Hamilton Beach 25460C Use & Care - Page 2

840199000 ENv05.qxd:840111000 Ev02.qxd 1/14/11 3:02 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse appliance, cord, or plug 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 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 is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment. 7. Do not use outdoors. 8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer for use with this model may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. 9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove. 10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids. 12. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Consumer Safety Information This appliance is intended for household use only. WARNING! Shock Hazard: This product is provided with either a polarized (one wide blade) or grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized or grounded 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 fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet. To reduce risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the unit in water. To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with the panini press. 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. If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a groundingtype, 3-wire cord. 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. An extension cord should be connected to the appliance first, before it is plugged into the outlet. Always use a hot mitt to protect hand when opening the panini press. CAUTION: Escaping steam may cause burns. 2