PowerXL VORTEX PRO 8QT Use & Care Manual page 5

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:
• UNPLUG the appliance from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. ALLOW 30 minutes to cool before
handling, putting on or taking off parts, cleaning, or
storing.
• DO NOT cover the Air Intake Vent or Hot Air Outlet Vent
while the appliance is operating. Doing so will prevent
even cooking and may overheat or damage the appliance.
• When in operation, hot air and steam are
released through the Hot Air Outlet Vent. KEEP YOUR
HANDS AND FACE at a safe distance from the Hot Air
Outlet Vent and KEEP the Vent clear of obstructions.
• While cooking, the internal temperature of the appliance
reaches several hundred degrees Fahrenheit. To avoid
personal injury, NEVER place hands inside the appliance
unless it is thoroughly cooled.
• The appliance's outer surfaces and accessories may
become hot during use. WEAR OVEN MITTS when
handling the appliance during and after use and to protect
against hot steam and air released when opening the
appliance.
• DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• EXTREME CAUTION MUST BE USED when moving an
appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids or when
removing accessories or disposing of hot grease. This
appliance is not intended for deep-frying foods.
• Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils MUST
NOT be inserted in the appliance as they may create a risk
of fire or electric shock. DO NOT overfill the appliance.
• DO NOT store any materials, other than manufacturer-
recommended accessories, in this appliance when not
in use.
• DO NOT place any of the following materials in the
appliance: paper, cardboard, plastic.
• NEVER pour oil into the appliance or accessories. Fire and
personal injury could result.
• DO NOT use aerosol cooking sprays. These sprays will
build up on cookware and become difficult to remove
while reducing the nonstick cooking performance.
• DO NOT expose the appliance to corrosive chemicals or
vapors.
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Prevent Injuries! – Carefully Read All Instructions Before Use!
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product is for household use only.
• DO NOT use sharp utensils with the appliance. These
implements can damage the appliance's protective
non-stick coating.
• This appliance is for home use only. If the appliance is
used improperly or for professional or semi-professional
purposes or if it is not used according to the instructions
in the user manual, the guarantee becomes invalid and
Empower Brands, LLC will not be held liable for damages.
DO NOT use this appliance for anything other than its
intended use.
• Be sure the handle is assembled and fastened properly.
See " Attaching the Fry Basket Handle" section for
instructions.
• NEVER connect this appliance to an external timer switch
or separate remote-control system.
• When ready to start, plug the hardwired cord into a
electrical outlet. To disconnect, press the Power Button to
turn the appliance off and then remove the plug from the
electrical outlet.
• NEVER rest anything on the basket while it is open.
• DO NOT leave the basket open for an extended period.
• ALWAYS ensure that nothing is protruding out of the
appliance before closing the basket
• ALWAYS close the basket gently; NEVER slam the basket
closed. ALWAYS use the handle when opening and closing
the basket.
• NEVER operate the appliance with the basket open.
• When the cooking time has completed, cooking will stop
and the fan will continue to run for 10–20 seconds to cool
down the appliance.
• The appliance is equipped with an internal microswitch
that automatically shuts down the fan and heating
element when the basket is removed.
• Use caution when handling the Fry Basket after cooking
food. Liquid in the Fry Basket, including oil, grease, or
water, will be hot, and care should be taken to ensure that
the liquid stays inside the Fry Basket until the liquid has
cooled. Some liquid may collect underneath the Fry Tray
and be difficult to see.
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