BELLA 13722 6QT Portable Slow Cooker Programmable - 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.
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 instruction 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. 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 be plugged into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet.
7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position.
8. Never use the stoneware pot on a gas or electric cook top or on an open flame, or
in a heated oven.
9. Lift off lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into stoneware pot.
Notes on the Plug
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the
plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
Notes on the Cord
The provided short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) should be
used to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer
cord. Do not use an extension cord with this product.
Plasticizer Warning
CAUTION:
To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of the counter top or
table top or other furniture, place NON-PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the
appliance and the finish of the counter top or table top. Failure to do so may cause the
finish to darken; permanent blemishes may occur or stains can appear.
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.