Important Safeguards

When using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of fire, elec- tric shock, and/or injury, basic safety precautions should always be fol- lowed, including the following:

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.

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

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

■Be sure there is water in the reservoir before brewing.

■Do not operate if this appliance or the electrical cord or plug is dam- aged or after the appliance malfunctions in any manner. Return the Coffeemaker to the nearest Black & Decker, Household Appliance Company-Owned or Authorized Service Center 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 operation with this Coffeemaker may result in fire, electric shock, or injury.

■Do not use outdoors.

■Do not let cord hang over the edge of table or counter, or come in con- tact with hot surfaces.

■Do not place carafe on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.

■Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface.

■Keep the lid on the serving carafe when in use.

■Do not remove carafe from the coffeemaker while liquid is dripping from basket. Allow basket to cool before removing it from the Coffeemaker.

■Do not clean the carafe with cleansers, steel wool, or other abrasives.