Black & Decker JC100 manual English, Intended use, Warning symbols, Important safeguards

English

Intended use

Your Black & Decker kettle has been designed for boiling water as described in this manual. Do not use this appliance for any other purpose.

This product is intended for household use only.

Warning symbols

The following symbols are used in this manual: Denotes risk of

personal injury or damage to the product in case of non-observance of the instructions in this manual.

Denotes risk of electric shock.

Important safeguards

Warning! When using mains-powered appliances, basic safety precautions, including the following, should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

Read this entire manual carefully before using the appliance.

•The intended use is described in this manual. The use of any accessory or attachment or the performance of any operation with this appliance other than those recommended in this instruction manual may present a risk of personal injury.

•Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

•The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.

•Do not touch hot surfaces.

•Always take care when using the appliance.

•Never pull the power supply cord to disconnect the plug from the socket. Keep the power supply cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.

•Do not place the appliance on or near heat sources or in a heated oven.

•Do not use the appliance near flammable or explosive materials.

•Do not use the appliance outdoors.

•Operate the appliance only with dry hands.

•If the power supply cord is damaged during use, disconnect the appliance from the power supply immediately. Do not touch the power supply cord before disconnecting from the power supply.

•Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use, before fitting or removing parts and before cleaning.

•This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.

Safety of others

•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance.

•Do not allow children or animals to come near the work area or to touch the appliance or power supply cord.

•Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used near children.

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