Toastmaster TMHP4 manual

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  • Page 1

    OWNER’S MANUAL Model No. TMHP4 HOT POT T oastmaster ® TMR_TMHP4_IB_9-2-07 2/9/07 4:39 PM Page 1[...]

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    IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. 3. T o protect against fire, electric shock and injury to persons do not immerse cord, plugs, or appliance in water or other liquid. 4. Cl[...]

  • Page 3

    Additional Important Safeguards W ARNING: 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. All users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner ’s Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance. 2. The cord [...]

  • Page 4

    Grounded 3-Conductor Plug This appliance is equipped with a grounded-type 3-wire cord (3- prong plug). This plug will only fit into an electrical outlet made for a 3-prong plug. This is a safety feature. If the plug should fail to fit the outlet, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature. Sh[...]

  • Page 5

    Product may vary slightly from illustrations. Getting T o Know Y our Hot Pot 1. 2. 5. 4. 3. 1. Lid Knob 2. Lid (P/N 31435W) 3. Handle 4. On/Off Switch 5. Pour Spout 4 TMR_TMHP4_IB_9-2-07 2/9/07 4:39 PM Page 5[...]

  • Page 6

    Operating Instructions Before First Use 1. Carefully unpack your Hot Pot and remove all packaging materials. 2. T o remove any dust that may have accumulated during packaging, simply wipe the Hot Pot exterior with a clean, damp cloth. 3. Do not use abrasive cleansers. 4. Do not put the Hot Pot, cord, or plug in water . 5. Boil one full Hot Pot of w[...]

  • Page 7

    Cooking Other Foods in Y our Hot Pot W ARNING: DO NOT USE THE HOT POT TO HEA T OIL, OR T O MEL T BUTTER. CAUTION: The Hot Pot is not suitable for heating solid foods unless liquids are added. Add liquids (e.g. water , milk, soup, etc.), or a mixture of liquids and solids (e.g. chili, stew , etc.). W ARNING: Do not place any container inside the Hot[...]

  • Page 8

    Insuf ficient Liquid W ARNING: Do not plug in the Hot Pot unless it is filled at least to the MIN mark. Misuse of this kind will shorten the life of the element, it may bake food on to the surfaces of the Hot Pot, and/or splatter the contents of the Hot Pot over the surface of the table or counter . CAUTION: If the Hot Pot does not contain sufficie[...]

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    LIMITED ONE YEAR W ARRANTY W arranty Coverage: This product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the original purchase date. This product warranty is extended only to the original consumer purchaser of the product and is not transferable. For a period of one (1) year from the date of ori[...]