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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be taken,
including the following:
1.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
2.
Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and
before cleaning or removing contents from blender jar or cup. Never put
hands into the blender jar or cups, or handle the blades with appliance
plugged in.
3. To protect against the risk of electrical shock, do not put motor base of blender in
water or other liquids.
4. This appliance should not be used by or near children or individuals with certain
disabilities.
5. Avoid contact with moving parts.
6. 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
nearest Cuisinart service facility for examination, repair, and/or mechanical or
electrical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments, including canning or ordinary jars, not recommended or
sold by Cuisinart, may cause fire, electric shock, or risk of injury to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of counter or table or touch hot surfaces.
10.
Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to reduce the risk of
severe injury to persons or damage to blender itself.
A rubber or plastic
spatula may be used, but must be used only when the blender is turned off.
11. Do not touch cutting assembly, interfere with blade movement, or remove blender
jar cover.
12.
BLADES ARE SHARP. HANDLE CAREFULLY.
13. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting assembly on base unless the blender
jar, chopper cup or travel cups are properly attached.
14. Always operate blender jar with the cover in place.
15. Never leave your blender unattended while running.
16. Twist vessel on firmly. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become
exposed.
17. Do not use an extension cord with this unit. Doing so may result in fire, electric
shock, or personal injury.
18. Wash the blender jar, chopping cup, travel cups, cutting assemblies and lids/cover
before first use.
19. Do not blend hot liquids in the travel cups or chopping cup.
20.
CAUTION! NEVER USE carbonated beverages in the blending jar, chopping
cup, or travel cups.
21. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
22. Do not attempt to bypass the interlock system that powers the unit on.
23.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE, DO
NOT REMOVE THE BASE PANEL. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE
INSIDE. REPAIR SHOULD BE DONE ONLY BY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.
24. Do not operate your appliance in an appliance garage or under a wall cabinet.
When storing in an appliance garage, always unplug the unit from the
electrical outlet.
Not doing so could create a risk of fire, especially if the
appliance touches the walls of the garage or the door touches the unit as it
closes.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
NOTICE
This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug will fit into a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
Rating of unit is 500 watts max. Recommended attachments and recipes may draw
significantly less power.
This appliance comes with a thermal resettable protection device to prevent damage
to the motor in the case of extreme overload. Should the unit shut off unexpectedly,
unplug it and let it cool for at least 15 minutes before continuing (see Operating and
Safety Tips, on page 5).
