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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your own safety, always follow these basic precautions when using your appliance:
1. READ AND SAVE ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Make sure the voltage in your outlet is the same as the voltage indicated on the
appliance’s rating label.
3. Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
4. When plugged in, DO NOT touch if it falls into water or other liquid. Unplug it
immediately.
5. DO NOT use it when standing on a wet floor or in contact with an electrical conductor.
6. DO NOT store it near a sink or bathtub. NEVER immerse it in water.
7. DO NOT operate it with a damaged cord or plug; or if appliance is dropped,
damaged; or after it malfunctions.
8. Use with wall receptacle only.
9. DO NOT let the electrical cord hang over the edge of the table or countertop or touch
hot surfaces.
10. The use of accessories or spare parts not recommended by the manufacturer can
cause fire, electrical damage or serious personal injuries.
11. DO NOT operate any appliance if the cord is damaged. DO NOT use it if the
appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. In order to avoid the
risk of an electric shock, NEVER try to repair the appliance yourself. Take it to the
nearest Authorized Oster
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Service Center for examination and repair. An incorrect
re-assembly could present a risk of electric shock when the unit is used.
12. DO NOT use it outdoors or for commercial purposes.
13. NEVER yank the cord to disconnect the unit from the outlet. Instead, grasp the plug
and pull it to disconnect.
14. DO NOT use this appliance for purposes other than the one for which it was designed.
15. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, heated oven or microwave oven.
16. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
17. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children, or
incapacitated individuals.
THIS UNIT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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 in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG IN ANY WAY.
