Black & Decker ODC350, ODC150 Important Safeguards, Save These Instructions, Polarized Plug

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:

■Please 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.

■To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove the rear cover from the Coffeemaker. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Repairs should be done by authorized personnel only.

■Close supervision is necessary when any appli- ance 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.

■Do not operate Coffeemaker without water in the reservoir before brewing.

■Do not operate the Coffeemaker with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Return the Coffeemaker to the nearest authorized service facility 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 oper- ation 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 contact with hot surfaces.

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

■To reduce risk of fire, do not mount Coffeemaker over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.

■To reduce risk of fire or electic shock, do not place any electric or gas heating or cooking appliance under the Coffeemaker.

■To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not mount over a sink.

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

■Keep the lid on the carafe when in use.

■The carafe is designed for use with the Coffeemaker. It must never be used on a range top or in a microwave oven. Use only the “Keeps Hot” plate.

■Do not set a hot carafe down on a wet or cold surface.

■Do not use the carafe if the glass is cracked or has a loose or weakened handle.

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

■Allow the filter basket to cool after brewing before removal from the Coffeemaker.

■Do not use this Coffeemaker for anything other than its intended use.

■Do not pour liquid other than water or the clean- ing solution specified in this manual into the water reservoir.

■Remember to place the carafe on the “Keeps Hot” plate before brewing and when using the automatic timer feature on clock models.

■Do not operate any electric appliance in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.

■This product is intended for household use ONLY and not for commercial or industrial use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug—one blade is wider than the other. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse it. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to defeat this safety feature by modifying the plug in any way.

TAMPER RESISTANT SCREW

This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resis- tant 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 consumer serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel