• Discontinue any operation of the appliance if it malfunctions or is dropped
or damaged in any manner. Take the appliance to the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
• If there is loss of power, especially for an unknown period of time, any food
inside the pot may be spoiled and unsafe to cook or eat.
• The WARM setting is used only to keep food warm, not to cook food.
• To disconnect the appliance, turn the switch to OFF and then remove the
plug from the wall outlet.
• This appliance has a polarized plug, meaning that one blade on the plug
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 quali-
fied electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way.
• To protect against electric shock, do not immerse or allow the cord, plugs
or appliance main unit to come in contact with water or any other liquid.
• To avoid hazards from overflow or spilling, do not overfill the pot with
food. When exceeding 3/4 capacity of the pot, this can occur.
• To avoid cracking or leakage from the pot, do not place frozen foods in the
cooker.
• Never submerge the entire slow cooker into water or any other liquid, oth-
erwise it will damage the slow cooker.
• The glass lid and ceramic pot are fragile. Handle them with care.
• Never leave uncooked food at room temperature in the slow cooker. Do
not put the ceramic pot or glass lid in an oven, stove top, freezer, micro-
wave or on a gas/electrical hob.
• Ensure at least 6 inches of clearance on the top and all sides of the unit
while it is in operation.
• Never put the glass lid in the refrigerator, otherwise it may crack.
• When taking the ceramic pot taken out of the refrigerator, do not cook in
it until it has sat for at least 40min to defrost, otherwise it may crack when
heated.
• DO NOT use this appliance if the ceramic pot or glass lid if it is cracked or
chipped.
• Do not put the ceramic pot or glass lid in an oven, stove top, freezer, micro-
wave or on a gas/electrical hob.
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