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• Caution: Blades are sharp 
and can cause injury! Handle 
and clean with care. Do not 
touch the Blades with hands. 
• To prevent the risk of re, 
electric shock, or personal 
injury, do not place the cord, 
plug, or unit near water or 
other liquids.
• When cleaning the 
Performance Blender, 
remove the Blending Pitcher 
from the Motor Base and 
wash. Never immerse the 
Motor Base or power cord 
in water or any other liquid; 
instead, wipe with a damp 
cloth.
• Never leave appliance 
unattended when in use.
• Unplug the appliance from 
outlet prior to assembly, 
disassembly, cleaning, and 
storage.
• Avoid contact with moving 
parts. 
• Do not microwave Blending 
Pitcher or Lid.
• Do not store the appliance 
outside or in a wet place. 
• 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 
provided with supervision 
and instruction concerning 
use of the appliance by a 
person responsible for their 
safety. Close supervision is 
neccessary when appliance 
is used by or near children.
• Do not use Blending Pitcher 
if it is cracked or chipped.
• Do not place appliance on 
or near a hot gas burner, 
hot electric burner, or in a 
heated oven.
• Do not operate any 
appliance with a damaged 
cord or plug or after the 
appliance malfunctions, or 
is dropped or damaged 
in any manner. Return 
appliance to the nearest 
authorized service facility 
for examination, repair, or 
electrical or mechanical 
adjustment. 
• Read all instructions.
• Remove all bags and 
packaging from appliance 
before use. Packing materials 
should be kept away from 
children.
• To reduce the risk of severe 
injury or damage, keep 
hands and utensils away 
from moving Blades while 
appliance is engaged. A 
scraper may be used but 
must be used only when the 
Blender is not running.
• Only operate the appliance 
on a dry, stable surface.
• Do not put ngers, hair, 
clothing, or other objects 
into the Blender while 
appliance is in use. If food 
becomes lodged in the 
Blades, turn off and unplug 
the Performance Blender 
before trying to remove it.
• Always make sure the 
Blending Pitcher is in place 
before engaging the motor. 
• Always make sure the 
appliance is properly 
assembled prior to use. 
• The appliance has a delayed 
motor stop so make sure that 
the Blades have stopped 
moving before removing 
the Lid or disconnecting the 
Pitcher.
• Always turn off the appliance 
before unplugging the 
power cord. To disconnect, 
turn the Dial to standby so 
that the Position Indicator is 
pointing straight up. Then, 
remove plug from outlet.
• Do not operate the 
appliance with wet hands or 
while the Blending Pitcher is 
empty.
• Do not operate this 
appliance with an external 
timer.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDSIMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, 
including: 
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