Gerneral Safety Rules - Weston 03-1300-W User Manual

GENERAL SAFETY RULES
READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
PRIOR TO USING THIS UNIT. YOUR SAFETY IS MOST IMPORTANT!
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PROCEDURES AND SAFE GUARDS MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. REMEMBER:
YOUR PERSONAL SAFETY IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY!
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 electric
shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or
removable control panel with heating
element in water or other liquid.
6. Be sure handle is properly assembled
to basket and locked into place. See
detailed assembly instructions.
7. Unplug from wall outlet when not in
use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts and
before cleaning the appliance.
8. Do not operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Call our toll-
free customer service number for
information on examination, repair, or
adjustment.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
9. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended or sold by the
appliance manufacturer for use with this
model may cause injuries.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. Never move deep fryer containing
hot oil.
14. Always attach plug to appliance first;
then plug cord in the wall
outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to
MIN and remove plug from wall outlet.
15. Do not use appliance for other than
intended purpose.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
16. To reduce the risk of injury, NEVER fill
oil above MAX fill mark.
17. Always ensure removable pot is filled
to at least MIN level when using oil.
18. Never leave appliance unattended
while in use.
19. Always dry foods and remove ice
before frying.
20. Always dry deep fryer components
thoroughly after cleaning and before
frying.
21. Always fry with lid in place.
22. Do not use refrigerated oil.
23. Never block vent on lid. Be aware of
steam emitting from vent.
24. Escaping steam may cause burns to
hands or fingers. Open the lid carefully.
25. Always raise basket and allow food to
drain before removing lid or food basket.
26. Do not use for more than 60 minutes
in a 2-hour period.
27. This product is intended for household
use only. This product is only intended for
the preparation, cooking, and serving of
foods. This product is not intended for use
with any nonfood materials or products.
28. WARNING! Shock Hazard: This
appliance has a polarized plug (one
wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric
shock. The plug fits only
one way into a polarized 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.
29. WARNING! Burn Hazards.
• Serious hot-oil burns may result
from a deep-fat fryer being pulled off a
countertop. Do not allow the cord to hang
over the edge of the counter where it
may be grabbed by children or become
entangled with the user. Do not use with
an extension cord.
• Hot liquid will splash if you miss the drain
bracket and accidentally drop the frying
basket into the hot liquid. Do not lean over
the deep fryer when the lid is off.
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