Hamilton Beach 33473, Use & Care Manual

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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.

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 crock 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.