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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1 Read all instructions before using.
2 Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. The lid handle may
get hot while cooking, use of an oven mitt while handling is advised.
3 To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug, or
cooking unit in water or other liquid.
CAUTION: Never submerge the heating unit 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.
6 Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug,
or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner. Return appliance to W. P. Appliances, Inc. (see warranty)
for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7 The use of accessory attachments not recommended by W.P.
Appliances, Inc. may cause fire, electrical shock or injury.
8 Do not use outdoors.
9 Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
heated surfaces.
10 Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
11 Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids. Always use hot pads when
moving your heated slow cooker.
12 Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
13 To disconnect, press the OFF button, then remove plug from wall
outlet.
14 Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated
foods into a heated pot.
15 To reduce the risk of electric shock, cook only in removable
container.
16 Do not use a cracked container. Do not set the hot container on a
wet or cold surface.
17 Lift and open lid carefully and away from face to avoid scalding.
18 Use extreme caution when removing hot container with food.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be grounded. It is
equipped with a 3-wire cord having a grounded plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet which is properly installed and grounded.
Warning: Improper use of the grounded wire can result in the risk of
electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if necessary. Do not attempt to
defeat this safety feature by modifying plug.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the hazards resulting
from entanglement or tripping over a longer cord. If it is necessary to
use an extension cord, it should be positioned such that it does not
drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children
or tripped over and:
A. Use only 3-wire extension cord with 3-blade grounding plug.
B. The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or
greater then the rating of this appliance. The electrical rating is
listed on the bottom of this unit.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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