Important Safeguards

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:

1.Read all instructions.

2.Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Care must be taken, as burns can occur from touching hot parts or from spilled, hot liquid.

3.To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug or coffeemaker in water or other liquid.

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

5.Unplug from outlet by firmly grasping the plug when either the coffeemaker or clock is not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance.

6.Coffeemaker must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge of counter to prevent accidental tipping.

7.Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.

8.The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause injuries.

9.Do not use outdoors.

10.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.

11.The carafe is designed for use with this coffeemaker. It must never be used on a range top or in a microwave or conven- tional oven.

12.Do not use carafe with loose or weakened handle.

13.To avoid accidents, do not pour in direction of people.

14.Be certain carafe lid is securely in place during brew cycle and when pouring coffee. Do not use force when placing lid on carafe.

15.To disconnect coffeemaker, turn controls to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.

16.Do not place coffeemaker on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

17.Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the bottom cover. No user serviceable parts are inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.

18.Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

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