Important Safety Instructions; Other Consumer Safety Information - Hamilton Beach 11560 Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used
by or near children. Do not leave appliance unattended while
connected.
3. To reduce the risk of contact with hot water emitting from steam
vents, check appliance before each use by holding it away from
body and operating steam button.
4. Use appliance only for its intended use.
5. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the appliance
in water or other liquids.
6. Never yank cord to disconnect from outlet; instead, grasp plug
and pull to disconnect.
7. Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let appliance cool com-
pletely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around appliance or
use cord wrap feature when storing.
8. Always disconnect appliance from electrical outlet when filling with
water or emptying, and when not in use.
9. Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord, or if the appliance
has been dropped or damaged. To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair the appliance, take
it to a qualified service person for examination and repair. Incorrect
reassembly or repair could cause a risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons when the appliance is used.
This product is intended for household use only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one
wide blade) that reduces 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, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have
an electrician replace the outlet.
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OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

10. Burns could occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water,
or steam. Use care when you turn a steam appliance upside
down–there may be hot water in the reservoir.
11. To avoid a circuit overload, do not operate another high-wattage
appliance on the same circuit.
12. If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15-ampere cord
should be used. Cords rated for less amperage may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be
pulled or tripped over.
13. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way.
Direct steam at clothing only. Directing steam toward any other
surface may damage that surface.
• Do not steam clothes that are being worn.
• Do not use steam in the direction of people or pets.