IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety
The appliance is hot during use and remains so for some time after being switched off. Be careful not to touch the appliance if it may still be hot.
Protect your hands with oven mitts or potholders when using the appliance. Use only dry, heat resistant potholders. Moist or damp potholders used on hot surfaces can result in steam burns. Do not let the potholder touch the hot heating elements. Do not use towels or other bulky items near the appliance.
Do not heat unopened containers.
Never use the appliance to heat a room. Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near the appliance could catch fire.
Do not use the appliance until it has been properly installed in the countertop.
Never leave an appliance unattended at high settings or when cooking with oil or fat. Overheated oil could ignite. Always heat oil slowly, monitoring it as it heats.
Do not store aerosols, combustibles or any other easily flammable materials underneath or adjacent to the appliance.
Do not use water on grease fires. Smother or use a dry chemical or
Do not store items on the appliance when not in use. Items could melt or catch fire from residual heat or if the appliance is turned on inadvertently.
Never cover the appliance with a cloth. A fire may result.
Be aware of loose fitting or hanging garments when operating the appliance, they may present a fire hazard.
Make certain that the power cords of small appliances do not come in contact with the appliance. The insulation of the cable could become damaged. Danger of electric shock!
To prevent burns and breathing difficulty, allow the appliance to cool before cleaning. Some cleaners may produce toxic fumes if applied to a hot surface.
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