Important Safeguards - Hamilton Beach 31240 Instructions 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 electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or
oven in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before cleaning appliance and putting on or taking off parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or
plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must
be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided
customer service number for information on examination, repair, or
adjustment.
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.
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.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
13. To disconnect, turn all controls to OFF ( ); then remove plug from
wall outlet.
14. Use extreme caution when removing pan or disposing of hot grease.
15. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad
and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electrical shock.
16. Oversize foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in an oven as
they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
17. The bread may burn. 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.
18. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containers
constructed of materials other than metal or glass.
19. Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer-recommended
accessories, in this oven when not in use.
20. Do not place any of the following materials in the oven: paper,
cardboard, plastic, and the like.
21. Do not cover crumb/drip tray or any part of the oven with metal foil.
This will cause overheating of the oven.
22. To turn oven off, turn timer to OFF ( ) position. See "Parts and
Features" section.
23. Do not place eyes or face in close proximity with tempered safety
glass door, in the event that the safety glass breaks.
24. Always use appliance with crumb/drip tray securely in place.
25. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
26. Clean oven interior carefully. Do not scratch or damage heating
element tube.
27. Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.