Strata 21595, User Manual

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SAFETY WARNINGS AND GUIDELINES
Please read this entire manual before using this device, paying extra attention to these
safety warnings and guidelines. Please keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
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This cooker is intended for indoor use only.
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Do not immerse the cooker in water for cleaning. If the cooker falls into water
during use, do not reach in the water to retrieve it. Immediately unplug it from its
power source.
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Do not touch the cooker or power cord with wet hands.
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Prior to operation, check the cooker and power cord for physical damage. Do not
use if physical damage has occurred.
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Do not expose this cooker to excessively high temperatures. Do not place it in, on,
or near heat sources, such as a fireplace, stove, radiator, etc. Do not leave it in direct
sunlight.
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Use only in a well-ventilated area where steam and heat can escape and dissipate.
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Do not expose your skin to the steam that escapes during cooking. The steam is
very hot and can cause burns.
 Before plugging the cooker into a power outlet, ensure that the outlet provides the
same type and level of power required by the device.

Unplug this cooker from the power source when not in use and prior to cleaning.
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Take care to prevent damage to the power cord. Do not allow it to become
crimped, pinched, walked on, or become tangled with other cords. Ensure that the
power cord does not present a tripping hazard.
 Never unplug the cooker by pulling on the power cord. Always grasp the connector
head.
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This cooker uses a grounded power cord and requires a ground connection for safe
operation. Ensure that the power source has a proper ground connection. Do not
modify the plug or use a "cheater" plug to bypass the ground connection.
 Take care to prevent damage to the seal.