Westinghouse WST3028 - Manual (Page 5)

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use.
Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons
or damage to property.
1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not
qualified to operate this appliance. All users of this appliance must read and understand
this Owner’s Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it from the wall
outlet immediately. Do not reach into the water!
3. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all sides for air
circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it is touching or near curtains, wall
coverings, clothing, dish towels or other flammable materials.
4. To reduce the risk of fire, do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord. Do not
use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance!
6. The cord to this appliance should only be plugged into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet.
7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
8. Caution: Do not touch halogen heater with bare hands. Fingerprints may result in shorter
heater life. To avoid the risks of burns or other injury, turn off power and allow halogen
heater to fully cool before cleaning with a smooth dry cloth to avoid scratching the halogen
heater.
Polarized Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of
electrical shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
Short Cord Instructions
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in
or tripping over a longer cord.
Do not use an extension cord with this product.
Electric Power
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your appliance may not operate
properly. It should be operated on a separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
Plasticizers Warning
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of the countertop or tabletop
or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters or placemats between the appliance and the
finish of the countertop or tabletop.
Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent blemishes may occur or stains can
appear.
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