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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all instructions.
2. This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they are closely supervised and instructed
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
3. This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance
and its cord out of reach of children.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near
children. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
5. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug,
base, or motor in water or other liquid.
6. Turn the appliance OFF ( ), then unplug from outlet when not in
use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning. To
unplug, grasp the plug and pull from the outlet. Never pull from
the power cord.
7. Avoid contact with moving parts.
8. Keep hands, hair, clothing, and utensils away from blades and out
of container during operation to prevent the possibility of severe
injury to persons and/or damage to the appliance. A spatula or
scraper may be used but must be used only when the unit is not
running.
9. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged supply cord or
plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or has been dropped or
damaged in any manner. Supply cord replacement and repairs
must be conducted by the manufacturer, its service agent, or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. Contact
Customer Service for information on examination, repair, or
adjustment as set forth in the Limited Warranty.
10. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the
appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock, or injury.
11. When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container or
make small quantities at a time to reduce spillage.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot
surfaces, including stove.
14. Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a
heated oven.
15. Never add to container while appliance is operating.
16. Blades are sharp; handle carefully—especially when assembling,
disassembling, emptying or cleaning.
17. Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blade assembly.
18. Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
19. CAUTION! In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting
of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied
through an external switching device, such as a timer, or
connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the
utility.
