Black+Decker JC450 Original Instructions Manual

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Intended use

Your BLACK+DECKER™ JC450 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

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;

Thank you for choosing BLACK+DECKER. We hope that
you will enjoy using this product for many years.

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 to avoid a tripping

hazard.

• 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.

• If the kettle is overfilled, boiling water may be ejected.

• The kettle is only to be used with the stand provided.

• Avoid spillage on the connector.

• Heating element surface is subject to residual heat after

use.

• Use the kettle according to this instruction, any misuse

may cause electric shock or other hazards.

Using your appliance

• The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high

when the appliance is operating.

• Do not touch hot surfaces.

• 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 kettle may become hot when in

use.

Safety of others

• 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 appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not

play with the appliance.

• Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these

instructions to use the appliance.

• 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

After use

• Switch off, remove the plug from the socket and let the

appliance cool down before leaving it unattended and

before changing, cleaning or inspecting any parts of the

appliance.

• When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry

place. Children should not have access to stored
appliances.

Inspection and repairs

• 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.

• Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or

defective.

• Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or

replaced by an authorised repair agent.

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

• Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or

mains plug is damaged or defective.

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• If the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or

defective it must be repaired by an authorised repair
agent in order to avoid a hazard. Do not cut the power
supply cord and do not attempt to repair it yourself.

• 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.

• Power plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the

plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with

earthed (Class 1) appliances. Unmodified plugs and

matching outlets will reduce the risk of electric shock.

Extension cables & Class 1 product

• A 3-core cable must be used as your appliance is

earthed and of Class 1 construction.

• Up to 30m (100ft) can be used without loss of power.

To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not
immerse the cord, plug or appliance in water or
other liquid.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the

manufacturer or an authorized BLACK+DECKER

Service Center in order to avoid a hazard.

Features

1. Lid

2. Spout

3. Water level guage

4. Body

5. Power base

6. Switch

7. Handle

8. Lid release button

Before first use

• Remove all packaging from the appliance.

• Clean the appliance before first use.

• Fill the kettle with cold water to the maximum fill mark.
Do not over fill. Fill as described below.

• Close the lid (1). Boil the water as described below.

• Discard the boiled water and repeat the procedure.

Use

Warning! Always place the appliance on a flat, clean and

non-slip surface before operating it.
Warning! Always allow the product and contents to cool

before opening the lid / re-filling.

Warning! Always check the water level while using the

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appliance.

Never use the appliance without sufficient water.

Warning! Steam may escape from the spout.
Warning! This Kettle must only be used with the Kettle base

provided.

• Place the kettle base (5) on a suitable surface.

• Take the kettle to a water outlet. Open the lid (1) by

pressing the lid release (8).

• Fill the kettle with cold water to the desired level.

• To prevent dry-boiling fill to at least 250 ml (one cup).

• Do not fill the kettle beyond the maximum fill mark. If the
kettle is overfilled, boiling water may be ejected from the

pouring spout (2).

• Close the lid (1) and make sure it snaps into place.

• Place the kettle on the power base (5).

• Insert the plug into a suitable electrical outlet and push
the on/off switch (6) to the on position (I).

• The power on indicator will light.

• The water will start boiling, making a rumbling noise. Do

not open the lid when the water is boiling.

• As soon as the water has boiled, the appliance will switch

off and the power on indicator will go out.

• Always ensure the Kettle has turned off before lifting it

from the Kettle base.

• To switch the appliance off during boiling, push the switch
(6) the off position (O).

• If you do not want to use the boiled water immediately,
the kettle may be left on the base. If you want to bring the
water back to boil after a while, push the on / off switch

(6) to on again.

Pouring boiling water

• Make sure the appliance is switched off.

• Take the kettle off the base.

• To avoid scalding, tilt the kettle slowly to pour the boiled

water.

• After pouring, place the kettle back on the base and

remove the plug from the socket.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Before performing any maintenance:

• Switch off and disconnect from the mains supply.

• Wait for the appliance to completely cool down.

Warning! Do not immerse the appliance, the base, the cord
set or the plug in water or any other liquid.

• Wipe the exterior with a damp cloth.

• Do not use scouring pads.

• If necessary, use a mild detergent to remove spots.

• Do not use any abrasive or solvent based cleaner.

• Do not immerse the appliance or power base in water or
any other liquid.

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Mains plug replacement

If a new mains plug needs to be fitted:

• Safely dispose of the old plug.

• Connect the brown lead to the live terminal in the new

plug.

• Connect the blue lead to the neutral terminal.

• If the product is class I (earthed), connect the

green/yellow lead to the earth terminal

Note! If your product is class II double insulated (only 2
wires in the cord set), no connection is to be made to the

earth terminal.

Follow the fitting instructions supplied with good quality

plugs.
Any replacement fuse must be of the same rating as the

original fuse supplied with the product.
Warning! The above section on mains plug replacement is

for authorized service centre persons.

Technical data

JC450

Voltage 220 - 240 Volts

Supply 50/60 Hz
Power consumption 1850-2200W

Capacity 1.7 litres

Weight -

Protecting the environment

Separate collection. This product must not be

disposed of with normal household waste.

Warranty

BLACK+DECKER is confident of the quality of its products
and offers an outstanding warranty.

This warranty statement is in addition to and in no way
prejudices your statutory rights.

The warranty is valid within the territories of the Member
States of the European Union and the European Free Trade

Area.

If a BLACK+DECKER product becomes defective due to
faulty materials, workmanship or lack of conformity, within 24
months from the date of purchase, BLACK+DECKER
warranty to replace defective parts, repair products

subjected to fair wear and tear or replace such products to
ensure minimum inconvenience to the customer unless:

The product has been used for trade, professional or

hire purposes;

The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect;
The product has sustained damage through foreign

objects, substances or accidents;

Repairs have been attempted by persons other than

authorised repair agents or BLACK+DECKER service
staff.

To claim on the warranty, you will need to submit proof of

purchase to the seller or an authorised repair agent. You can
check the location of your nearest authorised repair agent by
contacting your local BLACK+DECKER office at the address
indicated in this manual.

Alternatively, a list of authorised BLACK+DECKER repair
agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts

are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com.

Should you find one day that your BLACK+DECKER product
needs replacement, or if it is of no further use to you, do not
dispose of it with other household waste. Make this product

available for separate collection.

• BLACK+DECKER provides a facility for recycling

BLACK+DECKER products once they have reached the
end of their working life. This service is provided free of
charge. To take advantage of this service please return
your product to any authorised repair agent who will
collect them on our behalf.

• You can check the location of your nearest authorised

repair agent by contacting your local BLACK+DECKER

office at the address indicated in this manual.
Alternatively, a list of authorized BLACK+DECKER

repair agents and full details of our after-sales service

and contact are available on the Internet at:
www.2helpU.com.

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