Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1.Read all instructions before use.

2.Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

3.To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug or unit in water or any other liquid.

4.Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by or near children.

5.Unplug unit from outlet when not in use. Allow the unit to cool completely before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

6.Do not operate the appliance with damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner.

Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.

7.The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause hazards and is prohibited.

8.Do not use outdoors.

9.Do not let cord hang over edge of a table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.

10.Place the appliance on a leveled heat-resistant surface.

11.Do not place it on a surface that could become hot. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

12.To avoid damaging the non-stick coating of the plates, use only wooden or plastic utensils to remove food.

13.Never use abrasive cleaning products, oven cleaners or scrubbing pads for cleaning. The non-stick coating might become damaged.

14.Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

15.To disconnect, remove plug from wall outlet.

16.Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.

WARNING: CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and steam may escape during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.

CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for some time after turning off. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning.

-Grill unit must be used with BOTH PLATES inserted on top and bottom at all times. If this is not followed, the unit’s thermostat will malfunction, causing the unit to overheat and burn its fuse, damaging the unit.

-Position the appliance so that it is never against a wall or in a corner, against curtains or upholstery.

-Do not place anything on top of the appliance while it is operating or while it is hot.