Bennett Read SUPERCHEF 10+ User Manual page 5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following:
• Please read the instructions carefully before using any appliance.
• Always ensure that the voltage on the rating label corresponds to the mains voltage in your home.
• Incorrect operation and improper use can damage the appliance and cause injury to the user.
• This appliance is intended for household use only. Commercial use invalidates the guarantee and the supplier cannot
be held responsible for injury or damage caused when using the appliance for any other purpose than that intended.
• Avoid any contact with moving parts.
• 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.
• Keep this appliance out of reach of children. Not for use by children.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Check the power cord and plug regularly for any damage. If the cord or the plug is damaged, the manufacturer or a
quali ed person must replace it in order to avoid an electrical hazard.
• Do not use the appliance if it has been dropped or damaged in any way. In case of damage, take the unit in for
examination and/or repair by an authorised service agent.
• Do not use accessory attachments or parts that are not recommended or supplied by the manufacturer. This may result
in injuries, re or electric shock.
• A short detachable cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a
longer cord.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. Ensure that the cord is not in a position where it can be
pulled on inadvertently.
• Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces and do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
• Do not carry the appliance by the power cord or lid handle. Carry the appliance using its cool-touch side handles.
• Do not use the appliance on a gas or electric cooking top or over or near an open ame.
• Do not use or place the removable inner pot on another appliance to heat or cook. This may cause deformation or
faults with the removable inner pot and prohibit the correct working condition/performance of this appliance.
• Use of an extension cord with the appliance is not recommended. However, if it is necessary to use an extension lead,
ensure that the lead is suited to the power consumption of the appliance to avoid overheating of the extension cord,
appliance or plug point. Do not place the extension cord in a position where it can be pulled on by children or
animals, or tripped over.
• This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use. For indoor use only. Do not use this appliance for anything other than
its intended use.
• Do not operate this appliance by means of an external timer or remote control system.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended during use. Always unplug the unit when not in use or before cleaning.
• Always operate the appliance on a smooth, even, stable and heat-proof surface. Do not place the unit on a hot
surface, on newspaper, foam, or any other material that may block the vent at the bottom.
• Do not use under hanging wall cabinets as escaping steam may cause damage.
• Do not use the SUPER CHEF 10 PLUS near explosive objects. Do not place the SUPER CHEF 10 PLUS in direct sunlight.
• Do not place the appliance near ammable materials or use in a humid environment.
• Check that the blockage-proof cover, oat valve and pressure limiting safety valve are not jammed before each use;
wipe the external surface of the removable inner pot and the heating plate, remove foreign objects from it; ensure that
the pressure limiting safety valve remains tted to the lid correctly.
• Do not damage the lid seal ring and do not replace it with anything other than the replacement ring designed
especially for this unit. Do not use a tension ring to increase the seal.
• Clean the steam plate regularly to keep the cooker clean and ensure proper operation. Keep the steam plate
unblocked by the pressure limiter valve (vent) and the oat valve. Always check the pressure release devices/vents for
clogging before use.
• Never use additional weight on the pressure limiting safety valve (vent) or the oat valve. Do not replace them with
anything not intended for use with this unit.
• The surface of contact between the removable inner pot and the heating plate inside the cooker body should always
be clean. Do not use the removable inner pot with other heating sources. Do not replace the removable inner pot
with a container other than what is recommended by the manufacturer.
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