Safety Precautions - Hitachi BD-SG100CJ Operating & Installation Instructions Manual

To prevent injuries to yourself and others or damage to property, please read the following precautions
thoroughly. In addition, read the notes in this manual carefully to ensure proper use of the washer dryer.
 Meanings of listed precautions
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The following symbols indicate the severity of injury or damage in cases where the washer dryer is
used improperly.
Indicates that death or serious
WARNING
injury may occur.
Indicates that minor injuries or
CAUTION
damage to property may occur.
Power plug and power cord
 Use a dedicated 220-240 VAC outlet with a capacity of 10 A or higher.
Sharing an outlet with other
 The washer dryer must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a
timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by a utility.
 Wipe off any dust that accumulates on the blades of the power plug or the contact
surfaces.
Failure to do so may result in fire.
 Hold the body of the power plug firmly when disconnecting the plug.
Failure to do so may cause electrical shock or short circuits and result in fire.
 If the power cord is damaged, it must only be replaced by the authorized service agent or
repairing shops appointed by the manufacturer in order to avoid a hazard.
 If the washer dryer does not operate, emits smoke or unusual odors, or otherwise
operates abnormally, disconnect the power cord immediately and consult a service
representative to request inspection or repair.
Failure to do so may cause electrical shock, electrical leakage, or short circuits, and result in fire.
 Disconnect the power plug when performing maintenance on the washer dryer or when
not using the washer dryer for prolonged periods.
Failure to do so may result in electrical shock or injuries.
 Do not connect or disconnect the power plug with wet hands.
Doing so may result in electrical shock.
 Do not use power cords or power plugs that are damaged or loose power outlets.
Doing so may result in electrical shock, short circuits, or fire.
 Do not scratch, modify, forcibly bend, pull, twist, place heavy objects on, pinch, or
otherwise damage the power cord.
A damaged power cord may result in fire.
 Do not overload the power outlet by using a splitter, for example.
Doing so may result in fire.
 Do not use an extension cord.
Doing so may cause overheating and result in fire.
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Safety Precautions

WARNING
appliances
may cause the outlet to overheat and result in fire.
Symbol examples
Indicates WARNING or CAUTION
information.
Indicates a prohibited action.
Indicates an action that must be
performed.