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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this product.
2. This appliance generates heat during use. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Always
protect your hands with non-slip oven mitts or similar.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not place or immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other
liquid.
4. This appliance is not to be used by children or by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children should not play with
the appliance.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF,
then unplug power cord from outlet. Do not disconnect by pulling on cord. Always grasp the plug and
pull to disconnect.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has
been damaged in any manner. Do not attempt to replace or splice a damaged cord. Return appliance to
the manufacturer (see warranty) for examination, repair or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause
injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near wet surfaces, or heat sources such as a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance or removing a pan, containing hot oil or other
hot liquids. Always protect your hands with non-slip oven mitts or similar.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. Misuse can cause injuries. Intended for household
countertop use only. Keep 6 inches (152 mm) clear from the wall and on all sides. Always use appliance
on a dry, stable, level surface.
14. Oversize foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted in a toaster as they may involve a
risk of fire of electric shock.
15. A fire may occur if toasters are covered, touching or near flammable materials, including curtains,
draperies, towels, walls, and the like, when in operation. Do not place any item on top of the appliance
when in operation.
16. Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in.
17. Do not operate this toaster unattended.
18. When heating toaster pastries, follow the instructions in the manual for toaster pastries. If no
instructions are provided specific to toaster pastries, always use the lightest toast color setting.
19. To reduce the risk of fire, empty the crumb tray after each use.
