c) If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used, 1) The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance, 2) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding- type 3-wire cord, and 3) 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. NOTE: If the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by qualified personnel. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS: NOTE: During initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke and/or odor may be detected. This is normal with many heating appliances and will not recur after a few uses. This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. CAUTIONS BEFORE USING: 1. Only use this product with the correct AC voltage outlet. (Correct rated voltage see box and label at the bottom of rice cooker.) 2. Be sure to unplug AC cord when pan is not in cooker, or when cooker is not being used. Remember the “KEEP WARM” feature operates whenever the cord is plugged in 3. Place the inner pot inside the cooker before operating. Turn the pot gently to right and left to ensure proper fit. 4. If the switch button is difficult to press to the “cook” position, do not try to force it down. This difficulty might occur when inner pot is of fully inserted in cooker or when cooking has just finished. 5. Place the lid on your inner pot while cooking, keep the lid in place after serving to prevent your rice from drying out or discoloring. 6. Keep bottom of inner pot and surface of heater plate free of foreign matter to prevent operating malfunctions. WARNING: The plug removed from the mains lead, if severed, must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged into a live socket outlet. HOW TO USE RICE COOKING: 1. By using the measuring cup provided in the package, measure and wash rice. Transfer rice to the inner pot. Do not use the inner pot to wash the rice. 2. By measuring cup, add amount of water to the rice inside the inner pot according to the following standard: Cups of Raw Rice Water add to the line on pot 15 cups 14 cups 12 cups 10 cups 8 cups 6 cups 4 cups 2 cups 15 – 15 1/2 cups 14 – 14 1/2 cups 12 – 12 1/2 cups 10 – 10 1/2 cups 8 – 8 1/2 cups 6 – 6 1/2 cups 4 – 4 1/2 cups 2 – 2 1/2 cups 3. Set inner pot in cooker. Place rice and water in inner pot. Turn the inner pot gently to right and left to make sure it has good contact with the heating plate. 4. Close the lid on the inner pot firmly. Caution: Do not block the ventilating hole during cooking. 5. Plug in power cord. Do not plug in until ready to cook. Otherwise, rice may be spoiled. If pot is not in cooker, cooking will not begin. 6. Press the switch. “COOK” indicator lamp will be lit. 7. Once cooking is done, the switch will pop up. “COOK” indicator lamp will be off and the “WARM” indicator lamp will be lit. 8. After the switch pops up, keep the covered unit warm for at least 15 minutes to let rice with better cooking effect. 9. Unplug after each use. STEWING: 1. Place stew contents, such as vegetables, meats and seafoods etc. into the inner pot with water. 2. When stewing, the water level should not be more than 70% of the volume of the inner pot. 3. Cover the lid. Caution: Do not block the ventilating hole during cooking. 4. Press the switch to “COOK” to begin stewing. 5. Refer to a recipe of your choice for precise cooking time instructions. 6. Unplug after each use. STEAMING: This rice cooker can steam a variety of foods such as vegetables, fish, and even potatoes. 1. Place the steamer attachment in the inner pot. 2. Place desired food for steaming on the steamer. 3. Fill the rice cooker half way with room temperature water. Note that food should not be immersed in water. 4. Cover with glass lid. Caution: Do not block the ventilating hole during cooking. 5. Press the switch to “COOK”. 6. Be careful when removing the lid for hot steam will rush out. 7. Unplug after each use. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, COOK ONLY IN REMOVABLE CONTAINER. CAUTION BEFORE STARTING TO COOK, CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE INNER POT AND THE SURFACE OF THE HEATER PLATE, THEN TURN THE INNER POT CLOCKWISE AND COUNTERCLOCKWISE SO THAT IT SITS PROPERLY ONTO THE HEATER PLATE INSIDE THE RICE COOKER. OTHERWISE, THE RICE COOKER WILL NOT WORK OR WILL BE DAMAGED. USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Unplug unit from the outlet when not in use or before cleaning. NEVER IMMERSE HEATING BODY IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID! 2. Allow the rice cooker to cool completely before cleaning. 3. Remove inner pot and lid and wash them in hot soapy water, rinse completely, then dry them with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaning compounds. A cloth, a sponge or rubber spatula will usually remove the residue. 4. Clean outside of cooker with a clean damp cloth. Never clean any part of the cooker with abrasive cleaner. Use ...