Important Safeguards; Other Consumer Safety Information - Hamilton Beach 40516R 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.
5. To protect against fire, electric shock, and injury to persons, do
not immerse cord, plug, or urn in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning
the appliance.
7. Coffee urn must be operated on a flat surface away from the
edge of counter to prevent accidental tipping.
8. 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
This appliance is intended for household use.
w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This product is provided
with either a polarized (one wide blade) or grounded (3-prong) plug
to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a
polarized or grounded 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
the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
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qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided
customer service number for information on examination, repair,
or adjustment.
9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock, or
personal injury.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Always attach plug to coffee urn first; then plug cord into wall outlet.
To disconnect coffee urn, remove plug from wall outlet; then unplug
from coffee urn.
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces, including stove.
13. Be certain lid is securely in place during brew cycle and when
serving coffee.
14. Scalding may occur if lid is removed during brew cycle.
15. Do not place coffee urn on or near a hot gas or electric burner or
in a heated oven.
16. w 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.
17. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
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. If the appliance is of the
grounding type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type,
3-wire cord. 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 highwattage
appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.