IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Be sure to follow
the instructions.
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Stop using immediately if you notice any of the following symptoms indicating a malfunction or breakdown.
Continued use of the Rice Cooker may cause smoke, fire or electric shock.
・Power Plug or Power Cord has become very hot.
・The Power Cord is damaged or the electricity turns on and off when touched. ・The body of the Rice Cooker is deformed or unusually hot.
・Smoke is arising from the Rice Cooker or there is a burning smell. ・Some part of the Rice Cooker is cracked, loose or unstable.
→Unplug the Rice Cooker immediately and contact the store where you purchased it or Zojirushi Customer Service for
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WARNINGS
Do not touch hot surfaces during or immediately after use. (Removing the Inner Cooking Pan from the Rice Cooker will not turn its power off.) Be careful of steam when opening the Outer Lid. Be careful not to touch the Inner Cooking Pan when loosening rice.
Do not touch the Open Button when moving the Rice Cooker.
Doing so may cause the Outer Lid to open, resulting in injury or burns.
Open Button
Do not modify the Rice Cooker. Only a repair technician may disassemble or repair this unit.
Attempting to do so may cause fire, electric shock or injury. Make any repair inquiries to Zojirushi Customer Service.
Do not plug or unplug the Power Cord if your hands are wet.
Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
Do not touch the Steam Vent.
Doing so may cause burns or scalding. Take special precautions with children and infants.
Do not allow children to use the Rice Cooker unsupervised. Keep it out of the reach of infants.
Children are at risk of burns, electric shock or injury.
Do not use the Rice Cooker if the Power Plug or Power Cord is damaged or if the Power Plug is loosely inserted into the electrical outlet.
Doing so may cause | Power Plug |
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circuit or fire. | Electrical Outlet |
Do not immerse the Rice Cooker in water or splash it with water.
Do not pour water directly into the Rice Cooker. Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock.
Do not put any metal objects such as pins or wires into the holes located at the bottom of the Rice Cooker. 
Doing so may cause electric | Holes or |
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Do not damage the Power Cord. Do not bend, pull, twist, fold, or attempt to modify the Power Cord. Do not place it on or near high temperature surfaces or appliances, under heavy items or between objects.
A damaged Power Cord can cause fire or electric shock.
This Rice Cooker is for cooking and keeping rice warm only. Do not use for other than intended purposes. Always follow the Operating Instructions, and never cook the following:
・Foods packaged in plastic bags.
・Dishes that use paper towels or other lids to cover
Touching hot surfaces may cause burns.
Be especially careful with metal parts such as the Inner Lid Set, Inner 
Cooking Pan and Heating Plate. 
Do not use the Rice Cooker where it may come into contact with water or near heat sources.
May cause electric shock, short circuit, and can damage the Rice Cooker.
Do not use the Rice Cooker near walls, furniture or beneath shelving.
Steam or heat may damage, discolor or deform walls, furniture or shelving.
Please allow the Rice Cooker to cool down before cleaning.
The Inner Lid and the Inner Cooking Pan may cause burns when hot.
Always unplug the Rice Cooker by holding the Power Plug, not by pulling the Power Cord.
Pulling the Power Cord to unplug the Rice Cooker may cause electric shock, short circuit or fire.
Do not use cookware other than the provided Inner Cooking Pan and never place other objects inside it while cooking.
May cause the Inner Cooking Pan to overheat or the Rice Cooker to malfunction.
Do not place or use the Rice Cooker on unstable surfaces or on surfaces that are vulnerable to heat.
Doing so may cause fire.
Unplug the Power Plug from the outlet when the Rice Cooker is not in use. Leaving the Power Plug in an outlet may cause the insulation to become damaged, resulting in electric shock, short circuit or fire.
If the Power Cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons to avoid hazards.
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Do not open the Outer Lid or move the Rice Cooker during cooking.
the food, or steaming dishes.
Doing so may clog the steam exhaust route.
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Doing so may cause burns.
Do not use a power source other than 120V AC.
Use of any other power supply voltage may cause fire or electric shock.
Insert the Power Plug completely and securely into the electrical outlet.
A loosely inserted Power Plug may cause electric shock, short circuit, smoke or fire.
If the blades or surface of the Power Plug become soiled, wipe them clean.
A dirty Power Plug may cause fire.
Use only an electrical outlet rated at 15 amperes minimum, and do not plug other devices into the same outlet.
Plugging other devices into the same outlet may cause the electrical outlet to overheat, resulting in fire.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
■ Do not cover the Steam Vent with a cloth or other objects.
Doing so may cause deformation and/or discoloration.
■Do not use the Rice Cooker where its steam may come into contact with other electrical appliances.
The steam may cause fire, malfunction, discoloration or deformation to other electrical appliances.
■Do not place any objects inside the Inner Cooking Pan that may cause damage.
A damaged Inner Cooking Pan may not cook rice properly.
■Do not operate the Rice Cooker if rice or other matter is stuck to the heating plate or the outside surface of the Inner Cooking Pan.
May cause irregular operation or imperfect cooking.
4●The illustrations used in this Operating Instructions may vary from the actual product you have purchased.
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