PowerXL VORTEX PRO AF-E4001-LA User Manual page 28

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
• 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 given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children.
• Where to Use the Appliance
• DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or
in a heated oven.
• DO NOT place your appliance on a
cooktop, even if the cooktop is cool,
because you could accidentally turn the cooktop on,
causing a fire, damaging the appliance, your cooktop,
and your home.
• DO NOT place or use this appliance near water.
• When cooking, DO NOT place the appliance against
a wall or within 5 inches of other appliances. DO NOT
place anything on top of the appliance.
• A fire may occur if this appliance is covered by or
touching flammable material, including curtains,
draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
• DO NOT place the appliance in any container or small
confined space while the appliance is heated or in
operation.
• ALWAYS operate the appliance on a horizontal
surface that is level, stable, and noncombustible with
adequate space for airflow.
• Before using your appliance on any countertop
surface or other fragile surface, such as a glass
tabletop, CHECK WITH YOUR COUNTERTOP
MANUFACTURER OR INSTALLER for
recommendations about using appliances on your
surfaces. Some manufacturers and installers may
recommend protecting your surface by placing a hot
pad or trivet under the appliance for heat protection.
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Prevent Injuries! – Carefully Read All Instructions Before Use!
Your manufacturer or installer may recommend that
hot pans, pots, or electrical appliances should not
be used directly on top of the countertop. If you are
unsure, place a trivet or hot pad under the appliance
before using it.
• Electrical Safety
• DO NOT operate any appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped. Return the appliance to
an authorized service facility for examination, repair,
or adjustment.
• This appliance should be serviced ONLY by qualified
service technicians. Contact Customer Service using
the information located on the back of this manual.
• NEVER immerse the main unit housing in water. If the
appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in
water, unplug from electrical outlet immediately. Do
not reach into liquid if the appliance is plugged in and
immersed.
• To protect against electrical shock, DO NOT immerse
the cord or plugs, or expose the electrical components
to water or other liquid.
• DO NOT plug in the power cord or operate the
appliance controls with wet hands.
• ALWAYS make sure the plug is attached to the
appliance first, and then plug the cord into the
electrical outlet. To disconnect, press the Power
button to turn the appliance off and then remove the
plug from the electrical outlet.
• MAKE SURE the appliance is properly plugged
into a dedicated electrical outlet without any other
appliances on the same outlet.
• KEEP the appliance and its power cord out of the reach
of children when it is in operation or in the cooling
down process.
• NEVER plug the appliance into an outlet below the
surface where the appliance is placed.
• DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of a
table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
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