3wWARNINGShock Hazard• Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid.• If the plug on this appliance does not fit in your outlet:- Do not modify the plug.- Do not use an adaptor.- Have an electrician replace the obsolete outlet.IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS1. Read all instructions.2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Care mustbe taken, as burns can occur from touching hot parts or fromspilled, hot liquid.3. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug orcoffeemaker in water or other liquid.4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used byor near children.5. Unplug from outlet by firmly grasping the plug when eitherthe coffeemaker or clock is not in use and before cleaning.Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and beforecleaning the appliance.6. Coffeemaker must be operated on a flat surface away from theedge of counter to prevent accidental tipping.7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, orafter the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged inany manner. Call our toll-free customer service number forinformation on examination, repair, or adjustment.8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended byHamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. may result in fire, electricalshock or personal injury.9. Do not use outdoors.10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touchhot surfaces, including stove.11. The carafe is designed for use with this coffeemaker. It mustnever be used on a range top or in a microwave or conven-tional oven.12. Do not use carafe with loose or weakened handle.13. To avoid accidents, do not pour in direction of people.When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/orinjury to persons, including the following:840153300 nv02.qxd 1/12/07 2:42 PM Page 3