Panasonic MIR-H163 Series User manual

Please read the operating instructions carefully before using this product, and save the operating
instructions for future use.
See page 26 for all model numbers.
MIR-H163
MIR-H263Series
MIR-H263
MIR-H163
MIR-H263
Heated Incubator
Operating Instructions

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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION P. 2
PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION P. 3
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS P. 7
INCUBATOR COMPONENTS P. 8
Control panel and keypad P. 10
INSTALLATION SITE P. 12
INSTALLATION P. 13
PRELIMINARY RUN P. 13
KEY OPERATION FLOW P. 14
NORMAL MODE AND TIMER MODE C P. 15
STABLE RUNNING P. 16
STABLE RUNNING WITH DELAY TIME P. 17
ALARMS AND SAFETY FUNCTIONS P. 18
Operation after power failure P. 18
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE P. 19
Cleaning of unit P. 19
TROUBLESHOOTING P. 20
DISPOSAL OF UNIT P. 21
SPECIFICATIONS P. 26
PERFORMANCE P. 26
SAFETY CHECK SHEET P. 27

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INTRODUCTION
■Read the operating instructions carefully before using the Product and follow the instructions for safety
operation.
■Our company disavows any responsibility for safety if the Product is used for other than the intended
use or used with any procedures other than those given in the operating instructions.
■Keep the operating instructions in a suitable place so that it can be referred to as necessary.
■The contents of the operating instructions are subject to change without notice for improvement of
performance or functions.
■Contact our sales representative or agent if any page of the operating instructions is lost or the page
order is incorrect.
■Contact our sales representative or agent if any point in the operating instructions is unclear or if there
are any inaccuracies.
■No part of the operating instructions may be reproduced in any form without the expressed written
permission of our company.
CAUTION
Our company guarantees the product under certain warranty conditions. Our company in no
way shall be responsible for any loss of content or damage of content.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
It is imperative that the user complies with the operating instructions
as it contains important safety advice.
Items and procedures are described so that you can use this unit correctly and safely.
If the precautions advised are followed, this will prevent possible injury to the user and
any other person.
Precautions are illustrated in the following way:
WARNING
Failure to observe WARNING signs could result in a hazard to personnel
possibly resulting in serious injury or death.
CAUTION
Failure to observe CAUTION signs could result in injury to personnel and
damage to the unit and associated property.
Symbol shows;
This symbol means caution.
This symbol means an action is prohibited.
This symbol means an instruction must be followed.
Be sure to keep the operating instructions in a place accessible to users of this unit.
< Label on the unit >
This mark is labeled on the cover in which the electrical components of high voltage are
enclosed to prevent the electric shock.
The cover should be removed by a qualified engineer or a service personnel only.

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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
Do not use the unit outdoors. Current leakage or electric shock may result if the unit is exposed to
rain water.
Only qualified engineers or service personnel should install the unit. The installation by
unqualified personnel may cause electric shock or fire.
Install the unit on a sturdy floor and take an adequate precaution to prevent the unit from
turning over. If the floor is not strong enough or the installation site is not adequate, this may result
in injury from the unit falling or tipping over.
Never install the unit in a humid place or a place where it is likely to be splashed by water.
Deterioration of the insulation may result which could cause current leakage or electric shock.
Never install the unit in a flammable or volatile location. This may cause explosion or fire.
Never install the unit where acid or corrosive gases are present as current leakage or electric
shock may result due to corrosion.
Always ground (earth) the unit to prevent electric shock. If the power supply outlet is not
grounded, it will be necessary to install a ground by qualified engineers.
Never ground the unit through a gas pipe, water main, telephone line or lightning rod. Such
grounding may cause electric shock in the case of an incomplete circuit.
Connect the unit to a power source as indicated on the rating label attached to the unit. Use
of any other voltage or frequency other than that on the rating label may cause fire or electric shock.
Never store volatile or flammable substances in this unit if the container cannot be sealed. These
may cause explosion or fire.
Do not insert metal objects such as a pin or a wire into any vent, gap or any outlet on the unit.
This may cause electric shock or injury by accidental contact with moving parts.
Use this unit in safe area when treating the poison, harmful or radiate articles. Improper use
may cause bad effect on your health or environment.
Turn off the power switch (if provided) and disconnect the power supply to the unit prior to
any repair or maintenance of the unit in order to prevent electric shock or injury.
Do not touch any electrical parts (such as power supply plug) or operate switches with a wet
hand. This may cause electric shock.
WARNING

