Oster Digital Electric Kettle User Manual - Page 2

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using. 2. DO NOT touch hot surfaces, use handles or knobs. 3. Be sure that handles and knobs are assembled and fastened properly. 4. Keep door of Main Unit closed while operating. Do not touch Popcorn Kettle and appliance while operating; appliance is very HOT. 5. A Popcorn Maker that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended. 6. This Popcorn Maker will not shut off automatically. To avoid overheating, add corn and oil before operating. 7. Extreme caution must be used when unloading popcorn. Always turn the Popcorn Kettle over a countertop so that residual hot oil or water running out will not cause burns. 8. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug or any part of this appliance in water or other liquids. 9. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. 10. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet. 11. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before removing parts and before cleaning. 12. DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, nor if the appliance has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest repair shop for examination or repair. 13. The manufacturer does not recommend the use of accessory attachments. Use of accessory attachments may cause injuries. 14. DO NOT use outdoors. 15. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 16. Position the appliance as close to the outlet as possible to prevent injury due to tripping over cord. 17. DO NOT leave motor running once popping has ceased. 18. DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 19. Extreme caution must be used when moving this appliance. 20. DO NOT use the appliance for other than its intended use. 2 21. Do not set Popcorn Kettle with hot oil or popcorn kernels on surface as it will tip over. 22. Check Popcorn Kettle for presence of foreign objects prior to use. 23. DO NOT immerse in water. 24. DO NOT use near water. 25. DO NOT clean any parts of this appliance in a dishwasher. 26. Keep out of reach of children, this appliance is NOT A TOY. Unsupervised young children and cognitively challenged individuals should never operate this appliance, young children should be supervised while in proximity of the appliance to ensure compliance. This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-serviceable parts inside. POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety feature, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of tripping hazards. Extensions cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. All cords should be arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3