BELLA 13401 3.5L Deep Fryer - Manual (Page 5)

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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.
CAUTION: This appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for some time after
turning OFF. Always use oven mitts when handling hot materials and allow metal
parts to cool before cleaning. Do not place anything on top of the appliance while it is
operating or while it is hot.
1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this owner’s manual before
operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC electrical outlet only.
3. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord.
Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.
4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
5. Do not immerse detachable power cord in any liquid. If the cord falls in water or
other liquid, DISCARD IMMEDIATELY and replace it with a new cord. If the supply
cord to this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by contacting Consumer
Service.
6. Keep the cord out of reach from children and infants to avoid the risk of electric
shock and choking.
7. Use fry basket handle to raise and lower fry basket. Always raise fry basket out
of hot oil and allow cooked food to rest for 5 to 10 seconds before removing food
from basket.
8. Do not use this appliance if the viewing window is cracked.
9. Dry damp foods before placing into oil. When deep frying frozen foods, remove
any excessive ice as it can cause hot oil to spatter.
10. Always keep lid closed while Deep Fryer is frying foods.
11. Do not obstruct the filtered air outlet vent on top of lid with any objects. Avoid
escaping steam from the filtered air outlet during operation.
12. Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects during operation.
Do not place any objects on top of appliance while it is operating. Place the
appliance on a flat surface that is resistant to heat.
13. Be sure oil tank is filled with oil to at least the marked MIN level.
Do not operate appliance without oil or with an insufficient amount of oil.
Do not over-fill the tank with oil past the MAX mark.
WARNING: Under- or over-filling the oil tank may damage the Deep Fryer and
could result in serious personal injury.
14. Always pour oil into tank before plugging in and heating the appliance. Never pour
oil into heated tank.
15. Ensure that there are no flammable objects on or near the appliance. If the
oil catches fire, unplug the appliance and replace the lid. Never use water to
extinguish the fire.
16. Do not operate this appliance if the lid and the tank are not completely dry.
17. It is not recommended to move the Deep Fryer containing hot oil. Allow to cool
before moving.
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