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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons,
including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• 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 closely supervised and instructed concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
• Close supervision is required when children clean the coee maker. User
maintenance shall not be made by children.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Care must be taken as
burns can occur from touching hot parts or from spilled, hot liquid.
• To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug, or coee
system in water or other liquid.
• Unplug from outlet when either the coee system or clock is not in use
and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking o parts
and before cleaning the appliance.
• Coee system must be operated on a flat surface away from the edge of
counter to prevent accidental tipping.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or plug, or
after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or damaged in any
manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs must be conducted by the
manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard. Call the provided customer service number for information
on examination, repair, or adjustment.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury.
• Use only the carafe provided with the appliance.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces,
including stove.
• The carafe is designed for use with this coee system. It must never be
used on a range top or in a microwave oven.
• Do not use a carafe with a loose or weakened handle.
• Do not clean carafe with cleansers, steel wool pads, or other abrasive
materials.
• Be certain carafe lid is securely in place during brew cycle and when
pouring coee. Do not use force when placing lid on carafe.
• Do not place coee system on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven.
• To disconnect coee system, turn controls to OFF. Remove plug from wall
outlet.
