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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.
1. Read all instructions.
2. Be sure to use earthling switch socket, and the socket must be inserted tightly. Never use a universal
socket shared with others electrical appliances.
3. The inner pot, heating base and heating plate are very hot when in use or within sometime after shutdown,
never touch them with your hand. Always allow it to cool down before handling.
4. Fill water or soup not more than "MAX" water line during operation, spillage from overflow when boiled
may cause electric hazard.
5. To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons, do not immerse cord, plugs, or heating base
in water or other liquid.
6. Be sure to use the specific pot to the product, and do not put other pots on the heating plate of this
product for cooking.
7. Please add water if steam for long time, to avoid dry-cooking.
8. In case any defects are found to avoid any dangers, please do not disassemble the units by own. Please
send the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or after sales service center for examination and
repair.
9. Operate the appliance on a flat and dry place. Always keep the appliance dry, especially the heating plate.
The appliance may be deformed or damaged when exposed to high heat or used in unstable surroundings
(excess water or humidity).
10. Make sure the outer surface of the pot and the heating plate is clean and dry before plug-in.
11. Do not remove pot from heating plate before cooling. Remove with force will damage pot and heating
plate.
12. Do not place any object nearby or cover or touch the hot steam vent of the glass lid while cooking.
13. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool down before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning the appliance.
14. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has
been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or after sales service
center for examination and repair.
15. The use of accessory attachment not recommended by the manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock
or injury to persons.
16. Do not use the appliances outdoors.
17. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surface.
18. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
19. It is normal for smoke or smell to be emitted during first use. Continue using till smoke stops.
20. Do not put other pot on the heating of this appliance for heating.
21. Do not use inner pot directly in open flame.
22. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
23. This appliance is not intended for use by person (including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
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