Please follow all safety instructions. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following: 1. Read all instructions before using appliance. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. To protect against electric shock, do not immerse Cord, Plugs or Fondue Base in water or other liquid. 4. This appliance is not for use by children. 5. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. 6. Do not leave appliance unattended while in use. 7. Unplug from outlet when not in use. Unplug and allow to cool before filling or emptying the appliance or before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the appliance. 8. Do not operate any damaged appliance. Do not operate with a damaged cord, or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Consumer Service for return authorization, examination, repair or adjustment. 9. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the manufacturer may cause injuries. 10. Do not use outdoors or while standing in a damp area. 11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces. 12. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven. 13. Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, switch Off, then remove plug from wall outlet. 14. Extreme caution must be used when moving the Fondue Maker containing hot food. 15. Do not use appliance for other than its intended use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. 2 Additional Important Safeguards WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Use proper precautions to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property. 1. Do not immerse the detachable power cord in any liquid. If the cord falls in water or other liquid, DISCARD IMMEDIATELY and replace it with a new cord. 2. Water and cheese can cause very serious burns. The appliance is hot during operation and retains heat for some time after being turned off. Do not touch hot surfaces such as Fondue Pot, Heating Plate and metal surface of Base. 3. Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects during operation. Do not place any objects on top of appliance while it is operating. 4. Never obstruct the opening of the Fork Ring with any object. Beware of hot escaping steam during use. 5. Do not overfill. Ensure liquid is within marked "max" level. 6. Do not place frozen or wet foods into hot fondue liquid. Remove ice crystals from frozen food, thaw and blot dry before cooking. 7. Always pour liquid into Fondue Pot before plugging in and heating up the appliance. Never pour liquid into empty heated pot. 8. Ensure that there are no inflammable objects on or near the appliance. If contents catch fire, slide the Temperature Selector to 'OFF' and unplug the appliance. Never use water to extinguish the fire. 9. Beware of sharp Fondue Fork tips. Keep them away from children. 10. The Fondue Pot can only be used with the base of this appliance. Using the fondue pot on any other heating source may damage the finish and the Handle of the Fondue Pot and may cause personal injury. 11. Do not use Fondue Base for heating anything except Fondue Pot. CAUTION: Read and follow the instructions below. Failure to do so may cause damage to your Fondue Maker, stove, or create a potential hazard. 1. Do not expose the Fondue Pot to heat source without food inside. 2. Do not allow contents of the Fondue Pot to boil dry, doing so may damage your Fondue Maker or create a potential safety hazard. 3. Do not put the Fondue Pot on any other heating surface, such as an electric or gas stove, hot plate, or glass flat top cooking surfaces. USE ONLY WITH FONDUE BASE PROVIDED FOR HEATING. Using the Fondue Pot with any other heat source may damage the Fondue Pot and may cause personal injury. 3 Detachable Cord Instructions CAUTION: A short detachable power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of personal injury resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord, and from young children pulling on the power cord, tipping over the fondue pot and its hot contents. The cord is designed to break away from the fondue pot quickly and smoothly when pulled, to prevent the unit from tipping over. The Detachable Power Cord is designed for use with designated Fondue Pot only. Do not try using it on any other appliances. Do not use with an extension cord. WARNING: Serious burns may result from a fondue pot being pulled off a countertop. Do not allow the cord to hang over the edge of the counter or be placed where children or others may pull on it or become entangled in it. The Detachable Power Cord may present a risk of electric shock and choking. Keep the cord out of reach from children and infants. Polarized Plug This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is ...