Important Safeguards - GE 106608 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, espe-
cially when children are present, basic
safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
DANGER-
Any appliance is electrically
live even when the switch is off.
To reduce the risk of death by electric
shock:
1. Always "unplug it" immediately after
using.
2. Do not use while bathing or in a
shower.
3. Do not place or store appliance
where it can fall or be pulled into a
tub or sink.
4. Do not place in, or drop into, water
or other liquid.
5. If an appliance falls into water,
"unplug it" immediately. Do not reach
into the water.
WARNING-
To reduce the risk of burns,
electrocution, fire, or injury to persons:
1. This appliance should never be left
unattended when plugged in.
2. Close supervision is necessary when
this appliance is used by, on, or near chil-
dren or invalids. Unsupervised use
could result in fire or personal injury.
3. Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this man-
ual. Do not use attachments not rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
4. Never operate this appliance if it
has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, if it has been
dropped or damaged, or dropped into
water. Return the appliance to the
place of purchase for exchange.
5. Keep the cord away from heated sur-
faces. Do not pull, twist, or wrap line
cord around appliance.
6. Never block the air openings of the
appliance or place it on a soft surface,
such as a bed or couch, where the air
openings may be blocked. Keep the
air openings free of lint, hair, and the like.
7. Never use while sleeping.
8. Never drop or insert any object into
any opening or hose.
9. Do not use outdoors or operate where
aerosol (spray) products are being used
or where oxygen is being administered.
10. Do not use an extension cord to
operate appliance.
11. This curling iron and clip are hot
when in use. Do not let eyes and bare
skin touch heated surfaces.