OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Model# TIGER MICROCOMPUTER CONTROLLED RICE COOKER/WARMER JAG-S10U JAG-S18U Thank you for purchasing TIGER rice cooker/warmer. JAG-B10U Please read and observe these instructions carefully before use. JAG-B18U Note: Plug in the rice cooker and press the Cancel key before using or setting the time.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Always use basic safety precautions when using electrical appliance including the following: 1. Read all instructions before operating this appliance. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles. 3. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plug or rice cooker in water or any other liquids, except inner lid and pan.
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 ........................
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.
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• 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. When the inner pan is deformed or corroded, please contact TIGER customer service to order replacement parts (see page 27).
PARTS DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS Steam Cap Steam Vent Inner Lid (JAG-S) Inner lid (JAG-S series only) Steam Vent (JAG-B) Inner Pan May wash rice in the inner pan. Upper Casing Hook Button Push this button to open the lid. Carrying Handle Use this handle to carry the rice cooker.
Basic Parts Functions To press a key Use the fingertip to press the keys firmly 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.
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. STEP 2.
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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.
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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.) triangle indicator in the display unit stops blinking and the rice cooking process begins. **About Scorched rice (Okoge) “Scorched rice”...
Plain Rice Menu TYPE: Cooks white polished rice Short and medium grain white rice, such as Japanese rice and Korean rice Long grain white rice, such as: jasmine, basmati, Thai jasmine, and Chinese red rice KEEP WARM: Yes, up to 12 hours only SCORCH: WATER SCALE: Use the Plain rice water scale inside of inner pan.
Rinse-free Rice Menu Rinse-free rice is similar to Plain rice, except it is already pre-washed prepackaged white rice from the store, thus washing is not necessary (skip STEP 2). TYPE: Pre-washed prepackaged white polished rice such as: Short and medium grain white rice: such as Japanese rice and Korean rice Long grain white rice: jasmine, basmati, Thai jasmine, Chinese KEEP WARM: Yes, up to 12 hours...
Brown Rice Menu TYPE: Cooks whole grain type of rice that has not been polished: Short and medium grain brown rice: genmai, California brown rice Long grain brown rice: Brown jasmine, brown basmati, red rice, black rice Mixed whole grain of rice KEEP WARM: Yes, up to 12 hour SCORCH:...
Mixed Rice Menu This means cooking white rice with chopped vegetables and/or meat, similar to fried rice. This does not mean mixing different type of rice grain such as brown rice with white rice. Do not put too many ingredients when cooking mixed rice. Ingredients should be about 2.5 oz or less per cup of rice. Do not mix ingredients into rice, otherwise rice with ingredients may not be cooked properly.
Do not replace lithium batteries by yourself, which may cause damage or accident. Battery replacement must only be done by an authorized TIGER service dealer, please contact TIGER customer service for more information (see page 27).
Timer Setting The “Timer” function presets the actual time when cooking is completed. STEP 1. The current time must be set before setting the timer (see page 15). STEP 2. Press the Timer key. If the Keep warm lamp is on, press the Cancel key first. Every press on the Timer key alternates blinking between “TIMER 1”...
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STEP 5. Press the Start key. triangle indicator on Menu display unit will stop blinking and the Timer lamp is on. If the Timer lamp is not on, then press the Cancel key and start from STEP 1. Note: The inner pan must be set first; otherwise the rice cooker will not work if the Start key is pressed (a beeping sound will go off).
KEEP WARM When the cooking process is completed, the “Keep warm” function will automatically turn on, except “Porridge” function. Note: KEEP WARM FUNCTION IS UP TO 12 HOURS ONLY. To turn off “Keep warm” function, simply press the Cancel key During keeping warm, the Keep warm lamp will remain lit.
REHEATING This function only heats up the rice, that is already being kept-warm, to a higher temperature as when it has just completed cooking. STEP 1. Stir and loosen the kept warm rice Note: Make sure that the Keep warm lamp is on; otherwise it will not heat up.
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STEP 4. Press the Start key The remaining reheated time will be displayed when it reaches the last 5 minutes. Stir and loosen the reheated rice evenly.
CAUTION! Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet and wait until the rice cooker has cooled down before cleaning. Any other servicing should be performed by a TIGER authorized service representative. Please see page 27. Inner lid (JAG-S series only)
How to Deodorize (when the rice cooker has an unpleasant odor) 1. Pour hot water into the inner pan up to about seven-tenths or eight-tenths of the capacity. Keep it warm for a couple of hours in the normal “Keep warm” mode. 2.
CAUTION: If the gasket ring inside the steam cap C comes off; simply insert it back Small gasket ring in between the inner square gaps tightly. Make sure all the gaskets are completely in their place before using the unit; otherwise, steam may leak and causes rice to not be fully cooked. Gasket ring Detaching the steam cap Push the cap in the direction of the market arrow...
TROUBLESHOOTING Check the following list of problems before requesting repair service. Contact TIGER customer service or the dealer where you purchased the rice cooker. CAUTION: Never attempt to repair the rice cooker by yourself. Unauthorized repair may lead to dangerous accidents.
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Displayed time is lost “0:00” blinks on the LCD display when the AC cord plugged. 15, 27 when unplugged Lithium battery is dead. “0:00” displayed because lithium battery is dead. Contact TIGER 15, 27 customer service/dealer. Clock/Timer Timer cannot be set Mixed rice or Sweet rice was selected.
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When the Start or Keep “Splash” sound (only when keeping rice warm); generated from Warm key is pressed metallic parts being contracted. This is not a defect. A noise quite different from the above is heard. Contact TIGER Sounds are customer service/dealer. generated When cooking timer is The inner pan may not be set correctly.
PARTS & SERVICE SUPPORT PARTS & SERVICE SUPPORT For parts and service support, please contact TIGER customer service or the dealer you purchased. For United States customer service and parts sales: Japan Tiger Corporation of U.S.A. 2730 Monterey Street, Suite 105...
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