Important Safeguards - HAMILTON BEACH/PROCTOR SILEX E160BY 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.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons 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. This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out
of reach of children.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put unit, cord, or plug in water
or other liquid.
6. Turn the appliance OFF( ), then unplug from outlet when not in use, before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and
pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
7. Avoid contacting moving parts.
8. 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. Contact
Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or adjustment as set forth
in the Limited Warranty.
9. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including
stove.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
13. Check that the appliance is OFF ( ) before plugging cord into wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn the control to OFF ( ); then remove plug from wall outlet. To
unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
14. Check hopper (bowl) for presence of foreign objects before using.
15. Do not attempt to defeat any interlock mechanism.
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