Hamilton Beach HTS450 - Manual (Page 2)

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Toaster Safety
IMPORTANT: This operation manual should be reviewed with all equipment operators as part of your
operator training program.
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not operate toaster while unattended.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
4. Do not attempt to dislodge food when toaster is
plugged in.
5. To protect against electrical shock, do not
immerse cord, plug, or toaster in water or other
liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking
off parts, or moving toaster.
7. Do not operate toaster with a damaged cord or
plug or after toaster malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free
technical services number for information on
examination, repair or adjustment.
8. Oversized foods, metal foil packages, or utensils
must not be inserted in a toaster as they may
involve a risk of fire or electric shock.
9. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can
break off pad and touch electrical parts resulting in
risk of electrical shock.
10. A fire may occur if toaster is covered or touching
flammable material, including curtains, draperies,
walls, overhead cabinets, paper or plastic
products, cloth towels, and the like, when in
operation.
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11. Do not operate toaster in an enclosed space,
such as an appliance cabinet, caddy, garage or
other storage area.
12. Do not cook, warm, or toast rice cakes, fried
foods, non-bread items or toaster pastries. Do not
heat any food product that has been spread or
iced with margarine, butter, jelly, frosting, syrup, or
other spread. Follow Toasting Guide.
13. Failure to clean crumb tray at least once daily may
result in a fire hazard.
14. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric
burner, or in a heated oven.
15. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
16. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance manufacturer
may cause injuries.
17. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces, including the
stove.
18. Before unplugging toaster, make sure bread lifter is
in “up” position.
19. Do not use outdoors.
20. Do not use toaster for other than intended use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING –
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
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To reduce the risk of fire:
• Do not operate while unattended.
• Do not use with food that has been spread
with butter, jelly, frosting, etc.
• Do not use with rice cakes, fried foods, frozen
prepared foods or non-bread items.
• Do not use with toaster pastries.
• Do not cover or use near curtains, walls,
cabinets, paper or plastic products, cloth
towels, etc.
• Closely supervise when used by or near
children.
• Always unplug toaster when not in use.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
death or fire.
Fire Hazard