate. Although stains on the heater plate do not affect the performance of the rice cooker, if it worries you, follow the cleaning steps shown below.

1. Apply a cleaner to the nylon brush, and use it to remove stains on the heater plate.
2. Wipe the stain out using wet kitchen papers or cloth.

When the rice is not finely cooked

If something is wrong with rice which is cooked, being cooked, or kept warm, check the following items.

When "Synchro-Cooking" results in poor performance

If something is wrong with the dish cooked with the cooking plate, check the following items.

When "Slow Cook" results in poor performance

If something is wrong with the cooked dish, check the following items.

What has happened \ What you check	The type or amount of ingredients was wrong.		Put a larger amount of ingredients than the maximum.	Put a smaller amount of ingredients than the minimum.
Not cooked
boil-over occurs
boiled down
What has happened \ What you check	Cooking time was too short.	Cooking time was too long.	Burned rice or grain is stuck on the gasket or top of the inner pan.	The lid is not closed securely.	There was a long power outage.
Not cooked
boil-over occurs
boiled down

When suspicious of malfunction

Check the following items before you contact us for service.

When this is displayed

Display	Do this
The Plain lamp and the Keep Warm lamp blink alternately.	An error occurred in the rice cooker. Remove the plug and contact the dealer where you purchased the rice cooker for service.

About molded-plastic products

• A molded-plastic product which can be exposed to heat or steam may get damaged as you use it. Contact the dealer where you purchased the rice cooker for further information.

* In some cases, rice may not be cooked well, or the temperature of the keep warm function may drop.

Consumables and parts sold separately
Gaskets are consumables. They get damaged as you use them, though the damage rate varies depending on how they are used. If they are very dirty, have foul odor, or get badly damaged, contact the dealer where you purchased the rice cooker.

Specifications

• 1 cup is approx. 5.29 oz / 150 g.

* "While cooking" means while engaged in rice cooking or other types of cooking.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, the following basic safety precautions should always be followed.

1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord or plugs in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance has malfunctioned, or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place the rice cooker on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use the rice cooker for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. This rice cooker is intended for household use.
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is to be used:

1. the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
2. if the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord; and
3. the cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled down by children or tripped over accidentally.

The following instructions are applicable to 120V only:
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet in only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or disabled persons without supervision. Ensure that young children do not play with the rice cooker.
After reading this instruction manual, be sure to keep it in a handy location so that anyone who uses the rice cooker can find it easily.

Safety instructions

Carefully read and strictly observe the precautions provided here before using the rice cooker.
* The precautions described below are intended to protect the user and other individuals from physical harm and to prevent damage to properties. Strictly observe this important instructions since they are vital to safety.
* Do not remove the safety instructions label attached to the unit.
The injuries and damages, which are caused by ignoring instructions and using the cooker improperly, are classified and described below according to the levels of severity.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death. (*1)

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury(*2) or in property damage.(*3)
*1 "Serious injury" is defined here as a medical condition such as loss of sight, injuries, burns (high-temperature or low-temperature burns), electric shocks, broken bones or poisoning which will have aftereffects and/or which will require hospital stay or long-term outpatient care.
*2 "Minor or moderate injury" is defined here as a physical injury, a burn or electric shock which will not require hospital stay or long-term outpatient care.
*3 "Damage to property" is defined here as damage extending to buildings, household effects, domestic animals, pets, etc.

Description of symbols

The symbol represents a warning or a precaution. The specific details are shown in the symbol, or in a picture or text near the symbol.

Prohibition
The symbol represents a prohibited action. The specific details are indicated in the symbol, or in a picture or text near the symbol.

Direction
The symbol represents an action forced or recommended to be performed. The specific details are indicated in the symbol, or in a picture or text near the symbol.

Do not use the rice cooker with a power supply other than 120 VAC.
Doing so may result in a fire or an electric shock.
Separately use an outlet rated at 15 A or more.
Connecting other instruments with the same outlet may cause the branch socket to overheat, resulting in fire.
Do not use a damaged power cord. Do not damage the power cord.
Do not modify, bend, pull, twist, pinch or bundle the power cord. Do not expose it to heat. Do not
Prohibition rest anything heavy on the power cord. Doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
Clean the plug to remove dust.
Not doing so may result in a fire.
Insert the plug securely to the innermost position.
Not doing so may result in electric shock, shortcircuiting, smoking, or fire. Must do
Do not use the cooker if there is any damage to the power cord or the insert plug, or if the plug cannot be fully inserted into the outlet.
Doing so may result in electric shock, shortcircuiting, or fire.
Do not connect or disconnect the plug with wet hands.
Doing so may result in electric shock or injury.
Do not open the lid while cooking.
Doing so may result in burns.
Do not allow children to use the rice cooker when alone. Keep it out of reach of infants.
Doing so may result in a burn, electric shock, or injury. Must do or injury.

