Important Safeguards; Other Consumer Safety Information - Hamilton Beach 37543 Mode D'emploi

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. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closely
supervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or
near children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Use pot holders
when removing hot containers.
5. To protect against a risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord,
plug, or base in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug and allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or
plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must
be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Call the provided
This appliance is intended for household use only.
w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is provided with
a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electric shock.
The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using
an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
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customer service number for information on examination, repair, or
adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces, including the stove.
11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil, food, water, or other hot liquids.
13. To disconnect, press CANCEL ( ); then remove plug from wall
outlet.
14. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
15. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to
drip into the cooker.
16. CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Cook only in removable container.
17. Do not place the unit directly under cabinets when operating as this
product produces large amounts of steam. Avoid reaching over the
product when operating.
The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reduce
the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. If a
longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may be used. The
electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than
the rating of the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension
cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop where it
can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage
appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.