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This appliance is intended for household
use only.
This appliance is equipped with a grounded-
type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug). This plug
will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a
3-prong plug. This is a safety feature. If the
plug should fail to fit, contact an electrician
to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not
attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding pin, part of the 3-prong plug.
This appliance has a short cord to reduce
hazards of becoming entangled or tripping
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
Grill Safety
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1.
Read all instructions. Keep these
instructions for future use.
2.
Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
or knobs.
3.
To protect against electrical shock, do
not immerse cord assembly or plug in
water or other liquid.
4.
Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
5.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts and before
cleaning the appliance and before mov-
ing the appliance.
6.
Always attach plug to appliance first,
then plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn any control to off and
remove plug from wall outlet.
7.
Do not leave the appliance unattended
when in use.
8.
Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions, or is dropped
or damaged in any manner. Call our
toll-free customer service number for
information on examination, repair, or
adjustment.
9.
Do not use outdoors.
10.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch hot surfaces,
including the stove.
11.
Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12.
Always use the appliance on a dry level
surface.
13.
Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
14.
Use extreme caution when moving an
appliance containing hot oil or other
hot liquids.
15.
Always unplug grill and then remove
cord before attempting to move
the grill.
16.
The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Hamilton Beach/
Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause injuries.
17.
Do not use without base in place. Clean
after each use.
18.
Fuel, such as charcoal briquettes, is not
to be used with appliance.
19.
Use only on properly grounded outlet.
20.
When in operation, a fire may occur if
the grill is touching or near flammable
material, including curtains, draperies,
walls, backsplashes, cabinets and
the like.
Consumer Safety Information
over a longer cord. A grounded-type 3 wire
extension cord may be used if the electrical
rating of the extension cord is equal to or
greater than the rating of the electric grill.
Use only an extension cord rated 15
amperes or greater. Care must be taken
to arrange the extension cord so that it
will not drape over countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over.
Do not leave this appliance unattended
while in use.
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