Black & Decker RC400/RC500 Important Safeguards, Save These Instructions, Polarized Plug

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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

■Read all instructions carefully.

■Do not touch hot surfaces - use handles or knobs.

■To protect against electrical hazards, do not allow water or other liquids to spill onto the plug or cord, or to enter the switch mecha- nism or power cord area. Do not immerse cord, plug, or the outer pot in water or other liquids.

■Always use Rice Cooker on a dry, level sur- face. Never put liquid into the outer pot, only into the inner pot.

■Lift and open cover carefully to avoid scald- ing, and allow water from condensation to drip into the Cooking Bowl.

■Never plug in without the inner Cooking Bowl inside the outer pot.

■Close supervision is necessary when an elec- trical appliance is used by, or near children.

■The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance manufacturer may cause hazards.

■Turn OFF and unplug from outlet when not in use; allow to cool before disassembling parts and before cleaning.

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

■Do not use outdoors.

■Do no operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance malfunc- tions or has been dropped, or damaged in any manner. Return the complete appliance to your nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

■Do not place any part of this appliance on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heat- ed oven.

■To disconnect, raise the lever to “WARM” then remove plug from outlet.

■Do not allow cord to hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces.

■Keep the space between the inner Cooking Bowl and the heating plate clean and free from any foreign particles.

■Do not use appliance for other than intended use of food preparation and service. This appliance is intended for household use only.

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.

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 or Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approved extension cord rated no less than 15-amperes and 120 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.

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