Important Safeguards; Other Consumer Safety Information - Hamilton Beach 42117 Use & Care Manual

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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. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
This appliance is intended for household use only.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug (one
wide blade) that reduces the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only
one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If
the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an
electrician replace the outlet.
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
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after
the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
Call our toll-free customer service number for information on
examination, repair, or adjustment.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces, including stove.
11. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
13. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
remove the bottom cover of the coffeemaker. There are
no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by
authorized service personnel only.
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 appliance. 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.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage
appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.
NOTE: For best results, allow the coffeemaker to cool for one minute
between brewing cycles.