Important Safeguards - Oster 4728 Instruction Manual

I M P O RT A N T S AF EGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety instructions should always be followed,
including the following:
• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR RICE COOKER.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use pot holders when removing Lid or handling hot
containers to avoid steam burns.
• To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse the Heating Body in water or
other liquids.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug before putting on or taking off parts, and
allow to cool before cleaning.
• 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 an Authorized
Oster® Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let Cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food or water
or other hot liquids.
• Do not use appliance for other than its intended use.
• Lift and open Lid carefully to avoid scalding and allow water to drip into the Inner Pot.
• Do not operate this appliance without the Lid in place on the unit. Steam is generated
during use.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by this appliance manufacturer
may cause hazards.
• If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used, (1) the marked
electrical rating of the extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
unintentionally.
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