Important Safeguards - Black & Decker SC1005SSD Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS .
• Do not touch hot surfaces . Use handles
or knobs .
• To protect against electrical shock, do
not immerse cord, plug, or base unit in
water or other liquid .
• Close supervision is necessary when any
appliance is used by or near children .
• Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before cleaning . Allow time to cool before
putting on, taking off, or cleaning parts .
• It is recommended to regularly
inspect the appliance . Do not operate
any appliance with a damaged
cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged
in any manner . Contact consumer
support at the toll-free number listed
in the warranty section .
• The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries .
• Do not use outdoors .
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter, or touch hot surfaces .
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or
electric burner, or in a heated oven .
• Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot
food, water or other hot liquids .
• To disconnect, turn the control knob
to "Off"; then remove plug from wall
outlet .
• Do not use appliance for other than
intended use .
• Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the appliance .
• When using the appliance, provide
adequate air space above and on all
sides for circulation . Do not operate
while it is covered or touching
flammable materials, including curtains,
draperies, walls and the like, when in
operation . Do not store any item on top
of the appliance while in operation .
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product is for household use only.
Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book.
• Do not place any of the following materials
in the appliance: paper, cardboard, plastic
and other flammable materials .
• The appliance is not intended to be
operated by means of an external timer
or separate remote control system .
• Do not attempt to heat or cook non-
food items in this appliance .
• Intended for countertop use only .
WARNING: Spilled food can cause
serious burns . Keep appliance and cord
away from children . Never drape cord
over edge of counter, never use outlet
below counter, and never use with an
extension cord .
Additional Safeguards:
• To prevent damage or shock hazard,
do not cook directly in cooking base .
Cook only in stoneware pot provided .
• Avoid sudden temperature changes,
such as adding refrigerated or frozen
foods into a heated stoneware pot .
• This appliance generates heat and
escaping steam during use . Lift off
glass lid carefully to avoid scalding and
allow water to drip into stoneware pot .
• Never use the stoneware pot on a
gas or electric cooktop or on an open
flame .
• Do not cut foods directly in the
stoneware pot to avoid scratching .
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