[. . . ] Congratulations for having chosen this WHITE & BROWN product, and thank you for trusting us. [. . . ] Make sure the cord never comes into contact with the hot parts of the appliance. â· The power cord have to be placed far away from any heating source. â· Allow the appliance to cool completely before ranging or cleaning. â· Never immerse the electrical parts in water or any other liquid for any reasons. Place the appliance on a level flat surface, far away from ovens, electric or gas burners or any heating source. â· Never use near flammable materials such as curtains, draperies, walls, cabinets. â· Never touch the hot parts of the appliance when operating. â· All interventions made by a non-qualified person can be dangerous; in this case guarantee conditions would cancel. [. . . ] Helpful hints : To keep warm as long as possible, it is better to use covered dished with a flat base and not too high edges. [. . . ]