Important Safeguards; Before Use - GE 106810 Owner's Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using. 8. Do not use outdoors.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use 9. Do not let cord hang over edge of
handles or knobs.
3. To protect against fire, electric
shock and personal injury, do not 10. Do not place on or near a hot gas
immerse Hot Pot, its cord or plug in
water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when 11. To disconnect, unplug from wall
any appliance is used by or near
children.
12. Extreme caution must be used
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts
and before cleaning.
13. Do not use appliance for other than
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, after the
14. Scalding may occur if lid is removed
appliance malfunctions, or has been
damaged in any manner. Call
15. A Hot Pot that is plugged into an
Customer Service, to return for
examination, repair or adjustment.
16. Remove and replace cover carefully
7. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire,
electric shock or personal injury.
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Consumer Safety Information
THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
This appliance has a polarized plug
table or counter, or touch hot (one blade is wider than the other).
surfaces.
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
this plug will fit into a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit
or electric burner, or in a heated
fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
oven.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to modify
outlet.
the plug in any way.
A short power-supply cord is provided
when moving an appliance
to reduce the hazards resulting from
containing hot water or other hot
entanglement or tripping over a longer
liquids.
cord. An extension cord may be used
intended use.

Before Use

while heating.
Clean unit thoroughly. See "To Clean" Section.
NOTE: When first used, your appliance may smoke slightly. Any smoke or odor is
outlet should not be left unattended.
normal and will not recur after a few uses.
when hot.
Parts and Features
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
with care however, the marked
electrical rating should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the hot
pot. The extension cord should not be
allowed to drape over the counter or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over.
Do not allow the extension cord to
hang over the edge of the counter,
where it may be grabbed by children or
become entangled with the user.
Removable Flip-Top Lid
Adjustable Thermostat
Non-Stick Cooking Surface
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