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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
Carefully read all instructions before operating this appliance and save
for further reference. Do not attempt to use this appliance for any other
than the intended use, described in these instructions. Any other use, especially mis-
use, can cause severe injuries or damage by electric shock, moving parts, or fire.
These instructions are an essential part of the appliance. Do not pass the appliance
without this booklet to third parties.
Any operation, repair and technical maintenance of the appliance or any part of it
other than described in these instructions may only be performed at an authorised
service centre. Please contact your vendor.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• This appliance is for household use only and NOT intended for use in moving
vehicles. Do not operate or store the appliance in humid or wet areas or outdoors.
Any use of accessories, attachments or spare parts that are not recommended by
the manufacturer or damaged in any way may result in injuries to persons and/or
damage.
• Check the entire appliance regularly for proper operation (e.g. check for distorti-
on, discolouration, cracks, leaks, worn out or lost gasket seal, corroded pins of the
power plug).
Do not operate the appliance, when liquids are on the motor
base or accumulate beneath the appliance.
Do not operate the appliance,
when the appliance or any part of it is likely to be damaged, to avoid risk of fire,
electric shock or any other injuries to persons and/or damage. The appliance or its
parts are likely to be damaged, if the appliance has been subject to inadmissible
strain (e.g. over heating, mechanical or electric shock), or if there are any cracks
(e.g. jar or blade assembly is broken, cracked or leaking), excessively frayed or mel-
ted parts (e.g. threads, gasket seal), or distortions, or if the appliance is not working
properly. If one of these cases occur during operation, immediately unplug the appli-
ance, and get in contact with an authorized service centre for examination and/or
repair. Do not attempt to use the appliance when it is damaged. Do not attempt to
open the motor base.
• Operate the appliance on a well accessible, stable, level, dry, and suitable large
table or counter that is resistant against water and fat.
• Always keep the appliance and the table or counter clean and dry, and wipe
off spilled liquids immediately. Do not place any clothes or tissue or other foreign
objects under or on the appliance during operation, to avoid risk of fire, electric
shock and overheating. Do not place the appliance over a power cord or near
the edge of the table or counter, or on wet or inclined surfaces (e.g. sink or drain
board).
• During operation keep the appliance in an appropriate distance to other objects of
