Preparation
Information for your safety
(For UK and Republic of Ireland only)
Caution for AC mains lead
For your safety, please read the following
text carefully.
This appliance is supplied with a
moulded three-pin mains plug for your
safety and convenience. A 5-ampere
fuse is fitted in this plug.
Should the fuse need to be replaced,
please ensure that the replacement fuse
has a rating of 5-amperes and it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark Ï or the BSI
mark Ì on the body of the fuse.
If the plug contains a removable fuse
cover you must ensure that it is refitted
when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the
fuse cover, the plug must not be used
until a replacement cover is obtained. A
replacement fuse cover can be
purchased from your local Panasonic
Dealer.
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET
OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND
THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED
OF SAFELY.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY
13-AMPERE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please
observe the wiring code as shown next
page.
If in any doubt, please consult a qualified
electrician.
∫ IMPORTANT
The wires in this mains lead are coloured
in accordance with the following code:
Blue:
Neutral
Brown:
Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured BLUE must
be connected to the terminal in the plug
which is marked with the letter N or
coloured BLACK.
The wire which is coloured BROWN
must be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter L or
coloured RED.
Under no circumstances should either of
these wires be connected to the earth
terminal of the three-pin plug, marked
with the letter E or the Earth Symbol Ó.
∫ Before Use
Remove the Connector Cover.
∫ How to replace the Fuse
The location of the fuse differ according
to the type of AC mains plug (figures A
and B).
Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and
follow the instructions below.
Illustrations may differ from actual AC
mains plug.
1) Open the fuse cover with a
screwdriver.
Figure A
2) Replace the fuse and close or
attach the fuse cover.
Figure A
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Figure B
Fuse cover
Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)
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