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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
• Before connecting the appliance, make sure the voltage in your outlet is the same as the
voltage indicated on the appliance’s rating label.
• DO NOT touch the unit’s hot surfaces.
• To protect against electric shock, DO NOT immerse the power cord, plug or unit in water or any
other liquid.
• Unplug the power cord from the electric outlet when the unit is not in use and before cleaning.
Allow the appliance parts to cool before cleaning the appliance or storing.
• DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the unit malfunctions
or is damaged in any manner. To avoid the risk of electric shock, DO NOT disassemble the
appliance. Take it to an Authorized OsterTM Service Center for examination and repair.
Incorrect re-assembly can cause a risk of electric shock when the appliance is used.
• The use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause fire, electrical
shock, or injury.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
• DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of table or countertop, or touch hot surfaces.
• DO NOT place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
• To disconnect, remove plug from the wall outlet. NEVER yank the cord to disconnect the
appliance from the outlet. To unplug, grasp plug and pull straight out from the outlet.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use.
• Use the unit on a hard, flat level surface to avoid interruption of airflow underneath this
appliance.
• This appliance was designed for household use only.
• DO NOT operate in the open position.
• When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all sides for air
circulation.
• DO NOT leave unit unattended during use.
• When using this appliance, make sure there are no flammable materials close to it, such as
curtains, paper, plastic, etc.
• 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.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children, or
incapacitated individuals.
