Important Safeguards - Hamilton Beach 40993C 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 or hot water. Use handles or knobs.
Care must be taken since burns can occur from touching hot
parts or from spilled hot liquid.
5. To protect against fire, electric shock, and personal injury, do
not immerse cord, plug, power base, or electric kettle 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.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,
or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service
number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal
injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove.
11. Do not place electric kettle on or near a hot gas or electric burner
or in a heated oven.
12. To disconnect electric kettle, turn any control to OFF (O) and
then remove plug from wall outlet. Never pull on the cord to
remove the plug from an outlet as this can damage the cord and
cause a risk of fire and electric shock.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Do not use for other than heating water. Other liquids or food
will contaminate the interior and void warranty.
15. Do not allow kettle to boil dry.
16. To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage
appliance on the same circuit.
17. Scalding may occur if the lid is opened during the heating cycle.
18. Be certain kettle lid is securely in place during operation and
when pouring hot water. Do not use force when placing lid on
kettle.