Sanyo ECJ-HC55H Owners Manual - Page 4

ECJ_HC RiceCookerManual.qxd 6/7/07 9:50 AM Page 4 PRECAUTIONS • Do not place the appliance in the following locations: • Locations where hot cooking oil may splash onto the appliance. • Locations where the appliance is exposed to direct sunlight. • Locations without proper ventilation. • Do not touch the metal part on the inside of the lid or inner lid during or immediately after operation. This action may cause burn injuries. • Do not operate the appliance near flames or wet areas. • Remove all foreign substances. This action Make sure that all rice grains and water drops on the appliance's inner wall, the outside of the inner pot, the heating element and the may cause electric shock or sparking. temperature sensor have been completely removed, before using appliance. • Do not operate the appliance on an unstable inner lid seal heating surface or on any surface that is not resistant center area element to heat. on the outside temperature of the inner pot sensor • Please refer to page 15 for care and maintenance for inner pot. • Do not add ingredients to inner pot above the MAX line. MAX Overfilling may result in an overflow. This operation may cause fire. • Hold the power plug when retracting the power cord. If the power plug is not held, the uncontrolled moving cord may cause injury. • Avoid personal contact with steam vent. • Escaping steam is HOT and may cause burns. • Do not allow children near the steam vent. • The appliance will feel hot-to-the-touch during and immediately steam following use. vent Use caution HOT near appliance. • Do not carry the appliance by the handle. • While rice is cooking, keep the handle folded down behind the appliance and do not carry it. Doing so may cause scalding burns or handle deformation due to escaping steam. • If carrying the appliance immediately after use, use caution to avoid steam that is released from the steam vent. • Do not use any inner pot other than provided. Doing so may cause overheating and lead to a malfunction. • Do not place the appliance near walls or furniture (within 12"/30cm). Doing so may cause damage, possibly resulting in discoloration Maintain distance Wall or disfiguration of the wall or furniture. • Do not operate appliance without any ingredients in inner pot. This will interfere with the micro-computerized program and may cause overheating. • Do not place a cloth or towels over the appliance during operation. • If appliance is damaged, stop using immediately and contact Sanyo Fisher Service. Please refer to warranty, page 21. 4