9Getting To KnowYour MachineNever touch a power cord with wet hands. Danger of electric shock exists.If the power cord is broken or insulated wires are exposed, contact your Service Provider for areplacement. Using a damaged cord can cause fire or electric shocks.Stop operation immediately if your machine produces smoke, excessive heat, unusual noise, or smell,or if water is spilt onto the machine. These conditions can cause fire. Immediately switch Off andunplug the machine, and contact your Service Provider.Do not disconnect or reconnect the machine while it is on. Disconnecting a live connector can deformthe plug and cause fire.When disconnecting the machine, grasp the plug instead of the cord. Forcibly pulling on a cord candamage it and cause fire or electric shock.When the machine is not used over an extended period of time, switch it Off and unplug it. If an unusedmachine is left connected to a power source for a long period, degraded insulation can cause electricshocks, current leakage or fire.Be sure to switch Off and unplug the machine before accessing the interior of the machine for cleaning,maintenance or fault clearance. Access to a live machine’s interior can cause electric shock.Be sure to switch Off and unplug the machine before accessing the interior of the machine foraccessing interface cables, maintenance or fault clearance. Access to a live machine’s interior cancause electric shock.Once a month, unplug the machine and check the power cord for the following. If you notice anyunusual condition, contact your Service Provider.● The power cord is plugged firmly into the receptacle.● The plug is not excessively heated, rusted, or bent.● The plug and receptacle are free of dust.● The cord is not cracked or frayed.Others■ The machine has a built-in circuit for protection against lightning-induced surge current. If lightning strikes in yourneighborhood, switch Off the machine. Disconnect the power cord from the machine and reconnect only when thelightning has stopped.■ If you notice flickering or distorted images or noises on your audio-visual units, your machine may be causingradio interference. Switch it Off and if the interference disappears, the machine is the cause of the radio interference.Perform the following procedure until the interference is corrected.● Move the machine and the TV and/or radio away from each other.● Reposition or reorient the machine and the TV and/or radio.● Unplug the machine, TV and/or radio, and replug them into outlets that operate on different circuits.● Reorient the TV and/or radio antennas and cables until the interference stops. For an outdoor antenna, askyour local electrician for support.● Use a coaxial cable antenna.Operating SafeguardsDo not touch areas where these caution labels are attached to, the surface may be very hot and maycause severe burns.Do not place any liquid container such as a vase or coffee cup on the machine. Spilt water can causefire or shock hazard.Do not place any metal parts such as staples or clips on the machine. If metal and flammable parts getinto the machine, they can short-circuit internal components, and cause fire or electric shocks.If debris (metal or liquid) gets into the machine, switch Off and unplug the machine. Contact yourService Provider. Operating a debris-contaminated machine can cause fire or electric shock.Never open or remove machine covers that are secured with screws unless specifically instructed inthe “Operating Instructions”. A high-voltage component can cause electric shocks.Do not try to alter the machine configuration or modify any parts. An unauthorized modification cancause smoke or fire.WARNING