Panasonic F-VXL40M Operating Instructions Manual page 8

Safety precautions
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Do not put the product in the
following places:
● An unstable place.
(Otherwise it may drop down or fall over, then
cause injury, wet the furniture, leakage,
electric shock or fire.)
● Where the temperature or humidity is too high, or
where the product is exposed to water, such as a
bathroom.
(Electric leakage may cause electric shock or fire.)
● Where oil is contained in the air, such as in kitchens.
(Otherwise, injury may be caused due to cracks.)
● Where oil or inflammable gas is present and
may be leaked.
(Otherwise, ignition may occur, or the product
may suck and cause a fire or smoke.)
● Where animals or plants are directly exposed
to the air.
(Cause of dehydration due to wind)
■
Turn off the product and empty
the water before moving the
product.
■
Do not carry the tray by holding
the filter frame.
(If the water falls, may cause wet the furniture.)
■
Before moving the
product, hold the right
and left handles to lift
and carry the product.
● Do not carry the product by
holding the front panel.
(Otherwise it could be slipped out and result in
minor injury.)
■
When disconnecting the power
plug, grasp the power plug
instead of the power cord.
(Otherwise, a fire or electric shock may be
caused due to wire breakage or short-circuit.)
■
Be sure to always keep the water
in the tray and interior of the
product clean.
If the interior is contaminated by dirt or incrustation,
� Water leakage may occur.
� A foul odor may occur due to mold or bacteria.
� Contamination may harm human health
(though it is rare).
→ When you feel uncomfortable, please consult
a doctor at once.
● Replace the water in the tray with new tap
water every day.
● Clean the interior of the product periodically.
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Always observe these precautions
CAUTION
■
Do not use cracked or damaged
tray.
(This may cause spillage and wet the furniture.)
■
Do not put chemicals, air fresheners,
or essential oil into the tray.
(It may damage the tray and wet the furniture.)
■
Do not clean the product with
solvents such as benzine or thinner,
and do not apply insect sprays.
(This product may become cracked and injury
may occur. This may cause spillage and wet
the furniture, or short-circuit may occur and
cause electric shock or fire.)
■
Do not operate this product in
places when using smoke
insecticide.
(Chemical residue may build up inside the
product and be discharged from the air outlet,
resulting in a health hazard.)
● Ventilate the room well after using
insecticides before operating the product.
■
Do not sit or lean against this
product.
(Otherwise, injuries may be caused.)
● Special attention should be paid when the
product is used at home with small children.
■
Do not push over this product.
(A fire or electric shock may be caused if water
spills out.)
■
Do not put flammable substances
or burning items such as cigarette
or incense near the product.
(Fire may occur.)
■
Ventilate the room if using this
product together with a heater.
(Otherwise carbon monoxide poisoning may occur.)
● This product cannot remove carbon monoxide.
●
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.
●
This product is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experiences and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the product by a
person responsible for the safety.
●
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the product.