Additional Important Safeguards - Westinghouse WST3016ZE Owner's Manual

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam
during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires,
or other injury to persons or damage to property.
1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety
instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of this appli-
ance must read and understand this Owner's Manual before operating or
cleaning this appliance.
2. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. To avoid electric
shock, never immerse or rinse this appliance in water or any other liquid.
3. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it
from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into the water!
4. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all
sides for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it is touching
or near curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or other flammable
materials.
5. To reduce the risk of fire, do not leave this appliance unattended during
use.
6. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the
cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance!
7. The cord to this appliance should only be plugged into a 120V AC electri-
cal wall outlet.
8. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
9. Use the Toaster on a hard, flat surface. Do not place it near a flame or
heat or on a soft surface (such as carpet). Avoid placing it where it may tip
over during use. Dropping the Toaster could cause it to malfunction.
10. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately turn control
to cancel position and unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the
malfunctioning appliance.
11. WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD. Never attempt to dislodge food
inside the Toaster while the Toaster is plugged in. Doing so could cause an
electrical shock hazard or a risk of fire.
CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for some
time after turning off. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials and
allow metal parts to cool before cleaning. Do not place anything on top of the
Toaster while it is operating or while it is hot.
CAUTION:
DO NOT toast pastries with runny fillings or frosting.
DO NOT toast torn slices of bread.
DO NOT place buttered bread or wrapped food into the Toaster.
DO NOT toast small-size breads, mini-baguettes, breadsticks, etc.
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