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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or cooking unit in
water or other liquid. CAUTION: Never submerge the heating unit in water or
other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Turn control to “OFF” before unplugging from wall outlet. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to Rival
®
(see warranty) for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Rival
®
may cause fire,
electrical shock or injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch heated surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids. Always use hot pads when moving your heated Crock-Pot
®
slow cooker.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. To disconnect, turn control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
14. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a
heated pot.
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-serviceable parts inside. Power
Unit never needs lubrication. Do not attempt to service this product. Do not immerse
base in water or other liquid. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the
hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord.
AN EXTENSION
CORD MAY BE USED WITH CARE; HOWEVER, THE MARKED ELECTRICAL RATING
SHOULD BE AT LEAST AS GREAT AS THE ELECTRICAL RATING OF THE CROCK-POT
®
SLOW COOKER.
The extension cord should not be allowed to drape over the counter
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
NOTE: During initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke and/or odor may be
detected. This is normal with many heating appliances and will not recur after a few uses.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician.
Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. If the plug fits loosely
into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet.
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