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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against fire,electric shock and injury to persons do
not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
• 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.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any
manner. Contact Consumer Service for examination, repair or
adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or
injury to persons.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
• To disconnect remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• The Carafe is designed for use with this appliance. It must never
be used on a range top.
• Do not set a hot Carafe on a wet or cold surface.
• Do not use a cracked Carafe or a Carafe having a loose or
weakened handle.
• Do not clean Carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive material.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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