General care and safety guide, continued
NEVER
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Never place this appliance on or near a hot
gas or electric burner or where it could touch a
heated oven or microwave oven. Do not place
in a hot oven.
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Never expose to direct sunlight, high
temperatures, humidity, dust or corrosive
substances
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Never immerse the Stick
Blender’s power
housing, the cord set or plug in water or any
other liquid to protect against electrical
hazards.
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Never place the Stick Blender in a
dishwasher.
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The cord must not be twisted or wound
around the appliance.
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Do not remove plug from power socket by
pulling cord; always grip plug.
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Never use metal scouring pads for cleaning.
Small metal pieces can come loose and cause
short-circuiting of electrical components, which
can cause electric shock or damage the
appliance.
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Never use harsh, abrasive or caustic
cleaners to clean this appliance.
Before first use
Before first use
Carefully unpack the Stick Blender and
remove all packaging material, including
blade covers.
Clean the various Stick Blender
accessories in warm soapy water. Rinse
and dry thoroughly before use.
Cleaning
To avoid risk of electric shock, before
cleaning, you MUST ALWAYS switch off
and unplug the cord from the electrical
outlet.
Wash blending rod in hot soapy water.
Rinse well and dry. Be very careful with the
sharp blades.
Wipe Stick Blender body with a damp cloth
and dry well.
Some foods e.g. carrot may discolour the
plastic; wiping with a cloth dipped in
vegetable oil helps remove discolouring.
