Important Safeguards - Cuisinart Thermal Coffee Center SS-20 Series Instruction Booklet

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be taken to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and/or injury to
persons, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not
place cord, plug, or base unit in water or
other liquids.
4. This appliance should not be used by or near
children or individuals with certain disabilities.
5. Always 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.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged
in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair,
and electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by Cuisinart may
cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Always fill water reservoir first, then plug cord
into the wall outlet. To disconnect, push the Off
button, then remove plug from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than its
intended use.
13. Snap lid securely onto carafe before
serving any beverages.
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed
during the brewing cycle.
15. The glass carafe is designed for use with this
appliance only. It must never be used on the
range top.
16. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or
cold surface.
17. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe
having a loose or weakened handle.
18. Do not lift handle to open the lid of the
Coffeemaker while brewing is in progress.
19. Do not overfill the water reservoir with water.
Use ONLY WATER in this appliance! Do not
put any other liquids or foods in the water
reservoir except as instructed in the cleaning
instructions in this guide.
20. Do not clean carafe, resting plate or single
serve drip tray with harsh cleansers, steel wool
pads, or other abrasive materials.
21. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
THE BASE PANEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE
PARTS ARE INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE
DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
22. Do not place cloth or otherwise restrict airflow
beneath Coffeemaker.
23. Use only the Cuisinart
Commercial-Style Filter or standard
cone-shaped paper filter with this unit.
OTHER GOLD TONE PERMANENT FILTERS
MAY CAUSE THE COFFEEMAKER TO
OVERFLOW.
24. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance
garage or under a wall cabinet. When storing
in an appliance garage always unplug the
unit from the electrical outlet. Not doing
so could create a risk of fire, especially if the
appliance touches the walls of the garage
or the door touches the unit as it closes.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
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Gold-Tone