Safety Precautions - Panasonic DH-30HAM Operating And Installation Instructions

BEFORE USING STORAGE WATER HEATER

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

In order to prevent accidents or injuries to the user, other people, and damage to property, please follow the
instructions below.
The following indications indicate the degree of damage caused by incorrect operation.
WARNING
The symbols are classifi ed and explained as follows.
This symbol indicates prohibition.
Do not damage the Power Cord or the Plug. It may cause electric shock, or fi re caused by short circuit.
Do not use the appliance if the Power Cord or the Plug is damaged or the Plug is loosely connected to
the Power Outlet. It may cause electric shock, or fi re caused by short circuit.
• If the Power Cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Service Centre or similarly
qualifi ed persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Do not handle the Plug or appliance with wet hands. Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock or fi re.
If the ELB Reset Knob cannot be reset even if you push it up or if it soon slides down during operation,
do not use the appliance and contact the authorized dealer immediately to avoid a hazard to users
such as damage to property, serious injury or death. Never fi x the ELB Reset Knob forcibly with tape
and such.
Do not insert fi nger or other objects into the appliance to avoid physical and electric shock hazards.
Do not replace the Power Cord or any other parts of the appliance with spare parts other than genuine
parts.
• Parts for other models will not fi t to this model and may cause hazardous condition to user.
Do not spray water to the appliance, nor put wet towels on it to avoid from coming into contact with
any live parts and such, in order to prevent smoke emission, ignition, fi re and electric shock hazards.
Do not disassemble, repair or modify the appliance. It may cause fi re, electric shock or injury.
• Please contact your Service Centre for repairing.
This appliance is not to be used for a potable water supply.
The appliance must be earthed. Make sure the Power Cord securely connected to the Power Outlet.
Improper grounding may cause electric shock.
Stop using the appliance when any abnormality/failure occurs and switch off the Miniature Circuit
Breaker (MCB). (Risk of smoke/fi re/electric shock/scalding)
Example of abnormality or failure:
• The ELB Reset Knob cannot be reset. Please refer to "TEST OPERATION" at page EN12.
• Burnt odor or smoke is detected during operation.
• The Enclosure is deformed or abnormally hot.
• Power Cord or Plug becomes abnormally hot.
→ Contact an authorized dealer immediately for maintenance/repair.
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.
Make sure the voltage indicated on the label of the appliance is the same as your local supply.
• Also avoid plugging other devices into the same outlet to prevent electric overheating.
Insert the Plug fi rmly.
• Otherwise it may cause electric shock and fi re caused by the heat that may generate around the Plug.
Clean the Plug regularly.
• A soiled Plug may cause insuffi cient insulation due to the moisture, and may cause fi re.
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CAUTION
Indicates serious
injury or death.
WARNING
Make sure to follow these instructions
Indicates risk of
injury or property
damage.
This symbol indicates requirement that
must be followed.
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