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IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
When using any electrical appliance, especially
when children are present,
basic safety
precautions should always be taken to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury
,
including the following:
• Never leave unattended while cooking to
avoid possibility of fire.
• This appliance is intended for
HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
and similar applications such as:
- staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and
other working environments;
- farmhouses;
- clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments;
- bed and breakfast settings
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or
lack experience and knowledge unless, they
have been given instruction and or guidance
concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
•
Use only on an appropriate benchtop and
indoors only, sitting away from flammable
materials such as curtains, draperies and walls
of similar nature as a fire may occur if comes in
contact or becomes covered during operation.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas, electric
burner, or in a heated oven.
• Do not use appliance for other than its
intended use.
•
This appliance is under 220V~240V use only.
Check voltage to be sure the voltage indicated
on the nameplate agrees with your voltage.
• Always attach plug to unit first, then plug
cord to wall outlet. To safely disconnect,
press the
power button to stop cooking
cycle and remove plug from electrical outlet.
• To avoid the possibility of the unit being
accidentally pulled off the working area,
which could result in damage to the unit or
personal injury, do not let the cord hang over
the edge of a table or benchtop.
• To avoid damage to the cord and possible
fire or electrocution hazard, do not let cord
come into contact with any hot surfaces
including a stovetop.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has been
dropped or damaged (including the cord) in
any manner or is not operating correctly.
• Do not operate this appliance in an
appliance cabinet or under a wall cabinet.
When storing in an appliance cabinet, always
unplug the unit from the electrical outlet.
Not doing so could create a risk of fire,
especially if the unit is in contact with the
walls of any cabinetry or on closing the
cabinet door and touching the unit.
• Keep hands hair and clothing away during
operation to reduce the risk of injury.
• Always unplug from the electrical outlet
when not in use before putting on or taking
off parts and before cleaning.
• The use of attachments not recommended
by Cuisinart may be hazardous.
• At no time, before or during cooking and
cleaning immerse unit, plug or cord in water,
or any other liquids similarly under running
water too – this is to protect against the
starting of a fire and electric shock that could
induce injury to persons. If the unit, plug or
cord should fall into water or other liquids,
unplug the cord from the electrical output
immediately. DO NOT reach into the water.
• The temperature of accessible surfaces may
be high when the appliance is operating.
Surfaces marked with this symbol will be very
hot to touch during use – only use
handles and/or knobs. DO NOT
TOUCH until the unit has cooled
down.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as
adding refrigerated foods into the glass dish.
• Be certain the steamer lid is securely in place
before operating.
•
No object should ever be rested on the glass
dish. This includes cooking utensils and
baking dishes.
• Do not place sealed or airtight containers in
the glass dish.
• Do not place paper, cardboard, plastic or
similar products in the glass dish.
• Use extreme caution when removing lid and
steaming tray or when moving the unit itself
that may be very hot.
• Do not clean with metal scouring pads.
Pieces can break off the pad and touch
electrical parts, involving a risk of electric
shock.
