Panasonic NA168VX3 Operating Guide

Please read and follow these safety 

precautions.

This appliance is not intended for use 

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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 

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that they do not play with the appliance.
Do NOT place a stand or a chair close to 

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the appliance. 

Children may be able to reach the 

control panel or climb onto or into the 

appliance.
Turn off the water supply to the 

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appliance if it is not going to be used 

for a prolonged period, such as during 

a holiday. This is especially important 

if there is no drainage around the 

appliance. 

If the water supply is left on, the water 

pressure may unnecessarily increase 

and result in a leak.
Do NOT install the appliance in a damp 

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location or in a location exposed to the 

weather. 

This may result in malfunction, 

deterioration, electric shock, or fire.
Do NOT pour or spill water directly onto 

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any part of the appliance. 

This may result in malfunction, electric 

shock, or fire.

Keep sources of ignition, such as 

 -

candles or cigarettes, away from the 

appliance. 

They may cause a fire or damage to the 

appliance.
Keep flammable materials away from 

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the appliance, for example, gasoline, 

thinner, alcohol, or clothing soaked with 

these materials. 

They may cause an explosion or a fire.

Unplug the mains lead when cleaning 

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the appliance.
Check the mains lead and mains plug for 

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any damage. 

If the mains lead is damaged, it must be 

replaced by the manufacturer, its service 

agent or similarly qualified person to 

avoid a hazard.
Do NOT use a mains plug adaptor or 

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extension cable. There is a possibility of 

overheating which may cause a fire. Use 

an unused household mains socket, fully 

rated at AC 220 V to 240 V. If you are 

not sure, contact a qualified electrician.
ENSURE the mains plug is fully inserted 

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into the household mains socket. If the 

mains plug is not fully pushed in, a loose 

connection may overheat and cause an 

electric shock or fire.
Do NOT touch the mains lead or mains 

 -

plug with wet hands. 

Possibility of an electric shock.
Do NOT pull the mains lead but hold the 

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mains plug to unplug the appliance. 

Otherwise, there is possibility of damage 

to the mains lead, which may lead to an 

electric shock or fire. 

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