IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using.
2. Make sure the voltage in your outlet is the same as the
voltage indicated on the appliance's rating label.
3. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse
the cord, plug or cooking unit in water or any other liquid.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
5. This appliance should not be used by children.
6. Extreme caution must be exercised when any appliance
is used near children.
7. Unplug from wall outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning the appliance.
8. Never yank the cord to disconnect the cooking unit from
the outlet. Instead, grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.
9. Do not operate any appliance if the cord or plug
is damaged. Do not use this appliance if the unit
malfunctions, if it is dropped or has been damaged in
any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
10. The use of accessories or attachments not recommended by
the manufacturer may cause fire, electrical shock or injury.
11. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.
12. Do not use this appliance for purposes other than the
one for which it was designed.
13. Do not let the electrical cord touch hot surfaces. The
cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over
the counter-top or table top where it can be pulled by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
14. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or
heated oven.
15. Use on a heat-resistant, flat level surface only.
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16. Use extreme caution when moving any appliance
containing hot food, water, oil or other liquids.
17. To disconnect, remove plug from outlet.
18. Always unplug after use. The appliance will remain on
unless unplugged.
19. CAUTION: This appliance generates heat during use.
Surfaces are hot, proper precautions must be taken to
prevent the risk of burns, fire or other damage to persons
or property.
20. When using this appliance, provide adequate ventilation
above and on all sides for air circulation. Do not allow
this appliance to touch curtains, wall coverings, clothing,
dish towels or other flammable materials during use.
21. The appliance is only to be operated in the closed operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE.
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 into 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. If the plug fits loosely into the AC outlet
or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet.
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POLARIZED PLUG
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