Hamilton Beach 33970 Use and Care Manual - Page 3

Other Consumer Safety Information This appliance is intended for household use only. This appliance is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and serving of foods. This appliance is not intended for use with any nonfood materials or products. w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with a grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a 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 into the outlet, have an electrician replace the outlet. A short power-supply cord is used to reduce the risk resulting from it being grabbed by children, becoming entangled in, or tripping over a longer cord. REMOVABLE VESSEL AND LID: PRECAUTIONS AND INFORMATION • Please handle removable vessel and lid carefully to ensure long life. • Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, do not place a hot lid into cold water, or onto a wet surface. • Avoid hitting removable vessel or lid against faucet or other hard surfaces. • Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads. • The bottom of the removable vessel is very rough and can damage the countertop. Use caution. • The removable vessel and lid can become very hot. Use caution. Do not place directly on any unprotected surface or countertop. • Do not use lid if chipped, cracked, or severely scratched. • Never place removable vessel or lid on a burner or stove top. Do not place removable vessel or lid in a microwave oven or conventional oven. REMOVING LID AND REMOVABLE VESSEL When removing lid, tilt so that opening faces away from you to avoid being burned by steam. The sides of the slow cooker's base get very warm because the heating elements are located here. Use handles on base if necessary. Use oven mitts to remove removable vessel. 3