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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper precautions
must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires or other injury to persons or damage to property.
CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for some time after turning OFF.
Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials and allow metal parts to cool before cleaning.
Do not place anything on top of the appliance while it is operating or while it is hot.
All users of this hot pot must read and understand this instruction manual before operating or cleaning
this appliance.
The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only.
If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, turn the temperature control dial to MIN
and immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.
Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to
operate this appliance; All users of this hot pot must read and understand this instruction manual before
operating or cleaning this appliance.
If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it from the wall outlet immediately.
When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all sides for air circulation. Do not
operate this appliance while it is touching or near curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or other
flammable materials.
Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance!
CAUTION: DO NOT USE COOKING SPRAYS.
Cooking sprays can cause build-up and may affect the nonstick
performance of the hot pot accessories.
To preserve the hot pot’s nonstick coating, always use nylon, plastic, wooden or rubber utensils.
WARNING:
NEVER cut food in the hot pot, or on the grill plate’s cooking surface.
NOTES ON THE 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 in 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 modify the plug in any way.
NOTES ON THE CORD
A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce risks resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care
is exercised in their use.
If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used:
1) The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should
be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
2) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should
be a grounding- type 3-wire cord; and
3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or table top where
it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
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