Safety Guidelines - Definitions; Warning Important Safeguards - Black+Decker BD8173 Instruction Manual

SAFETY GUIDELINES - DEFINITIONS

It is important for you to read and understand this manual. The
information it contains relates to protecting YOUR SAFETY and
PREVENTING PROBLEMS. The symbols below are used to help you
recognize this information.
DANGER:
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION:
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE:
Used without the safety alert symbol indicates
potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
property damage.
WARNING
IMPORTANT
SAFEGUARDS
- This product is designed for
household use only -
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or
knobs.
3. To protect against electrical shock do not
immerse appliance, cord, or plug in water or
other liquid.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or has been
damaged in any manner. Return appliance
to the manufacturer's service department
for examination, repair, or adjustment.
7. The use of accessory attachments not
recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven.
11. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
12. Always attach plug to appliance first, then
plug cord into the wall outlet. To
disconnect, turn any control to "off", then
remove plug from wall outlet.
13. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
14. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge unless they have
supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
15. The appliance is designed for household
use only. It is not intended for
commercial use.
16. Appliance is not designed for continuous
use. Approved for one operating cycle
every two minutes.
17. Do not use any lubricant, such as
lubricating oils or water, on this
appliance.
18. Operate appliance only when all parts
are fully engaged and tightened.
19. To reduce risk of injury and damage to
appliance keep hands, hair, clothing and
utensils away from parts during
operation.
20. Always place the appliance on a flat,
level, nonflammable, heat resistant
surface
when using.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
Vacuum Packaging
and Food Safety
The vacuum packaging process
extends the life of foods by removing
most of the air from the sealed
container, thereby reducing oxidation,
which affects nutritional value, flavor
and overall quality. Removing air can
also inhibit growth of microorganisms,
which can cause problems under
certain conditions:
Mold – Easily identified by its fuzzy
characteristic. Mold cannot grow in a
low oxygen environment, therefore
vacuum packaging can slow the
growth of mold.
Yeast – Results in fermentation, which
can be identified by smell and taste.
Yeast needs water, sugar and a
moderate temperature to grow. It
causes also survive with or without air.
Slowing the growth of yeast requires
refrigeration, while freezing stops it
completely.
Bacteria – Results in an unpleasant
odor, discoloration and/or soft or slimy
texture. Under the right conditions,
anaerobic bacteria such as Clostridium
botulinum (the organism that causes
Botulism) can grow without air and
sometimes cannot be detected by
smell or taste. Although it is extremely
rare, it can be very dangerous. To
preserve foods safely, it is critical that
you maintain low temperatures. You
can significantly reduce the growth of
microorganisms at temperatures of
40°F (4°C) or below. Freezing at 0°F (-
17°C) does not kill microorganisms, but
stops them from growing. For long-
term storage, always freeze perishable
foods that have been vacuum
packaged, and keep refrigerated after
thawing. It is important to note that
vacuum packaging is NOT a substitute
for canning and it cannot reverse the
deterioration of foods. It can only slow
down the changes in quality. It is
difficult to predict how long foods will
retain their top-quality flavor,
appearance or texture because it
depends on age and condition of the
food on the day it was vacuumed
packaged.
IMPORTANT: Vacuum packaging is
NOT a substitute for refrigeration or
freezing. Any perishable foods that
require refrigeration must still be
refrigerated or
frozen after vacuum packaging.
IMPORTANT: Due to the risk of
anaerobic bacteria, Soft cheeses
should never be vacuum packaged.
WARNING
Do not use worn, bare, or frayed cords
because they can cause electrical shock
CAUTION
Polarized Plug: This appliance has a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce risk of electric shock, plug
is intended to fit into 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 try to
modify the plug in
any way.
Short Cord Instructions: A short power
supply cord is provided to reduce the risk
resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord. Extension cords
may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If an extension cord is used, the marked
electrical rating of the cord should be at
least as great as the electrical rating of the
appliance. The longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the
tabletop where it can be pulled on by
children or tripped over unintentionally.
Functional
Description
1. FOOD – Two settings for choosing