Important Safeguards

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

1Read all instructions carefully.

2Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles only.

3To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse appliance, cord, or plug in water or other liquid.

4Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.

6Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to an authorized service facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

8The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.

9Do not use outdoors.

10Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.

11Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

12Do not use this appliance for other then intended use.

13Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect turn any control to “OFF”, then remove plug from wall outlet. Always hold the plug, never pull the cord.

14To reduce the risk of shock, cook only in removable container.

15To ensure continued protection against risk of electric shock, connect to properly grounded outlets only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

ADDITIONAL SAFETY

INFORMATION

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be grounded. It is equipped with a 3-prong cord having a grounded plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet which is properly installed and grounded.

Warning: Improper use of the grounded cord can result in the risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if necessary. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature by modifying plug.

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, it should be positioned such that it does not drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over and:

A. Use only 3-prong extension cord with 3-blade grounding plug.

B. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater then the rating of this appliance. The electrical rating is listed on the bottom of this unit.

Before Your First Use

Carefully unpack the Rice Cooker and remove all packaging materials. Wash all removable parts (inner lid, inner pot, condensation collector, steaming tray, measuring cup & scoop and clean according to the Care & Cleaning instructions in this manual.

Warning: Do not immerse rice cooker housing or power cord in water or any other liquid. Reassemble the unit after cleaning.