JAJA55U - Rice cooker Tiger - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL JAJA55U Tiger

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS For household use only.

このたびは、タイガー炊飯ジャーをお買い上げいただきまことにありがとうございます。 ご使用になる前に、この取扱説明書を最後までお読みください。 Tig Tyra Thank you for purchasing this TIGER rice cooker/warmer.Please read these instructions carefully before use and observe them during use. 感謝您購買 TIGER（虎牌）炊飯電子鍋。使用前請務必仔細閱讀本操作說明的全部內容。䇴㢨ᶤG㤸ὤⵙ㋙㡸GẠ⬘䚨㨰㊈㉐Gᵄ㇠䚝⏼␘U㇠㟝䚌ὤG㤸㜄G⸬G㼜ἽG㉘⮹㉐⪰G㣄㉬䢼G㢱ḔG㉘⮹㜄G♤⪨㐡㐐㝘U Cuiseur à riz électrique MODE D'EMPLOI Pour usage domestiqueNous vous remercions d'avoir fait l'achat d'un cuiseur à riz/chaue-riz de marque TIGER.Veuillez lire attentivement ces instructions avant d'utiliser l'appareil et respectez-lesattentivement. JAJ-A55U2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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 plug in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when the 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

6. Do not operate the 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. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may

8. Do not use outdoors.

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

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. This appliance is intended for household use. 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. Do not use the appliance for other than intended use.

CAUTIONS: Risk of electric shock, cook only in removable container. When using the appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: Always attach plug to the appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to "off", then remove plug from wall outlet. The 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.

1. A short power cord (or detachable power cord) is provided to reduce the risks of becoming

entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

2. Longer detachable power cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is

exercised in their use.

3. If a longer detachable power cord or 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 extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled by children or tripped over unintentionally.English

EnglishÚ The WARNINGS and CAUTIONS described beloware intended to protect the user and other individualsfrom physical harm and household damage. Toensure safety, please follow carefully.Ú Do not remove the caution/warning seal attached tothe appliance.Safety instructions are classified and describedaccording to the level of harm and damage causedby improper use, as shown below.This symbol indicates there is apossibility of death or serious injury when the unit is improperly handled.This symbol indicates there is apossibility of injury or damage toproperty when the unit isimproperly handled.*1 "Serious injury" is defined here as loss of sight, burns (highand low temperature), electric shock, broken bones,poisoning, or other injuries severe enough to requirehospitalization or extended outpatient care.*2 "Minor or moderate injury" is defined here as a physical injury,burn, or electric shock which will not require hospital stay orextended outpatient care.*3 "Damage to property" is defined here as damage towards abuilding, furniture, or pets. Description of Symbols The symbol indicates a warningor caution.The specific details of thewarning or caution are indicatedinside the symbol or in an illustrationor text near the symbol.The symbol indicates a prohibitedaction.The specific details of theprohibited action are indicatedinside the symbol or in an illustrationor text near the symbol.The symbol indicates an actionthat must be taken or an instructionthat must be followed. The specificdetails of the action or instructionare indicated inside the symbol or inan illustration or text near thesymbol. Warning Do not use any other power supply than therated voltage.Otherwise it could cause fire or electric shock.Use an electrical outlet rated 7A or higher anddo not plug in other devices at the same time.Connecting other devices in the same outlet maycause the outlet to overheat or result in fire.Do not damage or use a damaged power cord.Do not forcefully bend, twist, fold, or modify thecord. Do not place near high temperature surfacesor under/between heavy objects. A damagedpower cord can cause fire or electric shock.Wipe the plug thoroughly in the case dust orother foreign objects are collected.This is to avoid fire.Firmly insert the plug into the outlet to avoidelectric shock, shorting, smoke, or fire.If the supply cord is damaged, it must bereplaced by a special cord or assemblyavailable from the manufacturer or its serviceagent.If the supply cord is damaged, it must bereplaced by the manufacturer, its service agentor similarly qualified persons in order to avoida hazard.Do not plug in or unplug with wet hands.This is to avoid electric shock or injury.

Important Safeguards Read and follow all safety instructions before using the rice cooker. 6Never open the lid during cooking. Doing so may result in burns. Do not place your face or hands near the steam vent. Doing so may result in burns. Be especially careful to keep out of reach of infants and children. Do not allow children to use the appliance by themselves and do not put within reach of infants or toddlers. Failing to do so may result in burns, electric shock, or injury. Do not immerse the appliance in water, or pour water into the appliance. This is to avoid short circuits, electric shocks, and malfunctions. Do not attempt to disassemble, repair, or modify the product. Repairs should only be performed by a qualified service representative. Doing so may result in fire, electric shock, or injury. Do not insert any metal objects into any gaps between the parts. Doing so may result in electric shock or malfunction. When closing the lid, make sure you remove any rice and so on that has stuck around the upper casing and the hook, and that you hear the lid click shut. If it is not shut, steam may leak out or the lid may open and contents may spray out causing burns or other injuries. Stop using the appliance immediately if you incur any malfunction or trouble. Not doing so may result in fire, electric shock, or injury. Examples of trouble: y The power cord and/or plug become abnormally hot. y Smoke is emitted from the rice cooker or a burning odor is detected. y The rice cooker is cracked or there are loose or rattling parts. y The inner pot is deformed. y There are other problems or abnormalities. Immediately unplug the power cord from the outlet and contact your local dealer for servicing. Do not use this product in anyway not described in the operating instructions or supplied cookbook. Steam or contents may spray out causing burns or other injuries. (Examples) y Heating ingredients inside of plastic cooking bags, etc. y Using parchment paper to cover food in the rice cooker. Caution Do not use on an unstable surface, or on a table or rug that is vulnerable to heat. Doing so may result in fire or damage to the table or mat. Do not use near the wall or furniture. Steam and heat may cause damage, discoloration and/or deformation. Use the rice cooker at least 11.8 inches (30 cm) away from walls or furniture. When using the appliance on a kitchen rack or cabinet, make sure the steam or heat is not trapped. Do not use the appliance in a small space that forces steam onto the operation panel. Steam and heat may cause damage, discoloration and/or deformation to the operation panel and the main body. When using the product on a sliding table, pull the table out so that the steam is not trapped. Do not expose the plug to steam. Doing so may result in electric shock or fire. When using the product on a sliding table, be careful not to expose the product to steam.

