Important safeguards, Heat precautions – West Bend Sandwich Maker User Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
To prevent personal injury or property damage, read and follow all instructions 
and warnings. 
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be 
followed including the following: 
• Read all instructions, including these important safeguards and the care and use 
instructions in this manual.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use. 
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven or in the 
refrigerator or freezer.
• Do not operate when the appliance is not working properly or when it has been
damaged in any manner. For service information see warranty page.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by West Bend®
Housewares may cause injuries.
• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself. 
• For household use only. 
To prevent burns, personal injury or property damage, read and follow all 
instructions and warnings. 
Heat Precautions
• Storage clip must be released before plugging in press. 
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs and hot pads or oven mitts. 
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or 
other hot liquids.
• Do not operate press in the open position.
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