Important Safeguards; Other Consumer Safety Information - Hamilton Beach 73304 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
base in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
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.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided
with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric
shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by
using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse
the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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Other Consumer Safety Information

8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces, including stove.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
12. To disconnect, remove the plug from the wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing
hot oil or other hot liquids.
15. A popper that is plugged into an outlet should not be left unattended.
This popper will not shut off automatically. To avoid overheating, add
corn and oil before operating.
16. Extreme caution must be used when unloading popcorn. Always turn
the unit over a countertop so that residual hot oil or water running out
will not cause burns.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce
the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a
longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used.
The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater
than the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the
extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.