Black & Decker HandiPrep express HB5500 Manuel D'instructions page 3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury, including the following:
• Read and save all instructions.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not
immerse base, motor, cord or plug in water or other
liquid. Do not use the appliance in the bathroom,
near water, or outdoors.
• This appliance should not be used by children and
close supervision is necessary when used by or near
children.
• Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before
putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.
• Do not operate any appliance with a damaged
cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions,
or is dropped or damaged in any manner. Call the
appropriate toll-free number in this manual.
• The use of attachments not recommended or sold
by the appliance manufacturer may cause fire,
electric shock or injury; do not use attachments for
anything other than intended use.
• This appliance is not intended for commercial,
professional or industrial use. It is designed and built
exclusively for household use.
• Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner
or in a heated oven.
• Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or
counter, or touch hot surfaces.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not use the appliance other than for intended use.
• Do not touch moving parts, disks or blades. The
blades are sharp; handle carefully and store out of
reach of children.
• When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a
tall container or make small quantities at a time to
reduce spillage.
• Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades
or discs while processing food to reduce the risk
of severe injury to persons or damage to the food
processor. A scraper may be used but must be used
only when the food processor is not running.
• Always ensure processing bowl lid is locked into
place before use.
• Do not process hot or boiling liquids in food
processor bowl – allow liquids to cool before placing
into the food processor bowl.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when in use.
Please Read and Save this Use and Care Book.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
This product is for household use only.
• Do not use the blender with wet hands.
• Do not push food into the feed chute with your fingers
or other utensils. Always use the food pusher provided.
• Always operate motor base with attachment and/or
lid locked securely in place.
• Do not attempt to override the lid interlock
mechanism.
• Never blend hot oil or fat.
• Never add ingredients to the container while the
immersion blender is operating.
• Do not operate the appliance continuously for more
than 2 minutes. Allow the motor to rest for 1 minute
between each use.
• Never mix dry, thick or heavy mixtures for more
than 30 seconds. Stop the operation and stir the
ingredients before continuing. Allow the motor to
rest for 1 minute between each use.
• When using heavy loads, the appliance should not
be operated for more than 15 seconds.
• Do not remove the motor with attachment from
ingredients during operation. Ensure the appliance
is off and has stopped before removing to avoid
contact with moving blades or whisk.
• Keep fingers, hands, knives and other utensils away
from moving blade and disks.
• The maximum rating is based on the Food processor
attachment. The power input of the others
accessories is less than the allowable deviation
• 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.
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