Hamilton Beach 33473, Read Before Use

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CROCK AND LID: PRECAUTIONS AND INFORMATION

• Please handle crock and lid carefully to ensure long life.
• Avoid sudden, extreme temperature changes. For example, 

do not place a hot lid or crock into cold water, or onto a wet 

surface.

• Avoid hitting crock or lid against faucet or other hard 

surfaces.

• Do not use crock or lid if chipped, cracked, or severely 

scratched.

• Do not use abrasive cleansers or metal scouring pads.
• The bottom of the crock is very rough and can damage the  

countertop. Use caution.

• The crock and lid can become very hot. Use caution. Do not  

place directly on any unprotected surface or countertop.

• The crock is microwave-safe and oven-proof, but never heat 

crock when empty. Never place lid on a burner or stove top. 

Do not place lid in a microwave oven, conventional oven, or  

on stove top.

REMOVING LID AND CROCK

When removing lid, tilt so that opening faces away from you to 

avoid being burned by steam.

The sides of the slow cooker’s base get very warm because  

the heating elements are located here. Use handles on base if  

necessary. Use oven mitts to remove crock.

Other Consumer Safety Information

This appliance is intended for household use only.
This appliance is only intended for the preparation, cooking, 

and serving of foods. This appliance is not intended for use 

with any nonfood materials or products.

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 WARNING

 Electrical Shock Hazard: This appliance is 

provided with a polarized plug (one wide blade) to reduce 

the risk of electric shock. The plug fits only one way into a 

polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the plug 

by modifying the plug in any way or by using an adapter. If the 

plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still 

does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

The length of the cord used on this appliance was selected to 

reduce the hazards of becoming tangled in or tripping over 

a longer cord. If a longer cord is necessary, an approved 

extension cord may be used. The electrical rating of the 

extension cord must be equal to or greater than the rating of 

the appliance. Care must be taken to arrange the extension 

cord so that it will not drape over the countertop or tabletop 

where it can be pulled on by children or accidentally tripped 

over.