Hamilton Beach GB33, Operation Manual

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1. Read the Operation Manual before using
blender. Keep Operation Manual handy.
2. Before first use, wash container
assembly in hot, soapy water. Do NOT
place in dishwasher.
3. Plug into a grounded outlet.
4. Do not remove ground.
5. Do not use an adapter.
6. Do not use an extension cord.
7. Disconnect power before cleaning or
servicing.
8. To reduce risk of personal injury, unplug
cord from outlet when not in use and
before putting on or taking off parts.
9. Unplug the blender and inspect the
power cord insulation for cracks on
a weekly basis. Refer to “Technical
Services” for repair or replacement.
10. To protect against electrical shock, do
not immerse cord, plug, or blender base
in water or any other liquid.
11. Do not spray the base with a high-
pressure spray gun.
12. Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot oil or
other hot liquids.
13. Do not use appliance for other than
intended use.
14. This appliance is not intended for use
by persons with reduced physical,
sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the
appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
15. Not intended for use by or near children.
Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
16. The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by the appliance
manufacturer may cause injuries.
17. To reduce risk of personal injury and to
prevent damage to blender or container
and cutter assembly, DO NOT insert
utensils into blender container while
operating blender.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING –
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and/or injury to persons,
including the following:
18. Do not store any kitchen utensils in the
container because the blender would be
damaged if inadvertently turned on.
19. To prevent possibility of serious personal
injury, keep hands out of blender
container while operating blender.
20. Avoid contacting moving parts. Switch
OFF (
O ) the appliance and disconnect
from power supply before changing
accessories or approaching parts that
move in use.
21. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
22. If cutter assembly blades are loose,
discontinue use immediately and replace
cutter assembly. Do not attempt to repair
or tighten cutter assembly.
23. Inspect container and cutter assembly
daily. Do not use broken, chipped, or
cracked container. Check cutter for wear,
nicks, or broken blades. Do not use
broken, loose, or cracked cutting blades.
24. Do not use outdoors.
25. This appliance is intended for short
periods of operation, with a rated
operating time of 3 minutes.
26. Do not leave blender unattended while it
is operating.
27. To prevent damage to blender, container,
or cutter assembly, DO NOT move or
shake blender while in operation. If
blending action stops during operation,
turn blender OFF (
O ), remove container
from base, remove container cover, and
use a thin rubber spatula to push mixture
towards cutters.
28. When blending hot liquids, remove
center piece of two-piece lid. Hot liquids
may push lid off jar during blending.
To prevent possible burns: Do not fill
blender jar beyond the 1 quart (946 ml)
level. With the protection of an oven mitt
or thick towel, place one hand on top of
lid. Keep exposed skin away from lid.
Start blending at lowest speed.
29. Always operate blender with container
cover in place.