Important Safeguards - Mr. Coffee ECTX81 User Manual

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:
• Read all instructions before using the coffeemaker.
• Do not touch the coffeemaker's hot surfaces.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse the power cord, power plug
or coffeemaker in water or other liquid.
• Close adult supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or
near children.
• Turn the coffeemaker off and unplug the power cord from the power source
when the coffeemaker or clock are not in use and before cleaning. Allow the
coffeemaker parts to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before
cleaning the appliance.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or operate it after
the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return this
appliance only to the nearest authorized service center for examination,
repair or adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments other than MR. COFFEE
hazards or injuries.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter or allow
it to come in contact with hot surfaces.
• Do not place this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated
oven.
• To disconnect, turn the coffeemaker OFF, then remove the power plug from
wall outlet.
• Do not use the coffeemaker for other than intended use.
• Place the coffeemaker on a hard, flat level surface to avoid interruption of air
flow underneath the appliance.
• This coffeemaker is designed for household use only.
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove any
service covers. There are no user serviceable parts inside the
coffeemaker. Only authorized personnel should repair the
coffeemaker.
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Thermal Carafe Use and Care
You may damage your thermal carafe if you do not follow these instructions:
Use only the thermal carafe specifically designed for MR. COFFEE
– This thermal carafe is designed for use with your MR. COFFEE
and therefore must never be used on a rangetop or in any oven, including
a microwave.
– Do not clean the thermal carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads or other
abrasive materials. (See instructions for "Cleaning the Thermal Carafe"
on Page 13)
– Avoid sharp blows, scratches or rough handling.
– Do not take apart the thermal carafe.
– Do not place in the dishwasher.
– Do not immerse the thermal carafe in water.
Special Cord Set Instructions
1) A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2) An extension cord may be purchased and used if care is exercised in its use.
3) If an extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating of the extension cord
must be at least 10 amps and 120 volts. The resulting extended cord must be
arranged so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it can
be pulled on by children or tripped over accidentally.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other) . To reduce the
risk of electric shock, this plug will 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 modify the plug in any way.
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