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IMPORTANT SAFETY AND
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
• Caution! To avoid risk of electric shock, never immerse the cord, plug,
or powerbase blender in water or other liquid, nor rinse it under
the tap. Only use a moist cloth to clean the motor unit.
• Check if the voltage indicated on the appliance corresponds to the
local mains voltage before you connect the appliance.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Always disconnect the appliance from the supply if it is left unattended
and before assembling, disassembling or cleaning.
• Do not pull, twist, or mistreat the power cord.
• Do not allow cord to hand over the side of the counter or table.
• Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces, including stove.
• Periodically inspect cord and plug for damage. Do not operate any
appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance malfunctions,
or is dropped or damaged in any manner, discontinue use. Contact
customer service for assistance in obtaining a replacement.
• Avoid contact with moving parts.
• Keep hands and utensils away from the cutting blade while chopping or blending
food to reduce the risk of severe personal injuiry or damage to the device. A
scraper may be used, but only when the blender/food chopper is not running.
• Never allow the motor to run for more than one minute at a time, as it can cause
permanent damage to the motor. If the motor stops working, unplug the power
base and let it cool for an hour before attempting to use it again. Your blender has
an internal thermal breaker that shuts o the unit when it overheats. The power
base will reset when the unit is unplugged and the thermal breaker cools down.
• To reduce the risk of injury, make sure the blade base is securely screwed onto
the cup before placing it on the power base and operating the appliance.
• Never let the appliance run unattended.
• This appliance is intended for household use only.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
• Check gasket to make sure it is completely seated in the
cross blade or at blade unit before each use.
• The blender is not intended for use in microwave. Do not place the cups, power
blasé or accessories in microwave as this may result in damage to the appliance.
• Never blend carbonated beverage. Built-up pressure from released
gases can cause container to burst, resulting in possible injury.
• Do not blend the hot liquids in any of the blending vessels.
• Do not run the blender when the cups are empty.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
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