West Bend 72212 - Manual (Page 2)

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions
and warnings.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs and hot pads or oven mitts.
• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children.
This appliance is not a toy; ensure there is proper supervision of children so they
do not play with this appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities; or a lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, after the appliance
malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. For service information see
warranty page.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics may
cause injuries.
• Do not use this appliance outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over the edge of the table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
• Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,” then remove plug from wall outlet. Only the
appropriate cord/connector must be used.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric parts
in water or other liquids.
• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or a
separate remote-control system.
• Always check to ensure handles/legs are assembled and fastened properly.
Overtightening can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles/legs.