Safety Precautions - Panasonic NI-GWE080 Operating Instructions Manual

Safety precautions

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire,
and damage to property, always observe the following safety
precautions.
Explanation of symbols
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the
level of hazard, injury, and property damage caused when the
denotation is disregarded and improper use is performed.
WARNING Denotes a potential hazard that could
result in serious injury or death.
Denotes a hazard that could result
CAUTION
in minor injury or damage your
belongings.
The following symbols are used to classify and describe the
type of instructions to be observed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific
operating procedure that must not be performed.
This symbol is used to alert users to a specific
operating procedure that must be followed in order to
operate the unit safely.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock or
fire, please observe the following:
Never use the product if the power cord or power
plug is damaged or if the power plug fits loosely
in a household outlet.
Do not leave the product unattended while it is
connected to the outlet .
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug to a
household outlet with a wet hand.
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Do not damage, modify, or forcibly bend, pull, or
twist the power cord. Also, do not place anything
heavy on or pinch the power cord.
Do not allow the power cord to touch hot surfaces
of the steamer head.
Do not use with the power cord bundled.
Do not use the main body with wet hands.
Do not use in proximity of flammable materials
(such as benzine or the like).
Never modify, disassemble, or repair.
- Doing so may cause ignition or injury due to
abnormal operation. Contact an authorized service
agent for repair.
Do not wrap the power cord around the product
when storing.
- Doing so may cause breakage to the wire of the
cord, and may cause electric shock or fire due to a
short circuit.
Do not immerse the main body in water or other
liquids.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a
short circuit.
The steamer is not to be used if it has been
dropped, and there are visible signs of damage
or if it is leaking.
- Refer servicing to authorized service personnel.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock or
fire, please observe the following:
The plug must be removed from the socket outlet
before the water tank is filled with water.
Always ensure the appliance is operated on an
electric power source matched to the rated
voltage indicated on the product. Fully insert the
power plug.
Regularly clean the power plug to prevent dust
from accumulating.
- Disconnect the power plug and wipe with a dry cloth.
Independently use a household outlet, and do not
use extension cord.
- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire.
This product must use the electrical outlet with
earth connection.
- Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.
Immediately stop using and remove the power
plug if there is an abnormality or malfunction.
- Using it in such conditions may cause fire, electric
shock, or injury.
<Abnormality or malfunction cases>
・ The main body stops occasionally, or the power cord
or the power plug is abnormally hot, or discoloration.
・ The main body is deformed or smells of burning.
- Immediately request inspection or repair at an
authorized service agent.
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.
- Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service center, or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
- Failure to do so may cause an accident or injury.
The steamer head must be firmly rested on the
steamer holder, and the power base must be
placed on a flat and stable floor.
- Failure to do so may cause the soleplate may be
scratched, or even injury or scald if the Steamer
head falls over.
Be sure to remove the water tank before filling it
with water.
- Failure to do so may cause electric shock.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of personal injury, electric shock or
fire, please observe the following:
Do not insert pins or needles into the nozzle or
use it on clothes with sewing needles or the like
inserted.
Do not put the nozzle too close to you or others
since steam may unexpectedly erupt from it.
Do not use the appliance with the exception of fabric.
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