Panasonic SR-PS508 Operating Instructions Manual page 3

● Please check regularly the steam vent, nozzle and
nozzle cap used to release steam, and make sure
they are not clogged.
(So as not to cause the abnormal pressure rise.)
● Be sure to mount the pressure valve.
(So as not to cause overflow burns or poor cooking effect
due to abnormal pressure.)
● Remove dust on the power plug regularly.
(Dust accumulated on the power plug may cause insulation
failure due to moisture, which could result in fire.)
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Disconnect the power plug and wipe it with a dry cloth.
● Make sure that the power plug and the instrument
plug are fully inserted in place.
(So as not to cause an electric shock or fire due to heat.)
● Do not use a non-dedicated pan or a deformed pan.
(So as not to cause burns or injury due to overheating or
malfunction.)
● Do not let the pressure cooker operate in an empty state.
(So as not to cause burn.)
● Do not use the product in the following places.
• Near heat or in the high humidity environments.
(So as not to cause electric shock, electric leakage
or fire.)
• On uneven surface or a mat which is not heat-resistant.
(So as not to cause injury, burns or fire.)
• In the places close to the wall or furniture, etc.
(So as not to bump into them when opening the lid, or cause
discoloration, deformation and breakage of the furniture.)
● Do not move the main body in use.
(So as not to cause burn.)
● Do not expose the power plug into the steam.
(So as not to cause an electric shock, or a fire due to a short circuit.)
● Do not touch the high temperature area at the end of
cooking, especially the glass panel near the steam vent
on the outer lid and the metal parts such as the inner lid,
the pressure valve , the pan and the cast heater.
(So as not to cause burn.)
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To remove and wash it, be sure to take it away with a towel
wrapped. Never pull the pan packing to avoid leaks due
to its distortion.
● Do not rotate the pressure valve seat when removing
and cleaning the pressure valve on the back side of
the inner lid.
(So as to avoid the seal ring of the pressure valve from
deformation, resulting in leakage.)
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If you want to remove and clean the pressure valve, be
sure to hold the bracket of the pressure valve by hand to
rotate.
Bracket of
pressure valve
Pressure valve
Pressure valve seat
WARNING
● If an exception or malfunction occurs, stop using the
pressure cooker immediately and unplug the power plug.
(So as not to cause smoke, fire, electric shock, burns or injury.)
Abnormalities • Malfunction Cases
• The power plug and 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 main body emits smoke or burning smell.
• The main body is broken, loose or makes abnormal noise.
• A lot of steam is discharged out of the steam vent, but the
pressure indicator pin is not elevated.
• In the non-exhaust steam state, a lot of steam is discharged out
from the steam vent suddenly. (The safety valve may be melted)
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Immediately contact service center for inspection or repair.
CAUTION
● Do not use the power cord not specified for use with
this appliance or using the power cord provided with
this pressure cooker for any other device. If the power
cord damaged, please replace with the original parts
obtained from either the manufacturer or the service
department.
(So as to avoid malfunctions or electric shock, electric
leakage or fire.)
● Be careful when taking out a container containing
food from the pan.
(So as not to cause burn.)
● Wait for the main body to cool before cleaning.
(So as not to cause burns or injury.)
● When taking out the pan or when the pan is not in use,
remember to turn off the power and unplug the power
plug.
(So as not to cause burns, injury, or an electric shock, leakage,
fire due to insulation aging.)
● When you unplug the power plug or instrument plug, be
sure to hold the plug itself, and never pull the power cord.
(So as not to cause an electric shock, or a fire due to a short circuit.)
● When used within a cupboard or other enclosed spaces,
make sure that the steam can emit outward.
(So as to avoid discoloration or deformation of the cupboard.)
● When moving the product, make sure that both sides
below the main body are held firmly; do not hold the
pan handle.
(So as not to make the outer lid open, causing burns or damage
to the product.)
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About outage (including unplug of the power plug, trip, etc.)
● If a power failure occurs in use, the product will return to the
state before the power failure (within 1 minute) after powered
again, but cooking results may be affected.
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