Morphy Richards Round slow cooker - Manual (Page 2)

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Important safety Important safety Important safety Important safety Important safety
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instructions instructions instructions instructions instructions
The use of any electrical appliance requires the
following common sense safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of injury or death and
secondly the danger of damage to the appliance.
These are indicated in the text by the following two
conventions:
WARNING: Danger to the person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance! In addition
we offer the following safety advice.
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Location Location Location Location Location
• Do not use outdoors.
• Never cook directly in the base unit. Use the
ceramic pot.
• Always locate your slow cooker away from the
edge of the worktop.
• Ensure that the slow cooker is used on a firm,
flat, heat resistant surface.
• Do not use too close to curtains, draperies, walls,
cupboards and other flammable materials.
• Keep your appliance away from any hot burners
and heated ovens.
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Mains lead Mains lead Mains lead Mains lead Mains lead
• The socket should always be switched off before
plugging or unplugging from the socket. Never yank
the cord to disconnect from the socket, instead
grasp and pull to disconnect.
• Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces. Let
the appliance cool completely before putting
away.
• Do not let the mains lead hang over the edge of
the worktop where a child could reach it.
• Do not let the lead run across a cooker or other
hot area which might damage the cable.
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Your safety Your safety Your safety Your safety Your safety
• WARNING: To protect against the risk of
electrical shock do not put the base unit in
water or in any other liquid.
• WARNING: Do not operate the slow cooker
with a damaged cord or plug or if the appliance
has been dropped or damaged. To avoid risk
of electric shock, do not disassemble the
appliance. Incorrect reassembly can cause a
risk of electric shock when used.
• WARNING: Extreme caution must be used
when moving an appliance containing hot
food, water, or other hot liquids.
• WARNING: Never touch the outer enclosure
of the slow cooker during its operation or
before it cools. use the handles or knobs. Do
not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves or a
cloth when removing the lid or handling hot
containers.
• WARNING: Do not attempt to move the
appliance whilst hot.
• WARNING: Do not switch on the appliance
when it is upside down or laid on its side.
• Never leave the appliance connected to the
socket outlet when not in use, before putting on
or taking off attachments, and before cleaning.
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Children Children Children Children Children
• Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used near children.
Never allow a child to operate this appliance.
• Children are vulnerable in the kitchen particularly
when unsupervised and if appliances are being
used or cooking is being carried out.
• Teach children to be aware of dangers in the
kitchen, warn them of the dangers of reaching up
to areas where they cannot see properly or
should not be reaching.
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Other safety considerations Other safety considerations Other safety considerations Other safety considerations Other safety considerations
• Do not operate after damage or after a
malfunction.
• Do not use accessories not recommended by
the manufacturer as this may cause fire, electric
shock or injury.
• Do not use the appliance for other than its
intended use.
• When unplugging turn any control to off, then
remove the plug from the wall outlet.
• Do not switch on the cooker if the ceramic pot is
empty.
• Allow the lid and crock pot to cool before immersing
in water.
• Do not use crock pot or lid if cracked or chipped.
• The lid and ceramic pot are fragile. Handle
them with care.
• Do not attempt repairs - the appliance contains
no user serviceable parts. Call our helpline for
advice.