Important Safeguards - FoodSaver VS3000 Series Owner's Manual

Important Safeguards

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 before using
this product.
2. For bag sealers: To reduce the risk
of burns, do not touch the sealing
strip while using the appliance.
3.
To protect against electric shock, do
not place or immerse cord, plugs, or
appliance in water or other liquid.
4. This appliance is not to be used
by children or by persons with
reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities.
5. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used near
children. Children should not play
with the appliance.
6.
Unplug from outlet when not in
use, before putting on or taking off
parts and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning. To
disconnect, unplug power cord from
outlet. Do not disconnect by pulling
on cord.
7. Do not operate any appliance with
a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has
been damaged in any manner. Do
not attempt to replace or splice a
damaged cord. Contact Customer
Service (see warranty) for examination,
repair or adjustment.
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8. The use of an accessory not
recommended by the appliance
manufacturer for use with this
appliance may result in fire, electric
shock or injury to persons.
9.
Do not use in wet locations or
leave outdoors. Do not use for
commercial purposes.
10.
Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
11. Place cord where it cannot be
tripped over, pulled on, cause
user to become entangled with,
especially by children, or cause the
appliance to be overturned.
12.
Do not place on or near wet
surfaces, or heat sources such as a
hot gas or electric burner, or heated
oven. Always use appliance on a
dry, stable, level surface.
13. Extreme caution must be used
when sealing bags or moving an
appliance containing hot liquids.
14.
Always attach plug to appliance
first, then plug cord into outlet (for
appliances with detachable cords).
15. Use appliance only for its intended
use.
16.
Vacuum packaging is not a
substitute for the heat process of
canning. Perishables still need to be
refrigerated or frozen.
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