Salton, Inc ME5B - Manual (Page 2)

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
injury to persons, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using appliance.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• Do not immerse cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid.
See instructions for cleaning.
• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used
near children.
• This appliance is not for use by children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug and allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning appli-
ance.
• To disconnect, switch OFF, then remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not operate any damaged appliance. Do not operate with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or
has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appli-
ance to the nearest authorized service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• Use attachments only if recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use outdoors, or while standing in a damp area.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heat-
ed oven.
• Only use appliance as indicated in these instructions.
• Be certain lids are securely in place before operating appliance.
• Keep lid on carafe while serving coffee and brewing.
• This carafe is designed for use with this appliance only. It must
never be used on a range top.
• Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
• Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or weak-
ened handle.
• Do not clean carafe with abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads, or
other abrasive material.
• Do not remove filter basket or lids during brewing cycles, scald-
ing may occur.
• Do not remove carafe from hot plate while liquid is dripping from
basket.
• Allow filter basket to cool before removing it from coffeemaker.
• Do not p our liquid other than water and the cleaning solution
specified in this manual into the water reservoir. (See instruc-
tions for cleaning the coffeemaker.)