Important Safeguards; Consumer Safety Information - Hamilton Beach 76450 Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put cord, plug or can
opener in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use or before putting on or taking off parts,
or before cleaning.
5. Avoid contact with moving 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, electrical repair, mechanical repair or adjustment.
7. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Hamilton
Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
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 open pressurized (aerosol-type) cans.
11. Do not open cans of flammable liquids, like lighter fluid.
12. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not operate any heating
appliance beneath the mounted unit.
13. Do not install the unit over or near any portion of a heating or cooking
appliance, a sink or a basin.
14. Use caution when removing or storing kitchen shears in storage slot
(optional feature on select model).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION

This appliance is intended for household use only.
This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of plug has one
blade wider than the other. The plug will fit into an electrical outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to
replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
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