Tiger Corporation JBA-A10W, JBA-T18S User Manual

JBA-T

TIGER CORPORATION

Head Office: 3-1 Hayamicho, Kadoma City, Osaka 571-8571, Japan

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: JBA-T10U,JBA-T18U,JBA-A10U,JBA-A18U

Trade Name: TIGER

Responsible party: Japan Tiger Corporation of U.S.A

Address: 2730 Monterey Street Suite 105 Torrance, CA 90503

Telephone number: [phone]

PARTS & SERVICE SUPPORT

For United States

Japan Tiger Corporation of U.S.A.

2730 Monterey Street, Suite 105

Torrance, CA 90503

Toll Free Number : 1-866-55-TIGER (84437)

Phone Number: [phone]

Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM PST

EMAIL: [e-mail]

For Australia

GALAXY IMPORT & EXPORT CO. PTY. LTD.

PO Box 515 Cabramatta NSW 2166

Phone Number: Sydney [phone]

Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM

EMAIL: [e-mail]

For All Other Countries

Please contact nearest Tiger Customer Service in your area,

or the dealer where original purchase was made.

Electric Rice Cooker

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing TIGER rice cooker/warmer.
Please read and observe these instructions carefully before use.

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the
following:

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 plugs in water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any 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 taking
off parts.

6. Do not operate any 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 cause
injuries.

8. Do not use outdoors.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

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

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

12. Always attach plug to the rice cooker first, then plug cord into the wall outlet.

To disconnect, turn any control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.

13. Do not use the rice cooker for other than intended use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
This rice cooker is intended for household use.

A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord. Longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords are available and may be
used if care is exercised in their use. If longer detachable power supply cords or extension cords
are to be used: (1) the marked electrical rating of the 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 cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled down by children or tripped over accidentally.

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.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children or disabled persons without supervision.
Ensure that young children do not play with the rice cooker.

GARANTIES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES

Lors de l’utilisation d’appareils électriques, vous devez suivre les précautions de sécurité de base à
tout moment y compris les points suivants :

1. Lire toutes les instructions.

2. Ne pas toucher les surfaces chaudes. Utiliser des poignées ou des boutons.

3. Pour se protéger de toute électrocution, ne pas tremper le cordon ou les prises dans l’eau ou tout
autre liquide.

4. L’utilisation de l’appareil par des enfants ou à proximité d’eux doit être sous stricte supervision.

5. Débrancher l’appareil de la prise murale lorsqu’il n’est pas utilisé ou avant de le nettoyer. Le
laisser refroidir avant d’ajouter ou d’enlever des pièces.

6. Ne pas utiliser d'appareil avec un cordon ou une prise endommagés ou après un mauvais
fonctionnement ou s’il a été endommagé de quelque manière que ce soit. Porter l’appareil au
service après-vente autorisé le plus proche pour vérification, réparation ou réglage.

7. L’utilisation d’accessoires supplémentaires non recommandés par le fabricant de l'appareil risque
de provoquer des blessures.

8. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil à l’extérieur.

9. Ne pas laisser le cordon pendre sur le bord d’une table ou d’un comptoir ou toucher des surfaces
chaudes.

10. Ne pas placer le cuiseur à riz sur ou à proximité d’une cuisinière à gaz ou électrique ou dans un
four chaud.

11. Faire très attention en déplaçant un appareil contenant de l'huile ou tout autre liquide chauds.

12. Toujours brancher en premier la prise au cuiseur à riz, puis la fiche du cordon à la prise murale.

Pour débrancher, mettre tous les boutons sur “off”, puis retirer la fiche de la prise murale.

13. Ne pas utiliser le cuiseur à riz pour tout autre fonction que celle à laquelle elle est destinée.

SAUVEGARDER CES INSTRUCTIONS

Toute réparation doit être effectuée par un réparateur autorisé.
Ce cuiseur à riz est destinée à l’utilisation ménagère.

