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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury
to persons, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using appliance.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handle.
• Do not immerse cord, plug or coffeemaker unit in water or other
liquid. See instructions for cleaning.
• This appliance is not for use by children.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug and allow to cool
before attaching or removing parts and before cleaning the
appliance.
• To disconnect, press power button in OFF position, then
remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a
h e a t e d oven.
• Only use appliance as indicated in these instructions.
• Carafe must never be used on a range top. Use only the des-
ignated carafe for your coffeemaker.
• Do not set a hot carafe on a wet or cold surface.
• Do not use a cracked carafe or a carafe having a loose or
weakened handle.
• Do not clean carafe with abrasive cleaners, steel wool pads or
other abrasive material.
• Scalding may occur if the lid is removed during the brewing
cycles.
• Allow filter basket to cool before removing it from coffeemaker.
• DO NOT POUR LIQUID OTHER THAN WATER AND THE
CLEANING SOLUTION SPECIFIED IN THIS MANUAL INTO
THE WATER CHAMBER. See instructions for cleaning.
• Do not move entire unit when carafe contains hot liquid.
• Do not operate any damaged appliance. Do not operate with a
damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or
has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Return appli-
ance to the nearest authorized service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• Use attachments only if recommended by the manufacturer.
• Be certain lids are securely in place before operating appliance.
• Do not use outdoors or while standing in a damp area.
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