Important Safeguards - PowerXL MFC-AF-6C-LA Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
• Read all instructions carefully to prevent
injuries.
• 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. 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.
• ALWAYS PLACE UNIT ON A FLAT, HEAT-
RESISTANT SURFACE. Intended for counter
top use only. DO NOT operate on an unstable
surface.
• Cooking appliances should be positioned
in a stable location with the handles (if any)
positioned to avoid the spillage of hot liquids.
• DO NOT place the appliance Base on or near
a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated
oven. DO NOT operate the appliance in
an enclosed space or under low-hanging
cabinets. Proper space and ventilation is
needed to prevent property damage that
may be caused by steam released during
operation. NEVER operate the appliance near
any flammable materials, such as dish towels,
paper towels, curtains, or paper plates.
DO NOT let the cord hang over the edge of
the table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
• USE CAUTION when moving the Inner Pot
during or after a cooking cycle.
• Always handle hot Inner Pots with oven
mitts while cooking. Place hot cookware on
heat-resistant surfaces when not seated in the
appliance Base.
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• CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance
generates heat and steam during use. To
avoid injury, do not touch the hot surfaces
during operation. Proper precautions must
be taken to prevent the risk of personal injury,
fires, and damage to property.
• DO NOT USE this appliance for anything
other than its intended use.
• NEVER FILL THE INNER POT to more than
two thirds capacity. Many foods increase in
volume or bubble vigorously while cooking
and might boil over the top. Cooking with the
lid will prevent splatter and possible injury if
bubbles burst and touch exposed skin.
• The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by Empower Brands, LLC may
cause injuries.
• A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• NEVER plug into an outlet located below
the counter. The hanging cord may present
a hazard.
• NEVER cover the steam release port on the
Lid or the air vents on the back of the base of
the appliance.
• DO NOT use this appliance outdoors.
• DO NOT OPERATE if the cord or plug
are damaged. If the appliance begins to
malfunction during use, immediately unplug
the cord from the power.
• DO NOT USE OR ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A
MALFUNCTIONING APPLIANCE. Contact
Customer Service for assistance (see the back
of the manual for contact information).
• UNPLUG THE UNIT from the outlet when
not in use and before cleaning. Allow
the appliance to cool before attaching or
removing parts.
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