Panasonic NI-GT200 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

WARNING
This product 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 product by a person
responsible for their safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the product.
- Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
Immediately stop using and remove the power
plug if there is an abnormality or malfunction.
- Using it in such conditions may cause fire,
electric shock, or injury.
<Abnormality or malfunction cases>
• The power cord is damaged (like it cracks, or
the core wire is exposed).
• The main body, power cord or power plug is
abnormally hot, deformed or discolored.
• The product cannot power on occasionally
after the power cord is moved.
• The power plug or power cord smells of
burning.
- Immediately request inspection or repair at an
authorized service center.
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If the power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service center,
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
- Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
Be sure to take out the water tank when adding
water; be sure to install the water tank in place
when installing it back to the power base.
- Failure to do so may cause electric shock.
The iron must be firmly rested on the power
base, and the power base must be placed on
a flat and stable surface. When this product is
used as a horizontal steam iron, the iron must
be used on a flat, stable surface.
- The iron may be scratched, or even injuries or
scald may be caused if the iron falls over.
CAUTION
Do not insert pins or needles into the iron or use
the product on clothes with sewing needles or
the like inserted.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
Do not put the soleplate too close to you or
others since steam may unexpectedly erupt
from it.
- Doing so may cause scalds or injury.
CAUTION
Do not use the product with the exception of
fabric.
- Failure to do so may cause damage it.
Do not store the product until it has fully cooled
down.
- Doing so may cause scalds.
Do not take out the water tank while you are
using the product.
- Doing so may cause water leakage.
Do not store the product while the power cord is
twisted.
- Doing so may cause breakage to the wire of the
power cord, and may result in scalds, electric
shock or fire due to a short circuit.
Do not add perfume, vinegar, starch, descaling
agents, ironing aids or other chemicals in the
water tank. Please only use room-temperature
pure water or distilled water in this product.
- Otherwise the clothes may be stained or
discolored.
Do not use any ironing accessories available on
the market.
- Doing so may cause burns or damage to cloth due
to incorrect operation.
Do not use the iron near walls or furniture that
cannot withstand high temperature or humidity.
- Doing so may damage the wall or furniture.
Do not move or lift the power base by pulling on
the hose.
- Doing so may damage the hose, thus resulting in
electric shock or fire.
Do not use steam when wearing gloves through
which steam can penetrate.
- Doing so may cause scalds.
Do not use the product with the hose
compressed or clogged.
- Otherwise the hot water may come out from the
power base and thus damage the floors and
carpets or result in scalds.
Do not use the product with the hose or power
cord entangled.
- Doing so may damage the hose, thus resulting in
electric shock or a fire.
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