Black & Decker DCM20WH - Manual (Page 2)

When using electrical appliances, in order to reduce the risk of fire, elec-
tric shock, and/or injury, basic safety precautions should always be fol-
lowed, including the following:
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■ 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.
■ 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.
■ Be sure there is water in the reservoir before brewing.
■ Do not operate if this appliance or the electrical cord or plug is dam-
aged or after the appliance malfunctions in any manner. Return the
Coffeemaker to the nearest Black & Decker, Household Appliance
Company-Owned or Authorized Service Center for examination, repair,
or 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 con-
tact with hot surfaces.
■ Do not place carafe on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in a
heated oven.
■ Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface.
■ Keep the lid on the serving carafe when in use.
■ Do not remove carafe from the coffeemaker while liquid is dripping
from basket. Allow basket to cool before removing it from the
Coffeemaker.
■ Do not clean the carafe with cleansers, steel wool, or other abrasives.
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS