IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
taken, including the following:
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2. Always unplug from outlet when not in use, prior to handling, before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
3. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the blender base
in water or other liquids.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge. Children should be supervised to ensure
they do not play with the appliance.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. 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, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by the
appliance manufacturer, may cause hazards.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces.
10. Keep hands and utensils out of container while blending to prevent the
possibility of severe personal injury and/or damage to the blender.
A rubber scraper may be used, but must be used only when the blender
is not running.
11. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
12. Always operate blender with cover in place.
13. When blending hot liquids, remove the center piece of the two-piece
cover. See Hot Blending Instructions.
14. The use of ear protection is recommended during extended
operating periods.
15. Before First Use: Clean blender and jar per cleaning and sanitizing
instructions, pages 11–12.
16. The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.
17. DO NOT use carbonated liquids in the blender jar or any blending
container. Using carbonated liquids in the blender jar or any blending
container may result in injury.
18. DO NOT blend oil or oil-based products such as peanut butter for
longer than 5 minutes.
19. Never remove blender jar from base unit until the blade and coupling
have completely stopped.
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