Oster 12 X 16 Electric Skillet Instruction Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using your electric skillet, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS • Be sure that lid handles are assembled and fastened properly per this manual. • Do not touch hot surfaces, use handles. • To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the temperature controller, cord or plug in water or other liquids. • Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. • Unplug the appliance from the outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow appliance to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning appliance. • Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return to an Authorized Service Station for examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment. You can locate the nearest service center by calling 1.800.334.0759. • The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries. • Do not use outdoors. • Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces. • Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven. • Use extreme caution when moving the appliance if it contains hot oil or any other hot liquid. • Always attach the temperature controller to the appliance first, then plug into the wall outlet. To disconnect, switch off, remove plug from the wall outlet, then remove the temperature controller from the appliance. English-2 • Only use the appliance with the OSTER® Electric Skillet Temperature Controller. • Do not use appliance for anything other than its intended use. • It is recommended that you do not cook with the OSTER® Electric Skillet or the OSTER® Electric Skillet Temperature Controller standing on temperature sensitive surfaces. • To prevent the risk of burns, never fill oil in the Skillet Pan more than ½inch (12.7 mm) high. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-serviceable parts inside. Do not attempt to service this product. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. Do not use an extension cord. POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug, (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature or modify the plug in any way. If the plug fits loosely into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet. English-3