West Bend Cool Touch Electric Griddle - Manual (Page 3)

To prevent electrical shock, personal injury or property damage, read and
follow all instructions and warnings.
E
LECTRICITY
P
RECAUTIONS
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric
parts in water or other liquids.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.
• Do not use this appliance outdoors.
• Always check to ensure handles/egs are assembled and fastened properly.
Overtightening can result in stripping of screws or cracking of handles/legs.
• 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.
• Always unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning.
• Your appliance has a short cord as a safety precaution to avoid pulling, tripping
or entanglement. Position the cord so that it does not hang over the edge of the
counter, table or other area or touch hot surfaces.
• While use of an extension cord is not recommended, if you must use one, make
sure the cord has the same or higher wattage as the griddle (wattage is stamped
on the underside of the plug protector). To avoid pulling, tripping or
entanglement, position the extension cord so that it does not hang over the edge
of the counter, table or other area.
• Use an electrical outlet that accommodates the polarized plug on the appliance.
On a polarized plug, one blade of the plug is wider than the other. If the plug
does not fit fully into the outlet or extension cord, reverse the plug. If the plug still
does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in
any way.
• Do not use an outlet or extension cord if the plug fits loosely or if the outlet or
extension cord feels hot.
• Keep the cord away from hot parts of the appliance and hot surfaces during
operation.
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