IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use HANDLES or KNOBS.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse TEMPERATURE
CONTROL PROBE or CORD in water or other liquid.
4. This appliance is not for use by children.
5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near
children.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged CORD or PLUG or
after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any man-
ner. Return appliance to Rival
®
(see warranty) for examination, repair,
or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Rival
®
may
cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let CORD hang over edge of table or counter, or touch heat-
ed surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing
hot oil or other hot liquids.
13. Always attach TEMPERATURE CONTROL PROBE* to appliance first,
then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn TEMPERATURE
CONTROL to “OFF”, then remove plug from wall outlet.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
*Use only Rival
®
model MPTC-1 TEMPERATURE CONTROL PROBE.
