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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. use handles or knobs.
3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse unit, cord or plugs
in water or other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near chil-
dren. This appliance is not to be used by children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning. Allow to
cool before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning the
appliance.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to Rival
®
(see warranty) for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by Rival
®
may
cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over the edge of counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated
oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when moving fryer containing hot oil.
12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall out-
let. To disconnect, turn control to “OFF,” then remove plug
from wall.
13. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
14. Be sure handles are properly assembled to basket and locked in place.
