Black & Decker DCM901BKT manual Additional Safeguards

ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS

WARNING: This appliance generates heat and escaping steam during use. Proper precautions must be taken to prevent the risk of burns, fires, or other injury to persons or damage to property.

☐All users of this appliance must read and understand this Owner’s Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.

☐The cord to this appliance should be plugged into an electrical outlet.

☐Use WATER ONLY in this appliance! Do not put any other liquids or food products in this appliance. Do not mix or add anything to the water placed in this appliance, except as instructed in the Care and Cleaning Instructions to clean the appliance.

☐DO NOT attempt to move an appliance containing hot liquids. Allow appliance to cool completely before moving.

☐Keep appliance at least 4 inches away from walls or other objects during operation. Do not place any objects on top of appliance while it is operating. Place the appliance on a surface that is resistant to heat.

☐If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately unplug the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning appliance.

☐If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in water or any other liquid, unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the water!

Do not use this appliance after it has fallen into, or has become immersed in water. Contact Consumer Services for examination and repair.

☐Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.

☐The appliance must be left to cool down sufficiently before adding more water, to avoid splattering.

☐Always use fresh, cool water in your appliance. Warm water or other liquids, except as listed in cleaning section, may cause damage to the appliance.

☐DO NOT put carafe into a microwave.

☐DO NOT leave empty carafe on warming plate when appliance is turned ON, as the carafe may crack or become otherwise damaged.

☐DO NOT lift hinged filter lid until brewing is complete, and all parts have cooled.

☐Caution: To prevent injury when utilizing Sneak-A-Cup®Interrupt feature, replace carafe within 1 minute of removing during brewing process.

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.

ELECTRICAL CORD

a)A short power-supply cord (or detachable power-supply cord) is to be provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.

b)Longer detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.

c)If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is used,

1)The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance,

2)If the appliance is of the grounded type, the extension cord should be a grounding-type 3-wire cord, and

3)The longer 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 supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by qualified personnel in Latin America by an authorized service center.

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