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:

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

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

•To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric parts in water or other liquids.

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

•Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.

•Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance malfunctions or if the appliance is dropped or damaged in any manner. If you experience any problems with your machine, unplug it immediately from the electrical outlet. For service information see the warranty page.

•The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics may cause injuries.

•Do not use this appliance outdoors.

•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.

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

•Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then remove plug from wall outlet.

•Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

•Always check to ensure handles/legs are assembled and fastened properly. Over tightening can result in stripping of screws. See instructions regarding handles on page 4.

•This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.