Black & Decker MGD300 - Manual (Page 2)

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.
■ WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove
the bottom 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 appliance 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 any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. If
the product requires attention within the warranty period, call the toll-
free number listed on the cover of this manual for information on
examination, repair, or electrical or mechanical 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 operation 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 store anything directly on top of the appliance surface.
■ Keep the lid on the serving carafe when in use.
■ Do not place carafe on or near a hot gas or electric range top burner or
in a heated oven.
■ Use the “Keeps Hot” plate only. Do not heat the carafe on a range top
or in a microwave oven.
■ 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.
■ Allow basket to cool before removing it from the Coffeemaker.
■ Do not clean the carafe with cleansers, steel wool, or other abrasives.
■ Do not use this Coffeemaker for anything other than its intended use.
■ Do not pour liquid other than water or the cleaning solution specified in
this manual into the water reservoir.
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