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USER MANUAL BLACK & DECKER FX250 BLACK & DECKER

ENGLISH Intended use English

Your Black & Decker appliance is intended for blending food and beverages. 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. X Read all of this manual carefully before using the appliance. X 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. X Retain this manual for future reference. Using your appliance X Make sure that the appliance is switched off before connecting to or disconnecting from the power supply. X Always take care when using the appliance. X Do not use the appliance outdoors. X Do not operate the appliance if your hands are wet. X Do not operate the appliance if you are barefoot. X Do not touch moving parts. Keep long hair and loose clothing out of the way of the moving parts. X Guide the power supply cord neatly so it does not hang over the edge of a worktop and cannot be caught accidentally or tripped over. X 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. X Switch off and wait for the motor to stop running before disconnecting the appliance from the power supply. X Never detach any part or accessory while the appliance is still connected to the power supply. Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply first. X 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. X Disconnect the appliance from the power supply when not in use, before fitting or removing parts and before cleaning. X Misuse could cause an injury. X Always leave sufficient space around the appliance for ventilation. X Keep loose clothing, hair, jewellery etc. away from moving parts.

X X Care is needed when handling the cutting blades, especially when removing the blades from the jug and during cleaning.

Never use the appliance without the jug fitted.

X Do not allow children or any person unfamiliar with these instructions to use the appliance. X 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. X The appliance is not intended for use by young or infirm persons without supervision. X Children must be supervised to make sure that they do not play with the appliance. After use X Switch off the appliance before cleaning, changing accessories or approaching parts which move in use. X 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. X When not in use, the appliance should be stored in a dry place. Children should not have access to stored appliances. Inspection and repairs X 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. X Do not use the appliance if any part is damaged or defective. X Have any damaged or defective parts repaired or replaced by an authorised repair agent. X Before use, check the power supply cord for signs of damage, ageing and wear. X Do not use the appliance if the power supply cord or mains plug is damaged or defective. X 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. X Never attempt to remove or replace any parts other than those specified in this manual. Electrical safety This tool is double insulated in accordance with EN 60335; therefore no earth wire is required. Always check that the power supply corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.

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

Quantities and processing times

Motor housing Jug cover Chopping blade Blade cover Jug Spout Whisk

X Remove all packaging from the appliance, X Clean the appliance before first use.

Warning! Always place the appliance on a flat, clean and non-slip surface before operating it. Warning! Never operate the appliance unless the lid is correctly fitted. X Remove the motor housing (2) and jug cover (3). X Fit the appropriate blade (4 or 8), add the ingredients and replace the jug cover. Do not exceed the "max" marking of the graduation on the jug. X Place the motor housing on top of the jug. X Press the button (1) to operate the appliance. The Chopper will not operate if the jug cover (3) or the motor housing (2) are incorrectly fitted. The appliance will continue to work until the button is released. X Disconnect the appliance from the electrical supply. X Remove the motor housing (2), jug cover (3) and blade (4 or 8), then transfer the ingredients to a suitable container. Note: Do not operate the appliance for longer than two minutes. After each two minute session, the appliance must be allowed to cool down for at least five minutes. The motor is equipped with an auto-resetting thermostat. This may operate and stop the operation if the appliance is overloaded. If this should happen, allow the chopper to cool down and remove some of the contents of the jug. The thermostat will take a few minutes to reset.

Onions Garlic Bread Nuts Cheese Ham Meat (raw) Chocolate

350 150 100 300 300 300 250 250

(seconds) 5 15 5 10 5 5 20 10 10

Cleaning and maintenance

Warning! Switch the appliance off and unplug it before cleaning or maintenance. Warning! Do not immerse the appliance, the cord set or the plug in water or any other liquid. Always clean the appliance immediately after use. Do not let food dry on to the jug, cover or blades as this will make cleaning difficult. Do not wash any parts of the appliance in a dishwasher. Jug

X Wash the jug and jug cover by hand, rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly.

X Wipe the motor housing (2) with a damp cloth and dry thoroughly. Do not use any abrasive or solvent-based cleaner. Blade assembly Warning! Be careful when cleaning the blades; they are sharp. X Wash the blades by hand, rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly.

ENGLISH Protecting the environment

Separate collection. This product must not be disposed of with normal household waste.

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 household waste. Make this product available for separate collection. Separate collection of used products and packaging allows materials to be recycled and used again. Reuse of recycled materials helps prevent environmental pollution and reduces the demand for raw materials. Local regulations may provide for separate collection of electrical products from the household, at municipal waste sites or by the retailer when you purchase a new product. Black & Decker provides a facility for the collection and recycling of Black & Decker products once they have reached the end of their working life. 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 authorised Black & Decker repair agents and full details of our after-sales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com. Technical data Voltage Power input Weight

EC declaration of conformity

FX250 Black & Decker declares that these products conform to: EN60335-1, EN60335-2-14, 2006/95/EC, EN50366

Black & Decker is confident of the quality of its products and offers an outstanding guarantee. This guarantee statement is in addition to and in no way prejudices your statutory rights. The guarantee 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 guarantees to replace defective parts, repair products subjected to fair wear and tear or replace such products to make sure of the minimum inconvenience to the customer unless: X The product has been used for trade, professional or hire purposes. X The product has been subjected to misuse or neglect. X The product has sustained damage through foreign objects, substances or accidents. X Repairs have been attempted by persons other than authorised repair agents or Black & Decker service staff. To claim on the guarantee, 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 aftersales service and contacts are available on the Internet at: www.2helpU.com Please visit our website www.blackanddecker.co.uk to register your new Black & Decker product and to be kept up to date on new products and special offers. Further information on the Black & Decker brand and our range of products is available at www.blackanddecker.co.uk.

Director of Consumer Engineering Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG, United Kingdom 01-10-2007

Director de Engenharia de Consumo Spennymoor, County Durham DL16 6JG, Reino Unido 01-10-2007