Important Safeguards - Hamilton Beach 33967C Product 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.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plug,
or base in water or other liquid.
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 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 service number for information on examination,
repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
This product is intended for household use only.
This product is only intended for the preparation, cooking, and
serving of foods. This product is not intended for use with any
non-food materials or products.
WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt
to modify the plug in any way.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces, including stove.
10. Do not place on or near hot gas or an 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 slow cooker, press OFF button on control;
remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Caution: To prevent damage or shock hazard do not cook in
base. Cook only in removable liner.
14. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated
foods into a heated crock.
15. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
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 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 slow cooker.
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.