Panasonic SR-SPX188 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

Safety Precautions
O Do not add ingredients, water or seasoning above the "Max" line of the Inner Pan.
(Cooking contents may jet out, causing a burn or injury.)
O Do not open the Outer Lid or carry the appliance while cooking.
(Steam may leak or cooking contents may jet out, causing a burn or injury.)
• The Outer Lid may not be opened after cooking.
O Do not force the Outer Lid open while pressure cooking.
(It may cause a burn or injury due to hot water jetting out.)
The container must not be opened until the pressure has decreased sufficiently. Pressure remains while
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the indicator is on or steam is being discharged, so wait until the
steam is no longer discharged from the Steam Vent.
* For further details if the Outer Lid needs to be opened while cooking, see P. 11.
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.
• Pay an 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 the correct program
(see P. 12)
(Steam may leak or cooking contents may jet out, causing a burn or injury.)
O Use "Congee", "Mixed" or "Casserole" program when cooking rice with other
ingredients.
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Using the wrong cooking program may cause ingredients to block the Pressure Control Holes or
Safety Valve, which can lead to steam leakage, discharge of cooking contents and possible burn or injury.
O Use only a power outlet rated at 10 Amperes and alternating electric current at
220 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 at least.
O Insert the instrument plug and the power plug completely.
(It may cause smoking, a fire or electric shock.)
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Please make sure to follow
these instructions
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indicator goes out and
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O Clean the power plug regularly.
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A soiled power plug may cause insufficient insulation due to the moisture, and lint build-up, which may
cause a fire.
Unplug the power plug, and wipe with the dry cloth.
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O Discontinue using the appliance immediately and unplug when abnormality or
breaking down occurs.
(It may cause smoking, a fire or electric shock.)
e.g. for abnormality or breaking down:
• The power plug and the power cord become abnormally hot.
• The power cord is damaged or power failure happens when the power cord is touched.
• The main body is deformed or is abnormally hot.
• Smoke emanates from the main body or a burning odour is detected.
• The main body is cracked, is loose or rattles.
• The fan in the bottom does not rotate while cooking.
« Please contact an authorised dealer for inspection or repair immediately.
O Close the Outer Lid slowly and firmly until it clicks.
(To prevent a burn or injury by steam leaking or the opening of the Outer Lid.)
• Cannot be closed if the Inner Lid has not been attached.
• To ensure that the Outer Lid can be closed, remove foreign objects such as rice
grains on the Hooks, Clear Frame, Stoppers, Packing of the Inner Lid, the edge of
the Inner Pan or around the Steam Cap.
O Keep the power cord out of reach of children.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of the table or countertop.
(Pulling on the power cord may result in the appliance falling from the table or countertop, causing an
injury.)
O Always keep children away from the appliance.
(It may cause a burn, injury or electric shock.)
• Children do not realise dangers that are likely to occur
because of improper use of electrical appliances.
O Be careful not to trip over or become entangled with the power cord while in use.
(Otherwise it may result in an injury, or the damaged power cord causing a fire or electric shock.)
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O Use a power outlet which you are sure includes an earth.
• The power plug of the appliance is designed for a power outlet with an earth.
(Use of a power outlet without an earth may result in a malfunction or electric shock due to electrical leakage.)
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