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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 so it does not hang over the
edge of a worktop and cannot be caught accidentally or
tripped over.
• 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.
• Use the blender according to this instruction, any misuse
may cause electric shock or other hazards.
Intended use
Your BLACK+DECKER™ PB120-B5 & PB100-B5 blender has
been designed for blending, mixing and crushing of solid and
liquid food and beverage ingredients. 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;
Using your appliance
• 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 blender may become hot when in
use.
• Allow moving parts to come to a stop before removing any
cover.
• Allow moving parts to come to a stop before approaching.
• Unit must be attended in use
• Be careful if hot liquid is poured into the food processor or
blender as it can be ejected out of the appliance due to a
sudden steaming.
• The cutting blades are extremely sharp. Handle with care.
Always wait until the blades have completely stopped
rotating before accessing the blades. Never touch any
moving parts.
• Never switch the appliance on until all parts are completely
and correct installed. Before removing any parts or opening
the top cover switch the appliance off and disconnect from
the mains.
• Never overfill the bowls. Pay attention to the marking on the
bowls.
• Never remove the blender from the motor unit before the
blades have stopped rotating.
• Remove the jar from machine before opening the lid.
• Use and store the appliance outside the reach of children.
• Before each use check the appliance for any damage which
could impair the safety of the appliance. If the appliance
has been subject to an excessive strain (e.g. it has fallen on
the floor) then damages might not be visible from the
outside. In this case don’t use the appliance and send it for
a safety check to the repair center. If the supply cord is
damaged it must be replaced by the authorized service
centre to avoid any dangers.
• Ensure that the motor unit, the supply cord or the mains plug
are not getting wet. Don’t use the appliance when parts are
wet. Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
• Ensure that neither the motor unit nor the supply cord are
subject to external impact of heat. Never let the supply cord
touch hot surfaces and never let it hang over the table edge
or similar places.
• Never pull the supply cord. Always grab the mains plug for
disconnecting the appliance from the mains.
• This appliance is designed for household use and not for
professional use. Never use the appliance for any other
purposes than described in this manual.
