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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. Read all instructions.
2. 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 are closely supervised and instructed concerning use
of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is
used by or near children. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
4. Do not touch hot surfaces. Use handles or knobs. Care
must be taken, as burns can occur from touching hot parts
or from spilled, hot liquid.
5. To protect against electric shock, do not place cord, plug,
or appliance in water or other liquid.
6. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning.
Allow to cool before putting on or taking off parts and
before cleaning the appliance.
7. Appliance must be operated on a flat surface away from the
edge of counter to prevent accidental tipping.
8. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or
plug, or after the appliance malfunctions or is dropped
or damaged in any manner. Call our toll-free customer
service number for information on examination, repair,
or adjustment.
9. The use of accessory attachments, including canning jars,
not recommended by the appliance manufacturer may
cause injuries.
10. Do not use outdoors.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch
hot surfaces, including stove.
12. Do not place appliance on or near a hot gas or electric
burner, or in a heated oven.
13. To disconnect appliance, turn controls to OFF (O) and then
remove plug from wall outlet.
14. WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not remove the bottom cover. No user-serviceable parts
are inside. Repair should be done by authorized service
personnel only.
15. Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to reduce
the risk of severe personal injury and/or damage to blender.
A rubber spatula may be used but must be used only when
blender is not running.
16. Blades are sharp; handle carefully—especially when
assembling, disassembling, or cleaning inside blender jar.
17. Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blender jar.
18. Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blade
assembly.
19. Always operate blender side with lid in place.
20. When blending hot liquids, remove filler-cap of two-piece
lid. To prevent possible burns: Do not exceed the 3-cup
(710-ml) level. Hot liquids may push off two-piece lid during
blending; therefore, with the protection of an oven mitt or
thick towel, place one hand on top of the lid, keep exposed
skin away from the lid, and start blending at lowest speed.
21. Do not use appliance for other than intended use.
22. Do not leave appliance unattended while the blender is
operating.
23. Avoid contacting moving parts.
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!
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