Slow cooker safety, Important safeguards save these instructions, Consumer safety information – Hamilton Beach 840056100 User Manual

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This product 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 elec-
trical 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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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Slow Cooker Safety

When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
observed, 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

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, electrical
repair, mechanical repair, or adjustment.

7. The use of accessory attachments not

recommended 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 place on or near hot gas or an

electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. Extreme caution must be used when

using an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.

12. To disconnect slow cooker, turn control

knob to Off; remove plug from 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 operate appliance in any way

other than intended use.

Consumer Safety Information

To avoid an electrical circuit overload do not
use a high wattage appliance on the same
circuit with the slow cooker.

This appliance has a short cord to reduce
the hazards of becoming entangled or
tripping over a longer cord. An extension
cord may be used if electrical rating of
extension cord is equal to or greater than
the rating of the slow cooker. Use only
an extension cord rated 10 amperes or
greater. Care must be taken to arrange
extension cord so that it will not drape over
a countertop or tabletop where it can be
tripped over or pulled on by children.

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