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Grill safety, Important safeguards save these instructions, Consumer safety information – Hamilton Beach 840081900 User Manual

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This appliance is intended for household
use only.

This appliance is equipped with a grounded-
type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug). This plug
will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a
3-prong plug. This is a safety feature. If the
plug should fail to fit, contact an electrician
to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not
attempt to defeat the safety purpose of the
grounding pin, part of the 3-prong plug.

This appliance has a short cord to reduce
hazards of becoming entangled or tripping

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

Grill Safety

When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions. Keep these

instructions for future use.

2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles

or knobs.

3. To protect against electrical shock, do

not immerse cord assembly or plug in
water or other liquid.

4. Close supervision is necessary when any

appliance is used by or near children.

5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and

before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts and before
cleaning the appliance and before
moving the appliance.

6. Always attach plug to appliance first,

then plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn control to off (MIN)
and remove plug from wall outlet.

7. Do not leave the appliance unattended

when in use.

8. Do not operate any appliance with a

damaged cord or plug, or after the
appliance malfunctions, or is dropped
or damaged in any manner. Call our
toll-free customer service number for
information on examination, repair, or
adjustment.

9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table

or counter, or touch hot surfaces,
including the stove.

10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or

electric burner, or in a heated oven.

11. Always use the appliance on a dry level

surface.

12. Do not use appliance for other than

intended use.

13. Use extreme caution when moving an

appliance containing hot oil or other hot
liquids.

14. Always unplug grill and then remove

cord before attempting to move the
grill.

15. The use of accessory attachments not

recommended by Hamilton Beach/
Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause injuries.

16. Do not use without base in place. Clean

after each use.

17. Fuel, such as charcoal briquettes, is not

to be used with appliance.

18. Use only on properly grounded outlet.
19. When in operation, a fire may occur if

the grill is touching or near flammable
material, including curtains, draperies,
walls, backsplashes, cabinets and
the like.

Consumer Safety Information

over a longer cord. A grounded-type 3 wire
extension cord may be used if the electrical
rating of the extension cord is equal to or
greater than the rating of the electric grill.
Use only an extension cord rated 15
amperes or greater. Care must be taken
to arrange the extension cord so that it
will not drape over countertop or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or
tripped over.

Do not leave this appliance unattended
while in use.