Blender Safety
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using electric appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
1.Read all instructions.
2.To reduce the 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
7.The use of attachments, including canning jars, not recommended or sold by Hamilton
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 container 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.
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 cover in place.
16.When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of
3 cup level. Always begin processing at the lowest speed setting. Keep hands and other exposed skin away from the cover opening to prevent possible burns.
17.Screw on jar retaining ring 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 retaining ring.
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!
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