Important Safeguards - Oster 6028 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGU A RDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety instructions should always be followed, including the
following:
• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR RICE COOKER.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use pot holders when removing Lid or handling hot containers to
avoid steam burns.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse temperature control probe or cord i n water
or any other liquid.
• If the plug on your appliance has a ground connection then it must be plugged into a grounded
electrical outlet.
• This appliance should only be used with the provided cable and plug. Other types of cables
and plugs may damage or affect the appliance or cause personal injuries.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children, or
incapacitated individuals.
• This appliance cannot be operated with an external timer or a separate control system.
• To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse the Heating Body in water or other
liquids.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug before putting on or taking off parts, and allow to
cool before cleaning.
• DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to an Authorized Oster®
Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment.
• 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.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food or water or other
hot liquids.
• DO NOT use appliance for other than its intended use.
• Lift and open Lid carefully to avoid scalding and allow water to drip into the Inner Pot.
• DO NOT operate this appliance without the Lid in place on the unit when cooking rice o r other
ingredients. Steam is generated during use.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by this appliance manufacturer may
cause hazards.
• If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used, the marked electrical rating
of the extension cord 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.
THIS UNIT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
SAV E THE SE INSTRU CTI ON S
(For 120 & 127V with two flat pins only)
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk
of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized plug in only one way. If you cannot com-
pletely insert the power plug into the power outlet, reverse the direction of the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
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