Rival MX555W Owner's Manual

MX555W

150-Watt Hand Mixer

Owner’s Guide

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:

1. Read all instructions before using.

2. To protect against the risk of electrical shock do not immerse power
unit in water or other liquid.

3. Close supervision is necessary when mixer is used by or near chil­dren.

4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on of taking off
parts and before cleaning.

5. Avoid contact with moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing as well
as spatulas and other utensils away from beaters during operation to
prevent injury and/or damage to the mixer.

6. Remove beaters from mixer before washing.

7. Do not operate appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after
appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in any manner.
Contact Rival Consumer Service (see warranty) to return for exami­nation, repair, or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

8. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by Rival

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may

cause fire, electrical shock or injury.

9. Do not use outdoors.

10. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

11. Do not let cord contact hot surface, including stove.

This appliance is for HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. No user-serviceable parts inside.
Do not attempt to service product. Power unit never needs lubrication.

POLARIZED PLUG

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the

other). As a safety feature, this plug will 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.

ASSEMBLING YOUR HAND MIXER

TO INSERT BEATERS

CAUTION: Be sure mixer is unplugged.

• With mixer resting on heel, insert one beater into slot. Press and twist lightly
until locked into position. Repeat with other beater.

TO REMOVE BEATERS

• Turn mixer to off (O) position.

• Unplug cord from electrical outlet.

• Depress speed selector button while in the off (O) position to eject beaters.

MIXING GUIDE

1. SPEED 0 – Mixer is in "Off" position.

2. SPEED 1 – Use for starting and slow mixing, such as to blend dry and liquid

ingredients, or to break up potatoes for mashing.

3. SPEED 2 – Prepare muffins and quick breads.

4. SPEED 3 – Prepare cake batters, sauces, and instant puddings.

5. SPEED 4 – Use for creaming sugar and butter, preparing cookie dough, etc.

6. SPEED 5 – To whip cream, egg whites, or mashed potatoes.

CARE AND CLEANING OF YOUR HAND MIXER

CAUTION: Do not immerse mixer in water or other liquid.

• Always switch off and unplug before cleaning.

• To make cleaning easier, remove BEATERS and rinse immediately after use.

• Wash BEATERS in hot soapy water or in dishwasher. Avoid using scouring
pads, harsh detergents and abrasives. Dry with a soft, clean cloth.

• Wipe the MIXER BODY with a slightly damp cloth. CAUTION: Do not
immerse in water.

Printed in China MX555W/428-0092

©2001, The Holmes Group

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

This product is warrantied to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one (1) year from date of
original purchase. If you have a claim under this warranty please follow these procedures:

1) Within the first 45 days from date of original purchase, defective product should be returned to original
place of purchase for replacement (with proof-of-purchase).

2) Within the first 12 months from the date of purchase the manufacturer will repair or replace (at no charge)
the defective product if it is delivered freight prepaid during that period to an authorized service station.

For more information visit us at www.rivalproducts.com

Or, you may write to Rival®c/o The Holmes Group, Attn: Consumer Service Dept. P.O. Box 769, Milford, MA

01757. Proof of purchase is required when requesting warranty service - SAVE YOUR SALES RECEIPT. This
warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and does not apply to commercial use, unreasonable use,
or to damage to the product (not resulting from defect or malfunction) while in the possession of the con­sumer. The manufacturer disclaims all responsibility for consequential, incidental, or commercial losses
caused by the use of this product. Some states do not allow this exclusion or limitation of incidental or con­sequential losses, so the foregoing disclaimer may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights, and you may also have other legal rights which vary from state to state.