Safety Precautions - Panasonic SR-HBA101 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety Precautions

Please follow the instructions below to prevent accident, personal injury,
and property damage.
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Q The following charts indicate the degree of damage caused by
wrong operation.
WARNING:
Indicates serious injury or death.
CAUTION:
Indicates risk of injury or property damage.
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Q These symbols are classified and explained as follows:
This symbol indicates prohibition.
This symbol indicates requirement that must be followed.
O 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, or fire caused by short circuit.)
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the
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manufacturer or its service agent.
O Do not damage the power cord or power plug.
•OThe following actions are strictly prohibited.
Damage, modify, touch or bring close to heating elements, forcibly bend, twist, pull, hook on sharp edges, put
heavy objects on top, bundle, pinch, and move the appliance by pulling the power cord.
(It may cause a fire or electric shock due to damage to the power cord or power plug.)
O Do not plug or unplug the power plug with wet hands.
•OAlways ensure that hands are dry before handling the power plug or switching on the appliance.
(It may cause an electric shock or injury.)
O Do not insert any object in the Intake Vent, Exhaust Vent or gaps.
•OEspecially metal objects such as pins or wires
(It may cause an electric shock, or injury caused by malfunction.)
O Do not wash the main body with water, immerse the appliance in water
or splash it with water.
(It may cause an electric shock, or fire caused by short circuit.)
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Please contact an authorised dealer if water gets inside the appliance.
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O Do not modify, disassemble, or repair the appliance.
(It may cause a fire, electric shock or injury.)
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Please contact an authorised dealer for repair.
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Please make sure to follow
these instructions
WARNING
O Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these
instructions.
(It may cause a fire, burn, injury or electric shock.)
•OPanasonic cannot be held liable for improper use of the appliance or non-compliance with these
instructions.
O Do not expose your face close to the Steam Vent or Steam Cap,
or touch them with your hand while cooking or immediately
after cooking.
•OPay extra attention to children.
(It may cause a burn.)
O Do not put anything in the Inner Pan to block the hole in the
Inner Lid.
(Steam may leak or cooking contents may jet out, causing a burn or injury.)
<Examples of prohibited cooking methods>
•OCooking with the ingredients or seasoning in a plastic bag
•OCooking by using aluminium foil and so forth to cover the ingredients directly
O Do not move the appliance while cooking.
(Steam may leak or cooking contents may jet out, causing a burn or injury.)
O Do not spill water or other liquid on the connector such as the instrument plug.
(It may cause an electric shock, or fire caused by short circuit.)
O Do not let anyone lick the instrument plug.
•OPay extra attention to infants.
(It may cause an electric shock or injury.)
O This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
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 a burn, injury or electric shock.)
O Use only a power outlet rated at 10 Amperes and alternating electric current at
220 Volts.
Exhaust Vent (Plugging other devices into the same outlet may cause electric overheating, which may cause a fire.)
•OUse only an extended cord rated at 10 Amperes at least.
Intake Vent
O Insert the instrument plug and the power plug completely.
(It may cause smoking, a fire or electric shock.)
O Clean the power plug regularly.
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A soiled power plug may cause insufficient insulation due to the moisture, and dust is accumulated, which
may cause a fire.
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Unplug the power plug, and wipe with a dry cloth.
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WARNING
Steam Vent
Steam Cap
Hole in the
Inner Lid
Inner Pan
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