Important Safeguards; Other Consumer Safety Information - Hamilton Beach 46300 Use Manual

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:
1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Care must be taken,
as burns can occur from touching hot parts or from spilled, hot liquid.
5. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug or Coffee
Maker in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when either the Coffee Maker or clock is not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts
and before cleaning the appliance.
7. Coffee maker must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge
of counter to prevent accidental tipping.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or
after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in
any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted
by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number
for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided
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with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce 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 by
using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, 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
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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Other Consumer Safety Information

10. Use only the carafe provided with the appliance.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces, including stove.
13. The carafe is designed for use with this coffee maker. It must never be
used on a range top or in a microwave oven.
14. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
15. Do not use a cracked carafe or one with a loose or weakened handle.
16. Do not clean carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive
materials.
17. Be certain carafe lid is securely in place during brew cycle and when
pouring coffee. Do not use force when placing lid on carafe.
18. Do not place coffee maker on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in
a heated oven.
19. To disconnect Coffee Maker, turn controls to OFF ( ) and then
remove plug from wall outlet. To unplug, grasp the plug and pull
from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
20. WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove
the bottom cover. No user-serviceable parts are inside. Repair should
be done by authorized service personnel only.
21. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
22. Warming plate may remain hot after the coffee maker is turned off.
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. Care must be taken to arrange the
extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage
appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.