IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using your blender, you should always follow basic safety precautions, including
the following:
• Read all instructions before use.
• T o protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the cord, plug or motor base in
water or other liquids.
• A lways use the product on a clean, flat, hard, dry surface. There should be no material
such as a tablecloth or plastic between the unit and surface.
• A void contacting the blades and any moving parts.
• Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to reduce the risk of injury or
damage to the blender. A scraper may be used but must be used only when the blender
is not running.
• 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.
• The blender blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades or discs on base
without jar properly attached.
• Always put the lid on the jar before operating the blender.
• W hen blending hot liquids beware of steam. Remove the filler cap from the lid to
allow steam to escape.
• Do not use outdoors.
• D o not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a table or counter.
• U nplug the blender when it is not in use, before taking off or putting on parts, and
before cleaning. To disconnect, turn appliance off by pressing ON/Off button and
remove plug from outlet.
• Never leave the appliance unattended while it is running.
• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.
• Do not blend boiling liquids in the blender.
• T he use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause a risk of injury to persons.
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Food Processor Accessory Additional Precautions
• Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating the appliance.
• Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
• Never insert food by hand. Always use food pusher.
• This appliance contains moving parts. Do not place fingers into feed tube cover.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This product is for household use only
• T he maximum rating marked on the product is based on the attachment that draws
the greatest load. Other attachments may draw less power.
Power Cord Instructions:
Please follow the instructions below to ensure the safe use of the power cord.
• T his appliance is equipped with a polarized plug for 120V and 127V units only.
This type of plug has one blade that is wider than the other. This plug will fit in a
polarized outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the
risk of electrical shock. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not attempt to defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug by modifying the plug in any way.
• T ry to position the blender near the power source to reduce the hazards associated
with power cords (such as becoming entangled or tripping over a long power cord).
• Do not pull, twist or otherwise abuse the power cord.
• D o not wrap the power cord around the main body of the blender during or after
use.
• Do not use an extension cord with this product.
This symbol has been placed in specific areas of the User Guide portion of
this book. Its purpose is to help you easily identify instructions that require
your special attention.
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