This product is intended for householduse only.WARNING! Shock Hazard: This appliancehas a polarized plug (one wide blade) thatreduces the risk of electric shock. The plugfits only one way into a polarized outlet. Donot defeat the safety purpose of the plug bymodifying the plug in any way or using anadaptor. If the plug does not fit, reverse theplug. If it still does not fit, have an electricianreplace the outlet.This product is only intended for thepreparation, cooking, and serving of foods.This product is not intended for use withany non-food materials or products.2IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!When using electrical appliances, basicsafety precautions should always be followed,including the following:1. Read all instructions.2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handlesor knobs.3. To protect against electrical shock donot immerse cord, plug, or base inwater or other liquid.4. Close supervision is necessary whenany appliance is used by or near chil-dren.5. Unplug from outlet when not in use andbefore cleaning. Allow to cool beforeputting on or taking off parts.6. Do not operate any appliance witha damaged cord or plug, or after theappliance malfunctions or is droppedor damaged in any manner. Call ourtoll-free customer service number forinformation on examination, repair, oradjustment.7. The use of accessory attachments notrecommended by the appliance manu-facturer may cause injuries.8. Do not use electric base outdoors.9. Do not let cord hang over edge oftable or counter, or touch hot surfaces,including stove.10. Do not place electric base or warmingstand on or near hot gas or an electricburner, or in a heated oven.11. Extreme caution must be used whenusing an appliance containing hot oil orother hot liquids.12. To disconnect, turn control knob to Offthen remove plug from outlet.13. Caution: To prevent damage or shockhazard do not cook on electric base.Cook only in cast iron dish.14. Avoid sudden temperature changes,such as adding refrigerated foods intoa heated cast iron dish.15. Do not use appliance for other thanintended use.Other Consumer Safety InformationTo avoid an electrical circuit overload, donot use a high wattage appliance on thesame circuit with this appliance.The length of the cord used on this appli-ance was selected to reduce the hazardsof becoming tangled in, or tripping over alonger cord. If a longer cord is necessary anapproved extension cord may be used.The electrical rating of the extension cordmust be equal to or greater than the ratingof the appliance. Care must be taken toarrange the extension cord so that it will notdrape over the countertop or tabletop whereit can be pulled on by children or acciden-tally tripped over.840152602 Ev03.qxd 5/20/08 9:15 AM Page 2