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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
1. Read all instructions before use.
2. WARNING - to protect against electric shock, re and personal injury:
-do not immerse cord or plug in water or other liquids;
-do not immerse the appliance or any electrical components in water or any other
liquids;
-always switch off and unplug the appliance before cleaning.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Close supervision
is necessary when any appliance is used nearchildren. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from the outlet when not in use, before
assembling or disassembling parts and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp the plug and
pull from the outlet. Never pull from the power cord.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance
malfunctions or is dropped or has been damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free
customer assistance number for information on examination, repair, or electrical or
mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended by the manufacturer
may cause a risk of injury to persons. Always check attachments before use. Do not use
damaged attachments.
8. Do not use outdoors or in a damp area.
9. Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter.
10. Do not let power cord touch hot surfaces, including the stove. Do not place on or near
a hot gas or electric burner or in a heated oven.
11. When mixing liquids, make small quantities at a time to reduce spillage.
12. Keep hands and utensils out of Cup while blending to reduce the risk of severe injury
to persons or damage to the unit. A scraper may be used but must be used only when
the unit is not running and the power cord is disconnected..
13. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
14. To reduce the risk of injury, never place Blade Unit on Motor Unit without Cup properly
attached.
15. Cup and Blade Unit must be properly in place before operating appliance.
16. Risk of thermal burn injury due to excessive pressure in the container. Do not blend hot
liquids. Allow any hot liquids to cool to a lukewarm temperature before pouring them
into the Cup.
17. Do not blend dry ingredients.
18. Do not place the appliance close to the edge of the countertop.
19. Do not attempt to defeat the interlock mechanism.
20. Never attempt to remove the Cup from the Motor Unit during operation.
21. To disconnect, remove the plug from the wall outlet.
22. Never pull on the power cord to disconnect the appliance from the wall outlet; instead,
grasp the plug and pull on the plug.
23. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
24. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can break off the pad and touch
electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.
25. Let the appliance cool completely before putting away or storing.
26. Never leave the appliance unattended during use.
27. This appliance has important markings on the plug blade. The attachment plug or
entire cordset is not suitable for replacement. If damaged, the appliance shall be
replaced.
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ADDITIONAL SAFEGUARDS
This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
WARNING:
-DO NOT OPERATE THIS APPLIANCE, IF THE POWER CORD SHOWS DAMAGE OR IF
APPLIANCE WORKS INTERMITTENTLY OR STOPS WORKING ENTIRELY.
• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
• Extension cords are available and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
• If an extension cord is used:
-The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the
electrical rating of the appliance.
-The longer cord should be arranged so that it does not drape over the countertop or
table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over.
Polarized plug
• This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). As a safety
feature, this plug will t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician. Do
not attempt to defeat this safety feature.
• Do not let children handle or put the electrical cord into their mouths.
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