Hamilton Beach 68321Z Use & Care - Page 2

840173901 ENnv06.qxd:Layout 1 10/7/08 1:11 PM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS This is not a toy or children's product. This product is not designed or intended for use by children age 12 or younger. Adult supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Check voltage to be sure that the voltage indicated on the nameplate agrees with your voltage. 3. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put motor housing of appliance 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, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. 6. Avoid contacting moving parts. 7. 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 electrical or mechanical adjustment. 8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury. 9. Do not use outdoors. 10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces. 11. Keep hands and utensils out of freezer bowl while in use to reduce the risk of injury to persons or to the appliance itself. 12. Do not place on or near hot surfaces such as a hot gas or electric burner. Do not use this unit near oven, heater, or fireplace. 13. Do not operate dry. Always have mixture in freezer bowl. 14. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION This appliance is intended for household use only. 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 appliance. 2