Coffee Maker Safety - KitchenAid KCM112 Instructions Manual

COFFEE MAKER SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you
and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the
word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't immediately follow
instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don't follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce
the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or coffee maker in
water or other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Unplug coffee maker from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return appliance to the nearest
Authorized Service Facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer
may cause injuries.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• Do not use appliance without lid properly placed on container (carafe).
• The container (carafe) is designed for use with this appliance. It must never be used on
a range top or in a microwave oven.