Important Safeguards - PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer Plus HF-8096LCD Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
WARNING
PREVENT INJURIES! – CAREFULLY READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!
When using electrical appliances, always follow
these basic safety precautions.
1. READ AND FOLLOW all instructions carefully.
2. NEVER immerse the Main Unit Housing, which
contains electrical components and heating elements,
in water. Do not rinse under the tap.
3. THIS APPLIANCE IS NOT INTENDED FOR use by
persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
unless they are under the supervision of a responsible
person or have been given proper instruction in using
the appliance. This appliance is not intended for use
by children.
4. TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, do not put liquid
of any kind into the Main Unit Housing containing
the electrical components.
5. THIS APPLIANCE HAS A POLARIZED PLUG
(one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the
risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a
polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit
fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not
fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to
modify the plug in any way.
6. MAKE SURE the appliance is plugged into a wall
socket. Always make sure that the plug is inserted into
the wall socket properly.
7. DO NOT use outdoors.
8. DO NOT place the appliance on the stove top.
Place on a flat, horizontal surface with adequate space
for air flow. Do not place other appliances within 5 in.
of the appliance.
9. TO PREVENT food contact with the heating elements,
do not overfill.
10. 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 damage the appliance
or cause it to overheat.
11. NEVER pour oil into the Basket. Fire and personal
injury could result.
12. WHILE COOKING, the internal temperature
of the appliance reaches several hundred degrees F.
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5-, 7-Quart Power XL Vortex Air Fryer Plus™
To avoid personal injury, never place hands inside
the appliance unless it is thoroughly cooled down.
13. DO NOT use this appliance if the plug, the power
cord, or the appliance itself is damaged in any way.
14. IF THE POWER CORD IS DAMAGED, you must have
it replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or
a similarly qualified person in order to avoid hazard.
15. KEEP the appliance and its power cord out of the
reach of children when it is in operation or in the
cooling down process.
16. KEEP the power cord away from hot surfaces. Do
not plug in the power cord or operate the appliance
controls with wet hands.
17. NEVER connect this appliance to an external timer
switch or separate remote-control system.
18. NEVER use this appliance with an extension cord of
any kind. A short power-supply cord (or detachable
power-supply cord) is provided to reduce the risk of
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
19. DO NOT let cord hang over the edge of table or
counter surfaces.
20. DO NOT operate the appliance on or near
combustible materials, such as tablecloths, paper
towels, or curtains.
21. WHEN COOKING, do not place the appliance
against a wall or against other appliances. Leave at
least 5 in. free space on the back and sides and
above the appliance. Do not place anything on top
of the appliance.
22. DO NOT USE the appliance for any purpose other
than described in this manual.
23. THE USE OF ACCESSORY ATTACHMENTS
not recommended by the appliance manufacturer
may cause injuries.
24. NEVER operate the appliance unattended.
25. WHEN IN OPERATION, hot air and steam is released
through the Hot Air Outlet Vent. Keep your hands
and face at a safe distance from the Hot Air Outlet
Vent. Also avoid the hot steam and air while removing
the Basket and Fry Tray from the appliance.
26. THE APPLIANCE'S OUTER SURFACES may become
hot during use. The Basket and Fry Tray will be hot.
Wear oven mitts when handling hot components
or touching hot surfaces.
27. Before using your new appliance on any countertop
surface, CHECK with your countertop manufacturer