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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
• Keep hands and utensils out of
container 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.
• Blades are sharp. Handle carefully. To
reduce the risk of injury, never place
cutter-assembly blades on base
without jar properly attached.
• Always operate blender with cover in
place.
• The use of attachments, including
canning jars, not recommended by
the manufacturer may cause a risk of
injury to persons.
• For close-top jar assembly, risk of
thermal burn injury due to excessive
pressure in the container. Do not
blend hot liquids.
• For open-top jar assembly, when
blending hot liquids, remove center
piece of two-piece cover.
• This appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other).
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
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 modify the plug in
any way.
• Changes or modifications of this
product is not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.
• This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should always be
followed including the following:
• Read all instructions.
• To protect against risk of electrical
shock do not put appliance in water
or other liquid.
• This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they are
closely supervised and instructed
concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their
safety. Close supervision is necessary
when any appliance is used by or
near children. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
• Turn the appliance OFF, then unplug
from the outlet when not in use, before
assembling or disassembling parts
and before cleaning. To unplug, grasp
the plug and pull from the outlet.
Never pull from the power cord.
• Flashing lights indicate the blender is
ready to operate. Avoid any contact
with blades or movable parts. Do
not attempt to remove or bypass any
safety interlock mechanisms.
• 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 the manufacturer at their
customer service telephone number
for information on examination,
repair, or adjustment.
• Do not use outdoors
• Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter.