Black & Decker DC55, Manual

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Intended use

Your Black & Decker concealed coil jug 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.

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.

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Read all of this manual carefully before using the 
appliance.

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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.

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Retain this manual for future reference.

Using your appliance

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Do not touch hot surfaces. Keep your hands away from 
the spout.

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Always take care when using the appliance.

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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 allow the power 
supply cord to hang over the edge of your work top or 
table.

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Always place the appliance on a level surface with 
adequate free space on all sides.

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Do not place the appliance below a socket outlet. Do not 
place the appliance on a wet or slippery surface. Do not 
place the appliance on or near heat sources or in a 
heated oven.

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Do not use the appliance near flammable or explosive 
materials.

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Do not use the appliance outdoors.

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Always protect the appliance from water or excessive 
humidity.

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Do not place any utensils in the appliance.

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Do not move the appliance when in use.

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Operate the appliance only with dry hands.

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Do not use the appliance if you have bare feet.

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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.

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Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when 
not in use, before fitting or removing parts and before 
cleaning.

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Allow the appliance to cool before cleaning.

Safety of others

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Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with 
these instructions to use the appliance.

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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.

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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 give supervision or 
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person 
responsible for their safety

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Children must be supervised to make sure that they do 
not play with the appliance.

After use

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Switch off and remove the plug from the socket before 
leaving the appliance unattended and before changing, 
cleaning or inspecting any parts of the appliance.

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When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry 
place. Children should not have access to stored 
appliances.

Inspection and repairs

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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.

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Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or 
defective.

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Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or 
replaced by an authorised repair agent.

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Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of 
damage, ageing and wear.

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Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or 
mains plug is damaged or defective.

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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the 
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service 
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.

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Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than 
those specified in this manual.

Electrical safety

This product must be earthed. Always check that 
the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the 
rating plate.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the 
manufacturer or an authorised Black & Decker Service 
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not immerse the cord, 
plug or appliance in water or other liquid.