Cuisinart CDF-200P1 User Manual - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: 1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. 2. 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. 3. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs. 4. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse control panel, cord, plug or deep fryer in water or other liquids. 5. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities. 6. Never leave appliance unattended when it is connected to the power outlet. 7. Always attach breakaway cord to appliance first, then plug into wall outlet. 8. 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 the nearest Authorized Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment. 9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in fire, electric shock or injury. 10. Do not use outdoors. 11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 13. Extreme caution must be used when moving the Cuisinart® 4-Quart Deep Fryer if it contains hot oil. 14. The appliance will automatically shut off if operation exceeds 12 minutes without oil. If this occurs, use the reset button to reset the appliance. 15. If appliance still does not function after following reset instructions, please contact a Cuisinart Certified Consumer Service Center for assistance. 16. Be sure handles are properly attached to basket and locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions. 17. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use. 18. Periodically check for looseness of screws or nuts and retighten them. CAUTION: Overtightening can result in stripping of screws or nuts or cracking of handle or feet. 19. Do not exceed 60 minutes of ON time within a period of 2 hours. 20. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it closes. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY BREAKAWAY CORD AND POLARIZED PLUG This appliance features a breakaway cord and polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). The breakaway cord is designed to quickly disconnect from the appliance when a pulling force is applied. NOTE: The breakaway cord can fit into the appliance in only one direction. 3