Important Safeguards - PowerXL Combo 12-in-1 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING
When using electrical appliances, always follow
these basic safety precautions.
1. Read all instructions carefully to prevent injuries.
2. This appliance should not be used by children
younger than eight years old. This appliance can be
used by children eight years old or older if they are
continuously supervised. This appliance can be used
by people with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance in a safe way
and understand the hazards involved. Keep the
appliance and its cord out of the reach of children
younger than eight years old. Cleaning and user
maintenance should not be performed by children.
3. ALWAYS PLACE UNIT ON A FLAT, HEAT-
RESISTANT SURFACE. Intended for counter top use
only. DO NOT operate on an unstable surface.
4. Cooking appliances should be positioned in a stable
location with the handles (if any) positioned to avoid
the spillage of hot liquids.
5. DO NOT place your appliance on a cooktop, even if
the cooktop is cool, because you could accidentally
turn the cooktop on, causing a fire, damaging the
appliance, your cooktop, and your home.
6. DO NOT operate the appliance in an enclosed space
or under low-hanging cabinets. Proper space and
ventilation is needed to prevent property damage that
may be caused by steam released during operation.
7. NEVER operate the appliance near any flammable
materials, such as dish towels, paper towels, curtains,
or paper plates.
8. DO NOT let the cord hang over the edge of the table
or counter or touch hot surfaces.
9. USE CAUTION when moving the Inner Pot during
or after a cooking cycle.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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10. Always handle hot Inner Pots with oven mitts while
cooking. Place hot cookware on heat-resistant
surfaces when not seated in the appliance Base.
11. CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance
generates heat and steam during use. To avoid
injury, do not touch the hot surfaces during
operation. Proper precautions must be taken
to prevent the risk of personal injury, fires, and
damage to property.
12. DO NOT USE this appliance for anything other than
its intended use.
13. NEVER FILL THE INNER POT to more than two thirds
capacity. Many foods increase in volume or bubble
vigorously while cooking and might boil over the top.
Cooking with the lid will prevent splatter and possible
injury if bubbles burst and touch exposed skin.
14. The use of accessory attachments not recommended
by Tristar may cause injuries.
15. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the
risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord.
16. NEVER plug into an outlet located below the counter.
The hanging cord may present a hazard.
17. NEVER cover the steam release port on the Lid or the
air vents on the back of the base of the appliance.
18. DO NOT use this appliance outdoors.
19. DO NOT OPERATE if the cord or plug are damaged.
If the appliance begins to malfunction during use,
immediately unplug the cord from the power.
20. DO NOT USE OR ATTEMPT TO REPAIR A
MALFUNCTIONING APPLIANCE. Contact
Customer Service for assistance (see the back of the
manual for contact information).
21. UNPLUG THE UNIT from the outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow the appliance to cool
before attaching or removing parts.