Important Safety Instructions
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with the product. The safety
precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered
to.
Signal word definitions
DANGER! This term indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury. Usage of this signal word is limited to the most
extreme situations.
WARNING! This term indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could
result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION! This term indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor/moderate injury or product/property damage. It also alerts against
unsafe practices.
• Keep the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the completed warranty card,
purchase receipt and carton. If applicable, pass these instructions on to the next owner of the
appliance. Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measures when using
an electrical appliance, including those listed below.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or serious personal injury:
• Always ensure the product is unplugged from the electrical outlet before relocating, assembling,
disassembling, or cleaning it.
• Keep the product out of the reach of children and pets. This product is not intended for use by
children.
• Do not leave the product unattended while it is in use, especially when children are present.
Always unplug the product from the electrical outlet when it is not in use.
• Do not place appliance base in water or expose it to water or other liquids.
• Keep the power cord and the appliance itself away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use attachments not recommended or sold by the product manufacturer.
• Handle the blades with care as they are extremely sharp. Use caution when attaching or
detaching the blades.
• Do not touch moving parts (e.g. the blades) while the product is in use. Keep hands and utensils
away from the moving blades while operating the product.
• Do not plug/unplug the product into/from the electrical outlet with a wet hand.
• To disconnect the product from an electrical outlet, pull directly on the plug; do not pull on the
power cord.