Hamilton Beach 33101 User Guide - Page 2

840205400 ENv03.qxd:840174900 Ev01.qxd 6/9/11 3:40 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. 3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or base 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. 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. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. 8. Do not use outdoors. 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. To disconnect food warmer, remove plug from wall outlet. 13. CAUTION: To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not warm food in base. Warm food only in removable crock. 14. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated crock. 15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION This product is intended for household use only. This product is only intended for the serving of foods. This product is not intended for use with any non-food materials or products. 2 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 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. 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. 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. LID AND CROCK: PRECAUTIONS AND INFORMATION • Please handle the crock and lid carefully to ensure long life. • Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not place a hot lid or crock into cold water or on a wet surface. • Avoid hitting crock and lid against a faucet or other hard surface. • Do not use crock or lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched. • Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads. • The bottom of crock is very rough and can damage a countertop. Use caution. • The crock and lid can become very hot. Use caution. Do not place directly on any unprotected surface or countertop. • The crock is microwave-safe and oven-proof, but never heat crock when empty. Never place lid on a burner or stove top. Do not place lid in a microwave oven, conventional oven, or on a stove top. REMOVING LID AND CROCK When removing lid, tilt so that the opening faces away from you to avoid being burned by steam. The bottom of the case of the food warmer gets very warm because the heating elements are located here. Use oven mitts to remove crock. 3