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.
The symbols are classifi ed and explained as follows.
This symbol indicates an action
that is prohibited.
Do not let anyone lick the
instrument plug, pay an extra
attention to infants.
(It may cause an electric shock
or injury.)
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 fi re.)
Do not modify, disassemble, or
repair this appliance.
(It may cause a fi re, electric
shock or injury.)
• Please make enquiries to the store or
the repair department of an authorized
dealer.
Use only a power outlet rated at
a minimum of 10 amperes and
alternating electric current at
220 volts.
(Plugging other devices into
the same outlet may cause an
electric overheating, which
may cause a fi re.)
• Use only an extended cord rated at
least 10 amperes.
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 or injury.)
2
Indicates hazard
:
that may cause
death or severe
injury.
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 power
cord.
(It may cause an electric shock, short
circuit or fi re.)
• If the power cord is damaged, please
replace with the original parts obtained
from either the manufacturer or from
the service department.
Do not immerse the appliance in
water or splash it with water.
(It may cause a short circuit or
electric shock.)
• Please make enquiries to an authorized
dealer if water gets inside the
appliance.
Clean the power plug regularly.
(A soiled power plug may
cause insuffi cient insulation
due to the moisture, and may
cause a fi re.)
• Unplug the power plug, and wipe it with
a dry cloth.
Discontinue using the appliance immediately and unplug the power
connector in cases of abnormal situations or breaking down.
(It may cause smoking, a fi re, or electric shock.)
e.g. for abnormal situations or breaking down:
• The power plug and the power cord become abnormally hot.
• The power cord is damaged or power failure occurs when being 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.
→ Please make enquiries at Panasonic authorized service center for
inspection and repair immediately.
Must be followed!
Indicates hazard
:
that may cause
personal injury or
property damage.
This symbol indicates an action that
must be followed.
Do not plug or unplug the power
plug with wet hands.
(It may cause an electric
shock.)
Do not insert any objects in the
vent or gap.
Especially metal objects such
as pins or wires.
(It may cause an electric shock
or malfunction.)
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.)
Insert the power plug and
instrument plug fi rmly.
(Otherwise it may cause an
electric shock and fi re caused
by the heat that may be
generated around the power
plug.)
• Do not use a broken power plug or a
loosened power outlet.