Zojirushi EF-VSC40 User Manual

EF-VSC40
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS the instructions.
• These WARNINGS and CAUTIONS are intended to protect you and others from personal injury and
household damage. To ensure safe operation, please follow carefully.
Indicates risk of
serious injury. *1
Indicates risk of injury
or property damage if
mishandled. * 2 * 3
Serious injury includes loss of eyesight, burns (high and
low temperature), electric shock, bone fractures, toxic
reactions as well as other injuries severe enough to
require medical care or extended hospitalization.
Injury indicates physical damage, burns or electric
shock not severe enough to require medical care or
extended hospitalization.
A A Indicates a warning or caution. A
specific caution is indicated inside or near
CAUTIONS the trian 9 le by sentences or illustrations.
4T) Indicates a prohibited operation. A
^ specific prohibited operation is
indicated inside or near the circle by
PROHIBITED sentences or illustrations.
•• Indicates a requirement or instruction
” that must be followed. A specific
instruction is indicated inside or near the
INSTRUCTIONS circle by sentences or illustrations.
rir3 Property damage indicates material damage towards a
home, furniture, or pets and animals.
^WARNINGS
Do not modify the product. 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.
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Do not use the product 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 electric
shock, short circuit or fire.
Power Cord
■ Power Plug
Electrical Outlet
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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.
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Do not immerse the product in water or splash it
with water.
Doing so may cause short circuit or electric shock.
Do not plug or unplug the Power Cord if your hands
are wet.
Doing so may cause an electric shock or injury.
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Do not use a power source other than 120V AC.
Use of any other power supply voltage may cause fire or
electric shock.
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Do not use the product near flammable materials
such as a curtain.
Doing so may cause fire.
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Do not allow children to use the product
unsupervised. Keep it out of the reach of infants.
Children are at risk of burns, electric shock or injury.
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If the blades or surface of the Power Plug become
soiled, wipe them clean.
A dirty Power Plug may cause fire.
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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.
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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.
O S top using immediately if you notice any of the
following symptoms indicating a malfunction or
breakdown.
Continued use of the product may cause smoke, fire, electric shock or injury.
• The Power Plug or Power Cord has become very hot.
• The Power Cord is deeply damaged or deformed.
• There is a burning smell.
• One or more parts of the product is cracked, loose or unstable.
• The electricity turns on and off when the Power Cord is touched or
moved.
• You feel a tingle or slight electrical shock.
• The product does not operate even though the Timer Knob is turned ON.
If you notice any of the above symptoms, unplug the product
immediately and contact the store where you purchased it or Zojirushi
Customer Service for check-ups and/or repairs.
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This product 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.
• The illustrations used in this Operating Instructions may vary from the actual product you have purchased.
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CAUTIONS
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Do not touch hot surfaces during or immediately
after use.
Touching hot surfaces may cause burns.
A Unplug the Power Plug from the outlet when the
product 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.
Do not place or use the product on unstable
vjx/ surfaces or on surfaces that are vulnerable to heat.
Doing so may cause fire.
During preheating or cooking, move birds and small
HJ animals that may be sensitive to smoke or smells to
other rooms, and open windows or turn on exhaust
fans.
Do not overheat the product.
y Doing so may cause the product to catch fire.
/ON Never leave the product unattended during operation.
Foods may catch fire.
Always unplug the product by holding the Power
i Plug, not by pulling the Power Cord.
Pulling the Power Cord to unplug the product may cause
electric shock, short circuit or fire.
ON Do not operate the product with objects on top or
underneath it.
The product or object may deform, melt or cause fire.
Please allow the product to cool down before
U cleaning.
Some parts may cause burns when hot.
ON Do not use the product near walls, furniture or
(\J beneath shelving.
Heat may damage, discolor or deform walls, furniture or
shelving.
Be sure to clean after every use.
BB Food scraps and oil left behind may cause smoke or catch fire.
Do not use for other than intended purposes.
Always make sure the Water Tray is set before use.
BB Operating the product without the Water Tray may cause it to
catch fire.
If foods begin to smoke or catch fire, immediately
4 } turn the Timer OFF and unplug the Power Plug.
If foods catch fire, do not open the Lid until the flame
extinguishes. Do not attempt to put out the fire by pouring water
on it, as it may cause the Glass Window to break.
If the Power Cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
BB the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons to avoid hazards.
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IMPORTANT
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■ Keep you face away from the product when opening the Lid during or
immediately after cooking.
Hot steam or smoke may arise and cause scalding.
■ Always add water in the Water Tray when operating the product.
Operating the product without water in the Water Tray may cause fire.
■ Do not use cooking sheets or baking stones.
Doing so may cause smoke, fire or burns.
■ Add more water to the Water Tray when cooking consecutively.
Do not cook consecutively if the food is rich in oil or fat.
Doing so may cause fire.
■ Do not cook foods that may expand in size or become warped such as
rice cakes or dried squids.
Foods may come in contact with the Heaters and cause fire.
■ Do not splash water on the Glass Window while in operation.
Doing so may damage the Glass Window.
■ Do not operate the product without placing foods inside. If the
product is accidentally turned on without foods inside, allow it to cool
down naturally.
Forcing it to cool down with use of water or other methods may damage the product.
■ Be sure to close the Lid.
Operating the product with the Lid open may cause fire.
■ Do not operate the product on surfaces that are vulnerable to heat
such as tablecloths or carpets.
Doing so may cause fire.
■ Handle the Lid and Water Tray gently.
This will prevent damages to the product.
■ Do not carry the product by the Lid Handles.
The Lid or the product may fall and cause injury to persons or damage the product.
■ Do not tilt the product.
Water may spill or cause breakdown of the product.
■ Do not place foods directly on the Heaters to cook.
Doing so may cause fire.
■ Always detach the Lid and Reflector Panel before removing the Water
Tray.
Opening or detaching the Lid without the Water Tray in place may cause the product
or Lid to fall backward, and is dangerous.
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■ Do not cover the Exhaust Duct and Air Duct.
Doing so may damage the product.
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Zojirushi EF-VSC40 Specifications

Power

capacity	120V AC 1300W 60Hz

Cabling

length of power cord	4.6 feet (1.4 m)

Weight and Dimensions

weight	10.4 lbs (4.7 kg)
external dimensions	19-y8(W) x 11-5/8(D) x 7-y2(H) inches
rack dimensions	13-%(W) x 8-54(D) inches