safety

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

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

•To reduce the risk of injury, never place cutting unit blades on base without jar properly attached. Blades are sharp, handle with care.

•Always operate blender with cover in place.

•When blending hot liquids, remove center piece of two-piece cover. Do not fill blender container beyond 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. Jar will become hot from hot contents.

•Screw on blade assembly firmly. Injury can result if moving blades accidentally become exposed.

•If the jar should turn when the motor is switched ON, switch OFF immediately and tighten blade assembly.

•Do not leave blender unattended while it is operating.

•To disconnect cord, turn the control to OFF, then remove the plug from wall outlet.

•Do not use appliance for other than intended purpose.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

•THIS APPLIANCE INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. Use for food or liquids only.

•This appliance is equipped with a polarized plug. This type of plug has one blade is wider than the other. This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. This is a safety feature intended to help reduce the risk of electrical shock. If you are unable to insert the

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