Important Safeguards - Black & Decker KE1518SD Manual

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles
or knobs.
• To protect against fire, electric shock
and injury to persons do not immerse
cord, plugs or appliance in water or
other liquid.
• 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, and
before cleaning
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. Contact the
consumer service number listed in this
manual.
• The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may result in fire, electric
shock or injury to persons.
• Do not use outdoors.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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 outer cover. There
are no user-serviceable parts inside.
Repair should be done only by authorized
service personnel.
Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

This product is for household use only.
• 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.
• To disconnect, turn the unit OFF, then
remove plug from wall outlet.
• Do not use this appliance for other than
intended use.
• Keep lid on the carafe when in use.
• Scalding may occur if the lid is removed
during the brewing cycle.
• CAUTION: To prevent injury when
utilizing the Sneak-a-Cup
replace carafe within 20 seconds of
removing during the brewing process.
• 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.
ELECTRICAL CORD
1. A short power-supply cord is provided
to reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Extension cords may be used if care is
exercised in their use.
3. If an extension cord is used:
a) The marked electrical rating of the
extension cord should be at least
as great as the electrical rating of
the appliance.
b) If the appliance is of the grounded
type, the extension cord should be a
grounding-type 3-wire cord.
c) The cord should be arranged so that
it will not drape over the countertop
or tabletop where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over.
Note: If the power cord is damaged,
please contact the warranty department
listed in these instructions.
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