Safety Precautions
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Safety Precautions
Please make sure to follow
these instructions
In order to prevent accidents or injuries to the user, other people, and
damage to property, please follow the instructions below.
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The following charts indicate the degree of damage caused by
wrong operation.
WARNING:
Indicates serious injury or death.
CAUTION:
Indicates risk of injury or property damage.
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These symbols are classified and explained as follows:
This symbol indicates prohibition.
This symbol indicates requirement that must be followed.
WARNING
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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, or fire caused by short circuit.)
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the
manufacturer or its service agent.
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Do not damage the power cord or power plug.
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The following actions are strictly prohibited.
Damaging, modifying, touching on or placing near heating elements, forcefully bending, twisting, pulling,
pulled over sharp edges, putting heavy objects on top, bundling, pinching the power cord and carrying the
appliance by the power cord.
(It may cause a fire or electric shock due to damage to the power cord or power plug.)
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Do not plug or unplug the power plug with wet hands.
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Always ensure that hands are dry before handling the power plug or switching on the appliance.
(It may cause an electric shock or injury.)
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Do not insert any object in the Intake Vent, Exhaust Vent or gaps.
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Especially metal objects such as pins or wires.
(It may cause an electric shock, or injury caused by malfunction.)
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Do not wash the main body with water, immerse the appliance in water
or splash it with water.
(It may cause an electric shock, or fire caused by short circuit.)
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Please contact an authorised dealer if water gets inside the appliance.
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Do not modify, disassemble, or repair the appliance.
(It may cause a fire, electric shock or injury.)
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Please contact an authorised dealer for a repair.
Exhaust Vent
Intake Vent
WARNING
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Do not use the appliance for any purpose other than those described in these
instructions.
(It may cause a fire, burn, injury or electric shock.)
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Panasonic will not accept any liability if the appliance is subject to improper use, or failure to comply with
these instructions.
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Do not expose your face close to the Steam Vent or the Steam
Cap or touch them with your hand while cooking or
immediately after cooking.
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Pay extra attention to infants.
(It may cause a burn.)
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Do not put anything in the Inner Pan to block the hole in the
Inner Lid.
(Steam may leak or cooking contents may jet out, causing a burn or injury.)
<Examples of prohibited cooking methods>
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Cooking with the ingredients or seasoning in a plastic bag.
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Cooking by using aluminium foil etc. to cover the ingredients directly.
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Do not carry the appliance while cooking.
(Steam may leak or cooking contents may jet out, causing a burn or injury.)
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Do not spill water or other liquid on the connector such as the instrument plug.
(It may cause an electric shock, or fire caused by short circuit.)
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Do not let anyone lick the instrument plug.
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Pay extra attention to infants.
(It may cause an electric shock or injury.)
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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, injury or electric shock.)
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Use only a power outlet rated at 10 Amperes and alternating electric current at
220 Volts.
(Plugging other devices into the same outlet may cause electric overheating, which may cause a fire.)
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Use only an extended cord rated at 10 Amperes at least.
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Insert the instrument plug and the power plug completely.
(It may cause smoking, a fire or electric shock.)
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Clean the power plug regularly.
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A soiled power plug may cause insufficient insulation due to the moisture, and lint build-up, which may
cause a fire.
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Unplug the power plug, and wipe with a dry cloth.
Steam Vent
Steam Cap
Hole in the
Inner Lid
Inner Pan
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