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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
Ensure you do not inhale or consume medication or aerosols from around the unit at the time of
maintenance. These may be harmful to your health.
Never splash water directly onto the unit as this may cause electric shock or short circuit.
Never put containers with liquid on the unit as this may cause electric shock or short circuit when
the liquid is spilled.
Never bind, process, or step on the power supply cord, or never damage or break the power
supply plug. A broken supply cord or plug may cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use the supply cord if its plug is loose. Such supply cord may cause fire or electric shock.
Never disassemble, repair, or modify the unit yourself. Any such work carried out by an
unauthorized person may result in fire, or electric shock or injury due to a malfunction.
Disconnect the power supply plug if there is something wrong with the unit. Continued
abnormal operation may cause electric shock or fire.
When removing the plug from the power supply outlet, grip the power supply plug, not the cord.
Pulling the cord may result in electric shock or fire by short circuit.
Disconnect the power supply plug before moving the unit. Take care not to damage the power
cord. A damaged cord may cause electric shock or fire.
Disconnect the power plug when the unit is not used for long periods. Keeping the connection
may cause electric shock, current leakage, or fire due to the deterioration of insulation.
If the unit is to be stored unused in an unsupervised area for an extended period, ensure that
children do not have access and that doors cannot be closed completely.
The disposal of the unit should be accomplished by appropriate personnel. Remove doors to
prevent accidents such as suffocation.
Do not put the packing plastic bag within reach of children as suffocation may result.
WARNING

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PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
This unit must be plugged into a dedicated circuit protected by branch circuit breaker.
Use a dedicated power source as indicated on the rating label attached to the unit. A multiple-tap
may cause fire resulting from abnormal heating.
Never store corrosive substances such as acid or alkali in this unit if the container cannot be
sealed. These may cause corrosion of inner components or electric parts.
Check the setting when starting up of operation after power failure or turning off of power
switch. The stored items may be damaged due to the change of setting.
Be careful not to tip over the unit during movement to prevent damage or injury.
Prepare a safety check sheet when you request any repair or maintenance for the safety of service
personnel.
CAUTION

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
This equipment is designed to be safe at least under the following conditions (based on the
IEC-61010-1):
■Indoor use;
■Altitude up to 2000 m;
■Temperature 5oC to 40oC
■Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 31oC decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity
at 40oC;
■Mains supply voltage fluctuations up to ±10% of the nominal voltage;
■Transient overvoltages up to the levels of OVERVOLTAGE CATEGORY Ⅱ;
■Temporary OVERVOLTAGES occurring on the mains supply;
■Applicable pollution degree of the intended environment (POLLUTION DEGREE 2 in most cases);

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INCUBATOR COMPONENTS
ON OFF
KEYLOCK
8
Outer door 2
1 5
3, 4 (Inside)
6
11
12
7
Shelf
910
For model with
CE mark

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INCUBATOR COMPONENTS
1. Inner door: It is made of tempered glass. However, do not force the door.
2. Control panel: Refer to page 10.
3. Separation plate: Do not place objects directly on the plate.
4. Heater box (inside): The heater is attached under separation plate.
5. Leveling foot: Can be adjusted by screws. Turn the screw counterclockwise to shorten the length
of the leveling foot.
6. Gasket: Be careful not to scratch the gasket.
7. Handle: Pull the knob of inside of the handle to open the door.
8. Shelf support: This can be adjusted to change the height.
9. Temperature sensor (installation position): Be careful not to allow objects to touch or scratch the
sensor.
10. Exhaust air vent: Do not put anything on this unit as an exhaust air vent may become hot during
operation. Make sure that the exhaust air vent is not blocked so that a temperature is controlled
correctly.
11. Key lock switch: This switch is to prevent a set value from being changed by accidentally
pressing a key on the control panel. Turn on this switch to set the key-lock so that the set value
can not be changed.
Note: Turn off this switch when inputting the set value.
12. Main power switch with circuit breaker: Main switch for all power. When the operation of the
unit is stopped by this circuit breaker, contact our sales representative or agent after disconnected the
power supply plug.
CAUTION
Do not touch an air vent during operation, as this may cause burn injury.

