IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS .
• To protect against electrical shock, do
not immerse cord, plug, or base unit in
water or other liquid .
• Do not touch hot surfaces . Use handles
or knobs .
• Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children .
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning . Allow to cool before
putting on, taking off, or cleaning parts .
• It is recommended to regularly
inspect the appliance . Do not operate
any appliance with a damaged
cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged
in any manner . Contact consumer
support at the toll-free number listed
in the warranty section .
• The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries .
• Do not use outdoors .
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch hot surfaces .
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven .
• Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot
food, water or other hot liquids .
• To disconnect, press and hold the Start/
Power button
the appliance off; then remove plug
from wall outlet .
• Do not use appliance for other than
intended use .
• 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 have been
given supervision or instructions
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety .
• Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the appliance .
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• When using the appliance, provide
adequate air space above and on all
sides for circulation . Do not operate
while it is covered or touching
flammable materials, including curtains,
draperies, walls and the like, when in
operation . Do not store any item on top
of the appliance while in operation .
• The appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote control system .
• Do not use this appliance on an
unstable surface .
• Do not attempt to heat or cook non-
food items in this appliance .
Additional Safeguards:
• To prevent damage or shock hazard,
do not cook directly in cooking base .
Cook only in stoneware pot provided .
• Avoid sudden temperature changes,
such as adding refrigerated or frozen
foods into a heated stoneware pot .
• This appliance generates heat and
escaping steam during use . Lift off
glass lid carefully to avoid scalding and
allow water to drip into stoneware pot .
• Never use the stoneware pot on a gas
or electric cooktop or on an open flame .
• To avoid scratching, do not cut foods
directly in the stoneware pot .
• Intended for countertop use only .
• WARNING: Spilled food can cause
serious burns . Keep appliance and cord
away from children . Never drape cord
over edge of counter, never use outlet
below counter, and never use with an
extension cord .
• A short power-supply cord is provided
to reduce the risks resulting from
children grabbing the cord or someone
becoming entangled in or tripping over
a longer cord .
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