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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 ON/OFF button to turn unit OFF, 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
heated oven.
• Only use appliance as indicated in these instructions.
• Carafe must never be used on a range top. Use only the
designated 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 opened 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. 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
appliance to the nearest authorized service center for
examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
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