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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before use.
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Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
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To protect against electric shock do not immerse cord, plugs, or control panel
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assembly in water or other liquid.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
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Unplug from wall 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 the appliance.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the
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appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Call
our toll-free customer assistance number for information on examination, repair,
or adjustment.
Do not cook on broken stoneware crock – If stoneware crock should break,
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cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken stoneware crock and
create a risk of electric shock.
Clean stoneware crock with caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe
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spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn, some cleaners can
produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
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manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injuries to persons.
Do not use outdoors or in a damp area.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of 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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To disconnect the appliance, turn all controls to “off”, then remove plug from the
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electrical outlet.
Do not use this appliance for anything other than its intended use.
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Do not operate the appliance unattended.
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Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
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other hot liquids. Do not move during operation.
The supplied stoneware crocks are only suitable for use with the base unit.
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Always leave the glass lid on the stoneware crock when cooking.
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Do not place the hot stoneware crock on a non heat-resistant surface. The
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surface may be damaged.
Surfaces on unit may be hot during and immediately after use. Be careful to
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avoid touching hot surfaces.
Never use appliance without the stoneware crocks inserted.
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Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a
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heated pot.
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