Proctor-Silex 840112100 manual Griddle Safety, Important Safeguards, Save These Instructions

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Griddle Safety

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, 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 variable heat power cord 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 Hamilton Beach/ Proctor-Silex 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 the 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” then remove plug from wall outlet.

13.Use only the power cord provided with this appliance.

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

15.Do not use without drip tray in place. Clean after each use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This is appliance is intended for household use only.

To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit with the griddle.

This appliance is equipped with a grounded- type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug). This type of plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk of electrical shock. If the plug should fail to fit contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the grounding pin, by modifying the plug in any way.

The length of the cord used on this appli- ance 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 electric griddle and be a grounded 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 by children or accidentally tripped over.

Before First Use: Wash griddle in hot, soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry. The griddle may also be washed in a dishwasher.

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