West Bend Crockery L5661A - Manual (Page 2)

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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.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Focus Electrics, LLC
may cause injuries.
• 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.
• Do not use cooking pot or glass cover if chipped, cracked or has deep scratches
as weakened glass and ceramic can shatter during use. Discard immediately.
See Replacement Part section in this booklet on how to obtain a replacement
part.
• Do not attempt to repair this appliance yourself.
• For household use only.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles and knobs where provided. Use hot
pads or oven mitts if you lift or carry the cooking pot or cover when it is hot.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
• Lift cover slowly, directing steam away from you.
• Set cooking pot and cover on hot pad, trivet or other heat protective surface. Do
not set hot cooking pot or cover directly on the counter, table or other surface.
• Do not preheat the heating base.
• Do not add frozen/cold foods or liquids into heated cooking pot. Avoid sudden
temperature changes as they can cause the cover or cooking vessel to crack or
shatter.
• Do not use the cooking pot or cover on the stovetop, under the broiler, in the
freezer, or in the oven. You may use the cooking pot in the microwave oven, but
do not place the glass cover in the microwave oven as it has a metal ring.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plugs, or other electric
parts in water or other liquids.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug.
• Do not use electric parts outdoors, or place them on or near a gas or electric
burner, in a heated oven, refrigerator or freezer.
• Do not plug cord into wall outlet unless crockery cooker is set in “OFF” position.
• Always turn control to “OFF” and unplug the appliance from outlet when not in
use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.