EnglishDo not use the appliance on a sliding table that is not strong enough to support its weight. If the appliance falls, it could result in injuries, burns, or a malfunction. Make sure the table is strong enough to support the appliance's weight before use. Do not use the rice cooker near a heat source or where it may be splashed with water. Doing so may result in electric shock, short-circuiting, fire, or deformation or malfunction of the rice cooker. Use only the inner pot made exclusively for this rice cooker. Using any other pot may result in overheating or malfunction. Only use the cooking plate supplied with this rice cooker. Using another cooking plate may result in fire or burns. Do not cook when the inner pot is empty. Doing so may result in overheating or malfunction. Be careful of escaping steam when opening the lid. Exposure to steam may result in burns. Do not touch hot parts during or immediately after cooking. Doing so may result in burns. Unplug power cord when not in use. This is to avoid injury, scalds, electric shock, or fire caused by a short-circuit. Be sure to firmly hold the plug when removing from an outlet. This is to avoid electric shock, shorting, or fire. Do not use multiple outlet receptacles. This is to avoid fire. Handle the rice cooker with care. Dropping the rice cooker or exposing it to a strong impact may result in injury or malfunction of the unit itself. Wait until the appliance has cooled down before performing maintenance. This is to avoid burns from hot surfaces. Do not wash the entire appliance. Do not pour water into the appliance or into the base of the appliance. This is to avoid short circuits and electric shocks. Do not move the rice cooker while it is still cooking. Doing so may cause the contents to spill and cause burns. If the plug is disconnected, rice is not cooked. Do not touch the open button while carrying the rice cooker. Doing so may cause the lid to open, resulting in injury or burns. Do not use the appliance on an IH cooking heater. This is to avoid malfunction.

Important Safeguards 8Cautions towards enabling the long-term use of this rice cooker y Remove any burnt rice or remaining grains of rice. Failure to do so may cause steam to leak or contents to boil over. This may result in malfunction or improperly cooked rice. y Do not cover the rice cooker with a cloth or other object during cooking. Doing so may cause the rice cooker or the lid to become deformed or discolored. y Do not reheat (keep warm) cooked rice that has cooled down. This is to avoid malfunctions or fire. y The holes on the rice cooker are designed to maintain its functions and performance. In extremely rare cases, dust or even insects may enter these holes and cause malfunction. To prevent this, a commercially available insect prevention sheet, etc., is recommended. If a malfunction does occur due to this problem, it will not be covered by warranty. Contact the JAPAN TIGER CORPORATION. y The inner pot's fluorocarbon resin coating may wear and peel with extended use. This material is harmless to humans and this situation presents no hindrance to actual cooking or to the rice cooker's heat insulating capability. In the case you would like to purchase a new inner pot, you can do so by contacting the JAPAN TIGER CORPORATION. y Strictly observe the following instructions to keep the fluorocarbon resin coating from scratching or peeling. x Do not place the inner pot directly over gas, electric, or IH stove top. Do not place in the microwave or oven. x Use the Keep Warm function for white rice only. Do not use for mixed or seasoned rice, etc. x Do not use vinegar inside the inner pot. x Use only the supplied spatula or a wooden spatula. x Do not use hard utensils such as metal ladles, spoons, or whisks. x Do not place a basket inside inner pot. x Do not place tableware and other hard utensils or objects inside the inner pot. x Do not clean the inner pot with hard materials such as metal spatulas or nylon scouring sponges. x Do not use a dishwasher/dryer to clean the inner pot. x Be careful not to scratch the inner pot when washing rice. x If the inner pot becomes deformed, contact the store where you purchased the JAPAN TIGER CORPORATION.

English2 Part Names and Functions 10Accessories <Spatula> <Measuring cup> About 1 cup (about 0.18 L) About 5.29 oz (150 g) <Cooking plate> <Cookbook> Sounds emitted by the rice cooker The following sounds coming from the rice cooker during cooking, steaming, reheating, or when the Keep Warm function is on are normal and do not indicate a problem: y Ticking sound (sound from the microcomputer controller) y Popping sound (the sound of metal contracting due to heat) y Water bubbling sound (only while cooking rice and steaming) The lithium battery The rice cooker has a built-in lithium battery that stores the present time and preset timer settings even with the power plug disconnected. y This lithium battery has a four-to-five-year life expectancy with the power plug disconnected. y If the lithium battery runs out, "0:00" will blink on the display when the power cord is plugged back in. Normal cooking is still possible, but the present time, preset timer settings, and elapsed Keep Warm time are no longer stored in the memory when the power plug is disconnected. Note Do not attempt to replace the lithium battery yourself. To replace the lithium battery, contact the JAPAN TIGER CORPORATION. Checking the present time The time is displayed in a 12-hour format. It should be adjusted if the correct time is not displayed.(See p.40)

EnglishMenu Availability Keep Warm Feature Quick {{ Select when cooking long-grain rice (rinse-free rice). Synchro-Cooking -

Select when using the cooking plate to cook rice and side dishes together. Plain {{ Select when cooking short-grain rice (rinse-free rice). Mixed•Sweet -

