Shock Hazard

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WARNING

•Do not immerse this appliance in water or other liquid.

•This appliance has a polarized plug (one wide blade) that reduces the risk of electrical shock. The plug fits only one way into a polarized outlet. Do not defeat the safety pur- pose of the plug by modifying the plug in any way or using an adaptor. If the plug does not fit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, have an electrician replace the outlet.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electric 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, plug, base, or motor in water or other liquid.

3.Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children.

4.Unplug cord from outlet when not in use, before putting on or taking off parts, and before cleaning.

5.Avoid contact with 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. Call our toll-free customer service number for information on examination, repair or electrical or mechanical adjustment.

7.The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by Hamilton Beach/Proctor-Silex, Inc. 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, or touch hot surfaces, including the stove.

10.Keep hands and utensils out of jar while blending to reduce the risk of severe personal injury and/or damage to blender. A rubber spatula may be used but must be used only when blender is not running.

11.Blades are sharp; handle carefully– especially when assembling, disassem- bling or cleaning inside blender jar.

12.Do not use a broken, chipped, or cracked blender jar.

13.Do not use broken, cracked, or loose cutting blades.

14.To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting unit blades on base without jar properly attached.

15.Always operate blender with lid in place.

16.When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece lid. Do not fill blender jar beyond the 3-cup (750 ml) level. Always begin processing at the lowest speed setting. Keep hands and other exposed skin away from the cover opening to reduce the risk of possible burns.

17.Screw on cutting assembly firmly. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become exposed.

18.If the jar should turn when the motor is switched ON, switch OFF immediately and tighten jar in threaded cutting assembly.

19.Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.

20.To disconnect cord, turn the control to OFF. Then remove plug from wall outlet.

21.Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!