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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
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Read all instructions.
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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.
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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.
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To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put cord, plug, base, or motor in water or other
liquid.
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Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before
cleaning.
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Avoid contact with moving parts.
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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. Call the provided customer service number for information on
examination, repair, or adjustment.
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The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause a risk of injury to persons.
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Do not use outdoors.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter or touch hot surfaces, including stove.
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Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner, or in a heated oven.
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Keep hands and utensils out of the jar and away from the cutting blade, while blending or
chopping food, to reduce the risk of severe personal injury and/or damage to the blender or
available attachments (attachments may not be provided with blender). A rubber spatula may be
used but must be used only when blender is not running.
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Blades are sharp; handle carefully—especially when assembling, disassembling, or cleaning
inside blender jar.
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Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blender jar.
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Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blade assembly.
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Always operate blender with lid and emulsion cap assembly in place. Remove emulsion cap
assembly only for adding ingredients or to insert the tamper.
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When blending hot liquids or ingredients, remove center emulsion cap assembly from the lid.
Use caution: spray or excess steaming may cause scalding and burns. Do not exceed the 2-cup
(473-ml) level. Always begin processing on lowest speed. Keep hands and other exposed skin
from the lid opening to prevent possible burns.
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Ensure cutter assembly is tight and secure to jar. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally
become exposed.
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If the jar should twist or rotate when the motor is switched ON, switch OFF (
O
) immediately and
tighten jar in collar or on blender base.
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Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.
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Before plugging cord into wall outlet, turn off the appliance. To disconnect cord, turn the control
to OFF (
O
). Then remove plug from wall outlet.
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Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.
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