Select when cooking mixed/seasoned rice or steamed rice. Risotto -

Select when cooking brown rice and/or multi-grain rice. Stew•Soup -

Select when cooking a stew or soup from the supplied cookbook. Cake - - Select when making a cake from the supplied cookbook. See p.40 for cooking capacities. U: Rice can be kept warm. However, its flavor may be lost. Menu options and features 12See page 14 for preparations before cooking rice, and pages 16, 17, and 18 for rice cooking instructions. Select high quality rice and store it in a cool location. Choose freshly polished, glossy rice with a uniform grain size. Store in a cool, dark, well ventilated location. Carefully measure the rice with the supplied measuring cup. One cup equals about 5.29 oz (0.18 L) . Ú Use the supplied measuring cup for rinse-free rice as well. Wash the rice quickly. Stir the rice around with your hand in a generous amount of water, pour out the water, and repeat until the water remains clear. When cooking semi-polished rice, whole rice, rice boiled with barley, germinated brown rice, and rice mixed with grains, select the "Plain" menu. Ú When cooking mixed grain with white rice, place the mixed grain on top of the white rice. Ú There may be more scorched rice than when compared to polished rice. Cooking rinse-free rice y Add the rinse-free rice and water, and then stir well from the bottom so that every individual grain of rice becomes immersed in the water.(Merely adding water to the rice will prevent it from soaking in the water and may result in improperly cooked rice.) y If the added water turns white, we recommend you wash the rice thoroughly by replacing the water once or twice.(The water turning white is due to the starch in the rice and not its bran; however, cooking it with the starch left in the water may result in burnt rice, the contents boiling over, or improperly cooked rice.) Add water according to the type of rice and your personal preference. If you choose to use more or less water than the recommended amount, do not deviate from that amount by any more than 1/3 of one line. y Amount of water to add Menu Water scale(Use the corresponding scale on theinner pot as a guide)QuickSynchro-CookingPlainMixedUse the "Plain" scale.Sweet (sticky rice) Use the "Sweet" scale.Sweet (sticky riceand regular rice)Between the "Plain" and "Sweet"scales.Risotto Use the "Risotto" scale.Brown Use the "Brown" scale.Ú For rinse-free rice, make sure the water is added up toslightly over the scale (with the line just covered by thesurface of the water).Ú When cooking semi-polished rice, whole rice, rice boiledwith barley, germinated brown rice, and rice mixed withgrains, use the "Plain" scale as a reference.Ú If the amount of water to add is specified on a package ofgerminated brown rice or multigrain rice, follow thosedirections and add water according to your personalpreference. Adding other ingredients to the rice The total amount of ingredients should be no more than 2.5 oz (70 g) per cup of rice. Stir in any seasoning well and then add the extra ingredients on top of the rice. If other ingredients are to be added to the rice, be sure to use no more than the acceptable maximum amount (see the following table). Mixed•Sweet 2 cups or lessRisotto 1 cup or lessBrown 1.5 cups or less Cooking risotto After washing the rice, cook the risotto immediately without draining in a colander. Otherwise the texture could be spoiled. Tips on making delicious rice

EnglishSee p.13 for tips on making delicious rice

Measure the rice. Always use the measuring cup supplied with the ricecookerÚ A level filling of rice in the supplied measuring cupequals about 5.29 oz (about 0.18 L).Use the supplied measuring cup for rinse-free rice aswell. Note Always use the specified volume of rice(see "Specifications" on p.40).Otherwise the rice may not cook properly.

Wash the rice. This can be done using the inner pot.Ú For rinse-free rice, see p.13. Note y Do not use hot water (over 95˚F [35˚C]) to wash the rice or when adding water.It may prevent the rice from cookingproperly.y Do not apply too much force whilewashing the rice.This could damage the inner pot andprevent rice from cooking properly.

Adjust the water level. Place the inner pot on a level surface and adjust thewater level to the appropriate line of the correspondingscale on the inside of the pot.The water level should be selected according to the typeof rice and the selected cooking menu, but can befine-tuned to your personal preference.(See theguidelines on p.13)

Wipe off any water and rice, etc. Note Be sure to remove any rice or othermaterial adhering to and around theheating plate, center sensor, uppercasing, and the catch. Material stuck tothe lid can prevent it from from closing, orallow it to spring open while cooking.

Place the inner pot in the main body and close the lid. ❶Be sure to placethe inner potcorrectly and notat an angle.❷Close the lid. Note Make sure the inner pot is placedcorrectly.

Insert the power plug to an outlet. Note If the Keep Warm light is on, press the[Keep Warm/Cancel] key to turn off thelight.

EnglishSee p.13 for tips on making delicious rice

Open the panel cover. Ú Do not apply excess force to the panel cover, or placeanything on it.Ú If any water or cooking material adhere to the insideof the panel cover, wipe it off immediately.

Press the [Menu] key to move the ▲ to the desired menu. Each time the [Menu] key is pressed, the selected menuchanges in the order shown below.Ú You do not need to press the [Menu] key if thedesired menu is already selected. Note When "Quick" is selected, the cookingtime is shorter than compared to "Plain".

Press the [Start] key. Rice cooking starts.

Close the panel cover. Ú Do not press the keys on the panel cover. Note Do not place anything susceptible tomagnetism near the rice cooker as thepanel cover contains a built-in magnet. Cooking time guidelines Quick Synchro-Cooking Plain Mixed•Sweet26 to 36 min 31 to 41 min 40 to 50 min 27 to 45 minRisotto Brown26 to 36 min 68 to 82 min Ú The above times indicate the amount of time to the end of steaming after cooking is completed when the rice is not soaked prior to cooking. (Voltage: 120 V, Room temperature: 73.4˚F [23˚C], Water temperature: 73.4˚F [23˚C], Amount of water: normal level) Ú Cooking times will differ somewhat depending upon the amount being cooked, the type of rice, the type and quantity of ingredients, the room temperature, the water temperature, the amount of water, electrical voltage, and whether the Timer function is used or not, etc.

Cooking Rice 16When the steaming process starts…The time until steaming is complete is shown on thedisplay in 1-minute increments.Steaming times vary depending upon the selectedmenu. During steaming the time remaining is displayed.("Quick": 7 min / "Plain": 10 min)When cooking is complete.The Keep Warm function starts automatically.For "Risotto", the Keep Warm light blinks when cookingis complete.When the "Risotto" menu is selectedAfter the risotto is cooked, you need to reheat whenadding tomato sauce or white sauce. Do not press the[Keep Warm/Cancel] key immediately after cooking;reheat the risotto instead.(See p.22)Stir and loosen the cooked rice.Be sure to stir and loosen the rice as soon as cooking iscomplete.Due to the shape of the inner pot, the rice is slightlysunken at the center when cooking is finished.Hold the inner pot firmly with an oven mitt etc. Note Be sure to wipe off any hot water thatcollects on the upper casing or that runsonto the outside of the rice cooker whenyou open the lid immediately aftercooking or while the Keep Warm functionis on. When you are done using the rice cooker…

Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key. Disconnect the power plug. Clean the rice cooker (see p.31 to 32).

Once the Rice Is Done Cooking

EnglishUsing the Timer functionYou can preset the time that you want cooking toactually be complete.The current timer settings are stored in the memory.Example setting: If the timer is set to 6:30 AM,cooking will be completed at 6:30 AM.

Open the panel cover.

Check the present time. Ú Make sure the present time is correct, or cooking willnot be completed on time. See p.40 for theprocedure to set the present time.Ú The time is displayed in a 12-hour format.

Press the [Timer] key.

