Black & Decker D3030 Instruction Manual - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your iron, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: • READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. • Use iron only for intended use. • To protect against risk of electric shock, do not immerse the iron in water or other liquids. • The iron dial should be turned to minimum setting before plugging in or unplugging from the outlet. Never yank cord to disconnect from the outlet; instead grasp plug and pull to disconnect. • Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces. Let iron cool completely before putting away. Loop cord loosely around iron when storing. • Always disconnect iron from electric outlet before filling with water, cleaning, or emptying and when not in use. • Do not operate the iron if it has been dropped, if there are visible signs of damage to the iron or its cord, or if it's leaking. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not dissemble the iron; take it to a qualified service person for examination and repair, or call the appropriate tollfree number on the cover of this manual. Incorrect reassembly can cause risk of electric shock when the iron is used. • Close supervision is necessary for any appliance being used by or near children. Do not leave iron unattended when plugged in or on an ironing board. • Burns can occur from touching hot metal parts, hot water, or steam. Use caution when you turn a steam iron upside down- there might be hot water in the reservoir. Avoid rapid movement of iron to minimize hot water spillage. • 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 given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliances by a person responsible for their safety. • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. • The iron must be used and rested on a stable surface. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS • To avoid circuit overload, do not operate another high wattage appliance on the same circuit. • If an extension cord is absolutely necessary, a 15-ampere cord should be used. Cords rated for less amperage can result in a risk of fire or electrical shock due to overheating. Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it cannot be pulled or tripped over. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This product is for household use only. SAFETY FEATURES POLARIZED PLUG This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit into a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not attempt to modify the plug in any way. TAMPER-RESISTANT SCREW Warning: This appliance is equipped with a tamper-resistant screw to prevent removal of the outer cover. To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not attempt to remove the outer cover. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Repair should be done only by authorized service personnel. Note: If the power supply cord is damaged, it should be replaced by qualified personnel or in Latin America by an authorized service center. 3