Important Safeguards - Black & Decker MCH14 Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the
risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or
knobs.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not
immerse cord, plug or base unit in water or
other liquid.
• Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children.
• Do not operate appliance with a damaged
cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any
manner. Contact Consumer Support at
the toll-free number listed in the warranty
section.
• The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by this 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
(apagado/encendido) button and
then remove the plug from the outlet.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended
use.
• 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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product is for household use only.
POLARIZED PLUG (120V models only)
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
Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book.
by a person responsible for their safety.
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning. Allow to cool before
putting on or taking off parts.
• 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.
• Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with
the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended
for deep frying foods.
Additional Safeguards:
• To prevent damage or shock hazard, do not
cook directly in cooking base. Cook only in
cooking bowl provided.
• This appliance generates heat and escaping
steam during use. Lift off glass lid carefully
to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip
into cooking bowl.
• Never use the cooking bowl on a gas or
electric cooktop or on an open flame.
• Do not cut foods directly in the cooking
bowl to avoid scratching.
• 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.
outer cover. There are no user-serviceable
parts inside. Repair should be done only by
authorized service personnel. For service,
repair or any questions regarding your
appliance, please call our Customer Service
Line at 1-800-231-9786 (US and Canada).
ELECTRICAL CORD
1. A short power-supply cord is used
to reduce the risk resulting from it being
grabbed by children, 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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