Black & Decker DCM18 Series Important Safeguards, Please read all instructions, Polarized Plug

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

■Please read all instructions.

■Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs.

■To protect against fire, electric shock or injury, do not place cord, plug, or coffeemaker base in water or other liquid.

■WARNING: To prevent fire or electric shock, do not remove bottom cover from coffeemaker base. There are no user- serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done by authorized service personnel only.

■Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

■Unplug from outlet when coffeemaker is not in use and before cleaning. Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning the coffeemaker.

■Do not operate coffeemaker without water in reservoir.

■Do not yank on cord; instead grasp plug and pull from outlet.

■Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

■To avoid an electrical overload, do not operate another high-wattage appliance on the same circuit with this coffeemaker.

■The use of an accessory not approved for use with this coffeemaker may result in fire, electric shock or injury.

■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 microwave or heated oven.

■Do not use coffeemaker for other than intended use.

■Do not remove cup or mug from base while liquid is dripping from basket. Allow basket to cool before removing it from coffeemaker.

■Do not pour liquid other than water or the cleaning solution specified in this manual into the water reservoir.

■Do not move coffeemaker when cup or mug is still on base and contains hot liquid.

■Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.

■This product is intended for household use ONLY and not for commercial or industrial use.

■Scalding may occur if the lid is opened during brewing.

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug-one blade is wider than the other. As a safety feature, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse it and try again. If it still does not fit, contact an electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety

feature.

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