IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons,
including the following:
•Read all instructions before using appliances.
•Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knob.
•To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or
Temperature Control Probe in water or other liquid. See instructions for
cleaning.
•Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near
children.
•This appliance is not for use by children.
•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.
•Do not operate any damaged appliance. Do not operate with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer Service for
return authorization, examination, repair or adjustment.
•The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause injuries.
•Do not use outdoors or while standing in a damp area.
•Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
•Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
•Extreme caution must be used when moving a Wok containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
•Prior to connecting or disconnecting plug from wall outlet, turn
Temperature Control Knob to “OFF.” Always attach probe to the
appliance first, then plug cord into wall outlet. To disconnect, remove
plug from wall outlet first and then remove probe from the appliance.
•Do not use appliance for other than intended household use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of per-
sonal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord. Extension cords are available from local hardware stores and may be
used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is required, spe-
cial care and caution is necessary. Also the cord must be: (1) marked with
an electrical rating of 125 V and at least 15 A, 1875 W, and (2) the cord
must be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
POLARIZED PLUG: This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider
than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this
plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does
2
TWK45 WOK E/F/S 1/22/01 12:32 PM Page 2