IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should
always be followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock do not put cord, plugs,
or appliance in water or other liquid.
3. Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by
or near children.
4. Unplug from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking
off parts, and before cleaning.
5. Avoid contacting moving parts.
6. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or
after the appliance malfunctions, or is dropped or damaged in
any manner. Contact Consumer Service for examination, repair
or electrical or mechanical adjustment.
7. The use of attachments, including canning jars, not
recommended by the manufacturer may cause a risk of injury
to persons.
8. Do not use outdoors.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
10. Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
11. Keep hands and utensils out of the Blending Jar while blending
to reduce the risk of severe injury to persons or damage to the
Blender. A scraper may be used but must be used only when
the Blender is not running.
12. Blades are sharp. Handle carefully.
13. Always operate Blender with Blending Jar Lid in place.
14. When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of
two-piece Lid.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
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ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
1. All users of this appliance must read and understand this
Owner’s Manual before operating or cleaning this appliance.
2. The cord to this appliance should be plugged into a 120V AC
electrical outlet only.
3. Do not leave this appliance unattended during use.
4. If this appliance begins to malfunction during use, immediately
turn the Control Switch to the (O) OFF position and unplug
the cord. Do not use or attempt to repair the malfunctioning
appliance.
5. If this appliance falls or accidentally becomes immersed in
water, unplug it immediately. Do not reach into the water!
Do not use this appliance after it has fallen into or becomes
immersed in water.
6. To reduce the risk of injury to persons or property, never use
this appliance in an unstable position.
7. Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.
8. Do not use if the Blending Jar is cracked or chipped.
POLARIZED PLUG
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to
fit into 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 modify the plug in any way.
SHORT CORD INSTRUCTIONS
A short power supply cord is provided to reduce the risk resulting
from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Do not use an extension cord with this product.
PLASTICIZER WARNING
CAUTION: To prevent Plasticizers from migrating from the finish of
the counter top or table top or other furniture, place
NON-PLASTIC coasters or place mats between the appliance
and the finish of the counter top or table top.
Failure to do so may cause the finish to darken, permanent
blemishes may occur or stains can appear.
ELECTRIC POWER
If the electrical circuit is overloaded with other appliances, your
appliance may not operate properly. It should be operated on a
separate electrical circuit from other appliances.
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