Rival Crock Pot Owner's Manual page 2

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or cooking unit in
water or other liquid. CAUTION: Never submerge the heating unit in water or
other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessarywhen any appliance is used by or near children.
5. Turn control to "OFF" before unplugging from wall outlet. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to Rival ®
(seewarranty) for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Rival® may causefire,
electrical shock or injury.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch heated 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. Always use hot pads when moving your heated Crock-Pot®
slow cooker.
12. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13. To disconnect, turn control to OFF,then remove plug from wall outlet.
14. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a
heated pot.
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-serviceable parts inside. Power Unit never
needs lubrication. Do not attempt to service this product. Do not immerse base in water or other
liquid. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resultingfrom entanglement
or tripping over a longer cord. AN EXTENSION CORD MAY BE USED WITH CARE; HOWEVER,
THE MARKED ELECTRICAL RATING SHOULD BEAT LEAST AS GREAT AS THE ELECTRICAL
RATING OF THE CROCK-POT _ SLOW COOKER. The extension cord should not be allowed to
drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
NOTE:
During initial use of this appliance, some slight smoke and/or odor may be detected.
This is normal with many heating appliances and will not recur after a few uses.
POLARIZEDPLUG
Thisappliancehasa polarizedplug (one bladeiswider than the other).Asa
safetyfeature,this plug will fit in a polarizedoutlet only oneway.If the plug
doesnot fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still doesnot fit, contact
qualifiedelectrician.Do not attempt to defeatthis safetyfeature.
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