Hamilton Beach 33967 Use & Care - Page 2

840161402 ENnv03.qxd 11/30/07 9:50 AM 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 or knobs. 3. To protect against electrical 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 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 hot gas or an 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 slow cooker, press OFF button on control; remove plug from wall outlet. 13. Caution: To prevent damage or shock hazard do not cook in base. Cook only in removable liner. 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 preparation, cooking, and serving of foods. This product is not intended for use with any non-food materials or products. 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 using an adaptor. If the plug does not fit, 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 slow cooker. 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. 2