Black & Decker DF400 manual Important Safeguards, Save These Instructions

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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 handles and knobs.

❑To protect against a risk of electric shock, do not immerse the unit, the cord, or plug 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.

❑Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.

❑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 attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.

❑Do not use outdoors.

❑Do not let cord hang over the 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 oil or other hot liquid.

❑Always attach plug to appliance first, then plug cord in the wall outlet. To disconnect, turn any control to off, then remove plug from

wall outlet.

❑Do not use appliance for other than intended use.

❑Extreme caution must be used when moving fryer containing hot oil.

❑Be sure that handles are properly assembled to basket and locked in place. See detailed assembly instructions.

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POLARIZED PLUG

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

ELECTRICAL CORD

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

b)An exension cord or longer detachable power-supply cord is not recommended.

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.

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