Important Safeguards - PowerXL VORTEX PRO 8QT Use & Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory, or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
unless they are given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used
by or near children.
• Where to Use the Appliance
• DO NOT place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in
a heated oven.
• 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.
• DO NOT place or use this appliance near water.
• When cooking, DO NOT place the appliance against a
wall or within 5 inches of other appliances. DO NOT place
anything on top of the appliance.
• A fire may occur if this appliance is covered by or touching
flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls,
and the like, when in operation.
• DO NOT use outdoors.
• DO NOT place the appliance in any container or small
confined space while the appliance is heated or in
operation.
• ALWAYS operate the appliance on a horizontal surface that
is level, stable, and noncombustible with adequate space
for airflow.
• Place a trivet or hot pad under the appliance before using
it.
• DO NOT operate any appliance if it has a damaged cord or
plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged
or dropped. Return the appliance to an authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• This appliance should be serviced ONLY by qualified
service technicians. Contact Customer Service using the
information located on the back of this manual.
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Prevent Injuries! – Carefully Read All Instructions Before Use!
• NEVER immerse the main unit housing in water. If the
appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in
water, unplug from electrical outlet immediately. Do
not reach into liquid if the appliance is plugged in and
immersed.
• To protect against electrical shock, DO NOT immerse the
cord or plugs, or expose the electrical components to
water or other liquid.
• DO NOT plug in the power cord or operate the appliance
controls with wet hands.
• ALWAYS make sure the plug is attached to the appliance
first, and then plug the cord into the electrical outlet. To
disconnect, press the Power button to turn the appliance
off and then remove the plug from the electrical outlet.
• MAKE SURE the appliance is properly plugged into a
dedicated electrical outlet without any other appliances on
the same outlet.
• KEEP the appliance and its power cord out of the reach
of children when it is in operation or in the cooling down
process.
• NEVER plug the appliance into an outlet below the surface
where the appliance is placed.
• DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or
counter or touch hot surfaces.
• DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break
off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating risks of
electric shock.
• Operational Safety
• Should the appliance emit smoke, UNPLUG IMMEDIATELY
and wait for smoking to stop before handling the
appliance. Allow the appliance to cool and wipe excess oil
and grease from the appliance.
• Cooking appliances should be positioned in a stable
location with the handles (if any) positioned to avoid the
spillage of hot liquids.
• NEVER operate the appliance unattended.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
• Avoid touching moving parts.
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