Important Safeguards; Other Consumer Safety Information - Hamilton Beach 4160 Use & Care Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
In order to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to property,
follow these instructions carefully. When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using this
air purifier. Save these instructions for
reference.
2. Direct ultraviolet light exposure to the
eyes can cause temporary or chronic
adverse effect to your eyesight.
3. Do not immerse this product in water or
splash water on it. An electrical short
may result in shock or fire.
4. Do not handle the plug with wet hands;
electrical shock may occur, resulting in
injury or death.
5. Never attempt to disassemble or alter
the product in any way not instructed by
this manual. Shock, fire, or bodily injury
may occur. Contact Hamilton Beach
at 1-800-851-8900 (U.S.) or 1-800-267-
2826 (Canada) for assistance.
6. Do not place your face directly on the
outlet grille or look into the ultraviolet light.
7. Do not operate this product in any
greasy environment such as in the
kitchen. This product is not intended to
filter oil or grease from the air.
8. Do not operate this product near an open
fire. It may ignite and cause fire, resulting
in bodily injury or property damage.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for
household use only.
This appliance is equipped with a
polarized plug. This type of plug has one
blade wider than the other. The plug will
fit into an electrical outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature intended to help
reduce the risk of electrical shock. If you
are unable to insert the plug into the
outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug
should still fail to fit, contact a qualified
electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
Do not attempt to defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug by
modifying the plug in any way.
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9. Do not operate this product in a garage
or other area with oil or chemicals such
as solvents or insecticides.
10. Always unplug the power cord from the
receptacle when the air purifier is not in
use, before cleaning, replacing parts, or
before moving to another location.
11. Do not insert foreign objects into the
product for any reason. Bodily injury
or property damage may occur.
12. Do not use this product outdoors. It is
intended for indoor use only.
13. Do not operate this appliance without
the outlet grille in place or if the outlet
grille is broken or damaged.
14. This air purifier is equipped with safety
interlock switches that turn the unit off
if the intake or outlet grilles are removed.
DO NOT attempt to defeat or override
this safety feature.
15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock, do not use this purifier
with any solid-state speed control
device.
If a longer cord is necessary, an
approved extension cord may be used.
The electrical rating of the extension
cord must be equal to or greater than
the rating of the air purifier. Care must
be taken to arrange the extension cord so
that it will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or accidentally tripped over.
Route the electrical or extension cord
clear of furniture to prevent damage
from pinching.