IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION, HOT SURFACES:
This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during
use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other injury to
persons or damage to property.
1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions
is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of this appliance must read and
understand this instruction manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it from
the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into the water!
3. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all sides
for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it is touching or near curtains,
wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or other flammable materials.
4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord.
Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance!
6. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet.
7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
8. Never use the aluminum pot on an open flame.
9. Lift lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into aluminum pot.
10. Use care when removing the lid. Make sure it is fully cooled before touching.
11. Never leave the aluminum pot unattended when searing foods on the stovetop.
Take care to watch foods so that they brown, not burn.
12. Use protective oven mitts when handling aluminum pot and aluminum pot side
handles, as they will get very hot and may cause injuries such as burns.
NOTES ON THE PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
NOTES ON THE CORD
The provided short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) should be
used to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord. Do not use an extension cord with this product.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not
operate properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from
other appliances.
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