Important Safeguards - PowerXL GLA-1003-NR Owner's Manual

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. DO NOT place or use this appliance near water.
3. DO NOT use outdoors.
4. NEVER IMMERSE the Main Unit Housing, which contains
electrical components and heating elements, in water.
Do not rinse under the tap.
5. TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT put liquid of any
kind into the Main Unit Housing containing the electrical
components.
6.
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.
7.
When ready to operate, plug the hardwired cord into a wall
outlet. To disconnect, press the Power button to turn the
appliance off, then remove the plug from the wall outlet.
8. MAKE SURE the appliance is properly plugged into a
dedicated wall socket without any other appliances on the
same outlet.
9. To prevent food contact with the interior upper screen and heat
element, DO NOT OVERFILL the cooking accessories.
10. DO NOT COVER the Air Intake Vent or 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 cooking accessories. Fire and
personal injury could result. This appliance is not a deep fryer.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
15. When cooking, DO NOT PLACE the appliance against a wall
or other appliances. Leave at least 5 inches of free space on the
back and sides and above the appliance. Do not place anything
on top of the appliance.
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16. DO NOT place the appliance in any container or small confined
space while the appliance is heated or in operation.
17. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
18. 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 appliance to an authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
19. 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.
20. This appliance should be serviced ONLY by qualified service
technicians. Contact Customer Service using the information
located on the back of this manual.
21. Keep the appliance and its power cord OUT OF THE REACH of
children when it is in operation or in the cooling process.
22. DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or
counter or touch hot surfaces.
23. To protect against electrical shock, DO NOT immerse cord,
plugs, or expose the electrical components to water or
other liquid.
24. DO NOT PLUG in the power cord or operate the appliance
controls with wet hands.
25. NEVER CONNECT this appliance to an external timer switch
or separate remote-control system. The use of accessory
attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer
may cause injuries.
26. NEVER USE this appliance with an extension cord of any kind.
27. A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is
provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled
in or tripping over a longer cord.
28. A fire may occur if this appliance is covered or touching
flammable material, including curtains, draperies, walls, and the
like, when in operation.
29. DO NOT USE the appliance for any purpose other than
described in this manual.
30. NEVER OPERATE the appliance unattended.
31. When in operation, air is released through the Air Outlet Vent.
KEEP YOUR HANDS AND FACE at a safe distance from the Air
Outlet Vent and KEEP the vent clear of obstructions.
32. 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.
33. DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
34. Should the appliance emit black smoke, UNPLUG
IMMEDIATELY and wait for smoking to stop before removing
oven contents.
35. When time has run out, cooking will stop but the fan
WILL CONTINUE RUNNING for 10 seconds to cool down
the appliance.