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INCUBATOR COMPONENTS
Control panel and keypad
1. Power switch (POWER): Power switch of the control panel.
2. Delay timer key (DELAY): This key is to set a delay timer which controls the time from when the
run/stop key (RUN/STOP) is pressed till when the unit starts an operation. Refer to page 14～17.
3. Delay timer lamp (DELAY): This lamp lights while a delay timer is being set.
4. Call key (CALL):
(During stop operation) A set value lamp (SETVALUE) lights and a setting mode is entered by pressing
this key. A temperature and an operation timer can be set (Refer to page 14～17)..
(During operation) A set value lamp (SETVALUE) lights and a set value display mode is entered by
pressing this key. A setting temperature and a setting time of operation timer are displayed (Table 1 on
next page). By re-pressing this key, the set value lamp goes out and the mode returns to normal. In a
set value display mode, a set value cannot be changed.
5. Set value lamp (SETVALUE): In a setting mode or when a set value display mode is entered by
pressing a call key during operation, this lamp lights.
6. Digit shift key ( ): In setting mode, press this key to shift a digit to be set. Also, press this key to
shift a digit to be set from the digital temperature indicator (TEMP) to the digital timer indicator (TIME).
7. Numerical value shift key ( ): Press this key to shift a numerical value in setting mode.
8. Digital temperature indicator (TEMP): Refer to Table 1 on next page.
9. Digital timer indicator (TIME): Refer to Table 1 on next page.
1 6 7 4 2
5
3 8 9

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INCUBATOR COMPONENTS
10. Timer mode select key (TIMER MODE): This key is to switch a normal mode and a timer mode C.
Normal mode: The operation is finished when a set time of operation timer is expired.
Timer mode C: The operation continues with a set temperature even when a set time of operation timer is
expired.
Refer to page 15.
11. Timer mode C lamp (MODE C): This lamp lights when a timer mode C is active.
12. Run/Stop key (RUN/STOP): In a setting mode, press this key to start operation after setting. During
operation, press this key to finish operation (Refer to page14～17).
Note: Except for a setting mode, an operation cannot be started by pressing this key.
13. Start lamp (START): This lamp lights when the unit is operating.
Note: This lamp lights when a delay timer is being set or when a continuous operation is being set after
an operation timer is finished.
14. Alarm lamp (ALARM): This lamp lights when the unit is in warning condition.
15. Alarm buzzer stop key (BZ): Press this key to silence the buzzer in the event that the alarm
operates and the buzzer sounds. Press it once again to reactive the buzzer.
Table 1: Display in the digital temperature indicator and digital timer indicator.
Set value
lamp
Digital temperature
Indicator (TEMP)
Digital timer indicator
(TIME)
During stop operation OFF Present temperature ―
During
operation
When a delay timer is
being set.
OFF Present temperature Remaining time of
delay timer
ON Set temperature Set time of
operation timer*
When an operation time is
being set.
OFF Present temperature Remaining time of
operation timer*
ON Set temperature Set time of
operation timer*
(In case of Timer mode C)
When a continuous operation is
being set after a operation timer
is finished.
OFF Present temperature “--:--“
ON Set temperature Set time of
operation timer*
*: When a continuous operation is being set in a operation timer, “--:--“ is displayed.
14
11
15 10 12
13

