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Health and Safety
Location
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Always locate your appliance away from the edge of
the worktop.
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Ensure that the appliance is used on a firm, flat, heat
resistant surface.
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Do not use the appliance outdoors or near water.
Mains cable
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The mains cable should reach from the socket to the
appliance without straining the connections.
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Do not let the mains cable hang over the edge of the
worktop or open space where a child could reach it.
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Do not let the cable run across a cooker or hot area
which might damage the cable.
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If the supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Personal safety
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WARNING: Do not touch the top of the
appliance or other hot parts during or
after use, use handles or knobs.
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To protect against the risk of electrical shock do
not put base in water or in any other liquid.
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Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves or a cloth
when removing lid or handling hot containers.
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Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot food, water, or other hot liquids.
Other safety considerations
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Do not switch on the Slow Cooker if the Cooking Pot is
empty.
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Allow the Glass Lid and Cooking Pot to cool before
immersing in water.
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Never cook directly in the Base Unit. Use the Cooking
Pot.
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Do not use the Cooking Pot or Glass Lid if cracked or
chipped.
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Do not switch on the appliance when it is upside down or
laid on it’s side.
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The Glass Lid and Cooking Pot are fragile. Handle them
with care.
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The use of attachments or tools not recommended by
Morphy Richards may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
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Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in
a heated oven.
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Unplug from the socket when not in use, before putting
on or taking off attachments, and before cleaning.
Electrical requirements
Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your
appliance corresponds with your house electricity supply
which must be A.C. (Alternating Current).
Should the fuse in the mains plug require changing, a 3
amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following common sense safety rules.
Please read these instructions carefully before using the product.
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
above if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and if they
understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and
supervised. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children aged less than 8 years.
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Appliances can be used by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge of they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and the hazards
involved.
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Children shall not play with the appliance.
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This appliance is intended to be used in households and similar
applications such as: farm houses, by clients in hotels, motels
and other residential type environments, and bed and breakfast
type environments. It is not suitable for use in staff kitchen areas
in shops, offices and other working environments
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