Hamilton Beach 37536 Use & Care - Page 2

840181301 ENv02.qxd:Layout 1 8/5/10 9:52 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use pot holders when removing hot containers. 3. To protect against a risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or base in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5. Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug and allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment. 7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. 8. Do not use outdoors. 9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including the stove. 10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in a heated oven. 11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil, food, water, or other hot liquids. 12. To disconnect, make sure the cook switch is pushed up to the "up" position; then remove plug from wall outlet. 13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 14. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into the cooker. 15. CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Cook only in removable container. 16. Do not place the unit directly under cabinets when operating as this product produces large amounts of steam. Avoid reaching over the product when operating. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION This appliance is intended for household use only. WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric 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 by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet. The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over. 2