Sanyo ECJ-HC55H Owners Manual - Page 2

ECJ_HC RiceCookerManual.qxd 6/7/07 9:50 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, follow basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, and/or injury: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or personal injury. 3. To protect against fire, electrical shock, and 9. Do not use outdoors. personal injury, do not immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid. 10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 4. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children. 11. Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 5. Unplug unit from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before attaching or removing parts, and before cleaning the appliance. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to an authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. 7. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not force any foreign objects, such as pins and wires, into any openings. 12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other liquids. 13. Do not clean the appliance with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive material. 14. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn the switch to its "Off" position then remove the plug from wall outlet. 15. To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in removable container. 16. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. This product is designed for household use only. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Note: A. A short power cord is provided to reduce risks of becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. B. Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use. C. If extension cord is used: (1) The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. (2) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over. The appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other is). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to override this safety feature. WARNING: • Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. • CALIFORNIA USA ONLY This rice cooker uses a Lithium Battery that contains Perchlorate Material-special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. 2