IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

safety preUse electricitysafelyand wisely!Observe c a u ti o n swhen us ingy ou r We s t Be n d H o t P o t i n c l u d ing th e following: a Readall instructions beforeusing. a Alwaysattach cord to Hot Pot first, then plug cord a i n to wall out let .A f t er h e a ti n g n d w a rm i n g ,u n p l u g cord from wall outlet. Let Hot Pot cool before removingcord. Do not leaveHot Pot pluggedin when i t i s n ot beingus ed. H o t P ot s hould alw a y s b e u n p l u g g e d b e fo re cl e a n ing. Do not let cord touch hot surfaces hangoverthe or edge of a counteror table. Be sure Hot Pot cover is properlyattachedbefore plugging cord into wall outlet. Hot Pot should remain coveredduring heatingexceptwhen food or l i q u i d r equir ess t ir r in g . Your Hot Pot and its cord should not be used outd o o rs, im m er s edin li q u i d , p l a c e dn e a r a h o t g a s or electricburneror placedin a heatedoven. Do not touch Hot Pot when it is hot. Use handlefor l i fti n g or c ar r y ing. Supervise closelywhen Hot Pot is beingused by or n e a r ch ildr en. Use your Hot Pot only for the heatingand warming tasks describedin this booklet.Do not use attachments with your Hot Pot unless recommended by The West Bend Company.

Do not use your Hot Pot if it or its cord havebeen damagedor if it is not working properly. Return an authorizedWest Bend service vour Hot 'center Pot to and/or repair. for examination

THESE SAVE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR INSTRUCTIONS USINGHOTPOT:
1. Before using the first time, clean Hot Pot thoroughly (refer to instructions for Cleaning, Step 1). DO NOT IMMERSEHOT POT IN WATER. 2. The Hot Pot may be used for heating water, milk, hot chocolate,coffee, tea and bouillon, cereal, pudding, rice and frankfurters; and canned foods such as soup, stew, chowder, gravy, spaghetti and vegetables. When filling Hot Pot with liquid or food, use the (6-ounce) cup markings on outside to measure exact amount. (Do not heat less than 2 or more than 6 cups at one time.) 3. Place Hot Pot on a dry, level surface. Attach cord to base. Plug cord into 120 volt AC electrical outlet ONLY. Your Hot Pot has a short cord as a safety precaution. lf you must use a longer cord set or extension cord, be careful not to trip or become entangled with the cord. The electrical rating of the extension cord you use should be the same or more than the wattage of the Hot Pot. (Wattage is stamped on bottom of Hot Pot.) This also applies when using an automatic timing device. 4. Set thermostatic control at LO, Hl or at any point between, according to your temperature preference to and/or the temperature necessary heat a particu'

lar liquid or food. Set control at LO when heating milk-based liquids, cereal, pudding, stew, gravy and spaghetti. This will prevent boil-overs and burning, and therefore will eliminate chance of the heating unit corroding or becoming covered with hard"toclean-offsediment.

5. Press handle lever, place cover on Hot Pot, then re' lease lever to "lock" cover securely into place.

6. Creamy soups and solid foods must be stirred oc' casionallywhile heating. 7. When liquid or food reaches selected temperature, the electric unit will shut off automatically. lt will then remain at "serving" temperature as long as Hot Pot is connected to outlet. When approximately t/2 cup of liquid or food remains in Hot Pot disconnect cord from wall outlet. 8. When pouring liquids through spout, make certain cover is locked securely into place. Remove cover when serving solid foods. 9. Always remove plug from wall outlet before disconnecting cord from Hot Pot.

FOR HOT POT: INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING

1. Clean Hot Pot after every use if a liquid other than water, or food, has been heated. DO NOT IMMERSE HOT POT IN WATER. (a) Clean inside of Hot Pot by filling with hot water to 3-cup level. Add a small amount of detergent and wash with sponge or cloth. Scour the heating unit with a nylon pad, such as Scotch-Brite Cookware Scrub 'n Sponge@or Dobie@.Clean cover in hot soapy water. Rinse inside of Hot Pot and cover thoroughly with clear hot water, then dry. (b) Clean outside finish with a damp cloth, then polish with a dry cloth. Do not use scouring pads or scouring powders on the outside finish. 2. lf Hot Pot is used every day, a special cleaning every 2 weeks (in addition to regular cleaning) is necessary for removing mineral deposits. Fill Hot Pot with water to 5-cup level and add 1 tablespoon of Calgon@i water-conditioner. Set control at Hl, and let unit run through its entire heating cycle. lf necessary,scour inside with a nylon pad. Rinse thoroughly with clear hot water, then dry. (Do not use a baking soda solution to clean Hot Pot; it will darken and pit the a l uminum.) 3. The heating of foods or liquids with high mineral content will cause aluminum to darken. lt will not affect the heating qualities of the Hot Pot or the liquid or food heated in it. Remove by boiling a solution of water (fill to 6-cup level) and 1 teaspoon cream of tartar in Hot Pot. To help prevent mineral discoloration, do not let water, other liquids or food stand in Hot Pot when not plugged in.
Your Hot Pot needs no special cate other than cleaning. lf servicing becomes necessary please take your Hot Pot to an authorized West Bend service center. Do not attempt to repair it yourseltFO R HO U S E H O L D US E ONL Y ,

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WARRANTY FULL1 YEAR

Your West Bend warranty covers defects in the materials and workmanship of this appliance for one (1) year from date of original purchase.Any defective part of the appliance will be repaired or replaced without charge. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty does not cover damage to the appliance caused by misuse, accidents or alterations-to the appliance. lf service becomes necessary,take appliance to a West Bend service center. A list of all authorized service centers is packed with all West Bend appliances.lf you choose, return the product with a descriptionof the claimed defect to:

2 to 6-cupAutomatic Hot Pot

with "lock-on:' cover Color on ALUMINUM
110-120VOLTS, ONLY AC
(Wattage Stamped on bottom of Hot Pot)

THEWEST BEND COMFANY Department Attn: Customer Service WestBend,Wisconsin 53095 .

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