Hamilton Beach 35030 Use & Care - Page 2

840150301 ENv04.qxd 3/11/08 3:12 PM 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. 3. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or heating element assembly in water or other liquid. 4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5. Be sure handle is properly assembled to basket and locked into place. See detailed assembly directions. 6. 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. 7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment. 8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer for use with this model may cause injuries. 9. Do not use outdoors. 10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 12. Extreme caution must be used when moving deep fryer containing hot oil. 13. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF and remove plug from wall outlet. 14. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose. 15. Be sure handle is properly assembled to basket and locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions. 16. To reduce the risk of injury, NEVER fill oil above MAX fill mark. 17. Always ensure removable pot is filled at least MIN level when using oil. 18. Never leave appliance unattended while in use. 19. Always dry foods and remove ice before frying. 20. Always dry deep fryer components thoroughly after cleaning and before frying. 21. Always fry with lid in place. 22. Do not use refrigerated oil. 23. Never block vent on lid. Be aware of steam emitting from vent. 24. Escaping steam may cause burns to hands or fingers. Open the lid carefully. 25. Always raise basket, rest on drain bracket, and allow food to drain before removing lid or food basket. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION This product is intended for household use only. This product is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and serving of foods. This product is not intended for use with any non-food materials or products. 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 using an adaptor. If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet. 2 WARNING! Burn Hazards. • Serious hot-oil burns may result from a deep-fat fryer being pulled off a countertop. Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of the counter where it may be grabbed by children or become entangled with the user. Do not use with an extension cord. • Hot liquid will splash if you miss the drain bracket and accidentally drop the frying basket into the hot liquid. Do not lean over the deep fryer when the lid is off.