Use the [Hour] and [Min] keys to set the desired cooking time. Ú The time is displayed in a 12-hour format. y Press the [Hour] key to change the set time in 1-hour increments. Press the [Min] key to change that time in10-minute increments.y Hold down the corresponding key to change the timemore rapidly. Note Do not set the timer to more than 12hours, as it may result in spoiled rice.

Press the [Menu] key to move the ▲ to the desired menu. Ú You do not need to press the [Menu] key if thedesired menu is already selected.

Press the [Start] key. The timer is set.Ú If you make a mistake or otherwise want to reset thetimer, press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key and repeatthe procedure from step on p.18.

Close the panel cover. Note y The Timer function is not available in the following cases.x When the "Synchro-Cooking","Mixed•Sweet", "Risotto","Stew•Soup", or "Cake" menu isselected.x When the preset time is less thanthat indicated in the following table.Menu Minimum preset timeQuick 55 minPlain 1 h 5 minBrown 1 h 35 minx When "0:00" is blinking on thedisplay.y If the Keep Warm light is on, press the[Keep Warm/Cancel] key to turn offthe light.(The Timer function is notavailable while the Keep Warm light is on.) y If you do not operate the ricecooker within about 30 secondsafter pressing the [Timer] key, analarm sounds (3 beeps). y If the [Timer] or [Start] key is pressed while the rice cooker is in astate where the Timer function isnot available, an alarm sounds (3beeps). When not changing the Timer or the Menu You can make settings even when the panel cover isclosed.❶Check the present time. ❷Press the [Timer] key. ❸Press the [Start] key.

EnglishWhen cooking is complete, the rice cooker automaticallyswitches to the Keep Warm function. Turning off the Keep Warm function Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key.(The Keep Warm light turns off) Restarting the Keep Warm function Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key.(The Keep Warm light turns on) Keeping a small amount of rice warm Gather the rice at thecenter of the inner pot andserve as soon as possible. Operations during Keep Warm The Keep Warm light turns on during Keep Warm. Elapsed Keep Warm time display Hold down the [Hour] key to display the elapsed KeepWarm time. The elapsed time is displayed in 1-hourincrements.After 12 hours, the display blinks up until 24 hours.Ú After 24 hours have elapsed, "24" blinks. Note y Avoid the following, as they may resultin unusual odors, dryness,discoloration, or corrosion of the inner pot. x Using the Keep Warm function withcold ricex Adding cold rice to rice that is beingkept warmx Leaving a spatula in the inner potwhile the Keep Warm function is onx Using the Keep Warm function withthe power plug disconnectedx Using the Keep Warm function forlonger than 12 hoursx Keeping less than the minimumrequired amount of rice warm (0.5 cup) x Using the Keep Warm function foranything other than white rice(including rinse-free rice)y Do not leave the cooking plate or foodcooked using the cooking plate insidethe rice cooker while the Keep Warmfunction is on.y Be sure to remove any grains of ricethat adhere to the brim of the inner potas well as the gasket. Failure to do socan result in dryness, discoloration,odors, and stickiness of the rice beingcooked.y For "Risotto", the Keep Warm lightblinks when cooking is complete. Sinceit can become pasty if kept warm fortoo long, and condensation can dripfrom the inner lid, serve as soon aspossible.y For "Cake", the Keep Warm light blinkswhen baking is complete. Sincecondensation can drip from the innerlid, serve as soon as possible.y Serve cooked rice as soon as possiblein severe weather conditions such ascold climates and high temperatureenvironments.y If the Keep Warm temperature is toolow, reheat the rice (see p.21).

Keeping the Rice Warm 20For the "Quick"/"Plain" menuFor piping hot rice, reheat the rice that is being keptwarm before serving it. Note y Rice will not be fully heated if morethan half of the inner pot is full.y The rice will dry out if reheated underany of the following conditions.x The rice is still hot, such asimmediately after cooking.x There is less than the minimumrequired amount of rice (0.5 cup).x The rice is reheated 3 times or more.

Stir and loosen the rice that was being kept warm.

Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of water evenly over the rice. Ú Adding water will prevent the rice from drying out andresult in plumper rice.

Make sure the Keep Warm light is on. Ú Reheating is not available if the Keep Warm light isnot on. If the light is not on, press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key.(See p.20)

Press the [Start] key. Ú To stop reheating, press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key. Reheating is not available if the rice is too cold (131˚F [55˚C]). In this case, a repeated beeping alarm will sound.

Stir and loosen the reheated rice well, and even it out in the inner pot. Ú Hold the inner pot firmly with an oven mitt etc.

Reheating Cooked Rice

Add tomato sauce or white sauce as soon as cooking is complete, and mix well.

Make sure the Keep Warm light is blinking. Ú Reheating is not availableif the Keep Warm light isnot blinking.

Press the [Start] key. Note Make sure you press the [Start] key.(Since pressing the [Keep Warm/Cancel]key prevents reheating, do not press it.)Ú If reheating is not performed soon after cooking, itmay not be cooked properly.

Reheating Cooked Rice 22You can use the cooking plate to cook side dishes at thesame time as you cook rice (soup).You can also add water to the inner pot and cook sidedishes without making rice.See the supplied Cookbook for instructions. Note y Do not cook with a greater volume ofingredients than as indicated in thesupplied cookbook. Doing so maycause the contents to boil over or resultin improperly cooked food.y When cooking dishes with a strongodor, the odor may remain on thecooking plate.y When cooking ingredients with a strongcolor, that color may be transferred tothe cooking plate through the broth, etc. y Do not use sharp instruments likekitchen knives, table knives, or forksinside the cooking plate. For the best synchro-cooking experience<Notes on ingredients for the cooking plate>y Do not overfill the cooking plate.y Arrange ingredients evenly in the base of thecooking plate, and leave enough space for steam toescape from each ingredient (use the level shownin the following illustration as a guide).y Use as little water or soup as you can (if there is toomuch liquid, it may not be heated sufficiently).y Make sure that milk, fresh cream, etc. are mixedwell.y When cooking food that expands, such as ahotcake mix, only use a small amount (about 1/3 ofthe depth of the cooking plate as a guide). Sinceeggs also expand, only cook one or two at once.As this also depends on the amount of otheringredients used and the size of the eggs, adjustthe amount as necessary.y Slice up ingredients that are difficult to cookthoroughly, such as root vegetables.y The cooking plate is designed for steam cookingonly. It cannot be used to fry or bake. Note If ingredients are insufficiently cookedeven after following the points above,move them into another container andheat in a microwave etc. (the inner potand the cooking plate cannot be placed ina microwave).Basic steps for synchro-cooking

Prepare the ingredients and place them in the cooking plate. Ú Spread ingredients over the whole of the cookingplate and avoid stacking them. Doing so may causethe contents to boil over or result in improperlycooked food.

