Hamilton Beach 22111 Use & Care - Page 4

840141600 ENv01.qxd 3/31/06 2:06 PM Page 4 wWARNING Fire Hazard • Do not operate while unattended. • Do not use with food that has been spread with butter, jelly, frosting, etc. • Do not use with rice cakes, fried foods, frozen prepared foods or non-bread items. • Do not use with toaster pastries. Always cook toaster pastries in a toaster oven broiler. • Do not cover or use near curtains, walls, cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, etc. • Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children. • Always unplug toaster when not in use. • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire. Shock Hazard • Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid. • This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electrical shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or using an adaptor. If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not operate toaster while unattended. 3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 4. Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in. 5. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or toaster in water or other liquid. 6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, or moving toaster. 7. Do not operate toaster with a damaged cord or plug or after toaster malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call our tollfree customer service number for information on examination, repair or adjustment. 8. Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be inserted in a toaster as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock. 9. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off pad and touch electrical parts resulting in risk of electrical shock. 10. A fire may occur if toaster is covered or touching flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, overhead cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, and the like, when in operation. 11. Do not operate toaster in an enclosed space, such as an appliance cabinet, caddy, garage or other storage area. 12. Do not cook, warm, or toast rice cakes, fried foods, non-bread items or toaster pastries. Toaster pastries should be heated in a toaster oven broiler. Do not heat any food product that has been spread or iced with margarine, butter, jelly, frosting, syrup, or other spread. Follow Toasting Guide. 13. Failure to clean crumb tray may result in a fire hazard. 14. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 15. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 16. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Hamilton Beach/ProctorSilex, Inc. may cause injuries. 17. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the stove. 18. Before unplugging toaster, make sure bread lifter is in "up" position. 19. Do not use outdoors. 20. Do not use toaster for other than intended use. 21. This product is for household use only. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4