Avanti MKB40C1B, Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
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To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or
injury when using your appliance, follow these
basic precautions:
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS, PRODUCT LABELS AND WARNINGS BEFORE USING THE
APPLIANCE.
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Do not touch hot surfaces, use handles or knobs. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials
and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Allow the unit to cool thoroughly before putting in or
taking off parts.
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When the unit is not in use and before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the wall outlet. Make sure
the appliance is turned off before unplugging.
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To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquids.
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Don’t leave children alone or unattended where the appliance is hot or in operation. This appliance is
not designed to be used by children.
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Never use your appliance for heating the room. Your oven is not designed to heat your kitchen.
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Do not operate this or any appliance with a frayed or damaged cord or plug, after the appliance
malfunctions, is dropped or has been damaged in any manner.
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Do not use attachments not recommended by the manufacturer; they may cause fire, electric shock
or personal injury.
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Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.
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Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.
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Do not let the cord dangle over the edge of a tabletop, countertop or to touch hot surfaces.
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Do not place the appliance near a hot gas, electric burner or in a heated oven.
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Extreme caution should be used when using containers constructed of other than metal or glass.
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A fire may occur if the appliance is covered or touching flammable materials, including curtains,
draperies, walls, etc., when in operation. Do not store any items on top of the appliance when in
operation.
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Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories in this unit when
not in use.
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Do not place any flammable materials in the appliance, such as paper, cardboard, plastic or any
materials that may catch fire or melt.
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Never clean the appliance with flammable liquids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.
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Do not cover the appliance with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the appliance.
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Oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in the appliance as they may create a fire or
risk of electrical shock.
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Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts
involving a risk of electrical shock.
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When broiling, use extreme caution when removing tray or disposing of hot grease.
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To turn this appliance off, return all controls to the “0” / “OFF” position, then remove the plug from
wall outlet.
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Cooked food can be very hot, especially pastry filling. Handle with care.
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Never pick up a flaming pan. Turns the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by
covering the pan completely with a well fitting lid.
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Do not use water on grease fires. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with
baking soda, multipurpose dry chemical, or fire extinguisher. Flame in the oven can be smothered
completely by closing the oven door and turning the oven off or by using baking soda, multipurpose
dry chemical, or fire extinguisher.
This Unit Is For Household Use Only
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