Important Safety Instructions; Other Consumer Safety Information - Proctor Silex 37540 Serie Manual De Operación

Rice Cooker Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING –
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fi re, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they are closely supervised
and instructed concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance
is used by or near children. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with
the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
Use pot holders when removing hot containers.
5. To protect against a risk of electrical shock do not
immerse cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug before
putting on or taking off parts and allow to cool
before cleaning.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, has been
dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-
free customer service number for information on
examination, repair, or adjustment.

OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING! Shock Hazard: This product is provided with
a grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electric
shock. The plug fi ts only one way into a grounded outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying
the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the plug
does not fi t into the outlet, have an electrician replace
the outlet.
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8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended
by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter,
or touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner,
or in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot food, water, or other hot
liquids. Do not use lid handle to carry cooker when
contents are hot.
13. To disconnect, make sure the cook switch is pushed
up to the "up" position; then remove plug from wall
outlet.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and
allow water to drip into the cooker.
16. WARNING! Risk of electric shock. Cook only in
removable container.
17. Do not place the unit directly under cabinets when
operating as this product produces large amounts
of steam. Avoid reaching over the product when
operating.
The length of the cord used on this appliance 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 appliance. The extension cord must
be a grounding-type, 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.
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