Important Safeguards - West Bend PLATINUM EDITION Manual De Instrucciones

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions
and warnings.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following:
Read all instructions.
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Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs and hot pads or oven mitts.
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Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
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before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
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This appliance is not a toy; ensure there is proper supervision of children so they
do not play with this appliance.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
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physical, sensory, or mental capabilities; or a lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance
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malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. For service information see
warranty page.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics may
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cause injuries.
Do not use this appliance outdoors.
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Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
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Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
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Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
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other hot liquids.
Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To
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disconnect, turn any control to "OFF", then remove plug from wall outlet. Only the
appropriate cord/connector must be used.
Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
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To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric parts
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in water or other liquids.
Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
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This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a
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separate remote-control system.
Always check to ensure handles/legs are assembled and fastened properly.
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Overtightening can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles/legs.
Periodically check the handles to ensure that they are completely tightened; they
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should feel secure and not wobble. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN, AS STRIPPING OF
THE SCREWS AND BREAKAGE OF THE HANDLE CAN OCCUR.
A short, detachable power supply cord has been provided to reduce the risk of
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becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
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