Safety Precautions Must be followed!
In order to prevent accidents or injuries to the users, other people, and damage to property, please follow the instructions below.
The following charts indicate the degree of damage caused by wrong operation.
Indicates hazard that | Indicates hazard that may |
Warning: severe injury. | Caution: property damage. |
may cause death or | cause personal injury or |
The symbols are classified and explained as follows.
These symbols indicate prohibition.
This symbol indicates requirement that must be followed.
■Do not use the appliance if the power cord or power plug is damaged or the power plug is loosely connected to the power outlet.
(It may cause an electric shock, short circuit or fire.)
■Do not insert any objects in the vent or gap.
Especially metal objects such as pins or wires. (It may cause an electric shock or malfunction.)
■This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowl- edge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
(It may cause burn or injury.)
Warning
■Do not damage the power cord or power plug.
Following actions are strictly prohibited.
Modifying, placing near heating elements, bending, twisting, pulling, putting heavy objects on top, and bundling the cord. (It may cause an electric shock, short circuit or fire.)
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
■Do not immerse the appliance in water or splash it with water.
(It may cause a short circuit or electric shock.)
•Please enquire with an authorised dealer if water gets inside the appliance.
■Use only a power outlet rated at a minimum of 10 amperes and alternating electric current at 120 volts.
(Plugging other devices into the same outlet may cause electric overheating, which may cause a fire.)
•Use only an extended cord rated at 10 amperes minimum.
■Do not plug or unplug the power plug with wet hands.
(It may cause an electric shock.)
■Do not get your face close to the steam vent or touch it with your hand. Keep the steam vent out of reach of
small children.
Steam vent (It may cause a burn.)
■Do not modify, disassemble, or repair this appliance.
(It may cause a fire, electric shock or injury.)
•Please make enquiries at the store or the repair department of an authorised dealer.
■Insert the power plug firmly.
(Otherwise it may cause an electric shock and fire caused by the heat that may generate around the power plug.)
•Do not use a broken power plug or a loose power outlet.
■Clean the power plug regularly.
(A soiled power plug may cause insufficient insulation due to the moisture, and may cause a fire.)
•Unplug the power plug, and wipe it with a dry cloth.
■Discontinue using the appliance immediately and unplug the power connector in cases of abnormal situations or breaking down.
(It may cause smoking, a fire, or electric shock.)
•The power plug and the power cord become abnormally hot.
(e.g. for abnormal | • The power cord is damaged or power failure occurs when is touched. | |
situations or | • The main body is deformed or abnormally hot. | |
• The unit gives out smoke or scorching smell. | ||
breaking down) | ||
• There are cracks, looseness or wobbles of the appliance. | ||
| • The heating plate is warped or the pan is deformed. |
Please make enquiries at Panasonic authorized service center for inspection and repair immediately.
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