Safety; Important Safeguards - GE 106748 Mode D'emploi

Safety

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
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 cooking
unit in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is 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
and before cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Call our
toll-free customer assistance number
for information on examination,
electrical or mechanical repair, or
adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries or
damage the unit.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter or touch hot surfaces,
including the stove.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner or in a heated oven.
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11. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot
oil or other hot liquids.
12. To disconnect, remove plug from
wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
14. Do not leave appliance unattended
when plugged in.
15. When using this appliance, provide
4 to 6 inches air space above, behind,
and on both sides for air circulation.
Do not use on surfaces where heat may
cause a problem.
16. Make sure that neither the cord nor
yourself touch any hot part of the
appliance due to danger of burning.
17. Place the appliance only on a dry,
level surface.
18. Never remove the waffle or sandwich
with any kind of cutting device or other
metallic kitchen utensil.
19. Always allow the appliance to cool
down completely before putting it away
and never wind the cord around the
appliance while it is still hot.
20. To reduce the risk of fire or shock
hazard, do not operate unit unless
grids are securely snapped in place.