Important Safeguards - Proctor-Silex 31114 User Manual

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Fire Hazard
• If contents ignite, do not open oven door.
Unplug oven and allow contents to stop
burning and cool before opening door.
• Do not operate unattended while in Toast
or Broil modes.
• Do not use with oven cooking bags.
• Always allow at least one inch between
food and heating element.
• Always unplug toaster oven when not
in use.
• Regular cleaning reduces risk of
fire hazard.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug,
or toaster oven in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before cleaning appliance and putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or
after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for
information on examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
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8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. To disconnect, turn all controls to Off ( O ), then remove plug
from wall outlet.
13. Use extreme caution when removing pan or disposing of hot
grease.
14. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the
pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electrical shock.
15. Oversize foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in a
toaster oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
16. A fire may occur if the toaster oven is covered, touching or near
flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the
like, when in operation. Do not store any item on top of the
appliance when in operation, or before the appliance cools down.
17. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers
constructed of materials other than metal or glass.
18. Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer-recommended
accessories, in this oven when not in use.
19. Do not place any of the following materials in the oven: paper,
cardboard, plastic, and the like.
20. Do not cover crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil.
This will cause overheating of the oven.
21. To turn oven off, turn ON/OFF Control Dial to Off ( O ) position.
See "Parts and Features" section.
22. Do not place eyes or face in close proximity with tempered
safety glass door, in the event that the safety glass breaks.
23. Always use appliance with crumb tray securely in place.
24. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
25. Clean oven interior carefully. Do not scratch or damage heating
element tube.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
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