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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.
: Indicates serious
injury or death. : Indicates risk of
injury or property
damage.
The symbols are classifi ed and explained as follows.
These symbols indicate
prohibition.
This symbol indicates requirement
that must be followed.
Safety Precautions Must be followed!
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.
Do not damage the power cord or
power plug.
Do not plug or unplug the
power plug with wet hands.
Do not insert any objects in the
vent or gap.
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.
Do not immerse the appliance in
water or splash it with water.
Do not modify, disassemble,
or repair this appliance.
Insert the power plug fi rmly.
Use only a power outlet rated
at 10 amperes and alternating
electric current at 230 volts.
Discontinue using the appliance immediately and unplug the power
connector in cases of abnormal situations and breaking down.
Clean the power plug regularly.
This appliance can be used by
children aged 8 years and
above and persons with
reduced physical,
sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge
if they have been given
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way
and understand the
hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not
be done by children without
supervision.
(It may cause an electric
shock, short circuit or fi re.)
Following actions are strictly
prohibited. (It may cause an electric shock.)
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 fi re.)
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualifi ed persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
Especially metal objects such
as pins or wires.
(It may cause an electric shock
or malfunction.)
(It may cause a short circuit or
electric shock.) (It may cause a fi re, electric
shock or injury.)
(Otherwise it may cause an
electric shock and fi re caused
by the heat that may generate
around the power plug.)
(It may cause a burn.)
(Plugging other devices into the
same outlet may cause electric
overheating, which may cause a
fi re.)
• 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.
(e.g. for
abnormal
situations
or breaking
down)
(It may cause smoking, a fi re, or electric shock.)
• Please enquire with an authorized dealer
if water gets inside the appliance. • Please make enquiries at the store
or the repair department of an
authorized dealer.
• Do not use a broken power plug or a
loose power outlet.
• Use only an extended cord rated at 10
amperes minimum.
→ Please make enquiries at Panasonic authorized service center for
inspection and repair immediately.
(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 with
a dry cloth.
Steam vent
