Panasonic SR-DF101 Operating Instructions Manual page 2

Safety Precautions
In order to prevent accidents or injuries to the users, other people, and damage to
property, please follow the instructions below.
The following charts indicate the degree of damage caused by wrong operation.
Warning:
The symbols are classified and explained as follows.
■
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, short circuit or fire.)
■
Do not insert any objects
in the vent or gaps.
Especially metal objects
such as pins or wires.
(It may cause an electric
shock or malfunction.)
■
This appliance is not
intended for use by
persons (including
children) with reduced
physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowl-
edge, 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 burn or injury.)
■
Clean the power plug
regularly.
(A soiled power plug may
cause insufficient insulation
due to the moisture, and
may cause a fire.)
• Unplug the power plug, and
wipe with a dry cloth.
2
Indicates serious
injury or death.
These symbols indicate
prohibition.
■
Do not damage the power
cord or power plug.
Following actions are strictly
prohibited.
Modifying, placing near heating
elements, bending, twisting, pulling,
putting heavy objects on top, and
bundling the cord (It may cause an
electric shock, short circuit or fire.)
• 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.
■
Do not immerse the
appliance in water or
splash it with water.
(It may cause a short
circuit or electric shock.)
• Please enquire with an authorised
dealer if water gets inside the appliance.
■
Use only a power outlet rated
at 10 amperes and alternating
electric current at 240 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 minimum.
■
Discontinue using the appliance immediately and unplug the power
connector in cases of abnormal situations and breaking down.
(e.g. for abnormal
situations or
breaking down)
Please make enquiries at Panasonic authorized service center for inspection and repair immediately.
Caution:
This symbol indicates requirement
that must be followed.
Warning
(It may cause smoking, a fire, or electric shock.)
• The power plug and the power cord become abnormally hot.
• The power cord is damaged or power failure occurs when is touched.
• The main body is deformed or abnormally hot.
• The unit gives out smoke or scorching smell.
• There are cracks, looseness or wobbles of the appliance.
• The heating plate is warped or the pan is deformed.
Must be followed!
Indicates risk of
injury or property
damage.
■
Do not plug or unplug the
power plug with wet hands.
(It may cause an electric
shock.)
■
Do not get your face close
to the steam vent or touch
it with your hand. Keep the
steam vent out of reach of
small children.
Steam vent
(It may cause a burn.)
■
Do not modify, disassemble,
or repair this appliance.
(It may cause a fire,
electric shock or injury.)
• Please make enquiries at the
store or the repair department
of an authorised dealer.
■
Insert the power plug firmly.
(Otherwise it may cause an
electric shock and fire caused
by the heat that may generate
around the power plug.)
• Do not use a broken power plug
or a loose power outlet.