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Safety Information and Warnings
For your continued safety and to reduce the risk of injury or electric
shock, please follow all the safety precautions listed below.
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Read all instructions and retain this instruction manual.
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Do not touch hot surfaces. Use oven gloves when removing covers or
handling hot containers.
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Be careful, burns can occur from touching hot parts, hot water, steam
or food.
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Position appliance away from walls and cabinets to prevent damage
from steam.
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To prevent burns, remove lid slowly with the inside of the lid pointing
away from you and let the steam escape gradually.
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Use oven gloves or a cloth when removing the lid, rice bowl and steam
baskets.
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Do not reach over the appliance while it is generating steam.
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When checking food, use a long handled spoon or tongs.
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Always use sufficient water for the steaming time.
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Unplug the appliance when not in use. Unplug and allow it to cool
before cleaning.
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To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse mains cable, mains
plug or base unit in water.
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Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children.
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Keep the appliance out of the reach of children when in use.
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Do not operate appliance with a damaged mains cable or mains
plug, or after any appliance malfunctions or damage. Contact GVA
customer care for advice.
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This appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
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Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