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INSTALLATION SITE
To operate this unit properly and to obtain maximum performance, install the unit in a location with the
following conditions:
■A location not subjected to direct sunlight
Do not install the unit under direct sunlight. Installation in a place with direct sunlight cannot obtain the
intended performance.
■A location with adequate ventilation
Leave at least 30 cm around the unit for ventilation. Poor ventilation will result in a reduction of the
performance.
■A location away from heat generating sources
Avoid installing the unit near heat-emitting appliances such as a heater or a boiler, etc. Heat can
decrease the intended performance of the unit.
■A location with a sturdy and level floor
Always install the unit on a sturdy and level floor. The uneven floor or tilted installation may cause
failure or injury. Install the unit in stable condition to avoid the vibration or noise. Unstable condition
may cause vibration or noise.
WARNING
Install the unit on a sturdy floor. If the floor is not strong enough or the installation site is not
adequate, this may result in injury from the unit falling or tipping over.
Select a level and sturdy floor for installation. This precaution will prevent the unit from tipping.
Improper installation may result in water spillage or injury from the unit tipping over.
■A location not prone to high humidity
Install the unit in the ambient of 80% R.H. or less humidity. Installation under high humidity may cause
current leakage or electric shock.
WARNING
Do not use the unit outdoors. Current leakage or electric shock may result if the unit is exposed to
rain water.
Never install the unit in a humid place or a place where it is likely to be splashed by water.
Deterioration of the insulation may result which could cause current leakage or electric shock.
■A location without flammable or corrosive gas
Never install the unit in a flammable or volatile location. This may cause explosion or fire or may result
in the current leakage or electric shock by the corrosion of the electrical components.

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INSTALLATION
1. Remove the packaging materials and tapes
Remove all transportation packaging materials and tapes. Open the doors and ventilate the unit. If the
outside panels are dirty, clean them with a neutral detergent and wipe it up with a wet cloth.
Note:
Remove the cable tie banding the power supply cord. Prolonged banding may cause the corrosion of
the cord coating.
2. Adjust the leveling feet
Extend the leveling feet by rotating them counterclockwise so that they contact with a floor or a bench.
Ensure the unit is level.
3. Ground (earth)
WARNING
Use a power supply outlet with ground (earth) to prevent electric shock. If the power supply outlet is
not grounded, it is necessary to install a ground by qualified engineers.
Never ground the unit through a gas pipe, water main, telephone line or lightning rod. Such
grounding may cause electric shock in the case of an incomplete circuit.
PRELIMINARY RUN
When using the unit for the first time after purchasing, operate the unit without any object inside it.
1. Install the racks in the chamber.
2. Set the temperature at 60 oC and operate the unit for 20 minutes.
3. Leave the unit until the chamber temperature is cool enough.
4. Ventilate the room when opening the chamber door as the smoke with a strong odor is exhausted.
5. Keep the chamber door open for a while until the odor is eliminated.
Note:
Some odors may be remained after the preliminary run. Such residue is eliminated gradually during
usage.
• With the use of a unit, the inner surfaces, shelves and the separation plate may be discolored by smoke
generated inside a unit. This is a natural discoloration.
• This unit has been tested at the factory before shipping. Therefore, light lines and/or discoloration may
be detected even though the unit is a new one.

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KEY OPERATION FLOW
This flow chart shows the key operation from control panel.
Press the power switch. Present temperature is
displayed.
Press the delay timer key. Saved delay time is
displayed.
Press the delay timer key. Saved delay time is reset.
(00:00)
Input the delay time to set. Inputted delay time is
displayed.
Press the delay timer key. Inputted value is saved.
Press the call key. Set temperature and set
operation time is displayed.
Input the temperature and
operation time to set. Inputted value is displayed.
Press the
timer mode select key.
Timer mode C lamp
Normal mode: turns off
Timer mode C: turns on
Press the Run/Stop key. Operation is started.
Press the Run/Stop key. Operation is finished.
POWER
DELAY
DELAY
DELAY
CALL
TIMER
MODE
RUN
STOP
RUN
STOP
When the delay time is
same as last time.
When the unit
operates without
delay time.
When the temperature
and the set time of
delay timer are same
as last time.
When the temperature,
the operation time and the
timer mode are same as
last time.

