Important Safeguards - GE 168955 Manual De Instrucciones

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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 toaster oven 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
cleaning appliance and putting on or
taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions or is dropped
or damaged in any manner. Call our
toll-free customer assistance number for
information on examination, repair, or
adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
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
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil
or other hot liquids.
12. To disconnect, turn all controls to Off,
then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Use extreme caution when removing tray
or disposing of hot grease.
14. Do not clean with metal scouring pads.
Pieces can break off the pad and touch
electrical parts, creating a risk of electrical
shock.
15. Oversize foods or metal utensils must not
be inserted in a toaster oven as they may
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create a fire or risk of electric shock.
16. A fire may occur if the toaster oven is
covered, touching or near flammable
material, including curtains, draperies,
walls, and the like, when in operation.
Do not store any item on top of the
appliance when in operation.
17. Extreme caution should be exercised
when using containers constructed of
other than metal or glass.
18. Do not store any materials, other than
appliance manufacturer recommended
accessories, in this oven when not in use.
19. Do not place any of the following
materials in the oven: paper, cardboard,
plastic, and the like.
20. Do not cover crumb tray or any part of
the oven with metal foil. This will cause
overheating of the oven.
21. To turn off, turn the Toast Shade
Selector/Timer to OFF.
22. Do not place eyes or face in close
proximity with tempered safety glass
door in the event that the safety
glass breaks.
23. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
24. Before using this appliance, move it 2 to
4 inches away from wall or any object on
the countertop. Remove any object that
may have been placed on top of the
appliance. Do not use on surfaces where
heat may cause a problem.
25. If plug gets hot, please call a qualified
electrician.