Importantsafeguards

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should always be followed,in- cluding the following:

1.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USING.

2.Toprotect against electrical shock do not immerse or rinse cord, plugs or this appli- ance in water or any other liquid.

3.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.

5.Avoid all contact with moving parts. Keep hands and utensils out of the 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 run- ning.

6.Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance mal- functions, or is dropped or has been damaged in any manner. Return the appliance to Taylor® (see warranty) for examination, repair or adjustment.

7.Do not use attachments that are not supplied for this appliance from Taylor®. The use of attachments, including canning jars, is not recommended by Taylor and may cause a risk of injury to persons, or permanently damage this product.

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.Blades are sharp; handle very carefully especially when cleaning inside the blending jar.

11.Always operate the blender with the cover in place. Do not attempt to remove the cover until blades have come to a complete stop.

12.When blending hot liquids, remove the center piece, (Filler Cap) of the two-piece cover.

13.Do not feed food into the running blender by hand; use a utensil.

14.Make sure the motor stops completely and the electrical cord is unplugged before dis- assembling or cleaning.

15.Ensure the unit is completely assembled before using.

16.Todisconnect, be sure the unit is oﬀ, then remove the plug from the wall outlet by grasping the plug and pulling. Never unplug the appliance by pulling on the cord.

17.When using this appliance, provide adequate air space above and on all sides for air circulation.

18.Do not place this appliance near a hot gas or electric burner or in an oven.

19.Do not leave the appliance unattended during use.

20.Do not use this appliance for other than its intended use.

21.Do not attempt to defeat the cover’s interlock mechanism as serious injury may result.

22.Do not use a broken, chipped or cracked blending jar or cutting blade.

23.Do not place the blending jar in the freezer ﬁlled with food or liquid. It will freeze and can result in damage to the blades, jar, and blender unit and possibly result in per- sonal injury.

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