Important Safeguards - GE 168989 Owner's Manual

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• Do not operate unattended while in Toast or Bagel mode.
• Do not use with oven cooking bags.
• Do not store any materials, other than recommended accessories, in this oven when
not in use.
• Always allow at least one inch between food and heating element.
• Do not cover or use near curtains, walls, cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth
towels, etc. Keep 2 to 4 inches away from wall or any objects on countertop.
• Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children.
• Always unplug toaster oven when not in use.
• Regular cleaning reduces risk of fire hazard.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
or knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not
immerse cord, plug, or toaster oven in
water or other liquid. See instructions for
"Cleaning."
4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before
cleaning appliance and putting on or
taking off parts.
6. 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 assistance number for
information on examination, repair or
adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch hot surfaces,
including the stove.
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10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.
12. To disconnect, turn all controls to Off,
then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Use extreme caution when removing tray
or disposing of hot grease.
14. Do not clean with metal scouring pads.
Pieces can break off the pad and touch
electrical parts, creating a risk of electrical
shock.
15. Oversize foods or metal utensils must not
be inserted in a toaster oven as they may
create a fire or risk of electric shock.
16. A fire may occur if the toaster oven is
covered, touching or near flammable
material, including curtains, draperies,
walls, and the like, when in operation.
Do not store any item on top of the
appliance when in operation.
17. Extreme caution should be exercised
when using containers constructed of
other than metal or glass.