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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:
1. Read all instructions before using this product.
2. To protect against electric shock, do not place or immerse cord, plugs, or
appliance in water or other liquid.
3. This appliance is not intended for use by children or by persons with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge. 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. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach
of children.
4. Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug from outlet when not in use, before
putting on or taking off parts and before cleaning. Allow to cool 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.
5. Flashing light indicates ready to operate (models with stand-by mode).
Avoid any contact with blades or moveable parts. Keep fingers out of
discharge opening (if provided).
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or has been damaged in any manner. Do not
attempt to replace or splice a damaged cord. Return appliance to the
manufacturer (see warranty) for examination, repair or adjustment.
7. For appliances with markings on plug blade: This appliance has
important markings on the plug blade. The attachment plug or entire
cordset (if plug is molded onto cord) is not suitable for replacement. If
damaged, the appliance shall be replaced.
8. The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by the
appliance manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
9. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.
10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces,
including the stove.
11. Keep hands and utensils away from the cutting blade while chopping
food to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the food
chopper. A scraper may be used but only when the food chopper is not
running.
12. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully, especially when removing the blades
from the bowl, emptying the bowl and during cleaning.
13. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade on base without
first putting bowl properly in place.
14. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
Always wait until all moving parts have stopped before removing any lid
or cover.
15. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
16. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. Misuse can cause
injuries. Always use appliance on a dry, stable, level surface.
17. Do not operate this appliance when empty.
18. Always check bowl for presence of foreign objects before operating the
appliance.
19. Do not use bowl for food storage, unless otherwise indicated in the
operating instructions.
20. If mixing cup or bowl is chipped, cracked or damaged in any way,
discontinue use of product.
21. If blades appear to be damaged, discard food and discontinue use of
product.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
North American models with polarized plugs:
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).
As a safety feature to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this plug is
intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not
fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do
not attempt to defeat this safety feature or modify the plug in any way. If the plug fits loosely
into the AC outlet or if the AC outlet feels warm do not use that outlet.
