Black & Decker RC1000 User Manual page 4

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Inspection and repairs
• Before use, check the appliance for
damaged or defective parts. Check for
breakage of parts, damage to switches
and any other conditions that may affect
its operation.
• Do not use the appliance if any part is
damaged or defective.
• Do not attempt to repair the appliance
yourself, instead have any damaged or
defective parts repaired or replaced by
an authorised repair agent.
• Before use, check the power supply
cord for signs of damage, ageing and
wear.
• Do not use the appliance if the power
supply cord or mains plug is damaged
or defective.
• Never attempt to remove or replace any
parts other than those specified in this
manual.
Electrical safety
This product must be earthed.
Always check that the power
supply corresponds to the voltage on the
rating plate.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or an
authorised Black & Decker Service Centre
in order to avoid a hazard.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
immerse the cord, plug or appliance in
water or other liquid.
Extension cables & class 1 product
If an extension lead is required a 3 core
cable must be used as your appliance is
earthed and of class 1 construction.
• Up to 30m (100ft) can be used without
loss of power.
• Power plugs must match the outlet.
never modify the plug in anyway. Do not
use any adapter plugs with earthed
(Class 1) appliances. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce the risk
of electric shock.
Specific safety requirements for
Rice Cookers
• Do not interfere with the automatic
action of the control lever (I) by
preventing it from switching to the warm
mode.
• Steam can escape from the unit when
the accessories or lid (B) is removed.
• Exercise caution when handling the rice
cooker as the cooking bowl (C ) and
accessories get hot during use. These
may remain hot for some time after use.
• To prevent damaging the non stick
coating on the cooking bowl always use
the plastic rice spoon (N) or other rubber
or wood utensils.
• If water is accidently spilled in the outer
bowl area remove the power cord from
the supply and dry. If water has entered
the unit allow it to dry thoroughly before
using the cooker again.
• Always ensure that the heating plate (E)
and the bottom of the cooking bowl are
free from spilled particles before
cooking.
• Keep the heating plate clean and free
from any foreign particles. Always keep
the unit clean.
• Always carry the rice cooker using the
side handles (L).
• Do not switch the unit on without having
inserted the cooking bowl
• Do not use the rice cooker for deep
frying food and do not let any part of the
rice cooker come into contact with hot
oil.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner or in a heated oven.
• Do not obstruct the steam vent with any
article, for example a piece of cloth,
during the operation.
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