Le cordon d’alimentation court fourni est destiné à réduire tout risque de se prendre les pieds et de
chute avec un cordon plus long. Un cordon plus long détachable ou une rallonge sont disponibles et
peuvent être utilisés avec une grande précaution. Dans le cas d'utilisation de ce genre de cordon :
(1) La puissance nominale électrique marquée sur le cordon d’extension doit être au moins égale à
celle de l’appareil; (2) si l’appareil est avec mise à la terre, la rallonge doit être munie d’une prise de
terre à 3 fils; et (3) le cordon doit être rangé pour ne pas pendre au dessus de la table et pouvoir être
tiré par des enfants ou accroché accidentellement.

Les instructions suivantes sont applicables à 120V seulement :
Cet appareil possède une fiche polarisée (avec une broche plus large qu’une autre). Pour réduire
tout risque d’électrocution, cette fiche se branche dans une prise polarisée d’une seule manière. Si
la fiche ne rentre pas entièrement dans la prise, la tourner. Si elle ne branche toujours pas, contacter
un électricien qualifié. Ne pas forcer cette fonction de sécurité.
Cet appareil n’est pas destiné à être utilisé par des enfants ou des personnes handicapées sans
supervision.
Faire attention que les enfants ne jouent pas avec le cuiseur à riz.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Be sure to read and observe the following precautions before using this product.

WARNING!

This section indicates the risk of death or serious injury if the instructions are ignored or the product is
used improperly.

Use the product at local Voltage only.

Using the product in any other voltage may result in fire or electric shock.

Use an AC outlet of 7A or higher rating exclusively for the product with 220V or higher, and 15A or higher with 120V.

Connecting other instruments with the same AC outlet may cause the branch socket to overheat, resulting in fire.

Do not damage the power cord. Do not use a damaged power cord.

Do not modify, bend, pull, twist or bundle the cord. Do not expose it to heat. Do not place something heavy on it. Do not clip it onto
something. Noncompliance to these instructions may result in fire or electric shock.

Clean the plug if it is dirty.

A dirty plug may result in a fire.

Connect the plug so that the prongs are fully inserted into the receptacle.

Noncompliance to these instructions may result in electric shock, short-circuiting, smoke or fire.

Do not use the cooker if there is any damage to the power cord or the wall outlet, or if the plug cannot
be fully inserted into the outlet.

Noncompliance with this instruction may result in electrical shock, short-circuiting, or fire.

Do not connect or disconnect the plug with wet hands.

Handling the AC power cord with wet hands may result in electric shock or injury.

Never open the lid while the rice is cooking.

Opening the lid may result in burns.

Do not place your face and hands near the steam vent.

Touching the vent may result in burns. Keep out of reach of children and infants.

Do not allow children alone to use the rice cooker. Keep it out of reach of infants.

Noncompliance to this instruction may result in burns, electric shock or injury.

Do not immerse the rice cooker in water or splash it with water.

Immersing or splashing may result in short-circuiting or electric shock.

Do not modify, disassemble or repair the rice cooker, it should only be performed by qualified service representatives.

Noncompliance to this instruction may result in fire electric shock or injury.

Do not insert wire or pin into an opening space.

Inserting such objects may result in electric shock or injury due to malfunctioning.

Stop using the rice cooker immediately in the event of trouble.

Continued use in anything but proper working order may result in fire, electrical shock or injury.
(Examples of trouble)

• If the AC cord or plug becomes hot during use • If smoke exudes from the rice cooker or a burning odor is detected

• If the rice cooker is cracked, loose or rattling • If the inner pan is deformed

• Other troubles
Immediately unplug the AC cord from its outlet and contact the place of purchase for inspection and servicing.

Do not use the rice cooker in any ways not specifically covered in this instruction manual.

Improper use may cause steam or contained matter to spray resulting in burns or injury.

(Examples of cooking that should not be done with this rice cooker)

• Heating ingredients or seasoning inside of plastic bags, etc.

