Panasonic KY-B84 Operating Instructions - Page 4

Safety Precautions CAUTION: Failure to follow these instructions may cause injury or property damage. -- If the oil emits oily smoke, immediately turn off the main power switch. Otherwise, it may catch fire. -- Beware of spattering hot oil. Do not let your face get near the cookware. This may cause burns. -- Do not use oil preheated by other appliances, such as a gas range. Otherwise, the "oil temperature control system" will not work properly and may cause fire. -- Do not use high heat level for preheating in the following cases. -- When small quantity of oil is used -- When small or light pans are used -- When thin-bottomed or curved-bottomed pans are used Pans may turn red-hot or deform. -- If you are wearing a medical device (such as a pacemaker), consult your doctor. The operation of the appliance may affect a medical device. -- Keep cookware 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 heat of the 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 fire. 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. -- Radios, TVs, hearing aids, for example, may get noise interference. -- Cassette tapes, automatic turnstile tickets, or bank cards, for example, may be erased 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 these appliances may damage the IH heater. -- Do not place seasoning or food in the cabinet below the appliance. They may be spoiled by the exhaust heat. -- If the top plate or top frame is stained by acidic foods, such as vinegar, jam, or lemon juice, immediately wipe it off. Otherwise, the top plate or top frame may be discolored. -- Do not scratch the top frame with the bottom of the cookware, or put a hot cookware on it. The top frame may be damaged. -- Do not put water on or place anything on the operation panel. The operation panel keys may get malfunction. -- Do not clog up the intake or exhaust vent. The filter clog detection for the intake and exhaust vents may be activated and thereby automatically shut off the main power. -- Since the heat level for the front IH heaters is strong, check and adjust the heat level frequently. 6 7