Cuisinart SS-15 Owner Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be taken 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 and knobs. 3. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or base unit in water or other liquids. 4. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain disabilities. 5. Always 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. 6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair, and electrical or mechanical adjustment. 7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Cuisinart may cause injuries. 8. Do not use outdoors. 9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 11. Always fill water reservoir first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, push the Off button, then remove plug from wall outlet. 12. Do not use appliance for other than its intended use. 13. Snap lid securely onto carafe before serving any beverages. 14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing cycle. 15. The glass carafe is designed for use with this appliance only. It must never be used on the range top. 16. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface. 17. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weakened handle. 18. Do not lift handle to open the lid of the Coffeemaker while brewing is in progress. 19. Do not overfill the water reservoir with water. Use ONLY WATER in this appliance! Do not put any other liquids or foods in the water reservoir except as instructed in the cleaning instructions in this guide. 20. Do not clean carafe, heating plate or single serve drip tray with harsh cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive materials. 21. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. 22. Do not place cloth or otherwise restrict airflow beneath Coffeemaker. 23. Use only the Cuisinart® Gold-Tone Commercial-Style Filter or standard cone-shaped paper filter with this unit. OTHER GOLD TONE PERMANENT FILTERS MAY CAUSE THE COFFEEMAKER TO OVERFLOW. 24. 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 2