Intended Use; Warning Symbols; Important Safeguards; Using Your Appliance - Black & Decker JC250 Manual

Intended use

Your Black & Decker kettle has been designed
for boiling water as described in this manual. Do
not use this appliance for any other purpose.
This product is intended for household use only.

Warning symbols

The following symbols are used in this
manual: Denotes risk of personal injury
or damage to the product in case of
non-observance of the instructions in this
manual.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do
not immerse the cord, base, plug or
appliance in water or other liquid.

Important safeguards

Warning! When using mains-powered
appliances, basic safety precautions, including
the following, should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
Read this entire manual carefully
before using the appliance.
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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.

Using your appliance

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The temperature of accessible surfaces may
be high when the appliance is operating.
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Do not touch hot surfaces.
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Always take care when using the appliance.
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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.
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Do not place the appliance on or near heat
sources or in a heated oven.
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Do not use the appliance near flammable or
explosive materials.
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Do not use the appliance outdoors.
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Operate the appliance only with dry hands.
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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.
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Disconnect the appliance from the power
supply before filling with water.
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This appliance is not intended to be operated
by means of an external timer or separate
remote-control system.
Safety of others
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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.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
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Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar
with these instructions to use the appliance.
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