Safety Information - GE G9TMA2SSPSS Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
Read all safety instructions before using the product. Failure to follow these instructions may
result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury, or death.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read all instructions.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in
the Owner's Manual.
WARNING
• To prevent electrical shock, unplug before
cleaning.
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, operate with crumb tray in place.
• A fire may occur if the toaster is covered or touching flammable
material, including curtains, draperies or walls, when in operation.
• Before performing any service, unplug the toaster.
• Do not leave children alone–children should not be left alone or
unattended in an area where an appliance is in use.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use lever or knobs.
• Do not touch the heating elements, toaster opening, or interior
surface of toaster during or after use. Allow to cool before cleaning
or handling. These surfaces may be hot enough to burn.
• To protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not
immerse cords, plugs or appliance in water or other liquid.
• 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.
WARNING
KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE TOASTER
Failure to do so may result in fire or personal injury.
• Do not store or use flammable materials in a toaster or near the toaster opening, including paper, plastic, pot holders, linens, wall coverings,
curtains, drapes and gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids.
• Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. These garments may ignite if they contact hot surfaces causing
severe burns.
WARNING
TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW
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 an authorized service personnel.
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do
not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
ELECTRICAL CORD
NOTE: If the power cord is damaged, please contact the warrantor listed in the back of this manual.
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• Do not use outdoors.
• 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.
• Do not use this appliance for anything other than intended use.
• Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils must not
be inserted in a toaster, as they may create a risk of fire or electric
shock.
• Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is plugged in.
• When heating toaster pastries, always use the lightest toast color
setting.
• A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply
cord) is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• If a longer detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is
used:
- The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension
cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance.
- The cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over unintentionally.
- If the appliance is of the grounded type, the cord set or
extension cord should be a grounding-type-3-wire cord.
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