Important Safeguards - Hamilton Beach 1G730 Quick Start Manual

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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. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse cord,
plugs, or heating element assembly in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
5. Be sure handle is properly assembled to basket and locked into
place. See detailed assembly directions.
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. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,
or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in
any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for
information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold
by Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. for use with this model
may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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12. Extreme caution must be used when moving multicooker
containing hot oil.
13. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the
wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to OFF and remove
plug from wall outlet.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
15. Be sure handles are properly assembled to basket and locked
in place. See detailed assembly instructions.
16. To reduce the risk of injury, NEVER fill oil above MAX fill mark.
17. Always ensure removable pot is filled at least MIN level when
using oil.
18. Never leave appliance unattended while in use.
19. Always dry foods and remove ice before frying.
20. Always dry multicooker components thoroughly after cleaning
and before frying.
21. Always fry with lid in place.
22. Do not use refrigerated oil.
23. Never block vent on lid. Be aware of steam emitting from vent.
24. Escaping steam may cause burns to hands or fingers. Open
the lid carefully.
25. Always raise basket, rest on drain bracket, and allow food to
drain before removing lid or food basket.