IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2.
To protect against risk of electric shock do not put the appliance base, power
cord or plug in water or other liquid. Ensure that appliance does not get wet
(water splashes etc.) and do not use it with wet hands.
3.
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 appliances by a person responsible for their safety.
4.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near
children. This appliance has moving parts and /or sharp blades that may
cause serious personal injury.
5.
This blender is not a toy. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not
play with the appliance.
6.
Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts,
and before cleaning. You might accidently start the appliance if the unit is still
plugged into the outlet and cause serious personal injury.
7.
Avoid contacting moving parts.
8.
Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
Return appliance to the nearest authorized service facility for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. Contact customer service
for examination, repair or adjustment.
9.
The use of attachments, including canning jars, cups or covers not
recommended or sold by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury
to persons. Only items designed for use with this appliance should be used
at all times.
10. Do not use outdoors. This unit is designed to be used only indoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. The cord can get tangled
or cause the appliance to fall.
12. Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove. The protective
insulation will burn making the appliance inoperable or unsafe to operate.
13. This blender is turned on by pressing the desired speed
14. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. Use the blade's collar to handle.
Touching the blades can cause injuries.
15. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to reduce the risk
of severe injury to persons or damage to the blender. A scraper may be used
but must be used only when the blender is not running.
16. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades on the motor
base without jar properly attached. Always completely assemble the blade
and the jar in place.
17. Always operate blender with cover properly placed on the jar.
18. When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece cover.
Blending boiling liquids may cause the lid to unlock itself from the jar and the
hot liquid can cause serious personal injuries.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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