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.
5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or any part
of the appliance 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.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
This product is intended for household use only.
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Electrical Shock Hazard: This product is provided with either a
polarized (one wide blade) or grounded (3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electric
shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized or grounded 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.
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,
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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 electric burner, or in a heated oven.
12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Do not use appliance unattended.
15. During use, provide 4 to 6 inches air space above, behind, and on both sides for
air circulation.
16. Never remove the waffle with any kind of cutting device or other metallic kitchen
utensil.
17. Always allow the appliance to cool before putting it away, and never wrap the
cord around the appliance while it is still hot.
18. Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer or separate remote-
control system.
19.
CAUTION: HOT SURFACE. The temperature of accessible surfaces may
be high when the appliance is operating.
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. If the appliance is
of the grounding type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type, 3-wire cord.
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.