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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
The use of any electrical appliance requires the following of basic common sense safety rules.
Primarily there is danger of injury or death and secondly the danger of damage to the appliance. These are indicated in the text by the following two conventions:
WARNING: Danger to the person!
IMPORTANT: Damage to the appliance!
In addition we offer the following essential safety advice.
Location
•Remove all packaging and retain for future reference.
•Ensure the appliance is used on a firm, flat surface.
•Do not use the appliance outdoors or in a bathroom.
•Do not place the appliance on a highly polished wooden surface as damage may occur to the surface.
•Do not place the appliance on or near a hot surface such as a hot plate or radiant rings or near a naked flame.
•Do not let the mains lead overhang the edge of the table or
Children
•Children do not understand the dangers associated with operating electrical appliances. Never allow children to use this appliance.
Personal safety
•Avoid touching moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing as well as spatula and other utensils away from chopper blades during operation, to prevent personal injury and/or damage to the appliance.
•WARNING: To protect against risk of electric shock NEVER immerse the appliance body in water or in any other liquid and always ensure the electrical connections are kept dry.
Other safety considerations
•Always disconnect the blender from the supply. If it is left unattended and before assembling, dissembling or cleaning.
•Never pull on the cord to unplug the appliance.
•Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner.
•The power cord cannot be replaced. Contact Morphy Richards for advice.
•The use of attachments or tools not recommended or sold by Morphy Richards may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
•Do not use the appliance for other than its intended use.
Product specific safety
•WARNING: The blender blades are very sharp. Handle with care when using and cleaning.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your appliance corresponds with your house electricity supply which must be A.C. (Alternating Current).
If the socket outlets in your home are not suitable for the plug supplied with this appliance, the plug should be removed and the appropriate one fitted.
WARNING: The plug removed from the mains lead, if severed, must be destroyed as a plug with bared flexible cord is hazardous if engaged into a live socket outlet.
Should the fuse in the 13amp plug require replacement, a 3 amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted.
This appliance does not need to be earthed, as it is a double insulated product.
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