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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.
This appliance is for household use only. Do not use outdoors.
3.
Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.
4.
Before using for the first time, check if voltage indicated on the base of the appliance
corresponds to the voltage on the electrical outlet.
5.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
6.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to an
authorized service center for examination, repair or adjustment.
7.
When not in use, or assembling and disassembling, or before cleaning, unplug the
appliance from the outlet. Make sure the appliance cools down completely before
assembling, disassembling and cleaning.
8.
Do not immerse the appliance in water or any other liquid.
9.
Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10.
Do not touch hot surfaces of the appliance. Use handles or knobs.
11.
Do not place anything on top of this appliance.
12.
Do not operate the appliance on a wall-mount, shelf or near flammable materials such
as blinds, curtains, etc.
13.
If the electric circuit is overloaded with other appliances, this appliance may not operate
properly. This appliance should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other
operating appliances.
14.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical
parts involving a risk of electric shock.
15.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
16.
Do not leave the appliance unattended during its use.
17.
Do not insert any part of the body, oversized items, foil packages or metallic utensils in
the appliance.
18.
Do not operate the toaster without the crumb tray in its correct position. Always clean
out accumulated crumbs in order to avoid the risk of fire or malfunction.
19.
Do not toast any food that will drip when heated.
20.
Do not force the food into the toasting slot.
