Panasonic SR-CN108 Operating Instructions - Page 4

Safety Precautions CAUTION Failure to follow these instructions may cause injury or property damage. • The appliance must match the supplied Inner Pan to avoid overheat or abnormal circumstance. • During use or immediately after use, do not touch the Inner Pan with hands to avoid burn due to high-temperature. • Do not use the cord set (for an instrument plug and power plug) that is not specified for use with this appliance also do not transfer it to avoid electric shock, electrical leakage or fire. • Be sure to hold the power plug or the instrument plug when unplugging the power plug or the instrument plug to avoid electric shock, or fire caused by short circuit. • Always switch off and unplug the appliance from the power outlet when it is not in use or before removing the Inner Pan to avoid burn, injury, or electric shock or fire caused by short circuit due to the insulation deterioration. • Unplug and allow the appliance to cool down fully before cleaning and storing it to avoid burn. Do not move the appliance while it is hot. Notes on Use • Before the Rice Cooker works, check the Inner Pan and Steam Cap for in place to avoid any malfunction. • During use, the Rice Cooker may generate tiny sound of "click" or "sizz", which is a normal sound of operation, and do not panic. • Never have the Rice Cooker to operate again immediately after cooking. Wait at least for 15 minutes so as to have the Heating Plate cool down. • Never cook rice with hot water as this may affect the temperature judgment by the thermostat thus degrade cooking effect. • In operation, never cover the top of the Rice Cooker with a cloth, as this may cause accidents or damage to the Rice Cooker. • Do not have the Inner Pan to fall off, which may cause deformation. • Do not hit the Inner Pan with a hard object to avoid deformation. • Before the Rice Cooker works, be sure to wipe away the water outside the Inner Pan to avoid any fault. • Before the Rice Cooker works, please remove water drops and rice grains between the Inner Pan and Heating Plate to avoid any malfunction. • The coating on the bottom of the Inner Pan may wear off depending on usage frequency, but this does not affect performance. • Hold the Handle when moving the Rice Cooker. • Do not use the Rice Cooker outdoors. • Do not use in a location (on a carpet, plastic bag, aluminum foil, fabric etc.) where the bottom of the Rice Cooker (the Intake and Exhaust Vents) is restricted. • The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system. English 6 7