Always follow these basic safety instructions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, serious personal injury and/or property damage.

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• Do not immerse cooker in water or use slow cooker near water.
• Unplug appliance from the electrical outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not use cooker without ceramic insert in place. Only put food in ceramic insert, do not place food directly on the slow cooker housing.
• This product is not intended for use by children. Keep out of reach of small children and pets. Adult supervision is recommended if using slow cooker near children.
• For household use only, do not use slow cooker outdoors.
• Ceramic insert can get hot during use. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs only.
• Avoid sudden changes in temperature, such as adding refrigerated foods to a heated cooker.
• Do not use if the slow cooker’s cord or plug is damaged, if the cooker is malfunctioning, or if the cooker itself is damaged in any way.
• The use of accessory attachments is not recommended and can cause injury.
• Do not place cooker on or near a heated gas or electric stovetop. Cooker is not oven or microwave safe.
• The slow cooker is only intended for use on the countertop. It is recommended to use a heat-resistant trivet or cutting board underneath the appliance to avoid possible heat damage to the countertop surface.
• Do not overload electrical outlet or extension cord as this increases the risk of fire or electrical shock.
• Do not use slow cooker for any other purposes not stated in these instructions.
• Do not leave cooker unattended while in use or while plugged into an outlet.
• Always unplug your slow cooker from the electrical outlet and allow to cool before removing the insert or cleaning.
• Slow cooker housing is not dishwasher safe.
• Always allow your cooker to cool completely before storing away.
• Use extreme caution when moving the cooker when heated or containing hot food.
• Do not attempt to service this slow cooker yourself. This could expose you to dangerous voltage and other risks. Please contact a qualified service person.
• Use extreme caution when lifting, putting on, and removing the glass lid. Always use a potholder or oven mitt as the cooker can get very hot. Always allow hot condensation to drip back into the unit.

• Do not let the power cord come into contact with hot surfaces or hang off the edge of the counter.
• Always plug the power cord into the electrical outlet before turning on the product.
• This product comes with a short power-supply cord or detached power-supply cord. Longer power-supply cords or extension cords may be used if caution is exercised in their use.
• When using a long detachable cord or extension cord: (1) The marked electrical rating must be at least as great as the electrical rating of the product, and (2) The cord must never hang over the edge of the counter or table where it can be pulled accidentally.

POLARIZED PLUG
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this appliance comes equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other blade). This plug is designed to fit into an electrical outlet in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet fully, reverse the plug. If the plug still does not fit into the outlet, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to alter the plug in any way.