Make the necessary preparations for cooking rice or soup. (See p.14

Note <When cooking rice>See the following table for the acceptableamounts of rice that can be cookedconcurrently with food. Do not cook morethan the acceptable maximum or lessthan the minimum required amounts.Doing so may cause the contents to boilover or result in improperly cooked food.Maximum Minimum1 cup 0.5 cup<When making soup>Use the "Plain" scale on the inner pot tomeasure the ingredients for the soup asshown in the following table. Adding morethan the maximum may cause thecontents to boil over or result inimproperly cooked food. If the ingredientsare less than the minimum, they mayburn.Maximum Minimum1.5 or less on thePlain scale1 or more on thePlain scale

English3 Place the cooking plate inside the inner pot and close the lid. Note y Always place the cooking plate insidethe inner pot.y Make sure that the cooking plate islevel (not set at an angle).y Tilt the carrying handle of the cookingplate outward before closing the lid.

Insert the power plug to an outlet. Note If the Keep Warm light is on, press the[Keep Warm/Cancel] key to turn off thelight.

Open the panel cover.

Select a Menu. <When cooking rice and another dish at the sametime> Press the [Menu] key and select "Synchro-Cooking". <When cooking soup and another dish at the sametime> ❶Press the [Menu] key and select "Stew•Soup". ❷Set the cooking time at 20 to 30 minutes.(See p.26) Note When cooking rice and another dish,select "Synchro-Cooking". When makingsoup and another dish, select"Stew•Soup".

Cooking Rice (Soup) and Side Dishes Together ("Synchro-Cooking" Menu)

Press the [Start] key. Synchro-cooking starts. Note Do not open the lid while cooking.

Close the panel cover.

When cooking is complete The Keep Warm function starts automatically.

Remove the cooking plate. Note y Do not leave the cooking plate in therice cooker while the Keep Warmfunction is on.y Be careful when removing the cookingplate after cooking, as it will be hot.Doing so may result in burns.y Do not tilt the cooking plate whileremoving it.The broth, etc., may spill out and resultin burns.y Do not return the cooking plate to theinner pot after removing it.Doing so may result in the rice spoilingor not being kept warm.y When making soup and another dish,ingredients may adhere to the bottomof the cooking plate, so be carefulwhen placing it on a table etc.Ú When cooking with ingredients that release a lot ofliquid, oils or fats when heated, or that expand duringheating, such as eggs etc., some of the broth mayoverflow into the inner pot. Adding water to the inner pot and cooking ❶Add water up to 1 on the Plain scale, place thecooking plate inside the inner pot, and close the lid.❷Select the "Stew•Soup" menu.❸Set the cooking time at 20 to 30 minutes.(See p.26)❹When cooking is complete, press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key, and then remove the cooking plate. When synchro-cooking is complete…

Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key.

EnglishYou can prepare the following dishes with ease. See thesupplied Cookbook for instructions.With this menu, food is first brought to near boiling, the heat is then lowered to about 199˚F (93˚C) and the food left to simmer. The temperature is then lowered even further to about 190˚F (88˚C) and simmering is continued. By gradually lowering the heatingtemperature in this way, flavors are enhanced and theliquids do not boil down even when heated for a longperiod of time.Menu examplesStewed Pork Cubes and Tofu Skins in Brown Sauce;Gobo and Yamaimo SoupFor how to cook "Stewed Pork Cubes and Tofu Skins inBrown Sauce" and "Gobo and Yamaimo Soup", see thesupplied cookbook. Note Stir well before cooking to preventseasonings from settling at the bottom ofthe inner pot. Basic steps for cooking

Prepare the ingredients.

Add ingredients to the inner pot and close the lid. Note Use the "Plain" scale on the inside of theinner pot as a reference. Using more thanthe maximum acceptable amount (seethe table below) can prevent properboiling or cause the contents to boil over.Be careful also not to use less than theminimum required amount, as that canalso cause the contents to boil over.Maximum Minimum3 or less on the Plainscale1 or more on thePlain scale

Insert the power plug to an outlet. Note If the Keep Warm light is on, press the[Keep Warm/Cancel] key to turn off thelight.

Open the panel cover.

Set the cooking time. Use the [Hour] and [Min] keys to set the cooking time. The cooking time can be set to any 5-minute incrementbetween 5 and 120 minutes. Ú Each time the [Hour] key is pressed, the set time will increase by 5 minutes. Each time the [Min] key ispressed, that time will decrease by 5 minutes.

Making a Stew ("Stew•Soup" Menu)

Press the [Start] key. Cooking starts. Note Do not open the lid while cooking.

Close the panel cover.

When cooking is complete The Keep Warm light turns on and "0h" is displayed.<When food is not sufficiently cooked>When the Keep Warm light is on, press the [Hour] key to add extra cooking time, and then press the [Start]key.(The cooking time can be extended up to 30minutes a maximum of 3 times.) Note When food is not sufficiently cooked, donot press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] keybefore adding extra cooking time. Doingso will cause the Keep Warm light to goout and additional cooking will not bepossible. If you pressed it accidentally,follow the steps below.❶Remove the inner pot and place it on awet towel or cloth.❷Leave the main body lid open and cooldown the main body and the inner potfor about 10 minutes.❸Place the inner pot back inside themain body.❹Repeat the procedure from step 4 onp.26.<Reheating cooked rice>If you want food that is being kept warm to be piping hotbefore serving it, press the [Start] key when the KeepWarm light is on in order to reheat that food. Theremaining reheating time is displayed and an alarm (3long beeps) sounds when the operation is complete.After reheating, the Keep Warm light turns on and theelapsed Keep Warm time is displayed.

EnglishWhen cooking is complete…

Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key. Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key to turn off theKeep Warm lamp.

Remove any odors. See p.33. Ú If the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key is not pressed when cooking is complete, the Keep Warmfunction automatically engages and the elapsedKeep Warm time is displayed in hourly incrementsfrom the first hour (1h) up to 6 hours (6h) after that.After 6 hours has elapsed, "6" blinks. Note y Do not use the Keep Warmfunction continuously as somefoods will lose their taste.y Do not use the Keep Warmfunction for longer than 6 hours.

