Use and Care Manual

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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION HOT SURFACES: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam
during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns,
fires or other injury to persons or damage to property.
1. A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions
is not qualified to operate this appliance. All users of this appliance must read
and understand this instruction manual before operating or cleaning
this appliance.
2. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water, unplug it from
the wall outlet immediately. Do not reach into the water!
3. When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all sides
for air circulation. Do not operate this appliance while it is touching or near
curtains, wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or other flammable materials.
4. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
5. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord.
Do not use or attempt to repair a malfunctioning appliance!
6. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120 V AC electrical
wall outlet.
7. Do not use this appliance in an unstable position or inclined surface.
8. Never use the stoneware liner on a gas or electric cooktop or on an open flame.
9. Lift off lid carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into
stoneware liner.
10. CAUTION: To protect against damage or electric shock, do not cook in
base unit. Cook only in the stoneware liner provided.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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