IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
•Always operate blender with lid in place.
•When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of
•Keep hands and utensils out of container to reduce the risk of injury to persons or damage to the mixer.
•Be sure to turn switch to OFF position after each use.
•Never add ingredients to container while appliance is operating.
•Container must be properly in place before operating appliance.
•The use of accessory attachments not recommended or sold by Back to Basics may cause fire, electrical shock or injury.
•Do not place on or near a hot gas or electrical burner or in a heated oven.
•Turn off machine before removing the mixing container from the base and before placing the mixing container on the base.
•Do not run motor without mixing container properly attached to motor base or when mixing container is empty.
•Do not blend excessively hot liquids. Never pour boiling water into the mixing container.
•Be sure to turn switch to OFF position after each use.
•To disconnect, grip plug and pull from wall outlet. Never pull on cord to disconnect.
•Never leave the house while the appliance is on.
•A short cord set is provided to reduce the hazards resulting from becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
•Extension cords may be used if care is exercised in their use. The marked electrical rating of the extension cord should be at least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance. The extension cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top where it can be tripped over or pulled by children.
•After running the motor continuously for three minutes, wait at least five minutes before running the motor again.
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