• Using cooking sheets or other utensil to cover food in the rice cooker.

This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with physical difficulties
or lack of experience and knowledge – unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning to the use of the appliance by a person responsible for his/her safety.

CAUTION!

This section indicates the risk of slight injury or physical damage if the instructions are ignored or the
product is used improperly.

Do not use the rice cooker in unstable places or on surfaces that are easily affected by heat such as carpet.

Doing so may result in a fire.

Do not use the rice cooker near walls or furniture.

Steam or heat will cause damage, discoloration and/or deformation. Use the rice cooker at least 15 inches (30 cm) or more from the walls or furniture.

Table of Contents

1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................. 4

2 PARTS DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS ...................................................................6

Basic Parts Functions ................................................................................................7

Control Panel ..............................................................................................................7

Display Unit .................................................................................................................7

Accessories ................................................................................................................ 7

3 HOW TO COOK RICE ....................................................................................................8

Plain Rice Menu ........................................................................................................ 11

Quick Rice Menu ...................................................................................................... 11

Porridge Menu .......................................................................................................... 12

Mixed Rice Menu ...................................................................................................... 12

Sweet Rice Menu ...................................................................................................... 13

Brown Rice Menu ..................................................................................................... 13

Multigrain Rice Menu ............................................................................................... 14

Clock Setting ............................................................................................................15

Timer Setting ............................................................................................................16

4 KEEP WARM ............................................................................................................... 18

5 REHEATING ................................................................................................................. 19

6 SLOW COOKING ......................................................................................................... 21

Basic cooking procedure ........................................................................................21

Menu Guide ............................................................................................................... 23

7 STEAM COOKING(“Steam” MENU) ........................................................................... 24

Suggested Steaming Time ......................................................................................26

8 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 27

Parts to wash after every use ................................................................................. 27

Parts to wash when dirty ......................................................................................... 27

How to Deodorize (when the rice cooker has an unpleasant odor) .................... 27

Detaching and Installing the Inner Lid ................................................................... 28

Detaching and Installing the Steam Cap ................................................................28

Cleaning the Heater Plate ........................................................................................28

9 IF RICE DOES NOT COOK PROPERLY .....................................................................29

10 TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................29

11 STANDARD COOKING TIME ...................................................................................... 32

12 IN CASE OF POWER FAILURE ...................................................................................32

13 SPECIFICATION ...........................................................................................................32

Note:

●Plug in the rice cooker and press the [Cancel] key before using or setting the time.

●Cooking time varies depending on the type of rice grains. Please check the cooking time table on page 32.

(It takes a minimum of 30 minutes to cook 1 cup of white rice under the Quick Menu Setting.)

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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PARTS DESCRIPTION AND
FUNCTIONS

Use the power cord specially designed for this cooker only.Do not use it with other appliances.

Noncompliance with these instructions may result in product failure or fi re.

Do not use the rice cooker near a heat source or where it may be splashed with water.

Heat or water may cause short -circuiting, leakage, deformation of the rice cooker, fi re, or malfunction.

Use the inner pan exclusively made for this rice cooker.

Using any other inner pans may result in overheating or malfunctioning.

Do not touch hot parts while or immediately after cooking rice.

Touching hot parts may cause burns. Especially never touch the steam vent. Keep out of reach of children and infants.

When cleaning, unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet fi rst, and then unplug the appliance
plug from the rice cooker insert slot.
After cleaning, make sure the appliance plug, insert slot for plug, and the plug to the AC outlet are not wet
before using. Be sure to power cord is plugged in. ( Detachable power cord is available only in 220 voltage)
Do not move the rice cooker while it is switched on.

Caution:It may cause electric shock or fi re.

Always hold by the plug when disconnecting the AC cable from the AC outlet.

Noncompliance to this instruction may result in electric shock, short-circuiting, or fi re.

Always hold the plug when winding up the AC power cord. (120V only)

It may result in injury.

Clean the rice cooker only after it has cooled down.

Touching a hot part may result in burn.

