Black & Decker SL100 manual Important Safeguards, Read all instructions, TAMPER-RESISTANT Screw

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.

■Read all instructions.

■Do not touch hot surfaces. Use potholders when removing cover or handling hot containers.

■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.

■Unplug from outlet when not in use. Allow to cool before cleaning.

■Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment. Or, call the appropriate toll-free number listed on the cover of this manual.

■The use of accessory attachments not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may cause 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 heated oven.

■Extreme caution must be used when moving an appliance containing hot food, water, or other hot liquids.

■Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

■Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scalding, and allow water to drip into unit.

■To disconnect, turn control to Off, then remove plug from wall outlet.

■Bowl containers are designed for use with this appliance only. They must never be used on a range top. Do not set a hot container on a wet or cold surface. Do not use a cracked Bowl container. Avoid sudden temperature changes, such as adding refrigerated foods into a heated Bowl.

■Plug into a standard AC electrical outlet. Do not use any other electrical outlet.

■This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Use for anything other than intended will void the warranty.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

†1. Glass Lid (175813-01)

2. Handles

† 3.	Stoneware Bowl (inner pot) (175811-00)	1
4.	Base
5.	4-Position Control Dial
	(Auto/Off/High/Keeps Warm)
6.	Signal Light	2

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† Consumer replaceable 5

POLARIZED PLUG (120V Models Only)

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.

TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW

This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal of the bottom cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not attempt to remove the bottom cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel.

ELECTRICAL CORD

The cord of this appliance was selected to reduce the possibility of tangling in or tripping over a longer cord. If more length is needed, use an Underwriters Laboratories (UL)-Listed, NOM, or appropriate agency-approved extension cord rated no less than 15- amperes and 120 volts or 6 amperes 220 volts. When using an extension cord, do not let it drape over the working area or dangle where someone could accidentally trip over it. Handle cord carefully for longer life; avoid jerking or straining it at outlet and appliance connections.

Before First Use

1.Carefully unpack the Slow Cooker.

2.Wash the Stoneware Bowl and Glass Lid in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry thoroughly.

3.Wipe the interior and exterior surfaces of the Base with a soft, moist cloth to remove dust particles that may have collected during packing and handling. NEVER IMMERSE THE BASE, CORD OR PLUG IN WATER OR ANY OTHER LIQUID.

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