General Precautions - Panasonic KY-A227D Operating Instructions Manual

Safety Precautions
CAUTION
Failure to follow these instructions may cause injury or property damage.
• Do not use high heat level for preheating in the following
cases to prevent pans from turning red-hot or deforming.
- When a small amount of oil is used
- When small, light, thin-bottomed or curved-bottomed pans are used
• If you are wearing a medical device (such as a pacemaker),
consult your doctor.
The operation of the appliance may affect the medical device.
• Ensure the cookware is stable.
Dropped cookware may cause injuries or burns.
• Do not place paper or dish towels under the cookware.
They may get scorched due to the heated cookware.
• Do not heat empty cookware or overheat ingredients.
The ingredients may burn and the cookware may be damaged.
• Do not use the appliance for purposes other than cooking.
This may cause overheating or malfunction, resulting in fi re.
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General Precautions

• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote-control system.
• The appliance emits magnetic lines of force. Do not place
anything affected by magnetism close to the appliance.
- A radio, TV, hearing aid, etc. may be affected by noise interference.
- Data of a cassette tape, automatic turnstile ticket, bank card, etc. may be lost
or damaged.
• Do not use other IH cooking appliances, such as IH rice
cooker or portable IH cooktop, on the top plate.
Electro-magnetic waves generated by such appliances may damage the IH
heater.
• Do not place seasoning or food in the cabinet under the
appliance.
They may be spoiled by the exhaust heat.
• If the top plate is stained by acidic foods, such as vinegar,
jam, or lemon juice, immediately wipe it off.
Otherwise, the top plate may be discoloured.
• Do not put water on or place anything on the operation panel.
The operation panel keys may malfunction.
• Do not clog up the intake or exhaust vent.
The fi lter clog detection for the intake and exhaust vents may be activated,
and automatically shut off the main power.
Safety features
The following functions are equipped.
Heating stops when an abnormality is detected.
• Undetected pot auto shutoff (P.22)
• Small object auto shutoff (P.22)
• Empty pot auto shutoff (P.21)
• Forgotten-OFF auto shutoff (P.19)
The main power is turned off if no key operation is performed.
• Main power switch auto shutoff (P.19)
Heating power is reduced when the temperature rises too high.
• Overheating prevention function (P.20)
The light illuminates when the top plate is hot.
• High temperature caution light (P.8)
The operation panel can be locked to prevent misuse of the appliance.
• Child safety lock (P.9)
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