Cuisinart CWC-1600 CWC-1600 Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and personal injury, including the following: 1. U se this appliance only as described in this manual. Other uses not recommended may cause fire, electric shock or personal injury. 2. T his product is intended for household use only. 3. T o protect against electric shock, do not immerse unit, plug or cord in water or spray with liquids. 4. C lose supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. 5. U nplug from the outlet when not in use when moving from one location to another, and before cleaning. 6. T o disconnect the appliance, grip the plug and pull it from the wall outlet. Never pull by the cord. 7. D o not operate the appliance in the presence of explosives and/or flammable fumes. 8. D o not place the appliance or any of its parts near an open flame, cooking or other heating appliance. 9. D o not operate the appliance with a damaged cord or plug, if the product malfunctions, or if it is dropped or damaged in any manner. 10. T he use of attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may be hazardous. 11. P lace the unit on a dry level surface. 12. D o not operate if the housing is removed or damaged. 13. A loose fit between the AC outlet (receptacle) and plug may cause overheating and a distortion of the plug. Contact a qualified electrician to replace loose or worn outlet. 14. T his appliance is designed to be freestanding only, and should not be recessed or built in (fully recessed.) 15. L ocate the unit away from direct sunlight and sources of heat (stove, heater, radiator, etc.). Direct sunlight will affect/alter the outside color of the appliance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or personal injury, unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY SPECIAL CORD SET INSTRUCTIONS NOTICE For your protection, this unit is equipped with a 3-conductor cord set that has a molded 3-prong grounding-type plug, and should be used in combination with a properly connected grounding-type outlet as shown in figure A. If a grounding-type outlet is not available, an adapter, shown in Figure B, may be obtained so that a 2-slot wall outlet can be used with a 3-prong plug. As shown in Figure C, the adapter must be grounded by attaching its grounding lug under the screw of the outlet cover plate. NOTE: Do not remove the grounding prong. CAUTION: Before using an adapter, it must be determined that the outlet cover plate screw is properly grounded. If in doubt, consult a licensed electrician. Never use an adapter unless you are sure it is properly grounded. Note: Use of an adapter is not permitted in Canada. 2