Black+Decker JC450, Original Instructions Manual

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Intended use
Your BLACK+DECKER™ JC450 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
This appliance is not to be used in:
• Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working
environments;
• Farm houses;
• By clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments;
• Bed and breakfast type environments;
Thank you for choosing BLACK+DECKER. We hope that
you will enjoy using this product for many years.
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, personal
injury and material damage.
• Read all of this 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.
• Always route the cord carefully to avoid a tripping
hazard.
• Never operate an appliance directly below the
socket-outlet it is connected to.
• 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.
• If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may be ejected.
• The kettle is only to be used with the stand provided.
• Avoid spillage on the connector.
• Heating element surface is subject to residual heat after
use.
• Use the kettle according to this instruction, any misuse
may cause electric shock or other hazards.
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.
• Avoid spilling water on the Power Base.
• 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.
• The outer surface of the kettle may become hot when in
use.
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
After use
• Switch off, remove the plug from the socket and let the
appliance cool down before leaving it unattended and
before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the
appliance.
• When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry
place. Children should not have access to stored
appliances.
Inspection and repairs
• Before use, check the appliance for damaged or
defective parts. Check for breakage of parts, damage to
switches and any other conditions that may affect its
operation.
• Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or
defective.
• Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or
replaced by an authorised repair agent.
• Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of
damage, ageing and wear.
• Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or
mains plug is damaged or defective.
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