Do not place your face and hands near the steam vent. Doing so may result in burns.
Especially, keep out of reach of babies and small children.
Do not soak the rice cooker in water or splash it with water. Doing so may result in short-circuiting or electric shock.
Stop using the rice cooker immediately in the event of trouble. Not doing so may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
(Examples of trouble)

• The power cord or insert plug becomes overheated during use.
• The rice cooker is giving out smoke or a smell of burning.
• There is a cracked, loose or wobbly part in the rice cooker.
• The inner pan is deformed.
• Other troubles

Immediately unplug the cord and contact a dealer of our products for service.
Do not expose the inserted plug to steam. Doing so may result in electric shock or fire. If you use the rice cooker on a sliding table, ensure the steam does not come in contact with the insert plug.

Do not modify the rice cooker. Disassembly or repairs should only be performed by qualified service representatives.
Doing so may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.
Do not insert foreign materials such as pins, needles, or other metal objects into the gaps between parts.
Doing so may result in electric shock or injury due to malfunction.
Do not use this rice cooker for any other purpose than those mentioned in this instruction manual (and the supplied COOKBOOK).
Doing so may result in a burn or injury due to spurted steam or contents. (Examples of prohibited cooking methods)

• Putting a plastic bag containing ingredients and seasonings into the rice cooker to cook.
• Putting a small lid such as a piece of cooking sheet directly on top of the ingredients.

Do not allow physically-impaired users or users not familiar with the use of this rice cooker to use the product on his/her own. In such cases, close supervision by a person familiar with the use of the product is necessary. Doing so may result in a burn, electric shock, or injury.
Do not use the cooking plate without setting the inner pan. Doing so may result in fire, smoking, or a burn.

Do not use the rice cooker on an unstable surface, or a table or rug which is not heat-resistant. Doing so may result in fire or damage to those properties.

Do not use the rice cooker near walls or furniture. Steam or heat may cause damage, discoloration and/or deformation. When using the rice cooker, keep it at least 12 inch / 30 cm away from walls or furniture. When using the rice cooker in a kitchen cabinet, make sure that the cabinet does not become steamy.

Do not use inner pans that are made for other cookers. Doing so may result in overheating or malfunction.
Be careful of the steam when opening the lid. Not doing so may result in a burn.
Do not touch hot temperature sections while or immediately after cooking. Doing so may result in a burn.

Do not put the rice cooker in water to wash. Do not put the rice cooker in water to wash, or allow water to enter the inside or underbody of the cooker. Doing so may result in shortcircuiting or electric shock.
When touching the inner pan while using the cooker, use a kitchen mitt. Do not touch directly with your bare hands. Not doing so may result in a burn due to high temperature.
Do not use the rice cooker near a heat source or at the location exposed to water. Doing so may result in electric shock or leakage, deformation of the rice cooker, fire, or malfunction.
Be sure to hold the plug when disconnecting the cord from the outlet. Not doing so may result in electric shock or fire due to short-circuiting.

Handle with care. Dropping the rice cooker or applying a strong shock may cause injury to self or malfunction of the rice cooker.
This product is intended for general household use. You can also use it in other circumstances shown below:

• Staff's kitchen in shops, offices and other working environments
• Farm houses
• Hotels, motels, and other residential-type environments; bed and breakfast-type environments.

Do not use the cooking plate with products other than this rice cooker. Doing so may result in fire or a burn.
Clean the rice cooker only after it has cooled down. Not doing so may result in a burn.
Do not let the rice cooker boil dry. Doing so may result in a trouble, overheating or malfunction.
Unplug the insert plug when the rice cooker is not in use. Not doing so may result in injury or a burn, or the deterioration of insulation which may cause electric shock or fire due to leakage.

Do not plug in several electrical appliances to a single outlet. Doing so may result in fire.
Do not move the rice cooker while cooking*. Doing so may result in a burn or boil-overs.
Do not touch the hook button when carrying the rice cooker. Doing so may cause the lid to open, resulting in injury or a burn.
*"While cooking" means while engaged in rice cooking or other types of cooking.

• Do not put the inner pan over direct fire or any electric burner. Do not heat it in a microwave oven.
• Use the keep warm function only for plain rice. Do not use the function for mixed rice (rice mixed with other ingredients).
• Do not put vinegar in the inner pan.
• Use the supplied rice paddle or wooden rice paddle only.
• Do not use hard kitchen tools such as metal ladles, spoons, or whisks.
• Do not put a basket, etc. on the inner pan.
• Do not put hard objects such as tableware in the inner pan.
• Do not clean the rice cooker with hard materials such as metal spatulas or nylon brushes.
• Do not use a dishwasher/dryer.
• Do not apply excessive force to the inner pan while washing rice.
• If the inner pan is deformed, contact the dealer where you purchased the rice cooker.

This product has holes on the surface for functional reasons. In very rare cases, insects, etc. may enter those holes and cause malfunction. Take any protective measures such as using insect repellents. The cost of fixing the troubles caused by insects, etc. shall be paid by the customer. Contact our company for further information.
* "While cooking" means while engaged in rice cooking or other types of cooking.