Hamilton Beach 33985-IS, Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.  To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the slow 

cooker cooking base in water or any liquid.

2.  Do not use this appliance near bathtubs, showers, basins or 

other vessels containing water.

3.  Do not use outdoors.

4.  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 have been 

given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance 

by a person responsible for their safety.

5.  This appliance is NOT a toy. Children should be supervised to 

ensure they do NOT play with this appliance.

6.  Always follow the instructions when using this appliance.

7.  The temperature of accessible surfaces/parts may become very 

hot when the appliance is operating and may remain hot for 

some time after the appliance has been switched off.

8.  To avoid the possibility of scalding, keep clear of steam escaping 

around the lid area.

9.  Do not touch any internal surfaces until the slow cooker has fully 

cooled.

10.  Do not use the slow cooker to re-heat food that has already 

been cooked.

11.  Dried beans (e.g. red kidney beans) must be boiled for at least 

10 minutes before being added to the slow cooker. They are 

poisonous if eaten raw or undercooked.

12.  CAUTION: Do not operate on an inclined plane. Place the slow 

cooker on a stable, level, heat-resistant surface and out of reach 

of children.

13.  Route the power cord so it does not overhang, and cannot be 

caught accidentally.

14.  Unplug the slow cooker when not in use, before moving and 

before cleaning. Let it cool down fully before cleaning and 

storing away.

15.  There are no user serviceable parts. If the power cord is 

damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or similarly 

qualified person in order to avoid hazard.

16.  Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord/plug or after 

the appliance has malfunctioned, or been dropped or damaged 

in any manner. Contact Customer Service for examination, 

adjustment, repair or replacement.

17.  To disconnect turn dial to OFF, turn off the wall power outlet then 

grasp the plug and remove from wall power socket. Never pull 

by the cord.

18.  Do not try to cook in the slow cooker without using the ceramic 

bowl. 

19.  Leave a clear space of at least 75mm (3 inches) around the slow 

cooker when in use.

20.  Do not cover the slow cooker or put anything on top of it while 

in use.

21.  Do not use the slow cooker near or below curtains or other 

combustible materials.

22.  Keep the power cord, the slow cooker, and the ceramic bowl 

away from hotplates, cook- tops and burners.

23.  Do not put a hot ceramic bowl on a cold surface or in cold water 

as it may crack the bowl or damage the surface.

24.  24. Do not put cold water into a hot ceramic bowl or hot water 

into a cold ceramic bowl as it may crack the bowl.

25.  Do not use the ceramic bowl with any appliance (cook-top, 

stove, oven, microwave oven, etc) other than the slow cooker.

26.  Do not shock/bump the glass. The lid supplied with this is slow 

cooker is made from tempered glass. However, this does not 

make it indestructible! Care needs to be taken not to shock the 

glass as it may cause it to weaken and unexpectedly shatter into 

When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before, and follow whilst using this appliance.