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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 to be used by children or by persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children.
4. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used near children. Children
should not play with the appliance.
5. Never leave appliance unattended when in use.
6. 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 disconnect, turn any control to OFF, then unplug power cord from
outlet. Do not disconnect by pulling on cord.
7. Flashing light indicates ready to operate (models with stand-by mode). Avoid any
contact with blades or moveable parts.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by the
manufacturer may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
11. Do not use outdoors or for commercial purposes.
12. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter, or touch hot surfaces, including
the stove.
13. Keep hands and utensils out of container to reduce the risk of injury to persons or
damage to the blender.
14. Never add to container while appliance is operating.
15. Container must be properly in place before operating appliance.
16. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully, especially when removing the blades from the
container, emptying the container and during cleaning.
17. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutter-assembly blades on base without jar
properly attached.
18. Always hold container while operating the appliance. If the container should turn
when the motor is turned ON, switch appliance OFF immediately and tighten the
container in the threaded bottom.
19. Always wait until all moving parts have stopped before removing the container.
20. Do not blend carbonated, hot or boiling liquids and ingredients, as this may create
pressure buildup. Only blend non-carbonated liquids and ingredients that are at
room temperature or cooler. If the container is warm to the touch, allow to cool
before opening.
21. Do not use appliance for other than intended use. Misuse can cause injuries.
Always use appliance on a dry, stable, level surface. Never fill beyond the MAX fill
line.
22. Do not use the blender for longer than 3 minutes at a time to avoid heat and
pressure buildup. Allow to cool for 1 minute between cycles.
For appliances with food chopper attachments:
23. 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.
24. To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting blade on base without first putting
container properly in place.
25. Be certain cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance.
26. Do not attempt to defeat the cover interlock mechanism.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
North American models with polarized plugs:
Power Cord Instructions:
A short power-supply cord or detachable power-supply cord is provided to reduce
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer
detachable power-supply cords or extension cords are available and may be used if care
is exercised in their use. If a long detachable power-supply cord or extension cord is
used on short-cord models:
a. The marked electrical rating of the detachable power-supply cord or extension cord
should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance;
b. When the product is of the grounded type, the extension cord shall be a grounding
type 3-wire cord; and
c. The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or
table top where it can be pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
Do not pull, twist or otherwise abuse the power cord.
Do not wrap the power cord around the main body of the blender during or after use.
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is 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.
