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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
WARNING: 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. 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. Use WATER ONLY in this appliance! Do not put any other liquids or
food products in this appliance. Do not mix or add anything to the water
placed in this appliance, except as instructed in the User Maintenance
Instructions to clean the appliance.
4. DO NOT attempt to move an appliance containing hot liquids. Allow
appliance to cool completely before moving.
5. 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 surface that is resistant to heat.
6. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug
the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.
7. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water or any
other liquid, unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the water! Do
not use this appliance after it has fallen into, or has become
immersed in water. Contact Consumer Service for examination and
repair.
8. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
9. The appliance must be left to cool down sufficiently before adding more
water to avoid splattering.
10. Always use fresh, cool water in your appliance. Warm water or other
liquids, except as listed in cleaning section, may cause damage to the
appliance.
11. DO NOT put Carafe into a microwave.
12. DO NOT leave empty Carafe on Warming Plate when appliance is
turned ON, as the Carafe may crack or become otherwise damaged.
13. DO NOT lift Hinged Filter Lid until brewing is complete, and all parts
have cooled.
14. CAUTION: To prevent injury when utilizing Drip Stop feature, replace
Carafe within 1 minute of removing during brewing process.
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