Panasonic SR-SG501 Operating Instructions Manual page 4

Safety Precautions
● 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 and the pan.
(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.
● 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.)
● Do not use a stirring blade that is not supplied with this product or use the stirring blade supplied
with this product in other places. If the stirring blade is damaged, it must be replaced with a
dedicated stirring blade or a special part purchased from the manufacturer or the maintenance
department.
(So as to avoid damage to the product.)
● 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.)
● If you have an implantable cardiac pacemaker in your body, please consult a physician
before using this product.
(This product may have an impact on a pacemaker when it is operated.)
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CAUTION
Bracket of
pressure valve
Pressure valve
Pressure valve seat