Important Safeguards - Oster 5770 Instruction Manual

IMPOR TA NT S AFEG U ARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR OSTER® ELECTRIC GRIDDLE.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse temperature control probe or cord
in water or any other liquid.
• If the plug on your appliance has a ground connection then it must be plugged into a
grounded electrical outlet.
• This griddle should only be used with the provided cable and plug. Other types of
cables and plugs may damage or affect the griddle or cause personal injuries.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children, or
incapacitated individuals.
• This griddle cannot be operated with an external timer or a separate control system.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting or
taking off parts, removing temperature control probe and before cleaning the appliance.
• DO NOT operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Take this appliance only to the
nearest Authorized Oster® Service Center for examination, repair or adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause
injuries.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
• DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch heated 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 any appliance containing hot oils or
liquids.
• Always attach temperature control probe to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall
outlet. To disconnect, turn temperature control knob to off, then remove plug from wall
outlet.
• DO NOT use appliance for other than intended use. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside. Power unit never needs lubrication. Do not attempt to service this product.
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from
entanglement or tripping over a longer cord.
THIS UNIT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
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