Safety Instructions; Intended Use; Using Your Appliance - Black+Decker BL400 Instructions Manual

Safety instructions

• Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic
safety precautions, including the following, should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, personal injury and material damage.
• Read all of this manual carefully before using the
appliance.
• The intended use is described in this manual. The use of
any accessory or attachment or the performance of any
operation with this appliance other than those
recommended in this instruction manual may present a
risk of personal injury.
• Retain this manual for future reference.
• Always route the cord carefully so it does not hang over
the edge of a worktop and cannot be caught accidentally
or tripped over.
• Never operate an appliance directly below the
socket-outlet it is connected to.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Use the blender according to this instruction, any misuse
may cause electric shock or other hazards.

Intended use

Your BLACK+DECKER™
BL400/BL405/BL410/BL415/BL430/BL435/BL445 blender
has been designed for blending, mixing and crushing of solid
and liquid food and beverage ingredients. This product is
intended for household use only.
This appliance is not to be used in:
• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
• Farm houses;
• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
• Bed and breakfast type environments;

Using your appliance

• Always take care when using the appliance.
• Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug
from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from
heat, oil and sharp edges.
• Do not place the appliance on or near heat sources or in
a heated oven.
• Avoid spilling water on the Power Base.
• Do not use the appliance near flammable or explosive
materials.
• Do not use the appliance outdoors.
• Operate the appliance only with dry hands.
(Original instructions)
• If the power supply cord is damaged during use,
disconnect the appliance from the power supply
immediately. Do not touch the power supply cord before
disconnecting from the power supply.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when
not in use, before fitting or removing parts and before
cleaning.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means
of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• The outer surface of the blender may become hot when
in use.
• Allow moving parts to come to a stop before removing
any cover.
• Allow moving parts to come to a stop before approaching.
• Unit must be attended in use
• Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the food processor
or blender as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to
a sudden steaming.
• The cutting blades are extremely sharp. Handle with
care. Always wait until the blades have completely
stopped rotating before accessing the blades. Never
touch any moving parts.
• Never switch the appliance on until all parts are
completely and correct installed. Before removing any
parts or opening the top cover switch the appliance off
and disconnect from the mains.
• Never overfill the bowls. Pay attention to the marking on
the bowls.
• Never remove the grinder, grater and blender from the
motor unit before the blades have stopped rotating.
• Use and store the appliance outside the reach of
children.
• Before each use check the appliance for any damage
which could impair the safety of the appliance. If the
appliance has been subject to an excessive strain (e.g. it
has fallen on the floor) then damages might not be visible
from the outside. In this case don't use the appliance and
send it for a safety check to the repair center. If the
supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the
authorized service centre to avoid any dangers.
• Ensure that the motor unit, the supply cord or the mains
plug are not getting wet. Don't use the appliance when
parts are wet. Never immerse the appliance in water or
other liquids.
• Ensure that neither the motor unit nor the supply cord are
subject to external impact of heat. Never let the supply
cord touch hot surfaces and never let it hang over the
table edge or similar places.
• Never pull the supply cord. Always grab the mains plug
for disconnecting the appliance from the mains.
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