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Crockpot's Safety Precautions
Crockpot's is very safety conscious when
designing and manufacturing consumer
products, but it is essential that the product
user also exercise care when using an
electrical appliance. Listed below are
precautions which are essential for the safe
use of an electrical appliance:
• Read carefully and save all the instructions
provided with an appliance.
• Always turn the power off at the power outlet
before you insert or remove a plug. Remove by
grasping the plug - do not pull on the cord.
• Turn the power off and remove the plug when
the appliance is not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not use your appliance with an extension
cord unless this cord has been checked and
tested by a qualified technician or service
person.
• Always use your appliance from a power
outlet of the voltage (A.C. only) marked on the
appliance.
• 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.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be
high when the appliance is operating.
• Never leave an appliance unattended while
in use.
• Intended for household countertop use only.
Keep 15cm clear from the wall and on all
sides. Always use appliance on a dry, stable,
level surface.
• Do not use an appliance for any purpose other
than its intended use.
• Do not place an appliance on or near a hot gas
flame, electric element or on a heated oven.
• Do not place on top of any other appliance.
• Do not let the power cord of an appliance hang
over the edge of a table or bench top or touch
any hot surface.
• Do not operate any electrical appliance with
a damaged cord or after the appliance has
been damaged in any manner. If damage
is suspected, return the appliance to the
nearest Sunbeam Appointed Service Centre for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• The appliance should be supplied through a
residual current device (RCD) having a rated
residual operating current not exceeding 30
mA.
• Do not immerse the appliance in water or any
other liquid unless recommended.
• Appliances are not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.
• This appliance is intended to be used in
household and similar applications such
as: staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments; farm houses; by
clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments; bed and breakfast type
environments.
• The supply cord should be regularly examined
for signs of damage and the appliance is not to
be used if the cord is damaged.
• Be aware that certain foods, such as
applesauce, cranberries, pearl barley, oatmeal
or other cereals, split peas, noodles, macaroni,
rhubarb, or spaghetti can foam, froth, and
sputter, and clog the pressure release device
(Steam Release Valve). Recipes using these
items must be followed carefully to avoid
problems
If you have any concerns regarding the performance and use of your appliance,
please visit www.crockpot.com or contact the Consumer Service Line.
Ensure the above safety precautions are understood.
Features of your Express Easy Release
Lid Lock Pin
Heating Base
Lid Handle
Lid
Control Panel
Power Cord
Condensation
Collector
Power Cord Port
Steam Release Valve
Steam Release Dial
Bobber Valve
Cooking Pot
