Important Safeguards; Other Consumer Safety Information - Hamilton Beach 37550 Manual Del Usuario

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 and before cleaning. 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 customer service number for information on
examination, repair, or adjustment.
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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Other Consumer Safety Information

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 food, water, or other hot liquids.
13. To disconnect, push up the switch and 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 cooking pot.
16. CAUTION: Risk of electric shock. Cook only in removable cooking
pot.
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.