BELLA 13963 Dots Collection 5QT Programmable Slow Cooker - 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 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. 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. Never use the stoneware pot on a gas or electric cooktop or on an open flame.
9. Lift off lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into stoneware pot.
10.
CAUTION: To protect against damage or electric shock, do not cook in base unit.
Cook only in the stoneware pot provided.
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.
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.
PLASTiCizEr WArNiNg
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating to 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.
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