Making a Stew ("Stew•Soup" Menu) 28You can bake cakes as described in the suppliedcookbook. Note y Do not try to bake types of cake otherthan those described in the suppliedcookbook.y Do not bake with a greater volume ofingredients than as indicated in thesupplied cookbook. Otherwise,ingredients may boil over.

Prepare the ingredients.

Pour the dough into the inner pot.

Press the air out of the dough. Note When squeezing the air out of the doughbefore baking, do so with a soft cloth.Otherwise the inner pot could bedeformed or damaged.

Place the inner pot inside the main body and close the lid.

Open the panel cover, and then press the [Menu] key to select "Cake".

Set the cooking time. Use the [Hour] and [Min] keys to set the cooking time. The cooking time can be set to any 1-minute incrementbetween 1 and 60 minutes. Ú Each time the [Hour] key is pressed, the set time will increase by 1 minutes. Each time the [Min] key ispressed, that time will decrease by 1 minutes.

Baking a Cake ("Cake" Menu)

English8 Press the [Start] key. Baking starts.

Close the panel cover.

When baking is complete… The Keep Warm light blinks.❶Open the lid and poke the center of the cake with awooden skewer.(If no raw dough comes out, thecenter of the cake is baked.)<If dough comes out>While the Keep Warm light is blinking, press the[Hour] key to add extra baking time, and then pressthe [Start] key.(The cooking time can be extendedup to 30 minutes a maximum of 3 times.) Note Do not press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key before adding extrabaking time. Doing so will cause theKeep Warm light to go out andadditional baking will not be possible.If you pressed it accidentally, followthe steps below.❶Remove the inner pot and place iton a wet towel or cloth.❷Leave the main body lid open andcool down the main body and theinner pot for about 10 minutes.❸Place the inner pot back inside themain body.❹Select "Cake", and then setadditional baking time.❷Remove the inner pot, take out the cake and let itcool. Note y Wear oven mitts, etc. when removingthe inner pot and careful not to touch itwith your bare hands. Doing so mayresult in burns.y Remove the cake as soon as baking iscomplete. If it is left in the rice cooker,condensation on the inner lid will driponto the cake, making it sticky. When baking the cake is complete…

Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key.

Baking a Cake ("Cake" Menu) 30y Perform cleaning and maintenance procedures as described on pages 31 to 33. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. y To maintain cleanliness, always clean the rice cooker on the same day it is used. You should also clean the rice cooker at regular intervals. y The rice cooker should also be cleaned on the day that it is used in order to remove any odors that remain from cooking.(See p.33) Note Be sure to disconnect the power plug and allow the main body, inner pot, inner lid, and cooking plate tocool down before cleaning. y When cleaning the product, use only dishwashing liquid or detergent. Ú Rinse the parts thoroughly since detergent remaining on them may result in deterioration and discoloration of materials such as resin.y Clean with a soft sponge or cloth.Parts to wash after every use❶Clean with a soft sponge and with tap or lukewarm water. ❷Wipe off the water with a dry cloth to dry the parts thoroughly. Note y Do not clean the inner pot withthe abrasive side of aheavy-duty scrubbing sponge.Doing so may damage thefluorocarbon resin coating.y Do not wash dishes, etc., inside the inner pot. Doingso may damage thefluorocarbon resin coating orcause it to peel. Also, do notplace the inner pot upsidedown on top of dishes, etc., to dry. Parts to clean when dirtyy Wet a towel or cloth, wring out the excess water, and then wipe theinside and outside of the main body and the panel cover.y Wipe the power cord with a dry cloth.y Remove burnt rice and any other adhering grains of rice that haveadhered to the heating plate and center sensor.Ú If adhering objects are hard to remove, use commercially availablesandpaper (around #320), then wet a towel or cloth, wring outexcess water, and wipe.y Remove any grains of rice that have adhered to the upper casing. y If the inside of the light hole on the Panel cover is dirty, wipe it with a cotton swab. Note y Do not allow water to get inside the main body.y Do not immerse the power cord in water, or splashit with water.Doing so may result in short-circuiting or electricshock.

Cleaning and Maintenance

EnglishNote y Do not pull the lid gasket.y Always keep the inner pot and inner lid cleanto prevent corrosion and odors.y Do not use harmful materials such as thinner,cleanser, bleach, chemically-treated wipingcloths, metal scrubbers, or nylon scrubbers.y Always clean each part separately.y Do not immerse the measuring cup orspatula in hot water.Doing so may cause them to becomedeformed.y Do not use a dishwasher/dryer to clean theinner pot. Doing so may cause them tobecome deformed.y Always clean the inner lid after cooking withgrains (amaranths, etc.). The steam vent onthe inner lid may clog and cause problems,such as preventing the lid from opening,resulting in improperly cooked food. Removing and attaching the inner lid Removing the inner lid Pull to the front to remove. Attaching the inner lid Insert the inner lidinto the hole on thelid as shown in thefollowing figure. Note Do not pull the lid gasket. Once itis detached, it cannot bereattached.

Cleaning and Maintenance 32Removing odors (When odors remain in the rice cooker and/or cooking plate) Main body ❶Add water up to 70 to 80% of the inner pot, and then with the"Plain" menu selected, press the [Start] key.Do not place the cooking plate inside the inner pot.When the Keep Warm light is on, press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key.If odors become bothersome, use about 20 g of citric acidadded to the water for more effective deodorizing.Ú It may be impossible to remove some odors completely. Inthis case, contact the JAPAN TIGER CORPORATION.❷Wash the inner pot and inner lid with a standard kitchendetergent, and then rinse thoroughly with water. ❸Allow the main body and all parts to dry in a well-ventilated location. Note y Be careful when handling theinner pot and main body aftercleaning as they become hot.Touching them may result inburns.y Be careful when handling thecooking plate after soaking as itbecomes hot.Touching it may result in burns. Cooking plate Immerse the cooking plate in hot water and allow it to soak for about 1 hour. Cleaning the heating plate During use, condensation runs off the lid and may stain the heating plate. This does not affect the the rice cooker's operations, but if it does concern you, clean as shown below. ❶Apply a small amount of commercially available cream cleanser to a nylon scrubbing brush, and lightly scrub the stained areas on the heating plate.❷Wipe away any dirt with damp kitchen paper or a cloth.

