Important Safeguards - PowerXL VORTEX PRO AF-E2001 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING
PREVENT INJURIES! – CAREFULLY READ
ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
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2. 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.
3. 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
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burner or in a heated oven.
DO NOT place your appliance on a
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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.
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When cooking, DO NOT place the appliance
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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
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touching flammable material, including curtains,
draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.
9. DO NOT use outdoors.
DO NOT place the appliance in any container or
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small confined space while the appliance is heated
or in operation.
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11. ALWAYS operate the appliance on a horizontal
surface that is level, stable, and noncombustible
with adequate space for airflow.
Before using your appliance on any countertop
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surface or other fragile surface, such as a glass
tabletop, CHECK WITH YOUR COUNTERTOP
MANUFACTURER OR INSTALLER for
recommendations about using appliances on
your surfaces. Some manufacturers and installers
may recommend protecting your surface by
placing a hot pad or trivet under the appliance
for heat protection. Your manufacturer or installer
may recommend that hot pans, pots, or electrical
appliances should not be used directly on top of
the countertop. If you are unsure, place a trivet or
hot pad under the appliance before using it.
Electrical Safety
DO NOT operate any appliance if it has a
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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
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qualified service technicians. Contact Customer
Service using the information located on the back
of this manual.
NEVER immerse the main unit housing in water.
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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
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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
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appliance controls with wet hands.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
ALWAYS make sure the plug is attached to the
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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
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into a dedicated electrical outlet without any other
appliances on the same outlet.
KEEP the appliance and its power cord out of the
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reach of children when it is in operation or in the
cooling down process.
NEVER plug the appliance into an outlet below
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the surface where the appliance is placed.
DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge
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of a table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
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can break off the pad and touch electrical parts,
creating risks of electric shock.
Operational Safety
Should the appliance emit smoke, UNPLUG
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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
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stable location with the handles (if any) positioned
to avoid the spillage of hot liquids.
NEVER operate the appliance unattended.
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The use of accessory attachments not
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recommended by the appliance manufacturer
may cause injuries.
Avoid touching moving parts.
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29. 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
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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
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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.
32. 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
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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
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or knobs.
35. 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.
36. Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or
utensils MUST NOT be inserted in the appliance
as they may involve a risk of fire or electric shock.
DO NOT overfill the appliance.
DO NOT store any materials, other than
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manufacturer-recommended accessories, in this
appliance when not in use.
38. DO NOT place any of the following materials in
the appliance: paper, cardboard, plastic.
NEVER pour oil into the appliance or accessories.
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Fire and personal injury could result.
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