Important Safeguards - Weston 03-1200-W Instructions 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 (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 risk of electric
shock, do not immerse cord, plugs,
or removable control panel with
heating element in water or other
liquid.
6. Be sure handle is properly
assembled to basket and locked
into place. See detailed assembly
instructions.
7. Unplug from wall outlet when not
in use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before putting on or taking
off parts and before cleaning the
appliance.
8. Warm or loose-fitting plugs/outlets
can indicate an unsafe condition
in the outlet that may cause a fire.
Have such outlets replaced by a
licensed electrician.
9. 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
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examination, repair, or adjustment.
10. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended or sold by the
appliance manufacturer for use with
this model may cause injuries.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
13. Do not place on or near a hot gas
or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
14. Never move deep fryer containing
hot oil.
15. Always attach plug to appliance
first; then plug cord in the wall outlet.
To disconnect, turn any control to
MIN, or OFF ( ) when provided,
and remove plug from wall outlet. To
unplug, grasp the plug and pull from
the outlet. Never pull from the power
cord.
16. Do not use appliance for other than
intended purpose.
17. To reduce the risk of injury,
NEVER fill oil above MAX fill mark.
18. Always ensure removable pot is
filled to at least MIN level when using
oil.
19. Never leave appliance unattended
while in use.
20. Always dry foods and remove ice
before frying.
21. Always dry deep fryer components
thoroughly after cleaning and before
frying.
22. Always fry with lid in place.
23. Do not use refrigerated oil.
24. Never block vent on lid. Be aware
of steam emitting from vent.
25. Escaping steam may cause burns
to hands or fingers. Open the lid
carefully.
26. Do not use for more than 60
minutes in a 2-hour period.
27. Do not operate the appliance by
means of an external timer or separate
remote-control system.
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