Hamilton Beach 38540 manual Important Safeguards, Save These Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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, which may be warm. Use oven mitts.

3.To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or temperature control 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 the appliance.

6.Do not operate any 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 service number for examination, repair, or adjustment.

7.The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

8.Do not use outdoors.

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

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

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

12.Always attach plug to appliance first; then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to MIN and then remove plug from wall outlet.

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

14.Never leave appliance unattended while in use.

15.Use only temperature-controlling plug provided by manufacturer. Use of other temperature-control plug may cause injury.

16.This appliance is not intended for deep-frying foods.

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OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This appliance is intended for household use only.

WARNING! Shock Hazard: This product is provided with a grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a grounded outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit into the outlet, have an electrician replace the outlet.

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The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. The extension cord must be a grounding-type, 3-wire cord. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on or accidentally tripped over.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high- wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appiliance.