EnglishCheck the following points if you experience a problem with the cooked rice or with the operation of the rice cooker, etc. Check point When Shared cooking menu Was the amount of rice, ingredients, and water correct? Was cooking done with alkaline ionized water (pH 9 or higher)? Was cooking done with hard water such as mineral water? Was the correct menu selected? Was a key pressed after cooking without turning off the Keep Warm function? Are there grains of burnt rice or water drops etc. adhering to the exterior base inner pot, the heating plate, or the center sensor? Is the inner pot deformed? Was there a prolonged power outage? Was the rice stirred and loosened well? Was more than the maximum amount of rice used? Cooked rice Is too hard ●●● ●●●●●Is too soft ●● ● ● ●●●Is not cookedcompletely●●●●●●● Has a hard center ●●●●●●● Is burned ●●●●●● During cooking Steam leaks ●●●● Boils over ●●● ●Cooking time is too long Reference page 13•14 - - 16•19 14•17 14•31 - 33 - 41 17 13•40 Check point When Shared cooking menu Are there any grains of rice adhering to the gasket or the brim of the inner pot, etc.? Was the rice (other than rinse free rice) washed sufficiently? Was hot water (over 95°F [35˚C]) used to wash the rice or adjust the water level? Was the rice left soaking in the water too long after washing? Was the rice left in a colander after washing? Was the lid closed securely? Was the rice mixed with other ingredients or multi-grain rice? Were seasonings stirred well? Were there a lot of cracked grains of rice? Was cooking continued immediately after the initial cooking? Was the rice cooker and its parts cleaned sufficiently? Cooked rice Is too hard ●●● ● Is too soft ●●●● ● ●● Is not cookedcompletely●●● Has a hard center ●●●● Is burned ●●● ● ● ● Smells like rice bran ● During cooking Steam leaks ●●● Boils over ●● ● ● ● Cooking time is too long Reference page 14•31 13•14 14 - - 14 13 - - 31 - 33

Cooking Is Not Performed Properly 34Check point When Plain menu Risotto menu Synchro-cooking using the cooking plate Was the timer function used? Was tomato sauce etc. added before cooking? Was reheating performed after adding tomato sauce etc. Did you forget to add tomato sauce immediately after cooking? Were more than the maximum or less than the minimum amounts of ingredients and seasonings used than indicated in the cookbook? Were the ingredients arranged unevenly in the cooking plate? Was a menu other than "Synchro-Cooking" or "Stew•Soup" used? Was there a prolonged power outage? Cooked rice Is too hard ●● ● ● Is too soft ●●●● ●● Is not cooked completely

Is burned ●● ● ● ● Has an odor ●● ● ● ● Is sticky ●● ● ● ● Cooked food Is too hard ●●● Is too soft ●●●● Is not fully heated

Overflows into the rice

During cooking Steam leaks ●●● Boils over ●●●● Cooking time is too long

Reference page -22 22 22 23 23 23~2541 Problem Cause There is a thin film covering the rice. A thin, tissue-like film is formed by melted and dried starch. This is not harmful to your health. Rice sticks to the inner pot. Soft rice and sticky rice can easily stick to the pot. Check point When Was the amount of rice, ingredients, and water correct? Are there grains of burned rice or water drops etc. adhering to the exterior base inner pot, the heating plate, or the center sensor? Was there a prolonged power outage? Was the rice stirred and loosened well? Are there any grains of rice adhering to the gasket or the brim of the inner pot, etc.? Was the rice (other than rinse free rice) washed sufficiently? Was the rice or food reheated 3 or more times? Was the Timer function set for more than 12 hours in advance? Was the Keep Warm function used continuously for more than 12 hours? Rice being kept warm Has an odor ●● ●● ●● Is discolored ●●●●● Is dry ●●●●● ● ● Is sticky ●●●●● ● Reheated rice is dry ●●● ● Reference page 13•14 14•31 - 33 41 17 14•31 13•14 21•22 18•19 20

EnglishCheck point When Is anything other than white rice or rinse free rice being kept warm? Was less than the minimum required amount of rice being kept warm or reheated? Is the rice concentrated around the outer portions of the inner pot (less rice in the middle of the pot)? Was cold rice added? Was a spatula left in the inner pot? Did you try to reheat rice that was just cooked and was still hot? Was the rice cooker and its parts cleaned sufficiently? Were odors removed after cooking or cake baking? Was rice left in the rice cooker with the Keep Warm function turned off? Rice being kept warm Has an odor ●● ●● ●●● Is discolored ●● ●●● Is dry ●● ●●● Is sticky ●●●●●● Reheated rice is dry ●● ● ● Reference page 20 20 20 20 20 21•22 31 - 33 28•30• 25•33

Cooking Is Not Performed Properly 36Check the following points if you experience a problem with the "Stew•Soup" or "Cake" menus Check point When Were the appropriateingredients and amountsused?Were more than themaximum acceptableingredients added?*Were less than theminimum requiredingredients added?*Was the cooking or breadbaking time too short?Was the cooking or breadbaking time too long?Are there any grains ofrice adhering to the gasketor the brim of the innerpot, etc.?Was the lid closedsecurely?Was there a prolongedpower outage?Does not boil/Does not bakeenough●● ● ● ● ●Boils over ●● ●Boils down/burns ●●●Reference page 26•29 26 - 30 26•29•31 41* "Stew•Soup" menu only

Stew Cooking or Cake Baking Does Not Go As Expected

EnglishCheck the following before requesting repair service. Problem Check point Action Reference page The rice has not been cooked. The food has not been cooked. Is the power plug properly connected to an outlet? Insert the power plug fully into an outlet. 6•14•25•26•29•

Rice was not cooked completely by the preset time. Does the display show the correct present time? Set the correct present time.

Check "Cooking time is too long" on p.38 and take the necessary action. An alarm (3 beeps) sounds and the Timer function cannot be set. Does the display show the correct present time? Set the correct present time.

