ZOJIRUSHI STAINLESS LUNCH JAR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY Instruction Manual

Thank you for your purchase of this quality Zojirushi product. We are confident that it will give you top performance and optimum satisfaction for many years. To ensure this, please read and follow the important guidelines below.

 This product is for storing and keeping foods hot or cold. Do not use for Important Safeguards: other than intended purposes.  Please follow these instructions to prevent spoiling of foods, discoloration or damage to the product and to avoid scalds and injuries.

Keep out of reach Allow foods to cool before placing in the side bowl(s). Keep away from heat sources such of infants and Closing the lid with hot foods inside may cause the lid as gas stoves, ovens and heaters. small children. to deform and contents to spill.

Do not remove the sticker on the bottom of the lunch jar. Please follow these instructions when using the microwave:  Always remove the lid from the inner bowls before Do not leave food in the lunch jar for an extended period microwaving, and do to microwave the outer container. of time for it may spoil. The lids and outer container are not microwaveable. Do not place foods directly inside the outer container to  Do not use the convection oven feature of a convection prevent from rusting. microwave or do not microwave immediately after using the convection oven feature. Do not store foods that spoil easily such as dairy  Do not microwave the inner bowls with nothing inside. products.

 Do not microwave foods with excessive oil or sugar for Please avoid storing liquids in the main bowl or side an extended period of time. bowl(s) for it may spill.

Do not leave the lunch jar on its side (contents may spill). Do not disassemble the outer body.

Clean the inside of the outer container immediately if Do not store rice cooked with additional ingredients and contents spill. May cause rust or other damages. seasonings such as mixed rice or fried rice.

Warnings and Cautions: Do not carry by the outer lid. Wash the inner bowls, chopsticks and chopsticks holder before use.

Place the inner bowls in the following order: Soup BowlMain BowlSide Bowl(s)

Avoid rough handling, dropping or bumping the lunch jar. Damage to the plastic or stainless steel surface of the lunch jar may reduce its ability to retain heat.

Foods with strong odors or colors such as sauces, spinach and carrots Keep the bag in a well ventilated area should be wrapped in plastic wrap or foil before placing in the inner bowl. when not in use.

Consume foods within 6 hours to keep foods from spoiling, and do not leave leftovers inside. Leftover contents may spoil.

Placing hot soup in the soup bowl may make the soup bowl Do not put hot food and cold food inner lid difficult to remove. In this case, use a small object in the main bowl, soup bowl and such as a toothpick to push the valve packing (on the center side bowl(s), or hot food and cold of the soup bowl inner lid) through the hole to release food in one bowl at the same time pressure. Make sure not to tear the valve packing. (contents may spoil).

Do not rub the design on the outside of (For lunch jars with bags) Do not wash the bag in the washing machine or the lunch jar strongly. soak in water. Doing so may damage the material.

The rattling noise that may be heard when the outer body is shaken comes from the copper or aluminum foil in the vacuum insulation to increase heat (cold) retention and does not indicate a malfunction.

How to Take Care of Your Lunch Jar: •Always clean all parts thoroughly after each use. Outer Lid, Main Bowl, Side Wash with warm water and mild dishwashing liquid, rinse and dry. Bowl Set, Soup Bowl Set,  Detach and wash the gasket and valve after each use, and remember to attach them. Chopstick Holder, Chopsticks  Remove lid while drying. Wash with warm water and mild dishwashing liquid, rinse and dry with a soft cloth. Outer Container, Main Bowl  Do not soak. Inner Lid  Remove carrying straps before washing. Carrying Strap, Bag Wipe with a soft cloth with warm water and mild dishwashing liquid.  When storing for a long period of time, wash thoroughly with warm water, dry well and store in a cool, dry place.  Do not boil any part (except soup bowl) to sanitize.  Do not use a dishwasher of dish-dryer.  Do not clean with thinner, benzene, abrasive cleaners or other harsh cleaners.  Do not use chlorine type bleach.

For Odor Problems: If the lunch jar is kept unwashed for a long period of time or is not cleaned thoroughly, it may smell or discolor. In this case, please follow these instructions. Outer Container, Main Bowl Wash thoroughly and dry with a soft cloth, place in the sun and let dry for 1-2 hours. Set, Side Bowl Set(s) Soup Bowl Boil the soup bowl for 2-3 minutes in hot water and dry as directed above.

Replacement Parts: We take care in only using materials that are safe and hygienic for food contact. However, if plastic parts become damaged or its surface becomes rough, please replace them for optimum performance. The stopper and gaskets may need to be replaced due to time and wear. Please check them about once a year. When replacing parts, please record the model number and part name beforehand. Then contact either the store where you purchased the product or Zojirushi Customer Service. Replacement parts may be available for an additional charge.

Some of the information below may not apply to your lunch jar. Please review them if applicable.

How to Detach/Attach the Soup Bowl Gasket: To Detach: To Attach: Remove the gasket from Fit the gasket around the inside of the the inside by using a pin or inner lid by pushing it in with your fingers. a small object and fitting it Push along the rim with your finger to into the small openings. make sure the gasket is not twisted.

How to Detach/Attach the Valve Packing: The valve packing is on the center of the soup bowl inner lid. To detach, pull the valve packing off with your fingers. Please replace the valve packing after cleaning. Please take caution not to scratch the valve packing with your fingernails.

How to Detach/Attach the Main Bowl Inner Lid Gasket: To Detach: To Attach: Fit a pin or a small object Fit the gasket in the groove of the main bowl into the small openings to inner lid with the protruding part remove the gasket. facing out. Check that the gasket is fit tightly around the lid.

How to Detach/Attach the Side Bowl Gasket: To Detach: To Attach: Push the gasket off with your fingers. Fit the gasket around the rim of the side bowl inner lid so that the opening of the gasket faces out. Check that the gasket is fit tightly around the lid.

Stack and Store: Some models of lunch jars stack into half its size when empty and take minimal space when storing. 1. Place the main bowl, large side 2. Fit the two side bowl lids together 3. Place the entire set in the right bowl and small side bowl inside the with the insides facing each other, side of the outer and place on top of the main bowl lid. carrying bag, and container, unbutton the and place upper snap on the the main side of the bow lid. carrying bag.

4. Hold the button on the pull tie and 5. Button the lower snap to the side 6. Pull the tie and drawstring and pull the string to of the carrying bag as illustrated. fasten the buckle. tighten and Place the chopsticks make the holder in the side carrying bag pocket of the smaller. carrying bag as illustrated.

For questions or comments, please contact: Zojirushi America Corporation Tel: (800) 733-6270 www.zojirushi.com Rev. 05/12 •The illustrations used in this instruction manual may vary from the actual product you have purchased.