Safety Precautions - Panasonic NI-GSG060 Operating Instructions Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

To reduce the risk of injury, loss of life, electric shock, fire,
malfunction, and damage to equipment or 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
Never use the product if the power cord or power
plug is damaged or if the power plug fits loosely
in a household outlet.
- Doing so may cause electric shock, or fire due to a
short circuit.
Do not connect or disconnect the power plug to a
household outlet with a wet hand.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or injury.
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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 code.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a
short circuit.
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 use with the power cord bundled.
- Doing so may cause fire or electric shock.
Never modify, disassemble, or repair the
appliance by yourself.
- Doing so may cause ignition or injury due to
abnormal operation. Contact an authorized service
agent for repair.
Do not immerse the main body in water or other
liquids.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a
short circuit.
Do not use the main body with a wet hand.
- Doing so may cause electric shock or fire due to a
short circuit.
Do not use in proximity of flammable materials
(Such as benzine).
- Doing so may cause an explosion or fire.
Regularly clean the power plug to prevent dust
from accumulating.
- Failure to do so may cause fire due to insulation
failure caused by humidity. Disconnect the plug and
wipe with a dry cloth.
WARNING
The steamer must not be left unattended while it
is connected to the supply mains.
- Doing so may cause fire.
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.
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.
- Failure to do so may cause fire, electric shock.
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.
Independently use a household outlet, and do not
use extension cord.
- Failure to do so may cause electric shock or fire.
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.
This product must use the electrical outlet with
earth connection.
- Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.
The steamer is not to be used if it or the water
reservoir and other parts has been dropped, if
there are visible signs of damage or if it is leaking.
- Do not repair by yourself; it should be repaired by
the designated service center.
Properly dispose the package bag of the
appliance, keep the package bag away from
infants.
- Failure to do so may cause suffocation of infants
from happening.
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