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NORMAL MODE AND TIMER MODE C
The operation flow of this unit in the normal mode and the timer mode C is shown in Table 2 and Table 3.
Table 2 Operation flow in normal mode (Timer mode C lamp: OFF) ●: Lamp ON ○: Lamp OFF
Key operation
Behavior of unit
Chamber temperature
graph (Image)
When a delay timer
being set
When an operation
timer being set. During stop operation
Start lamp ●●○
Delay timer lamp ●○○
Digital
temperature
indicator
○SETVALUE Present temperature Present temperature Present temperature
●SETVALUE Set temperature Set temperature ―
Digital timer
indicator
○SETVALUE Remaining time of
delay time
Remaining time of
operation timer*2
―
●SETVALUE Set time of
operation time*2
Set time of
operation timer*2―
Table 3 Operation flow in timer mode C (Timer mode C lamp: ON) ●: Lamp ON ○: Lamp OFF
Key operation
Behavior of unit
Chamber temperature
graph (Image)
When a delay timer
being set
When an operation
timer being set.
During continuous
operation
During stop
operation
Start lamp ●●●○
Delay timer lamp ●○○○
Digital
temperature
indicator
○SETVALUE Present temperature Present temperature Present
temperature
Present
temperature
●SETVALUE Set temperature Set temperature Set temperature ―
Digital timer
indicator
○SETVALUE Remaining time of
delay time
Remaining time of
operation timer*2“--:--“ ―
●SETVALUE Set time of
operation time*2
Set time of
operation timer*2
Set time of
operation timer*2
―
*1: Since an operation timer is not be finished when a continuous operation (--:--) is being set in the
operation timer, press the run/stop key (RUN/STOP) to stop operation.
*2: When a continuous operation (--:--) is being set in an operation timer, “--:--“ is displayed.
*3: Since an operation timer is not finished when a continuous operation (--:--) is being set in the
operation timer, the buzzer will not be sounded.
Buzzer*3
RUN
STOP RUN
STOP
Automatic termination*
1
Buzzer
RUN
STOP

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STABLE RUNNING
Table 4 shows the basic procedure for setting the chamber temperature. Perform key operations in the
sequence indicated in the table. The example in the table is based on the assumption that the desired
temperature is 37 oC and the operation status is a continuous running.
Note: The initial setting, which are set at factory,
are that the delay timer is OFF, the chamber
temperature is 0 oC, the running time is ever ON,
the timer mode is the normal mode.
Table 4: Basic operation sequence (Example: Chamber temperature; 37
oC, Continuous running)
Description of operation Key operated Indication after operation
1 Press the power key.
The current chamber temperature is displayed.
2 Press the delay timer key.
The current delay time is displayed.
3 Press the delay timer key
to reset the delay time.
Reset the delay time.
4 Press the delay timer key
The current chamber temperature is displayed.
5 Press the call key.
The left digit of the temperature indicator flashes.
6
Set the temp. to 37.0
with the digit shift key
and the numeric value shift key.
9 Press the run/stop key. The setting mode is completed and the unit runs.
POWER
DELAY
DELAY
DELAY
CALL
RUN
STOP
Time
37oC

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STABLE RUNNING WITH DELAY TIME
Table 5 shows one of applications. Perform key
operations in the sequence indicated in the table.
The example in the table is the delay time that is 30
minutes, the chamber temperature is 50 oC, the
running time is 1 hour and the timer mode is Timer
Mode C.
Table 5: Basic operation sequence (Example: Chamber temperature; 50
oC,
Delay time; 30 minutes, Running time; 1 hour, Timer mode; C)
Description of operation Key operated Indication after operation
1 Press the power key.
The current chamber temperature is displayed.
2 Press the delay timer key.
The current delay time is displayed.
3 Press the delay timer key
to reset the delay time.
Reset the delay time.
4
Set the delay time to 00:30
with the digit shift key
and the numeric value shift key.
5 Press the delay timer key.
The current chamber temperature is displayed.
6 Press the call key.
The left digit of the temperature indicator flashes.
7
Set the temp. to 50.0
and the running time to 01:00
with the digit shift key and numeric
value shift key.
8 Press the timer mode key to select
the time mode C. By pressing the key, the timer mode C lamp lights.
9 Press the run/stop key.
The setting mode is completed and the unit runs.
Note:
If there is no need to change the set value in each setting mode, press the call key (CALL) to activate the
next mode.
When setting a continues operation, set "--:--" in the leftmost digit of distal timer indicator (TIME) with
numerical value shift key on the procedure 7 in Table 5.
Press the Run/Stop key (RUN/STOP) when the setting mode needs to be canceled while running of the
unit.
When the delay timer doesn't need to be activated, set the delay time to 00:00.
When the set value needs to be changed, operate a key after the unit stops.
When no key is pressed for 45 seconds, displayed number is memorized, setting is over and indicator
displays the current value.
POWER
DELAY
CALL
RUN
STOP
DELAY
DELAY
TIMER
MODE
30 min
50oC
1 hour
Buzzer

