Hamilton Beach HBF600-UK, Operation Manual

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• Read the Operation Manual before using blender.
Keep Operation Manual handy.
• Before first use, wash container assembly in hot, soapy
water. Do NOT place in dishwasher.
• Plug into a grounded outlet.
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Do not remove ground.
• Do not use an adapter.
• Do not use an extension cord.
• Disconnect power before cleaning or servicing.
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To reduce risk of personal injury, unplug cord from
outlet when not in use and before putting on or
taking off parts.
• Unplug the blender and inspect the power cord
insulation for cracks on a weekly basis. Refer to
“Technical Services” for repair or replacement.
• To protect against electrical shock, do not immerse cord,
plug, or blender base in water or any other liquid.
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Do not spray the base with a high-pressure spray gun.
• Extreme caution must be used when moving an
appliance containing hot oil or other hot liquids.
• Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
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Not intended for use by or near children.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) 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.
• The use of accessory attachments not recommended by
the appliance manufacturer may cause injuries.
• 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.
• Do not store any kitchen utensils in the container
because the blender would be damaged if inadvertently
turned on.
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To prevent possibility of serious personal injury, keep
hands out of blender container while operating blender.
Always operate blender with container cover in place.
• Avoid contacting moving parts. Switch off the appliance
and disconnect from power supply before changing
accessories or approaching parts that move in use.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• If cutter assembly blades are loose, discontinue use
immediately and replace cutter assembly. Do not
attempt to repair or tighten cutter assembly.
• 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.
• Do not use outdoors.
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This appliance is intended for short periods of operation,
with a rated operating time of 3 minutes.
• Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.
• 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.
• 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 (1 liter) 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.
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Always operate blender with container cover in place.
• This blender is designed with motor overload protection.
If the motor stops during operation due to overheating,
unplug the unit and allow it to cool down for 15 minutes.
Plug unit back after 15 minutes to resume normal
operation.
• The normal function of this product may be disturbed by
strong electromagnetic interference. If this occurs,
simply reset the product and resume normal operation
by following the operation manual. If normal operation
cannot be resumed, place the product in a different
location.
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Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
plug or after the appliance malfunctions. If the supply
cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard. Refer to “Technical
Services” for contact information on examination, repair,
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• UK ONLY: If fitted with a nonrewirable U.K. plug, the
13-amp fuse approved by ASTA to be B.S.1362 must
be used. If you need a replacement fuse carrier, it must
be replaced with the same colour-coded carrier with the
same markings. Fuse covers and carriers can be
obtained from approved service agents.
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SAVE THESE IN STRUC TIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING –
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following: