3Other Consumer Safety InformationThis appliance is intended for household use only.w WARNING Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is providedwith a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce the risk of electricshock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do notdefeat the safety purpose of the plug by modifying the plug in anyway or by using an adapter. If the plug does not fit fully into theoutlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electricianreplace the outlet.The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected toreduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longercord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved extension cordmay be used. The electrical rating of the extension cord must beequal to or greater than the rating of the appliance. Care must betaken to arrange the extension cord so that it will not drape overthe countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled on by children oraccidentally tripped over.To avoid an electrical circuit overload, do not use another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this appliance.BEFORE FIRST USEMost heating appliances produce an odor and/or smoke whenused the first time. Plug the toaster oven into an outlet. TurnTemperature Dial to 450°F (230°C). Heat at this temperature for10 minutes. The odor should not be present after this initialpreheating. Wash baking pan and oven rack before using.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS15. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break offthe pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electricalshock.16. Oversize foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in atoaster oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.17. The bread may burn. A fire may occur if toaster is covered ortouching flammable material, including curtains, draperies,walls, overhead cabinets, paper or plastic products, clothtowels, and the like, when in operation.18. Extreme caution should be exercised when using containersconstructed of materials other than metal or glass.19. Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer-recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.20. Do not place any of the following materials in the oven:paper, cardboard, plastic, and the like.21. Do not cover crumb tray or any part of the oven with metalfoil. This will cause overheating of the oven.22. To turn oven off, turn timer to OFF ( ) position. See “Partsand Features” section.23. Do not place eyes or face in close proximity with temperedsafety glass door, in the event that the safety glass breaks.24. Always use appliance with crumb tray securely in place.25. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.26. Clean oven interior carefully. Do not scratch or damageheating element tube.27. Do not operate the appliance by means of an external timer orseparate remote-control system.