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2. Toaster Use and Care Guide
ADDITIONAL
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping
steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk
of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.
1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety
instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of
this appliance must read and understand this Owner’s Manual
before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water,
unplug it from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into
the water!
3. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on
all sides for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it is
touching or near curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or
other flammable materials.
4. To reduce the risk of fire, do not leave this appliance unattended
during use.
5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning
appliance!
6. The cord to this appliance should only be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical wall outlet.
7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
8. Use the Toaster on a hard, flat surface. Do not place it near a flame
or heat or on a soft surface (such as carpet). Avoid placing it where
it may tip over during use. Dropping the Toaster could cause it to
malfunction.
9. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately turn
dial to cancel and unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair
the malfunctioning appliance.
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD.Never attempt to
dislodge food inside the Toaster while the Toaster is plugged in. Doing
so could cause an electrical shock hazard or a risk of fire.
CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for
some time after turning off. Always use oven mitts when handling hot
materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Do not place
anything on top of the Toaster while it is operating or while it is hot.

CAUTION:

◆DO NOT toast pastries with runny fillings or frosting.
◆DO NOT toast torn slices of bread.
◆DO NOT place buttered bread or wrapped food into the Toaster.
◆DO NOT toast small-size breads, mini-baguettes, breadsticks, etc.
POLARIZED PLUG: 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 in 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.
SHORTCORD INSTRUCTIONS: Ashort power-supply cord (or
detachable power-supply cord) is provided to reduce the risk resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Do not use
an extension cord with this product.
ELECTRIC POWER: If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other
appliances, your appliance may not operate properly.It should be
operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
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