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INTRODUCTION
These are general important Safeguards and certain items may not apply to all appliances.
Important Safeguards
1.Read all of these instructions.
2.Save these instructions for later use.
3.All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4.Unplug this appliance system from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
5.Do not use attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
6.Do not use this appliance near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
7.Do not place this appliance on an 
unstable cart, stand, or table. The 
appliance may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart or stand recom-
mended by the manufacturer, or sold with the appliance.
Wall or shelf mounting should follow the manufac- turer’s instructions, and should use a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combina- tion to overturn.
8.Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bot- tom are provided for ventilation, and to insure reliable operation of the appliance and to protect it from over- heating, these openings must not be blocked or cov- ered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This appliance should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This appliance should not be placed in a
9.This appliance should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your dealer or local power com- pany. For appliance designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.
10.This appliance system is equipped with a
11.For added protection for this product during a light- ning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
12.Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not place this appliance where the cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
13.Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the appliance.
14.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire or electric shock.
15.Never push objects of any kind into this appliance through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the appliance.
16.Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dan- gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17.Unplug this appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the fol- lowing conditions:
a.The power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b.Liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
c.The appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
d.The appliance does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjust- ment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the appliance to normal operation.
e.The appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
f.The appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance
– this indicates a need for service.
18.When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts speci- fied by the manufacturer that have the same charac- teristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
19.Upon completion of any service or repairs to this appliance, ask the service technician to perform rou- tine safety checks to determine that the appliance is in safe operating condition.
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