Blendtec Mix n Blend II, Manual And Recipe Book

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Important Information and Safeguards
PLEASE READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING YOUR Mix n Blend II™
1. SAFETY CERTIFICATION
This machine is certified by ETL (Report No.
3018204-4, 3018204-2 & 3018204-3).
It also complies with UL standard 982 4th ed.
11-29-2001, and to CSA standard C22.2 No. 195-m
1987, Nov. 1990, R 1994.
2. CERTIFICATION
The Mix n Blend II™ and its accessories are
certified by NSF International (NSF) under
Blendtec® in the NSF Official Listing.
3. AVOID CONTACT WITH MOVING PARTS
• Keep fingers, hands, hair, and clothing away from
all moving parts.
• Keep all utensils away from the drive socket,
blender jar blades, and whisks during operation.
Metal utensils may cause damage.
• NEVER put hands into the blender jar or add
substances by hand when the blender jar is on the
motor base.
• NEVER touch the blade with your fingers whether
it is on or off the motor base.
• NEVER place jar into drive socket if blender motor
is operating.
• DO NOT rock the blender jar during operation.
4. KEEP THE MACHINE AWAY FROM AND OUT
OF ANY WATER OR LIQUID
To protect against the risk of electrical shock do
not put the
Mix n Blend II™ power unit in water
or other liquid. Do not use the machine outdoors
where it is subject to precipitation.
5. NEVER OPERATE THE MACHINE IF IT
APPEARS DAMAGED
If the machine malfunctions call your service
agent first. If it is dropped or damaged in any
way, return the unit to a Blendtec service agent
immediately for examination, repair, electrical or
mechanical adjustment, or possible replacement.
6. NEVER PUT NON-FOOD ITEMS INTO BLENDER
JAR OR MIXING BOWL
Metal utensils, rocks, and glass are dangerous if
placed in jar or bowl. Damage caused by such
foreign objects will void the warranty. Keep hands
and utensils out of the blender jar or mixing bowl
while in use to reduce the risk of severe injury to
persons or damage to the machine. Utensils may
only be used when the machine is not running.
7. NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER WITHOUT
THE LID IN PLACE
8. NEVER OPERATE THE BLENDER USING
ATTACHMENTS NOT SOLD BY BLENDTEC
The use of any unauthorized attachments may
cause fire, electric shock, and/or injury and will
void the warranty.
9. CONTAINER MUST BE PROPERLY IN PLACE
WHILE APPLIANCE IS OPERATING
10. BLADES ARE SHARP! HANDLE CAREFULLY!
11. WHEN BLENDING HOT LIQUIDS, THE VENTED
LID WILL ALLOW PRESSURE RELIEF. BE
CAREFUL NOT TO COME IN CONTACT WITH
ANY STEAM COMING FROM THE CLEAR
CENTER LID.
12. POWER CORD PRECAUTIONS
• NEVER operate with a damaged cord or plug. If
the electrical cord is damaged it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or authorized service agent
to avoid a hazard.
• DO NOT permit the cord to hang over the edge of
the work surface.
• NEVER use an extension cord with the machine.
• UNPLUG the machine when not in use or while