Safety Precautions - Panasonic KY-A227D Operating Instructions Manual

Safety Precautions

WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions may cause death or serious injury.
• 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 make sure that they do not
play with the appliance. Keep infants away from the appliance.
• Do not deep-fry with this appliance.
Overheated oil may catch fire when you cook deep-frying
because this appliance does not have the deep-frying
temperature control function.
• Do not place combustible materials near the appliance.
They may cause fi re.
• Observe the following to keep the IR
sensor functioning properly.
- Make sure that the cookware
completely covers the IR sensor.
- For stir-flying and pan-frying, wipe water off
the top plate and the pan both inside and out.
Failure to observe these warnings may cause an
operation error of the IR sensor, leading to oil overheating and resulting in fi re.
• Set the heat level to
pan from overheating.
Oil temperature may rise too high, resulting in fi re.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended while cooking.
• Stir liquids, such as soup and stewed food, before heating.
Otherwise, liquids may splatter and cause burns or injuries, or pot may jump
and damage the top plate.
• Do not touch the top plate during or after use.
Be especially careful when the high temperature caution
light is illuminating or flashing.
• Do not place explosive objects, such as portable gas burners,
steel cylinders and canned goods, on or near the appliance.
If they are mistakenly heated, they may explode.
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or less for preheating to prevent the
• Do not let metallic objects, such as knives, forks, spoons,
lids, aluminum foil/tray, retort pouch, magnetic rings,
watches or accessories, be placed on or near the top plate,
or touch the cookware while the IH heater is operating.
They may get hot, causing burns or injuries.
• Do not apply high pressure to or drop things on the top
plate.
The top plate may crack, causing an electric shock.
WARNING: If the top plate is cracked, do not touch it and
turn off the main power switch to avoid the possibility of
electric shock.
• Do not disassemble, repair, or modify the appliance.
For repairs, contact the dealer where you purchased the appliance.
• After use, turn off the appliance by its control and do not
rely on the pot detector (safety features).
When the appliance will not be used for a long period of
time, turn off the circuit breaker.
• In case of malfunction or breakdown, immediately stop
using the appliance.
Turn off the main power switch and circuit breaker, and then contact the
service agent.
Failure to do this may cause smoke, burns, and electric shock.
Breakdown examples:
- Smells of something burning come from the appliance.
- You feel electricity when touching the top plate.
- The top plate is cracked.
- The power cord is extremely hot.
- The electricity shuts off when the power cord is moved.
→ If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
or its service agent or a similar qualifi ed person in order to avoid a
hazard.
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