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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance and save them for future
reference.
2. To protect against risk of electrical shock, do not put or immerse the motor
unit, power cord, or electrical plug in water or any other liquid. Do not rinse it
under the tap and do not clean it in the dishwasher. Only certain parts of this
appliance have been designed to be immersed in water or other liquids. If the
motor unit falls into liquid, immediately unplug it. Carefully remove the motor
unit, then clean and dry it thoroughly before continuing.
3. Check if the voltage indicated on the base of the appliance corresponds to the
local electrical voltage before you connect the appliance.
4. Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the
appliance malfunctions or is dropped or damaged in any manner. For
assistance in the U.S. or Canada only call 1-866-309-8817.
5. The use of attachments not recommended or sold by the appliance
manufacturer may cause re, electric shock or injury.
6. This appliance is intended for household use only. Do not use this appliance
for anything other than its intended use as described in this manual.
7. Close supervision is necessary when the appliance is used by, on, or near
children or invalids.
8. This appliance should not be used by children and care should be taken when
used near children.
9. Children should be supervised by a responsible person to ensure they do not
play with the appliance.
10. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children.
11. The blades are very sharp. Do not touch the blades, especially when the
appliance is plugged in. Handle carefully when removing, inserting or
cleaning. Exercise care when removing or inserting the blades.
12. Make certain the MultiChopper lid is securely locked in place before operating
the appliance. Do not attempt to remove the lid or empty the chopper bowl
until the blade has stopped rotating.
13. Release the motor unit, unplug and ensure all moving parts have stopped
before disassembling appliance to remove food.
14. If the blades get stuck, unplug the appliance before you remove the ingredients
that block the blades. BLADES ARE SHARP.
15. Do not let the power cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
16. Do not let cord contact hot surface, including the stove.
17. Do not place the appliance or power cord near a hot surface, gas or electric
burner, or in a heated oven.
18. Always unwind the power cord completely before you switch on the appliance.
19. Keep hands, ngers, hair, scarves, clothing as well as spatulas and other
utensils away from the appliance while using to reduce the risk of injury to
persons, and/or damage to the appliance.