Important Safeguards - Black & Decker MultiPREP Slice 'N Dice SL3000 Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

When using electrical appliances, always follow basic safety precautions to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
• Read all instructions .
• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put
motor base, cord or plug in water or other liquid .
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children .
• Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting
on or taking off parts, and before cleaning .
• Avoid contacting moving parts . Keep fingers out of
continuous flow chute .
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord
or plug, or after the appliance malfunctions, or has
been dropped or damaged in any manner . Contact
the Consumer Service line listed in this manual .
• This appliance has important markings on the plug
blade . The attachment plug or entire cord set (if plug
is molded onto cord) is not suitable for replacement .
If damaged, the appliance shall be replaced .
• The use of attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric
shock, or injury .
• Do not use outdoors .
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces .
• Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades
or discs while processing to reduce the risk of severe
injury to persons or damage to the appliance .
• Never feed food by hand . Always use food pusher .
POLARIZED PLUG (120V models only)
This appliance has a polarized plug (one
blade is wider than the other) . To reduce
the risk of electric shock, this plug is
intended to fit into a polarized outlet only
one way . If the plug does not fit fully into
the outlet, reverse the plug . If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician . Do
not attempt to modify the plug in any way .
TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW
Warning: This appliance is equipped
with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent
removal of the outer cover . To reduce
the risk of fire or electric shock, do not
attempt to remove the outer cover . There
are no user-serviceable parts inside .
Repair should be done only by authorized
service personnel .
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS USE AND CARE GUIDE .
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product is for household use only.
• Blades are sharp . Handle carefully .
• To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting
blades or discs on base without first putting the
processing basin properly in place .
• Be certain the lid is securely locked in place before
operating appliance .
• This appliance has a protection system and will
not operate unless the processing basin is securely
locked onto base and the lid is securely locked onto
the processing basin .
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner
or in a heated oven .
• Do not attempt to defeat the lid interlock
mechanism .
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use .
• This product is designed for household use only .
• Do not open lid until blade or disc stops completely .
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory,
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety .
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance .
• It is not recommended to dice frozen cheese or other
frozen products .
ELECTRICAL CORD
1) A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord .
2) Longer detachable power cords or
extension cords are available and may
be used if care is exercised in their use .
3) If an extension cord is used,
a) The marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least as
great as the electrical rating of the
appliance,
b) If the appliance is of the grounded
type, the extension cord should be a
grounding-type 3-wire cord, and
c) The cord should be arranged so that
it will not drape over the countertop or
tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally .
Note: If the power cord is damaged,
please contact the warranty department
listed in these instructions .
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