Wolfgang Puck WPSC0017C manual Important Safeguards, Save These Instructions, Household Use Only

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

1Read all instructions before using.

2Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. The lid handle may get hot while cooking, use of an oven mitt while handling is advised.

3To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or cooking unit in water or other liquid.

CAUTION: Never submerge the heating unit in water or other liquid.

4Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

5Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.

6Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,

or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to W. P. Appliances, Inc. (see warranty) for examination, repair, or adjustment.

7The use of accessory attachments not recommended by W.P. Appliances, Inc. may cause fire, electrical shock or injury.

8Do not use outdoors.

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

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

11Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids. Always use hot pads when moving your heated slow cooker.

12Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

13To disconnect, press the OFF button, then remove plug from wall outlet.

14Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated pot.

15To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in removable container.

16Do not use a cracked container. Do not set the hot container on a wet or cold surface.

17Lift and open lid carefully and away from face to avoid scalding.

18Use extreme caution when removing hot container with food.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

ADDITIONAL SAFETY

INFORMATION

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be grounded. It is equipped with a 3-wire cord having a grounded plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet which is properly installed and grounded.

Warning: Improper use of the grounded wire can result in the risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if necessary. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature by modifying plug.

A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, it should be positioned such that it does not drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over and:

A. Use only 3-wire extension cord with 3-blade grounding plug.

B. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater then the rating of this appliance. The electrical rating is listed on the bottom of this unit.

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