GE 106810 manual Consumer Safety Information, Before Use, Parts and Features, Important Safeguards

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Consumer Safety Information

1. Read all instructions before using.

8. Do not use outdoors.

THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

2.	Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
	handles or knobs.
3.	To protect against fire, electric
	shock and personal injury, do not
	immerse Hot Pot, its cord or plug in
	water or other liquid.
4.	Close supervision is necessary when
	any appliance is used by or near
	children.
5.	Unplug from outlet when not in use
	and before cleaning. Allow to cool
	before putting on or taking off parts
	and before cleaning.
6.	Do not operate any appliance with a

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of

table or counter, or touch hot

surfaces.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas

or electric burner, or in a heated

oven.

11. To disconnect, unplug from wall

outlet.

12. Extreme caution must be used

when moving an appliance

containing hot water or other hot

liquids.

13. Do not use appliance for other than

intended use.

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will 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.

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. An extension cord may be used

with care however, the marked electrical rating should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the hot pot. The extension cord should not be allowed to drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.

Do not allow the extension cord to hang over the edge of the counter, where it may be grabbed by children or become entangled with the user.

damaged cord or plug, after the

appliance malfunctions, or has been

damaged in any manner. Call

Customer Service, to return for

examination, repair or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments

not recommended by the appliance

manufacturer may result in fire,

electric shock or personal injury.

14. Scalding may occur if lid is removed

while heating.

15. A Hot Pot that is plugged into an

outlet should not be left unattended.

16. Remove and replace cover carefully

when hot.

Before Use

Clean unit thoroughly. See “To Clean” Section.

NOTE: When first used, your appliance may smoke slightly. Any smoke or odor is normal and will not recur after a few uses.

Parts and Features

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1Removable Flip-Top Lid

2Adjustable Thermostat

3Non-Stick Cooking Surface

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