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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
2. Verify that the voltage in your home corresponds to that of your appliance.
3. DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
4. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse the cord, plug, temperature
controller or the appliance in water or other liquid.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
6. Unplug from outlet and allow to cool when not in use, before cleaning, and
before putting on or taking off parts
7. 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 the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair,
or adjustment.
8. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.
9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or cause injury.
10. DO NOT let the cord hang over the edge of a 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. DO NOT use the appliance for other than intended use.
13. Do not intend to operate by means of an external timer or separate remote-
control system.
14. Extreme caution must be exercised when moving an appliance containing hot
oil or other hot liquids
15. Do not use on plastic or synthetic tablecloths or any unstable surface or near
flammable goods including curtains, draperies, walls, and the like, as fire
may occur.
16. Never impact this unit or drop from high place.
17. DO NOT touch the plate surface while in use or before cooling down, even
when the power is switched to the “OFF” position.
18. DO NOT touch the stainless steel cover during use. HOT SURFACE!
19. Do not use metal utensils on the cooking plate, as they will scratch the non-
stick coating.
20. To disconnect, turn temperature control to MIN setting and unplug cord from
outlet.
ThIS UNIT IS INTENDED FOR
hOUSEhOlD USE ONly
This appliances is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-serviceable parts inside. Do
not attempt to service this product. Do not immerse base in water or other liquid.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, as a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not insert fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it
still fails to fit, contact a qualified electrician.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE.
ExTENSION CORD USE
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from
entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. AN EXTENSION CORD MAY BE USED
WITH CARE; HOWEVER, THE MARKED ELECTRICAL RATING SHOULD BE AT LEAST AS
GREAT AS THE ELECTRICAL RATING OF THE APPLIANCE. The extension cord should
not be allowed to drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over.
SAvE ThESE INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you
for purchasing the Oster™ Panini Maker/Grill. Before you
use this product for the first time, please take a few moments to read these
instructions and keep it for reference. Pay particular attention to the Safety
Instructions provided. Please review the product service and warranty
statements. To learn more about Oster® products, please visit us at
www.oster.com or call us at 1-800-334-0759.
