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Important Safeguards
When using electrical appliances especially when children are present, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces, as it will cause burns to hands and limbs. Use handles or knobs. Use potholders
when removing cover or handling hot containers.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not place cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children, as it is an electrical appliance
that may cause electric shock when not in proper use. .
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. If there is a problem, return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injury.
8. Do not use outdoors, as it is not designed for such use and can cause electric shock.
9. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter, as you may trip and fall or cause the hot contents of
the slow cooker to spill and possibly cause burns or injuries.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas, electrical burner or in a heated oven as these actions could cause this appliance
to melt.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food, water or other hot liquids to reduce
the risk of burns or injury to hands and limbs.
12. Lift and open the cover carefully to avoid scalding and to allow hot condensation to drip back into the unit.
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