Additional Important Safeguards - Westinghouse WST3008ZE Owner's Manual

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam
during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires,
or other injury to persons or damage to property.
1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety
instructions is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of this appli-
ance must read and understand this Owner's Manual before operating or
cleaning this appliance.
2. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. To
avoid electric shock, never immerse or rinse this appliance in
water or any other liquid.
3. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it
from the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into the water!
4. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all
sides for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it is touching
or near curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or other flammable
materials.
5. To reduce the risk of fire, do not leave this appliance unattended during
use.
6. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the
cord. Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance!
7. The cord to this appliance should only be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical wall outlet.
8. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
9. Do not use the Cooking Pot or Glass Lid if cracked or damaged.
10. Do not use the WARM Mode to reheat cold rice or other foods.
11. Avoid electric shock by unplugging the Rice Cooker before washing or
adding water.
12. Never plug in the Rice Cooker without the Cooking Pot inside the Main
Housing.
13. To avoid burns, stay clear of the Steam Hole during cooking. Also, wait for
the Rice Cooker to cool down completely before touching or cleaning the
Main Housing and Glass Lid.
14. Never use the Cooking Pot on a gas or electric cooktop or on an open
flame.
15. Do not leave the plastic Rice Paddle or Rice Measuring Cup in the Cooking
Pot while on and in use.
16. Lift off lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into Rice
Cooker.
17. To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in the removable container
(Cooking Pot). Do not pour liquid directly into the Main Housing. Never put
liquid into the Main Housing, only into the Cooking Pot.
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