IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Basic safety precautions should always be taken when using electrical appliances, including the following:
1.Important: Read all instructions carefully before first use.
2.Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3.To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or the appliance itself in water or any other liquid.
4.Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children. This appliance is not intended to be used by children.
5.When not in use and before cleaning, unplug from outlet. Allow unit to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
6.Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
7.Do not use attachments or accessories other than those supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. Incompatible parts create a hazard.
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 on or near a hot burner or in a heated oven.
11.Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.
12.Extreme caution must be used when using an appliance containing hot liquids or other hot substances.
13.Do not touch the steam vent on the top of the rice cooker or the inside cover of the lid during or after use as it is extremely hot and may cause scalding.
14.To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not cook food directly in base. Cook only in the removable inner pot supplied.
15.Do not clean with metal scouring pads as small particles may break off the pad and contact electrical parts, creating a risk of electric shock. Metal scouring pads also may damage the finish.
16.Avoid sudden temperature changes when using the rice cooker.
17.Use only with 120V AC power outlet.
18.Always make sure the outside of the inner cooking pot is dry prior to putting it into the cooker and turning it on.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
1.A short
2.Longer extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
3.If a longer extension cord is used:
a.The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
b.The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally.
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other); follow the instructions below:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet 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 modify the plug in any way.
This appliance is for household use only.
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