Important Safeguards - PowerXL VORTEX PRO AF-E4001-AR Use & Care Manual

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. Your
manufacturer or installer may recommend that hot pans,
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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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