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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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4. Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in.
5. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug,
or toaster in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before putting on or taking off parts, or moving toaster.
7. Do not operate toaster with a damaged cord or plug or after
toaster malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
Call our toll-free customer service number for information on
examination, repair or adjustment.
8. Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be
inserted in a toaster as they may involve a risk of fire or electric
shock.
9. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off pad
and touch electrical parts resulting in risk of electrical shock.
10. A fire may occur if toaster is covered or touching flammable
material, including curtains, draperies, walls, overhead cabinets,
paper or plastic products, cloth towels, and the like, when in
operation.
11. Do not operate toaster in an enclosed space, such as an
appliance cabinet, caddy, garage or other storage area.
12. Do not cook, warm, or toast rice cakes, fried foods, non-bread
items or toaster pastries. Toaster pastries should be heated in a
toaster oven broiler. Do not heat any food product that has
been spread or iced with margarine, butter, jelly, frosting, syrup,
or other spread. Follow Toasting Guide.
13. Failure to clean crumb tray may result in a fire hazard.
14. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
15. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
16. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause injuries.
17. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove.
18. Before unplugging toaster, make sure bread lifter is in “up” position.
19. Do not use outdoors.
20. Do not use toaster for other than intended use.
21. This product is for household use only.
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WARNING
Fire Hazard
• Do not operate while unattended.
• Do not use with food that has been spread with butter, jelly,
frosting, etc.
• Do not use with rice cakes, fried foods, frozen prepared foods
or non-bread items.
• Do not use with toaster pastries. Always cook toaster pastries
in a toaster oven broiler.
• Do not cover or use near curtains, walls, cabinets, paper or
plastic products, cloth towels, etc.
• Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children.
• Always unplug toaster when not in use.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
Shock Hazard
• Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that
reduces the risk of electrical shock. The plug fits only one way
into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
plug by modifying the plug in any way or using an adaptor.
If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
have an electrician replace the outlet.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not operate toaster while unattended.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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