Hamilton Beach 33540 User Manual

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2Other Consumer Safety InformationThis product is intended for household use only.This product is only intended for the preparation, cooking, andserving of foods. This product is not intended for use with anynonfood materials or products.WARNING! Shock Hazard: This product is provided with a grounded(3-prong) plug to reduce the risk of electric shock. The plug fits onlyone way into a grounded outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose ofthe plug by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. Ifthe plug does not fit into the outlet, have an electrician replace theoutlet.The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to reducethe hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord.If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cord may beused. The electrical rating of the extension cord must be equal toor greater than the rating of the appliance. The extension cord mustbe a grounding-type, 3-wire cord. Care must be taken to arrangethe extension cord so that it will not drape over the countertop ortabletop where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally trippedover.To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS1. Read all instructions.2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (includingchildren) with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities,or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they are closelysupervised and instructed concerning use of the appliance by aperson responsible for their safety.3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by ornear children. Children should be supervised to ensure that theydo not play with the appliance.4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.5. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse cord, plug,or base in water or other liquid.6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allowto cool before putting on or taking off parts.7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, orafter the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged inany manner. Call our toll-free customer service number forinformation on examination, repair, or adjustment.8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by theappliance manufacturer may cause injuries.9. Do not use outdoors.10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hotsurfaces, including stove.11. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in aheated oven.12. Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliancecontaining hot oil or other hot liquids.13. To disconnect slow cooker, turn control knob to OFF (O); thenremove plug from wall outlet.14. CAUTION: To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not cook inbase. Cook only in removable crock.15. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigeratedfoods into a heated crock.16. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.17. Always plug into an outlet protected by a circuit breaker or fuserated 20 A or less.When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury topersons, including the following:SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!840247800 ENv11.indd 2 9/26/14 1:15 PM