Important Safeguards; Other Consumer Safety Information - Hamilton Beach 25490 Instruction Manual

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. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely
supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord,
plug, or cooking unit 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 and before cleaning.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,
or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer service
number for information on examination, repair, or adjustment.
This product is intended for household use only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This product is provided with either
a polarized (one wide blade) or grounded (3-prong) plug to
reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into
a polarized or grounded outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an
adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to
reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a
longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension
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Other Consumer Safety Information

8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch
hot surfaces, including the stove.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Do not use appliance unattended.
15. During use, provide 4 to 6 inches air space above, behind, and
on both sides for air circulation.
16. Never remove the food with any kind of cutting device or other
metallic kitchen utensil.
17. Always allow the appliance to cool before putting it away, and
never wrap the cord around the appliance while it is still hot.
cord may be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord
must be equal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. If
the appliance is of the grounding type, the extension cord should
be a grounding-type, 3-wire cord. 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.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-
wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.
If using an extension cord, it should be connected to the unit's
power cord before it is plugged into the outlet. In the case of a
power failure, the same procedure should be followed.
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