Hamilton Beach 04381 Use And Care - Page 2

840117900 ENv00 8/27/03 11:28 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. In order to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to property, follow these instructions carefully. When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using this appliance. 2. Do not immerse this product in water or splash water on it. An electrical short may result in shock or fire. 3. Do not handle the plug with wet hands; electrical shock may occur, resulting in injury or death. 4. Never attempt to disassemble or alter the product in any way not instructed by this manual. Shock, fire, or bodily injury may occur. Contact Hamilton Beach at 1-800-851-8900 for assistance. 5. Do not operate this product in any greasy environment, such as in the kitchen. This product is not intended to filter oil or grease from the air. 6. Do not operate this product near an open flame (candle, fireplace, stovetop, etc.). It may ignite, resulting in bodily injury or property damage. 7. Do not operate this product in a garage or other area with oil or chemicals such as solvents or insecticides. 8. Always unplug the power cord from the receptacle when the Allergen Reducer is not in use, before cleaning, replacing parts, or before moving to another location. 9. Do not insert foreign objects into the product for any reason. Bodily injury or property damage may occur. 10. Do not use this product outdoors. It is intended for indoor use only. 11. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this Allergen Reducer with any solid-state speed control device. 12. Do not use the TrueAir™ Allergen Reducer in unheated areas such as a garage or porch. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Consumer Safety Information This appliance is intended for household use only. This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of plug has one blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an electrical outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk of electrical shock. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug by modifying the plug in any way. 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 Allergen Reducer. 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. Route the electrical or extension cord clear of furniture to prevent damage from pinching. 2