Important Safeguards - George Foreman GIO2000BK Use And Care Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

When using electrical appliances, always follow basic safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against electrical shock do not
immerse cord, plugs or appliance in water or
other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting
on or taking off parts 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. Contact
consumer support.
• The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance manufacturer
may cause injuries.
• 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 oil or other hot liquids.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
GROUNDED PLUG
As a safety feature, this product is equipped with a
grounded plug, which will only fit into a three-prong
outlet. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
Improper connection of the grounding conductor may
result in the risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified
electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded.
TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW
Warning
: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-
resistant screw to prevent removal of the outer cover.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by
authorized service personnel.
ELECTRICAL CORD
1) A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce
the risks resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
2) Extension cords are available and may be used if care
is exercised in their use.
This product is for household use only.
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• Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug
cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any
control to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use this appliance for other than intended use.
• Fuel, such as charcoal briquettes, is not to be
used with this appliance.
• Use only on properly grounded outlet.
• 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 have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
• This product is not intended for outdoor storage
• Be sure the pedestal is assembled and fastened
properly.
• See instructions regarding assembly of pedestal
under "ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS" on page 4.
• Do not clean this product with a water spray or
the like.
• Store product indoors when not in use – out of
reach of children.
3) If an extension cord is used:
a) The marked electrical rating of the extension cord
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance.
b) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension
cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord.
c) The cord should be arranged so that it will not
drape over the counter top or tabletop where
it can be pulled on by children or tripped over
unintentionally.
d) Outdoor extension cords should be used with
outdoor use products and are surface marked
with the suffix letter "W" and with a tag stating,
"SUITABLE FOR USE WITH OUTDOOR APPLIANCES".
e) The extension cord should be kept dry and off the
ground.
Note: If the power cord is damaged, please call our
Customer Service line listed in these instructions.