2Consumer Safety InformationIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!Grill SafetyIn order to prevent the risk of fire, electric shock, burns or other injury or damage, followthese instructions carefully. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautionsshould always be followed including the following:1. Read all instructions.2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handlesor knobs.3. To protect against risk of electrical shock,do not immerse appliance, cord or plug inwater or other liquid.4. Close supervision is necessary when anyappliance is used by or near children.5. Unplug from outlet when not in use andbefore cleaning. Allow to cool beforeputting on or taking off parts, and beforecleaning the appliance.6. Do not operate any appliance with adamaged cord or plug, or after theappliance malfunctions or is dropped ordamaged in any manner. Call our toll-freecustomer service number for information onexamination, electrical repair, mechanicalrepair, or adjustment.7. Do not use outdoors.8. The use of accessory attachments notrecommended by Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may cause injuries orserious damage to the unit.9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table orcounter, or touch hot surfaces, includingstove.10. Do not place on or near a hot gas orelectric burner, or in a heated oven.Do not use this unit near oven, heateror fireplace.11. Extreme caution must be used whenmoving an appliance containing hot oilor other hot liquids.12. To disconnect, turn any control to “OFF,”then remove plug from wall outlet.13. Do not use appliance for other thanintended purpose.14. For units with detachable cooking plates,be sure they are secured before cooking.This appliance is intended for householduse only.This appliance is equipped with a grounded-type 3-wire cord (3-prong plug). This type ofplug will only fit into an electrical outletmade for a 3-prong plug. This is a safetyfeature intended to help reduce the risk ofelectrical shock. If the plug should fail to fitcontact a qualified electrician to replace theobsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeatthe safety purpose of the grounding pin bymodifying the plug in any way.To reduce risk of electrical shock, do notimmerse the grill in water.To avoid an electrical circuit overload donot use another high wattage appliance onthe same circuit with the grill.The length of the cord used on this appli-ance was selected to reduce the hazardsof becoming tangled in, or tripping over alonger cord. If a longer cord is necessary anapproved extension cord may be used.The electrical rating of the extension cordmust be equal to or greater than the ratingof the grill. Care must be taken to arrangethe extension cord so that it will not drapeover the countertop or tabletop where it canbe pulled on by children or accidentallytripped over.An extension cord should be connected tothe appliance first, before it is plugged intothe outlet.Always use a hot mitt to protect hand whenopening the grill.CAUTION: Escaping steam may causeburns.