Important Safeguards - Hamilton Beach 2-Slice Toaster Owner's Manual

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• Do not operate while unattended.
• Do not use with food that has been spread with butter, jelly, frosting, etc.
• Do not use with rice cakes, fried foods, frozen prepared foods or non-bread items.
• Do not use with toaster pastries. Always cook toaster pastries in a toaster oven broiler.
• Do not cover or use near curtains, walls, cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth towels, etc.
• Closely supervise when used by or near children.
• Always unplug toaster when not in use.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.
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 operate toaster while unattended.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children.
4. Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in.
5. To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or
toaster in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before putting on or taking off parts, or moving toaster.
7. Do not operate toaster with a damaged cord or plug or after
toaster malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Call
our toll-free customer service number for information on exami-
nation, repair or adjustment.
8. Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not be
inserted in a toaster as they may involve a risk of fire or electric
shock.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

9. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off pad
and touch electrical parts resulting in risk of electrical shock.
10. A fire may occur if toaster is covered or touching flammable
material, including curtains, draperies, walls, overhead cabinets,
paper or plastic products, cloth towels, and the like, when in
operation.
11. Do not operate toaster in an enclosed space, such as an appli-
ance cabinet, caddy, garage or other storage area.
12. Do not cook, warm, or toast rice cakes, fried foods, non-bread
items or toaster pastries. Toaster pastries should be heated in a
toaster oven broiler. Do not heat any food product that has been
spread or iced with margarine, butter, jelly, frosting, syrup, or
other spread. Follow Toasting Guide.
13. Failure to clean crumb tray may result in a fire hazard.
14. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.