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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponding to the local
mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
• To disconnect, grasp plug and unplug cord from electrical outlet.
• To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not immerse the cord,
plug or motor base in water or any other liquids.
• Always use the product on a clean, flat, hard, dry surface. There should be
no material such as a tablecloth or plastic between the unit and surface.
• Flashing control button LED light indicates ready to operate. Avoid any
contact with blades or moveable parts.
• Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to reduce the risk of:
– Severe personal injury.
– Damage to the blender.
• If scraping is necessary, turn the power OFF, unplug from the electrical
outlet, and use a rubber spatula only.
• Do not use the appliance:
– With a damaged cord or plug.
– After the unit fails to work correctly.
– After you drop or damage the product in any way.
• The 6 Point Star Blade is sharp. Handle it carefully. To reduce the risk of
injury, never place the blade assembly on the base without a jar properly
attached.
• Always put the lid on the jar before operating the blender.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces or hang over the edge of a
table or counter.
• Turn all controls to OFF and unplug the blender when it is not in use,
before taking off or putting on parts, and before cleaning.
• Never leave the appliance unattended while it is running.
• The use of attachments, including canning or ordinary jar and processing
assembly parts, is not recommended by the manufacturer and may cause
risk of fire or electric shock or injury to persons.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• 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.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
• Supervise children closely when they use or are nearby appliances.
• The container should not be more than 2/3 full when the tamper is left in
while blending. Do not exceed 20 seconds of continuous blending with the
tamper in place.
• When making nut butters or oil based foods, do not process for more than
one minute after the mixture starts circulating. Over-processing can cause
dangerous overheating.
• When processing hot liquids: the 2-part lid must be securely locked in
place. This allows steam to escape naturally, and will prevent the lid from
coming off when the machine is turned on. Always start hot liquids on
“Low”, then increase to the desired speed in the recipe. Never start on
“High” with hot liquids. Use caution with hot liquids.
• Never put non-food items into the pitcher to blend.
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