IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Signal Word Definitions
DANGER – Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury. Usage of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING – Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION – Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor/moderate
injury or product/property damage. It also alerts against unsafe practices.
When using this or any other electrical appliance, always follow these basic safety precautions:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
WARNING-- To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or serious personal injury:
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.
Always use the product on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface.
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The appliance must only be used with both plates properly installed.
The temperature of the accessible surfaces may be very high when the appliance is in use. Make sure not
to touch these hot parts of the appliance.
Use the product in a well-ventilated area. Keep at least 4-6 inches of space on all sides of the product to
allow adequate air circulation.
Do not place the product on or near a gas or electric burner, or inside or on top of a heated oven or other
heat source.
Do not allow the product to touch curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels, or other flammable
materials during its use.
Do not touch hot surfaces of the product. Do not move the product while it is plugged in. Allow the product
to thoroughly cool before handling it.
Do not line the Drip Tray with aluminum foil or any other material.
Do not use attachments not recommended for use with this product or sold by the product manufacturer.
Do not use the product near water or other liquids.
Do not place or drop the product into water or other liquids. If the product falls into water, immediately
unplug it from the electrical outlet. Do not touch or reach into the water.
Do not leave the product unattended while it is in use. The appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
Do not put any stress on the Power Cord where it connects to the product as the Power Cord could fray
and break.
Do not plug or unplug the product into/from an electrical outlet with a wet hand.
Keep the product and its Power Cord away from heated surfaces.
Never operate this product if it has a damaged Power Cord or Plug, is not working properly, has been
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