Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, burns, or other injuries or damages.

•Read all instructions before use.

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

•To protect against fire, electrical shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs, or the appliance in water or other liquids.

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

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

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

•The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injuries to persons.

•Do not use outdoors or in a damp area.

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

•Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.

•To disconnect the appliance, turn control to “off”, then remove plug from wall outlet.

•Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use.

•Do not touch the warming plate (8) when the coffee maker is on.

•Scalding may occur if the lid (2) is removed during the brewing cycles.

•Never leave the empty carafe (15) on the warming plate (8) when the coffee maker is on. Otherwise the carafe (15) is liable to crack.

•Do not set a hot carafe (15) on a cold surface.

•Do not use a cracked carafe (15) or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle.

•Do not clean carafe (15) with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive material.

•To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the bottom cover on the appliance. No user serviceable parts inside. Call our toll-free customer assistance number for repair.

•The carafe (15) is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on a range top.