Owner Manual

How to Take Care of Your Bottle:
Outside Main Body
Models that CANNOT be washed under water (SJ-S, SJ-T models):
Soak a soft cloth in warm water and dishwashing soap, wring well and wipe.
Models that CAN be washed under water (all other models):
Wash with warm water and dishwashing soap using a soft sponge, rinse and dry.
 Use a small brush sold in stores if necessary.
 Remove carrying straps before washing.
Cup, Stopper
Wash with warm water and dishwashing soap using a soft sponge, rinse and dry.
Detach and wash gaskets after each use, and remember to attach them.
Inside Main Body
Wash with warm water and dishwashing soap using a soft sponge with handle, rinse and dry.
Keeping the inside clean will help prevent odors.
Carrying Strap
Soak a soft cloth in warm water and dishwashing soap, wring well and wipe.
 Do not soak.
 Do not clean with thinner, benzene, abrasive cleaners or other harsh cleaners.
 Do not bleach.
 Do not use a dishwasher or dish-dryer. Do not boil to sanitize.
To Remove Rust Spots and Water Stains:
You may find rust spots or water stains caused by impurities in the water. To remove these stains, fill the bottle with hot
water with 10% vinegar and let stand for 30 minutes. Rinse and wash with a soft sponge.
To Remove Coffee and Tea Stains:
To remove stains from coffee, tea or hard water buildup, use coffee cleaners sold in stores and follow instructions on
package. Remove the stopper when doing so.
Replacement Parts:
The stopper and gaskets may need to be replaced due to time and wear. Please check it about once a year. For optimum
performance please replace them if damaged. 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.
Some of the information below may not apply to your vacuum bottle. Please review them if applicable.
How to Attach the Stopper Gasket:
If the Spout Gasket Comes Off:
Fit the stopper
gasket to the
stopper as
illustrated. Make
sure there is no
open space in
between.
•Make sure not to
place the stopper
gasket upside
down.
If the spout gasket
comes off, push it in from
the inside of the spout
gasket opening as
illustrated.
When Complete:
Make sure that the stopper
gasket and spout gasket are
attached correctly to prevent
spills.
How to Remove / Attach the Bottom Stopper:
To Remove the Bottom Stopper:
Slide the lock to the right as
illustrated by (1), and then
remove the bottom stopper from
the spout side as illustrated by
(2).
To Attach the Bottom Stopper:
Match the knots and openings as illustrated and attach the
bottom stopper.
•After attaching the
bottom stopper,
make sure that the
lock has returned
to the left.
For questions or comments, please contact:
Zojirushi America Corporation
Tel: [phone] www.zojirushi.com
Rev. 11/10