Safety Precautions - Panasonic NA-140VS4 Operating Instructions & Installation Instructions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Read and follow these safety precautions.
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WARNING
This describes issues which could
cause death or serious injury.
General Use
- 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.
- Do NOT place a stand or a chair close to
the appliance.
Children may reach the control panel or
climb onto or into the appliance.
- Turn off the water supply to the
appliance if it will not be used for a
prolonged period, such as during a
holiday. This is particularly important
if there is no drainage around the
appliance.
If the water supply is left on, the water
pressure may increase and result in a
leak.
- Do NOT install the appliance in a damp
location or in a location exposed to the
weather.
This may result in product malfunction or
deterioration, electric shock or fire.
- Do NOT spill water directly onto any part
of the appliance.
This may result in malfunction, electric
shock or fire.
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- Keep sources of ignition, such as
candles or cigarettes, away from the
appliance.
They may cause a fire or damage to the
appliance.
- Keep flammable materials away from
the appliance, for example, gasoline,
thinner, alcohol, or clothing soaked with
these materials.
They may cause an explosion or a fire.
Power source and cable
- Unplug the mains lead when cleaning
the appliance.
- Check the mains lead and mains plug
for damage.
If the mains lead is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons to
avoid a hazard.
- Do NOT use a mains plug adaptor or
extension cable. There is a possibility of
overheating which may cause a fire. Use
an unused household mains socket, fully
rated at AC 220 V to 240 V. If you are
not sure, contact a qualified electrician.
- ENSURE the mains plug is fully inserted
into the household mains socket.
Otherwise, a loose connection may
overheat and cause an electric shock or
fire.
- Do NOT touch the mains lead or mains
plug with wet hands.
Doing so may cause an electric shock.
- Do NOT pull the mains lead but hold the
mains plug to unplug the appliance.
Otherwise, the mains lead may be
damaged, which may lead to an electric
shock or fire.
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