Important Safeguards - Hamilton Beach Eclectrics Use & Care Manual

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• Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid.
• If the plug on this appliance does not fit in your outlet:
- Do not modify the plug.
- Do not use an adaptor.
- Have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.
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 by firmly grasping the plug when either
the coffeemaker or clock 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.
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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. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may result in fire, electrical
shock or personal injury.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch
hot surfaces, including stove.
11. The carafe is designed for use with this coffeemaker. It must
never be used on a range top or in a microwave or conven-
tional oven.
12. Do not use carafe with loose or weakened handle.
13. To avoid accidents, do not pour in direction of people.
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