Important Safeguards

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

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

•Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use instructions in this manual.

•Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

•The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend® Housewares may cause injuries.

•Do not operate when the appliance is not working properly or when it has been damaged in any manner. For service information see warranty page.

•Do not use cooking pot or glass cover if chipped, cracked or has deep scratches as weakened glass and ceramic can shatter during use. Discard immediately. See Replacement Part section in this booklet on how to obtain a replacement part.

•Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.

•For household use only.

To prevent burns, personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions and warnings.

Heat Precautions

•Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs where provided. Use hot pads or oven mitts if you lift or carry the cooking pot or cover when it is hot.

•Do not move an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.

•Lift cover slowly, directing steam away from you.

•Set cooking pot and cover on hot pad, trivet or other heat protective surface. Do not set hot cooking pot or cover directly on the counter, table or other surface.

•Do not preheat the heating base.

•Do not add frozen/cold foods or liquids into heated cooking pot. Sudden temperature change may cause the cover or cooking pot to crack or shatter.

•Do not use the cooking pot or cover on the stovetop, under the broiler, in the freezer, or in the oven. You may use the cooking pot in the microwave oven, but do not place the glass cover in the microwave oven as it has a metal ring.