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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1.
Read all instructions.
2.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
or knobs.
3.
To protect against risk of electric shock,
do not immerse cord, plugs, or heating
element assembly in water or other liquid.
4.
Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
5.
Be sure handle is properly assembled to
basket and locked into place. See
detailed assembly directions.
6.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool, before
putting on or taking off parts and before
cleaning the appliance.
7.
Do not operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or is has been
damaged in any manner. Call our
toll-free customer service number for
information on examination, repair, or
adjustment.
8.
The use of accessory attachments not
recommended or sold by Hamilton
Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. for use with
this model may cause injuries.
9.
Do not use outdoors.
10.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
11.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12.
Extreme caution must be used when
moving fryer containing hot oil.
13.
Always attach plug to appliance first,
then plug cord in the wall outlet. To dis-
connect, turn any control to OFF and
remove plug from wall outlet.
14.
Do not use appliance for other than
intended purpose.
15.
To reduce the risk of injury, do not fill oil
above max fill mark.
16.
Always ensure oil pot is filled to at least
MIN.
17.
Never leave appliance unattended while
in use.
18.
Always dry foods and remove ice before
frying.
19.
Always dry fryer components thoroughly
after cleaning and before frying.
20.
Always fry with lid in place.
21.
Do not use refrigerated oil.
22.
Never block vent on lid. Be aware of
steam emitting from vent.
23.
Always raise basket, rest on drain bracket
and allow food to drain.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance is intended for household
use only.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload do not
use another high wattage appliance on the
same circuit with the fryer.
OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
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WARNING
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.
Burn Hazard
• Do not allow cord to hang over edge of counter; it could be grabbed by a child or
become entangled during use
• Do not use with an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious injjury or death.
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