Important Safeguards

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

1.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

2.To protect against electrical shock, do not put the motor body, cord or electrical plug of this hand blender in water or other liquid. The detachable blending shaft of this appliance has been designed for immersion into water or other liquids. Never submerge any other portion of this unit. If hand blender falls into liquid, remove immediately. Do not reach into the liquid without unplugging the unit first.

3.This appliance should not be used by children. To avoid possible accidental injury, 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. To unplug, grasp plug and pull from electrical outlet. Never pull cord.

5.Avoid contacting with moving parts.

6.During operation keep hands, hair, clothing, as well as spatulas and other utensils away from attachments and any mixing container, to reduce risk of injury to persons, and/or damage to the appliance. A spatula may be used, but must be used only when the unit is not operating.

7.Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug, or after the appliance has malfunctioned or has been dropped or damaged in any way or is not operating properly. Return the appliance to the nearest Cuisinart Repair Center for examination, repair, or mechanical or electrical adjustment.

8.Remove detachable shaft from the blender before washing the blades or shaft.

9.Blades are SHARP. Handle carefully when removing, inserting or cleaning. Exercise the same care when removing, inserting or reversing the cutting blade for the chopper attachment.

10.When mixing liquids, especially hot liquids, use a tall container or make small quantities at a time to reduce spillage, splattering and possibility of injury from burning.

11.To reduce the risk of injury, never place chopper/grinder attachment cutting blade on base without first putting prep bowl properly in place.

12.Be certain the chopper/grinder attachment cover is securely locked in place before operating appliance. Do not attempt to remove cover until blade has stopped rotating.

13.Check prep bowl for presence of foreign objects before using.

14.The use of attachments or accessories not recommended by Cuisinart may cause fire, electrical shock, or risk of injury.