Important Safeguards; Other Consumer Safety Information - Hamilton Beach 48131Z Use & Care Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed 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
or knobs. Care must be taken, as burns
can occur from touching hot parts or
from spilled, hot liquid.
3. To protect against electric shock, do
not place cord, plug or coffeemaker in
water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when the coffeemaker
is not in use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before putting on or taking off
parts and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Coffeemaker must be operated on a flat
surface away from the edge of counter
to prevent accidental tipping.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or is dropped
or damaged in any manner. Call our
toll-free customer service number for
information on examination, repair, or
adjustment.
8. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter or touch hot surfaces,
including stove.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household
use only.
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit into a polarized outlet only
one way. If the plug does not fit fully into
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do
not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
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9. The use of accessory attachments not
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. The carafe is designed for use with this
12. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold
13. Do not use a cracked carafe or one
14. Do not clean carafe with cleansers, steel
15. Be certain carafe lid is securely in place
16. Do not place coffeemaker on or near a
17. To disconnect coffeemaker, turn controls
18. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire
19. Do not use appliance for other than
The length of the cord used on this appliance
was selected to reduce the hazards of
becoming tangled in, or tripping over a longer
cord. If a longer cord is necessary an
approved extension cord may be used.
The electrical rating of the extension cord
must be equal to or greater than the rating of
the coffeemaker. Care must be taken to
arrange the extension cord so that it will not
drape over the countertop or tabletop where it
can be pulled on by children or accidentally
tripped over.
recommended by Hamilton Beach/
Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause injuries.
coffeemaker. It must never be used on
a range top or in a microwave oven.
surface.
with a loose or weakened handle.
wool pads, or other abrasive material.
during brew cycle and when pouring
coffee. Do not use force when placing
lid on carafe.
hot gas or electric burner or in a heated
oven.
to OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
or electric shock, do not remove the
bottom cover. No user serviceable
parts are inside. Repair should be done
by authorized service personnel only.
intended use.