Important Safeguards - George Foreman GFS0172SBC Use And Care Manual

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS USE AND CARE BOOK.
When using electrical appliances, always follow basic safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
or knobs.
• The appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
• To protect against electrical shock do not
immerse cord, plugs, control probe, or
appliance in water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
• 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 customer
support or call the appropriate toll-free
number in this manual.
• The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord touch hot surfaces or hang
over edge of table or counter.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric
burner, or in a heated oven.
GROUNDED PLUG
As a safety feature, this product is equipped
with a grounded plug, which will only fit into a
three-prong outlet. Do not attempt to defeat
this safety feature. Improper connection of the
grounding conductor may result in the risk of
electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician
if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded.
TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW
Warning: 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
authorized service personnel.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product is for household use only.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving
an appliance containing hot oil or other hot
liquids.
• Always attach control probe to appliance
first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To
disconnect, adjust the heat setting dial to
the O position (Off), then remove plug from
wall outlet.
• Be sure the nonstick grill plate, drip tray, and
probe are assembled to the base properly
(see HOW TO USE).
• Do not use this appliance for other than
intended use.
• 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 have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
• For model GFS0172, use only George
Foreman temperature-control probe (part
no. GFS0172-02). For model GFS0090, use
only George Foreman temperature-control
probe (part no. GFS0090-02).
ELECTRICAL CORD
a) A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
b) Extension cords are available and may be
used if care is exercised in their use.
c) If an extension cord is used:
1) The marked electrical rating of the extension
cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance;
2) If the appliance is of the grounded type, the
extension cord should be a grounding-type
3-wire cord; and
3) The cord should be arranged so that it will
not drape over the counter top or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over.
Note: If the power cord is damaged, please
contact the warranty department listed in these
instructions.
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