Important Safeguards; Consumer Safety Information - GE 168999 Manual De Instrucciones

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use
handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, do
not immerse temperature control
probe or plug in water or other liquids.
4. Close supervision is necessary when
any appliance is used near children.
This appliance should not be used
by children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool
before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning the appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Call
customer service (see warranty) for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Consumer Safety Information

THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
THIS APPLIANCE HAS NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS, THIS PRODUCT
SHOULD ONLY BE SERVICED BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE.
Extension Cord
A short power supply cord is provided
to reduce the risk resulting from
becoming entangled in or tripping
over a longer cord. An extension cord
may be used if care is exercised in use.
If an extension cord is used, the
marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the
griddle. The extension cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop where it
can be pulled on by children or
tripped over unintentionally.
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7. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch heated surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when
moving any appliance containing
hot oil or other hot liquids.
12. Always attach temperature control
probe to appliance first, (allow
appliance and control probe to
cool) then plug cord into the wall
outlet. To disconnect, turn
temperature control probe to OFF,
then remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
Electrical Power
If electric circuit is overloaded with
other appliances, griddle may not
operate properly. Griddle must be
operated on separate circuit from
other operating appliances.
Polarized Plug
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 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.
Keep Warm Setting
The temperature control probe has a
Know Your Electric Griddle
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Non-Stick Cooking Surface
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2 Cool Touch Handles
3 Removable Grease Tray
Grease Channel
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5 Temperature Control Probe*
*NOTE: Use only model STC-3
Temperature Control Probe.
How To Use Your Electric Griddle
1. Before first use, wash the Griddle
and grease tray, in warm soapy
water, and dry completely.
CAUTION: Do not immerse
temperature control probe in water or
other liquid.
2. Insert grease tray into guides under
the Griddle. Turn temperature
control probe to OFF and attach
securely to the Griddle.
3. Condition the non-stick cooking
surface with vegetable oil, wiping off
any excess with a paper towel. Plug
cord into 120 volt outlet. Preheat
the Griddle by aligning the selected
temperature setting on the
temperature control probe knob
with the indicator light. Griddle is
preheated when the light on the
knob goes off. The light will cycle
during use, indicating the selected
temperature is being maintained.
4. When cooking is complete, turn
"Keep Warm" range setting of
approximately 160° to 180°F. The
indicator light will cycle on and off
when this setting is in use to indicate
that the griddle is maintaining the
desired temperature.
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temperature control probe to OFF,
unplug from wall outlet and allow
unit to cool before cleaning.
NOTE: It may be necessary to scrape
grease into the grease channel. Always
use wooden or nylon utensils to avoid
scratching the non-stick cooking
surface.
CAUTION: Grease may be hot!
NOTE: When cooking consecutive
batches of bacon or other high fat
foods, it may be necessary to empty the
grease tray to avoid grease overflowing
onto the countertop.
CAUTION: Some countertops are
more sensitive to heat, use care not to
place Griddle on surfaces where heat
may cause damage.
CAUTION: Griddle surfaces are hot
during use. Allow to cool completely
before handling or cleaning.
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