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Blender Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
•Read the operation manual before using
blender. Keep the manual handy.
•Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
•Do not remove ground prong.
•Do not use an adapter.
•Do not use an extension cord.
•To reduce risk of personal injury, unplug
cord from outlet when not in use, and
before putting on or taking off parts.
•Do not store any kitchen utensils in the
container since the blender would be
damaged if inadvertently turned on.
•To prevent possibility of serious personal
injury, keep hands out of blender jar while
operating blender. Always operate blender
with jar cover in place.
•Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
•Inspect jar and cutter assembly daily.
Check cutter for wear, nicks, or broken
blades. Replace jar and cutter assembly
every 12 months, or sooner if cutter
assembly appears worn or damaged.
•Do not defeat the jar pad sensors.
•Do not use outdoors.
•Do not place in or near water or liquids.
•Do not drop or slam the Quiet Shield™.
•Keep fingers away from edges and
joints when opening and closing
the Quiet Shield™.
•Always use the handle to open and
close the Quiet Shield™.
•Only use the Hamilton Beach 32 oz.
blender container (part number
6126-91515 as provided with the unit).
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•Do not strike the container against a
surface to loosen ingredients.
•To reduce risk of personal injury and to
prevent damage to blender or jar and
cutter assembly, DO NOT insert utensils
into blender jar while operating blender.
•To prevent damage to blender, jar, or cutter
assembly, DO NOT move or shake blender
while in operation. If blending action stops
during operation, turn blender OFF, remove
jar from base, remove jar cover, and use a
thin rubber spatula to push mixture towards
cutters.
•To prevent burns from hot liquids splashing
out of the jar, always remove the filler cap of
the container cover before blending.
•Do not submerge in liquids or wash the
blender base in a dishwasher.
•Do not spray the base with a high-
pressure spray gun.
•Do not carry the unit by the power cord.
•Disconnect power before cleaning.
•Disconnect power before taking to an
authorized service facility.
•Only authorized service facilities should
repair the blender.
•Do not operate the above-the-counter
model without the lower housing securely
in place.
•Do not operate any appliance with a
damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions, or is dropped
or damaged in any manner.
