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Breville recommends safety first
We at Breville are very safety conscious. We design and manufacture consumer products with the safety of you,
our valued customer, foremost in mind. In addition, we ask that you exercise a degree of care when using any
electrical appliance and adhere to the following precautions.

Important safeguards for your

Breville Syncro Rice Cooker

Important safeguards for all electrical appliances

•Carefully read all instructions before operating and
save for future reference.
•Remove any packaging material and promotional
stickers before using the Syncro Rice Cooker for the
first time.
•Do not place the Syncro Rice Cooker near the edge
of a bench or table during operation. Ensure the
surface is level, clean and free of water.
•Do not place the Syncro Rice Cooker on or near a
hot gas or electric burner, or where it could touch a
heated oven. Place appliance at least 20cm away
from walls and curtains.
•Do not use on metal surfaces, for example, a sink
drain board.
•Use only the removable cooking bowl supplied
with the Syncro Rice Cooker. Do not use a damaged
or dented removable cooking bowl. Replace
before using.
•Never plug in or switch on the Syncro Rice Cooker
without having the removable cooking bowl placed
inside the outer housing.
•Do not put liquid into the outer housing. Only the
removable cooking bowl is designed to contain liquid.
•Do not touch hot surfaces; use potholders to remove
the removable cooking bowl and steaming tray.
•Open the lid carefully to avoid scalding from
escaping steam.
•Do not allow water from the lid to drip into the
housing, only into the removable cooking bowl.
•Always ensure the power is switched off at the
power outlet and the cord is unplugged from the
power outlet before attempting to move the
appliance, when not in use and before cleaning or
storing. Allow all parts to cool before disassembling
for cleaning.
•To protect against electric shock, do not immerse
the outer housing, cord or power plug in water or
any other liquid.
•Do not move the rice cooker during cooking.
•Do not leave the rice cooker unattended when in use.
•Keep the appliance clean. Follow the cleaning
instructions provided in this book.
•Unwind the cord before use.
•Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table
or counter, touch hot surfaces or become knotted.
•This appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons unless they have been
adequately supervised by a responsible person to
ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
•Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
•It is recommended to inspect the appliance
regularly. Do not use the appliance if power supply
cord, plug or appliance becomes damaged in any
way. Return the entire appliance to the nearest
authorised Breville Service Centre for examination
and/or repair.
•Any maintenance, other than cleaning, should be
performed at an authorised Breville Service Centre.
•This appliance is for household use only. Do not use
this appliance for anything other than its intended
use. Do not use in moving vehicles or boats. Do not
use outdoors.
•The installation of a residual current device
(safety switch) is recommended to provide
additional safety protection when using electrical
appliances. It is advisable that a safety switch
with a rated residual operating current not
exceeding 30mA be installed in the electrical circuit
supplying the appliance. See your electrician for
professional advice.
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