Proctor-Silex 840125400 manual wWARNING, How to Use Your Single Burner, Caring and Cleaning

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How to Use Your Single Burner

1.Always place burner on a flat, level, heat-resistant, smooth surface and in a safe area where it will not fall or be pulled on by the electrical cord. Provide at least 6 to 10 inches of space above the unit and 4 to 6 inches of space around the sides of unit for proper circulation.

2.Plug into electrical wall outlet and turn Temperature Control to desired setting.

3.For best results, use pots and pans that are the same size as burner and center the cooking utensil on burner. NOTE: The single burner operates like a cooktop burner.

4.Always turn unit OFF ( O ) and unplug when not in use.

NOTE: Never operate burner in a tilted position or if the heating element is not properly locked into position.

Caring and Cleaning

1.When finished cooking, turn Temperature Control to ( O ) and unplug from outlet. Let burner cool completely.

2.Wipe base, heating element, and drip pan with a hot, soapy cloth. To clean drip pan, lift and tilt the heating element.

3.After cleaning, food residues may be burned off heating ele- ment by setting Temperature Control to the HI heat setting for approximately five minutes.

4.Store unit in a clean, dry place.

wWARNING

To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not immerse unit in water or other liquid.

Customer Service

If you have a question, call our toll-free customer service number. Before calling, please note the model, type, and series numbers and fill in that information below. These numbers can be found on the bottom of your appliance. This information will help us answer your question much more quickly.

MODEL:_____________ TYPE:_____________ SERIES: _____________

This warranty applies to product purchased in the U.S. or Canada.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years for Hamilton Beach Portfolio products, one (1) year for Hamilton Beach products or one hundred eighty (180) days for Proctor-Silex products from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. During this period, we will repair or replace this product, at our option, at no cost. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. There is no warranty with respect to the following, which may be supplied with this product: glass parts, glass containers, cutter/strainer, blades, and/or agitators. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser and does not cover a defect resulting from abuse, misuse, neglect, use for commercial purposes, or any use not in conformity with the printed directions. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state, or province to province. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you.

If you have a claim under this warranty, DO NOT RETURN THE APPLIANCE TO THE STORE! Please call our CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBER. (For faster service please have model, series, and type numbers ready for operator to assist you.)

CUSTOMER SERVICE NUMBERS

In the U.S. 1-800-851-8900

In Canada 1-800-267-2826

hamiltonbeach.com or proctorsilex.com

KEEP THESE NUMBERS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!

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