Is "0:00" blinking on the display? Set the present time. Was the "Synchro-Cooking", "Mixed•Sweet", "Risotto", "Stew•Soup", or "Cake" menu selected? The Timer function is not available for the "Synchro-Cooking", "Mixed•Sweet", "Risotto", "Stew•Soup", or "Cake" menus. 18•19 Was an unacceptable time set? Set a time that is acceptable under the Timer function. An alarm (3 beeps) sounds when the Timer function is set. An alarm sounds if you do not operate the rice cooker within about 30 seconds after pressing the [Timer] key. Continue setting the Timer function. 18•19 The display is blurred. Are there any grains of burned rice or any other remaining grains of rice adhering to the gasket or the brim of the inner pot? Completely remove all remaining rice. 14•31 - 33 Is the outer surface of the inner pot wet? Wipe with a dry cloth. Sound is heard during cooking, steaming, reheating, or when the Keep Warm function is on. Do you hear a ticking sound? This is the sound from the microcomputer controller. This is not a malfunction.

Do you hear a popping sound? This is the sound of metal contracting due to heat. This is not a malfunction. Do you hear a water bubbling sound? (During cooking and steaming only) This is not a malfunction. Do you hear a completely different sound from the above? Contact the JAPAN TIGER CORPORATION.

Reheating is disabled. Does an alarm (3 beeps) sound when you press the [Start] key? The rice is cold. Rice below approximately 131ºF (55ºC) cannot be reheated. 21•22 Is the Keep Warm light off? Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key and check that the Keep Warm light turns on. Then, press the [Start] key again. Food adheres to the inner lid during synchro-cooking. When cooking with ingredients that expand during heating, such as eggs etc., some may adhere to the inner lid. If it is bothersome, reduce the amount of the ingredients.

Baking a cake takes a long time. If the power voltage is low, it may take longer than the standard time to completely bake a cake. Extend the baking time if it is not completely baked.

Water or rice has entered the main body. Water or rice inside the main body may cause problems. Contact the JAPAN TIGER CORPORATION.

When setting the present time, pressing the [Hour] or [Min] key does not access the time setting mode. The time cannot be set during cooking, when the Keep Warm function is on, when the Timer function is in use, or during reheating.

The Keep Warm light is blinking. When the "Risotto" or "Cake" menu is selected, the Keep Warm light blinks when cooking is complete. 17•20•30 The elapsed Keep Warm time is blinking. Was the Keep Warm function used continuously for more than 12 hours? The elapsed Keep Warm time will blink when the Keep Warm function has been on for more than 12 hours.

Was a stew kept warm for more than 6 hours? The elapsed Keep Warm time will blink when the Keep Warm function has been on for more than 6 hours.

Troubleshooting 38Problem Check point Action Reference page The present time, preset timer settings, and elapsed Keep Warm time are lost when the power plug is disconnected. Does "0:00" blink on the display when the power plug is connected again? The lithium battery has run out. Contact the JAPAN TIGER CORPORATION.

The lid will not open, or it opens during cooking. Are there any grains of rice adhering to the upper casing? Completely remove all remaining rice. 14•31 Nothing happens when a key is pressed. Is the power plug properly connected to an outlet? Insert the power plug fully into an outlet. 6•14•25•26•29•

Is the Keep Warm light on? Press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key to turn off the Keep Warm function, then try the operation again. 14•20 There is a smell of plastic etc. Such odors may occur when the rice cooker is first used, but they should disappear over time.

Some lines and waves appear on the plastic parts. These traces occurred during molding and do not affect the proper functioning of the product.

" appears on the display and a long lasting or continuous beeping alarm sounds. A malfunction has occurred in the main body. Disconnect the power plug, and then contact the JAPAN TIGER CORPORATION.

Plastic parts Plastic parts that come into contact with heat or steam deteriorate over time. Contact the JAPAN TIGER CORPORATION.

EnglishSetting the present time The time is displayed in a 12-hour format. Ú The time cannot be set during cooking, when the Keep Warm function is on, when the Timer function is in use, or during reheating. Example: Changing the present time from "9:30" to "9:35"

Open the panel cover.

Set the present time. y Set the hour with the [Hour] key and the minute with the [Min] key.y Hold down the corresponding key to change the timemore rapidly.y When you have finished setting the time, press the[Min] key.Ú To cancel setting the time, press the [Keep Warm/Cancel] key.

Close the panel cover. Specifications Unit size 0.54 L (3 cups) typeRating 120V 60HzElectric Consumption (W) 458Cooking capacity (L)Quick 0.09 to 0.54 (0.5 to 3 cups [2.65 to 15.87 oz])Synchro-Cooking 0.09 to 0.18 (0.5 to 1 cup [2.65 to 5.29 oz])Plain 0.09 to 0.54 (0.5 to 3 cups [2.65 to 15.87 oz])Mixed 0.09 to 0.36 (0.5 to 2 cups [2.65 to 10.58 oz])Sweet 0.09 to 0.36 (0.5 to 2 cups [2.65 to 10.58 oz])Risotto 0.09 to 0.18 (0.5 to 1 cup [2.65 to 5.29 oz])Brown 0.09 to 0.36 (0.5 to 2 cups [2.65 to 10.58 oz])External Dimensions* (in) Width 8.7 (22.0 cm)Depth 10.8 (27.3 cm)Height 7.5 (19.1 cm)Weight* (lbs) 6.4 (2.9 kg) y Depending on the room temperature and usage, a time discrepancy of 30 to 120 seconds may occur over the course of a month.y One cup is about 5.29 oz (150 g).* Approximate values. 40In case of a power outage If a power outage does occur, the rice cooker will resume its normal functions once power is restored. State when power outage occurs Once power is restored While the Timer function is set The timer will resume operation.(If the power outage lasts for an extended period of time and the preset time has passed when power is restored, the rice cooker will immediately begin cooking.) During cooking/reheating The rice cooker will resume cooking/reheating. While the Keep Warm function is on The Keep Warm function is cancelled in case of a power outage for over 30 minutes. Ú Depending on the conditions, rice may not be cooked properly, or the Keep Warm temperature may drop. Purchasing replacement parts and optional accessories The inner pot's fluorocarbon resin coating may wear and peel with extended use.(See p.9) For stubborn dirt, odors, or serious damage, contact the JAPAN TIGER CORPORATION.

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For United States and Canada USA 1-866-55-TIGER(84437) CANADA 1-866-9090-TCD(823) Website:www.japantigercorp.com For All Other Countries Please contact nearest Tiger Customer Service in your area, or the dealer where original purchase was made. Model Number: Trade Name:TIGER Responsible party: Japan Tiger Corporation of U.S.A Address:2730 Monterey Street Suite 105 Torrance,CA90503 Telephone number:(310)787-1985 JAJ-A55U