T-Fal VITACOMPACT Manuel page 4

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons, including the following:
1. Read all instructions carefully before using the appliance.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse cord, plug or appliance in
water or other liquids.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children.
4. This appliance is not intended for use by children.
5. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning.
6. Avoid contact with moving parts.
7. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner, return it to the nearest
authorized T-fal service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended by T-fal may cause injuries.
9. Do not use outdoors.
10. Keep hands and utensils out of blender jar 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.
11. Blades are sharp. Handle them with care.
12. Always operate blender with cover in place.
13. When blending hot liquids, remove measuring cup (center piece of cover) to allow
steam to escape.
14. Make certain the voltage of the appliance is in accordance with your domestic supply.
15. Never use the appliance on a hot surface or near fire.
16. Do not place ingredients bigger than one inch into the appliance. They could stop
the blade and overheat the appliance.
17. Do not place the blender jar in a microwave oven.
18. Keep fingers away from all moving parts.
19. Never feed food by hand. Always use food pusher.
20. 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.
21. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade or discs on base without first
putting bowl properly in place.
22. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
23. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
24. Keep hands and utensils away from the cutting blade while chopping food to reduce
the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the food chopper. A scraper may be
used but only when the food chopper is not running.
25. Always make sure juicer cover is clamped securely in place before motor is turned on.
Do not unfasten clamps while juicer is in operation.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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