GENERAL CARE AND SAFETY GUIDE
Thank you for choosing a Goldair electric Slow Cooker. This Goldair appliance has
been designed and manufactured to high standards of engineering and with proper
use and care, as described in this leaflet, will give you years of useful service. Please
read these instructions carefully.
ALWAYS
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Always ensure hands are dry before
handling the plug or the Slow Cooker.
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Always operate the Slow Cooker on a
secure, dry, level surface.
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Always allow adequate air space above
and on all sides for air circulation. Do not
allow the Slow Cooker to touch curtains,
wall coverings, clothing, dishtowels or
other flammable materials during use. Do
not use under cupboards or curtains.
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Caution is required on surfaces where
heat may cause a problem – an insulated
heat pad is recommended.
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Always be sure to unplug from the
socket when not in use and before
cleaning.
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Always allow the Slow Cooker to cool
before cleaning and storing.
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Carry out regular checks of the supply
cord to ensure no damage is evident.
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Return the Slow Cooker after a
malfunction, or if it has been damaged in
any manner to an authorised electrician
for examination, repair or adjustment as
special purpose tools are required.
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Take care not to scratch the special
coating of the cooking plate. Use a wooden
or heat resistant plastic spatula.
NEVER
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Never touch hot surfaces.
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Never use this appliance outdoors.
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Never use this appliance for any
purpose other than its intended use. This
appliance is for household use only.
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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 supervised or have been given
instruction concerning the use of the Slow
Cooker by a person responsible for their
safety.
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Close supervision is necessary when the
appliance is near children.
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Never leave the appliance unattended
when in use.
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Never place this appliance on or near a
hot gas or electric burner or where it
could touch a heated oven or microwave
oven.
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Exercise caution if using foodstuffs
containing sugar or products containing
jam or preserves, as the fillings may
become very hot.
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Never immerse any part of the Slow
Cooker, or cord set and plug in water or
any other liquid to protect against
electrical hazards.
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Never use harsh, abrasive or caustic
cleaners to clean this appliance.
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Never operate the appliance with a
damaged cord or plug, after it
malfunctions, or if it has been damaged in
any manner.
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The Slow Cooker is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer or
separate remote-control system.
CAUTION:
THE SLOW COOKER GENERATES HEAT
AND STEAM DURING USE. PROPER
PRECAUTIONS MUST BE TAKEN TO
PREVENT THE RISK OF BURNS, SCALDS,
FIRES OR OTHER DAMAGE TO PERSONS.
