Cuisinart DGB-550 Series - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and/or
injury to persons, including the following:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
and knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not
place cord, plug, or base unit in water or
other liquids.
4. This appliance should not be used by or
near children or individuals with certain
disabilities.
5. Always unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts and before
cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to the nearest Cuisinart
Repair Center for examination, repair,
and electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by Cuisinart may
cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surface.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Always fill water reservoir first, then plug
cord into the wall outlet. To disconnect,
push the Off button, then remove plug
from wall outlet.
12. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
13. Snap lid securely onto carafe before
serving any beverages.
14. Scalding may occur if the lid is removed
during the brewing cycle.
15. The glass carafe is designed for use with
these appliances only. It must never be
used on the range top.
16. Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or
cold surface.
17. Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe
having a loose or weakened handle.
18. Do not clean carafe or warming plate
with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other
abrasive materials.
19. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE
INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE
ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
20. Avoid contact with moving parts.
21. Check grinder basket for presence of
foreign objects before using.
22. Use the coffee grinder to grind roasted
coffee beans only. Grinding other
substances, such as nuts, spices or
unroasted beans may dull the blade and
cause poor grinding or injury.
23. Do not place cloth or otherwise restrict
airflow beneath coffeemaker.
24. Use only the Cuisinart® Gold Tone
Commercial Style Filter or standard
#4 basket paper filter with this unit.
OTHER GOLD TONE PERMANENT
FILTERS MAY CAUSE THE
COFFEEMAKER TO OVERFLOW.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD
USE ONLY
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