Important Safeguards - Black+Decker MCD900BBD Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.
• To protect against electrical shock do not immerse cord, plugs
or appliance in water or other liquids.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts.
• It is recommended to regularly inspect the appliance. Do not
operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after
the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner. For any questions regarding your appliance, please
call our Customer Service Line listed in the warranty section.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch
hot surfaces.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance
containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• To disconnect, press the Start/Stop button to turn off the heat,
then remove plug from wall outlet.
• When using the appliance, provide adequate air space above
and on all sides for circulation. Do not operate if the appliance
is covered or touching flammable materials, including
curtains, draperies, walls and the like, when in operation.
• Do not store any item on top of the appliance while in
operation.
• Do not store any materials, other than the manufacturer's
recommended accessories, in this appliance when not in use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
POLARIZED PLUG
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.
ELECTRICAL CORD
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from children grabbing the cord or someone becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Note: If the power cord is damaged, please contact the warranty department listed in these instructions.
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This product is for household use only.
• Do not place any of the following materials in the appliance:
paper, cardboard, plastic and other flammable materials.
• 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.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remote control system.
• Do not use this appliance on an unstable surface.
• Do not attempt to heat or cook non-food items in this
appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for deep frying foods.
• Intended for countertop use only.
WARNING: Spilled food can cause serious burns. Keep
appliance and cord away from children. Never drape cord over
edge of counter, never use outlet below counter, and never use
with an extension cord.
Additional Safeguards:
• This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use.
Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns,
fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.
• Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding frozen
foods into a heated cooking pot or placing hot cooking pot
directly on a countertop.
• To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not cook directly in
cooking base. Cook only in cooking pot provided.
• Lift off glass lid carefully to allow water to drip into cooking pot.
• Never use the cooking pot on a gas or electric cooktop or over
an open flame.