Do not touch the hook button when carrying the rice cooker.

Otherwise, the lid may open and cause injury or burns.

This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

• staff kitchen areas in shops, offi ces and other working environments; • farm houses;

• by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; • bed and breakfast type environments.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

HANDLE WITH CARE.

Do not drop or apply strong shock to the rice cooker.

It may cause damage or result in malfunctioning.

Be careful of the steam when opening the lid.

Exposure to steam may result in burns.

Do not connect several electrical appliances to a single AC outlet.

It may result in fi re.

Do not move the rice cooker while cooking rice.

It may cause scalds or leakage of hot water.

Do not wash the entire rice cooker or pour water into the cooker or its bottom.

It may result in short-circuiting or electric shock.

Remove scorched rice and grains of rice.

If rice is scorched or grains of rice are loft on the pan, steam may leak or hot water may boil over, resulting in malfunctioning or failure to
cook rice properly.

Do not cover the rice cooker with a towel while cooking rice.

It may cause the rice cooker’s body or lid to be deformed or discolored.

To avoid damages to the non-stick coating (fl uorocarbon resin) of the inner pan:

• Do not put the inner pan over a gas fi re or an electric range oven.

• Do not heat the inner pan in a microwave oven.

• Do not use vinegar.

• Do not use hard utensils, such as metal spoons or whisks.

• Do not clean the inner pan with abrasive powder, steel metal, nylon brushes, or pads.

• Do not use the inner pan to wash or soak tableware and utensils, such as bowls and knives.

• Always soak the inner pan with water before washing

• Only use the supplied spatula or wooden spatula.

• Do not use dishwasher/dryer.

If the inner pan is deformed or corroded, contact the store where the rice cooker was purchased.
(see page Back cover).

• The hole on the cooker is designed to maintain its functions and performance. In very rare cases,
dust or insects may enter the hole. If there is a problem with the appearance or function, contact the
store where the rice cooker was purchased.

Inner Pan

Rice can be rinsed
in the inner pan.

Inner Lid

Hook Button

Push this button to open the lid.

Center Sensor

Spatula Holder

Heater Plate

JBA-T model : Power Plug

Carrying Handle

Use this handle to carry the rice cooker.

Upper Casing

Lid

JBA-A model

Steam Vent

Steam Vent

Steam Cap

JBA-T model

Steam Cap

JBA-A model

JBA-T
model

Power plug

Rice cooker

JBA-A model

JBA-W model

JBA-G•S model

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HOW TO COOK RICE

STEP 1. Measure uncooked rice

Use only the measuring cup supplied with the rice cooker.
The rice measure cup is equivalent to 6 oz. (0.18 L).
* For every cup of uncooked rice, it yields 2 cups of cooked rice on average.

Note: Follow the specifi ed volume of rice (see the specifi cations on

page 29) or the rice may not cook properly. In particular, failure
to observe the maximum volume may cause the rice to boil over
or to cook improperly. (A cup equals approximately 0.18 liters.)

See the specifi cation on Page 9 when you cook “Mixed rice”.

STEP 2. Wash rice by hand

● Rice may be washed in the inner pan or in a separate bowl.

● Wash rice in a short time until water becomes clear. Drain off water

quickly. (Certain brand of rice does not recommend over-rinsing in
order to retain its nutrients.)

● Do not use hot water over 95°F (35°C) to wash rice.

STEP 3. Adjust water level

● Place the inner pan on an even surface.

● Adjust the water level accordingly to the scale marked on the inside

of the inner pan.

● Do not use hot water over 95°F (35°C) to cook.

Note: Cooking white rice with meat and vegetable, use water level

mark [Plain rice].

Tip: Broth may be used to substitute with water.

❙ Basic Parts Functions

To press a key

Use the fi ngertip to press the keys fi rmly and make sure a short beep or a
long beep is heard.
The [Cancel] key should be pressed slightly harder than any other keys in
order to prevent accidental cancellation.

