Russell Hobbs RHHB6000 User Manual

HAND BLENDER

RHHB6000AU_IB&RB_FA_261115 Part No. T22-5002769

INSTRUCTIONS & WARRANTY

2 YEAR WARRANTY

RHHB6000AU

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using this appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before, and follow whilst using this appliance.

1. To protect against electrical hazards, do not immerse the power cord, plug or hand blender motor
unit in water or any other liquid.

2. Do not use outdoors or in damp or moist areas.

3. Always use the appliance handles when handling.

4. This appliance is not intended for use by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

5. This appliance shall not be used by children. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.

6. Care should be taken to avoid personal injury when handling the sharp cutting blades, emptying the

bowl and during cleaning. Use a glove or a towel for safety.

7. Switch off the appliance and disconnect from supply before changing accessories or approaching
parts that move in use.

8. Always switch off and disconnect the appliance from the wall power outlet before assembling,
disassembling, cleaning or left unattended.

9. Always switch off and disconnect the appliance from the wall power outlet when not in use.

10. To disconnect, switch off the wall power outlet, then grasp and pull the plug from wall outlet. Never

pull by the cord.

11. Do not operate this appliance with a damaged cord/plug or after the appliance has malfunctioned,
been dropped or damaged in any manner. Contact Customer Service for examination, adjustment,
repair or replacement.

12. There are no user serviceable parts. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

13. Do not use on an inclined plane or unstable surface.

14. Keep the appliance and power cord away from the edges of benches and countertops.

15. Keep hands and utensils away from moving blades when in use to prevent the possibility of severe

personal injury and damage to the hand blender. A plastic/silicone scraper may be used, but only
when the appliance is not running.

16. Be certain the chopper lid is securely fitted and all fittings such as blades are secure before using.

17. Do not operate the hand blender motor unit without the attachments fitted.

18. The blender is not to be operated with an empty beaker.

19. Always cut food items into manageable pieces before processing.

20. When using extremely heavy loads, the appliance should not be operated for more than 4 seconds.

21. Ensure the hand blender is switched off and the blades have come to a complete stop before

removing processed contents.

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22. The blender shaft blade is sharp and it rotates at high speed. So, to avoid serious injury:
a. do not switch on until the blade is inside the container
b. switch off before lifting the blade from the container
c. do not touch the blade edge – even when cleaning
d. do not plug in until just before use
e. unplug immediately after use
f. do not leave the appliance unattended while plugged in

23. Do not use the blender shaft in hot oil – splashes could cause a serious burn.

24. CAUTION: Do not blend hot/warm ingredients - always allow to cool to room temperature before

blending.Ensure the hand blender is switched off and the blades have come to a complete stop
before removing processed contents.

25. Do not overfill the mixing/processing containers.

26. Do not place on or near any heat sources.

2 7. CAUTION: The blades are extremely sharp. Handle with care.

28. Store the blades in a safe location out of reach of children or persons with disabilities.

29. Follow the instructions when cleaning this appliance.

30. Do not use alkaline cleaning agents or harsh abrasives when cleaning this appliance.

31. Always thoroughly clean the appliance after each use.

32. Do not use the appliance for other than its intended purpose.

33. Misuse of the appliance may cause injury.

34. This appliance is not a toy. Children shall be supervised to ensure they do not play with this

appliance.

35. This appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote
control system.

36. For added safety, electrical appliances should be connected to a power outlet that is protected by a
residual current device (RCD), also often referred to as a ‘Safety Switch’. Your switchboard may
already incorporate an RCD. If unsure, call an electrician for verification and fitting if necessary.

3 7. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:

- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;

- Farm houses;

- By clients in hotels, motels, and other residential type environments;

- Bed & breakfast type environments.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.

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Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd

Locked Bag 3004 Braeside
Victoria 3195 Australia

Customer Service in Australia

TollFree: 1800 623 118
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.spectrumbrands.com.au

Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd

PO Box 9817 Newmarket
Auckland 1149 New Zealand

Customer Service in New Zealand

TollFree: 0800 736 776
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz

Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd and Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd

Warranty Against Defects

In this warranty:
Australian Consumer Law means the Australian consumer law set out in Schedule 2 to the
Competition and Consumer Act 2010;

CGA means the New Zealand Consumer Guarantees Act 1993;
Goods means the product or equipment which was accompanied by this warranty and
purchased in Australia or New Zealand, as the case may be;
Manufacturer, We or us means:

1. for Goods purchased in Australia, Spectrum Brands Australia Pty Ltd ABN, 78 007 070 573;
or

2. for Goods purchased in New Zealand, Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd, as the case
may be, contact details as set out at the end of this warranty;

Supplier means the authorised distributor or retailer of the Goods that sold you the Goods in
Australia or in New Zealand; and
You means you, the original end-user purchaser of the Goods.

1. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law, or the CGA. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled
to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the
failure does not amount to a major failure.

2. The benefits provided by this Warranty are in addition to all other rights and remedies in
respect of the Goods which the consumer has under either the Australian Consumer Law
or the CGA. The original purchaser of the Goods is provided with the following Warranty
subject to the Warranty Conditions:

3. We warrant the Goods for all parts defective in workmanship or materials for a period of 2
years from the date of purchase (Warranty Period).

If the Goods prove defective within the Warranty Period by reason of improper workmanship
or material, we may, at our own discretion, repair or replace the Goods without charge.

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Warranty Conditions

4. The Goods must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. This
Warranty does not apply should the defect in or failure of the Goods be attributable
to misuse, abuse, accident or non-observance of manufacturer’s instructions on the
part of the user. As far as the law permits, the manufacturer does not accept liability
for any direct or consequential loss, damage or other expense caused by or arising
out of any failure to use the Goods in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

5. Exhaustible components (such as batteries, filters and brushes) of the Goods are
included under this Warranty only where there is a defect in workmanship or materials
used.

6. The warranty granted under clause 3 is limited to repair or replacement only.

7. Any parts of the Goods replaced during repairs or any product replaced remain the
property of the manufacturer. In the event of the Goods being replaced during the
Warranty Period, the warranty on the replacement Goods will expire on the same
date as for the Warranty Period on the original Goods which are replaced.

8. In order to claim under the warranty granted under clause 3 you must:
(a) Retain this warranty with your receipt/proof of purchase; and
(b) Return the Goods to us at the relevant address or to the Supplier by prepaid

freight within the Warranty Period accompanied with (i) the legible and unmodified
original proof of purchase, which clearly indicates the name and address of the
Supplier, the date and place of purchase, the product name or other product serial
number and (ii) this warranty.

9. This warranty is immediately void if:
(a) Any serial number or appliance plate is removed or defaced;
(b) The Goods have been serviced or otherwise repaired by a person not authorised

to do so by us or where non approved replaced parts are used.

10. The Goods are designed for domestic use only. The Goods must be connected to the
electrical voltage requirements as specified in the ratings label located on the Goods.

11. This warranty does not cover the cost of claiming under the warranty or transport
of the Goods to and from the Supplier or us.

12. This warranty is only valid and enforceable in Australia against Spectrum Brands
Australia Pty Ltd and in New Zealand against Spectrum Brands New Zealand Ltd.

Contact us or the Supplier for further details.

Register your product online

If you live in Australia please visit: www.spectrumbrands.com.au/warranty
If you live in New Zealand Please visit: www.spectrumbrands.co.nz/warranty
Registration of your warranty is not compulsory, it gives us a record of your purchase
AND entitles you to receive these benefits: Product information; Hints and tips; Recipes
and news; Information on special price offers and promotions.

Any questions? Please contact Customer Service for advice.

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