Black+Decker AF550-B5, Original Instructions Manual

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ENGLISH
(Original instructions)
Safety instructions
• 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 all of this manual carefully before using the
appliance.
• In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of
the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied
through an external switching device, such as a timer, or
connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and
off by the utility.
• 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.
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.
Additional safety instructions for fryers
Warning! Do not place near a hot Gas or electric oven.
• Use the original components only.
Caution: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before
performing any maintenance or cleaning.
• Do not immerse the appliance, base, cord or plug in any
liquid.
• If an extension lead is used, it must be earthed.
• Ensure the door is correctly closed before use.
• Do not let any water or other liquid enter the appliance
to prevent electric shock.
• Always put the ingredients to be fried in the basket, to
prevent it from coming into contact with the heating
elements.
• Do not cover the air inlet and the air outlet openings
while the appliance is operating.
• Do not fill the pan with oil as this may cause a fire
hazard.
• Never touch the inside of the appliance while it is
operating.
Caution: Hot air and steam may escape from the vents
during use.
Caution: Care must be taken when opening the door as hot
steam may escape.
• Use oven gloves when handling hot accessories.
• Only cook with the accessories provided.
• Leave adequate space around the appliance for
ventilation.
• Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply
before cleaning or carrying out any maintenance.
• Keep children and animals away from the appliance and
cord set.
• Close supervision is required when using the appliance
near children.
• This appliance is not intended to be operated by means
of an external timer or a separate remote control system.
Note: The outer surface of the appliance may become hot in
use.
Electrical safety
Before use, check that the mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate.
This product must be earthed. Always check
that the mains voltage corresponds to the
voltage on the rating plate
• Appliance plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the
plug in any way.
• Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (Class 1)
appliances. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce the risk of electric shock.
• To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the
cord, plug or appliance in water or other liquid.
Using your appliance
• Always take care when using the appliance.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate the appliance if your hands are wet. Do
not operate the appliance if you are barefoot.
• Guide the power supply cord neatly so it does not hang
over the edge of a worktop and cannot be caught
accidentally or tripped over.
• 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.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when
not in use and before cleaning.
• Do not fill the appliance above the maximum level.