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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 cocktail blender is used on a firm, flat surface.
•Do not use the cocktail blender outdoors or in a bathroom.
•Do not place the cocktail blender on a highly polished wooden surface as damage may occur to the surface.
•Do not place the cocktail blender on or near hot surfaces 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
•Do not place the appliance on or near a hot gas or electric hob, or in a heated oven.
Children
•Children do not understand the dangers associated with operating electrical appliances. Never allow children to use this appliance.
Personal safety
•WARNING: The cocktail blender blades are very sharp. Handle with care when using and cleaning.
•WARNING: To protect against risk of electric shock NEVER immerse the cocktail blender body in water or in any other liquid and always ensure the electrical connections are kept dry.
•Keep hands and utensils out of the cocktail blender when it is switched on.
•Allow hot liquids to cool before blending, always ensure the lid is fitted correctly.
•Avoid touching moving parts. Keep hands, hair, clothing as well as spatulas and other utensils away from cocktail blender blades during operation, to prevent personal injury and / or damage to the appliance.
•Warning; Do not attempt to unscrew the stainless steel jug from the jug base.
Other safety considerations
•Disconnect the cocktail blender from the mains supply when not in use, before taking off attachments and before cleaning.
•Do not operate any appliance with a damaged cord or plug or after the appliance malfunctions or has been damaged in any manner. Ring the helpline number for advice on examination and repair.
•The use of attachments or tools not recommended or sold by Morphy Richards may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
•Do not use the cocktail blender for other than its intended use.
•Do not overfill the cocktail blender. This could cause damage to the motor. The 13 amp fuse will blow if the cocktail blender is overloaded. Replace the fuse and do not exceed the maximum recommended volumes. Refer to the operating chart.
•When using the cocktail blender ensure the lid is in place before switching on and do not remove the lid until the blade has stopped rotating.
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