Important Safeguards - Hamilton Beach 26201 Instruction 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 a risk of electrical shock, do not immerse
cord, plug, or any part of the appliance 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.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Do not use appliance unattended.
15. During use, provide 4 to 6 inches air space above, behind, and
on both sides for air circulation.
16. Never remove the waffle with any kind of cutting device or
other metallic kitchen utensil.
17. Always allow the appliance to cool before putting it away, and
never wrap the cord around the appliance while it is still hot.
18. Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
19. CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. The temperature of
accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is
operating.