❙ Display Unit

Menu

Plain rice White rice only
Quick White rice only, cooks a little faster than “Plain rice” function
Porridge Use white rice only to make your porridge
Mixed rice Cook with white rice, meat and vegetable
Sweet rice Sticky type of rice, also known as sticky rice (Thai), or glutinous rice (Chinese)
Brown rice Cooks whole grain type of rice
Multigrain rice Cook with white rice and multigrain
Slow cook Slow cooking only
Steam Steam cooking only

❙ Accessories

❙ Control Panel

Refer to the Display Unit

Keep warm lamp

[Keep Warm] key

[Cancel] key

[Hour/Min] key

Start lamp

[Start] key

Timer lamp

[Timer] key

[Menu] key

Power Plug

Detachable power cord is not available
for some model

Measuring cup Spatula Steam basket

e.g.: 3 cup of uncooked rice, add water

to water level [Plain rice] 3.

∗

Do not adjust water amount more or less than 2 oz from original
water level marks.

Menu

Guideline for water
(see the scales inside the inner pan)

Plain rice / Quick /
Multigrain rice / Semi
polished rice / Mixed rice

Use the scale for "Plain rice" and adjust according
to personal preference.

Porridge

Use the scale for “Porridge -soft” or “Porridge-hard”
for soft and hard porridge.
Adjust to the middle of the two scales for mid-type
porridge.

Brown rice

Use the scale for “Brown rice” and adjust accord­ing to personal preference.

Sweet rice
(Glutions rice)

Use the scale for “Sweet rice” and adjust accord­ing to personal preference.

Sweet rice (Glutions rice
and Nonglutions rice)

Adjus t to the middle of “Pla in r ice” and “Sweet
rice” (Use more water for “Sweet rice”).

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STEP 7. Press [Start] key

Press once for regular rice cooking. (The ▲triangle indicator
stops blinking.)
Press twice for Scorched rice (Okoge). ** (“Scorch” is
displayed.) The ▲triangle indicator in the display unit stops
blinking and the rice cooking process begins.

STEP 8. Stir & loosen the rice immediately after cooking is completed

●Wipe off any excessive dew flowing down to the upper casing
when opening the lid.

●The rice cooker will automatically switch to “Keep warm” mode,
except for Porridge selection (see page 12).

● When cooking is completed, be sure to stir and loosen the rice
immediately.

After using the rice cooker/warmer:

●Press the [Cancel] key.

●Unplug the power cord.

Note: Be sure to cancel keep warm mode before unplug the

power cord. (Rice cooker will resume last function so that
you may not able to press [Start] button.)

Please refer to page 27 for Cleaning and Maintenance.

STEP 4. Set the inner pan into the rice cooker

●Wipe off any water drops, or rice grains from the outer
surface and brim of the inner pan.

●Make sure that no rice grains are stuck on the inside of
the rice cooker, especially the heater plate.

Reminder: ●Check if steam vent cap is in place (see page 28).
 ●Check if the inner lid is set.

Be sure to set the inner pan correctly.

Note: Remove any rice grain on heater plate, center sensor,

hook button and upper casing.

STEP 5. Plug the AC power cord into the AC outlet

If the Keep warm lamp is on, press the [Cancel] key to make it go off.

STEP 6. Menu selection

Note: See page 16 if TIMER is desired.

●Menu is displayed on the Display unit.

●There are 8 menu selections.

●Every press on the [Menu] key changes the menu

selection in the clock-wise rotation.

For menu selection details, please refer:

Plain rice .........................page 11 Quick rice ........ page 11

Porridge ..........................page 12 Mixed rice ........ page 12

Sweet rice .......................page 13 Brown rice ....... page 13

Multigrain rice .................page 14

ON

Beep-beep

Beep

OFF

Beep

Blinks

Plain rice

Grains other
than Plain rice

Caution! Inner pan is extremely hot,
be sure to use kitchen gloves.

Water is collected
in this part

Inner Pan