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WARNING
Shock Hazard
• Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid.
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that
reduces the risk of electrical 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 using an adaptor. If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it
still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use pot holders when removing hot
containers.
3. To protect against a risk of electrical shock do not immerse cord,
plug or base 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. Unplug before putting on or
taking off parts and allow to cool before cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, has been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Call our toll-free customer service number for information
on examination, repair or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Hamilton
Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause hazards.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot
surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or an electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
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11. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot food, water, or other hot liquids.
12. To disconnect, push up the switch, then remove plug from wall
outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to
drip into the cooker.
15. Caution: To reduce risk of electric shock, cook only in removable
container.
16. 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
OTHER CONSUMER SAFETY INFORMATION
This appliance is intended for household use only.
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 rice cooker. Care must be taken to arrange the
extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or table-
top where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped over.
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