Speaking of Ronco...

RonCo, the brainchild of Ron “Ronco” Popeil, is one of America’s unique inventors.

Over the past 40 years, his products have pulled in more than $2 billion in sales, and been mocked by some of my favorite comedians!

Fun aside, the homework assignment was to bring instructions that had unnecessary steps. I've turned the text I have deemed unnecessary red. The scary thing is while reading through it, I realized there are TONS of people out there who NEED to have these instructions written out. Now I wonder what level of intelligence our audience should have!

Showtime™ Compact Rotisserie & BBQ Oven

IMPORTANT: “Set It and Forget It” only after all instructional materials (written
And video) have been carefully followed.

Make sure food safely rotates without touching the heating element.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
Taken, including the following:

These 2 items: Grate Cover and Drip Tray must always be in place when
using your Rotisserie

1. Very important: Read all instructions and watch instructional video before using the machine.
2. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse cord, plug or appliance itself in water or other liquids.
3. Do not touch hot surfaces. (NOTE: Glass door, top, back and sides of the rotisserie, as well as the 3-Piece Food Steamer, Drip Tray, Grate Cover and Heating Element all get very hot during use and retain heat after use – even when glass door is positioned underneath the unit) Always use adequate oven mitts or gloves when handling these hot surfaces and when checking hot foods.
4. Close supervision is necessary when appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug rotisserie from outlet when not in use, and allow unit to cool thoroughly before putting on or taking off parts, such as the Drip Tray and Grate Cover before cleaning.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to Popeil Inventions, Inc. for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. Turn off and unplug the rotisserie if you smell or see smoke or fire. After it has cooled down, make adjustments so nothing touches the heating element as the food rotates. Do not open the glass door until it has cooled down. This is an electrical appliance, never put water in it, or on it, to cool it down or stop it from smoking.
8. Do not use any attachments or anything that is not recommended by Popeil Inventions, Inc. The use of such items may be hazardous.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.
11. Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, in a heated oven or near easily flammable material.
12. Use only on a stable, heat-resistant surface and place unit at least 8” (inches) from walls and at least 8” (inches) clear above unit.
13. To disconnect, turn machine Timer to “OFF” position, then grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Do not pull on cord.
14. Always unplug the oven before attempting to move it. Never move the unit when it contains hot oil, liquids or hot foods.
15. Use extreme caution when working near the hot pieces and the Heating Element after using rotisserie as these parts become (and remain) very hot. Also use maximum care when removing DripTray or disposing of hot grease or other hot liquids.
16. When using the Rotisserie Baskets, be sure no small bones or other food can fall between or extend beyond the wires and catch on the Grate Cover or Heating Element or anything else during rotation. It is important to check while cooking. If the food is still not tight, stop the machine and carefully take out the basket and tighten the lid.
17. Do not clean with a metal scouring pad. Pieces can break off the pad and touch electrical parts, creating a risk of electrical shock. In addition, scouring pads may damage rotisserie finish.
18. Do not use appliance for other than its intended use.
19. Oversized foods or metal utensils must not be inserted in the appliance as they may create a fire or risk of electrical shock.
20. Front, back, top, bottom and side surfaces become very hot. Do not allow contact with any objects other than Steaming/Heating Tray in its proper operating position. A fire may occur if the rotisserie is covered or touching flammable material, including curtain, draperies, walls, and the like, when in operation.
21. Do not place, or store, any objects or material other than food and manufacturer’s recommended accessories in the rotisserie.
22. Unplug unit before changing/replacing the interior light bulb (25-watt small appliance bulb).
23. Polarized Electrical Plug: To reduce the hazard of potential shock, this item has a polarized plug (one prong is wider then the other), which will fit only one way in a polarized outlet. If the plug does not fit the outlet properly, turn the plug the other way; if it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician for assistance. Never use this plug with an extension cord unless it fits properly. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THIS SAFETY FEATURE
24. SHORT CORD INSTRUCIONS: A short cord is provided to reduce the risks of becoming tangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use and the wattage rating is at least as great as the wattage stamped on the back of the appliance. If an extension cord is used, it should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter or tabletop where it can be reach by children or tripped over accidentally.

THIS PRODUCT IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Please Don’t Take “Set It and Forget It” Literally

Always use caution by checking your Rotisserie from time to time.
It is highly unlikely, but if you should see or smell smoke it’s because the food is rubbing against the hot Heating element. This indicates that the meat or poultry is too big or it wasn’t tied properly – or the food is off-center (lopsided) on the spit rods. If this occurs. Turn off and unplug your machine. Do not open the glass door. Let it cool down.

Trim any excess fat or mat, retie your food tightly and be sure the food is centered on the spit rods so it always rotates without touching the heating element.

Grease Flickers? Foods with high fat content can produce a small flicker of flame as fat spatters off the heating element. This is normal. However, if you see smoke or fire, turn off and unplug the machine and let it cool off. DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR until it has cooled down. Never put water on the Rotisserie. After it has cooled, check to see if the food has touched the heating element.

Never cook food larger than recommended in the booklet for your model of Showtime™ Rotisserie.

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