Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

~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. Built-up pressure may cause the container to burst and result in injury.

~Never use the appliance to heat a room. Due to the high temperatures radiated, objects left near the appliance could catch fire.

~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.

~Be aware of loose fitting or hanging garments when operating the appliance, they may present a fire hazard.

~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 use water on grease fires. Smother or use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher on any fire or flame.

~Do not use aluminum dishes, pans, pots or foil on the grill. Never cover the grill grate with aluminum foil. Aluminum will cause overheating and may damage the grill grate.

~Clean the lava rocks on a regular basis and change them when needed. Fat-saturated stones can easily catch fire.

~The water trough must always be filled with water when the appliance is being used.

~Never cover the appliance with a cloth. A fire may result.

~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!