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ALARMS AND SAFETY FUNCTIONS
The incubator supports the following alarms, safety functions, and self-diagnostic functions.
Alarms and safety functions
Alarm &
Safet
y
Situation Indication Buzzer Safety operation
Automatic set
temperature
alarm
The internal temperature is over
+/-2.5 oC from the set temp..
Alarm lamp lights.
All digits on the temp.
indicator flash.
Intermittent tone -----
Key lock
switch
When the key lock switch is
turned ON. ----- -----
Key input is
disabled.
Temperature
sensor
abnormality
The temperature sensor is
disconnected.
Alarm lamp lights.
E01 is displayed on
the temp. indicator.
Intermittent tone Heater OFF
Triac
abnormality
The triac is disconnected.
Alarm lamp lights.
E02 is displayed on
the temp. indicator.
Intermittent tone Heater OFF
The triac is short-circuited.
Alarm lamp lights.
E03 is displayed on
the temp. indicator.
Intermittent tone Heater OFF
Relay
abnormality
The relay is short-circuited.
Alarm lamp lights.
E04 is displayed on
the temp. indicator.
Intermittent tone Heater OFF
The relay is disconnected or
the heater is short-circuited.
Alarm lamp lights.
E05 is displayed on
the temp. indicator.
Intermittent tone Heater OFF
Independent
over-heat
protection
(When the unit is not running)
The safety circuit is activated
by independent temp. sensor
if the chamber is being
overheated abnormally.
Without display
change. Continuous tone
Heater OFF
forcedly by
external circuit.
(When the unit is running)
The safety circuit is activated
by independent temp. sensor
if the chamber is being
overheated abnormally.
Alarm lamp lights.
E05 is displayed on
the temp. indicator.
Continuous tone
(When the temp.
is decreased,
intermittent tone)
Heater OFF
forcedly by
external circuit.
* The buzzer tone resulting from the independent over-heat protection cannot be stopped with the alarm
buzzer stop key (BZ). Turn off the main switch.
Operation after power failure
The set value is memorized by nonvolatile memory. Accordingly, the heated incubator resumes the
operation with setting before power failure.

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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Always disconnect the power supply to the unit prior to any repair or maintenance of the unit in
order to prevent electric shock or injury.
Ensure you do not inhale or consume medication or aerosols from around the unit at the time of
maintenance. These may be harmful to your health.
CAUTION
Always put on dry gloves to protect hands at the time of maintenance. Failure to use gloves may
result in cuts or abrasions from any sharp edges or corners.
Note:
Never attempt to directly spray water on the heater box or the inside of the oven as it is very dangerous.
In addition, never use volatile or combustible chemicals to clean the inside.
Cleaning of unit
Cleaning the inside
•Remove all shelves from the inside.
•Clean the inside using a soft cloth damped with neutral detergent. Afterwards, wipe off with a cloth
washed in clean water.
•Remove the separation plate at the bottom of the oven and wipe off any particles in the heater box,
using a soft cloth damped with water.
Cleaning the frame
•Clean the frame using a soft cloth damped with neutral detergent. Afterwards, wipe it up the detergent
with a wet cloth.
Cleaning the shelf
•To clean the shelf, place it in a tub of warm water mixed with neutral detergent and wipe with a sponge
or a soft cloth. Shelves used at high temperature may be discolored naturally.
CAUTION
When cleaning, do not use brushes, acids, benzine, thinner, soap, cleaner or hot water. These will
cause discoloring or damage to coated surfaces. On plastic or rubber parts, they will cause
transformation, discoloration or degeneration. Never apply volatile chemicals (like benzine etc.) on
plastic or rubber parts. When neutral detergent is used, be sure to wipe it up thoroughly with a wet cloth
afterwards.